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The age-herald., 1898-05-27
TO CARRY THE SEVENTH.
The Democrats Are Determined to Redeem
 the District From the Pops.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Montgomery. May 26.-"The democrats of the Seventh Alabama congressional dis trict propose to redeem their district from the populists and republicans next fall and will not let the war excitement or any thing else divert them from their under taking said a prominent Seventh district democrat the other day, and the democrats here propose to help them do it.
 For term or two after the defeat of Colonel Denson, which was brought about by treachery on the part of his enemies inside of his party, the district was sup posed to be almost irredeemably lost to democracy. Two years ago the democrats of the Seventh nominated for congress Hon. w. I. Bullock, of Franklin, 8 young democrat who had developed considerable ability as lawyer, but who was counted to be a novice in politics. From the very beginning, the press and the politicians of the state threw cold water on Bullocks chances, not that they did not devoutly de- sire to see him elected, but because they did not believe that he could come within the range of enough votes to land him under any circumstances. The claim the democrats made was that they would carry every district but the Seventh, and per- haps that. The state executive committee furnished the campaign committee of the Seventh with very little money and Bullock
 
 there himself.
 As matter of fact he made the ablest and most aggressive campaign that has been known-in Alabama for years and came within hundred or two votes of being elected. Had he been furnished with a little more of encouragement and cam paign funds he would have been elected The democrats propose to profit by Mr. Bullock's experience and will push the campaign In the Seventh this year with a determination to win. MT. Bullock to the regret of almost all of the democrats in the state, declines to be a candidate again. His practice Is large and is increasing and he feels that he cannot afford to leave 1t.
 Hon. w. H. Denson, who has served the district so ably for several terms in the past. will likely offer his services again and Amos E. Goodhue, of Gadsden, lawyer of ability. would also accept the honor of the nomination if rendered him, it is stated. The opposition to democracy will likely renominate MT. Howard, the pres ent congressman from that district.
The age-herald., 1898-05-27
OTHER CALLS
 MAY BE MADE
Officials Determined to Make Short Work of the Span-
 iSh Forces.

Washington, May 2s-An important c,n- ference of high officials. was held with the president at the white house today.
 Among those present were Secretaries Long and Alger, General Miles, Adjutant- General Corbin and Captains Mahan and Crowninshied and Admiral Slcard, of the naval strategy board.
 The conference lasted several hours. but none of the participants were willing to speak of the matter under discussion be- yond the statement that as 1t was the first time the strategy board had joiEed the other officials in a conference with the president the whole military and naval operations present and prospective were gone over
 There is reason to believe, notwithstand- ing this reticence, that a movement on Porto Rico is in contemplation and should it appear that the Spanish fleet Is hemmed in Santiago harbor, as believed, active op- erat.ons will begin in tie rear future against Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philip pines.
 This is believed to be the presidents. pur- pose in calling for 7500o additional volun- teers and it is sad nos unlikely that other calls will be made as rapidly as the troo s can be equipped until the effective force ot the army will be sufficient to make short work of the Spanish forces wherever en- countered.
The age-herald., 1898-05-27
THE DAY AT CHICKAMAUGA,
There Are Now 42,O00 Men Encamped at
 the Park.

Chickamauga National Park, May 26.- Including today's arrivals there are now 4, 900 men encamped at the park. The Ninth New York, Colonel G. James Green commanding, arrived at Chattanooga early this morning and proceeded at once to Chickamauga. There are ,010 men in the command. The Second Kentucky regiment reached Chattanooga at a. m. and left for the park at 7:20. This command num- bers O30 men and is commanded by Colonel E. H. Gather.
 The Eighth New York, which arrived yes- terday was today assigned to the third bri- gade of the first division of the Third army corps, completing the complement of the first division.
 The Second Kentucky and Ninth New York were assigned to the First brigade of the Second division of the Third corps.
 Tonight Troops A, and D, of the Third Volunteer cavalry, Colonel Grigsby, ar rived from the Black Hills region of South Dakota, under command of Major R. s. French. The three troops number 225 men, They remained in Chattanooga during the night and will proceed to the park tomor- row morning.
 It was given out today that the forma- ton of an army hospital corps at Chicka- mauga, composed of one surgeon from each regiment is contemplated.
 The various commands are beginning military life in earnest. All the regiments that are permanently encamped were given regimental drill today and this will be continued from day to day.
The age-herald., 1898-05-27
ANOTHER REGIMENT
Of Volunteers May Be Secured With Ease
 From Jefferson County.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herad.
 Montgomery, Ala, May 26-A citizen of Birmingham, who Is spending today in Montgomery, asserts that, if the matter is properly proceeded with, there will be no difficulty in securing another full resi- ment of volunteers in Jefferson county. He believes that if Governor Johnston, when he is authorized to do so, will empower competent and influential citizens there to organize the command, and the plan of or ganization is conducted in a systematic manner, that 1000 volunteers can be se- cured there in a fortnight.
 The gentleman says there are many min CTS and laborers throughout the district who are inclined to go by other motives besides patriotism.
 Governor Johnston is, of course, not au- thorized at this time to order or permit the the organization of another volunteer regi- ment, but it appears to be a certainty that President Mckinley will make another call on Alabama for volunteers, and if the same pro rata of assessment is employcd as in the first call this state will have to furnish two more regiments or at least regiment and battalion or two.
 North Alabama has furnished consider ably more than two-thirds of the men in the regiments already organized.
The age-herald., 1898-05-27

cotton mills. The fire started in the fifth picker in some waste which was being run through preparatory to ballng for ship ment. and spread very rapidly. When the flames first shot up through the picker funnel all hands rushed to the buckets, which are always kept hanging on the walls full of water, and the buckets were all emptied on the cotton, but to no ef- feet. The room was by this time full of smoke, the picker men were driven out. and a general alarm was sounded immediately.
 The fire was a very stubborn one and hard to get under control. owing to the large amount of lint cotton scattered around in front of the picker machines. The mill employees worked manfully, as also did several of the F'lynt men and a few outsiders. for almost an hour before the fire was under control, and the smoke cleared sufficient for an entrance of few feet in the room; then work of rolling out the bales of cotton, some of which were still burning. was begun. The lint cotton was carried out in armfulls, some still smouldering.
 One picker machine was destroyed and the room considerably damaged Owing to a thick coat of plaster over the ceiling and the brick walls the fire did not spread beyond the picker room. About twenty five bales of cotton. which had not been opened was damaged by fire and water: also about six or seven bales which had been opened and placed before the pickers were mostly destroyed. No estimate as yet has been made as to the extent of damage. About. one hundred bales of corn starch which was stored in one corner of the room was damaged by water It is thought that new clustering will have to be put on the ceiling. The mill will be running again in day or two. Cleaning up and repairing was begun soon after the fire was extinguished.
 The Cordova and Jasper base ball teams e m hn loff nr'c de af Jasper Wednesday evening, the game re- suting in a score of 24 to 25 in favor of Cor dova. This victory gives Cordova the championship of Walker county.
The age-herald., 1898-05-27
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
Charley Lilly, Young Negro, Killed While
 Returning Home.
Special Dispatch to Tn

Special Dispatch to The Age Herald
 Selma, May 26.-Though there was little evidence of an electrical storm in Selma yesterday, however oat about five mil 8 west from here the lightning's mad pranks resulted in the death of little negro by the name of Charley Lilly.
 The boy, who was only about years old had been in bathing with his two brothers in Jones' creek. They were on their way home and stopped out of the rain in lit- tie negro cabin on the Pol'ar plaee.
 A let-up occurring in the shower the three negroes made break for their home about a mile away. The eldest boy, about 12 years old, was in front. Charley in the center and the youngest b other brnging Up the rear They were only few feet apart and had gone about twenty yards from their shelter when flash of lightning came, followed by heavy peal of thund r. Charley, with a scream of pain fell to the ground dead The younger boy in the rear felt the shock and was thrown to the ground insensble. The older brc ther. frightened out of his w.ts, ran cn home, leaving the two. lying in the road where some hands coming from the fields near by to escape the rain found them and s"c- ceeded in resuscitating the younger negro.
 The bolt struck the negro full in the breast making a black mar'l as large as a hand could cover and burning the clothing from around the spot.
The age-herald., 1898-05-27
NEW CIRCUIT CLERK.
Archibald Douglas Named by the Governor. for
 That Office in Lowndes County

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald
 Montgomery, May 26-The governor to- day appointed Archibald Douglas to be cir cult clerk of Lowndes county to fill the vacancy caused by the death of MT. Sheppard. MT. Douglas belongs to the Wood faction of that county, which was recognized by the recent state convention, and it is understood that 800 out of about HOO white voters of Lowndes signed pe- titions to the governor in his behalf.
 The governor received this morning a number of the leading men of Lowndes and heard their statements as to the wishes of the people and immediately afterwards made the appointment which is certain to be popular, for MT. Douglas Is most highly esteemed all over his county.
 The governor today appointed Mir. H. D. Gipson to be registrar of Autauga county.
 Governor Johnston announced the fol- lowing additional appointments today: . p. l.. Jones, notary, at Guin, Marion county.
 w. H. Vincent, notary and ex off1cio tus- tice of the peace in Beat IA, Calhoun county.
 Geo. O. Fennimore, notary and ex officio justice of the peace in Beat 1, Jackson county.
The age-herald., 1898-05-27
AN ORDINANCE
To Provide for the Grading and Macadamizing
 of Certain Streets and Avenues.

Whereas, The Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham have determined that 1t is ab- solutely necessary for the safety and we'll being of said city that the following street and avenue be graded and macadamized between the terminal points herinafter named, therefore,
 Section. 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham that the fol- lowing streets and avenues be graded and macadamized. to-wit: Avenue K from 18th to 20th street and such portions of goth street as may be necessary to con- meet the aforesaid Improvements with the similar Improvements heretofore made on goth street near the junction of said street
 Section 2 Be 1t further ordained that said grading and macadamizing shall be done in accordance with the profiles maps. nIans and specifications now on file In fine os,ffice of the city engineer of the city of Birmingham, to which reference is hereby made.
The age-herald., 1898-05-27
 FIRST INFANTRY
 IN FIGHTING TRIM Higdon's Command Practically Ready to Move on Cuba. EQUIPPED WITH UNIFORMS The Soldier Boys Will Be Provided With Springfield Rifles and a Plentiful
 Supply of Ammunition
 in a Few Days.
EQUIPPED WITH UNIFORMS
Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Mobile, Ala, May 26.-The First Alabama Infantry, United States volunteers, will be in fighting trim by Saturday night.
 This means that Colonel Higdon's conn mand is practically ready to go to Cuba to do it's share of effective campaigning against the Spaniards. Late this afternoon Quartermaster Captain Fletcher sent out to the First Alabama the uniforms. shoes. underclothes, blankets, and, in fact, the complete equipment. The company officers had already prepared schedules of numbers and sizes of outfits for. each man and began drawing them at once.
 Will Get the Guns
 The next and most important articles to be turned over to the regiment are guns. Five thousand Springfield rifles are in the local army depot, together with large quantities of ammunition, which may be issued to Colonel Higdon tomorrow. This was the first full day of the First Ala bama in General Coppinger's camp and 1t witnessed continuous round Of drilling. Regular army officers who watched the drills were surprised and delighted by the efficiency shown.
 Unquestionably the First Alabama Will be ready to go with the first expedition from this port, and officers who are very close to Major-General Coppinger expect moving orders within a fortnight at the outside There are now five transports here, and others are understood to be en route.
 There is no truth in the report that the troops stationed here will be removed to Pensacola.
 The Days Routine
 The first orders issued by General Cop pinger, which affects the First Alabama, were issued this morning, establishing school of instruction in military science and tactics for officers and non-commls- stoned officers
 Commissioned officers school Is to be held by battalion commanders from Il to 12 daily except Saturday and Sunday All officers must be present.
 Non-commissoned officers school from to D. m. daily, Saturday and Sunday ex- cepted. School instructed by the captain. Squad leaders drill from to , p. m. daily. Squad and company drill from to p. m. daily Advance guard drills as part of above when ordered. All above in addition from to 9:30 a. m. daily drill
The age-herald., 1898-05-27
DEMOCRATIC CONVEN HON
Of North Carolina Meets at Raleigh and Nom
 mates Judges. A

Raleigh. N. C., May 26-The democratic state convention met at noon and was called to order by Hon. Clement Manly, state chairman. Colonel Julian s. Carr of Dur ham was temporary chairman.
 Hon. Charles M. Cook of Louisburg was made permanent chairman.
 The following committee on platform and resolutions was appointed: Hon. Thomas J. Jarvis, James A. Lockhart, Lee s. Over man. Julius Martin, w. w. Kitchen, Ru- dolph Duffy. Claude Kitchen, R. A. Dough- ton and Josephus Daniels.
 The superior court judges recommended by district conventions were nominated on platforms. The convention did not finish it's work until S:30 o'clock.
The age-herald., 1898-05-27

the cost of the Improvements authorized by this ordinance, which cost is estimated at the sum of $500 shall be assessed and levied against the property abutting on the aforesaid streets and avenues improved and benefited thereby as provided in the act of the general assembly of Alabama. approved February 18th, 1895.
 Section 4. Be 1t further ordained that after the expiration of thirty days from the passage of this ordinance the i'm provements aforesaid shall be constructed and the cost of such construction shall be assessed and levied by the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham, in accordance with the act of the general assembly as aforesaid.
 Provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to relieve any street railway of it's obligation in the mat ter of street improvements.
 Adopted May 18th, 1898
 F. V. EVANS
 Mayor. A. J. CAMP, City Clerk.
The age-herald., 1898-05-27
Arrested For NInrder

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Center, Ala, May 26-Lum Adams and McElroy were arrested today in Jackson vile for murdering Parker Roe Saturday night Roe was found in the woods with his throat cut. The parties claim self defense
The age-herald., 1898-05-27
His Status

From Judge.
 Farmer Dunk-what do ye think of Neighbor Pettibunker?
 Farmer Hornbeak-Wa'a he hides his light under bushel, when, in my opinion. teacup would be plenty big enough.
The age-herald., 1898-05-27

From Life.
 He dust accepted)-I must go now and break my engagement with Helen. She'll make a row.
 She (sotto voce)-so will you when break our engagement.
The age-herald., 1898-05-27
FIRE AT CoRDovA.
Big Indian Head Cotton Mills Damaged By
 Blaze.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Cordova, Ala. May 2.--At o'clock this morning fire broke out in the picker room on the ground floor of the big Indian Head
The age-herald., 1898-05-27
Retribution

A. J. CAMP, City Clerk.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-09-03

one.mile race and broke his collar bone.
Summaries: .,.,-
shlp-ChIc Coleman, Pittston, hTsr' ".
N CrouEhn, WilkesbarTe. second Ray
Huber, Pitiston, third. Time 2:lS 20;
Oneyfalf mile. national Championship
three preliminary heats-Finai neat ~.
i, stevens first; Ear klser second;
William Martin third; Tom Cooper
fourth. Time 1905 2-5.
One-mile NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Cahnnne
and Kimble, Gardiner and Kiser. COOP
~ and Stevens. The three 10 win their
heats were Kimble. Gardiner and stew
era Final heat won by Gardiner, stew
ems second. KlmDie third. Time 200 80.
Five-mile handicap. amateur--Won
by &. W. Kreck. Sinking Springs, IA
CScratch); F. =. g. Stalder, Williams
nort. n yards. second; W. F. McSii-
choel. Berwick, 20 yards, third; Charles
RuebIer. WEgkesbarre, 300 yards, fourth
TWo-niie handicap. professional
won by Arthur Gardner, scratch;
Robert Waitham, Atlanta, 80 YARDS,
e1cOnd; W. f. Becker. Minneapolis, ~
yards. third: Edward Walsh, Sleeps
head bay, 100 yards. fourth; Earl klser'
Dayton, o., 60 yards, NTH. Time
I:I{ TIA worlds record.
One-haK mile, Dtate championship
Won BIZ ]. r. Rogers, Philadelphia
Charies Harry, Berwick. second; 9. w.
I.riek. Sinking Springs. third. Time
f.C5 3D.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-09-03
IAoo.s EaIM
Eor RoseInE .hs llaIl. q Eh' VIZ

For Robbing the Malls on me sthiae
Line OF Btenmhhlps.
LONDON. Sept. ]. W. Jago. chief Of
deer OF the White Star sieamer Britain
mic. who was arrested on board the Gu
nard. line steamer Lucapia on her ar
rival at Queenstown, on August y,
charged with being concerned In the
robbery OF transatlantic malls and
John KVnaston, third oficer Of the
Britannia, who IS charged with the
theft from the malls Of bonds, coupons,
I. diamonds, etc, who arrived In cutsody
at Queenstown on board the Germanie,
from New York, on Wednesday last,
were brought up for examination 81 the
Bow street police court to-day. Among
the letters stolen Il WIS said In court,
was one containing forty United States
bond coupons and another containing
1880 IN greenbacks.
Counsel for the British postofiica
made a statement saying Jago was un-
doubtedly the prime mover IN the rob-
berries. He explained that II was ar
ranged that Kynaston should receive
the mail bags at Queenstown and place
certain of the sacks from London, 50
that they might be easily reached. The
same night KVnaston visited the mail
room and brought the mail bags to ia
COS cabin. on the following night ne
repeated this performance, but both
the bags were found TO contain matter
which was useless TO the prisoners. on
the third night. however, registered
letter bag was secured.
The day before the arrival OF the
Britannia at New York, Jago gave KY
naston twenty stolen coupons to cash,
but Kynaston was arrested as a result
OF the suspicious OF the cashier Of the
bank ut which he presented them, and
Jago fed, after endeavOring to dispose
OF a quantity Of the stolen property by
posting 1t TO relatives and friends.
Counsel added that most Of the above
facts were derived from statement
made by Rynaston.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-09-03
HrssoVRI DEMOCRATS
RsfuSs to Fuse WIN tho POpuIiSts-BlE
Fight on Hand.


Refuse TO Fuse with the POpuIiStS-BiR
Fight ola Hand.
MILWAUKEE. Sept 1.-The failure
Of the Democratic state convention to
fuse with the Popullsts on joint tick
ct will result In the Popullst ticket Us
nomination being placed on the official
ballot with the other state tickets. All
hope for fusion between these parties
are now shattered.
In an interview to-dny Robert schill-
ing, chairman OF the Popullst state
central committee. announced that no
agreement by which the Popullst ticket
would be withdrawn could or would be
made and that the Populists will fight
the Democrats Just as they Will fight
the Republicans He also stated that
the action OF the Democratic convention
would preclude all possibility OF fu-
sion on the county ticket as was the
case in the spring election, when the
Democrats with fusion carried the city
b. a large majority.
The language of the Democratic plat
form in reference to the Chicago plat
form Is looked upon as being mild and
made to suit a number of gold Demo-
Gratis who were in the convention. BY
this action and the fact that a number
OF the delegates leaned toward the gold
standard, the party expects to gather
In a large number OF the deserters OF
two years ago when they failed to cap
ture had the convention fused with the
Peoples party. 1t is looked upon as q
long step toward the bringing about of
harmony in the Democratic party at
least as far as the state Is concerned,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-09-03
rrpoarAnT DEoIsIoH
OF Interstate tommeToo commihlion o.
UlHorent Rnies.

OF Inter State tommefoo Commiallon on
Different Rates.
WASHINGTON. Sept 1.-The inter-
state commerce commission by de-
clslon to-day In the matter Of the pas
senger rate disturbances Of the Cana
dian Pacific railroad. involving the pro
priety Of difrerentlal passenger rates
between eastern points and the Pacific
coast. he'd that the Canadian Pacific 10
not entitled to the differentlaa con-
tended Tor. The case Is one OF the most
important that has been before the
Commission for long time, the Ameri-
can railroad lines and the Canadian Pa
ciac having been engaged SIX months
or more IN a war Of passenger trafle
between the east and west. The de-
clsion says: 1.-THE commission holds
that the claim made in behalf Of the
American roads that no Canadian road
Is entitled TO g d4ferent4ai under any
American lire on any American bust
ness Is probably untenable. even from
the standpoint Of the American roads,
as some Canadian roads, notably the
Grand Trunk, work Is ciOse connection
with American Hines, and the public In
terest In reduced rates caused by COM
petition Is not to be ignored.
THE commission, however, states
that Is has no power to allow or disal-
low the dlfferenttaE in dispute. but
would consider It extremely fortunate u
the conclusions reached should be made
the basis OF an early adjustment" The
commission in conclusion says: ut
must be distinctly understood that we
do not recommend the settlement Of
this controversy by the making OF any
agreement, involving arbitration or
otherwise, which is in violation Of the
anti-trust law as Interpreted by the
United States supreme court, Such fea-
lures Of the past or future history Of
this controversy as may in our judg-
ment render appropriate any statement
for Recommendation to congress WIN be
presented In our annual report TO the
body.
$50 far as our official action can af-
feet the matter, we conclude that we
ought not at present resclnd the sus-
pension orders hereto made; but II the
Difficulty should be adjusted in accord
ance with the laws above expressed It
may become our duty 10 revoke the per-
mission granted by those orderA"