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The age-herald., 1898-11-17
GEORGE w. PECK
Lectured at Seals HallLast Night to Ly-
 ceum on the American Boy.

George w. Peck, of Milwaukee, who sev- eral years ago was governor of the state of Wisconsin, spoke to a packed house at Seals hall last night on the subject of the American boy Although the night was rainy and very disagreeable, the members of the Lyceum and the public in general turned out in large numbers to hear him.
 MT. Peck achieved his reputation not from the fact that he was once governor of one of the great western states but that he was he author of "Peck's Bad Boy"
 In his lecture last night he dwelt on near ly every phase of a boys life. The days of his early childhood, how parents should treat boy, the school days, the boy in love and in fact nearly everything about boys Governor Peck is one of the best story tellers in America, and he kept his audience in a constant laugh nearly all through his lecture.
 He closed with a plea for the all-round boy-the boy who was ready for anything One who could stand by friend through thick and thin, and who would perform his duties, whatever they were cheerfully and in the best manner he could. These are the kind of boys that the government wants when 1t calls for volunteers, and
The age-herald., 1898-11-17
THE CHURCH AND PRAYERS" !"
Lecture By Father Roberts at the
 Opera House.

Rev. Father F. Roberts, of West Hobo- ken, N. J., last night delivered a very in- structive and beautiful lecture at O'Brien's opera house for the benefit of the Sisters of Charity hospital.
 The eloquent priest was greeted by an appreciative and cultured audience and made an able presentation of his subject, "The Catholic Church In Its Relation to Modern Progress"
 Before Father Roberts was introduced the audience was delgtfully entertained with several musical selections by local artists.
The age-herald., 1898-11-17

Early in the meeting the council got stalled on the report of the light commit tee, recommending that two lights be taken off of Eighteenth street. South. and placed somewhere else There was more argument over this question than any other that came before the board.
 The board also went quite extensively into the matter of making street improvements and constructing sewers.
 When Mayor Evans called the board to order there were present Aldermen Lynagh, Ashford. Kerr, Meighan, Moore, Drennen, Graham Altman, Williams, Hamilton, Pearce, Harrington and Hentschel.
 Chairman Altman of the judiciary com mittee reported favorably on the petitions of Jacob Berger, l.. E. Gelders, Finnigan, Fitzpatrick company, J. D. Ferguson, w. l.. Howard and L. E. Terry. Report was con- cured in.
 Mayor Evans reported to the board that the county commi issioners had agreed to pay half of the expense of building a new house for the Red Mountain cemetery sex ton, provided the half was not more than $20O. He had received two bids for four room dwelling/ The lowest bid for $42O.9 was accepted.
 Chairman Graham, of the street commit tee, reported communication from Mr. Latady saying that the Highland Avenue and Belt railway intended to repair the Twenty-second street bridge. The bridge has been in bad condition for some time and at the last meeting of the board the street committee were instructed to address a communication to the street railway con- pany in regard to the matter.
 Grading of Streets
 He also reported an ordinance for the grading and macadamizng of the following streets: Vine street from Highland avenue to Cypress avenue. Hickory street from Avenue G to Cypress avenue. Highland avenue from Vine street to Thirty-second street Avenue G from Twenty-ninth to Hickory street Pine avenue from Poplar to Vine street. Juniper avenue from Pop lar to Vine.
 The ordinance was passed under sus- pension of the rules without discussion.
 Chairman Graham also introduced an or dinance for the building of a storm sewer in the following streets and alleys Be- ginning at Twenty-ninth and Avenue F and running south along Twenty-ninth street to Vine street. Thence southward along Vine street to Juniper alley. branch to be constructed beginning at Vine street and Juniper avenue, thence eastward along Juniper avenue 250 feet; a branch beginning at Twenty-ninth street and Highland ave- nue, thence eastward along Highland ave- nue 275 feet; branch beginning at Twenty ninth street and Avenue G. thence eastward along Avenue G 25O feet. A main sewer to be constructed, beginning at Highland ave- nue and Thirty-second street. thence west ward along Highland avenue to Hickory street, thence southward along Hickory street to Juniper alley. The estimated cost for the work is s4,500
 He also introduced an ordinance for the construction of sewer in Twenty-first street from Third to Seventh avenues, at an estimated cost of $1,700.
 Continued on Eighth Page.)
The age-herald., 1898-11-17
Anti-Annexationists

R. Du Pont Thompson. chairman of the federation of suburban committees, ap- pointed to consider the advisability of be- ing annexed to the city of Birmingham, has called meeting of the federation to be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock in the office of W. H. Stanley. 116h Twentieth street.
 It is not known what the suburbanites will do this time ana it Is supposed that their meeting will be secret, as it was the last time 1t met.
The age-herald., 1898-11-17
Legislature VIII Be Asked to
 Pass a Bill TAXING IN TIE SUBURBS This Was the Report of the Spe-
 Cial Committee. SMITHFIELD & NORTH BIRMINGHAM They Were Left Out of the New City
 Limits. PROHIBITION CLAUSE INSERTED No Liquor to Be Sold in the Newly Ac- quired Outlying Districts-Councll Discussed the Placing of New Lights.
They Were Left Out of the New City
 Limits.
PROHIBITION CLAUSE INSERTED

As forecast exclusively in The Age-Her- aid, the city council last night passed an annexation resolution.
 It followed out the lines as predicted in The Age-Herald yesterday morning, and there was not an alderman who had a word to say for or against it by way of argu- ment. They all voted as though they had fully made up their minds on this important question. There was no confusion or acri- mony as had been predicted.
 Chairman Kennedy of the Wood avn anti annexation committee sat in the lobby and watched the proceedings of the meeting.
 Mayor Evans, as chairman of the coun- cirs special committee, reported briefly the result of the meeting held recently for conference with the suburbanites. He then read the resolution which was embodied in the report of the committee.
 The vote was as follows:
The age-herald., 1898-11-17
FIGHT TONIGHT.
Ten Round Go Between Gier and Ro Bouts. -"

Tonight is the date fixed for the ten round go between Oscar Geier the Birmingham champion fighter, and Arthur Rowe, a pro- fessional from Chicago.
 Moth men are in good condition, both are hard fighters, and very interesting con- test is expected The fight will begin at o'clock, though there will be several preliminary amateur bouts.
The age-herald., 1898-11-17
People Don't Want It

''f the legislature would consult the wishes of the people of Birmingham they would abolish the police commission. The people don't want it."
 "I can speak for the Fourth ward" said Alderman Walter Moore. "They are thor oughly indignant at the present manage ment of the police department We have absolutely no protection and we are tired of one man rule.
 '"The people want a good police dor2rt- ment and they want it in the hands of their representatives-the men who are re- sponsible to them for the economical man. agement of the city's affa 'rs."
The age-herald., 1898-11-17
WILL APPEAL.
Another Chapter in the Street Railway
 Fight.

The Birmingham Railway and Electric company yesterday took steps to appeal from the decision of Chancellor Carmichael in dissolving the injunction restraining the Birmingham Traction company from run ming its cars over the Church street cross ing in Woodlawn.
 supersedeas bond of 5000 was filed in the office of the register in chancery, but on account of the absence of Register W. c. Garrett in Montgomery, was not approved and was therefore not effective.
 Upon the approval of the bond, the in- junction will be revived pending a decision of the supreme court.
 United States Court
 A number of prominent attorneys from other places are in attendance upon the United States court. Among those who are here in the interest of clients are: Hon. John L. Burnett, of Gadsden, Congress- man-elect from the Seventh district; Hon. Amos B. Goodhue and W. R. Dorteh, of Gadsden, and Archibald Taylor of Balti- more, Md.
 The case of the Witherow company vs. the DeBardeleben Coal and Iron company is still on trial, but will probably be con- cluded today.
 Hope Morris was yesterday adjudicated a bankrupt. William T. Hill was admitted to practice before the court.
 Court House
 Little business was transacted in the state courts yesterday. The case of Tom pert vs. the Alabama Brewing company was concluded in the circuit court and sub mitted to the jury.
The age-herald., 1898-11-17
SISTERS OF CHARITY
Who Will Take Charge of Temporary
 Hospital Arrive.

Several of the Sisters of Charity who are to have charge of the Sisters hospital in this city arrived yesterday afternoon and are stopping at the convent.
 They will in day or two open up their temporary hospital at the old DeBardeeben residence, which has recently been well equipped and put in good condition for hospital.
The age-herald., 1898-11-17
Mrs. DashieIl Dead

Mrs. E. J. Dunn, of this city, learned by a telegram yesterday afternoon of the death of her mother, Mrs. Dashiell. in Co., 1umbus, Miss. Her death was very sud- den. Mrs. Dashiell was lady of most lovable character, and leaves large circle of relatives and friends.
The age-herald., 1898-11-17

'Three of the gentlemen now composing the commission were once opposed to it. They took a stand publicly Now the czar is in Montgomery lobbying for them and he must be there by their sanction. There hasn't been a time in years when the en- tire police department was worse needed at home
The age-herald., 1898-11-17

they are the kind that make the best sol- diers: the boys that are ready for anything. ir the hands of these boys Is the destiny of this great country.
The age-herald., 1898-11-17
Miner Hurt

John Doyle, miner working for the Southern Coal company at Little Warrior, had both legs broken a few days ago in the mines at that place. The acciden Iwas caused by a hundred-pound lump of slate dropping on him.
The age-herald., 1898-11-17

Continued on Eighth Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-26

Neither Schley's feet nor Sampson's feet
alone might be strong enough TO warrant
their enga ging tre combined Cadiz and ST..
Vincent feet. But should this combined
meet appear both our fleets would probably
be able to quickly unite in An attack upon
them without relieving the blocka le cf
Havana or Matanzas. and the belief is that
the united force of sehley and Sampson
could sweep the united Spanish fleet tr,n
the ocean.
Anxious for Naval Rattle.
IL 1t is net the intention Of Spain to send
hef heSel feree against Us, II Is expected
thet the war Will continue for Some time
without any very sreat amount ef military
activity On the BART Of this government
Our navy Is anxious to meet the Spanish
fleet. and to make the first battle a naval
battle. II the blockade of Havana is cen
tfnued for some time, and the military
operations on the island are eonfided to
the Cu5aEs. Spain will be compelled to
attempt the relief of Rlanoo by the use Of
her navy, thereby having to brave a naval
engagement in American waters Where
as, II Havana should fall speedily and the
entire island be captured by sn invasion.
bianco having to capitu1ate, gpain would
not Then be Under the pressing necessity
" WdTSn1pS mere, Dut could
engage In retaliatory operations. making
predatory expeditions with her feet and
Keeping up the war for a long time at hong
range. 1t Ia only within a day or two, 1t
Is said, that the department has felt il
TO be probable that the Spanish fleet would
be ordered to American waters, but II is
realized now that under the plan OF CAM
paisn We have adopted the Spanish navy
cannot be kept idly In port, while Blanco
ana mis- army are being subjected to the
lingering starvation of a blockade, without
the power to strike a blow at our feet in
seh-eefen,e. Spain, with her warships at
8. Vincent and Cadiz and her army help
iess!y blockaded in Cuba would be In an
impossible position, and could not continue
her navy IN an attitude Of inactioa
Meanwhile the destruction Of the small
spanish fleet at the Philippines and the
capture of the Philippine Islands by our
Asiatic squadron is expected at an early
date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-26
THREE MORE PRIZES
Blockading Fleet Continues to Prey
on Spain's Commerce.
Big LINER PANAMA CAPTURED
Mangrove, With Two Six-Pounders,
Gets the Big Prize.
NEWPORT GETS OTHER TWO

KEY WEST, Fla, April 26-The big,
Spanish steamship Panama of the Ceballos
line, which left New York April 90, for
Havana, with number of Spanish refu-
gees on board and a very valuable cargo,
including, it is understood, stores for the
Spanish army, was captured last evening
about twenty miles from Havana by the
little lighthouse tender Mangrove now be-
longing to the Mosquito fleet. The Man
grove mounts two siX-pounders and four
.3S revolvers. She is commanded by Lieut.
Commander Everett and has a crew of
thirteen men.
The Panama is of about $500 tons and
very ricl prize.
The United States gunboat Newport,
Capt. B. F. Tilley. has brought in the
Spanish slcop Paquete and the Spanish
schooner Pireto, Cuban coasting vessels,
which she captured off Havana this morn
ing.
When the Mangrove sighted the Panama
she ran up to her and fired a gun across
her bows The liner did not take the hint
and second shot was fired, after which
the Panama slowed down a little. A third
shot was fired across the bows of the Pan
ANA, at a hundred yards, and the de *
officer of the Spanish vessel was hailed anl
notified that if he did not "heave to- a shot
would be sen through his vessel. This
notification caused the Panama to be
brought to.
Ensign Dayton then boarded the Spanish
steamer and took possession of her.
The battle ship Indiana then steamed up
and Commander Everett notified Captain
Taylor of the Indiana that he had cap
tured the Panama and borrowed a prize
crew from the battle ship, consisting of
cadet Falconer and fifteen marines The
Mangrove was then ordered to report to
the flagship and Rear Admiral Sampson
told Commander Everett to take his prize
into Key West
The Pantma is understood to have thirty
nine passengers on board. AS she rounded
to after the little Mangrove overhauled
her, Commander Everett knowing the Pan
be fired upon. 1t is not yet known whether
the Panama had guns board.
Carrying the War Into Africa:
MIDDLESBORO, KY, April 26.-Two
Spaniards with tame bears were run out of
Jonesvile, Va. One was seriously hurt,
tut they escaped
Value of the Panama.
NEW YORK, April 26.-It was stated at
the office of the Spanish transaslantic line,
which owns the Panama. that that vessel
was valued at $4,000 and her cargo at
SI5O10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-26
SPAIN WILL PLAY BADGER.
To Wait for an Aggressive Warfare
From Us.

MADRID, April 26.-The general public
here is in complete ignorance regarding the
Spanish war movements. The newspapers
make no mention Of them, while fully re-
cerding the tactics of the United States
fleet.
Judging from the available advices, Spain
appears to have the tactics OF the badger.
The Liberal says: I'VE are inside our
house, Cuba. Porto Rico and the Philip
pine Islands, and inside we will remain
until you come and drive US out In fulfill
ment of your arrogant boast"
1t is generally believed that in conso-
nance with this policy the Spanish feet,
unless compelled to fight, will avoid en-
gagements. and the fastest ships will be
employed to destroy the commerce of the
United States.
The newspapers today reflect general sat-
isfaction at the unanimity of the support
given the government in the cortes yester-
day.
a bill to indemnify the government fer
granting autonomy to Cuba, which was not
authorized by the cortes, Is expected to
pass by reclamation today, unless the Reb-
ledoists. who are hostile to autonomy, op-
pose the measure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-26
PROSPECT OF BOND ISSUE.
Republicans Confident of the Senate
FavOrfng 1t,

At the meeting Of the ways and means
committee today, Mr.. Bailey, on behalf of
the democratic minority, offered the sub
stitute agreed upon by them for the propo-
sition in the bill authorizing the issue of
OO,oOOCOO coin bonds. 1t provides for an
income tax of 3 per cent on incomes from
all sources in excess of $4,000 State.
county and municipal bonds. however, were
excepted from its provisions to meet the
unanimous decision of the Supreme Court
In this respect. The minority estimated
that such an income tax would raise $780,
100000. Coupled with 1t Was the PROPOSE
ton to coin the silver seignierage which at
present amounts to si9CO00o0.
The substitute was voted down by a
strict party vote. No amendments were
offered to ether provisions Of the bill, owing
to the lack of time.
No doubt Is expressed. among republicans
Of the Senate finance committee as to pass
ing the war measure with the bond propo-
sition in it. Nearly oil republican members
Of the Senate are said to favor it, and from
six to ten on the democratic sid> are ex-
pected to vote with them.
There Is quite an interesting contest
among democrats of the Senate for the
place on ths finance committee made va
cant by the death of Senator Walthail. Sem
ator German Of Maryland has been favor
ebly considered, hut the ardent silver men
want promo; need silver man for the place.
The fact that In the IMMEDIATE future the
committee will be compelled to act upon
the bond proposition in the tariff bill is be-
Ing considered in connection with the filling
of the vacancy.
The names Of Senators Bacon of Georgia
end Chiffon of Texas are also mentioned in
connection with the vacancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-26
NOW SECRETARY DAY.
Nomination Sent to the senate an
Confirmed.


Confirmed.
The President today nominated William
r. Day of Ohio to be. Secretary of State,
vice John Sherman, resigned, and John B.
Moore of New York to be assistant secre.
tary Of state, vice William r. Day.
The Senate committee on foreign rela-
tions agreed unanimously to a favorable
report on the nomination of Secretary Day.
The Senate later confirmed the nomination,
and the nomination of Mr.. Moore was re-
ferred to the committee.
Judge Days noniiration was favorably
reported from the committee on foreign
relations without the formality of q meet
Ing. the members expressing their concur
renee through poll made on the floor of
the Senate by Senator Davis. When the
executive session was called Mr.. Davis
reported the acticns of the committee. and
the nomination was taken up and confirmed
without comment or delay. Senator White
suggested the propriety Of similar action
in the case Of Prof. Moore, nominated for
assistant secretary. but Senator Davis said
the committee preferred to have his NOM
ination referred to- it. The reference was
accordingly made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-26
FIRST CHEERS, THEN CURSES.
Ward Line Steamer Has Exciting E.
perience In Havana.

Ward Line Steamer Has Exciting Ex-
pcrience In Havana.
NEW YORK, April 28.-The Ward line
steamer Saratoga, Captain johnson, ar
lived today from Havana with 211 passen-
gers and a full cargo Of cigars. sugar, etc.,
and about one million dollars in specie.
The Saratoga sailed from New York April
IA with a cargo Of supplies for Havana.
where she arrived April Is. and was re-
ceived by the people with cheers. The fort
at MORO hoisted the American jack and
great rejoicing prevailed.
The people ran wild about the streets.
and troops were seen marching and coun-
termarching on all sides. When the
steamer had discharged her cargo the
agents were overwhelmed with applica-
tions 6oe passaOA and the ships steward
was obliged to go ashore and purchase sup
plies for the 211 passengers who embarked.
The Saratoga sailed about $50 am, April
%. This time the sentiment OF the people
was displayed in a different manner
They lined the shores Of the narrow
channel in dense crowds, jeering and hoot-
ing. cursing and hurting obscene epithets
at the steamer and her passengers While
passing down the channel three guns were
fired from each side Of the entrance and a
red flag was hoisted ON MORO Castle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-26
JUDGE DAY AT CANTox,
HIS Friends Say He VIII Accent Por,
folio of State.

HIS Friends Say He VIII Accept PORT
folio of State.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 2s.-Judee w.
R. Day. accompanied by his son Luther,
arrived in Canton yesterday morning. He
was met by Postmaster Frease and other
friends and was at once driven to his home,
When asked whether it was true that he
had been rendered the portfolio of state.
he said: Il have the matter under con-
sideration.''
Being asked how long he would remain
in Canton. he said "a day or two"
His friends state that he has decided to
take the place and had advised his law
partner to that effect before leaving Wash
1ngton. One of them stated that the prin-
cipal object OF his coming at this time is
to arrange his business affairs for a long
siege at Washington. He had intended
retiring as assistant secretary and the
turn affairs have taken has made 1t neces-
sary to make corresponding changes I'm his
business affairs. Mr.. Day was made aware
on his arrival that the resignation of Secre-
tary Sherman had been made public but
he declined to say anything on that sub
ject. There is no doubt of his acceptance.