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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-15
THE WORLDS BEST PIPER.

Here is the champion piper of the
British army. The bagpipes and their
outlandish music are distinctly an ac-
quired taste, though the skill which the
musician requires for the proper ma
nipulation of his instrument is seldom
realized by the unsophisticated. Each
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-15


business warfare The first part of this statement at least is undenaby
has SO revoutnd all end of the century military methods
which electricity alone made serious changes the
methods military The
taken showing operation signal
he
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-15
THE PRIDE OF THE REGIMENT.

Since the battle of Saragossa in 1710
the antelope has been the crest of the
Royal Warwickshire regiment. 1t was
at this famous battle that the War
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-15

wickshire men distinguished themselves
by capturing no less than 80 standards.
On one of these standards was the fig
ure of an antelope, and this animal
Queen Anne made the badge of the reg
iment The Second battalion of this
regiment is at present at Colchester,
where they have come into possession
of a buck antelope, a sort of animated
regimental badge, which they use as a
mascot
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
SPECIAL COMMITTEE
Meets to Form Plans for Constitutional
 Convention Campaign.

The special committee of the Commercial club to consider the recommendations made by President Steiner in his annual report regarding the constitutional convention, met yesterday afteroon and organized with Sterling J. Wood as chairman
 The following members were present when the meeting was called to order in eXecu- tive session: Sterling J. Wood, B. Steiner, w. T. Estis M. V. Joseph Sig Steiner, J. Morgan Smith, and E. H. Cabaniss. Rufus N. Rhodes, who was appointed a member of the committee, declined to serve, and Ben F. Moore was appointed in his stead.
 The purpose for which the committee was Organized was to formulate some plan by which the business interests of the commit hity, as well as the state, would be properly represented in the constitutional conven- tion. While nothing was given out for pub lication, 1t is understood that a sub-com- mittee was appointed to formulate plan to be submitted to call meeting of the committee of the whole to be held next week.
 The sentiment among the members of the club Is that two of the seven delegates from Jefferson county should be selected from among the business men, to be named at mass-meeting of the business interests. It is also understood that Messrs. B. Steiner and E. H. Cabaniss have been mentioned as the probable candidates.
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT
Given By the Local Council of Jewish
 Women.

The first entertainment given by the To- cal branch of the National Council of Jew ish Women, took place last night at the rooms of the Young Mems Hebrew As sociation in First avenue, and proved a delightful affair.
 A large audience was in attendance and thoroughly enjoyed the interesting pro- gramme, which consisted of recitations, musical selections, ahd novel contest for a beautiful prize.
 The entertainment was opened with duet by Mrs. Louis Saks and Miss Jean cite Goldberg, who acquitted themselves most creditably
 The second number, a vocal solo by Miss Leah Ullman, was delightfully."- rendered, and called forth an enchore, which was re- sponded to with a pretty little love song.
 For the third number MT. M M Ull- man entertained the audience with a reef tation from the Merchant of Venice" and in response to a call gave An Ode to the Mule," which was thoroughly enjoyed.
 A duet by Miss Emma Wellman and MT. Sidney M Ullman followed, after which Miss Goldberg explained the conditions of the contest which was novel in the extreme.
 Under the title of "A Floral Love Tale," a list of twenty-five questions enclosed in beautiful hand-painted covers were sold to those who desired to enter. At given sig nal the contestants were allowed fifteen minutes in which to answer the questions, with the name of some flower. The lists were then collected, and 1t was found that MT. Cool Fox had answered fifteen ques- tions correctly, which entitled him to the prze pretty little water color neatly framed.
 The floor was then cleared and dancing was in order.
 During the evening light refreshments were served, and quite a neat sum was realized, which will be used as the nucleus of phanthropic fund by the Council.
 Dancing was kept up until 12 o'clock, when the entertainment was brought to a close.
 It was announced that on February 9th the first meeting of the Council would be held in the Y. M. H. A. rooms at s o'clock. to which the public is invited.
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
DAIRYMEN ELECT OFFICERS.
Annual Meeting of Jefferson County
 Association.

The annual meeting of the Jefferson ton was held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock in Fox hall, corner of Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street, and officers for the ensuing year were elected and in- stalled.
 The meeting was called to order by Presi- dent J. c. Drake, with large number of the members present
 The annual reports of the officers showed the association to be in excellent condition. with an active membership of S2
 The election of officers was then taken up and resulted as follows:
 President-P H. Andoe. Secretary-S. l.. Creswell. Treasurer-B. w. Puckett. Chap lain-W. c. Roberts.
 On motion, Messrs. Cross, Maxwell and Andoe were appointed committee to noti- fly the newly chosen officers of their elec- tion and to bring them forward to be in stalled.
 A vote of thanks was extended to the re- tlrlng president, J. c. Drake who has filled the chair since the organization of the as sociatlon, two years ago, in manner which has won for him the enconium of ms fellow members. Mr. Drake responded gracefully, and in retiring called upon every member to work to the interest of the as- sociation, which he said would rebound to the mutual benefit of all concerned
 motion to amend the constitution re- ducing the initiation fee from $3 to s1. and the quarterly dues from 50 cents to % cents went over under the rules until the Febru- ary meeting.
 J. Asa Rountree, general manager of the trades display of the Birmingham carnival was granted the privilege of the floor and addressed the association in the interest of a display by the dairymen of the county. He suggested that one float representing the dairy interests, or individual floats could be entered which, of course, would be left to the dairymen to decide.
 After some discussion, it was decided to take the matter up at a called meeting of the association After closing exercises, the meeting adjourned.
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
WILL DECIDE ON A
 MUSICAL FESTIVAL
Meeting to Be Held at Com-
 merCiaI Club.
PROPOSITION FROM BOSTON
To Furnish Instruments and Vocal So- loists-The May Festival 6 Great Annual Feature of Cincinnati
 and Some Other Cities.

If Birmingham succeeds in carrying out certain plans which have been proposed, this city will have its first Festival of Music in May. A call has been sent out to a number of citizens in Birmingham asking them to be present at a mass meeting to be held at the Commercial club rooms tomor- row afternoon at 3:SO o'clock for the pur- pose of considering the plan which has been proposed for giving this festival. The call is signed by B. Guckenberger, president of the Birmingham Conservatory of Mu- sic, James Bowron, vice-president, and B. Steiner, president of the Commercial club.
 The plan proposed is one submitted by the Boston festival orchestra, profession al musical organization which has tional reputation. They gave an entertain ment In Birmingham last May, it will be remembered. This orchestra is composed of over sixty pieces. It's managers pro- pose to furnish the instrumental music of a May Festival, the like of which has never before been held in the state They will also furnish the solo vocalsts, If desired.
 The big chorus, however will be com posed of several hundred selected voices, all local talent. Birmingham has the ma terial for such chorus, and it is felt that there will be no difficulty in getting 1t to- gether, provided other parts of the plan can be carried out.
 The big festivals which are held every May In Cincinnati are among the most im- portant gatherings that that city ever has, and they have given Cincinnati national reputation. From 5000 to $40 900 is spent annually in getting them up, and visitors come from all parts of the United States and even from Europe sometimes, to hear them. Nashville has had three of these festivals, and they have been great suc- cesses. So have a few other southern cities. Whether Birmingham will have one will be fully determined upon at the meet ing tomorrow afternoon.
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
IN THE COURTS.
Mrs. Mary Knox Suing For $2OO,OOo
 Damages.

Mrs. Mary M. Knox, administratrix of the estate of John Blackman, has filed suit in the city court for $2OOO0 against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway com pany.
 The complaint alleges that deceased was injured while in the employ of the de- fendant company as driver of a tram car, from the effects of which he died
 The case of Ira B. Snapp vs. the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railway company for damages Is still on trial before Judge Wilkerson in the first division. In the second division the following judgments were entered:
 B. F. Roden vs. J. J. Gamblll, $15175. c. E. Cox vs. Robt. Stevens, $56.4O.
 Circuit Court
 In the circuit court Anderson N Ha- maker has filed suit against the Soss Iron and Steel company for $15O damages.
 The complaint alleges that on December 16, 1898, while driving along a public cross- ing near Mary Lee his wagon was run into by a train on the defendants road, killing his mule and damaging the wagon and harness.
 The case of Fields vs Bencott is still on trial. -
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
COntrOYersY Decided

Washington. January 1.-The department of state today decided the controversy be- tween MT. Andrew D. Barlow consul gen. eral of the United States at the City of Mexico, and MT. Jos. r. Bennett. formerly vice consul general. by approving MT. Bar lows provisional suspension of MT. Ben nett and directing him to nominate suita- bie person for his successor. This action was taken without refiecting upon MT. Ben nett but was based upon what the depart ment thought the best interests of the service demanded, In view of the apparent ly irreconcilable differences between them
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
~THE PLAYe

Secret Service will be the attraction at O'Brlen's tonight Among the things that have undoubtedly helped to bring about the unprecedented success of Secret Service" is the delicacy of detail which those who have seen William Gette's plays are familiar with. No little amount of talk was occasioned in New York, San Fran cisco and London by the veteranIy bearing of the soldiers who make up that part of the confederate army seen in the play These men are not, as usual with stage guards" etc., mere "supers" They are experienced actors, and every one of them is carried by the company-and were car ried to London. It was expensive, but MT. Gillette insisted and it paid.
 By adhering to the old-time minstrelsy Richards & Pringles minstrels who appear in this city shortly, have established for themselves reputation that any theatrical manager might well envy For twenty four years the visits of Richards & Prin- gles famous Georgia minstrels have been looked upon as gala event, always clean wholesome and good. This season these gentlemen have combined with Rusco x Hollands operatic minstrels and fairly eclipsed themselves in organizing a con- pany of genuine coored artists, culled from the ranks of the best minstrel people on earth. Billy Kersans heads the list, and proper that he should. This extremely funny coored comedian has made more people laugh, and perhaps receives the largest salary of any comedian, white or colored, in the world today. The pro- gramme promised will be on the old-time minstrel order, the same as made min strelsy so famous in the past years, but which to certain extent, has been killed in later years of Japanese, Turks and other features entirely new to minstrelsy. Sweet southern melodies, beautiful music, dances and witticisms make up programme which is bound to please and interest. The company travel in their own special cars and number over fifty people. The noon- day parade by two bands, and special boulevard traps, evening band concert will be given as usual. They appear at O'Bren's opera house day only, mati- nee and night, Friday, January 13.
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
DRENNEN MAY RUN.
A Close Friend Predicts That He Will
 Enter the Race.

Alderman Mel Drennen has, as yet, made public announcement of his candidacy.
 A close friend to MT. Drennen gave out this interview last night:
 ''I am not authorized to say that Alder man Mel Drennen will be candidate, but I will give you a good guess, and that is that he will offer the city the benefit of his business ability.
 ''There are already enough candidates in the field to make an interesting race. MT Drennens record as an alderman, his vote against increase of taxation and licenses and upon the water question, will make him very formidable candidate, should he enter the field, and new estimates will have to be made by the political prophets"
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
PERSONAL.

Former Governor Rufus w. Cobb re- turned from Montgomery yesterday.
 Captain Reuben F. Kolb came back from Montgomery yesterday.
 Colonel Horace Harding returned from Tuscaloosa yesterday.
 J. A. Rountree has been appointed by Commissioner of Agriculture Culver as one of the six delegates from Alabama to the National Pure Foods and Dairy congress which meets in Washington January 18
 D. W. Buhl. freight agent of the Mobile & Ohio railroad with headquarters at Montgomery, is in Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
No Ground for Contention

Berlin. January 1.-The National Zeitung referring to French comments on Emperor Williams visit to the French ambassador here. the Marquis De Noalles. says: By the Anglo-Gorman agreement in regard to South Africa aD cause for an Anglo-Gor- man conflict in that part of the world is removed. Therefore there can be no ques- tion of Germany in any way siding with France against Great Britain"
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
Six Round Draw

Springfield, H., January 11-Steve Flani- gan. of Philadelphia, and John O'Connor of Springfield, fought six rounds tonight be- fore 800 spectators in Central Music hall. The bantams weighed in at 106 pounds each. Under an agreement entered into before the fight it was declared a draw, both men be- ing on their feet at the end of the contest. Flannigan had decidedly the best of the argument, although both men finished in good condition.
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
DEER ESCAPES.
A Cherished Pet of the Southside Fire
 Department.

Until yesterday morning the veterans of the southside fire department had pet deer. The deer is gone, and now there is sorrow among the firemen.
 In some way the deer was allowed to get away and a greyhound of the department gave chase. The deeer fleet of foot and the pace was too hot for the hound. The last seen of the highly prized pet he was going over Red Mountain and the dog in pursuit.
 Yesterday afternoon the hound returned empty handed and the firemen will thank anyone for information leading to the cap tureof the deer.
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
DIED FROM OLD AGE.
Mrs. Martha Evans Found Dead at
 Warrior.

Coroner Alex Dallas returned yesterday afternoon from Warrior, where he was called to investigate the death of Mrs Martha Evans, who was found dead at her home on Tuesday. A jury was organized and after examining a number of witnesses returned a verdict that death had resulted from natural causes. The deceased was an old woman and resided alone, and 1t is thought died from old age.
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
THE MAYOR ILL.
ttN is One Of the Many Victims Of tie
 Prevailing Grip.

Among the many victims of the grip is Mayor Frank V. Evans. He has been un- able to come to his office for two days, but was reported some better yesterday. AL derman Rambon Is the acting mayor.
 The heads of the different city depart- ments are all busy making out their annual reports. It is expected that all of them will be in by the next meeting of the city council.
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
Subject to Censorship

New York, Janury 1.-The Western Union Telegraph company's central office has been advised by the Eastern Extension company that press messages from Manila are subject to censorship, which was im- posed yesterday.
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
Ross Accepts Senaiorship

St. Johnsbury, Vt, January n.-Jonathan Ross, of this town, has accepted the ap- pointment as United States senator, vice Morrill, deceased, and will resign as chief justice of the supreme court of Vermont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

A COLoRED PREACHER ON LYNCH
ING.-The Cleveland. Ohio, Press has
the following to say OF q well-known
colored Alexandrian:
Robert B Robinson, of Alexandria, Va ro-
ceived letter Saturday, from his wife. tell.
ing him about the lynching of Benjamin
Thomas, the negro who assaulted Lille
Clarke, Monday night. at Alexandria. Rob
inson is one of the prominent colored men of
the south. He is the president of tho John Hay
Normal and Industrial School at Alexandria
He is also high up in Masonry, and was a
delegate TO the Masonic convention held in
Cleveland this week. Robinson said he knew
the Clarke girl well, as the family lives oppo
site his houss. Thomas he knew by sight
and reputation 81 deplore lynchings," said
Robinson, "but can realize how forcibiy
an assault on child of mine would affect me.
l don't anticipate any race war over that
affair. The white people of the south and she
better class of colored people get along har.
moniously and peacefully. We understand
each other and never have any trouble
There are some colored people down there
who conld be missed very easily. They arc
loafers, who drink and commit depredations
that the whole cOlored race has to suffer for.
We educated men would say Amen" if they
were taken from US.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING. meet.
ing of the stockholders of the Demo.
cratic National Publishing Company
which has in hand the publication oil
the National WatchmaD, in this city,
was held in Washington yesterday. Lit.
tie business was transacted beyond the
election of the following directors: Blair
Lee, of Maryland; Cotter T. Bride, Of
Washington; John NJ. Devine, of Ne.
braska; Arthur S. Browne, of Washing
ton, and Charles A. Douglass, of Wash
ington. At the conclusion Of the meet
ing of stockholders the board of d.
rectors assembled and held short con
ference over prospects in the coming
presidential campaign. Officers were
also elected, as follows: Blair Lee, pre-.
ident; George A. Larner, secretary, and
Edwin A. Newman, treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22
LOCAL BKEyITIES.

The thermometer at 3 o'clock this even
Ing registered So.
Pensions have been granted to Abraham C.
Chantily, SIS. and to Matte E. Burton,
Hampton, 50.
Quiet people living in the ncighborhood,
of the square bound By Duke, Alfred, Wolfe
and Patrick streets, complain OF the di7orderly
conduct carried Oh by colored men and women
living in that block.
Marriage licenses we're issued in Washing
ton yesterday to Isaac l.. Warner, of Luray,
and Mabel q. Hulfman, Of Rileysville, and to
George Hamilton, OF Alexandria, and kose
Edwards, CT Washington.
A family row occurred on Alfred street,
near Wolfe, last night in which young mar
ried man is said to have struck his wife and
attempted to thrust her into the street. Con.
siderable excitement followed and most of
the nejghborhood was aroused by the Incl
dent.
Mr.. r. H. Havener has received at his
store. corner of Prince and Loyal streets, a
supply of finally favored cider, pitcher OF
which he seat to this office this morning.
Mr. Havener is a connosseur in apple juice,
and invariably purchases the best in the
market.
People whose business or inclnations bave
| led them to Union street during the past few
days have been struck by tho increased bust
ness activity,displayed in that localitJ. More
wagons, trucks. SC, are now seen moving up
and down that thoroughfsre than have been
noticed for years.
4 report was circulated on the streets this
morning to the effect that colored man in
this city mad made murderous assault on
his wife, 1t was afterwards discovered that
the report had its origin iu two cssos which
were before tho Mayor where negroes were
charged with asssulting their wives. The
| charges amounted to nothing and the accused
were dismissed.
Steamer E. James Tull, Just built by Jan.
ney & Co., left her wharf this evening fol
Oecoquan. The boat, which Ii n"'--
'', S.i.'a, ~ e''" 4ccoqusn and this city
! '''N' LAD Lloyd. colored woman, living q
919 north Washington street, died last night
She was 80 years of age.
The body Of VIM. Dudley, cQ!ored, VIII,
died in Cuba recently, has been brought &c
this city end inferred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

CHARGED WITH AssAULT.-A resi-
dent OF thle city who was in Manassas
on Sunday says on that night, after SER
vices at colored church had closed, q
young negro man named Lawrence Of
tered to escort Mary Oliver, young
colored woman, to her home, a short
distance beyond the town. Upon reach.
ing clump of woods his conduct be.
came SO aggressive that the girl was
compelled to use the physical force she
possessed in self-defence. A struggle
ensued in which the girl came out sec.
oud best, but not until she had clawed
her asssilaut terribly, causing the blood
10 cascade down his fvcs in several
streams. Upon being leased by her
assailant the girl proceeded back to
Manassas, where she swore out war;
rant charging Lawrence with capital
ofense. He was subsequently arrested
and is now in Jail.
Harlow l.. Erskine, a man appar-
emily about sixty five years of age, was
today arraigned before Judge Mills in
Washington on the charge OF assaulting
Emma l.. Wenner, AGED sixteen years,
with intent to commit rape. The alleg-
ed assault is said to have taken place
in the biological Park on June 90 last.
He was held in $500 bond for the &C.
lion OF the grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

About one month ago my child,
which is fifteen months old, had an at
tack of diarrhoea accompanied by
vomiting. gave it such remedies as
gre usually given in such cases, but as
nothing gave relief, we sent for ply
stefan and it was under his care for a
week. At this time the child had been
sick for about ten days and was having
about % operations of the bowels every
twelve hours, and we were convinced
that unless it soon obtained relief it
would not live. Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was
recommended, and decided to try it..
| soon noticed change for the better ;
by its continued use complete cure
was brought about and it is now per-
fectly healthy.-C. L. BooGs, Stump
town, Gilmer Co., w. Va, For sale
by All Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22
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