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The age-herald., 1899-06-20
MEDALS OF HONOR
Will be Given Men Who Fought the
 Manila Battle

Washington, June 19.-It is stated at the navy department that every man attached to the Olympia, Boston. Baltimore, Con- cord. Raleigh, Petrel and McCulloch dur ing the battle of Manila harbor, regardless of rank or station, will receive medal of honor.
 The McCulloch, which was a revenue cut ter at the outbreak of the war, was trans- ferred to the naval service and added to Admiral Dewey's fleet She rendered ef- ficient support in the brilliant engage ment which eliminated in the annihiation of the Spanish fleet, and also carried the first of the news of Admiral Dewey's vic tory to Hong Kong.
 In view of these facts, it was deemed proper that the officers and men of the Me- Culloch should share equally with the oth- CTS in the distribution of the congressional medals, notwithstanding the fact that the McCuloch has since resumed her regular duties in the revenue cutter service under the treasury department.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
ATTORNEY POWELL
Appointed Special Judge in Absence o
 Judge Greene

Judge Samuel E. Greene, of the criminal court. was unable to take his place on the bench yesterday owing to the critical ill., ness of his little son and Attorney Charles B. Powell was appointed special judge of the court to serve during his absence. Early yesterday morning Judge Greene notified William M Burgin, clerk of the court, of his inability to attend court and message was at once sent to Governor Johnston at Tuscaloosa requesting him to appoint a special judge.
 About 10 o'clock the following message was received from Governor Johnston:
 Tuscaloosa, Ala, June 19 1899. ''W. M. Burgin, Clerk Criminal Court, Bir- mingham, Ala:
 Notify Charles B. Powell that he is ap- pointed special judge of criminal court
 "JoS. F. JOHNSTON,
 Governor" MT. Powell was at once notified and en- tered immediately upon the discharge of his duty.
 The special judge is a well-known mem- Der of the local bar and his many friends are congratulating him upon the honor he has received in being appointed to occupy the seat of Judge Greene, than whom no judge in Alabama stands higher.
 Under the law MT. Powells compensa- tion will be $12. 50 per day.
 At o'clock the court was ready for
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
National Fete at the
Park This Evening

The pretty driveways leading to the park at North Birmingham will be crowded this afternoon and evening, and the crowd go- ing out will be well filled also, for the fete which the ladies of the Greene have arranged will bring out everybody who is at all interested In a noble cause. The pavilion a the park will be decorated with bright colors, and ices will be served by a number of society girls. The hours are from to and from to 10.
 This evening the grounds will be ablaze with buntings, which. together with the moonlight, will make a picturesque and attractive scene. A band will be stationed in the pavilion. In addition to those men, toned last week who will constitute the re- ceiving parry will be each member of the Creche. The occasion will be a delight full event and most appropriate for a sum- mer evening.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
Mississippi River Commission

New York, June 19.-The first of several meetings of the Mississippi river commis- sion was held in the army building today. Colonel G. L. Gillespie presided and the others present were Major B. M. Harrod, New Orleans; R. S. Dexter, Fort Wayne, Ind; Lieutenant-ColonelA Ames Stickney. Corps of Engineers St. Louis; Major T. II.
 Handbury, secretary of the board. The meeting today was preliminary one Re- ports were received from the assistant en- gineers in charge of the work at various points. The work of the commission will include mapping out work for the coming wear and the preparation of the committed s annual report to be submitted to congress.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
WOMEN AND MEN ALL THREW BRICKS More Trouble Caused by Strike of Street Car EmpIoyeS
 in Cleveland.

Cleveland, o, June 19-Late this afternoon non-union railway employe was sent to the hospital in consequence. The company be- gan today the operation of opening new lines-those on Scoyille and Central avenues.
 One of the Scoville cars was met at the crossing of the Pennsylvania railroad by a mob of more than 2,000 men and women. A shower of bricks and stones fell about the car. Women threw bricks and handed them to the men who were in the front of the crowd. The motorman, A. J. McGrew, of St. Louis, was struck on the head with a brick and rendered unconscious. The pa- trolman on the car was also hit with a brick, but not seriously hurt.
 nen a detachment of officers arrived the mob had dispersed and no arrests were made. The street company and their striking employees held no conference to- day The state board of arbitration is now trying to bring the employees and company together.
 Early in the morning men and women set to work greasing the tracks at the corner of Pearl street and Clark avenue and at the corner of Scranton and Clark avenues and also at the corner of Jenning and Clark avenues.
 The tracks were so well greased with oil, soap and other substances that the opera tion of cars was effectually prevented. The company today opened two new lines, Gen. tral and Scovile avenues running at six minutes intervals.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
"Anti.Expansionists"
Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The Birmingham press of the Sth instant copies from the Washington Post an arti- cle or interview in which the Hon. Gas ton A. Robbins assumes to speak for the people of Alabama on the subject of ex- pansion, on which he declared that there is no anti-eXpansion sentiment in Alabama but on the contrary the people of Alabama are strong believers in territorial expan- sion.
 The News by way of endorsing the above says: This Is the way Alabamians view the expansion question:" and by way of emphasis adds: Ut is to the advantage of Alabamians to favor expansion territor- ially and commercially" l do not know by what authority these assumed mouth pieces speak for the people of Alabama on a matter involving as this does the most momentouS and vital problem that the peo- pie have been called upon to solve for many years, viz, a choice between republ- canism and imperialism. Our fathers fought two exhausting and bloody wars to free themselves and their posterity from the rule and dominion of the best imper- ial government on earth, and formulated and established a republic under which we lived happily and prosperous for nearly century (until 1S60) Since that time we have continued to maintain a quasi repub- lican government and continued to grow and prosper. Is it possible that the noble men ana patriots or ITO made great mis- take and were those of 1872 guilty of criminal mistake in the sacrifices they make to perpetuate this political fabric?
 Will we now at the bidding of certain classes and interests revoke all that has been done and unsay all the praises we have sung to the republic and for the inter- est of England and a few Anglo-Ameri- cans plunge headlong into imperialism?
 God knows we are sufficiently near to mlitarism now of which we are contin- ually reminded by the rapid progress we
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
In Society.

Mrs. William D. Nesbit returned yester- terday from Blount.
 Mrs. w. E. Leake and Miss Armstead have returned to the city after an absence of several weeks
 Among the affairs of last week for the little folks was the birthday party which Mrs. William A. Chenoweth gave for her daughter, Miss Margaret Chenoweth, on Saturday afternoon.
 Mrs Richard Randolph on her return from Niagara will go to Nashville. where she will be the guest of Mrs. John Ruhm, Jr
 Miss Kate Rogan returned yesterday from Memphis.
 Attorney Charles E. Davis, of Rome, Ga., was in the city yesterday on a visit to his aunt, Mrs. J. H. Stiff.
 Miss Mamie Moore returned yesterday from Greensboro after a week or two of gaiety. She is one of the most charming of the younger belles in society.
 Among the Alabamians at Tate are: MT. and Mrs. John W. Tomlinson, MT. M. Cliff ford, of Birmingham; Senator E. w. Pet tus, of Selma; Dr. and Mrs. Paul Jones, of CttAiuSllJ anu d Ol AlOHlBOuleTy people.
 Miss Roberta Pearson entertained a num- Der of her little friends yesterday after noon at a garden party at the residence of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Robert H.. Pearson.
 MT. Charles c. Washburn returned yes- terday to the city.
 Miss Rena Langley has returned to Anniston.
 MT. and Mrs. Peyton G. Bowman left yesterday for Chicago.
 number of the younger set will dance this evening at Lakeview.
 Miss Fannie Gerry Wilder of Boston, who has been spending the winter in Birming- ham with her sister, Mrs. Benjamin Guck- enberger, will leave with the latter today for Washington, D. c. They will go later to New England, where they will spend the summer.
 The regular monthly meeting of the new board of control of the Woman's club will meet on Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock in the library of the club.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Paxton Burton of Mont gomery are the guests of MT. and Mrs. R. F. Kolb.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

business with the following juries for the week organized:
 Jury No. 1-J. A. Hilliard, R. F. Vines, A. W. Mack, J. A. Golden, T. J. Stephens, L. P. Craig, J. M. Doss. Robert Caddell. William Bell, W. M. Thompson, G. W. Moore, J. w. McCune.
 Jury No. 2-P. B. Kennedy, M. w. Jacks. William Hardy, J. G. Patton, T. Y. Prude. Pleas Farley, T. c. Price, B. s. Hodges. w. R. Waldrop, J. M. Hughes, J. A. Smith son, George E. Sherbett.
 The entire afternoon session was taken up with the trial of the case of Burt Car lisle on the charge of grand larceny, which will be argued this morning.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
The ElgI 5Hour Law

Denver, Col, June 19.-The supreme court today dcsigrsted June 29 for argu- ment on the habeas corpus instituted to test the validity of the eight hour law. The committee from the Shelters Mems union, which was in consultation on Sum- day with Manager Grant, and the citizens advisory committee reported to the union today that the trust smelters would not re- cede from their original proposition of a Upper cent. advance, though the eight hour shifts would be permitted that the trust management was not disposed to recognize the union.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
PROGRAMME
North Birmingham Park, Tuesday. June
 20, 8 to 10 p. m.-By Memoh's Band

March, Hero Hobson," "....... ....... .Memoli Overture-"The War Songs of the Boys in Blue, ,"..... .....Laurendeau Clarinet Solo, "Ohr Varie," ,"..... .. Thornton
 Mr. W. H. Crumrine.
 March, "The Bride-E Elect" Sousa Fantasia, "The Hunting Scene" (De- scriptive) ....... ........ ....... .BucaloSsi
 INTERMISSION.
 March, Stars and Stripes Forever. .Sousa Medley Sounds from the Sunny South" Medley, Sounds From the Sunny SoutH, ....... ''..'... .RODDlnSOn March, Colonel Roosevelt" ........ .Farrara Overture, Village Belle"..... ..... Daniels Jsinale,...- ....."Potpurri of National Airs"
 PHIL MEMOLI, Director
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
[. ..WOMAN AND SOCIETY.
RY ANNIE KEHpREcK MALkER.

are making in centralization which is only another name for imperialism and imper- ialism is militarfsm and militarism is despotism.
 With due deference to these self-consti- tuted mentors, I beg to dissent from their conclusions, and venture to inquire by what authority they assume to speak so conh- dently for the people of Alabama. The people will be glad to be enlightened as to how they will be benefited by change to imperialism. A. D. JOHNSON.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
Mrs. yinslow's Soothing syru

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHII.- DREN WHILE TEETHING with PER- FECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN; CURE WIND COLO. and is the best rem adv for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents bottle
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
Cotton Acreage Reduced

Atlanta, Ga., June 19.-Commissioner of Agriculture Stevens, in his report issued today, says the cotton acreage in Georgia has been reduced IS per cent. and that the reduction in the entire cotton belt will average the same percentage. The acreage in corn in Georgia has been increased 24 per cent. and wheat shows an increase of 1h per cent.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
Rescued from Wrecked Ship

Kingston, Jamaica, June 19-The British steamer Brooklyne, Capt. List, from Bal timore for Port Antonio, Jamaica, which arrived here today, brought an officer and three men of the British steamer Ethel wold, Captain Henshaw, from Philadelphia for Port Antonio, who were picked up IS hours after they had left the Ethelwold in distress to seek assistance. Later the Ethelwold could not be found and it is thought she sank.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
Our Comfort

From the Chicago Record.
 q rather like this house-cleaning time O year"
 You don't mean it!''
 "Yes; when I get home at night my wife is so tired that she lets me have my own way about everything"
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
W. c. T. U.

The Woman,s Christian Temperance union will meet this afternoon at 4;a0 o'clock in the parlors of the First Meth odist church. All members are earnestly requested to be present.
 MRS. GEO c. JEFRON, Secretary.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
MEN CURED FREE.

A most successful remedy has been found for sexual weakhess such as impo- tency, varicocele, shrunken organs, nerv- ous debility, lost manhood, night emis- sions, premature discharge and all other results of self-abuse or exceSses. It cures any case of the difficulty, never fails to restore the organs to full natural strength and vigor. The doctor who made this won derful discovery wants to let every man know about it. He will therefore send the receipt giving the various ingredients to be used so that all men at a trifling ex- pense can cure themselves. He sends the receipt free, and all the reader need do is to send his name and address to L. w.
 Knapp, M. D., 14S9 Hull Bldg, Detroit, Mich, requesting the free receipt as re- ported in this paper. It is a generous offer. and all men ought to be glad to have such an opportunity. 66. tue thur 8t
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
The Story Contraaicted

Ottawa, Ont, June 19.-The statement published in New York today that the Do- minion government has told England to choose between Canada and the United States in the Alaskan boundary question Is positively contradicted in government cir cles here.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
REGULATIONS l OF ENSLEY CITY. Augmented by Filing of Two
 Damage Suits. L. L. KING WANTS $2O,O0O Claims That He Was Prosecuted on the Charge of Perjury and Game
 Clear = News of the
 Various Courts
L. L. KING WANTS $2O,O0O

The trials and tribulations of the munich pal authorities of the thriving little city of Ensley were yesterday augmented by two heavy damage suits, one of which was filed against Mayor N W. Scott, individually, and the other against the board of mayor and aldermen collectively.
 The infant city was incorporated only short time ago under the general laws of the state, and in its few months of cor porate existence it has successiveIy wrest- led with the liquor question. Unsatisfactory franchise grants, internal dssention and other mooted questions, which have caused more experienced salons to quake in their boots.
 The damage suits in question were fled in the city court in this city by L. l.. King, who asks $1000O in each case for alleged malicious arrest and prosecution on the charge of perjury, preferred by Mayor Scott before an alderman of the city, pre- siding as mayor with the Jurisdiction of a justice of the peace.
 The plaintiff further alleges that the charge against him was judiclally investi- gated, prosecution ended and that he was discharged.
 The suits are the outcome of a trial in the mayors court, in which 1t was charged that King swore falsely.
 Suit Against the Louisville & Nashville
 A 5000 damage suit was also filed in the city court against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, the plaintiff being Julius Cory who alleges that he was thrown off moving freight train and badly injured near Oxmoor on June g. 1899, by an employe of the road, after he had been given permission to ride on the train by another employe.
 Both divisions of the city court are wind ing up the business of the term which ends on June 50.
 Judge Wilkerson will today hear d writ of habeas corpus in behalf of Jim Lee the champion cake walker, who is charged with forgery.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
ONE FARE ROUND TRIP
To Cincinnati, Account of Saengerbund,
 Via A. G. s. R. R.

On account of the Triennial Convention, North American Saengerbund, the Ala bama Great Southern Railroad will sell tickets from all points to Cincinnati and return at rate of one fare. Tickets on sale June 26 and 27; final limit July g.
 Double daily service in both directions No. leaving Birmingham 5:55 a. m., reaches Cincinnati same evening at 7:SO No. leaving Birmingham at 4:15 D. m., arrives at Cincinnati next morning at 7:45 Free reclining chair cars Chattanooga to Cincinnati on this train.
 Pullman sleepers on all trains.
 Call on R. M. Ellis, T. P. A. 2019 First avenue, for detailed information. 6-7-td
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
The ResnrrectIonIst

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Let's see; you're a believer in the theory that Bacon was the real Shake- speare, aren't you?"
 q was; but I've got a new claimant now"
 "Who is it?"
 "Frohman."
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

A DAYLIGHT TRIP TO CINCINNATI.
 Leave Birmingham 5:55 a. m., via Ala bama Great Southern railroad, arrive Cin- cinnau same evening at 7:30.
 Beautiful scenery and service unsurpass- ed 5-1A-tf.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
MMMK<xs;s0

Is prepared at our brewery and is guaran teed unequaled in quality, purity and medi cinal virtue.
 ANHEUSER-BUSCH BREWING ASSN.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
Crockett Arsenic -Lithia Springs and Baths
"Wh0 IS itY' "Frohnnan."

OPENS JUNE 1st Elevation good. As a nerve tonic, anti dyspeptic and restorative these waters and baths are unsurpassed. Relieves rheu- matic, skin and kidney troubles and kind red diseases. | Hears and beautifies the complexion. Modern conveniences. For particulars address
 M. c. THOMAS. Mgr. SEAMS VILE, VA. 5-1S-eod2m.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
Circuit Court


 In the circuit court juries for the week were organized as follows:
 Jury No. 1-Ferd Marx. Simon Spiro, A. R. Lacey, w. D. Key, J. w. Allen, Gus Lee, J. L. McWilliams, E. B. Knight, A. G. Marsh Louis Gelders, James E. Long, B. M Wadrop.
 Jury No. 2-G. w. Rojer, z. T. Blalock, A. s. Smith, J. E. Snoddy, R. L. Emond, c. c. Terry. R. D. Hewlett, J. T. McPher- son, w. c. Phillips, J. w. Richie w. M. Levi Peter Blaw.
 The case of Mrs. Mary E. Stribbling ad- ministratrix, vs. the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad company was taken up and will probably occupy several days in trial. The plaintiff sues for dam ages for the death of her husband who was an engineer and who was killed near Cordova some time ago.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

WALTHAM WATCHES. The best and most reliable timekeepers made in this country or in any other 7bs "PsSoed American Katcb an Aust,ated book 9f - tsSg formattO1 abont oatcbes 0D be SeM upon yeqUe
 AneridGN W,atbam WIatcb Co., NIaHbam, Mass.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20
Probate OMce

The following were among the deeds filed for record in the probate office yesterday:
 John NJ. O'Brien and Margaret and Jas. O'Conner to M. P Messer: Strip of land in eastern section of city. near crossing of Southern railroad and East Lake line; con sideration, $2,3e0.
 T. N. Angln to Massey Lee Barker: Lots No. 77 7S, 79, 80, 81, S2 and S3, of Chas. T. McMillan survey; consideration, s1,5O0.
 J. A. Redus and wife to L. T. Kelly: Eff ty-nine and one-half acres in section l4, township 16, range 4 west; consideration, $600.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

Mrs. William D. Nesbit returned yester- terday from Blount.
 Mrs. w. B. Leake and Miss Armistead have returned to the city after an absence of several weeks.
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

Among the affairs of last week for the little folks was the birthday party which Mrs William A. Chenoweth gave for her daughter, Miss Margaret Chenoweth, on Saturday afternoon
The age-herald., 1899-06-20

Mrs. Richard Randolph on her retur from Niagara will go to Nashville. wher she will be the guest of Mrs. John Kuhn Jr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-11
The worlds Largest Grnpevines.

FROM me Nin francisco thrOHtriF.
II has been already announced by telegraph
that old nGe is telling upon the big grapevine
in FL Montecito Valley. n few miles from Santa
Barbara Tn" vino has the distinction Of being
tn" largest in tn" world. bur il is rapidly dying
stands. Albert NlcG"e, has offered il to tho
Santa Barbara Chamber OF Commerce. Ii In to
be cut down soon and the trunk and so much
Of the branches as can be accomm odat"d in the
building will form permanent exhibit in the
Chamber 81 COMMERCE rooms
The original mother vino, as IL was called
died in 1870. and tho year following il Wns
taken 10 the Centennial Exposition at Phila-
d"'pha, whcrt II was viewed bv thousands as a
r"markahIe Illustration Of Caifornia's nro-
ductiveness. The old vine stood near the
younger one. II was three feet and ten inches
in circumference Of trunk and the spreading
branches covered n trcllis sNventy-0vn feet
square The present vine is only three or four
inches smaller in circumference than ia
parent, ani II covers nearly as much space IL
has produced four tons OF grapes in n sing
season in its prime. 1t is now nearly 100 years
old
Whom tn" Montccito vine il gone, Santa Bar
bara county will still claim the largest gra na-
vine on earth. Tor on ranch in the Carniutera
valley th"r" Is growing thrifty double vim.
SAID 10 come from single stock below tho arr
fac" of the ground. This double vine Mt Car.
plntcrla is over six feet in circumfr renee All
81 these big santa Barbara vines are Of the
Mission variety,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-11

A Wasp That Terrifles the Wicked Female
Tarantula and Eats Her Up.

ct OW down on tho Rio Granlo River " said n
tr,,,, ,,,x,,, ,,b,ro ,h., s,,,I. va hao,,I
man ''''' ,'H"H' "''' Wv 0"""S "'' "'"'''
almost red hot with TN" sun there grow the
biggest ccntipedrs the biggest rattesnakos
90 ,iooo.t ,,,.,,,,o, Ia ,L u.,,ll 7, 49,,
anu pE"eS1 '"'"n'n''9 W VI" M"''", II you
can look at one of these tarantuas when he is
pinned fHst to a board with the naturalist =
th'' stool ''n' ana you are sure that ne
is good and dad and cannot spring
H., ,or,,s m i,,,rosti,,, s,l,oot 10 .,,,,,r
~ ~" '"'"i' an INV, S".''Il ~ Stuuy'
with eight legs and eight eyes. Their
o,I,rs no J,rl. hror.r and VIAL, ,rh, ,on,oro
e''''7 "'' val n .''"'' """ o'A' W. 'o''"'"
tarantula il said 10 be t"kN SPOUSE and to
have n summary way, all her owl,. u! gettipg
ri., ~ har o,n.,,,t ,,h,, CIV, 2, 49,, hi,,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-11

attack the suit in which they Judge a player
holds reentry In preference to establishing a
suit OF their own against him. Nothing Is 80
exasperating to a good player as to lose his re-
entry cards Just as he gets his suit established.
but before he IL able to get at the trumps. One
OF the hardest things for "A student Of the com.
nonsense game to learn IL the importance OF
going in second hand with high cards so rs to
save his partners inferred retntries until the
time has come for him to use them.
When the fourth hand wins tho frst trick
and returns the suit at once. he should have
good reasons for IT, or he is simply promoting
the adversaries game. Many PLAYERS are
tempted by an apparent advantage in tho
position. such as leading up to weakness. but
they should avoid such combinations II they
have ANYTHING OF their own to play for. II Is
only when you have nothing to do yourself
that you can afford to try, and make something
out OF the adversaries. Here IL n hand in which
the dealer. Z. turned the four Of hearts and
thought he saw a chance to take advantage Of
the original leader by going right back with
his suit: