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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
THE NOMINATION
OF D. D. SHELBY
For Judge of Fifth Circuit Held
Up in the Senate.
SENATOR BACON OF GEORGIA
Now Poses as the Champion of Justice
and Morality and Will Examine
Into the Appointee's Fitness
for the Office.
SENATOR BACON OF GEORGIA

Washington, February 23.-(SpeciaD-The
nomination of Mr. Shelby for the new
judgeship in the Fifth district has been
held up in the judiciary committee where
it was referred when sent to the senate.
A motion was made at a meeting of the
bly, on the appointment, but Senator Bacon
of Georgia, said he was not ready to pass
on the nomination and did not know when
he would be.
Senator Bacon said to me afterwards
that he would not be willing to report on
the nomination until he was thoroughly
convinced that Mr.. Shelby was in every
respect worthy of the Office to which he
was appointed. He wanted to hear what
every one could say for or against the ap-
pointment.
1.-THE matter is of vital interest to the
states in the Fifth circuit, and 1 propose
before the nomination is confirmed to feel
satisfied that it is to the interest of my
state and section" he said.
The feeling here among the friends of the
other candidates is very bitter, as they ex-
press the belief that the appointment of
Mr.. Shelby was due to the political Jug
glery Of Mark Hanna who promised that he
would have nothing to do with it. 1t is
learned now they claim that he always in
tended that Shelby should be appointed.
The nomination of Mr.. Shelby is not held
up with any hope of ultimately defeating
it but to bring out some of the facts rela-
tive to the appointment.
There is no doubt about the fact that
the southern senators are getting very
tired Of going to Mark Hanna before they
can have anything done by the administra-
tion. There are no charges filed against
Mr.. Shelby and there is no possibility of de-
feating the nomination. A. w. b.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
NEGRO's BODY FOUND.
He Was Evidently Drunk and Froze to
Death Near Marion.

Marion, February 23.-(Special.)-
body of Zeke Jemison, colored, who has
been missing since Saturday night before
the great freeze, was found In a ditch a
short distance from the public road four
miles from Marion this morning. Two ne
groes were arrested on suspicion of having
murdered the negro.
Whites and blacks In great numbers have
been searching for the body for more than
a week. 1t was reported that evidence of
a struggle was found at the bank of the
Cahaba river and the river has been
watched carefully for several days. No
marks were on the body, but half filled
bottle of whisky was found in his pockets,
together with other trinkets. That he was
drunk and froze to death is conceded.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
UNITED MINE WORKERS.
Meet in Adjourned Session to Arrange
Scale of Wages.

Fort Smith, Ark, February The
United Mine Workers met here today in
adjourned session to make q scale of wages
for the ensuing year to confer with the
mine operators who had failed to meet
with them at their convention in this city
last week. There are sixty-fve delegates
here. but the expected mine operators are
not present. The convention adjourned to
meet tomorrow when the scale will be
submitted to such operators as are present
for approval or for rejection.
A strike will be immediately ordered at
all mines whose managers do not accept
the scale and sign up an agreement at
once. The delegates represent the majority
of miners in the Indian Territory and Ar
kansas.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
THE LEGISLATURE
HAS ADJOURNED
More Than 200 Bills Approved
by the Governor.
MOCK SESSION OF HOUSE
Was. Necessary to While Away the
Time While the Senate Was Rush
ed to the Last-Altman Bills
Passed the House.
MOCK SESSION OF HOUSE

Montgomery, February 23.-(Special.) 1.-The
general assembly of Alabama adjourned
sine die at 12 o'clock tonight.
The last day has been one of rush In the
senate; in the house a mock session was
necessary to while away the evening wait
ing on the governor to sign bills.
At the evening session the house con-
Cured in the senate amendment to the rev.
enue bill, fixing the tax on pig iron in war
rant yards in any city in Alabama at 81 per
hundred TONS This means a great deal for
the Birmingham district as 1t will enable
the furnaces to establish yards in Mobile,
where pig iron may be stored for shipment
on short notice. Waller, of Hale, cham
pioned the bill In the house.
The governor approved more than 200 bills
during the day, but several were left in
his possession unapproved and cannot now
become law
One of these was a bill which Hefiin, of
Chambers, succeeded in getting through
late tonight to abolish the commissioners
court of Coosa county and to establish
board of revenue. This bill has been
twice defeated in the house.
The Altman bills providing for municipal
ownership of water works and gas plant
passed the house after a warm debate.
Burkhalter and Gibson fought the bill on
the floor of the house on the ground that
the people did not want Birmingham to
float more bonds nor be disturbed with an
election to determine whether bonds should
be issued.
At the conclusion of important business
the speaker relinquished the chair to Hon.
John F. Burns, of Dallas, and the fun be-
gan. An extensive programme was carried
through, many ludicrous resolutions being
introduced. Sentiments were responded to
by r. ]. Lowe, Speaker Waller, President
Cunningham. Of the senate; Robinson, of
Mobile; Hcfiin, of Chambers; Mcqueen, of
Jefferson, and others.
The house finally adjourned in uproar.
while In the senate the session was closed
with prayer by Senator Hall.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
Oscar FELTON,, Company C, South Dakota
volunteers, were killed, and two other
Dakotans were wounded.
GEN. OTIS REPORTS
Loss of Property will Amount to Half a
Million Dollars.

Washington, February 2S-General Otis
today cabled the war department as fol-
lows:
MANILA, February 2S.
"Adjutant General, Washington:
Determined endeavors to burn city last
night. Buildings fired in three different
sections of the city. Fires controlled by
the troops after severe labor. A consider
able number of incendiaries shot and a few
soldiers wounded. Early this morning a
body of insurgents made a demonstration
off MacArthur's front, near Caloocan and
were repulsed. Loss of property by fire
last night probably half million dollars"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
Another Trust Formed

Chicago, February Reorganization into
a trust of about 80 per cent. of the iron and
steel bridge manufactures in America was
practically completed In Chicago today at
an adjourned session of the meeting held
in New York a week ago. It is said the
organization of the corporation win be
completed before the beginning Of the sum-
mer.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
THE SENATE

Washington, February 23.-During the en-
tire session today the senate had under
consideration the river and harbor bill.
Good progress was made. eighty-nine pages
having been disposed Of.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
Limited Privilege

From the Detroit Fress Press.
DO you allow your errand boy to sleep
in your officer" was asked Of a broker, in
the Chamber of Commerce building.
"Only during the day time"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
Extraordinary Precautions Being Taken
to Prevent Another Outbreak.
SEVERAL INoENDIARIEs SHOT
Loss of Property Will Amout to Half a
Million Dollars-Acres of Build
ings Burned-Otis Reports
to Washington.

Manila, February 23.-5:o5 p. m.-With
daylight this morning the enemy COM
menced worrying tactics at various parts of
the American line, apparently for the pur-
pose of withdrawing attention from affairs
inside the city. An attempt was made to
push through our extreme left, near Caloo-
can, but it was promptly checked by hot
and effective musketry and artillery fire.
In the meantime small bodies of rebels,
evidently some of those engaged last night
in the cowardy work at Tonic, spread out
between the city and the outposts. Every
available man was sent to drive them away
with the result that there was desultory
firing all the morning.
From to 1890 a. m. the United States
double-t -turreted monitor Monadnock Joined
in the engagement, hurling 1O-inch shells
over the American lines into bodies of the
enemy as indicated by the signal corps.
So far our casualties are one man killed
and ten wounded.
Battle in the Streets
At II o'clock there were sharp engage
ments at the Chinese cemetery and at San
Pedro Macati almost simultaneously, but
the artillery fire from both positions drove
the enemy back.
From the high towers of the city fires can
be seen burning at dozen different points
outside. Some of these are probably due
to the Monadnocks shells.
1t is currently reported that the natives
have threatened to burn Escolata and the
walled city tonight.
Scores of rebels have been arrested In the
Tondo district. A band of sixty rebels,
ments, was captured in a house.
Business is temporarily suspended.
Major-General Otis today issued gen.
eral order, directing all the inhabitants of
Manila, unless otherwise ordered, to con-
fine themselves to their homes after z
y.
will be cleared by the police. The general
also warns incendiaries and suspects that
they will be severely dealt with II dis
covered in any locality.
Great Precautions Taken
Extraordinary precautions have been
taken for the suppression of further troub-
lie, which is threatened to take place in
the city tonight But it is generally be-
lieved that last nights experience will ef-
fectively quell disturbing elements The
fire burned all day in the Tondo district
and has been clearing the residents out of
many houses in the outskirts from which
the enemy previously fred on the Ameri-
cans.
A cloud of smoke hovered over the city
today, conveying the impression to the
people about the bay and In the outside
districts that the whole city is burning.
The rebels between the city and the out
posts are being smoked out this afternoon
and driven toward the beach.
Sharp shooters at various parts of the
line are very annoying. but otherwise there
has been no further excitment since the
Illustration of the mornings attack.
lieutenant Eugene 9. French, Company
L. First Montana volunteers, and Private
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Continued on Second Page.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
Guarded by the Police

The whole route was lined with troops of
all arms and was also guarded by the po-
lice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-05
DRY GOODS.
Fl @ s [ E R Y .

Only the best grade. of Hosiery carried in
stock. Larger cities may show stock great
or in quantity but not in quality.
Misses Plain Black Lisle Thread Hose.
sizes to 8. Price 25c.
Misses Richelicu Black Isle Thread Hose.
sizes 61a to 9la. Price 25c.
Ladies Rembrandt Black Lsle Thread
Hose all szes. Price 25c
Ladies' Ricbielicu Black Isle Thread Hose
all sizes Price 25c.
Ladies' Tan Lisle Thread Hose, sizes s TO
10. Price 25c.
Ladies Black Lace Hose sizes 8 to 9l5.
Price Soc
Ladies' RichleIieu Black ard Tan Isle
Thread Hose, oil sizes. Price SOC Our
price 35c.
Ladies' Navy Blue and Polka Dot Hose,
sizes to gig rice 25c.
Ladies' Fancy Striped Lisle Thread Hose,
sizes to 8 Price So.
Ladies' Maco black Hoae, all sizes. Price
25c.
Ladies' Hermsdorf Black Cotton Hose sizes
8 to 10. Price 25e.
Ladies', Fancy Silk Striped Hose, sizes 81,
TO 10 Price 25c
Chidren's Black Ribbed Hcse for summer
wear. Price loo.
Boys Stout Sumner Ribbed Hose sizes
to 10. Price 12hc
Mems Polka Dot Half-Hose, sizes 9la to
IL. Price 25e
Mems BLACK and Tan Half Hose, sizes 91h
to 111b. Price 12lbc.
Mems Fancy Black and Tan Hose, all sizes.
Price 25c.
Infants Black Hose, sizes 4 to 5. Price
s15c.
Childrens Richielieu Isle Thread Hose,
sizes to g. Price 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-05

FOURTH OF JULY.-Yesterday was
quite generally observed as holiday,
and but little business outside OF the
sale of fire works was transacted. The
woods and rivers banks adjacent to
this city were visited by private excur-
sion parties, amateur photographers.
bicyclists and others, while excursion
trains and steamers were crowded with
people all day. As is usual on the
Fourth of July, the temperature was
too high for comfort, and those who
found shady retreats remained III them
until shutdown before starting for home.
Comparatively good order was observ-
ed, although the fusilade accompanying
the fourth of July was not wanting.
Later in the afternoon there were signs
of an approaching thunderstorm, but
the bulk of the rain fell some miles be.
low this city, and but slight shower,
barely enough to lay the dust, visited
Alexandria. After dark many portions
OF the city were painted red" by pyro-
technic displays, while the reports OF
cannon crackers and other explosives
were heard in every direction. There
were no serious accidents during the
day, although several youngsters had
their hands burned by the careless
handling Of powder
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-05
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver and kid
ney troubles as we'll as women, and feel
the results in loss of appetite, poisons
in the blood, backache, nervousness,
headache and tired, listless, rundown
feeling. But there's no need to feel
like that. Listen to ]. W. Gardner,
Idaville, Ind. He says: Electric Bit
ters are just the thing for man when
be is all rundown. and don't care
whether he lives or dies 1t did more
20 1--WE me new strength and good ap.
petite than anything l could take. /
can now eat anything and have new
lease on life" Only so cents at E. S.
Leadbeater & Sons Drug Score. Every
bottle guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-05

FIREIN THE COUNTY The residence
of Mr.. William Brawner, the old Sails
bury place, in Alexandria county, about
three miles from this city, was totally
destroyed by fire yesterday. The build
ing was owned by Dr. G. T. Klipsteio,
of this city. Mr.. Drawn lost lot OF
furniture, gold watch and q out 500
iu money. The fire caught from the
roof, but the cause is unknown as there
had been no fire in the house for some
time. The outbuildings after stub
born fight was saved. The loss amounts
to about 5000; partially insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-05

CHARGED WITH TAXING A TEAM
Malachi Ballard, negro, is held by the
District of Columbia police for the
Ale4andria authorities on the charge OF
stealing a horse and wagon, the pro-
perty Of J. II. Dabney, an undertaken
of this city. Ballard is alleged to
have stolen the team in this city and
driven it to Washington. Policeman
sullivan arrested him. He had sold
the outfit TO Washington party. Dab
new identified his property, and it was
returned to him yesterday afternoon.
This evening Ballard was turned over
to the Alexandria authorities and
Brought to this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-05

JR 0. .. A. M.-BelIe Haven Coun-
Gil, Junior Order United American Me-
chanics, met on Monday night and in
stalled the following officers Council
or, ]. W. Bartlett; Vice Councillor, G.
A. Evard; Recording Secretary, w. A
Harding; Financial Secretary, J. R
Harding; Assistant Recording Secre-
tary. J. H. Randall; Treasurer, G. n.
Cradelin; Conductor, Frank Summers;
Warden, E P. Matter; Inside Sentinel
w. A. Smoor; Outside Sentinel, George
Turner; Trustee, Frank Summers; Rep
resentstive to State Council, w. A
Harding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-05

U s JURoRs-Tne following is list
Of the u. 5. grand jurors drawn for the
term OF the court which meets in this
city today James Robinson, Brock
Wilt; Samuel Blsyden, Goodloe Hen
ry Harrison, Leesburg; J Turner, War.
saw; Hudson Scott, Norman; + c..
D cker, Fredericksburg; A. G. Stats,
Vienns; e NJ. Brown, Thornbury;
r cAard Ro+ zelle, RectortowD; Howson
Hooe, Catlett's; E NJ Brown and
Samuel DIener, Culpeper county; J. E
Mason and J. E Merchant, Accotink;
Samuel Payne, Falls Church, J. n.
Gibbs, Mt. Vernon; E. E. Kidwell,
Centreville, and Christopher Lyles,
Richard Windsor, A. B. Travis, w.
II. May, K. d. Cats, and Samue! Gar
wood, OF Alexandria.
The following is the list OF petit jurors
drawn for this term w. S. Gill, P. J.
Rollins, Robt Mofiett, w. B. Warren,
G. II. Harrison. J. T. Williams, Thad-
deus Hatcher, Jno. Clark, VIM. Saund-
ers, S. L. Howell, l. P. Bland, G. l..
Seaton, NJ. l.. Robinson, J. L. Boyd, G.
G. Wilde, w. NJ. Con, H. T. Mars.
ton, A. G. Ware, W. II. Humphrey, J.
Clinton. w. f. Terrill, Albert Carter,
J. Z. holland and F. 7. Evans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-05

POLICE COURT.-MGyor q. L. Simp.
sun presiding.-The following CASES
were disposed OF yesterday
James TIGER, charged with larceny,
was dismissed.
Thos. Foley, arrested for fighting,
forfeited So collateral.
Virginia Gordon md Charles Carter,
both colored, arrested for disorderly
conduct, were fined IS each.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
Title Pondexter, charged with dis.
orderly conduct, was fined So.
A man, arrested for being drunk and
disorderly, Was dismissed.
Clinton Haney and Robert Smith, ar
rested for being drunk and disorderly,
were fined $3.50 each.
Joseph Haines, colored, charged with
being drunk and assaulting Lieutenant
Smith, was fined So
Benz. Henderson, colored, charged
with assault and beating Rose Wood,
was fued So.
Preston Weathers, colored, charged
with assauting and cutting colored
woman with knife, was fined 50.
Wallace SkeltOu, colored, charged
with assault and beating Laura Beck
ham, was fined So.
VIM johnson, colored, charged with
assault on Abe DOUGLASS, was fined IS
A man arrested for dIsorderly conduct
was fined 81 80.
Night. Report Last night was cloudy
and warm. Nine prisoner and three
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-05

U. S. CoURT.-Judge Edmund Wad-
dill preSiding-The July term of o. s.
Court met today, Judge Waddill and all
the court officers being present. The
grand jury, with Samuel Dener as fore
man, was sworn and retired to their
rooms.
! The grand jury returned the follow
ing: ,
John B. Parkins, of Prince William
county, charged with opening regis.
tered letter and abstracting therefrom
pension check for SIS; true bill.
Sidney Smith Foster, colored, charg
ed with stealing mail bag in this city,
and DESTROYING the contents; true bill
James E. Waters and Frank Will
liams, both colored, charged with bur-
glarizing the postoffice at Wheatland,in
Loudoun county; true bill.
Caroline Brown, for perjury in pen.
sion case; true bill.
Thos. Bayley, for making false re-
turns of cancellations; q true bill.
The grand jury was then excused till
tomorrow.
u S. vs.. J. 3. Parkins, indicted for
opening registered letter. &c; jury
aud verdict of guilty and sentence sus-
pended. The accused is respectable
youth AID promises to become better
man and enlist in the army and go to
the Philippines if released.
Herbert A. Davis, of Fauquier coun.
tg. indicted for violating The postal
laws in making false returns as post
master at Meelz; continued till January
term
Court then adjourned till tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-05

PERsoNAL.-Mas-er Willie Wa kins
who has been so seriously i'll at his
home In West End is much improved.
Mrs. Smith, OF 50 Plume street, has
gone to Alexandria where she will
spend some time. Norfolk Pilot.
Mrs. Sallie Y. Mcdaniel, principal
of Lee School, has gone to Surry
county to spend part of her vacation.
Mrs. H Herwg has gone to Clifton
Springs, n. Y, TO spend part of the
summer.
Messrs E. Meredith aud J T. Thorn
tor of Prince William county, were in the
city today.
A!etter from King George county says:
miss Sadie Male. pretty young lady of
Alexandria, is the guest of Miss Dora Hooe.
in this county Rev. VIM. Msrstels and
family. of Alexandria are visiting Mrs Mar
stells's mother. in King George. Mr.. Mar
stella will preach at Potomac Baptist Church
next sunday, it is understood.
Mr. William Jolly has secured position
in au Indian agency in Wyoming.
Mr. and Mrs. J. 4. Adams have gone 10
Silcott's Springs TO spend few weeks.
Mr.. George A. Green, of Manassas was in
The city yesterday aud enjoyed the company
of number of his s"quaiutsnces and friends.
Mr.. George Canning Wilde, formerly of
this city, but now of Richmond, is here as Il
u. S. juryman. Age does not withcr nor
custom stale his Infinite variety.
Mr. Henry C. Saymsker spent the Fourth
among friends in Loudoun.
Misses Tilie and Kettle Agnew returned
from u delightful visit to Herndon this even
ing
Miss Angela NJ. Nevett has gone to West
End, near Falls Church. 10 spend few weeks
Miss Hattie Taylor, of Alexandria, is the
guest of Miss Edmonia Lee at her homo
Highland Home."- Fredericksburg Star.
Mr.. D. McCsrty Ramsay psid a visit to
his Cd home yesterday in order 10 be present
at the 91st birthday of his father, Mr.. g. w.
d. Ramsay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-05

Our baby has been continually troub-
led with collie and cholera infantum
since his birth, and all that We could
do for him did not seem to give more
than temporary relief, until we tried
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. Since giving that re-
medy he has not been troubled. We
want to give you this testimonial as 40
evidence OF our gratitude, not that you
need it to advertise your meritorious
remedy.-G. NJ. Law, Keokuk, Iowa.
For sale by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-05

RUN OyER.-Henry Rector, negro
employed on farm near Falls Church,
overcome by liquor W. mt to sleep on the
track of the Washington and Falls
Church Railroad yesterday and was
run over by the cars He was carried
to the hospital in Washington, where
it was found that be had been severely
but not fatally injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-05

4. E. LEE CAMP.-The regular
monthly meeting of Lee Camp was held
on Monday night, Command or Wyck z
OFT, presiding. One application for
membership was received and one new
member elected. Resolutions of thanks
to the Seventeenth Virginia Regiment
Chapter, U. D. c., were adopted for
copies Of the Confederate Veteran"
sent to their hail. The committees
appointed at a previous meeting pre-
sented their resolution on the death Of
comrades r. w. Avery aud VIM. n.
Bacon. Other business OF private ma
ture was transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-05

THE EXCURSION of the Union Sun
day Schools TO River View tomorrow,
promises TO be Que of the largest and
most enjoyable cuttings the schools
have ever given to this public resort,
and the committee in charge of the
affair will spare no pains to make ell
the children enjoy themselves. Those
who wish to have good time should
90 with the schools tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-05

We have also for sale The
Dixie" Mosquito Frames and
Nets which are easily attached
to any style of wood, brass,
iron or folding bed without in
any way defacing the same
Come and look at these and
get full directions how to use
them. They are easily put up
and always in working order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-05
4th July Outings.

One case Of Mems Madras, Silk and Per.
Gale Summer Outings to open July 1. This
collection of new patterns is specially select.
ed for use on July 4, .nd the remainder OF
the summer. Prices aboat one.half Of those
asked in the early part of the season.