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The age-herald., 1899-03-18
HOW TO RAISE wHIsKERs ON BEEF


 In view of the testimony adduced before the war board yesterday there can be no reasonable doubt that some of the army methods of handling beef were perfectly uccessful-considered as tonsorial experi- ments.
 The steamer Manitoba, with 300, 900 pounds of refrigerated meat, sailed from New York on August and ran on a reef off Ponce. on which it stuck three and a half days. As to the best method of preserving the meat in this dilemma General Gilmore suggested that 1t be thrown overheard, be- cause there was plenty of fresh beef on shore and the soldiers would not need this consignment, anyway. This heroic remedy was not resorted to. In due time part of the meat was issued and that carried fif- teen miles inland arrived in Dad eondl. tion." The care taken of the meat in transporting 1t days Journey under a tropical sun in dog days may be judged from the fact that another lot which was to have been taken from the ships refrig- orators at o'clock in the morning was "by some mistake landed at $ in the after noon and left lying on the wharf all night When 1t got to It's destination, seven mics
The age-herald., 1899-03-18
Buried With Military Honors

Charlotte, N. C., March 17.-The body of Lieutenant William E. Shipp, Tenth United States cavalry, was buried at Lncolnton to- day with military honors. Many prominent men of the state and 3,OO0 people of the sur country were present. Lieutenant Shipp was killed in Cuba at the battle of San Juan. Last week his body, which had been buried on the field of action, was brought here for final interment.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18
More Troubles for spain

Palma, Island of Majorica, March IT, Repatriated Spanish soldiers have caused turbulent demonstrations here, and the mu- nicipal guards have been compelled to charge them. There have been several conflicts between the soldiers and the au- thorities. Shouts of Down with the gov ernment" and Long live the army" were raised. More trouble is expected.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18
sherman Much Better

Ponce, Porto Rico, March 17.-The Ameri- can steamer Paris, with a party of tourists voyaging in the West Indian waters, ar rived here this evening, but left without communicating with the shore, as c. H. Watkins feared the ship might be quaran- tined at Jamaica, owing to the fact that a few cases of smallpox exist in Ponce. It is understood that John Sherman, who has been suffering from pneumonia, Is much better
The age-herald., 1899-03-18
Couldn't Muster a Quorum

Harrisburg, Pa., March 17.-There was no quorum in joint convention today, the total vote for United States senator being only 102. The ballot resulted as follows: Quay (rep.), 35; Jenks (dem), 34; Dalzell (rep.), Il; Stewart (rep.), 6; Stone (rep), 8; Irwin (rep), 2; Huff (rep), 3; Wiedner (rep), B; Rice (rep), l; Grow rep), 1; MarKle (rep), |; Ritter (rep), 1; Tubbs (rep), 1. Total vote, 102 No quorum.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18
Lieutenant Accidentally Killed

Albany, Ga., March E.-Lieutenant D. K Bridges, of the Third Mississippi, was &C., cidentally shot and killed at Camp Church. man today. While getting out of his car riage his pistol struck against the wheel and it was discharged. The ball entered the left side. He was dead before a physician could reach him.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18
Conference of Bishops

Fort Worth, Tex, March 17.-A confer ence of bishops and presiding elders of the Methodist church, South, of Texas met to- day and decided to raise $20O, 900 in Texas pro rata for the educational endowment of $1, 900 to be used to advance the schools and colleges in the interest of the church in the south.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18
Hanging at Elba

Elba, March H-{Special. )-Mage Terry, convicted of the murder of Mrs. Thomas, near Enterprise, was hung here at noon today. There was an enormous crowd to witness the execution. Terry protested his innocence to the last. Sherff Lightner sprung the trap.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

The place-hunters under the census bill men who voted for the measure. Poetic justice does now and then have brief in ming in this world. H II
The age-herald., 1899-03-18
The Filipino Question

From the Philadelphia North American.
 Angorunner-And now they have made Dewey full admiral.
 guinaldo-Thunder! wonder if that means he can fight any harder7
The age-herald., 1899-03-18
America's Sick statesmen

Washington, March 17.-No word as to the condition of Ex-Secretary Sherman's con- dition was received here today.
 Ex-Governor Fletcher, of Missouri, show ed no marked change tonight, and his grad ual decline continues. Senator Jones' of Arkansas, is somewhat improved.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18
IntercollegIate Debate

Athens, Ga, March 1.-The intercollegt- ate debate between the University of North Carolina and the University of Georgia took place here tonight before a large crowd. The North Carolinians were victorious.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

The peasant president of France will stand no trfing or interference from any one. The army already knows it must keep its place. Long live the republicl
The age-herald., 1899-03-18
Chief Point of Negotiation

Paris, March 1.-The Liberte says the chief point of the negotiations proceeding between Paris and Washington are the en- try into this country of American meats and oilseed.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18
The Usual Method

From the Boston Transcript.
 Gentleman (entering(-Do you work here,, boy? ing.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18
Gen. Reyes at New Orleans

New Orleans, La, March Iz.-Gen. J. P. Reyes, the leader of the ill-fated Nicara- guam revolution, arrived in the city tonight from Boeas Del Toro via. Mobile. He is In bad health and undecided about his future plans,
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

As consistent woman suffragist, Gov ernor Roosevelt has decided that Mrs. Place must serve in the electric chair He does not believe in sex discrimination.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

The stubs in Gas Addick's check book rank in point of historic interest only be- low those of the book belonging to the es- teemed MT. Hanna, of Thomasville, Ga.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

The question before the Thomasvile de- batting society is, How can we down canned roast beef and the Teddy-Tom Reed combnation?"
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

From the Evergreen Record. N a=
 The growing desire for better schools and more schools in all sections of Alabama is one of the most hopeful signs of the fu- ture,
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

MT. Reed is not cordially unequivocally" republican enough to suit the St. Louis Globe-Democrat and the organs generally.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

The real capital of the country is located wherever Mark Hanna stays.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

The introduction of canned roast beef to the army ration has been traced by the court of inquiry to Full-Pay Eagan.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

The weather clerk was unusually kind this year to Ireland's patron saint
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

The Boston Herald is convinced that sum- mer is coming, for the baseballists are go- ing south, and the wild gees are flying north.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

Gas Addicks Is planning new campaign, and Little Delawareis not strong enough to repel him.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

The Sunday newspaper has been turned loose in London at last.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

Aguinaldo lets his army do the fighting, while he looks after the finances and proclamations.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

Gen. Joe Wheeler would feel at home in the Philippines, where fight occurs every day.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

Smallpox is disintegrating the Arkansas legislature. but 1t has no effect upon the lobbyists.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

The war department should explain why 1t dropped canned roast beef from the army ration.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

If Russia could secure China as recruit ing ground, she could conquer the world.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

It is said that Italy is but stalking horse
 1 sf T for MT. John Bull.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18
HOPEFuL SIGN

Spain is actually in the market for war ShiDs
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

 justice does now and then have brief in ming in this world II As a consistent woman suffraglst Gov ernor Roosevelt has decided that Mrs Place must serve in the electric chair. He does not believe in sex discrimination. The peasant president of France will stand no trifing or interference from any one. The army already knows it must keep its place. Long live the republic! The question before the Thomasville de- batting society is, How can we down canned roast beef and the Teddy-Tom Reed comblnation?'
 The Boston Herald is convinced that sum- mer is coming, for the baseballists are go- ing south. and the wild gees are flying north MT. Reed is not cordially unequivocally' republican enough to suit the St. Louis Globe-Democrat and the organs generally. 
 
 the army ration has been traced by the court of inquiry to Full-Pay Eagan. Aguinaldo lets his army do the fighting, while he looks after the finances and procamations
 Gas Addicks Is planning a new campaign, and Little Delawareis not strong enough to repel him.
 Smallpox is disintegrating the Arkansas legislature. but 1t has no effect upon the lobbyists.
 The war department should explain why 1t dropped canned roast beef from the army ration.
 Gen. Joe Wheeler would feel at home in the Philippines, where a fight occurs every day. If Russia could secure China as a recruit ing ground, she could conquer the world. The weather clerk was unusually kind this year to Ireland's patron saint. The real capital of the country is located wherever Mark Hanna stays. The Sunday newspaper has been turned loose in London at last
 It is said that Italy is but stalking horse for MT. John Bull.
 Spain is actually in the market for war ships
The age-herald., 1899-03-18
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

Today there occurs the primary election for delegates to the constitutional conven- tion, and therefore 1t is day of vital im- portance to the people of Jefferson county and the entire state of Alabama. There are twenty candidates for the six places from this county, and amongst the twenty are some of the very best men Jefferson county has the honor to offer to the state. Every democrat who has in mind the welfare of the state will vote today, and vote for the candidates whom he deems Attest to serve the county and the state in that conyen- tion, charged with the duty of framing the organic law under which the people of Ala bama are to live for possibly fifty or hun dred years to come.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
THE COTTON CROP.
Acreage and Production Report OF
,,e Federal Stntistician.

WASHINGTON, December 9.-The maj
renort az the statistcian OF the Depart
r,ent Of Agriculture on the acreage ana
production Of cotton in the United states
for the year ended August 3l,lS'y' ls IeaV,
for the press. IL shows ihe 80 CO.,
the principal states TO have peeh "a ~
LOWS: s...A csroif,q
sss 21g. Georgia. 3.535.26; Alabama 49,
17e. Mississppl, 300 ,Zyo; Loulsia".' a..
eeo T.xas 6.ssl,g Oi; Arkansas, 4,o'o'5o''
Tanpessee. &67-2; oklahoma, A'esS II
alan Territory. 1880; sunoIy' -o'''i-
making a total OF 2isbi,ZsO acres
The production in gross Daies was
follows: 400. CIT Coroiina
oss "a. Georgia. ] ,37S. 7Sl; Alabama, LID
~. mississippi. pa ,12S; Louisiana. hn'4'
,rexas 1853. 100: Arkansas, ylS,i65; Iennes-
soc g22 40: oklahoma, l09O25i Indian Ter
,itorv 18.aS: sundry, S2,Hl-maklng
fotai of lf.tS92I5 bales. an increase o.
2gl .9iS bales over the preceding year.
OF the total crop, 11,l2l,44 bales were
upland averaging 5l5 pounds per pa's'
gross weight. and 6I79l were Sea-lslunu,
averaging 800 pounds per paie' s'osS
weight. ,,,.r, ,cpr
The average production per acre was
AiS Of a bale. The estimate OF production
is based mainly on official statements as
to the movement Of cotton from the pan
t9tions to points OF shipment or consump-
ton. on returns made by oihcials OIL CO..
ton.mills. and on reports Of special
agents. The estimate of acreage Is DH9eu
mainly on reports Of special agents.
The total value Of the crop, estimated
on the basis of the average prices during
the first six months Of the cotton year
AT the various large markets nearest 10
the different centres or production, W.
sos 467 on. the average price per pound
being 5.27 cents for upland and II cents
for Sea-Island.
ESTIMATE FOR 1900.
The telegraphic reports 20 be Issued on
Monday December nth, at noon, wiz
relate TO the present year-lS9-l@O-ano
viii comprise an estimate Of the acreage
by states, and the indicated yield Of lint
cotton per acre.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Catholic Church Notes.

The Holy Name Society Of st. Peters
Cathedral, will meet in the basement OF
the church tonight at 1880 o'clock, and
at o'clock will repair 10 the church.
where the Office Of the Holy Name Will
be held, followed by an address and BEN
ediction of the blessed sacrament.
Rev. Father Louis, o. ). b., paid a visit
20 the Cathedral last week. He is on his
way from Florida TO Petersburg, Va,
where he will assist Rev Father O'Far-
rel. lie acted as deacon at the high mass
at the Cathedral on the Feast OF the In
maculate Conception.
To-day candidates will be received into
the following sodalities at ST. Patrlcks:
Children Of Mary, Aspirants, Holy An
gels, and Holy Infancy.
The main marble altar recently erected
at ST. Patrick's church was consecrated
December % at $50 A. II. by Right Rev
Bishop Van &c Nyver. assisted by Rev.
II. J. McKeefry and Rev. William Grace,
OF ST. Patrick's.
There Will be a reception into the Chill
dren Of Mary at st. Joseph's Academy to-
day at =. NJ.
The West-End Catholic Beneficial and
Social Union will meet tomorrow.
The Ladies' Beneficial Society will hold
It's regular meeting at the Cathedral to-
day.
Rev. Father Edward. o. S. B., of New
TONS, Grove y. c.. was on a visit 10 the
city during the past week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
OUT IN HIGHLAND.
Residence soId-ChRnge In busi-
uesS-PersonaI.

ness-Personal.
MONTEREY VA, December S-lSpe-
cial)-The body Of Miss Clara Cum OF
Meadow Dale, in this county, and oaugh-
ter Of Peter Gun, Esq, who took ner
own life at the Johns Hopkins Hospitals
did not arrive here until Thursday, owing
to the miscarriage of a telegram from the
baltimore authorities. Her remains were
inferred at Green Hill church beside her
mother. who died two years ago, and
since which event the daughters mind
had been unbalanced at times
Mr.. L. 4. Carrichon has sold his hand
some residence, IN Monterey, TO Joshua
Lunsford, Esq, of the firm OF Trimbie
x Iunsford merchants By this trans
fer Of property, Mr. Lunsford VIII be-
como a resident OF the town. and Mt.
Carrichoff will build new house.
During the past week a change was
made ia the Monterey Milling Company,
Mr.. -. It. Fleisher selling his one third
interest to Mr.. Joseph Jones and son,
the former being a miller and the latter
an engineer. The mill IS running day
and night.
Quite a number OF negro men pass
through our streets daily on their re-
turn to eastern cities from the work OF
the new railroad being constructed
through West Virginia.
Mr. Davis Peterson, who for several
years has beent clerk in V. 3. Bishops
store, has given up that position, on ac-
count Of III health, and has returned
to his former home. at Mcdowell.
Mrs. q. T.. Crummett of Marlinton. W
Va, IS visiting her friends and former
home, at Monterey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
rur prcuuoNp D1spArcH-suNDAY DECEMBER 10. 1893.

Agricultural and Mechanical College anu
Polytechnic Institute TO provide neeoeu
accommodations and equipment Tor STU
dents. a,
nv Mr.. Cardwel; To relieve Mary NJ
Smith from taxes improperly assessed
PLACED on CALENDAR.
The following bills were placed on inc
calendar: ,,.o,,,o,
For the protection. OF game In Meck'en-
burg county ~ q, .,a
10 amend and re-enact sections "a ana
q OF an act approved January - Ioso'
entitled an act to provide FOR the open
ing and working Of roads, and to proVlos
for the erecting and maintaining u
bridges in the county OF Culpeper.
10 incorporate the Snickersville Ieie-
phone Company. 800
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
To Give s. u. Withers. executor ana
DENNY of $. VI. Withers, late Treasurer
of Washington county. and the otner
IDENTITIES Of said s. NJ Withers, late Urea
surer OF Washington county, power 10
levy and distress TO collect certain nhco'-
Iecied tax tickets in their hands.
10 regulate the sale OF cider ana other
lrtoxicants in the village OF Palmyra IN
Fluyanna county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
COMMEND HIS JUDGMENT.
Chief PuIIer's Foresight Saved what
Might Have Been "A Terrific Fire.

Hlfl rulers ~ ''th
Might Have Been IA Terrific Fire.
At the recent fire from station ~,
First and Broad. which was caused by
the burning Of u large quantity OF cot
ton stored in an unoccupied building, the
following remarkable condition Of things
occurred:
4 porter was sent 10 the basement and,
striking a match, a ball OF fire lew IN
some cotton batting, but could not be To-
Gated. Chief Fuller visited the premises,
and after O. careful investigation advised
Messrs. Sycle to move the entire cotton
bales out OF tho building, though 10 fire
was discoverable. After conference IL
was decided TO remove It TO an unoccu-
pied store upon the opposite side OF
Broad street Messrs. Sycle gave a fire
man several bundles Of this batting and
no sent it home. An hour afterwards
smoke in dense volumes was seen issuing
from the store where the cotton was
placed, and an alarm soon brought the
department and the Chief back where
previously stood immense bales OF inno-
cent cotton, and found them blazing. The
chemical engine could not handle IL, auD
engine streams OF water were required
TO subdue H.. After the fire was exts
bul9HCt anu t"S A~.-'A "Nt-~ 80 --~ -
man who had sent his cotton home con-
Guided 10 investigate his little pile, and
found that also on fire. Had that cotton
not been removed the stock and building
OF Messrs. Sycle would have been sesl-
ously, IL not totally damaged. because
stored I'm their basement under their
valuable and large stock would have
constituted cellar fire. and had IT been
confined there water and smoke would
have done the rest.
Chief Puller's sagacity and judgment IS
highly commended by Messrs. Sycle and
the insurance people, and II is only an
other evidence why the city is exempt
from big fires.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
% = = Z -
n Handy Remedy for
CO DIS

\ handy remedy for Colds Is every
thing. TO have remedy at hand when
you take Cold is the surost way Of get
ting rid Of tho Cold quickly. A few doses
OF ~ al the beginning viii break up"
any Cold within twenty-four hours; hence
the value Of remedy that can be car
fied la the pocket.
~ consists az small vial Of plea
SAINT pellets, that fits the vest pocket.
II Will interest you 20 know how ~
cures. IL Restores tho checked circula-
fion Nnown by chill or shyer), starts
tho blood coursing through the veins, and
10 breaks up" the Cold.
Manual of all Diseases sent free.
For sale by all druggists. or sent on re-
ceipt OF price, % cents, or five for 81. 90.
Humphreys homeopathic Medicine Com
pany, corner William and John streets.
New xsrk.
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90

people must be aroused 70 the Importance
OF the movement. objection must be met
with argument. The City Council should
appoint commission OF fair-minded men
10 formulate a plan which would meet
tho approval Of those We want 10 take
into our fold. T.. a. CATIIN,
Chairman Committee Chamber OF Com
mares
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
THE SUFFRAGE QUESTION.
The south Carolina Constitution Re-
stricts the Negro Vote.
The News and Courier,


Charleston, S. c., December T.. 1899.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Your note Of November 2Sth ought 10
have been acknowledged sooner The
suffrage clause I'm our Constitution has
been greatly modified since reconstruc-
ton times; indeed, the whole Constitution
has been changed. and changed largely
for the purpose of controlling the colored
vote i'm this State. The law. IL it is i'm
partially administered in this state, Will
now exclude all illiterate voters who do
not own property of sufficient value to
entitle them 10 the franchise Yours very
sincerely, J. G. HEMPHlLL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Boys Wear.Resisiing Suits
Sl.9S.

Double Breasted Jackets-Double Seat
Tspe Seams and Hip Pockets in the
Pants slightly, strong fabrics-very de-
sirable from every point OF vlew-sizes TO
16. Same price range contains several
handsome patterns Of Nestee suits, beau
tifully finished.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
NEW ACADEMY or MUSIC,
PNDEREWskI.

THE WORLDS GREATEST PTANIsr.
MONDAY EVENING DECEMBER ll
NC 6I5 O'Clock.
The railroads viii sen excursion %
tickets. provided you notify us by dee .-
Der 18th. Seats can now De secured I.r
particulars C1.l or write WALTER ID.
MOSES * CO.. Managers, IV5 AIlu
street, Richmond, Va. DC l.-.l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
$500.

MEMS OVERCOATs. OF HANDSOME
materials. In many shades OF fine ker-
seys-lined and unlined-superb finish
every OvercOat in the range made ex-
pressly 10 our order-tailored exactly as
they should be. The right touch and right
fashion for moderate cost.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
MCAnE's GLEE Club AND MN
~TUrff~

BELNIDERE HALL FRIDAY NIGHT
December -. 1879. at $50 O'Clock. Az
mission. % cents Reserved seats %
cents. Best local talent de lo-sln-r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

Dancing from 10 10 10 o'clock Cars IN
readiness to bring people back.
Admission, - cents. de i-ii
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
nA>rtNG ACAnrMY.

THE p'ARVIlIE DANCING ACApE,
MY has moved TO the columbia Van 40
east v3road street. 4 solrce Will be given
10 the pupils and friends az above-nameo
hall TUESDAY EVENING, pecemo.s
l2th. from $50 10 u o'clock. Dc WI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
THE VALENTINE MUSEUM

ELEVENTH AND CLAY STREETS.
oner daily from 10 A. u. % b l. N.
Adnlsslon. j cents. Free on Saturdays
NH fI.fy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
Boys Finer Suits,
$500.

Finer grades OF Cassimeres and Wor-
steds made from hobby stripe and plaid
designs. Excellent .worSmanship-brig
smart looking-becOming clothes that
show their extra bargain worth for tho
slight increase IN cost.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
PETITION FROM VETERANS.

Mr.. Opie presented a petition from vete-
rams at the Soldiers Home. praying that
the General Assembly appoint a commit
tee 20 investigate the conduct and gem
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

. DRESsY SUITS FOR DRESSY MEN.
made from dressy fabrics I'm the very best
form of tailoring-Suts that no man
would hesitate 10 wear-the value OF ma
terial and standard Of improved finish
make a bold showing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
$3.50.

MEMS OVERCOATS. ~ SWELL.
fashionable garments-the real hobby and
tony OvercOats for young men-sty.e and
finish that can't be duplicated elsewhere
at any cOst--they're made in the Burk
Tailor ShOps-a guarantee FOR genuine
standard OF manufacture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
$500.

STRONGER VALUES IN HIGHER
qualities Of Mems suits I'm pretty checks.
stripes, and solid cOlOrings-very fine fab
rics-just such suits that only merchant
tailors can attempt 10 equal. and then
only at an advance of nearly double our
price. A big field for money-savors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

Very strong durable, Warm Winter
Suits for boys 10 Nestee SUITS 10 10
Jackets. Pants 10 match.
The patterns are bright. Extraordinary
bargain values.