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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-07
Best Way Of Getting Rid Of Rats

The latest expedient of Kidding a house
of rats is furnished by writer in the
Scientific American. who says: I'VE clear
our premises of these detestable vermin
by making whitewash yellow with cop
peras and covering the stones and rafters
in the cellar with a thick coat of it. In
every crevice where rat might tread we
put the crystals of the copperas and scat
ter the same in the corners of the floor.
The result was perfect stampede of rats
and mice. Every spring a coat of the
same yellow wash Is given to the cellar as
q purifier as well as q rat exterminator"
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until Admiral Cervera's fleet had been rem
dered useless
The Gazette concludes by commenting on
the probable military operations, saying:
at will pay America to secure both Porto
Rico and the Philippines before peace is
discussed. For peace on the only possible
terms Spain is not ready. The government
dare not face the music. To surrender now
would produce a revolution at home, hence
1t is preposterous to talk OF the basis Of
statue quo ante bellum. Peace, when it
comes, will have very different basis, and
the capture of Porto Rico and the Philip
pines will place America in position to die
tate the only terms she could possibly ac-
cept."
The Westminster Gazette, referring to
Admiral Cerveras action in connection with
the capture of the Merrimac's crew, says:
at is an incident which ennobles war and
surely helps in securing honorable peace.
The United States may well be generous to
such chivalrous conduct"
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Blue Grass Earthquakes

ST. LOUIS, June Ga special to the Post
Dispatch from Cincinnati says:
A severe earthquake occurred in North
ern Kentucky between ! ana 8 am. today.
At Paris several persons were thrown
from their beds. At Maysville the vibra-
lions lasted 30 seconds and were very strong.
At Millersburg the people were panic
stricken and many fed from their homes.
The shock was felt for two minutes, spread
ing terror among the people. At Cynthia
the shock was accompanied by loud re-
port and at Owensville meteors have fallen
during the day time.
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Cavalry for Manila

SAN FRANCISCO, June 6.-Orders were
received at the Preside today for the
Fourth United States cavalry to make
ready for service In the Philippines. The
instructions given to Col. Morris were to
have six troops in shape to go to Manila
within two weeks. He answered that the
men were ready now. 1t was finally decided
today that the cavalrymen should cake
their horses to the number Of 400 If the
animals are transported without much loss
and stand the climate In the islands, an
other regiment of cavalry will probably be
sent on later
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Signal Corps Recruits
IRISH RIoTING
More Than Fifty Policemen Injured,
Some Probably Fatally

BELFAST, June 6.-Midnight.--The riots
have been renewed, and at a late hour to-
mobs numbering several thousand. The
rioters stoned the police and troops. When
Shank Hill was cleared the crowds gath
cred In the side streets. Altogether, this is
the worst rioting that has occurred here
since 1886. 1t was prolonged until midnight,
and at that hour the city Is still In a dan
gerous state of excitement
Over fifty policemen have been injured
and twenty-four have been taken to the
hospitals with fractured skulls and scalp
wounds.
Many civilians were injured In the
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-07
Ventilation of Sick Rooms

A trained nurse says that, in spite of
all teaching, the hardest thing she has to
fight against in her work in private
houses is the nonventilation Of the sick
room. To shut up an invalid as nearly
alright as possible seems to be the shib-
boleth of the majority of persons; yet the
sick people, more than others, need the
strengthening qualities of fresh air.
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IN CONFERENCE
Secret Sessions on the War Revenue
Hi11

WASHINGTON, June 6.-The conferees
upon the war revenue bill held their first
session today. and with the exception of
two hours for dinner, between 6 and 8
o'clock, they were in continuous session
from o'clock this afternoon until late to-
night.
The conferees are pledged to secresy ex-
cept upon the most general features Of their
work. Nothing has therefore developed as
to the actual results of the meeting, ex-
cept that excellent feeling was manifested
on the part of the representatives of both
houses.
The Democratic members stay with the
Republicans, and there was no suggestion
of party division, as is usual in consider
ing revenue measures
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Not EHectual

= LONDON, June 1.-THE Madrid cor 4.
\ respondent of the Daily News says:
! The cabinet has decided that no eff \
+ fectual blockade exists. and will so \
\ notify the powers. An informal noti- +
! fication has already been made.
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King Coming West

MILWAUKEE,, June 8.-Briga der Gen.
eral Charles King left last night for San
francisco. He is anxious to report to GEN
eral Merritt for duty a. soon as possible.
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SPANISH SPIES
Carranza and Du Bose Arrested on a
Capias


. MONTREAL, June 6.-Lieutenant Q
. Carranza and Senior du Bose were ar Q
rested at 4:30 this afternoon on a .
. capias, in which it is alleged that they .
were about to leave the country. The .
capias was taken out in accordance .
with a suit for $4,000 damages for de- .
famation of character entered by De- .
tective Kellert. The arrest was made .
. at the residence of the Spanish consul .
general, and the prisoners were imme- .
. diately taken before Judge Matthew, .
who released them in $1,000 bail, which .
was promptly furnished. the authori- .
ties declining to say by whom. The .
writ is returnable in six days, and no 0
action can be taken until the end of .
that time unless the prisoners consent o
. to a speedy hearing. .
In the meantime a new element is .
introduced into the case. The bodies .
. of Carranza and Du Bose are the .
'operty of Detective Kellert until .
. lis claim is satisfied or the case dis .
solved. The United States authori- .
. ties are DESTROYS of having Carranza .
. and Du Bose leave Canada, a thing Q
which they cannot do without for .
. feiting their bail. AS it stands now o
. it looks very much as If Detective o
. Kellert had made it impossible for Q
. the Canadian government to order Q
. the Spaniards to leave the country Q
. at least until the capias has been dis Q
. solved. OF course Du Bose and Car Q
. rama might jump their ball. but their .
. present desire Is to remain in Can Q
ada. .
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TROOPS IN CAMP
Regiments to Be Recruited to Their
Full Strength

CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK,
Ga, June 6-General orders were issued
today to all the regiments in camp to pro-
coed at once to recruit their companies to
the full strength of 106 men.
A Fatal ARRAY
An unfortunate difficulty occurred be-
tween William Chumley, private, Company
M, Second Arkansas, and Cook George
Watts of the same company. 1t seems
Chumley complained of the biscuit he re-
ceived, and he and Watts quarreled. Each
seized a piece of firewood and each struck
the other simultaneously. Watts was
struck on the top of the head and his skull
was badly fractured, and it is expected
that he will die.
Chumley is under guard and Watts is in
the hospital.
Signal Corps Recruits
Major Glassford. commanding the Signal
corps at Camp Thomas, today announced
that he had been authorized to receive re-
cruits for the Signal corps from telegraph
operators or electricians. Each applicant
must have a certificate from telegraph
company that he is competent and of good
moral character and correct habits. APP
plicants will have to pass strict physical
examination. 1t Is stated that three corps
will be organized here, In which there will
be the following number of officers and
men: Glass first sergeants, Is; sergeants,
80; corporals, CO., first class privates, go.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-07
Hay Takes Action

LONDON, June 6-The United States
Ambassador, Col. John Hay, called at the
Foreign Office today and presented evil
dence of Spanish officials making Canada
the base of operations and protested against
the continuation of this practice. The pro-
test is based on the fact that it would be a
breach of neutrality for Great Britain to
permit her territory to be used for such hos
tile purposes.
Col. Hay also recently drew the attention
of the Foreign Office to the small exporta-
lions from Great Britain of war munitions
for Spain.
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charges, some dangerously. The military
are now in practical occupation of Shank
Hill.
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their energies for the American troops.
Meanwhile, the vicinity Of Manila is an
impenetrable net work of ambuscades.
Spanish Reinforcements
HONG KONG, June 6.-Advices from
Manila say it is officially declared there
that four armored cruisers with golfers
and torpedo boats and transport ships car
rying 10000 troops have left Spain, proceed
ing for eastern waters.
The age-herald., 1898-07-08
MARRIED AT BESSEMER.
Mr. 0. W. Ward and Mrs. Orr, of Bossbu'g
 Mss.-0ther Social Notes.

Bessemer, July 7.-Mr. o. w. Ward, a prominent attorney of this place, was mar ried last night to Mrs. Orr, a charming widow of Blossburg, Miss. MT. and Mrs. Ward are expecter in Bessemer in a few days
 Henry F. DeBardeleben and wife, of Bir- 'mingham, are at the Grand hotel and will be here several weeks. MT. DeBardeleben has contract with the water works com pany to enlarge the reservoir
 MT. and Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben, of Champion, Ala, arrived tonight bringing with them for medical treatment their lit- tie son, who is very i'll. They are with Mrs. DeBardeleben' parents, pr. and Mrs. Frank Prince.
 pr. T. r. Robinson returned today from Champion.
 The contract for the painting of the Charleston block has been given to F. M Renfro. This block Is the largest in the city, being over three hundred feet in length, and was one of the first buildings to be erected in Ressemer's early days.
The age-herald., 1898-07-08
ANOTHER BlOUNT OFFICIAL
Reported Short by Examiner Foster-Ex Tax
 Collector Still Due S930.53.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald
 Montgomery, July 7-Assistant Examiner ". R. Foster has filed with the governor the following report on the books of Ex- Tax Collector James H. McNeal of Blount, from 1892 to 1895 inclusive:
 Tn 1893 the judge of probate failed cor rectly to report the collectors assessment for taxes of. 1892. and on this account MT. McNeal Is due the state the sum of $10922 and the county the sum of $li5.S7.
 "On account of errors in addition and omissions in the final sum-up of the assess ment of 1893, l find that MT. McNeal is due the state the sum of $37G4 and the county the sum of S44.50.
 For 1894 l find that on account of an error in reporting the assessment of this year to the state auditor, and on account of errors in addition and omissions from the final reorganization of the years assess ment Mir. McNeal is due the state the sum of $27f.S4, and the county the sum of $34906
 'I further find that on account of errors in addition of the assessment of 1895, he is due the state the sum of s1750, and the county the sum of $1S.96. Commissions on all the above amounts having been de- ducted and interest to date added. All of these items are fully set out in Exhibit A hereto attached and made a part of this report Mr. McNeal states under oath in reference to these matters substantially as follows:
 'I paid both the state and county all that was ch.&ged against ne for each Of the above years, and thought that this was all I owed"
The age-herald., 1898-07-08
SHERIFF O'BRIEN'S
 STATEMENT OF THE CASE

When Sheriff O'Brien was shown the above last night he wrote the following re- ply:
 Editor Age-Herald:
 Kindly grant me space to reply to the in- complete report by Hon. John Purifoy, state examiner, of the result of his exami- nation of my office and books. While recognize that ignorance of the law is no excuse, it is also, true that spirit of fair ness should have prompted the state exami- 1er to explain those items he calls atten- tion to. Out of the great number of con- yictions from the criminal and circuit courts in Jefferson county, the few days charged enormously to the. state, instead of the contracttSs, occurred during the two
The age-herald., 1898-07-08
OUADRUPLE MURDERER.
Richard Votaw Killed by Sheriff Coulter Near
 Parksville, Ky

Harrodsburg, Ky, July 1.-The quadruple murderer, Richard Votaw, of Washington county. who escaped last Sunday night af- ter he had instantly killed two men and mortally wounded two women at gospel meeting at Cornishville, twelve miles from this place, was shot and instantly killed this morning by G. W. Coulter, sheriff of Boyle county.
 Votaw was hiding out in the knobs near Parksville, Boyle county close to the resi- dence of his uncle, John Hooper. At 4:40 o'clock this morning Votaw emerged from the bushes and was going to his breakfast. Sheriff Coulter, Marshal Tom Helm, of Danville. and Robert Bristow were lying in wait for him. Coulter ordered him to sur render Votaw threw his hand to his left hip pocket and as he was drawing his re- volver Coulter shot him through the wrist and heart killing him instantly.
 They brought the dead body here for in- terment. The $200 reward offered by Gov ernor Bradley will be claimed.
 Votaw's crime was a most heinous one.
 He made his appearance at gospel meet ing in progress under a tent and disturbed the exercises by drunken misbehavior. When urged by James White, aged 63, to keep quiet he shot the old man to death. Then he turned on Merritt Atkinson, killing his instantly Other shots were fired into the gospel tent, wounding grievously Julia Poulter and Miss Nora Campbell Votaw was a. young desperado. Had he been taken alive he would very probably have been lynched so intense was the feeling against him.
The age-herald., 1898-07-08
K. OF P. INSTALLATION.
Pratt City Lodge Will Erect Handsome Hall
 Personal News.
Special Dispatch to The Age-Herala

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald. Pratt City, July S-Enoch Lodge, No. 57, Knights of Pytbias, held a regular meet ing Wednesday night and installed the following officers who will serve for the en- suing year:
 Charles Mills, chancellor commander; James D. Duncan, vic/ chancellor; James B. Wood prelate; Charles D. Comstock mas ter of work; D. J. Richards, master of finance; w. R. Lee, master of exchequer George Mckay, keeper of records and seals; J. H. Tetlow master at arms; William Car michael, inside guard; T. F. Corput, outside guard
 MT. George Blankenhorn, past chancellor commander, presided and installed the of- ficers with the ceremonies appropriate and usual to such occasions. The lodge is in excellent condition at present and Is stead fly growing, having well matured plans on foot for the erection of a brick structure for the use of the lodge. MT. J. C. Patterson, from Blossburg, Ala. was in the city today. Mrs. Patterson is the guest of Mrs. P. J. Rogers. Miss Emma Hodges, from Woodlawn, is the guest of Miss Jerome Rogers. Rev. I. " Dickinson, pastor of the Bap- tist church, is assisting in a series of reviv-
 al services at Bessemer. MT. T. A. Holster, connected with the es- tablishment of MT. w. D. Lane, at Ida Sta
 ton, was called to Anniston, Ala, very sud-
 denly yesterday to see his brother, who is
 seriouslyl Ill.,
 Mr. w. A. Osborne, of the Industrial In-
 surance company, is in the city at present
 and is working up very good insurance
 business
 Ida Station presents a very animated
 appearance every night nowadays. There
 is preaching. there each night by very
 earnest colored exhorter who speaks from
 the top of beer keg to small crowd,
 while the remainder of the throng which
 is continually to be found there pursues
 the even tenor of its way, making things
 interesting for the policemen. This sec
 ton of the city does not present a very pleasing appearance at any time and is getting to be exceedingly rough at night.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wood entertained crowd of young people at their home on Second street last night in honor of Miss Annie Sanders who is visiting them. The young people spent a very enjoyable even ing. Refreshments were se:Aed by the hostess.
 MT. P. J. Rogers, superintendent of the Tennessee company at this place paid a flying visit to Decatur, Ala, yesterday af- ternoon on matters of business
 MT. Lonnie Coffee, one of the citys best known young men, has recently purchased a ,rpod many goods from an Atlanta house and is busily engaged all the time buying such articles as are necessary to house. keepers. The boys believe that MT. Coffee is about to wd and some announcements may be expected at an arly date.
The age-herald., 1898-07-08
MOBILE HAS
 GOOD LUCK The Government May Select the Gulf City For A $1,OOO,OOO.OO DRY DOCK The News Comes From Reliable Source, and MObilians Are Very Happy
 Her Unusually Good
 Facilities.
A $1,00O,OOO.0O DRY DOCK

Special Dispatch to the Age-Herald.
 Mobile, July 1.-The News prints the fol- lowing story which means much for the future of this city. if it materializes:
 After several months of investigation as to the resources and facilities offered by several gulf coast cities for the building of sl,oO0OO0 dry dock by the United States government, it is learned from a reliable source that the government has selected Mobile as the place.
 An Investigating board composed of number of competent engineers visited sev eral cities the early part of last month to secure a location within easy reach of all government vessels cruising in southern waters. Among those visited were New Orleans, Pensacola and Galveston.
 New Orleans, at one time, stood most excellent chance of receiving this mann moth dock, but for some reason or other that city was abandoned. The board then visited Pensacola, from whence they went to Galveston. In the latter city the board was entertained by a committee of repre- sentative men. The Galveston News at the time, referring to that cty's chances of getting the dock, stated that her strongest compeltor was Mobile.
 But it seems that Galveston, along with
 
 facilities of Galveston are not the best in the world. Situated as 1t is. getting the full sweep of the Gulf of Mexico on one side and Galveston bay on the other the breakers from both interferred with it's prospects These waves would cause the dock to rock which would be hazardous.
 "On the other hand, Mobile has every facility. A harbor free from breakers; deep water and nearer by many miles to the Gulf of Mexico than New Orleans.
 From the same source it is learned that the government has recognized Mobiles facilities by the fact that nearly all of the vessels so far damaged in the present difficulties with Spain have been ordered to Mobile for repairs, notwithstanding the fact that Pensacola has exceedingly fine navy yard. It is also said that the United States cruiser Dolphin, which was damaged in a collision with one of Com modore Watsons vessels several weeks ago, will come to Mobile for repairs.
The age-herald., 1898-07-08
SINGULAR STATEMENT.
From Mrs. Rank to Mrs. Pinkham.
&W

The following letter to Mrs. Pink ham from Mrs. M. RANK, No. 2,s54 East Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia, Pa., is remarkable statement of re- lief from utter Encouragement. She says:
 never can find words with which to thank you for what Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound has done for me.
 Some years ago I had womb trouble and doctored for a long time, not sec ing any improvement. At times I would feel well enough, and other times was miserable. So it went on until last October, felt something terrible creeping over me, knew not what, but kept getting worse. I can hardly explain my feelings at that time. l was so depressed in spirits that did not wish to live, although I had everything to live for. Had hys- teria, was very nervous; could not sleep and was not safe to be left alone.
 Indeed, thought I would lose my mind. No one knows what I endured
 " l continued this way until the last of February, when I saw in a paper a testimonial of lady whose case was similar to mine, and who had been cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound. I determined to try it, and felt better after the first dose. continued taking it, and to-day am well woman, and can say from my heart, Thank God for such medi- cine"
 Mrs. Pinlham invites all suffering women to write to her at Lynn, Mass, for advice. All such letters are seen and answered by women only.
The age-herald., 1898-07-08
HOWARD WON GOLD MEDAL.
w. A. Tolaferro Carries Of Honors of School
 Day at Chautuaqua-Interesting Day.
Special Disnatch tn the Are-Heral

special Dispatch to the Age-Herald.
 Talladega, July 1.-The largest crowd that has yet visited the Chautauqua was out yesterday, the gate receipts being very large. In the morning came the annual college oratorical contest in which Howard, the Southern university, Auburn and the State university had contestants.
 The prize gold medal, was won by MT. w. A. Taliafero, of Howard. MT. Talia- fero delivered a most eloquent and pa- thetic speechs and received great applause frequently oHring the speech. The other young gentlemen, R. T. Majors, of the State university, G. c. Vandiver, of Au- burn, and Rev. Geo. Stores, of the South ern university, all made brilliant efforts and each speech was enthus' astically re- ceived by the large audience The speech of Majors, for beautiful language could not be excelled and was delivered in a most charming manner.
 In the afternoon MT Clifford Lanier, of Montgomery, delivered a very entertaining lecture on the celebrated book, "Quo Vadis''
 Last night Miss Lucy Hearn, Talladega's 3 favorite and the Amphion orchestra held sway. The Chautauqua never grows tired of Miss Hearn, for she is so charming and graceful on the platform that she could not fail to please the severest critic. when she finished the programme she was given the Chautauqua salute.
 Professor F. M. Roof, president of How ard college, several members of the faculty and a large delegation of friends were here to hear the oratorical contest yester- day.
 Dr. A. w. Battle, former president of Shorter college, but now of the Annston school for young ladies, is in the city.
 A swell german was given at the armory last night to the college boys who attended the oratorical contest.
The age-herald., 1898-07-08
Another Railroad Probable

Special Dispatch to the AgeHerald.
 Montgomery, Ala, July 7.-An applica- ton has been filed with J. K. Jackson secretary of state. for a charter for the Florida and Alabama railroad. which is proposed to be run from Garland on the Louisville and Nashville line, by River Falls, to Geneva. thence into Florida. The capital stock of the proposed corporation is s2O0,o0O and the incorporators are G. B. Frierson, P. J. Grant, Henry Stanley and E. c. Lewis, of River Falls, Ala, and J. H. Eakin, John s. Lewis and D. L. Moore, of Nashville.
The age-herald., 1898-07-08

It was the storekeeper at little Iowa town who related that the first he ever heard of Rpans Tabues from runner for Burlington house. who gave him few. " had been telling him that had been pro- nounced victim of dyspepsia for several years when he took from his pocket small via saying: Here is what you want Well, from that it came about that began to Ripans Tabules. It may be that would have got well anyway but of this am certain: have not been troubled all with dyspepsia during the last yea