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The age-herald., 1899-01-06
PUBLISHED IN MANILA.
General Otis Issues Proclamation to
 the Philippine Natives.

Manila, January 5.-Major- General Otis, military commander of the United States forces in the Philippines, has issued a proclamation to the Filipinos based upon instructions received by cable from Presi- dent Mckinley The proclamation appear ed today in all the papers simultaneously. General Otis, after reciting briefly Presi- dent McKinleys instructions, expressed that it is the opinion that it is the inten- tion of the American government, while directing affairs generally, to appoint repre- sentative men forming the controlling ele- ment to civil positions. He also expresses himself as convinced that the United States government intends to seek the es- tablshment in the islands of a most liberal government in which the people will be fully represented as the maintenance of law and order will permit, susceptible of development on lines of increased repre- sentation and the bestowal of increased powers into a government as free and as independent as is enjoyed by the most favored provinces in the world. To this end he invites the full confidence and CO., operation of the Filpinos. Nothing is said in the proclamation regarding the disarma- ment of the rebels. General Otis asserts his belief that the United States govern ment intends so far as is consistent to draw upon the Filipinos military force in making the civil appointments.
 A dispatch from Malolos says majority of the members of the new cabinet belong to the military wing of the party. Mabnrs address to the congress, however, was more pacific than had been anticipated. It was chiefly series of meaningless phrases, outlining no definite policy.
The age-herald., 1899-01-06
UNIVERSITY NEWS.
Work at the College Has Been Re-
 sumed.

University, Ala, January 5.-(Special.)- The regular work at the university was resumed on Tuesday, and all departments of the college are now running with the smoothness of a machine. With a few ex- captions every cadet has returned. Quite a number of new students have matriculat- ed, and these "rats" as they are called, are congratulating themselves that they have not been hazed; quite a novel ex- perience
 Professor Ormond Somerville and his bride, who was formerly Miss Bessie Ed gar, of this city, are now residing at the handsome old Somerville residence on Uni versity avenue. James Ward Stickney has just returned from Nashville, where he went as a dele gate from the university to the sem-cen- tennial convention of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. This fraternity, which was founded at the University of Alabama fifty years ago, is now one of the largest
 and most popular Greek letter societies in the south.
 Dr. J. Y. rGaham, professor of biology
 is having rooms fitted up in the observa-
 tory building, where he will sooon meet his classes
 A number of the students at the universi- ty have recently received appointments
 either as principals or alternates to West
 Point and Annapolis, and are now hard at work preparing for their coming examina-
 tions. They are Cadets Young, Craig
 Blair, Woodson, Hays Howze and Bing- ham.
 Cadet Alfred Walker Is still sick at his home in Birmingham.
 Miss Abbie G. Searcy, one of the most popular co-eds at the university has just recovered from severe case of grip. Dr. H. A. Sayre spent the holidays in Boston.
 E. P. Windham, formerly of the class of '99, is again at the university. He will enter the law department. Cadet Moody is still quite i'll in the uni- versity hospital.
The age-herald., 1899-01-06
DEATH OF w. J. BASS.
Prominent Young Man of Bessemer
 Succumbs to Pneumonia.

Bessemer, January 5.-(Special)- )-W. J. Bass died this morning at o'clock at the residence of his father-in-law, Captain 1T. w. Crook, in Sixth avenue, between Nine teenth and Twentieth streets. MT. Bass was N years of age A few months ago he had an attack of pneumonia, from which he recovered sufficiently to be able to be out but he never fully regained his strength His lungs were weakened, and his system could not recover from the strain of his long illness. For the past six weeks he has been confined to his bed
 For many years MT. Bass was employed by the Woodward Iron company in various positions, clerical and otherwise, and was held by them in high esteem He was an unusually able young man, devoted to his business, and respected by all who knew him for his upright and manly character Not quite two years ago he was married in the Methodist church at this place to Miss Mary Crook, daughter of Commissioner H. w. Crook and sister of Major R. l.. Crook, of the Third Mississippi volunteers. The wedding was a brilliant affair.
 Deceased is survived by his wife and in- fant son. He also leaves several sisters and a brother, who reside in Mississippi.
 The funeral will take place at l o'clock this morning from the Methodist church, Rev. c. w. Read. L. c. Branscomb and w. R. Ivey ciating. Interment in Cedar Hill cemetery. The following friends of the deceased will act as pallbearers: John D. Scruggs J. F. Presley, w. H. Nevins, Gus Lee, Walter Fowlkes J. A. Eastis, w. J. Bell and Sam Stewart
The age-herald., 1899-01-06
ROMAN CHURCH.
Status of Catholic Property in Cuba
 Not Yet Considered.

Havana, January 5.-Monsgnor Manuel Santander Frutos, bishop of Havana, called upon Generals Brooke and Ludlow today. The visit was strictly formal and no ecclesiastical questions were touched upon. The status of the Roman Catholic church in Cuba has not yet been consider ed. The cost of the establishment will probably be paid out of the island revenues until definite action shall have been taken though the church has made no request re- garding the matter.
 A Spanish magazine blew up yesterday at Matanzas, seriously injuring eight per- sons and damaging many dwelling houses in the vicinity.
 The remains of the late Colonel w. H. Mabry, of the First Texas, who died last evening, will be embalmed and sent north by the first steamer.
 Senor Recidor Arnauta Hernandez editor of Fl Reconcentrado, issued today fourth attack upon his old enemy, Senor Zacaras Bresnes, whom, with three others, he accuses of blowing up the United States battleship Maine. This instalment like it's predecessors, contains absolutely no facts regarding the explosion
The age-herald., 1899-01-06
MOUNTED POLICE
 FORGE OF CUBANS
General Ludlow Will Employ Ma
 lives to Patrol Suburbs.
THEIR LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Bette. Equips Them for the Work Than Americans-C Cubans Are Begin ming to Look on Ludlow
 as Their Friend.

Havana, January 5.-General Ludlow is determined to form rural mounted police of 300 men and to patrol the suburbs with Cuban soldiers.
 They will be chosen from General Mario Menocals forces. Each will be furnished with horse, revolver, rife, machete and working suit. squad will consist of twen- ty-five men and four sqauds will constitute a company. The companies will be off, cered, though the selections for these posts have not been made General Ludlow's idea is that 300 such men, having in view their local knowledge will do effectively the work now performed by 1000 United States troops The question of pay has not been settled, but the cost of maintaining the force will probably be about half what it costs to maintain equal number of American troops. General Ludlow is giv- ing his personal attention to the project. He gets along admirably with the Cubans who are coming to regard him as a friend
 About 1900 Cubans are now working on the new branch of the railroad from the gov ernment dock to connect with Quemados camp, some 800 Cubans are handling quar- termaster's stores at the wharves and else- where, 200 Cubans are cleanig the streets and 200 more are cleaning the public build ings. General Brooke, as soon as the cus- toms receipts permit it will employ more Cubans, thereby hoping to largely reduce the number of the restless class of unem- ployed indigents. A drinking place at San Lazaro was closed last night by the United States patrol for having sold liquor to the American soldiers. General Julio Sanguily is offended because some municipal police men on Albesu street, failed to salute him. Sangully's aide-de-camp thereupon raised a disturbance and a crowd gathered but it was easily dispersed by a United States pa trol. Carlos Cadalso. a carpenter of Ve- dado, declares that the so-called execution chamber, or torture chamber, discovered in the late residence of the Spanish military governor, adjoining the palace, was pre- pared by him to preserve meats during the blockade of the city.
The age-herald., 1899-01-06
FLORENCE HAPPY
 OYER DECISION
Settlement of Celebrated Toll
 Bridge Case Brings Joy.
GREAT VICTORY FOR STATE
Many Thousand Dollars Annually Will be Saved by the People of Lauder dale and Colbert Counties
 by the Reduced Tolls.

Florence, January Special.)-Florence rejoices today at the news of the settlement of the celebrated bridge toll case by the United States supreme court al Washington a telegram received here yesterday by Judge
 w. J. Wood, attorney, from J. H. McKin-
 ney, clerk of the United States supreme
 court having brought the first informa-
 tion that the decision had been rendered.
 Judge Wood, who has had the conduct
 of the famous case since the beginning,
 was in Washington and made the final ar
 guments in the case several weeks ago, and
 has been expecting a decision daily for sev-
 eral days. He was confident of a decision
 in favor of the people of Alabama. The
 style of the case was Fitts vs the receivers
 of the Memphis and Charleston, having
 been carried to the supreme court by the
 state of Alabama, at the time MT. Fitts
 was attorney-general of the state.
 The case is so well known all over the
 state that a detailed account of it's various
 phases is unnecessary. The case was first
 begun in the circuit court of this county, when Messrs. Clem and Brabson, toll keep CTS at the Florence bridge over the Tennes- see river were indictd and charged with taking illegal toll. This was immedia tely after the passage of the statute regulating tolls over the Florence bridge by the legis-
 lature. The Memphis and Charleston Rail- way company immediately sued out an in- junction before Judge Bruce, of Montgom- cry, restraining the state of Alabama from enforcing the law, and stopping the prose cution of the cases in this county. The case was argued before Judge Bruce
 number of times on motions to dissolve
 the injunction, but Judge Bruce made the order permanent, and it was taken to the United States supreme court over a year ago. Here it has been rapidly pushed by Judge Wood to completion. The results will
 be inestimable, and if damages are awarded for every violation of the toll statute as
 provided by the legislature, the amount will be enormous.
 Notice of suits for damages being made by the hundred. It is hardly possi- blo that tho Southern will be compelled to pay all the damages which have been made liable every time passenger train crossed the Tennessee river since the passage of tn law.
 The case was of unusual interest on ac- count of the neat question of states rights which it involved. The saving to the peo- pie of this Lauderdale) and Colbert coun- ty, will be many thousand dollars annually on the reduced schedule of tolls.
The age-herald., 1899-01-06
LYNCHING IN PIKE.
Marshal McGrady Hanged by Mob at
 Banks.

Montgomery, January 5.-News reached here today of a lynching at Banks, Pike county, yesterday The barn of N. c. Green was burned, together with several hun dred bushels of corn and lot of fodder, hay and peas.
 The origin was supposed to be incendiary and suspicion rested on negro, Marshal McGrady. The negro was pursued and soon captured and brought back to the scene of the burning.
 The crowd sought revenge, and before the prisoner could be taken away by the deputies, he was taken possession of by the mob and was soon swinging from the limb of nearby tree. This tragedy was very near the scene where the horrible crime of murder, arson and robbery was committed, but a couple of weeks ago.
The age-herald., 1899-01-06
ON WAITING ORDERS.
Troops of Eighth Cavalry in Readiness
 for Departure.

Huntsville, January 5.-The remaining six troops of the Eighth cavalry have been ordered held in readiness for departure to Savannah where they will take the trans port Michigan for Nuevitas, Cuba.
 Signal Company IT will accompany the cavalry which will leave within the next few days Major Clarence R. Edwards, ad- jutant-general of the Fourth corps has been ordered to Havana to serve with General Ludlow.
 Captain J. K. Thompson has been detailed as acting adjutant-general of the Fourth corpS.
The age-herald., 1899-01-06
Death of Mrs. Heatherly

Florence, January 5.-(Special)-Mrs. M. s. Heatherly, of the Reserve, died yester- day at o'clock, after an illness of several days. She was the mother of Rufe Heath erly, of this. county, the only remaining member of the family. Mrs. Heatherly was one Of the oldest citizens of Lauderdale coorty but has been making her home in Waco, Texas, for several years until re- gently, wheE she returned to Alabama. The funeral services were held this afternoon
The age-herald., 1899-01-06
Lippe-DetmoId Succession

Berlin, January 5.-In the matter of the Lippe-Detmold succession dispute the bundesrath has decided that it is compe- tent with the dispute and that at present 1t has sufficient ground for deciding the points. A question as to their own regency has arisen which is incompatible with the claims of the prince of -Lippe, but that does not prejudice late decisions and that all further motions, etc., which have been submitted to the bundesrath in this matter will not be examined.
The age-herald., 1899-01-06

The committee completed i9s work last night. The principal feature of interest was the adoption of a. resolution taking The resolution,c emfwyp shTdl etaon sh from from the maSor his appofntive power The resolution provides that the clerk, treasurer, physician, attorney, market clerk, electrician. superintendent of wa ter works. sanitary inspector, chief of fire department and police force in future be elected by the council. .a4
 KERsH.
The age-herald., 1899-01-06
Found Dead in Rnom

Charleston, w. Va, January 5.-Judge l.. G. Gaines, a prominent lawyer and republi- can politician of West Virginia. and brother of United States District Attorney Jos H. Gaines, republican candidate for United States senator, was found dead in his room today at the Thomas hospital. Judge Gaines died ot heart disease, supernduced by asthma.
The age-herald., 1899-01-06
Tension Granted Mrs. Haskell

Washington, January 5.-A pension of s30 a month today was granted to Mrs. Rida D. Haskell, widow of Brgader General Jos. T. Haskell, who was wounded at the battle of Fl Caney in July and died there- from in this country on September 16. The pension is the highest allowed widow under the general law. but Mrs. Haskell expects special pension legislation in her case.
The age-herald., 1899-01-06
Earnings of the l.. & N.

Louisville, January 1.-The report of Louisville and Nashville earnings for De- cember shows an increase of $57, ,233 over the same month last year. Since July 1 last the earnings were $11, ,S19, 769, an increase of $745,956 compared with the same period in 1897.
The age-herald., 1899-01-06
= = = 5z=e - Volunteer Fire Company

Florence, January 5.-(Special.)-The Flor ence volunteer fire department last night elected the following officers for the year 1899: Chief, W. M. Bunting; assistant chief, W. J. Bosley; secretary and treasurer, Miles Darby. All reelected. The department is in good condition and are much encour- aged over the prospect for new hose wagon and new equipment.
The age-herald., 1899-01-06
HARRISON AT BESSEMER.
Contemplated Improvements at Pipe Works May be Carried to Completion.

Bessemer, January, 5.-(Special.) )-Jonn w. Harrison is in town, coming from Chat tanooga, where he has been attending the meeting of the American Pipe and Foun- dry company. It is understood the head quarters and offices of the company will at an early date be removed from Chattanooga to Birmingham. It is rumored that MT. Harrison is in town with a view to arrang- ing for the extensive improvements to the plant here, which were contemplated before the sale of the plant to the American Pipe and Foundry company. It is to be hoped that these reports are true, for these im- provements will be on so large scale as to prove of great value to the town.
 The rumor of MT. Harrisons return to the management of the interests of Bes- semer's leading industry, in the event of his accepting the presidency of the com pany next March, is very gratifying 10 many citizens.
The age-herald., 1899-01-06

New York, January 5.-Remngton Yer non, the founder of Averne-by -the-Sea filed a petition in bankruptcy today, giving his liabilities as $I2S,040 and his available assets as nothing.
The age-herald., 1899-01-06
Petitions in Banktuptcy

New York, January 5.-Thomas H. Brush, a well known builder, today filed a petition in bankruptcy giving his total liabilities at $1 1166,536 with nominal assets and per sonal property amounting to $50
The age-herald., 1899-01-06

Boston, January 5.-Charles Rosenfeld and his wife, Sarah Rosenfeld, today filed sep- arate petitions in bankruptcy with the clerk of the United States district court. The combined liabilities of husband and wife are s397,S09. She has no assets but her husband has about $500.
The age-herald., 1899-01-06

at the family home in the Reserve, Rev. w. s. Brown, of the Baptist church of this city, officiating.
The age-herald., 1899-01-06

The communication published in yester- days Age-Herald concerning MT. Harri- sons presence in Bessemer was received over the telephone and was misunderstood by the receiver. The true facts in regard to MT Harrison's visit are set forth in the above.
The age-herald., 1899-01-06

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New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
TBIyK HE Is THE MAN THEY WANT.
POLICE BELIEVE THAT THEY HAVE CAPTURED
sHREwD SNEAK THIEF

T.
sHREWD SNEAK THIEF
The police Of the West Twentieth-st. station nave
IN their custody man for whom they say they
have been looking for several months. he oe-
scribed himself last evening when arrested as
George Grant. fifty years old, but refused TO give
his address alleging that his wife was SICK ana ne
did not want her to know he had been arrested
Grant is a fine looking man, and was well dressed
Grants method according TO the police mas oeeh
10 enter house for the purpose of renting tur-
ntshed room Once inside he would complain OF
having some trouble in his throat and ask FOR
drink Of water While the woman who was show
ing the room to him getting the water Grant
would make his way TO other rooms, 1t is alleged
and grab up all the jewelry he could see.
The police say they have been able TO trace MN
back TO last September. when, II Is alegeu, ne
AT No rs West Sixty-sixtn-st Grant was arrested
last evening in the fat of Mrs. Julia Howe, on
the second floor of No. 2i3 West Twenty -hrst-st.
Grant asked Mrs. Howe to show him room, say
ing that he wanted II for himself He then com.
plained of being troubled with tonsilits and asked
The woman TO get him glass Of water
When Mrs. Howe returned 10 where Grant was
she saw a glove sticking out OF jewel case. Ihe
woman accused the man of being thief and said
that his glove was in the jewel case. Grant denied
that the glove belonged 10 him. but when MRS
Howe picked it out OF the case he took II and
started walk out of the fat Once in the hallway
Grant started upstairs and the woman started
downstairs. on her way to the street she met
Handsome ran upstairs and caught Grant holding
him until the arrival OF Detectives Walsh and Nc
Carthy Of the West TWentieth-st station, who
placed the man under arrest.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
MAYOR HAYES RUNS BALTiMoRh'
1r DECLARES THAT THE WESTERN MAhihA>I
RAILROAD MUST BE SOLD.

RAILROAD MUST BE oOiNO'
p,,,,roors Dec 1s (speciaD.-Mayor Hayes, IN the
-, nrao,s ha has been In office. has shown the
,ou,,c,ans tho other city officers. business men
s,a tho officials of properties In when the c'S
q, Interested that he is the whole administrator
.ra that he proposes TO run the city accoroihs "
his ideas. ,,, a
,rodav he caused sensation In railroad anu
business circles by declaring that ne intenos "
institute foreclosure proceedings against the "e'
ern MARYLAND Railroad, in order 'hat s
be put I'D at auction II there are no othei Diu
sr ,bn Navoc declares that the city VIII ouy
in the property and run it as oepar,ine. -
the citv government. AS the city virtually owns
.ho road me new Mayor has also threatened 10
,,o,,a General John NJ Hood, the veteran presi-
aap, II he objects to the sale Of the property
President Hood has tartly replied TO Mayor
toyes that he will not he deferred from his duly
On connection with the railroad by any threat
IN remoye him from the management The mayor
had q conference last night with G. c. Seaman VI
rrou,York representing the New-York syndicate.
In reference TO the sale of the road me sy Y
is headed bv John l. Waterbury or New fo' NJ
" "niavor Havos saws he is convinced that the
syndicate is sincere in its desire 10 puy 'e &c
and he believes there Will also pe o'nsI o' 90 the
The road must and shall be sold. ne says. as . nv
nresent relations between the city ana tne CphhL
papy are intolerabe. Competition at tne S"r Az
will run the price up above NE Yorii syndi-
the first mentioned price by tne Ne"-i'ih ''
cate which was about AiS,oO ., ., oity
Tce New-York syndicate has requested the c,tSS
officials 10 allow II advance the money nVrgoe in
60 rcfnnd the Western Maryland loan maturing
in January The of $4,000 is reqleu Ia III tnre @
purpos, and was authorizes Dy 5i1s ,ig bonds are
benr nrenared bv the city officials ana VIII pe
ready on January @ This loan Is covered Dy WIN VIZ
the Maryland has defaulted in interest for seVera
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
WISH TO HONOR THE MAINE VICTIMS

Havana, Dec. 16.-It is proposed by La Dis
cusion" that a committee be formed TO ask that
the bodies of the victims of the Maine disaster be
delivered In charge OF the Cubans until the battle
ship Texas Is ready to sail in order TO allow the
Cubans TO place guard of honor. over the bodies
which will lie in state. Senior Collazo and other
prominent men strongly in favor Of the plan
Captain Green, commandant Of the naval station
here, says that soon the Texas is ready to
receive the bodies the work Of eXhuming them will
begin. He has received request regarding the
delivery Of the bodies 10 the Cubans or as to their
lying in state.
To-day 1860 emigrants from the Canary Islands
arrived here. making total Of 1900 who have ar
rived thus far during December.