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The age-herald., 1899-10-10
TOMLINSON AT EVERGREEN
Large Crowd Greets :he Candidate
 from Jefferson

Evergreen. October 9-(Special.)- )--Hon. J. This is his first visit to Conecuh county, and he made a most favorable impression.
 He spoke for about two hours to large audience; in fact, as large as the court house would hold. His sentiments were fully endorsed.
 Mir Tomlinson had no abuse for any one but discussed the political questions calm ly and dispassionately. He has made many friends in this county by the dignifed man. ner in which he spoke. There is nothing of the demagogue in Mir. Tomlinson, and this fact so impressed his audience that it was made the occasion of frequent remark. His prospects in Conecuh are very bright.
 Mir. Tomlnson's speech was the ablest heard here for years. Regarding the cur rency question he said it was an insult to the intelligence of the people when it was suggested that they would abandon the silver cause on account of the rise in price of cotton, which demonstrated the position of bimetalists that more money raises prices. He showed that the increased sup ply of money came more from the fact of the balance of trade being in our favor than from the increase in the gold supply which, compared with population, was real ly insignificant; that when there were no short crops abroad the price would fall He said that three forces operated on val ues-irst, the supply and demand of the thing itself; second, the value of money third, the agreements of the trusts.
 During his two hours argument of the question of currency, of trusts and imperi- alism he was frequently applauded. The audience was with him.
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president was the guest of the federal com mittee at luncheon.
The Visitors Receivad

Chicago, October 9.-Through their official representatives the three great countries of North America were introduced to one another, the reception having been held early before noon. The Mexican delegation headed by Vice-President Mariscal and the Canadian under the leadership of Premier Laurier, were received by President Me- Klnley in the auditorium annex. The president arose at o clock and took break fast with Mrs Mckinley.
 The men from Mexico were accorded the first reception. The party included Vice President Mariscal, Dr. La Vista, Congress- man Benito Juarez; Congressman Thomas Moran, AlonZo Mariscal, Dr. GogoroZa Bal bino Davilos and Captain Cueller, military attache of the Mexican embassy at Wash ington
 Senor Marscaf was presented by Am bassador DAspiroz of Mexico, who in turn presented the other members of his party.
 President Mckinley and the representa- tives of the chief executive of Mexico talked for some time. Senor Marlscal ex- pressed his appreciation of the welcome that had been extended the delegation from the South American republic spontaneously by the Americans of states 0through which they had passed. He conveyed the regrets or President Diaz that the latter could not be present in person. and spoke of the pleasant relations existing between Mexico and the United States
 President Mckinley spoke in the same strain, and asked about the health of Mrs. D1az, whose illness prevented President Dfaz from coming.
 The reception of the Canadian party took but a few moments. Chambers McKdbbon presented Premier Laurer, and the latter introduced the remainder of his party, which included R. R. Dobbell, Sir Alphonse PelMetier, M. P. McMullen, L. o. David, J. L. Wdllyson, of the Toronto Globe; Ray rlafNf DAv~fA md o, P. Shaw, mayor of Toronto.
 Premier Laurier and the president merely exchanged formal compliments, expressing pleasure at the meeting.
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WOULD AVOID A
 DICTATORSHIP Rumored That President Andrade
 Will Resign. CASTRO TO SUCCEED HIM Special Envoy to Insurgent Commander Reports Long Interview With Him andAssnres Minister Loomis That There is No Danger
CASTRO TO SUCCEED HIM

Caracas, October 9.-The special envoy sent by President Andrade to the insur- gent commander, General Cipriano Castro, has returned here. He reports having had a prolonged interview with General Castro and has assured United States Minister Loomis that there is no danger of further hostilities unless new and unexpected com plications arise.
 President Andrade, 1t is rumored, will re- sign, allowing the peaceful selection of General Castro to the presidency. This plan would avoid a military dictatorship. Several members of President Andrade's cabinet are leaving the country. Two French warships are expected to arrive to- morrow at LuGuagara. The training ship Nixie has arrived at LaGuagara-
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COUNTY SCHOOLS
Trustees of East Lake and Gate City
 District Meet

Pursuant to call. the trustees of the East Lake school district met last night to per- feet arrangements for the establishment of a free public school in that district.
 The meeting was held in Hunts hall, and was attended by large number of citizens. who discussed the situation with the new board, which is composed of pr. N. A. Barrett, Dr. c. c. Jones and Joseph Wal drop.
 On motion Dr. Jones was made chairman and James H. Hargrove secretary.
 Dr. Jones, on behalf of the board, asked the cooperation of the citizens, and called upon County Superintendent Fountain to address the meeting.
 It was decided to establish a school for a term of seven months, to begin as soon as practicable. Three teachers will be em- ployed. There being no available school building, Hunts hall was selected for the present term.
 The citizens present voluntarily contrib uted a sufficient amount to put the hall in condition for school purposes.
 The trustees were instructed to levy an incidental fee of b cents per month per capita to defray the expenses of rent and fuel.
 A committee of five, composed of George l.. Young, chairman; H. A. Schimmell, M. G. Rushton, D. Bernhard and J. M. Good rich, was appointed to raise funds with which to purchase the necessary furniture.
 The meeting was very harmonious, and disclosed the fact that the people of East Lake are alive to the question of better education.
 The board of trustees of the Gate City school district met yesterday afternoon, with Superintendent Fountain present, and arranged for a free public school in that district from October 2. This place also having no available school building, an in- cidental fee of 20 cents per month per cap- ita was levied to meet the expense of rent and fuel
 This will give the children of the Gate City district likewise a free public school for about six months.
 The board of trustees of this district is composed of B. Higgins, M. Bonholzer and F. Brucker. The school in charge of Pro- lessor J. T. Brskey is already well estab- lished, and is giving eminent satisfaction.
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Chattar oog Elections Today

Chattanooga, Tenn, October 9.-The mayor and eight aldermen are to be elect ed here tomorrow. The issue of the cam paign is an ordinance closing the saloons at night. A combination of republicans and democrats favored such an ordinace named w. L. Frierson and candidate for alderman in each ward of the city. The democrats nominated pr. P. D. Sims, who also favors the 10 o'clock saloon closing ordinance and the municipal ownership of the water works. Straight out republicans who declined to follow their leaders went into the 10 o'clock movement. and those op- posed to it followed the other candidate. The aldermen running represent ones or the other side Of this question.
 Indications point to the election of the democratic candidates. though this is not certain
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An Editor Killed

Jacksonville, Fla, October 9.-C. M. Gardner, editor and publisher of Our Sunny Land, of Miami, Fla, was killed at West Palm Beach this afternoon by Marcus Frank. A dispatch to the Times-Union and Citizen says that MT. Gardner, who had arrived on a morning train, became involved in a quarrel with Frank, regarding the pulp lication in Gardner's paper of an article in which Franks mother was mentioned. Afterwards Frank was arrested and coro- ner's jury recommended that he be held for trial.
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SPRAYED

From Martin Station, yester- day, 9th, pair slender sorrel mares; left with halter on; one has sore Wart on neck. Lib-
 eral reward for information leading to recovery, or return to B. F. Eborn, Martin station. or to Damon & Lees livery stable on Thlrd avenue. 2
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WHEN OTHERS
 FAIL CONSULT
The Old Reliable
 Specialist.

Men suffering from Sexual Weakness Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Structure, Syphilis. etc., I offer a certainty of cure. My charges are within the reach of all.
 I refer you with permission to First. Ma tional Bank, Alabama National Bank, Jef7 ferson County Savings Bank and Steiner Brothers, bankers, as to my responsibility for my contracts. I cure many patients py mail treatment Write for prices and terms. Address pr. Y. E. Holloway, Watts Bldg, Third Ave. and Twentieth street, Birming- ham, Ala.
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Sword for Nelson

Knoxville, Tenn, October 9.-Lieutenant Valentine Sevier Nelson, of the flagship Olympia, native of this city, is here to attend the fall trade carnival and free street fair and will tomorrow be presented with a handsome sword by the citizens of Knoxville.
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BRITAINS STILL
 GETTING READY
tcontinued From Page 1.)

suasion hitherto employed have been una oie to effect"
 The Duke Of Devonshire, referring to the "attempt that has been made 10 dednce f. om my speech at Manch ester, some in- dicaton of differences Of opinion, if not policy, between members oe the cabinet said that such seems to have been Inferred but had no existence whatever.
 The Belin correspondent of the Evening Standard says: "Information has been re- ceived in diplomatic quarters that Lord Salisbury, at the last moment, hesitated to enter upon a war with the Transvaal. A neaceful solution is not therefore altogeth- CT impossible although it is improbable" :"
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PRIVATE DISEASES

Any physician sending me a case of Syphilis that I do not cure to his en- tire satisfaction in from 20 to 40 days, 1t will cost him noth- ing. I do not at tempt to cure all diseases that affiict the human family, but cenfine my study and practice to the treatment of private diseases only.
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Had Powder for Boers

Lorenzo, Marquese, october 9.-The Eng fish steamer Guelph, from Southampton September 2, via Tenerif September has arrived here. As it was supposed she had ammunition on\ board consigned to the Transvaal authorities, the British third class cruiser Philomel sailed to intercept the steamer. The Guelph on being sig nailed to stop and to state what ammuni- tion she was carrying, replied that she had none She was therefore allowed to pre-
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ceed. The Philomel following her into the harbor.
 It appears the ammunition was landed at Durban, Natal as the owners learned the cargo would be seized at Loronzo, Mar Quese.
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To CURE LA GRIppE IN TWO DAYS

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c.
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McKinieg's Arrival

Shortly before 10 o'clock roar of cheers from down Jackson boulevard announced the coming of President Mckinley and his party.
 At the entrance of the Union League club the president and members of his party alighted and, after a brief reception, were escorted across Jackson boulevard to the platform in front of the federal building.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-04

Hold your hands up before you, palms
outward, thumbs at ar acute angle. Be
gin on the left; little finger I, little finger
and ringer II; little finger. ring finger
and middle finger III; all the fingers of
the left Fhand LII, and the hand and
thumb at an acute angle form V. In place
of the iii you may use the fourth finger
from the left. still holding the thumb at
an acute angle, and you ave ". Now
pass to the right hand. Holding the
thumb and the hand at the same angle, as
before we have vi; by using the index
and the middle finger we get VII. while
the thumb and the three large fingers
make VIII. Now join the two VS. made by
the thumbs, inverting one. n we have
x. or ten. Then use the x with the last
little finger before it and it will give TX.
The combinations following x are OBJ
vieus. The forefinger OF the left hand,
with the thumb at right angles. makes a
perfect l.; the little finger of the left hand
curved towad the thumb makes G. the in
itia1 of celtum 600, and5so on with the
hundreds. Now join the two thumbs VITA
the f~orefingers, or two VS. inverted, and
you have the hieroglyphics complete.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-04

ad as reporter in Chicago for a year
md finally in New York climbed to the
eop of the ladder Of journalism by be-
coming managing editor of The World.
In 1898 Colonel Harvey left the sane
.um. He formed a business connection
with William c. Whitney and began the
development of electric railroad and
lighting properties. Now he is the right
hand man in the big syndicate which
owns immensely valuable franchises on
Manhattan Island and in other cities.
In 1888 he formed what became popu-
larly known as the Harvey syndicate
and bought the street railroads of Ha-
vana and other properties in h island
of Cuba, to whose development he has
since given a large amount Of time.
He obtained his title of colonel at the
age of q by appointment as aid-de-
camp on the staff of Governor Robert S.
Green of New Jersey He was reap
pointed as chief of staff by Governor
Leon Albeit and vas offered the same
position by Governor George T. Werts,
but declined. Colonel Harvey is presi-
dent and director of several banks and
trust companies in New Jersey, and he
is a member of a dozen or more aristo-
cratic clubs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-04
Kitchener the Man OF oerta,n.,e..

1t is said that Lord Kitchener is called
in Egypt "the man of certainties." If any
man engaged in a large enterprise during
this generation has approached this ideal,
surely that man is Lord Kitchener, says
paign has been a triumph of reason, even
more pre<eminently than a triumph Of
arms.
Lord Kitchener stood for the highest
man has yet reached. He had at his dis
posal the best man has yet constructed.
But then his problem commenced. He had
to select the best arms. He had to pro-
portation. The men of his race can Du;ld
and equip railways and steamers. He
had to adapt them to his service. Then
had to take men and train them until they
became a perfect instrument. This repre-
sented months, and wen years, of isciy
drill. with one object in view. Then he
had to gather information as to the
strength of the enemy and their arrna-
ment. and choose and dispose his forces so
as to be able to meet and crush them, no
matter what tactics they might adopt. He
could not nave done this except by the aid
If the men who had worked with him.
Rut granted these men and supplies, it re-
manned to coordinate and direct them to
a particular end. He has done So 1t is an
inspiring object lesson in accurate and
comprehensive intellectually. He has
suggested a new ideal-the man of cer-
families.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-04
CENTERS OF UNREST.
DO THE GREAT LAKES HAVE AN IN
FLuENcE ON POLITICAL THOUGHT

A Belt of Socialism which Nxtends
From Toledo to Chicago, In which
Live such eader nm Pingree, Debs,
Jones, Altgeld and
Do the great lakes exert an influence
on political thought? DO the breezes
which sweep landward from the big
sweet water seas bear wave bern germs
which breed radical ideas concerning
the management of things?
AT first glance the theory seems abb
surd. But look at the map and re-
member where our modern reformers
have their habitat. Beginning at De-
troit, where Lake Huron peters out and
empties its immense expanse into the
st. Clair, we flint Hazen s. Pingree,
known by the irreverent from one end
of the land to the other as Potato"
Pingree.
AT the other end of Lake st. Clair and
just at the western end of Lake Erie is
Toledo, which you will remember has a
socialist mayor who is Familiarity known
IS Golden Rule" Jones.
Following along Lake Erie, you come
to Cleveland, which has been for many
years the residence of Tom Johnson, the
street car magnate who recently an
nounced the beginning of his single tax
crusade
Jumping Jack to Chicago, you recall
that there at the foot of Lake Michi-
gan lives that much talked of leader of
socialists, John p. Altgeld. A little out
of the reach of the sound of the waves
on the lake shore, but not far enough
away to be unaffected by the subtle in
fluence of the lake breezes. is Terre
Haute, the home of that energetic So
cialist, Eugene v. Debs.
Just see what a clump of social and
political reformers there is huddled
about the southern end of the great
lakes. Is it by mere chance that so
many prophets of reform AVE appear
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-04
EASTER ISLAND MYSTERIES.
Gigantic Statues Carved by Some
Strange Prehistoric People.

The situation of Easter island, in the
traekless waste of the Pacific, is singularly
lonely, the nearest land being /, 100 miles
to the westward. It is only Is miles long
by seven miles in width, and scarcely a
tree grows upon it. Nevertheless it had
formerlysa very numerous population, es-
timated at not less than 10000, and the
puzzle is to imagine what became of these
people, who, judging from the astonishing
accumulations of skeletons, must have
held occupancy for a great length of time.
They seem to nave been of a race altogeth-
er different from that Of the present inhab-
itants, and among various arts they prac-
ticed the sculpture of gigantic statues Of
stone, the like of which have never been
found in any other part OF the world. The
quarries in which these colossi were hewn
from solid rock remain today just as they
were left by the prehistoric artists, whose
work seems to have been brought to a sud
den stop by a calamity that overwhelmed
the island and wiped out nearly everything
living on it.
There is no mystery as to the origin of
the statues, inasinuch as many of them
are found in various stages of completion
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-04
FRANCES CONGRESS.
CHAMBER or DEPUTIES A NOISY AND
UNIDENTIFIED BODY.

Some PecuIiarities of the Manner In
Which French Statesmen Conduct
the Business of Making Laws-How
Unpopular Speakers Are sfIenced.
whose sessions have OF late peer OF such
a lively and important nature, can
scarcely be called a deliberative body.
An American who watches its sittings
and compares them with those of our
house of representatives a with those
Of the house of commons Will be highly
entertained.
The seats are arranged in a great
semicircular amphitheater, the aisles
converging in front to the highly ele-
waited desk of the president of the
chamber. Just in front of this desk is
built out a little shelf reached by a
short flight of stairs on either side. This
is the tribune. Instead of addressing
the chamber from wherever they may
happen to stand on the floor Of the hall,
as do our congressman, the French dep
uties walk forward and climb up to the
tribune. There they turn their backs
on the presiding officer and talk to their
fellow members.
sometimes TWO or three 1berS
start for the tribune at the same time.
This leads to an impromptu foot race,
which adds little to the dignity of the
proceedings. But the deputies do not let
q lack of dignity bother them.
Even when he has gained the tribune
a deputy is not sure that he will be al
lowed to speak. French lawmakers have
good lungs, and they use them to drown
out the words of an unpopular speaker.
If this does not answer, they slam the
cover of their desks, which makes a
noise that is almost deafening. In our
congress Interruptions of a speaker are
rare and are always made in a courte-
GUS manner.
But the French deputy does not stand
upon courtesy. He shouts and yells in
sulting remarks. taunts and accusa
lions with the utmost freedom. The
members speaking from the tribune
shout and yell back, making themselves
heard If they can, but adding to the up
roar at any rate. Even the president of
the chamber often interrupts speakers
with sarcastic remarks or comments.
Then the speaker turns his back on the
deputies and has it out with" the pres
ident. .
Some members can always be depend
ed upon to create a disturbance. Paul
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-04

bands who made the Turkish ta-xgatnerers
their objects of daring. In Turkey, when
the taxes are collected they are guarded
by only a few soldiers. Agents would
keep us posted as to when these were to
travel to the treasury. When word came
of n of these taxgatherers starting or
of some rich traveller who might be ram
so1ned, 1T was customary to post several
men about two miles apart along the roa
over which the man must travel, while the
rest of the band remained hidden at the
point determined upon for the surprise.
When the traveller had passed, the pickets
waited to see If any band of soldiers was
following. II there was, the traveller went
his way unmolested, but If no soldiers fol
lowed it was another story. In arranging
ransoms the same plan is followed as when
waiting for a traveller. II the pickets find
the parties nave violated their promise to
come alone and are followed by armed
men, there is no negotiation at that time.
Zone of the deeds with which of the
bands / was in was credited with happened
in a small Turkish town on the coast of
Asia Minor. Agents brought word that
there was g25, 900 in gold in the village.
There were 40 men in this band, and it
was determined to secure the treasure. 1t
was Friday morning, Bran, the Turkish
Easter. and the fast of Ramezan. when the
bark ON which the band had sailed APP
preached the town. Then their agent
let them know the gold had been removed.
A consultation was held, and it was deter
mined that, rather b have their trip for
nothing, they would enter the city. The
chief merchants were in the mosque when
two of the band walked into the editice
and announced that not less than $40, 600
in gold would save them and theirs from
being blown up by the band; otherwise
some of the biggest merchants would lose
their lives or be held for ransom The
congregation rushed TO windows and doors
only to look into gun barrels in the hands
of the brothers of the two cool men inside
the church."
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-04

in the quarries which served as workshops
for turning them out. The largest of the
volcanic mountains on Easter island is
Rama Roraka, which is 1927 feet high and
has a crater four-fifths Of a mile in dame
ter. The edge of this crater forms a near
ly perfect circle, broken only at a point on
the south side through which the lava
stream, when the volcano was active,
found its way to the sea. Inside the era
ter the cliffs have been cut into terraces by
the image makers, and here and there one
sees a stone giant half finished, or in other
cases nearly ready to receive the final
touches from the artist tool. Other stat
ues, again, are merely sketched out upon
the rocky walls as a preliminary to begin
ming the work of sculpture.
That some tremendous catastrophe put
a sudden and final end to these labors
seems to be beyond question, and the like
lihood is that it was a volcanic eruption.
This it may have been that overthrow all
the images, destroyed the inhabitants and
even wiped out all the trees on the island.