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The true northerner., 1898-12-07
STATE PROBLEMS.
IContinuea from ! age 2.

lSOhtthAtA bOth I 'SN
the purpose Of arranging and carrying OUT
Cuba, Porto Rico and other Spanish tS-
lands In the West indies.
pointment OF not more than fve commits
sioners on each side, 10 meet at Paris not
later than October l, and TO proceed 10
the negotiations and conclusions Of a
treaty OF peace, subject to ratification ac-
cording 10 the respective constitutional
forms OF the two countries
The sixth and last article provided that
upon the signature of the protocol hos
tilties between the two countries should re
suspended, and that notice to that enect
should be given as soon as possible by
each government to the commanders OF ITS
military and naval forces.
HostiIities Suspended.
Immediately upon the conclusion OF the
protocol issued proclamation OF August
12 suspending hostilities on the part or the
United States. The necessary orders TO
that end were at once given by telegraph
The blockade of the ports OF cuba ana san
Juan de Porto Rico was in like manner
raised. On August IL the muster out or
100, 900 volunteers, or as near that number
as was found TO be practicable, was or
dered On December l 101 ,165 officers ana
men had been mustered out and discharged
from the service, 9,OO2 more Will be mus
tered out by the 10th of the month. Also
a corresponding number of generals ana
general staff officers have been honorably
discharged from the service.
Evacuation Commission.
The military committees TO superintend
the evacuation OF Cuba, Porto Rico and the
adjacent islands were forthwith appointed
For Cuba, Mai. Gen. James +. Wade, Rear
Admiral William Il. Sampson, Mai Gen.
Matthew G. Butler for Porto Rico, MAI
Gen John C. Brooke, Rear Admiral Win
field S. Schley. Brig Gen. w. Gordon, who
soon afterwards met the Spanish commits
sioners at Havana and San Juan, respect
lively. The Porto Rican joint commission
speedily accomplished its task, and by Oc-
tober Is the evacuation of the island was
completed. The United States flag was
raised aver the island at noon on that day.
The aa 4nistration of its affairs has been
provis SZally intrusted toa military govern
oruntil the congress shall otherwise provide.
The Cuban Joint high commission has not
yet terminated its labors. Owing 10 the
difficulties i'm the way Of removing the large
numbers of Spanish troops still in Cuba
the evacuation cannot be completed before
the 1st of January next
Peace Commission Named.
Pursuant to the fifth article of the
protocol l appointed William r. Day.
lately secretary of state; Cushman *.
Davis, William p. Frye and George Gray.
senators, of the United States, and White
law Reid to be the peace comm 'ssioners on
the part OF the United States. Proceed
ing in due season 70 Paris, they there met
on the 1st Of October five commits toner's
similarly appointed on the part of Spain
The negotiations have made hopeful prog
ress, so that l trust soon to be able TO
lay a definitive treaty Of peace before the
senate, with a review OF the steps leading
tO ita signature
The true northerner., 1898-12-07
Reciprocity with Greece.
ANNEXATION OF HAWAII.
The President Recites the situation
with Reference to the Islands.


Pending the consideration by the senate
of the treaty signed June 16. 1897, by the
plenipotentiaries of the United States and
of the republic of Hawaii, providing for the
annexation OF the islands, a joint resolution
TO accomplish the same purpose by accept
ing the offered concession and incorporat-
ing the ceded territory into the union was
adopted by the congress and approved
July T. 1898. / thereupon directed the
United States steamer Philadelphia to con-
vey Rear Admiral Miller to Honolulu, and
entrusted TO his hands this important Leg
lslative act, to be delivered to the presi-
dent of the republic of Hawaii, with whom
the admiral and the United States minis
ter were authorized to make appropriate
arrangements for transferring the sover-
eighty OF the islands to the United States.
This was simply but impressively accom-
plshed on the 18th of August, last, by the
delivery of certified copy of the resolu-
ton to President Dole, who thereupon
yielded up TO the representative of the gov
ernment of the United States the sover-
eighty and public property of the Hawaiian
islands.
Pusuant to the terms of the joint resolu-
tion and in exercise of the authority there
by conferred upon me, / directed that the
civil, judicial and military powers there
tofore exercised by the officers of the gov
ernment Of the republic of Hawaii should
continue to be exercised by those officers
until congress shall provide a government
for the Incorporated territory, subject to
my power to remove such officers and to fill
vacancies. The president, officers and
troops of the republic thereupon took the
oath of allegiance 20 the United States.
thus providing for the uninterrupted con-
tinuance of all the administrative and
municipal functions of the annexed terri
tory until congress shall otherwise enact
Following the further provision of the
joint resolution / appointed Hon. Shelby
M. Cullom, of Illinois; John T. Morgan, of
Alabama; Robert II. Hit, Of Illinois, San
ford Il. Dole, of Hawaii, and Walter II.
Grear of Hawaii, as commissioners to con-
fer and recommend to congress such legis-
lation concerning the Hawaiian islands as
they should deem necessary or proper. The
commissioners having fulfilled the mission
confided TO them their report will be laid
before you at an early day. II is believed
that their recommendations will have the
earnest consideration due to the magnitude
of the responsibility resting upon you TO
give such shape to the relationship of those
ynid-Pacifc lands TO our home union as will
benefit both in the highest degree, realizing
the aspirations OF the community that has
cast its lot with us and elected TO share our
political heritage. while, at the same time,
The true northerner., 1898-12-07

The sympathy of the American people
has Justly been offered to the ruler and
the people of Austria-Hungary by reason
OF the affiiction that has lately befallen
them I'm the assassination of the empress
queen of that historic realm. ---- -
The true northerner., 1898-12-07

The little Dutch
boy who stopped the
leak in the dixie with
his finger saved his
country from over
whelming destruc-
tion. You have read
about him in your
school readers, how
he was walking along
the dixie when he
heard a faint sound
of trickling water,
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
STREET NOMINATED.
The Populists of the Seventh Name Him
 for Congress.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Albertville, Aug. 1.-The populistS of the Seventh congressional district met at Albertvlle today to nominate a congress- man.
 Congressman Howard of Cullman; Me Han, editor of the Gadsden Tribune; O. D. Street of Marshall; Powell of Redman, and Turner of St. Clair, were put in nomina- tion. A motion was made to nominate Howard by exclamation, and the same would doubtless have prevailed but How ard himself said it was out of order Three ballots were taken. McHan received F votes on the first ballot Howard, 2, and Street, 8. Twenty-one necessary to nomi- nate. Howard was withdrawn on the sec ond ballot and Oliver D. Street was nom- mated on the third ballot securing 29 to McHan's 12.
 The meeting was very harmonious. Many big populists were on hand. Leading re- publicans were als opresent trying to get the convention to indorse Lathrop, but they failed.
 o. D. Street, the nominee, is very prom inent in his party. He is a son of Probate Judge Stree, of Marshall county.
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
CROP BULLETIN.
Cotton Seriously Damaged by the Con-
 tinued Rains.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Montgomery, Aug. 1S.-The Alabama de- partment of the United States weather bureau has issued the following interest ing crop bulletin for the week which ended yesterday:
 'The first four days were unseasonably cool, with very little sunshine and con- tinued general rains the rainfall being ex- cessive in many portions of the state; at Marion, Perry county, the phenomenaliy heavy rainfall of s.9O inches fell during the ten hours ending 6 D. m. of the 10th; low lands were overfowed, and crops much damaged in that locality. The last three days were generally dry, comparatively warm, and favorable for all crops. Cotton has been greatly damaged by the long, wet period, which decidedly lowered the pros- pective yield; in the northern counties. the damage is not so great, but over the entire southern half of the state the crop has made very rank growth, and rust, rot and shedding are very general boll-worms are also doing considerable damage
 Cotton is opening very slowly and picking is just beginning; the first bale of this seasons crop was marketed at Montgom- cry on the .11th instant, and first bales'' have also been marketed at few other places in the state. Corn continues In gen. orally excellent condition, and. while there gre a few complaints of smut and sprout- ing, it will make a very large yield; dry weather Is needed to harden the ears. Fod- der has been greatly damaged by the weather, much of it rotting in the fields. and only about half of this crop will be saved in good condition. Cane and all minor crops continue very promising, though there are a few complaits of sweet potatoes running too much to vine; field peas are beginning to mature. All fruit is rotting badly, but peaches and grapes continue to make large yields, and large quantities of peaches are being canned. With good weather, large hay crop will be made during the next two weeks. Pas turaRe continues excellent.
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
Lauderdale County Planters Receiving
 Instructions by Scientists

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald
 Florence, Aug. 1.-The farmers of Lau- derdale county are today receiving scien- tific and practical instruction in farming methods and exchanging experiences ith each other. The Lauderdale Farmers h. stftute is fin session here today. Many prominent farmers of the county are in att tendance and the meeting promises to result in great good to the farming class Pro- fessors Cary, Duggar, Ross, Earle and Baker, of the Agricultural and Mechanical College and Experiment Station at Auburn. are present and will address the farmers. The programme for this evening includes the following talks: Professor Earle, "Disseases of Plants, How to Recognize and Prevent Them" Prof. Ross, Utility of Crude and Commercial Fertilizers" Prof. Baker, "Injurious Insects, How to Recog- nze and Kill Them pr. Carey, Dis eases of Domestic Animals" Messrs. John A Darby of Reserve; John w. Reeder, of Cloverdale; Ross Patterson, of Rogersville; George A. Hale, of Smithsonia, and Dr. J. M. Pearson, of Oakland, will also read in teresting papers before the institute.
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
FRANK HARVEY
 WAS DROWNED
In the Tennessee at New Deca-
 tur Wednesday Night.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES
The Body Has Not Yet Been Recovered A Fisherman" Arrested for Dis tributing Spurious Coin in
 Morgan County.
Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 New Decatur, Aug. 1.-The Twin Cities were shocked this morning by the reported drowning last night at Il o'clock of Frank Harvey, bookkeeper for Scott, Allison & Co.,, insurance agents.
 MT. Harvey had gone out to the Ameri- can Oak Extract works to see his friend, MT. Blackwell the night clerk. and took a lantern to go out and look at the steamer B. F. Young, and barges. Not returning for about half hour the night clerk went in search of Harvey. but could find no trace of him. Blackwell gave the alarm, and men soon came to his assistance. The only trace of the young man was large wet place on the side of one of the barges, where it Is presumed Harvey slipped ana fell overheard and the water splasned up. Harvey was known an excellent swim mer, too, and his drowning cannot be un- derstood on that account. There is sus- picious degree of mystery connected with his disappearance. Blackwell, the lignt clerk, and Harvey, were warm friends.
 About l2 m dragging for the body began, but up to noon tooay no trace was found, not even his hat being recovered
 Mir Harvey was one of the most popular young men in the Twin Cities, bel g an especial faVor1te Tn Soclal anu pushies' circles, and leader in the best soc.e,y set. He was a young man of many ae- compfishments, and his tragic ard untlme- ly death is deeply mourned by everyone. Harvey came here about three years ago with his parents from Vincennes, Ind lie was 23 years of age.
 Deputy sheriff Cross made an important capture this morning in the person or A. l.. Larsen a well-dresscd and intelligent white man, whose ostensible business was that of a fisherman, but who has really been industrously broadcasting spurious coin over these two cities and Morgan county. The coins, mostly quarter dollars, are excellent counterfieits and bear 1856 date. Larsen, who is a tall, rather heavy man, with florid complexion, blue eyes and curly blonde mustache and hair, 1t is be- lieved, Is connected with the notorious Cullman gang of counterfeiters. His fishing business was evidently used only blind. Judge J. H. Edwards, after preliminary hearing, bound Larsen over under S1 900 bond
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
FOURTH ARMY CORPS.
Has Arrived at Huntsville and Estab-
 ished Headquarters.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Huntsville, Aug. 17.-Brigadier General Simon Snyder and the headquarters of the Second division, Fourth army corps, ar rived this afternoon.
 Headquarters were established at the Huntsville hotel, and the headquarters body guard, Company F. Fifth Maryland, was assigned to camp in East Huntsville. General Snyder's staff is as follows: Cap tain G. M. Trutt adjutant-general; Cap- tain Andrew Quay, chief quartermaster; Major Nelson H. Henry, chief surgeon; Lieutenant Thos. D. McGlathny, acting ordnance office Lieutenants William H. Wilhelm and James Reneyn, aides Captain Clark, chief signal officer The advance ing the afternoon and the remainder will reach here during the night. Camp will be established tomorrow at Graham Spring.
 The adjutant-general of the Fourth corps has received a telegram from Lakeland, Fla, giving notice of the suicide of Cap tain John Carmichael, of the commissary department of the cavalry division. Cap- tain Carmichael committed suicide in the brigade commissary by placing a pistol to his mouth and blowing out his brains. His affairs are all right.
 Sick leaves were granted today to the following of the Fourth corps: Lieuten- ant Thos. H. Wood, Third Ohio; Captain Herman B. Williams, Fifth Ohio; Lieu tenant S. G. Jones, Fifth cavalry; Lieu tenant Jas. P. Woodward, Fifth Ohio.
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
FLORENCE MERCHANTS
Victimized by Some Smooth Artist
 Village Improvement Society.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald. ence merchants have been victimized dur ing the past few days by some smooth ar- lists who are operating here Wagon com pany scrip of the issue of 1SS5-9S that had been cancelled and thrown to one side has been doctored and passed upon some of the merchants as new scrip. The parties who are perpetratng the swindle have not yet been apprehended, but as the merchants are orr the lookout, it is likely that they will be caught soon. It has been the GUS tom of the Florence Wagon company, at certain seasons, to issue scrip to its em- ployes that is accepted as cash by the local merchants, and is paid on maturity by the wagon company When the scrip is taken in by the wagon company 1t Is stamped paid and thrown aside. This scrip has been worked over the stamping erased and the dates changed so that 1t has passed for new scrip. It is not known how much of the scrip has been so docrored, but 1t is likely that any more of 1t will be taken in by the merchants of this city as a sharp watch is being kept up for it.
 The Florence Village Improvement So- ciety celebrated this week its first anniver- sary and elected officers for the ensuing year. The anniversary meeting was at the home of MT and Mrs. R. L. Bliss and dur ing the meeting reports were read showing the good work accomplished during the past year. Officers were elected as follows: President, Mrs. c. c. Chapin; vice-presi- dent, Mrs. w. P. Campbell; recording secre- tary. Mrs J. M. Toler; corresponding sec retary, Mrs. G. H. Smith; treasurer, Mrs. c. M. Watson.
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
MARSHAL OVERTON.
He Was Elected to Succeed Late Mar
 shal Davis of Huntsville.
Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Huntsville, Aug. 1.-The regular meeting of the mayor and aldermen was held last night and many matters of interest came up for discussion. The police department was instructed to arrest all citizens who permit waste of water on their premises.
 Acting Chief David D. Overton was unan- imotsly elected city marshal to fill the va scancy caused by the death of Marshal z. P. Davis. Night Chief William Mitchell and Lieutenant James Overton were also elected to their positions permanently.
 The congregation of the Hebrew Reform Synagogue has decided to erect a hand some temple at the corner of Lincoln and Clonton streets. The contract was awarded yesterday to William Meyers, and work will begin within the next few days. It will cost from s12,O0O to $15,0O0 when fur nished
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
GREENSBORO DELIGHTED
With the Appointment of Judge Hobson
 as Postmaster.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Greensboro. Aug. T.-Judge J. M. Hob- son has been notified of his appointment as postmaster and Is now making his bond, which will be completed today. There will be no trouble in his giving first-class bond His appointment settles question, which has given Greensboro no little anx- iety. The prominent applicants for the place were a colored man and white re- publican, both of whom were objectionable to a majority of citizens. The solution of the difficulty by the appointment of Judge Hobson gives much satisfaction. The out going postmaster, Green w. Dugger, has made a first-class official, and is very popular, but as there was no chance for his reappointment, the people are delighted that he will have worthy successor.
 Rich Hobson can't be blamed for kissing that St. Louis girl, although some of us might have preferred she should have been an Alabama girl. Rich comes of kissing stock The old judge has been accused of being fond of giving the girls a smack, whilst on his electioneering tour, in by gone days, and the fact that Rich has the sa mx, blood in his veins as our kissing gov- ernor, settles the case against him. He can't heID 1t This is case of heredity pure and unadulterated. The commission CTS court was in session for several days passing upon the recommendations of, the tax commission for raise of real and personal property in Hale. Very few of the recommendations of the commissioners were sustained and the increase in taxa ble values in the county was about $25,000
 In the opinion of many planters, the rains
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
A NEGRO KILLED.
Found On the Hood of Pullman Gar at
 Decatur.

Decatur, Aug. T.-When the Louisville and Nashville train No. came in from Nashville this morning the porter on the Pullman sleeper discovered a dead man on the hood of the car. The man was a bright-colored negro, well dressed and had $175 in his pockets, together with paper s which identified him as O. F. London, and showed that he had last been employ ed as a porter for Dillon & Conlan 172 Washington street, and Thompson Music company, 269 Wabash avenue, Chicago. A large confusion and fracture on the back of his head showed the man had been ki..- ed while on top stealing ride, it is pre- stunned being struck by an overhead bridge His remains were taken in charge by the city,
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
PRATT CITY.

The Pratt miners, who have been debat- ing the question of affiliating with the or ganizations about Birmingham in the Labor Day celebration, have about definitely de- cided to take part in the affair. and the cally assured, for without the Pratt City men it could not be the successful affair it would with them uniting. The assurance that the Pratt men will take part in the celebration will carry large numbers of people from this place to Birmingham on Labor Day and will also ensure the labor ing people of the Birmingham district the privilege of hearing MT. Fred Dilcher speak, many of whom could not have heard him had the Pratt men not decided to take part in the celebration as he was booked to speak at Wylam, where the Pratt men in- tended having great day.
 pr. R. M. Cunningham returend home yesterday from a visit to points in north Alabama. Dr. Cunningham's family will return in a short time.
 MT. W. w. Daniel and family have gone to Danville, Ala, to visit relatives. They will be out of the city fer several days. MT. Daniels mother, who loves at that place, is in bad health
 Miss Jerome Rogers will return home to- morrow and will bring several friends with her from southern entucky, where she has been visiting.
 Charles E. Parks, the sheriff of Montgom- cry county, was in the city yesterday aft- ernoon after a convict who was recently discharged from the prison at this place.
 MT. Fred Dilcher, president of the na- tioanl organization of mine workers, was in the city yesterday afternoon and in conn pany with President W. R. Fairley and oth- CTS paid a trip to the various points of in terest about the city and adjoining towns.
 Mir and Mrs. J. D. Duncan entertained a few friends at their home on East High lands last night. elightful refreshments were served and a very pleasant time was had by those present.
 Miss Nellie Delaney. who has been so nriously i'll at the family residence on East Highlands, is thought to be in a dam gerous condition, and her recovery is not considered probable unless change for the better takes place in a short time. o<
 The infant child of MT. and Mrs. J. T. Rogers is sick.
 The Epwort League is working hard to ensure @ large crowd from this city for the two lectures which pr. s. A. Steele of
The age-herald., 1898-08-18

nave cut on the cotton crop 33 1-3 per cent. rom what 1t promised before the rains set In, and some places the damage Is 50 per cent. In bottom lands the seed in open Dolls is sprouting, and rust and shedding have become general on all kinds of land.
 MT. Farrett Lavender today brought in the first bale of cotton of the season. t weighed 1855 pounds and he was offered 5 cents pound. C'~
 Miss Virginia Waller, daughter of Robert B. Waller, is very ill., pr. Ray, of Blocton, has been telegraphed to come at once.
 Mir. Al Stollenwerck and daughter, Miss Aimee, have gone to Blount Springs.
 Mrs. W. T. Poe and family, of Birming- ham, are on a visit to w. D. Lee.
 Miss Adelaide Moore is visiting the fam- fly of Thos Moore.
 MT Ed Randolph has gone to Petersurg Io
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
IN SESSION AT OPELIKA.
Lee County Sunday School Convention
 Delegates to Union Springs.
Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Opelika, Aug. 1.-The Lee county Sunday school convention meets here today and will be in session three days. A large num- Der of delegates are in attedance and the convention will be one of great interest.
 MT. w. H. Wendt and family, who have resided here for some time, moved today to Mount Pleasant Pa
 A large crowd will leave today for Union Springs to attend the congressional con- vention. Hon. Henry D. Clayton, the pres ent incumbent, will be nominated by ac- clamation and this district again honor itself in the selection of a congressman.
The age-herald., 1898-08-18

Nashville will deliver at Seals hall on next Monday and Tuesday nights, August 22 and 23. Dr. Steeles first lecture will be on "The Pioneers of Methodism," and his second on Home Life In Dixie During the War pr. Steele is a lecturer of antional renown, and 1t is expecte dthat the hall will be filled with Pratt City people alone, as sev- eral hundred tickets have been sold in this city. The proceeds of the lecture will for the most part go to the Epworth League at this place.