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The age-herald., 1899-01-11
And Was in Conference With Friends
 Yesterday.
COMPLICATIONS WILL ARISE
He and the Present Candidate. Hon. Ross c. Smith, Are
 Intimate Friends.

A prominent young democrat and lead- ing business man of Birmingham who has been very much discussed for the mayor alty is Alderman Mel Drennen.
 Mir. Drennen is one of the best known and influential young men in the business life of Birmingham; and on yesterday great number of admirers and friends waited on him at his office and urged him to become a candidate for mayor. He seemed reluctant, and gave no definite answer to the friendly representations made to him.
 Early last evening MT. Drennen was seen for moment in the lobby of the Morris, and was polntedly asked the question if he would be a candidate for mayor.
 Had Not Fully Considered
 He evaded direct answer by saying that he had not fully considered the matter, that he had a private engagement, and did not have the time, or the desire, at the moment to discuss it. Therefore he beg ged to be excused.
 To his most intimate personal friend who urged him to say off-hand and at once what his intentions were, he declared that he would take his own time to arrive at a conclusion; that in view of the represen- tations made to him during the day he felt mpelled to proceed with caution, and certainly with ordinary discretion.
 q have not yet made up my mind" he said, and then he went his way.
 However that may be, MT. Drennen was widely discussed yesterday afternoon and last night as a possible candidate for mayor Indeed he was talked about as a very portable candidate for the first of Bir- minghams municipal honors.
 Would Bring Complications
 It is clearly understood that MT. Dren- nen's candidature for the mayoralty would give rise to widespread complications and embarrassment, because a great number of his warmest personal friends are likewise the warmest friends of Hon. Ross C. Simth. If both gentlemen should ask for the mayoralty their mutual friends would be painfully embarrassed, notwithstanding the fact that MT. Smith is first to ask for sup port.
 Mr. Smith and Alderman Drennen them- selves are very intimate friends.
 Naturally enough each has friends who do not favor strongly the other, but that fact can lead to no breach of good will If both be in the contest, then the fight for the mayoralty will be extremely lively.
 Today or tomorrow shall tell whether there will be a contest between thes etwo old young friends-Smith and Drennen.
The age-herald., 1899-01-11
YOUNG AT SIXTY.

Serene comfort and happiness in ad- vanced years are realized by compara- lively few women.
 Their hard lives, their liabi1itt tc, se- rious troubles on account of their pecu- liar organism and their profouHd igno- rance concerning themselves, all con- bine to shorten the period of usefulness and fill their later years with suffering
 Mrs. Pinl1ham has done muchto make women strong. She has given advice to many that has shown them how to guard against disease and retain vigor- ons health in old age. From every cor ner of the earth there is constantly com ing the most convincing statements from women, showing the efficacy of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound in overcoming female ills. Here is letter from Mrs. J. c. Orms, of 22O Horner St., Johnstown, Pa, which is earnest and straight to the point:
 DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-I feel it my duty to tell all suffering women that I think your remedies are wonderful. I had trouble with my head, dizzy spells and hot flashes. Feet and hands were cold, was very nervous, could not sleep well, had kidney trouble, pain in ovaries and congestion of the womb. Since taking your remedies I am better every way My head trouble is all gone, have no pain in ovaries, and am cured of womb trouble. I can eat and sleep well and am gaining in flesh. I consider your medicine the best to be had for female troubles"
 The present Mrs. Pinkhams experi- ence in treating female ills is unparal- lelled, for years she worked side by side with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, and for sometime past has had sole charge of the correspondence department of her great business treating by letter as many as hundred thousand ailing women during a single year.
The age-herald., 1899-01-11
WEST VIRGINIA
Democrats Expect to Win on Republi-
 can Wrangles.

Charleston, W. Va, January 10-The re- publican legislative caucus resulted in the almost unanimous selection of E. s. Mar shall of Hancock, for president of the upper house.
 In the house democratic caucus tonight there was contests for speaker, o. s. Mckinney, of Marion county, being unani- mousy elected.
 The United States senatorship question was not brought into the caucus, but it is conceded that the harmonious organization was brought about in the interest of J. T. MeGraw, leading candidate for senator. The democrats are jubant because the republican members of the senate, which body they control, had wrange in the or- ganization and N. E. Whitaker, Scotts ac- credited candidate for the presidency of the senate, remained out of the caucus and did not get vote.
The age-herald., 1899-01-11
FOR EXPAN SION.
Emory Smith Says Flag Should Not Be
 Lowered.

Philadelphia, January 10.-Postmaster- General Emory Smith addressed the Con- temporary club tonight on 'The Future of American Foreign Politics."
 His speech was an eloquent indorsement of the expansion policy. He argued that this country has precisely the same right to acquire the islands of the Pacific that be- long to every other nation, and that in do- ing so we do not trespass upon any others province or transgress any just rule of con- duct. The Monroe doctrine is not affected, declared the speaker, adding:
 "We are in the Philippines, and there we shall stay if the deliberate judgment of the American people deem it best. We have upheld the Monroe doctrine for three-quar- ters of a century, and we shall continue to uphold 1t for all time to come It's vitality and validity have rested on our determina- tion to maintain it and upon the unwilling ness of any European power to come in conflict with us over 1t, and 1t will be just as vital and valid with the same lifeblood of efficacy in the future as in the past"
The age-herald., 1899-01-11
A Growing Friendship

London, January 1O.-The conference be- tween Marquis De Noailles and Kaiser Will liam Is the chief topic at all the European chancellories, and there are all sorts of ru- mors, for the most part purely guess work. The conference seems, however, to be a token of growing friendship between Ger many and France, arising from mutual in- terests. Emperor William has long en- deavored by tactful civiities to extinguish the French chronic hatred of Germany. His amenities were lukewarmly received by France until FrenchSinterests, as is now the case, began to dictate cultivating Germany
 while the concentration of French hatred upon England tends to defect 1t from Ger many. This Emperor William proposes to utilize in furtherance of his policy.
The age-herald., 1899-01-11

swing to the head, Tom uppercutting with the left to the head. Sparring continued without any injury to either, and then Tom shouted "Pm tired" The Kid led a beau tiful left for the head but Tom played for the body, landing his left seemingly low and Mccoy dropped to the floor of the ring where he wriggled for eight seconds. It looked as if Mccoy were down about twelve seconds, but the referees count was only eight Mccoy came up again, seemingly uninjured and finished the round Sparring. Ninth Round-McCoy opened with a left on the jaw, and Tom replied with left and right on the head, forcing the Kid all over the ring. Tom forced the fighting into his own corner, where he got Mccoy with ter rible left in the stomach, sending a pail of water all over Tim Sullivan who was sitting in a box. Mccoy recuperated quick ly, but got another welt in the wind which forced him to the ropes Then Tom forced the fighting and landed half a dozen hard lefts on the breast and stomach as Mccoy was trying to- get away to the left. This was Toms round by long odds.
 Tenth Round-McCoy kept skipping to the rSht and ran into a clinch, where he held Tom without a blow being struck. Sharkey taking the advice of Tom ORourke, played for the body, but Mccoy effectively guarded himself Then Tom turned his attention to the body and landed on the ribs with his left Then Sharkey turned his attention to
 
 the right Sharkey having a decided ad- vantage. The sailor let fly both left and right, landing on the body and forcing Me Coy to the east end of the ring, close to the center Mccoy faltered and Tom caught him with left swing on the neck. Mccoy fell to the floor of the ring, with his head hanging over the lowest of the three ropes looking imploringly around. The Kid lay there helplessly while the referee counted ten seconds, after which he struggled to his feet and Sharky not knowing that the limit had expired rushed at him once more this time swinging right on the neck just below the jaw, Mccoy falling again. Then Mccoy seemed to be in a helpless condition, but the referee did not trouble himself in count ing seconds, but waved his right hand to Sharkey to retire to his corner, saying at the same time: "I counted Mccoy out on the other fall; you've won." Mccoy strug- gled to his feet and staggered to his corner where his seconds were alreay awaiting him and they placed him on the stood, while Sharkey's adherents almost smothered him with embraces and congrat tula tions. Time of round one minute and thirteen seconds.
The age-herald., 1899-01-11
BILL FOR WHEELER.
That Regular Officers May Retire With
 Volunteer Rank.

Washington, January 1O.-Representative Stallings, of Alabama, today introduced for General Wheeler bill providing that of ficers of the regular army who served with distinction during the war with Spain shall. when retired, be given the highest rank held by him in the volunteer service.
 Also a bill providing that the distinctive badges adopted by the military societies of men who served in the army or navy during the war with Spain may be worn upon all occasions of ceremony by persons who are members of such organizations in their own right or by inheritance.
The age-herald., 1899-01-11
WEDDING IN
 JEWISH SOCIETY
Sydney Mohr Weeds Miss TeSsye
 Fraleigh.
TEMPLE EMANUEL CROWDED
With Admirers of the Contracting Par ties Groom Prominent in Montgom- cry Business Circ!es-Bride Pop
 ular Birmingham Belle.

A social event of great interest was the marriage of Miss Tessye Fraleigh of this city to Sidney J. Mohr, of Montgomery, which was celebrated last evening at Tenn pie Emanuel, corner Fifth avenue and Sey- entcenth street, Rabbi Morier Newfleld off, ficiatihg.
 The temple was beautifully decorated and was filled with the friends of the contract ing parties. At the appointed hour the bridal party entered, the bride elegantly attired, leaning upon the arm of her father was preceded to the altar by her maid of honor, Miss Emma Steiner, of Montgomery, the bridesmaids, Misses Mamie Grlel and Theresa Steiner, of Montgomery, and Miss Mcna Kaufman, of Birmingham, and the groomsmen, Messrs. Albert Moag, Terry Griel and Charles A. Kohn. of Montgomery, where she was met by the groom, attended by his best man, Eugene Flies, of Bir- mingham.
 At the conclusion of the ceremony, which was impressively performed, reception was rendered at the home of the brides parents in north Seventeenth street, and many friends called to extend congratula- tions and well wishes.
 The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful and costly presents At 12:35 o'clock, MT. and Mrs. Mohr left over the Louisville and Nashville railroad for an extended bridal tour to northern and eastern points.
 The bride is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs l. l.. Fraleigh and was one of the most popular young women in Jewish society. She is tall and graceful, and by her sweet ana loVable character has won a large circle of friends, who wish her bon voyage through life.
 The groom is a progressive young business man Of Montgomery, and is popular in both business and social circles.
 The happy couple will be at home in Montgomery in a few weeks.
The age-herald., 1899-01-11
First Formal Reception

Washington, January 10.-The first formal reception at the white house occurred to- day, the guests of honor being the mem- bers of the diplomatic corps and the ladies of their families. Invited to meet them was Washington's official and resident so- ciety. The guests in all numbered about 1000 persons. The mansion presented festive appearance, and there was many expressions of admiration at the manner in which the florist had availed himself of the means at hand for beautifyingj the in- terior. The guests were presented by Colonel Bingham and Captain J. c. Gill more, Jr., U. s. A. 5 r-
The age-herald., 1899-01-11
DeMey,s Sword of Honor

Washington, January 1O.-The sword of honor voted to Rear Admiral Dewey, the naval hero of Manila, by joint resolution of congress in June last was received at the navy department today from the mak- CTS, Tiffany & Co.,. of New York, and has been placed on exhibition in the office of the secretary. It is said to be one of the finest specimens of the sword-makers' art ever seen in this country. With the exeep- ton of the steel blade and the body metal of the scabbard, the weapon is composed entirely of 22 carat gold.
The age-herald., 1899-01-11
Novel Entertainment Tonight

The entertainment to be given by the local branch of the Council of Jewish Wo- men at the rooms of the Young Mems Hebrew Association tonight promises to be a most enjoyable social function.
 The feature of the entertainment will be a floral contest which will he under the direction of Miss Jeanette Goldberg. Re treatments will be served and dancing will be in order. A cordial invitation is extend ed the public to be present.
The age-herald., 1899-01-11
Indians May Emigrate

Muskogee, I. T., January 10.-Thomas Ketcham has returned from an extensive journey throughout Mexico, where he went with delegation of Delawareans to locate the country and report to the tribe upon the advisability of purchasing land there and emigrating. He reports that they went as far as the gulf of California, and that the members of the delegation are much pleased with the country. They will report fayorably on emigration.
The age-herald., 1899-01-11
Instantly Killed

Chicago, January 10.-Alexander Zeese. president of the Zeese company, photograph process engravers, and known to every printer and publisher in the United States, was instantly killed this evening. Zeese was descending a railway at the North western railroad depot, when he slipped a..a fell over the railing. He struck on the street paving, twelve feet below, break ing his back. D
The age-herald., 1899-01-11
Deny kaiser's Interview

London, January 1.-The Berlin corre- spondent of the Times says
 "The German papers deny that the in- terview between Emperor William and the French ambassador on Sunday had to do with a new grouping of the powers against England. They say the kaiser has no in tention of interfering in matters that do not concern Germany"
The age-herald., 1899-01-11
Returned Without Him

Laredo, Tex, January 1O.-Chief Detec- tive Mckenzie, of the Wells Fargo Ex- press company and other officers who went down the border in quest of Beeler, who is supposed to have robbed that com pany of S60 900, have returned without their man. It goes without saying that if Beeler reaches the Lampasas mountains in Mexico he can be found only after long search.
The age-herald., 1899-01-11
Freight Trains Collide

Council Bluffs, Ia., January 10.-Two freight trains on the Rock Island road col lided five miles east of this city at an early hour this morning resulting in the instant death of Engineer J. w. Taylor and Fire man John Stone, of the extra freight, and Engineer John Caldwell of the regular freight. All the named reside at Valley Junction. The extra should have side tracked for the regular, but for some un- known reason failed to do so.
The age-herald., 1899-01-11
Notice of Dissolution

The firm of Me ghan & Co.,, composed of M. N Meighan and R. M Newbcld, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, R. M Newbold withdrawing. Parties holding claims against the firm will present the same at the office of Meighan & Co.,. room A, Chalifoux building, city.
 M. N. MEIGIIAN
 R. M NEWBOLD. 12-14-4t-oaw.
The age-herald., 1899-01-11
AnnrnYes tl,. Act

Washington, January 1O.-The pr1sslent has apporevd the act of congress authoriz- ing the Choctaw and Memphis Railroad company to construct bridges across the Arkansas and other navigable rivers in the state of Arkansas.
The age-herald., 1899-01-11
CURE A COLD DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money If it fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has L. B. O. on each tablet y-l-Sm
The age-herald., 1899-01-11
cAHEEN BROs-DRY GOODS

Alabama-Rain; clearing Wednesday af- ternoon or night; easterly winds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-29
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET

.ST-E FVTSIN NNFNE1 NNTS N.F.T
NEW lCttN, OCT 2S.-Alun-y on call,
was steady AT per cent Prime ncr-
camille paper 5Gni. per cent Sterling
exchange. firm, With actual business in
bankers .iiilS al t.ST for demand, ana at
SsA@12 for SIXTY days posted rates
A.Si'&; commercial bills, l.S2Mh. sil-
yer certificates. 59l. W60; bar silver, IS
Mexican dollars. l1MA state bonds.
Inactive; railroad bonds, irregular;
government bonds, firm.
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BULLETS HIT SAME. PLACE. TWICE

"'rhc old axiom that lightning novrr
strikes at the same spot is I'D: borne
our by fact said a regular army SUR
Seon the Other. day. according TO the
Ncm Orleans Times Demo rat .'iyut il
is lirmly believed by most soldiers. You
remember the character in on. ii CAPT
NarNattS novels Who used u stick his
head in cannon ball holes. regarding,
1hem as the only secure spots in = bat
llr-'Well. an almost similar incident
came under my observation at SANTA
so During The desuliory fighting o.!
July :; several soldiers We're living near
Z Dig stump on the east Wing nf the
firing line. when along came. !. Bullet
ana Knocked out 4 chunk Of bark As
big as my Two palms. One Of the creep
ers reached forward. MI stuck his ting-
CT in the hole That's the safest place
on the field he said i;LuG!ling!y and
inc words were hardly out Of His mouth
before another bullet shattered his
hand. it took off two fingers ana struck
tiae stump within iialt an inch OF the
first missile. If they had Been under
sever" fire this would NOT nave. Seen -
remarkable. but one Of the soldiers III
nc party told NE aitcrwtrl tina, the
Two bullets in the stump We're III. only
ones that struck Within fifty wards IL
where they sat. -\fter the surrender we
found many places where bullets had
struck exactly On the same SPOT .rhc
most remarkable instance Of tina, kind
saw personally was near the First
brigade Hospital. where q bras = i, c;let-
50 Remington slung ana {; regulation
Mausel bullet. both evidently spent.
had embedded themselves in 4 heavy
fence post. They had come from ,!if-
tercnt directions and We're dug out
welded together and forming a rude
cross. It is now in possession Of an Of
1icel OF the Eighth. who had X mount,
ed III gold for 4 watch charm Nothing
else near the fence post had been hit
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-29

Customer emerging from bargain
counter crush)-Help! my leg is broken.
Fl0orWalkcr-You Will find the cruich
department. sir, on the fourth floor, in
the rcav.--.Iudgc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-29

In Geneva there is an electrical post
man. Or at least n substitute for the
postman. In high houses letters right
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-29

COLONEL. BRYAN'S TWO JOKES.
For q few months after his defeat in
1896, Mr.. Bryan was in the h;,3i. Of
asking people whom he met whether
the general had arrived and wnen
inquiry was made as to What general
he meant his reply always vas: ..Why
General Prosperity" Events soon
blunted the edge of that joke and nov.
Mr.. Bryan has coined another Joke
he began his speech in st. Louis On
Thursday night With it, saying: IAN
actor who visited Nebraska rec.lrly
uEon learning from a republican that
confidence had been restored. remark &
that he had examined Webstc:'S die
tionary to learn what confidence
meant and found confidence defined as
trust Then he understood that con
tld"ncc had been really restored. -
Philadelphia Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-29

Hastings has realizer $4,000 on an
investment of so cents"
Great Scott! What did he buy"
marriage tficate. --.HEi!;,Ge!
phil North American.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-06-30
IS HE THE sAME7

It may be news to many of the
Ely people to learn that Mr..
John Garfield, one of the pion
GERS of this city, met his death
in Virginia several weeks ago by
falling from a bridge into a mud
hole head first. When found
nothing but his feet were visible.
Ely Miner.
Wonder if this is the same
John Garfield whom Judge Mel.
son fined SO for being drunk and
disorderly a week ago? # so,
John enjoys a privilege not &C
corded many-that Of reading
the comment upon his own al
legged death.