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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
providing for Special Election

Mr.. Buchanan presented an amendment
to section 1, article II, of the constitution.
providing for special elections when neces-
sary to vote on amendments to the consti-
tuition, which was referred to the commit
tee on constitutional revision.
The senate then adjourned until p. m.
In the house the committee on privileges
and elections asked further time to con-
slider the primary election bill and that
provoked quite a discussion. It was
finally ordered that the bill be made a
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
~THE PLAYS

A large audience greeted the Tolson &
Todd company at their second appearance
at O'Brien's opera house last night. New
Orleans by Gas Light was the play given,
and ELECTED much applause, the company
handling the piece with skill and tact, and
making the most of its many telling parts
Keiffer and Diamond, in their specialties,
caught the house by storm and have made
themselves popular. The war pictures on
the Edison warscope ELECTED great ap-
plause. The company will be here all this
week. Tonight the great society drama,
woman VS.. Woman" will be given. A
matinee will be given this afternoon, at
which the price will be 10 and 20 cents.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
For Doing business without License

I. R. Hochstadter proprietor of a saloon
on the corner of Third avenue and Twen-
tieth street was arrested yesterday on a
charge of violating section 1928 Of the city
code. This section refers to saloon men
being required to take out a city license
before commencing business.
Mr.. Hochstadter had not paid his license
and was required to give bond in the sum
of 500. officer Gamble made the arrest.
Just why Mr.. Hockstadter refused to pay
license is not known, but it was stated
yesterday afternoon that officer Gamble
had been there several times to collect the
amount, but had been put off an equal
number of times. The last time the money
failed to be forthcoming the arrest was
made.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
BEFORE BABY rs BORN"
A Valuable Little Book Of Interest
to All Women Sent Free.

Every woman looks forward with feel
ings Of Joy indescribable to the
one great event in her life, COM
pared with which all others pale into in
significance. How proud she will feel
when her babe nest1es ON her breast
how sweet the name of "Motherp And
yet, her anticipation of this event is
clouded with dread Of the pain and dam
ger of the ordeal, SO that 1t is impossi-
Bile to avoid the feeling of foreboding
which creeps over her. The danger
and suffering attendant upon being a
mother can be entirely prevented, so
that the coming of the little stranger
need not be looked forward to with fear.
Every woman who reads this, can obtain
free a valuable little book entitled "Be-
fore Baby is Born" by sending her adj
dress to the Bradfleld Regulator Co.,
Atlanta, Ga. This book contains price
less information for allwomen, and no
one should fail to sepd for it.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
CARNIVAL SOCIETY
President lesser Has Called Meeting
for Thursday Night

A meeting of the Birmingham Carnival
society and of all citizens interested in the
carnival celebrations has been called to
meet at the Elks' hall, corner of Twentieth
street and Fourth avenue, tomorrow ever
ing at o'clock.
President Lesser said last night that be
was especially DESTROYS that large crowd
be present, in order that it would be de-
termined at once what action should be
taken in regar to carnivals in the FUTURE
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special order for 10 a. m tomorrow and
the house to consider it in committee
The whole.
Amendments were offered os to suffrage
and education which were referred to APP
propriate committees, and the house then
adjourned until 10 a. m. tomorrow.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
Negro OUTLAW Captured

Jackson, Miss, May, ED Grandson,
the famous negro outlaw, was captured
last night by Chief of Police Ewing and a
posse of deputies. He is wanted for the
murder of three deputy sheriffs in Yazoo
county about a year ago. Grandson is
regarded as the most desperate criminal
In mississippi,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
Mcdonald Property Not Sold

Notwithstanding numerous reports to the
contrary, it can be stated on authority that
the Mcdonald corner'-the northeast coy
ner of Second avenue and Twentieth street
has not yet been sold, though it is well
known that strong efforts have been made
to buy it within the past few weeks.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10

A meeting of the educa tiona department
of the Woman's club is called for this aft
ernoon at o'clock. All members are urged
to be present. Arrangements will be per-
feeted for the entertainment to be given for
the free scholarship fund. All club women
interested in this movement looking to the
encouragement of higher education for wo-
men are cordially invited to be present
MRS. W. n. ALLEN, Director.
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The single trap winning the third prize
in the floral parade was that of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hickey Miner. Mrs. Miner. and Mrs.
Walter Miner occupied the trap, and the
decorations were white and green double
peoples, being used in artistic /profusion.
The horse was sent out from Kentucky,
and added great deal to the smart ap-
pearance of the trap.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10

From the Philadelphia North American.
"Ail this evidence about tho beef is old
and stale now"
well, you know, that was the trouble
with the beef"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
pied of Cholera Morbus

Washington, May 9.-Gen: Henry report
ed the death of Corporal Gustave Oliver
Eleventh infantry in Porto Rico, of chol
era morbus on the 9th of May.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-22
VICTOR SWEPT BY FLAMES.
TWO MILLIONS WORTH OF PROP
ERTY DESTROYED.

RusiueSs Portion of the Town En-
firely COnsumed-StrOnG Wind
prove on the FIames-HeIp From
cripple Creek-Dynamite Used in
tbe Effort to stop the Fires Mad
Rush-PeOpIe Fled Before Its Fury,
carving Their Goods.
Cr.pple Creek, Col. Aug. H.-Fire has
erttf4,y destroyed the business portion of
me city of Victor causing a loss, esti-
mated al So, ,0O0, coo. Beginning shortly after
raou. me fire ragged until night, consum-
ira everything in its path. 1t had its
origin it is thought, in the Merchants
cafe adjoining the Bank of Victor. A
strons wind from the south famed the
flames and in few minutes all the sur
rounding houses were on fire.
Help was summoned from Cripple Creek,
but the town had been built in the early
DAYS of the camp, and was of pine tim
her Tor the most part, which burned like
rfuder Efforts were made to stop the
progress of the flames by blowing up
buildings in their path by means of dyna-
mite. and all the prominent hills have
reared with the explosions but the effort
was in vain.
The fire burned the Bank Of Victor, the
postoGice the Victor Banking Company
the Western Union Telegraph office and
the office of the Colorado Telephone Com
pany, the Hotel Victor and the great
shaft houses of the Gold Con Mining Com
pany and its ore bins, among the largest
in the Cripple Creek district.
From there the flames were swept north
ward by he gale which was blowing and
never stopped until Chey had taken the
Florence and Cripple Creek depot and the
fine new depot of the Midland Terminal
road All the buildings between these are
total losses, with all their contents
The scenes of the great Cripple Greek
fre were duplca ed. Hurrying before the
70 ring flames went men, women and chill
dreu, carrying with them what they could
snatch from the flames, and racing for
their lives The crash of buildings torn
asuuder by dynamite and the crackfe of
flames as they consumed the dry lumber
fastened heir flight and the pail OF smoke
added terror 10 the spectacle. A special
4 train was placed at the command of the
/ city by the Florence and Cripple Creek
| Railroad and three companies of ffremen
With apparatus were rushed to the scene.
They worked all the afternoon in a vain
4 endeavOr 10 stop the rush of the flames.
The residence portion of the city has
/ suffered comparatively little, but the busi-
ness portion Is paralyzed, and suffering
is bound TO follow.
Tt is thought at this time g o'clock
that the fire can be prevented from
/ Spreading any further. The losses have
now reached s., 0OO,O0G The first house
/ Was built in Victor in October, 1893
The fire was got under control this
/ evening. Conservative estimates place the
/ loss at $25O0,O0O
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-22
MAY NOMINATE EARLIER.
democratic National Convention
Way BE in February.

May BE in February.
Chicago Aug. A.-The Record to-mor-
row will say:
The Democratic national committee is
considering the advisabinty of holding the
Democratic national convention two or
three months earlier than in former years.
Word came to Chicago to-day that a meet
ing of the committee is to be held in
October or November, after Senator Jones
comes home from Europe, to discuss the
question.
1t is not considered improbable that the
convention will be called to meet in Feb
ruary. Some of the committeeman and
Democratic leaders are in favor of holding
the convention tc nominate a national tick
ct as early as that month, while others
favor holding the convention in MAY or
June.
The advocates of a February convention
contend that it will be necessary 10 place
the national ticket in the field and adopt
a platform as early as February or March,
in order to perfect organization and bring
together the fighting factions in the party
They declare it Will be possible to re-unite
the party and bring a solid organizatio
to the polls in November if the convention
is held in February.
The committeeman who oppose the early
convention movement declare the Philip
pine situation viii be unsettled at that
time. They say ii will be physically i'm
possible for the administrator TO end the
war on the Island OF Luzon by February.
and, therefore, no one will be able to pre-
dict what the situation may be in May or
June
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-22
KILLED BROTHER OFFICERS.
THE STORY OF THE TRAGEDY IN
THE FRENCH sOUDAN.

Lieut.. Col. GSIObb Was Ordered to
Proceed ana Overtake "a Mission of
the French and Assume Command.
Its officer Ordered Him to Halt.
KJObb Did Not Comply and the
Firing Decentralization Is Now
OutIawed.
Paris, Aug. 2t.-M. Decrais, minister for
tho co,onies, has received a dispatch from
the governor general Of French West Az
RIGA fully confirming the Figaro's story.
cabled TO the Associated Press this morn
ing of The killing of Lieut.. Col Klobb and
Lieut. Mleuner by members of a French
expedition under the conduct of Capts.
Voulet and Chanone, in the French Sou
dan.
The confirmation has created a great
sensation, and caused the most painful
impression, ihe only explanation suggest
ed being that Capt Noulet had become
mentally affected by the climate. Curl
qrsly enough the killing occurred July II.
the date Of the French national fete.
1t appears that on news being received
OF the barbarity OF the Noulet- -Chanoine
mission toward the natives on the march
toward Lake chad, the Dupuy minister in
stIucted Lieut. Coz Hlobb, who was at
Kayes, to proceed with a column, over
take the mission, investigate the charges
and assume command. on July IA the
klobb party overlook the mission at Zlm-
bcr near Domangas. Lieut. Co. Klobb
sent word to Capt. Voulet who replied
that he would shoot him if he advanced.
Notwithstanding this threat, Klobb adj
vanced and made himself known to Vou-
let who ordered him peremptorily 10
stop This order was dlsregarded and
when the Klobb party was within a hum
dred and nifty metres Of Noulets troops,
the fatter, on his order, fired three volleys.
which were followed by independent fir
ing.
Lieut. Muncer fell dead. Lieut.. Col.
K4obb, wounded in the leg by the first
volley. was dispatched by being shot in
the head. Vooet then ordered bayonet
charge ana the remainder of the Kiobo
column fled, carrying their wounded and,
beside the two officers nine men dead.
The vurvivors. ten of whom We're wound
ed. reached Bosso, under command of a
native sergeant. The Voulet-Chanoine
mission has taken to the bush, but, ac-
cording to the advices received by M. De-
cra's, a strong column was to be sent in
pursuit.
Capts Voulct and Chanoine have both
| had distinguished careers In the Soudan.
| Their mission, now outlawed, consists, be-
| side the leaders, of Capt Joualland, Lieut..
| Pailier Dr. Hanrlci and two French ser-
| geants.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-22

He Gives Further Views on the Phil
ippinc Question.

Ithaca, N. Y, Aug. I.-Commissioner
Jacob G. Schurman reached Ithaca TO-
day Since leaving Manila he has, he
says, steadily refused to discuss Philip
pine affairs, although he has been besieg-
ed by reporters everywhere. Chicago re-
porters had gone as far West as tho
Rocky mountains. TO Interview him. How
ever, he makes the following statement
for the Associated Press
The United States having assumed
sovereignty over the Philippine Islands
by virtue OF a treaty Of peace with Spain.
the chief executive of the republic is en-
gagged in establishing that sovereignty
The issue today is not a commercial
one although the natural resources OF
the Philippine Islands are of great value,
and wait only American capital for de-
velopment Nor is the question one of
political expedienoy or party politics. al
though, in its collateral branch. there
may be aspects on which political parties
may properly divide. Ii is a purely moral
question. The vital issue is the honor OF
the nation, the protection of loyal Fill
pinos and the fulnllment of our obligations
to the nations of the world involved In
our acceptance OF sovereignty.
The means and agencies for the accom-
plishment of this end must be determined
by the President. and II Is weH is bear in
mind that the President understands the
situation better than any one else can
possibly do, inasmuch as he is in receipt
OF information from a variety of sources
civil and military, and has The judgment
of experts upon the facts reported. l have
no doubt the President viii soon effect a
solution of the Philippine problem which
Will be entirely Satisfactory 10 the Amer
lean people. To statesmanship an I tried
ability We may entrust the issue with per.
feet confidence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-22
MISSISSIPPI DEMOCRATS.
Are Gathering at jackson for the
state Convention.


state Convention.
Jackson, Miss. Aug H.--Large bodies OF
delegates TO the Democratic state conver-
tion, which meets Wednesday, are arriv-
ing in the city on every iraln and by noon
tomorrow 1t Is expected that fully three
Tourths of oil the delegates win be pres
ent. Several informal caucuses were held
tonight by the representative candidates
and the work for Tuesday among the un-
instructed delegates mapped out
The five candidates for Governor, Judge
A. II. Longino of Greenv,lle. Judge Frank
A. Critz 90 West Point, Maj. James K.
Vafdaman of Greenwood, Judge Robert
Powell of Canton, and Col. w. A. Mont
gomery of Edwards have all arrived, and
are busy at their headquarters When thu
convention assemblies at noon Wednesday,
the roll will show about 40 per cent. Of
the vote instructed,
1t cannot yet be said that Judge Longino
Is practically assured the gubcrnatorlal
nomination, although he has more in
strucled votes to his credit than the four
candidates combined. 1t was announced
by the Longino managers tonight that
their candidate has 1GO votes instructed
ana pledged which Is seventeen more than
a majority but in view Of some very spr-
tied contests in sight on the minor state
Offices. no great reliance can be placed in
the pledged votes.
Hon. James McCool Of Attala is the lead
ing candidate for the chaifmanship Of the
convention, and the Longno influence Is
expected TO carry him through. The con-
ventlon will be held in the Auditorium Of
the Deaf and Dumb Institute, as the old
state house is regarded as unsafe. II Ia
expected that 200 people viii attend.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-22
ENTERTAINED THE COMMITTEE.
Chicago Citizens Are shown Great
Time In Mexico.

City of Mexico. Aug. 2l.-The Chicago
committee to invite President Diaz to visit
that city in the autumn was given din
ncr to-day At the presidential residence at
the Castle OF Chaputepec. Ambassador
Clayton and daughters were present.
Tomorrow the committees win wait on
the members Of the ca olneI and invite
them to Chicago on the occasion OF the
Presidents visit Wednesday evening the
delegation viii return. The members are
greatly pleased with the cordial reception
accorded them and the honors of almost
an official nature PAD them. Ambassa-
dor Clayton has been unremittng in mis-
attention to the distinguished party.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-22
Is GOING TO BERLIN.
Emperor william Is Expected to Re-
turn Tomorrow.

Berlin, Aug. 2i.-Emperor william will
return to Berlin on Wednesday, when,
It is reported he will preside at the cabi-
net council ana decide what steps are to
be taken.
All kinds of rumors are anoat. Ono
paper asserts that the Kaiser has accepts
ed the designations OF the whole cabinet.
Others are of the opinion that the fall OF
Dr. Won Muell will entail the fall OF
Prince Won Hohenlohe also, but nothing
will be definitely known until the Empe-
ror arrives. The newspapers are still act
lively commenting upon the difficulties OF
the situation
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-22

Denver. Col. Aug 2i.-Gen. Merriam.
commanding this department has recoiy-
ed word that the Navajos near Fort
Wingaie shot and Killed a gambler named
Landfeth. WHO haf been seling them
whisky. one 81 the Indians was wounded.
detachment Of the Nlnlh Cavalry ar
rested four II the Indians
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-22
SHOT AND KILLED ROBERTS.
killing Grows Out of the Shooting
of Marshal Kite.

Iao ksonvil!e, Fla, Aug. PA Hampton
V'") despatch TO the Times Union and
O"'zen says that Town Marshal Richard
COT snot and killed N. E, Roberts, a prom
i;1fnt farmer, In self defense at Lake But
Ter to-day.
3erts friends swear revenge and
5Tu'IHs are now protecting Richardson
i.' aHalr was result of the killing of
iyruly Marshal Kite by the Richardson
no.Aers on Saturday night. Sheriff Den,
,.''N Is on the scene trying to restore
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-22
ponTo RIco SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Great success Is Being Met in the
New York Movement.

New York. Aug. I.-The subscriptions
received by the Porto Rlcan relief COM
mlttee Of the Merchants Association nov
amounts to $l5,lG5. In addition the COM
mittoe has received my barrels of bread
Goods Will be purchased tomorrow to ship
on the Mcclellan. a large quantity Of
clothing and medical supplies will be gent
on the vessel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-22
STORMS TERRIBLE WORK.
Two Sets of Four Brothers and a
Number of other victims.


Number of other Victims.
Charlotte, n. c., Aug. 21.--A special from
Beaufort, n. c.. says.
Sixteen fishermen were camping on Swan
Island, near the mouth of the Neuse river,
during the recent storm. The is,and was
oyertowed, compelling them to seek the
mainland. In the attempt all of their
boats were capsized, except one, drown
ing fourteen men, consisting of four Smith
ana four Salter brothers and six others.
All were married and men of large fami-
Hes citizens of Piney Point Cartaret
county.
The Two survivors saved themselves by
cutting away their boats mast, throwing
ln'r cargo overheard and drifting ashore.
IAey witnessed the drowning of their
companions, but were powerless TO aid
mem. crew of four men, who were
amPing on another island. are missing
snQ are undoubtedl drowned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-22
AFTER MORE TRANSPORTS.
re giments Last, Tee, to he AGOat by
the Last of October

Washington, Aug. 2l.-The quartermas-
ter's department. acting under instruc-
tons from Secretary Root is negotiating
for more transports for the Philippine
service, and expects to soon secure several
additions to the Pacific fleet
Owing TO the determination of Secretary
Root TO rush The new troops forward, the
original schedule prepared in the quarter
masters department, has been entirely
disarranged and il is the departments S
intention to have. not only the first ten
regiments ahoat by the last of October,
but also those 10 be raised under the last
order.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-22
AN OFFICIAL INsOLVENT.
Is Claimed 10 Have Taken Advantage
of His Position.

Berlin. Aug. 21.-Baron Froich. govern
ment official, has become insolvent, and
bankruptcy proceedings have been COM
menced against him Il IS claimed that ho
misused his official position for the pur-
pose OF launching a number Of enterprises
which have resulted in losses 90 the per-
sons who were interested in them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-22
DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Judge Call Renders Decision in the
Anti-Cigarette Law.

Tallahassee, Fla, Aug. 21.-The law pro-
hibiting the manufacture, sale or gift of
cigarettes, enacted at the recent session
of the Florida Legislature, was to-day de-
clared unconstitutional by Circuit Judge
Call in Jacksonville.
The decision affects only the five coun-
ties of the fourth circuit, but 1t will prob
ably practically settle the question through
the entire state. The settlement of the
matter was made in a test case begun by
the American Tobacco Company, which is
understood to have met all the expenses
of the suit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-22
THEY AGREED TO RESIGN.
German Ministers want to Give Up
Their Positions.

Berlin, Aug. 21.-During the afternoon a
cabinet meeting was held at the residence
OF Prince Hohenlohe, the imperial chan
celor. and the whQ'e cabinet agreed to
resign The acceptance of the minister's
resignation is uncer ain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-22
ABoUT TWENTY PATIENTS.
Are All That Are Left in the Soldiers
Fever Hospital.

Washington, Aug. H.-ln telegraDhic
report 10 headc arters here Dr. VI kerry,
reprosenting the marine hospital service
al lho Hampton Sold ders Home, says The
yellow fever situation continues 10 i'm
prove. There have been 10 new cases OF
fever since ihe I'm inst, ana only about
twonty rauents are now lett Ia the fever
hospital
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-22
NINE MEN WE'RE DROWNED.
Raft Cnpsized In the Philippines.
gen. wheeler Arrived.

Manila, Aug q, $40 p. m.-Whie re-
connoitering party Of the Twenty-fourh
Infantry. under Capt Crane. was crossing
the Maraiquina river on a raft to-day. the
hawger broke. The current, very swift
az that point, caused the raft 10 caDsze,
drowning nine enlisted men.
The United States transport Tartar
from San Francisco. July "a, with Gen. Joe
Wheeler and his daughter. troops Of the
Nineteenth Infantry and more than $780,
900 in coin. has arrived.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-22
"FIGHTING non" THERE.
Represents the Navy in the Arrange
mcnts for Dewey.

New York, Aug 2l.-Capt. Robley D.
Evans made an official call on Acting
Mayor Guggenhoimer to-day as the navy
departments official representative to con-
suit with the Dewey committee about ar
rangements for the land and naval pa
rades Mr. Guggenheimer at once issued
call for special meeting of the plan
and scope committee formed. Capt Ev-
ans viii be present TO consult with the
committee.