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The age-herald., 1899-08-19
P|COUART TELLS COURTNART|AL
 WHY DREYF(JS |S NOT GUILTY
Former Head of War Offices Intelligence Department Pleads Most
 EbquenHy for the Heroic ExIes AcquHaL

stand At the outset of Colonel Picquarts remarks Roget interposed and said he would reply to them.
 Continuing, Colonel Picquart proceeded to discuss the secret dossier as being the handspring of the condemnation of Drey- fus. He took up documents successively, referring to the writers and addresses Of the letters as A" and "B." Among those present in court were Generals Zurlinden and BilIot, former ministers of war.
 Colonel Picquart practically occupied the whole of todays sitting with masterful presenta tion of his side of the case. He spoke for five hours, and his voice at the end of that time began to show signs of fatigue.
 Followed by Closest Attention
 His testimony was followed with the closest attention by the members of the courtmartial and by the audience, and during the brief suspension of the court Generals Mercder, Roget, Billet and De Bofsdeffre and other witnesses sauntered together up and down the court yard of the Lycee or gathered in little groups, ami matedly discussing Picquart's evidence, which, although it contained but few new facts was severally placed before the tribunal, and was spoken so effectively that it could not fail to repeat the impression he made yesterday.
 Dreyfus drank in all the witness words, which came as a balm to the wounds in- fiieted uupon him by Mercier and Roget, ana the prisoner frequently and closely scanned the faces of his judges as though seeking to read their thoughts.
 From the standpoint of the spectators the session was the most uneyentful one since the opening of the trial Even the conformation at the end lacked the dra- matic force of the similar incidents which have marked almost every previous sitting. Picquart's deposition was a fine perform ance. He spoke without notes and in view of the mass of facts adduced it must be reckoned as a feat of memory.
 Took Copious Notes
 The members of the courtmartial took copious notes during picquarts testimony and it was quite evident that several of the explanations he furnished gave fresh light.
 Then, when Picquart concluded, both General Roget and General Mercier jump ed up and asked to be heard contradictori- ly. Colonel Jouaust asked General Roget to speak first. He therefore faced Colonel Picauart, who replied promptly to his questions, which the general delivered in theatrical manner with frequent gest- ures.
 General Mercier adopted a quieter de- meanor. Neither, however, said any, thing which could be described as damag- ing to Colonel Picquart's evidence.
 Matre Mornard, who argued the case In behalf of the Dreyfus family for the revision of the prisoners sentence before the court of cessation, was present this morning to assist M. Demange, as counsel for the defense.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
At Glen Falls

Glen Falls, August 1S.-Glorious weather ance to the Grand Circuit meeting today The spectators witnessed the best racing and most exciting finishes of the meet.
 In the second heat of the 2:07 pace Lady of the Manor made the quarter in SeA. the half in 1:O1, the three-quarters in 1:311k and went under the wire in the record-bre ing time of 2:04H. The best previous time made by Lena II. last year at Cleveland in 2:05A.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
FEAR JIMINEZ
Government of Santo Domingo is Very
 Apprehensive

Kingston, Jamaica, August 1S-Advices from Santo Domingo say the government there is growing desperately apprehensive of the arrival of Jiminez, the leader of the revolution, who is momentarily expected. His arrival, it is added, will completely turn popular opinion, which has been part ly undecided.
 Consequently the chief object of the government is to intercept Jiminez and a number of armed vessels are patrolling the coast with orders to search every strange vessel and capture Jiminez under any flag, armed or not.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
RECRUITING EXPEDITIONS
Dominican Agents Are Active But Are
 Being Closely Watched

Santiago de Cuba, August 1S.-The Do- minican agents are rapidly recruiting ex- petitions in this part of the island, partlc- ulariy on the north coast Orders were re- ceived from Havana today to hold the men recently captured at Baracoa pending an investigation.
 All trading schooners are closely watched. Yesterday the tug Adonis was armed and sent to Guantanamo to patrol the coast.
 Ii is certain that several expeditions have been able to get away without any inter- ference, but General Leonard Wood the military governor, is determined to do all in his power to enforce neutrality.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
COLONEL PICQUART
 MAKES STRONG PLEA
He Occupied the Entire Time of Yester- days Sitting of the Court.
 martial.

Rennes. August 1S.-When the second trial by courtmartial of Captain Alfred Dreyfus, charged with treason, was re- stunned in the Lycee at 7:25 this morning, Colonel Picquart former chief of the intel hgence department of the war office, was called to the witness stand, and continued his deposition, which was interrupted yes- terday by the adjournment of the court.
 The colonel gave his testimony in the same loud, fearless tone of voice that char acterized his manner yesterday. He began by declaring that he thought II necessary to immediately reply to General Roget's s veritable arraignment of him whi!e on the
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
wants Arms and Ammunition

Lourente Marquis, Delagoa Bay, August 1S.LThe government of the South African republic is making strenuous efforts to per suade the local Portuguese authorities to permit the transportation of arms and am- mun1tion President Kruger has personally wired a request to that effect, stating that a modus vivendi with Great Britain is as- sured. Two thousand cases of arms are man steamer Konig from Hamburg, July
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
Jockey Lynch Killed

St. Louis, Mo-. August 1S.-An accident that resulted in the death of Jockey Geo. Lynch happened in the last race at the fair grounds today. In going around the first turn Bloodhound, on which Lynch had the mount, was crowded and went down, rolling over the jockey. He sus- tained concussion of the brain and his chest was badly crushed. He died on the way to the hospital.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
AT EAST LAKE
Earl Adams Speciality Pleased Audience
 at the Theatre

Earl Adams ragtime speciality went last night like ice cream cakes a hot day. The audience applauded until he had re- sponded to four distinct ovatons. His spe- cialty is a good one, and last nights au- dience appreciated 1t.
 Ed. Gardner, as Pettibone in "A Kiss In the Dark,' was the fun limit and kept the audience sizzling with spontaneous laugh ter. The Sharkey- Mccoy fight went well, and all in ail, East Lakes show for last evening was good.
 The same bill will prevail tonight, and on Monday night East Lynne" will be the extra attraction.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
CHAMBERS IS
 IN MONTGOMERY Will Spend a Few Days Before Going to WaSh-
 ington.

Montgomery, August 1S.-(special )-Hon. supreme court of Samoa, arrived in Mont gomery this evening, accompanied by his family.
 Judge Chambers would not talk of Sa- moan affairs, as he has not yet made his official report to the authorities at Wash ington. He will spend several days here with relatives before going to the capital.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
WILL BE NJ
 REAL CONFERENCE WiIIett Will Meet Other Van Wyck Democrats Today
 and Monday.

New York, August 19.--Hon J. J. Will lett, president of the Bar Association of would be no single representative confer ence of democrats favoring a conservative candidate and a conservative platform in 1900
 He said that he was holding daily con- ferences with democrats from various sec tdons of the country, and that he expected to meet those interested tomorrow and Monday. when he hoped to be able to give out public statement
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
KID MCOY KNOCKED OUT BY JACK
 MCCORMICK IN THE FIRST ROUND
Philadelphia Man Put His Opponent to Sleep in One Minue
 Much to the Surprise of Every One.

number of tents have been placed in the park near the auditorium and during the meeting they will be occupied by the prominent speakers, who will conduct the services, and by people from a distance. The most prominent workers from all parts of the United States, England and China in the alliance will be here and lect- ure principally upon mission work. Many Of them have arrived. It Is expected that 10000 people will daily attend the meet inPs
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
JIhINEZ HAS
 BEEN ARRESTED Taken in Custody by Capt. Stamper
 at CienfuegOS, Cuba. CAUSED MUCH EXCITEMENT He Fill be Held for Orders from Gov ernOr-General Brooke. THE PRISONER WAS INDIGNANT Said He Had Broken No Law and Would Yield Only to Force, But
 Later He Became Very
 Submissive
CAUSED MUCH EXCITEMENT
THE PRISONER WAS INDIGNANT

Havana, August 1S.-In view of the fact that Col. Baecallao. chief of the secret po- eral Juan Isidro Jiminez, the aspirant of the presidency of Santo Domingo, was in Havana, either not having left, or having returned the military authorities tele- grarhed to Cienfuegos instructing Captain Stamper, collector of customs there, to as- certain whether Jimnez was on the Menedoz steamer and to take him under arrest if that should be the case. Just as the steamer was about leaving Cienfuegos, Captain Stamper located Jiminez and ar rested him.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
Monster Camp Meeting

Atlanta, Ga, August 1S.-In the immense auditorium at Exposition park before 1000 people the Christian and Missionary alli- ance camp meeting began tonight. large
The age-herald., 1899-08-19

P0CAHOMTAS--she best grate coal on the market. Gilreath Coal and Iron O.. ool5 First avenue,
The age-herald., 1899-08-19

Rennes, August IS.-Clorot, who claims 10 have been the man who attempted to assassinate M. Labori, was brought to Rennes this evening. Colonel Picquart, M Cast and others who saw the would-be as- sassin, declare Glorot was not the man. police making an alleged confession and glorifying the crime. The doctors say he is insane.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
Denounced His Arrest

Jiminez denounced the arrest as an out rage. He said he had broken no law and would not yield except to force. Captain Stamper replied that he was ready to use force if necessary and Jiminez then yield ed, remarkng that he did so only because he could not help himself. Senor Frias, ma5 or of Cienfuegos, refused to make the arrest, claiming that General Jiminez was an old personal friend whom he had known intimately for years. When Jiminez was taken into custody, Senor Fras was found with a police inspector, in close eonversatlon with Jimnez and the latters secretary. It is believed the mayor was urging him to leave the steamer, to con- ceal nmself and wait for a better oppor- tunitys Captain Stamper informed Jiminez that he would make him as comfortable IS possible, and after Jiminez and his secre- tary had packed their trunks they were driven, accompanied by the chief of police, and Captain Stamper, to the Union hotel, where two bed rooms and dining room were placed at their disposal.
 Until Further Orders
 General Jmlnez will be kept under po- lice charge until further advices are re- cedved from the governor general There is much excitement among the people of Cienfuegos over the affair. The sentiment is generally expressed that the authorities had no right to arrest Jiminez an unarm- ed citizen, going apparently to Santiago de Cuba, and the point Is even made that even If he were going to San Domingo he would only be returning to his native home Senor Aybor a representative of Jimfnez, left Cdenfuegos for Santiago de Cuba last Tuesday after remaining at the former place ten days I is believed that he trGed to fit out an expedition, as small schooner was found lying outside the har- bor, supposed to be awaiting a cargo of ammunition. Aybor had then clearance paper for Key West taken out several days before.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
MAN WHO SAYS
 HE SHOT LABOR|

Rennes, August 1S.-The man who at tempted to murder M. Labori, leading counsel for Captain Dreyfus, has been ar rested at Dol, in this department His name is Glorot. He is a native of the de- partment of Cotes Du Nord.
 Glorot was arrested because he said in a oabarat yesterday: "I am .bhe man who shot LaboIi.'
 The police it is now said, believe the prisoner is only a lunatic or drunkard de- sirous of attracting attention, and his so- called confession may turn out to be noth- ing more than an empty boast. The po- movements of the prisoner.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19

RoweIIs Newspaper Directory, the official authority the circulation Of American newspapers, ts out under date or June 1. 1899 It aecords to The Age-Hsrsid the largest circulation of any daily newspaper in Ala hama The Age-HeraId continues to grow.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
THE WEATHER.

FAIR SATURDAY.: BLOWERS AND THUNDER STORMS SUNDAY; HIGH TEMPERATURE; FRESH 6oUTHERLY WINDS.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1899-04-20

this will be am not one of those
who believe that temptations destroy.
Ii this nation will improve It's oppor-
tunlvies there Is u chance to-day to
prove that there is difference be-
tween q monarchy and u republican
government. 1t has chance to strike
such blow and win such q victory az
has not been won since the battle Of
Yorktown. Let 1t be known that the
American people were willing to aid
distant races, and that this republican
government, when the war was over,
turned deaf ear to the claim of greed.
Then we shall do moro for civilization
than We could do in all the wars Of
GRAFTON.
Democracy is applying the princi-
Piles OF Jefferson to every question,
and that's one reason why we love
those principles. They are eternal.
They go down so deep that we can never
get below them. They reach 80 high
that we can never tower above them,
and they spread to the East and to th G
West and the North and to tho South
as lar as our imagination can reach.
Destiny is not matter Of chance ::
it Is matter Of choice. 1t is not q
thing to be waited for; it is TO be
achieved, and this nation can deter
mine its own place among the nations
OF the world. 1t can make its destiny
what it pleascs, but it has got to
choose what it will do.
1.-The people of France not many
years ago joined with the people of the
United States and erected in New
York harbor statue representing
liberty. AS tho ships como in the pas.
sergers look upon that statue, with its
torch upheld. 1t stands for the funda-
mental doctrine of our people. Snail
we depart from it? Shall we turn
back Shall we give up all we have
struggled and hoped for D.? If we do,
then we should send that statue back
to France and go over to England and
borrow secondhand statue Of William
the Conqueror and put it in New York
harbor in Liberty's place"
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1899-04-20

tonishcd at the number OF malformcd
children he meets on the street. but
learns that u large number died in in
iAncy. The conditions Of life are such
That infant mortality Is very great.
Little regard IS paid by thc authorities
to tho death and burial of the INDECENT.
In the city OF CAgus the dying poor
arc removed 10 is room ad Joining the
cemetery, where they may breathe
their last close by their final resting
place, and leave their measure for the
grave before the expiring breath has
| departed from the body. Frequently
corDsc8 are placed in the shallow
graves without box or coffin, or ono
| collin Is made to serve for many fun
erals. The bones Of the dead are con-
StantIy being removed from graves on
which the annual tax has not been
! paid, in order 10 MAKE room for new
| inlCrmcnlS.
C0ncubinaEc is very common, almost
| the rule, III fact, and Is not regarded
| with the disfHVOr that such Il life would
cause in the United States. che cxor-
hitant fees demanded by thu Roman
| Catholic Church for the SOlcmniHatiOn
OF the marriage ceremony has brought
about nn almost total disregard Of the
sanctlty OF the marriage relation. The
number OF i!lcgitimutc children il
| largely in excess OF the legitimate,
ana many Of the priests have families.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1899-04-20

STRONG REBUKE.-A dispatch from
Lincoln, Mob, says that Governor
Poynter sont message to the lcgisla-
ture vetoing the Senate bill which com
mends tho First Nebraska regiment In
the Philippines. The language in the
bill objected to by the governor says
THAT we acknowledge with graft
tude and JOY the debt that the State
owes them by reason OF the honor con-
ferred upon it by their valor whilo de-
tending in the Philippines the princi-
pies OF our government, and adding
new glory to our flag"
The governor in his veto says
VI cannot stultify myself and the
calm judgment Of the thinking people
of this commonwealth by giving official
approval to the statement that the war
OF conquest now carried on in the Phil
ippines is in defense of the principles
OF our government and is adding new
glory to our flag"
The Senate promptly passed the bill
over the veto, but like effort failed in
the House, Populists voting solidly to
sustain tho Governor. The bill was
passed several days ago and the veto
followed shortly after an extended con.
ferenco between Governor Poynter and
w. j. Bryan.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1899-04-20

GOOD APPOINTMENTS. - The two
llcntcnancs in the regular army which
wcro apDOrtiOncd to South Carolina
have been given to Paul ". Hayne and
G. S. Smith.
Mr.. Ilaync is the eldest son of p.
Irnpicr Iaync, OF this city. and Is
now corporal in Troop IS, Fifth cav
airy, stationed At Manitcc, Puerto
'tG0, having enlisted as private
eighteen months ago. Mr.. Hayne
graduated from the Citadel academy
in lNo1, he and Mr.. Smith being class
mates and both taking high stands
The news OF Mr.. Haynes appointment
"as received by his father on Monday.
The Other South Carolina man who
gets Is commission a5 second lieutenant
Is CIar"ncc b. Smith. who for two
years hao been on the stall Of tho Co.
umhlA State, having achieved cOnsid.
crab!c success in the newspaper work.
lie is originally from Union, and was
first lieutenant in Company [, First
south Carolina regiment. He left
sunday 10 stand his examination. Mr..
Smlth was cadet captain when he grad
| uatId from the Citadel.
The two young men who get these
appointments arc thoroughly equipped
for the positions, having had not only
a military education but practical cX-
pcricncc ia the army, and they will be
excellent representatives Of the Pal-
mctto State.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1899-04-20

THE BRIDEGROOM'S UNIrORM.-A
Washington letter to the Chicago Re
cord says:
One of the young gentlemen who
have just been appointed in the re-
gular army was married only few
weeks ago, and his bride takes a great
deal OF Interest in his uniform. He
left his measure with q military tailor
here the othor day, and the next after
noon when she was out shopping she
dropped in to give some Instructions
as to the matter In which it was to be
trimmed. She told the tailor she did
not like the ordinary uniform OF "a
second lieutenant and desired to have
her husbands ditfcront. She wanted
four bands OF gold braid around the
sleeve, like Admiral Schley had on
his, and after critically examining all
the shoulder-straps sho instructed the
tailor to put on her husbands coat q
pair that had silver birds embroidered
on them, because they were prettior
than any OF tho rest. The tailor tried
to advise her that the regulations did
not permit q second Lieutenant to wear
the insignia OF an admiral OF tho navy
or those OF colonel In the army, but
she declared that Is he would not
make the uniform the way she wanted
it sho would have her husband patro
nizc somebody else"
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1899-04-20

HE MEANT BUSINESS make a
regular monthly visit to II littlo town
IN a nelghbOring state" said Il drum
mer, and always put up at q small
hotel kept by Il widow. Last time |
was there my hostess announced to nc
That she WAS going to be married,
which didn't surprise mo in the least,
lnasmuch as had been IL spectator to
the progressive stages OF her court.
snip, and in fact did a good deaf to-
ward promoting the happy affair. 1t
was somewhat peculiar The happy
man is q pcddlcr OF tombstoncs, who
first turned up at the hotel about a.
year ago You might suppose at first
blush That monuments and matrimOny
were somewhat inCOngruous, but such
Is far from being Tie case. The tomb
stone drummer WAS u man OF imagina-
tlon, and in talking over Il neat and
tasty memorial for the dear departed
ne naturally driftcd to the loneliness Of
w1dowbOod. When you como to think
about 1T, the two subjects arc closely
allied, and as tho wO0ing progressed
vas greatly Interested in noting how
deity they were interminglcd. The
drummer was bent on capturing the
lady, but he was equally bent on sell
Ing tom bstOnc, and he would invari-
ABLY open the conversation by produc-
ing tho catalogue of tho Tennessee
marble yard which he represented
Then, while the widow feastcd her
eyes on tho different mortuary cuts he
would interlard the soft nOtbings Of q
lover with practical points on prices
AS 1t turned out he popped the qucs
tiOn and made the sale the same night
but he afterwards told me that hc had
thrown of 80 per cent. OF his commits
sion to make the two happy events
coincide. This is no joke, but II cold
clammy fact, and when he asked me
whether | thought it would be right
Tor him to enclose his business caru
| with the invitations to the nuptials
told him to DO 81 by all means. The wed
ding comes of this spring, and | an
going to attend it II miss every date
on my route"
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1899-04-20

Philadelphia seems to be full Of
typhoid fever. The philadcl pnia Press
says: At present the number Of ty-
phoid fever patients in the various hos
pitfalls Is 600. The percentage OF this
total to tho aggregate number Of all
manner OF cases being treated is %.
This ls not including burgical and in
fantilc cases. Exclusive Of these the
percentage Is considerably more than
doubled, being nearly G5.
-" Why, Willic," said his mother
onc.dav when they were out walking,
" what do you mean by Offering a penny
to that mule ?" Bccausc,' rcpliCd d
the young investigator, " | heard papa
say that money makes the marc 90,
and ! want to see If it has the same
effect on s. mule"
The Columbia Record names Lieut.
Gov. McSwccney, Col. Willie Jones
Congressman Latimcr, Congressman
Talbcrt, Attorney General Bcllingcr
Senator Sheppard and Senator Hcndcr
son as gubcrnatorial possibilities fol
1900, and says there arc others"
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1899-04-20
~ the enemy was sighted at Maguigi,

~ the enemy was sighted at Maguigi,
and machine guns and u seven FOUNDER
were used. The friendlics also at.
lacked the enemy during the latter's
retreat, and several rebels were killed
or wounded. The friendlies carried
one head through Apia, which made
captain Stuart SO furious that ho wont
to the king and threatened to shoot any
man found taking heads. The king
| then Issued Il proclamation forbidding
the practice.
Inc German consul wrote to Admiral
kautz, asking If two great Christian
nations approved Of this inhuman and
oaroarous practice against tho laws Of
christianity and the decree OF tho su-
prcmo court. The admiral replied,
agreeing with the consul as to the in
humanity OF the practice, and pointed
out that had the German consul upheld
The decree OF the supreme court OF
January, there would have been no
oloodshcd that tho custom WAS an old
samoan one, but first made known to
INC world ton years ago, whom the
ncaus Ol honest German soldiers
were cut on by the barbarous Chief
Mat"aia, whom tho representative OF
the great Christian uatiOn, Germany, is
now supporting.
expeditions ln ARMED cutters belong.
ing TO the Tauranga and PorpoIsc are
gong cnnslderable execution against
Mataaias stronghold along the coast.
Inc brltlsh forces arc being assisted
oy l00 Samoans. About iG Of Mataafa's
ooats and several village boats have
Deen destroyed. In the meantime, fly
ing columns arc being sent daily along
thc roads and through the bush near
Apia.