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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21
UNITED STATES COURT
Sentence Passed Upon Number of
Prisoners

In the United States court yesterday
Judge Boarman sentenced a number of
prisoners who were convicted last week of
violating the revenue laws as follows:
Retailing-Hilliard Carpenter, Peter Han
ma, John Chandler George Lindsay, John
King, Bill Higgins, Lindsay Dunn, Marion
Pearson, Walter Finney and w. H. Potter,
thirty days Imprisonment and 800 and
costs each.
Distilling-Esau Roberts and Clarence
Jones, sixty days imprisonment and $500 and
costs each.
The grand jury made another report re-
turning thirteen true bills and nine no
bills.
A number of small cases were tried and
several convictions resulted, all for viola
lions of the revenue laws
On next Monday the law and equity
docket will be sounded
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21
1.-THE PLAY@
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1.-THE Winters Tale was rendered by the
James-Kidder- combination last
evening. The scenery was good and un-
usually well handled. Miss Kidder was
perhaps not at her best, though she is al
ways a clever actress. Louis James, as
Autolycus, rogue, was excellent. Charles
B. Hanford rather overacted his part,
though he ranks among the best of the
young men starring in Shakespearan plays
on the American stage
The play was well staged and well rem
dered as a whole. The audience was ap-
parently thoroughly pleased.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21
Spanish War Vett rams

Washington, November 20.-A meeting of
the executive council of the Spanish war
veterans was held at the Ebbltt house here
today to draft a constitution and bylaws
for the organization. There were present:
Adjutant General Axline of Ohio, Lieuten-
ant Reinold of New York, Colonel Harri-
son of the United States marine corps. Ma
jor Urell and General George Harris of
Washington, d. c., H. c. Delange of Wash
ington and Adjutant General Miller of
Pennsylvania.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21
CONFERENCE AND SYNOD
Methodists and Presbyterians Will
Meet Here

The North Alabama conference will con-
vene in annual session at the First Metho-
dist church tomorrow morning at o clock
Bishop Gambler of Georgia will preside, and
there will be present about $50 preachers
and laymen from all sections of north Ala
bama.
The Alabama synod of the Presbyterian
church will assemble at the First Presby-
teran church tonight The Alabama synod
embraces all the churches of that denomi-
nation in the state and the attendance at
this meeting will be large
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21

Roland's Reeds engagement at OBrien's
opera house next Thursday promises to be
the most successful this popular favorite
has played in this city. There has been a
brisk demand for seats, and the indications
are that Lend Me Your Wife," Sydney
Resented and Dion Bouicault's brilliant
comedy, will be greeted by a crowded
house.
The play gives Mr. Reed and his clever
company splendid opportunities and the adj
venture of Captain Abner Tarbox, cause no
end of merriment. Miss Isadore Rush will
be seen in one of the best roles she has
ever had, and will dazzle her many admir-
ers with her new gowns. Among the men,
beers of Mr.. Reeds company is Miss Lottie
klter, who will be pleasantly remembered
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21
Chattanooga

Chattanooga" Lincoln J. Carriers new
war play will have its first presentation to-
night at O'Brien's opera house. The seem
cry and effects will surpass anything Mr..
Carter has presented in this city. Several
new comedy situations have been added
since it was first produced last June. A
special cinematograph has been prepared to
be used in the last act. The company is a
good one and the leading parts are in COM
petent hands.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21

Huntsville, November 2O.-(Specfal.)-
Sandy Parker and number of relatives
are on the trail of Will Donegan, negro
of this city who is charged with sending an
insulting and obscene letter to Parker s
wife. The party found Donegan at Madi-
son today and fired several shots at him,
but he escaped. The negro will be killed If
captured.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21
Congressman Settles Successor

Frankfort, KY, November Ex-Governor
Bradley issued a proclamation calling a
special election in the Seventh congress
icnal district December IS TO elect a sue
cessOr ito Congressman Settle, deceased
Judge Ira Julian, of this city, and Judge
James II. Mullisnn, of Lexington. ex-consul
to Samoa, are announced as candidates.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21
messiah" Rehea rsaI

There viii be rehearsal of the ''Mes-
siah" at the Conservatory tonight. Mr.
Guckenberger requests all the members of
the May Festival chorus to attend. The
oratorio will be given on December 81 at the
Auditorium with large orchestra and four
fine soloists.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21
AN IMpORrANr DIFFERENCES

To make 1t apparent to thousands, who
think themselves i'll, that they are not af-
fiicted with any disease, but that the sys-
tenn simply needs cleansing. is to bring
comfort home to their hearts, as a costive
condition is easily cured by using Syrup of
Figs Manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup company only and sold by all
druggists
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21
Burglars Mt Work I'm iowa

Marshaltown, Ia, November 20.-Burglars
blew open the safe of the Southwestern In
surance company, in the court house base
ment at noon today and secured over s., SEQ
in cash and certificates of deposits. There
was many people also at the court house
at the time but the burglars escaped.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21
Marriage License

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
to the following: Joe Smith and Miss Bes-
sic Brown; Frank Emory and Miss Eliza
beth Weldon; J. A. George and Miss Rosa
Bell Gray
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21
vulcan Lost Prop.rler

Fayal, November 20-The British steam
er Vulcan, Captain Male, from Galveston
for Hamburg. was towed in here by
The steamer Ellomannia. The Vulcan had
lost her propeller.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21

Mrs. Davis, mother of Drs. w. Z. b. and
]. d. S. Davis, is critically i'll at the DAVIS
infirmary. Her condition was very serious
last night and it was feared she could not
survive very long.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21
from her past successes in this city. Seats
are now on sale.
"Rurert of Hentzau"

Theater-goers are so well posted nova
days regarding modern literature that it is
unnecessary to relate the plot of Rupert
of Hentzau," in which the handsome young
romantic actor, James X. Hackett, is to
appear at OErien's opera house next Fri
day night. The play is a companion piece
to Mr.. Hopes prisoner of Zenda," and in
many respects is even stronger than the
drama which preceded it. The same char
acters mainly figure in it, Mr.. Hacllett APP
pearlng in the dual role of the King of
Ruritania and the Englishman, Rudolf
Rassendyll. He is ably supported by a
company numbering twenty-three people
and special scenery and accessories for the
production have been furnished with law
ish hand by his manager, Daniel Frohman.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21
The Fete at San Souci

The last act in Lewis Morrison's spectacu-
lar production Frederick the Great Is
laid in the gardens of San Souci Palace at
Potsdam The palace and grounds are IL
Illuminated en- fete and the opportunity thus
offered for novel and effective electrical de-
vices has been successfully grasped Tiny
lamps CLEAN in profusion among the trees
and large prismatic fountain, ejecting jets
of water, radiant with the colors of the
rainbow, is presented. An orchestra hidden
in a foral~ bower discourses the dreamy
strains of a may waltz, as the courtiers
promenade the leafy-covered walks of this
noted old residence. 1t may be mentioned
that this scene is superior to any effort
heretofore attempted by Lewis Morrison.
M. Morrisons date at O'Brien's opera
house is next Saturday afternoon and
night.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21

James a. Downey Is a candidate for sher-
iff of Jefferson county, subject 70 the ac-
ton of the democratic party. 9-1S-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21

Andrew w. Burgin, candidate for sheriff
of jefferson county. subject to action of
democratic party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry b. Gray Is a csndidate for Treas
urer of Jefferson county subject TO the ac-
tioa of the democratic party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21

II. C. Miller Is candidate for treasurer
of jefferson county subject to the action
Of the Democratic party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21

f. L. Higdoh is a candidate for sheriff
of Jefferson county, subject to tho action
OF the democratic party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

George w. Shering is a candidate for
Sheriff of jefferson county, subject to the
action of the democratic party,
The Conservative, 1899-07-13

flee themselves when they have none de-
pendent on them. Those entrusted with
the welfare of public life and property
have no rights over either only in so far
as it pertains to the defense of the lives
and property of those disputing the
authority. Taken as a whole the people
of the United States have been strik-
ingly apathetic in regard to these affairs.
There is a terrible fatalism paralyzing
the people in political matters. "It is
~ it is and cannot be made any BETTER
seems to be common opinion. Under
such conditions the weeds of despotism
take root and flourish.
There was what may be called a spas
mOdic furry of patriotic irritation over
the suspicious nature of the Maine Incl
dent. Acting as a jury the sober COM
mon sense of the people gives Spain the
benefit of the Scotch verdict-"not
proven" Neither before, during nor
since the wal has there been any uni
versal sympathy for Cubans or Filipi-
nos. The most marked feeling is one of
silent dread that the government has
woven a skein of foreign entanglements
out of which it cannot be relieved save
at the cost of valued lives and wasted
treasure. Slowly but surely the heads
of the people are shrinking to normal
size. On the contrary that of the gov
eminent is still expanding. The condi-
ton is dangerous The suspicion is
growing that the war was entirely I'M
called for, the sacrifice of life unjustif-
able, and the expense scandalous. The
humanitarianism in the government for
the Cubans and Filipinos is about as
strong as the ten-thOusandth dilution of
a homeopathic tincture. So far as the
people are concerned it is a vacuum.
Even the government cannot coin it at
16-to-1. A personal experience illus
trates it. An enthusiastic humanitarian
friend of Cuba and the Filipinos, and a
great sympathizer with u~nfOrtunates
living under a king, was holding forth
DOIOlO " AOOdl uAu VI uuAAAAlOAo III liz
glories of being an American and the
great work America is doing for human
ity. On being told that an organization
had been formed for raising funds to
clothe and educate the poorest among
the children in Cuba and asked to con-
tribute five dollars his sympathies dis
appeared like fog before a rising sun.
All he said was, "the government is do.
ing that business, I have nothing to do
with it," That man is typical of Amer
leans who love the Cubans and the cause
of liberty among aliens.
England and America.
These sympathizers, like the govern
ment, are extravagantly generous with
other peoples lives and property and
The Conservative, 1899-07-13
Che Conservative.

a far different meaning than appears on
it's surface. 1t had it's origin in the
esprit of 49," That spirit was anti
king. Properly stated the Monroe doc
trine should read, the people of the
United States will not countenance the
extension of monarchism from European
to American soil. King hatred is inbred
in the children of the United States.
The disease is contagious. 1t has ex-
tended over the majority of the later
immigrants and their descendants.
Without a comprehension of these con
ditions it is absolutely impossible to &C.
count for the Spanish American imbrog-
lilo. The conditions leading to it in the
United States were an acute attack Of
the war-spirit, supplementing the
chronic spirit of '76 and aggravated by
one of the most dangerous diseases to
which individuals and nations are sub
ject. This terrible infection is often of
a suicidal nature. 1t is technically
known as MdcrO cranidlis prOgressiUa
chronica, size acutissimd. 1t is a variety
of egotistical insanity. 1t is not self
confidence. Self confidence is the in
telligent ability to do what one under
takes and not to undertake that which
one cannot do. This big-head insanity
undertakes anything. 1t is quixotic in
it's nature. 1t charges windmills re-
ro,l1nca of fIo;,, oiva ~, tho un1co;f, 0f
the wind. There is nothing equal to it's
mOmentous cOnceit. 1t appears in it's
most aggravated form when it u
to dethrone the Omnipotent and audaci-
ously asserts itself to be doing Goods
work" Omnipotence needs no deputy.
A popularity of the big-head is it's
boomerang prOclivities. While terribly
destructive to others in it's insane career
it is no less dangerous to the one pos
sessed. Nothing but the most alarming
experience can ever cast this demon out
of those possessed.
The American people being thus af-
ficted it was not a difficult task for the
government to preoipitate the country
into an absolutely safe war with an ef-
fete monarchy like Spain. Another i'm
portant factor is not without interest.
1t is a new one in American political
conditions. In Europe governments
have found it necessary to go to war, or
to keep up a very aggressive war-spirit in
the people, in order to a v them-the
governments-from internal discussions.
The republican party was and is under
the same exploiting necessity in the
United States. The boomerang which
it set in motion, to the destruction of
SPANS pelagic possessions, will react in
the formation of an American party "to
form a more perfect union" on the basis
of, no sacrifice Of life; no taxation except
according to the constitution. That is,
The Conservative, 1899-07-13
THE SPANISH-AMERICAN I'M
BROGLIO,

The late war between the United
States and Spain and the %postbellum re-
lations of the United States to the Gu
bans, and especially to the Filipinos,
have been and are so outside the limi-
tations of natural, international, and
American constitutional law, as to offer
problems of vital and momentous inter
est to the statesman, the editor, and
student of social science. To under
stand the questions at issue one must 60
back to the beginning. They must be
considered in a cold blooded, scientific
manner without sympathy for home, or
prejudice to the alien. Justice tempered
by sympathy is no longer justice.
A certain degree of belligerency is
common to animal life. 1t predominates
in males. Man offers no exceptions. 1t
may be called the 'war- spirit" This
spirit has been a dormant volcano in the
American people ever since the wal of
the revolution. 1t is known as ''the
spirit of re-" The American people
have borne a striking resemblance to the
traditional Irish tailor who was contin-
ually Cooking for some blawsted Ing
lishman fur I'm moulderin fur a fOight."
While this feeling has temporarily dis
appeared from the national horizon it
would take but an infinitesimal spark to
set it blazing in full flame. This war
spirit in America is not limited to Bri-
tain. The United States seems to have
a chip OH both shoulders. The govern
ment is morbidly anxious to hunch
somebody. While eve present there
are times when the war-spirit acquires
cumulative energy. Those who have
commanded armies. ships, or bodies of
men for a considerable period must be
aware of it. 1t breaks out without ap-
parent cause. 1t leads to uprisings,
mutinies, revolutions, var 1t is form
of progressive emotional insanity. The
people of the United States have had a
bad attack of this dangerous malady.
They have not fully recovered.
Where Cleveland Numbered.
The w%ar-spirit is often marked by
acute exacerbations. Any social stu
dent could have seen that the American
people were undergoing an acute attack
of Febris beli. Its first public eruption
was manifested by Mr.. Cleveland in his
uncalled- for interference between Great
Britain and Venezuela. Fortunately
for both nations the British lion did not
permit himself to be seriously disturbed
by the buzzing of the American mos
quito. The war-spirit then lowered
about and perched upon the Monroe
doctrine. The w~ar-eagle of the United
States shrieked that no European gov
eminent should make further establish
ment ON the American continent. The
proposal was insolvent and audacious.
Tho aoxth &c ,oor1o on1 tho fr11nocc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-15
ACTION OF CONGRESS.
Both Houses Adopt Resolutions and
Adjourn as a Mark of Respect.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE House of
Representatives assembled to-day under cir
cumstances of deep and universal sorrow in
the death of Representative Dingley, of
Maine. AS Speaker Reed entered the
chamber hush fell upon the members who
moment later arose. and, with bowed
heads, listened to an eloquent tribute from
the chaplain, Rev. DR.. Co1den.
Mr.. Boutelle the senior member of the
Maine delegation, was then recognized for
an announcement Of the demise of his col
. league, which was made in feeling and ap-
preciative words. Mr.. Boutelle then offered
and the House adopted a series of resolu-
lions providing for funeral ceremonies in the
hall of the House at noon on Monday and
for a committee of nine members to accom-
pany the remains to Maine. The resolution
concluded with a motion to adjourn The
speaker announced the following committee
under the resolutions: Messrs. Boutelle,
Payne, Dolliver, Tawney, Evans, Hilborn,
Clark Of New Hampshire, Bailey Dockery,
Bell and Mcclellan. At 1920 p. M, as a
mark of respect, the House adjourned until
Monday, when the funeral services will &C.
cur
At the opening Of the Senate's session to-
day the blind chaplain paid tribute to the
late Nelson Dingley. A message was re-
ceived from the House announcing the
adoption of resolutions on the death of Rep
resentative Dingley. Mr.. Hale requested
that the resolutions be laid before the SEN
ate and read. Mr.. Hale then offered resolu-
tions expressive of the deep sensibility with
which the Senate had learned of the death
of Representative Dingley and directing the
appointment of a committee of senators to
accompany the remains to Maine. Mr.. Hale
also delivered feeling eulogy of Mr.. Ding
ley. closing with a motion that the Senate
adjourn. Prior to the putting of the mo-
ton Mr. Gallinger, president pro tenn, an
nounced the committee of Senators, who
are to join a like committee OF the House
to accompany the remains of Mr. Dingley's
body to Maine, as follows: Messrs. Frye.
of Maine; Aldrich. OF Rhode Island; Bur-
rows, OF Michigan; Fairbanks. of Indiana;
Pritchard. of North Carolina; Berry, of Ar
kansas; Faulkner. of West Virginia; Raw
Inns, Of Utah, and McLaurin, of South Caro-
lima. The Senate then, at 1913 D. m, adj
journed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-15
LIKE RATS IN A TRAP
SEVENTEEN SAILORS DROWNED
WHILE ASLEEP IN THEIR BERTHs.
Hatches Were Open, and When the
Ship Careened the Water Flowed In,
and Escape Was Cut OF.

TACOMA, Wash, Jan. lathe British
bark Andelina, 1855 tons, of Nova Scotia,
Capt. G. w. Sailing, sank in twenty-five
fathoms of water in front of the st. Paul
mill wharf, and the captain, mate and fif-
teen of the crew were drowned. No one
witnessed the accident, as it occurred dur
ing the night. The vessel came four days
ago in ballast from Shanghai. The ballast
had been discharged and the ship was lying
at anchor waiting to be towed into the dock
Last night terrific gale ragged on the bay,
the wind blowing thirty-six miles an hour.
Two great boom logs were placed beside the
Andelina, one on each side. During the gale
between 2 and 4 o'clock this morning one
of the logs went adrift causing the ship
20 careen and to capsize with very little
warning to the crew. The vessel was en-
tirely without ballast and the matches were
open. All on board were caught like rats
in a trap and had no chance to escape. The
ship simply careened over, the water flowed
in the open matches and she sank.
With daylight this morning the ship was
missed. Where she had been riding ap-
parently securely at dusk the night before
there showed but blank stretch of water
The wreckage which strewed the bay told
the vessels fate. A large number Of the
crew we're ulSCudIBEQ ytSlefudy OF the loss
of life would have been far more appalling.
The ship was to have commenced taking
on a cargo of wheat for Queenstown to-day
and was to receive further orders.
Captain Stating lived in Annapolis, Nova
Scotia, and leaves a wife and three children.
He is we'll known in this port The Ande-
lima left New York May last for Shanghai.
carrying case oil, and arrived there Oct 10.
She reached this port less than a week ago
to load wheat for Eppinger & Co., of San
Francisco for export to England She was
built at Workington, north England, in 1889
and was owned by E. f. and w Roberts,
of Liverpool, and was rated AL by Loyds.
Her dimensions were: Length, 303 feet:
beam, AZ feet; depth of hold, "A feet inches;
tonnage, 1885 net.