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The age-herald., 1899-03-24
FIRE AT TUSCALOOSA.
Destroyed a Fine Barn and its Contents
 A Horse Cremated.

Tuscaloosa, March 23.-(Special)- )-At Il o'clock yesterday morning the democratic executive committee met and C.. B. Werner made chairman, vice H. A. Jones, who is one of, the candidates J. D. Thomas and Robison Brown were chosen secretaries The official count of the vote cast showed the number cast to be 1881. George A. Searcy received 16S votes; Henry A. Jones, 1,021; William C. Pitts, 1,101 J. Stephen Yerby. 499 zimsi Shirley, 5, and F. M Jack son, l.
 Henry A. Jones and William C. Fitts were formally declared the nominees of the democratic party to the constitutional con- vention, and George A. Searcy the de.e- gate to De nominated at the state convel- tion from the state-at-large.
 On motion, the following gentlemen were elected as delegates to the state conven- tion: w. G. Cochrane, Peter Clinton, J. T. Garner, John s. Hanly, G. w. Christian, w. w. Brandon, f1. J. Durrett, w. II. Hargrove, r. s. Moody and Tom Lavendar. Horace Ray was elected as the successor of John H. Hutchins, resigned, as execu- tive committeeman from Beat IA.
 special train bearing General Mana ger Richard Carroll, Chief Engineer J. G. Mann and Superintendent Henry Fonde passed through today on a general inspection tour of the Montgomery division of the Mobile and Ohio.
 II was reported that Joe Hatfield had been drowned while fishing in the Warrior river. The report was unfounded and an investigation proved that the supposed dead man is now with his family
 The Tuscaloosa American, the old popu- list paper, has again passed away, and in its place appears the Observer, published by Messrs Brazelton and Werner.
 c. H. Hulsey has been appointed coroner by Governor Johnston to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Chap Jones.
 pr. Edelman delivered a lecture before the students at the university yesterday morning on The Care of the Eye
 News has been brought of fire which occurred on the farm of MT. w. A. Ryan Thursday night The fire was discovered about Il o'clock in the cribs belonging to MT. McFarmer. It spread so rapidly that little could be done in arresting the flames, corn and fodder, were destroyed. A valu- able horse was also burned.
 Mrs. L. O. Dawson was called to Marion some time since by the illness of her grand mother, Mrs. Carlos Reese. The news has come of the death of Mrs. Reese, which occurred last Sunday.
 w. c. Jemson is spending few days in St. Louis.
 MT. Robertson, of Uniontown, has en- tered the junior class of the law depart ment at the university.
 pr. Harden F. Cochrane, of Franklin, Tenn, is visiting his brother, Judge w. G. Cochrane.
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fire brick, and placed on wheeled trucks, The furnaces have been in operation for several years, but never, until yesterday, has any accident occurred at the bridge over Richand creek
 At 10 o'clock yesterday morning the yard engine and flat car, coupled to one of the large pots containing nearly three tons of liquid slag, fresh from the furnace and left for the dump. As the train approached the bridge, however the wheels under the big truck left the track and before the en- zine could be reversed the gigantic pot, with its white-hot contents, ran over the side of the bridge and into nearly twelve feet of water in the creek. The coupling broke as the pot went over the side of the bridge, which saved the engine from being dragged after.
 The explosion which followed when three terrific and was felt all over Dayton, win- dows being broken by concussion at a dis tance of a quarter of mile from the creek. Boiling water, fragments of metal and rock were projected into the air, vast columns of steam arose and one end of the bridge was demolished. The engineer and fire man escaped almost by a miracle jumping from the engine cab on the side fartherest from the pot, as soon as they saw what was coming, and crouching behind the bridge timbers escaped injury
 The scene of the explosion, was after ward visited by a large number of people, who gazed in wonder at the curiously con- torted mass of slag lying at the bottom of the stream.
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archbishop of Paris. news that in the innnr circles af the vatican the condition Of Pope Leo XIII. is knoSsn to. De go critical, not withstanding the hopeful statements of Drs Lapponi and Mazzoni, that the papal succession may be considered already open. For three days the sacred college has been weighing the claims of the best-qualitied candidates. The thirty Italian cardinals who sit In the sacred college are said to hold different opinions in regard to the at- titude the next pope should maintain to- ward the Quirinal. The twenty-seven for eign cardinals of the sacred college are also divided on the question of a protectorate over Roman Catholics in the Holy Lapd, which has been so eagerly discussed since Emperor Williams visit there last autumn The German and Austrian cardinals are resolutely opposed to France continuing to monopolize such protection, while the French and Spanish cardinals insist upon maintaining it.
 In ecclesiastical circles here the opinion Is that the two most likely successors to Leo XIII. are Cardinal Satoli, who in the conclave would have the votes Of at least sixteen Italian cardinals, besides those of more than half of the foreign cardinals, and Cardinal Gibbons, whom French and German cardinals are willing to support as a compromise on the Holy Land protector ate question, and to whom many Italian cardinals would accord their suffrages, not only on account of the enlightened charac- ter of the archbishop of Baltimore and with view to strengthening the growth of Catholicism in the United States by flat tering the countrys pride, but also because the Italian cardinals feel convinced that an American pope would bring an annual in Aux of Americans to Rome, and probably sextuple the amount of the Peters Pence, which during the last twelvemonth has dwindled to 6750,000 lire, the smallest amount yet recorded, and prove boon to the Roman tradesmen. It appears that Leo XIII. is very sad and Respondent since the death of his warm personal friend, the late Monsignor C1ari, papal envoy to Paris, which deeply affected him.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
THE FINEST LOCOMOTIVE.
Only Needs a suitable-Sized Engineer to Be Used for Practical Purposes.

The smallest locomotive ever built mas been constructed by an Ohio man. That is the smallest locomotive which lays any claim to being absolutely complete and perfect, capable of behaving on track as creditably and efficiently as the big threat ening-looking engine which draws the heavy trains on a great railroad. Smaller engines have been toys. This one, far from being a toy, is as perfect as any To- comotiye ever turned out to draw trains, although 1t runs on a track the gauge Of which is only five and a quarter inches.
 The builder is a machinist, Richard H. Riddle, who resides in Kinsman, O. Part ly to test his own knowledge and ingenuity and party to amuse his 3-year-old son, he constructed the locomotive. The length of engine and tank is sixty inches. The tank steam pressure is as great as 125 pounds. The driving wheels are six and a half inches in diameter and the fire box meas and tank, without the coal and water, is 126a pounds.
 A tiny tool box is on the tank, and con- tains little tools. Inside the cab are steam gauge, inspector, throttle valve, gauge, cocks, whistle lever, reverse lever and the other necessary bars and handles. There are even cushions the seats intended for the engineer and fireman. The engine runs on solid brass tracks, which rest on ties one-half by three fourths of an inch
 The engine has attracted persons from far and near to Mr. Riddles shop, and it has been pronounced the most perfect thing of its kind ever constructed. There Is not a single feature of an up-to-date locomo- tive that is lacking, and could an engineer sufficiently OiminltiVp fQlnd tracks extended, there would be nothing to prevent the said dminutive engineer from turning the throttle and rushing off in the locomotive wherever the tracks should lead at rate which would not be despised by the biggest engine on any railroad
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
A Hundred Reasons

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 They are in the tablet form which retains their good qualities indefinitely, while liquid preparations become stale and use- less with age.
 They are convenient, can be carried in the pocket and taken when needed. They are pleasant to take.
 After each meal dissolve one or two of them in the mouth, and, mingling with the food, they constitute a perfect digestive absolutely safe for the most sensitive stom- ach
 They digest the food before it has time to ferment, thus preventing the formation of gas and keeping the blood pure and free from the poisonous products of fermented half-digested food
 Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets is the only remedy designed especially for the cure of stomach troubles and nothing else.
 One disease, one remedy the successful physician of today is the specialist; the successful medicine is the medicine pre- pared especially for one disease.
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 They increase flesh by digesting flesh forming foods.
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The age-herald., 1899-03-24
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE
Two Stores Burned to the Ground at
 Enterprise.

Ozark, March 23.-(special.) .)-News was received here this morning of destructive fire at Enterprise, Coffee county, in which two stores were burned to the ground, with thedr contents The fire started about mid night in the middle of the block, and was undoubtedly of incendiary origin The means of combating the flames were poor, lacking both a sufficient amount of water and apparatus to use it, and the block wae in ashes within a short time The sufferers are: w. F. Whaley, grocer; Miss Annie Blackman, milliner; w. R. Weeden, drugs; A. M. Owens, grocer; Henderson Mose- ley, drugs; Finlay Griffin, grocer; Thorn ton & Stevenson, drugs; and J. c. Walden, grocer. Two vacant buildings in the block were also consumed. Only a small amount of insurance was carried by any of the stocks, and the loss falls heavily on their owners.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
DASTARDLY ATTEMPT
To Poison the Family of Ex-Sheriff
 Holcombe at Letohatchie.

Letohatchie, March 23.-(Spec.al.) .)-An at tempt to poison the family of ex-Sherin Holcombe was discovered yesterday, and as result Mark Bryant and Sylvester Cot trell colored, are in jail, circumstances pointing to them as the perpetrators of the dastardly scheme.
 The poison, strychnine, was discovered in the milk bucket and strainer, and Cottrell, being in the employ of the family as ser- want, was arrested almost immediately.
 Deputy Sheriff Meadows captured Bryant late last night. It is very fortunate that the poison was discovered before any fatal ities were caused.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
THE WAGON WHEELS
 CRUSHED HIS SKULL The Horrible Death of a Young
 Man Near Ozark. A DESTRUCTIVE CYCLONE Swept Over Northern End of Dale
Swept Over Northern End of Dale County Saturday-Cone-Shaped Tor nado Twisted Up and Carried
 Away Trees in Its Path.

Ozark, March 23.-(Special.)-A most ter rife cyclone struck the northern end of this county at o'clock Saturday after noon doing great damage to person and property. The section is isolated, there be- ing no telephone or telegraphic connection and the details have been slow to reach this city.
 Today parties came in who tell a painful story of the loss of property and the in- jury to human life. At the time Richard Phillips was out on a hill and saw the storm as it swept across the country doing its terrible work. Trees, stumps and limbs were twisted up and carried away In the cone-shaped maelstrom, sometimes being thrown from the periphery of the cone at a great distance from where they were torn up
 The house of William Tillman was blown to pieces and the furniture scattered. MT. Tillman had three ribs broken and sustain ed other injuries. When his wife was found the sill of the house was lying across her head and she was in a dying condition. Their children escaped as If by miracle.
 The cyclone left only one house each on the places of Joe Phillips and John Dykes. A son of Mrs. Shehan's was seriously in- jured, and the houses of a number of other families were destroyed, though with no loss of life.
 The people of the surrounding country have gone to the rescue of the people in the district, and today over one hundred hands are at work on the farms there erecting shelter for the homeless and building fences around the farms, most of which have been seeded.
 The 12-year-old son of Squire Booth, who lives six miles east of the city, met a hor- rible death yesterday. He was handling cotton seed when the mules became fright ened and ran away. He was thrown un- der the wagon, two wheels passing over his head and crushing his brains out He died In a few moments.
 Last night MT. William J. Mckinney, most estimable citizen who lives six miles northwest of this city, had the misfortune to lose his dwelling aud smoke house by fire. The family fled from the burning building in their night clothes, all else being burned up. Today neighbors are engaged in erecting new house and providing clothing for the family. The merchants of this city who know MT. Mckinney quite well are making liberal contributions.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
RAILROAD MEN ARE IN SESSION Met With the Interstate Con-
 merCe Commission. VERBAL ASSURANCE GIVEN That Uniform Tariffs will be Maintained by all The Roads Represented
 Will Make Consistent Effort
 to Act Fairly.
VERBAL ASSURANCE GIVEN

Washington, March 23.-The presidents, general managers, or other representatives Of about twenty-five railroad companies comprising almost all the trunk line serv- ice between Chicago and Lake Michigan and the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and be- yond, were In executive conference throughout the day with the interstate commerce commission. The result was a verbal assurance on the part of all the roads represented to maintain uniform tar iffs, thorough cooperation and the appoint ment of a committee to confer with the commission tomorrow looking to more deti- nite and specific laws of stability.
 At the conference every road represented was called on to report it's freight tariff conditions generally, whether It's published rates were being carefully observed and what future difficulties were anticipated Each reported absolute maintenance of published schedules and the reports sum- marized indicated the most thorough CO., operation in the western territory. In view of the enormous volume of traffic now tax ing the carrying capacity of all the roads, the gentlemen present at the conference were inclined to feel considerable appre- hension as to the future, when this volume might diminish or when the formidable lake navigation competition might demoral- ize freight conditions
 One main point of apprehension was the difference between the rates on grains and other products for export and those for domestic use, a material difference which was acknowledged, but as to the necessity of what railroad officials differed in their views No definite action in this direction, however, was taken.
 The general sentiment as to the result of the conference is that each road will make a consistent effort to act fairly with each other and with respective shippers. The officials present pledged themselves not to deviate from their published tariffs and not to discriminate between the large and small shippers.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Pot Containing Three Tons of Molten slag
 Falls.

From the Chattanooga Times.
 very singular accident occurred yester- day morning at Dayton, Tenn, the like of which is not only unusual, but almost un- heard of in this section. The facts are as follows:
 The two large blast furnaces at Dayton are situated on high knoll on the banks of Richland creek, which flows from Wald- en's ridge to the Tennessee river and is at all times of the year large-sized stream. The railway tracks leading from the fur mace to the cinder. or slag, dump cross the stream over high trestle or bridge and the white-hot and liquid slag is transport ed from the furnace whenever a run of iron is made. across this stream to the dump in enormous steel pots, lined with
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
Koch to Pursue inyestigatIon

Berlin, March 23.-Prof. Robert Koch, the celebrated bacteriologist, who, in 1883, at the head of the German cholera commis- sion, visited Egypt and Inola, and then dis covered the so-calle,d- 1" comma" cholera bacillus, will start with an expedition next month to the tropics, to continue his in vestigation as to the nature and origin ot malaria. The reichstag has made a grant of G, 900 marks in aid of the undertaking.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
DON'T MARRY

Until you have obtained our samples and prices of latest style and finest quality En- graved Wedding Invitations. sent free. Lar gest plant in the United States for this class of work, therefore we quote lowest prices. 100 Engraved Visiting Cards (name only), latest script for one dollar. Address, 35 cents per line extra. J. P. Stevens & Bro., Jewellers and Engravers, A Whitehall St.. Atlanta, Ga.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
Importation of Tea

Washington, March 23-A statement pre- pared by the treasury department shows the amount of tea of all kinds admitted to entry at all United States ports during the year was approximately 6S, 4S0, ,963 pounds.
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An Excellent Combination.

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 In the process of manufacturing figs are used, as they are pleasant to the taste, but the medicinal qualities of the remedy are obtained from senna and other aromatic plants. by method known to the CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP Co. only. In order to get its beneficial effects and to avoid limitations, please remember the full name of the Company printed on the front of every package. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
 SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
 LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. N. Y. For sale by all Druggists--Price 5Oc. per bottle
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
The Advantage

From the Chicago Post.
 They can say what they please" said the new woman who spurns men, but these nice domestic girls have no advan- tage over us."
 Except when it comes to getting mar ried,' snarled the tilted one in bloomers.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
Airnless Efforts
From Judge.

From Judge oS"I believe" said Trusser, that Blowit aims to tell the truth.''
 You may be right" retorted Jokeley "but, if so, he is certainly the worst marks man I ever saw-or heard.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24
POPE LEO's SUCCESSOR.
Cardinals satolli and Gibbons Interestingly
 Discussed.

Paris, March 22.-A prominent French ecciesiastic who arrived Saturday evening from Rome brings to Cardinal Richard,
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Can be given why Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are the best and most effectual cure for every form of indigestion.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24

Mrs Chappell Cory and her two young sons, Masters Chappell Cory and Arm strong Cory, who have ben visiting Mrs. Cory's parents, pr. and Mrs. Armstrong, will return to Montgomery tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1899-03-24

The members of the Social Literary club will meet this evening with Mrs. R. E. Jones at 630 North Twenty-fourth street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-21
University Notes.

Professor w. G. Roylance will go to
Fillmore tomorrow to attend the dedi-
catory services held upon the compile
ton of the new Schoolhouse there.
On Monday the students in civics, both
Democrats and Republicans, held a
conjoinI rally in the assembly room of
the west building. Able and rousing
addresses were made by Miss Stay and
Messrs. d. H. Lillywhite, Elbert Thorn
as Claude Barnes and Ezra Robinson.
The city election, illustrating especially
the forms and use of the Australian
ballot system, will be held today from
IL to 1:30. The first election, held about
six weeks ago, was carried by Repub-
lican candidates; indications now point
to a Democratic victory.
On Tuesday the students of second
year English celebrated Whittier
birthday by rendering a splendid pro-
gramme. Mr.. John L. Brown presided
at the session The hour was most en-
pertaining and instructive.
The University Dramatic association
presented '"The Weaker Sex at the
Murray opera house last night.
The Delta Phi met on Tuesday and
elected the following officers for the en-
suing term: S. F. Rigby, president;
Will Ray, vice president; Z. D. LIE
Compile, secretary; w. L. Dunn and C.
NJ. Morris as members of the standing
committee
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-21
IN MEMORY OF PROF. MATHEWS
UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND STU
DENTS TO MEET.
Memorial Programme Indicative of
the Esteem In Which the Dead
Teacher Was Held Will Be Given.

The University faculty and students
will hold memorial services in honor of
Professor George Reynolds Mathews
this afternoon in the art gallery of
the main building at 8 o'clock. Glasses
that are in session at that time will be
dismissed so that all students may be
present at. the services. The principal
address will be made by Professor
George NJ. Marshall, representing the
faculty; other short addresses will also
be made. The following is the outline
of the exercises.
Music.
Prayer, Rev Clarence T. Browns
Music.
Address, Professor George NJ. Mar
shall, representing the faculty.
Address, Miss Estella K. Watson,
representing the students.
Address, Mrs. Rebecca E. Little, rep
resenting the board of regents.
Address, Rev. c. T. Brown, professor
Mathews pastor.
Address, President J. T. Kingsbury.
Music.
All who have been students or
friends of Professor Mathews are re-
spectfully invited to be present.