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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Lansing, Mich, December 14-Governor
Pingree was today served with a subpoena
to appear as a witness before the grand
jury. 1t is believed that the jury wants to
hear from the governor on the subject of
the expenditure of the Spanish war fund
for which he assumed responsibility in a
special message to the last legislature.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
BID arp s.sits un.,.rsity

Tuscaloosa, December 14.-(Special)-Ma
jor Charles H. Smith, alias 'Blll Arp" WIS.,
ited the university Monday in company
with Prof. ]. II. Foster of the city schools.
He was delighted with the place, are all
others who see it. He was surprised to find
such a equipment. He was especially
pleased with the library and museum.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press
Where there's a way there's a will.
When a girl wants to say a mean thing
about another girl to a man, she says she
has such a matronly figure.
Every wife expects her husband to lie a
little when she asks him some questions
about other women he used to go to see.
The reason why old maids are generally
so self-re,iant is probably the same reason
why self-reliant women are generally old
maids.
What makes a woman so tired at night is
half what she has done that day and half
thinking about what she has made up her
mind she has to do the next day.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
International Shooting Contest

Franklin, La, December 14-An interna-
tional shooting contest between teams rep
resenting American volunteer soldiers and
English volunteers has been arranged. The
first contest will be between a team of the
Queens Westminster Volunteers of Lon
don and one selected by General Hulings,
of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania, who ar
ranged the contest from his former COM
mand. The contest will take place in Lon
don next June. -.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Fort Worth, Tex, December H.-Robert
Eggleston, a lineman employed by the
Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph
company, met an instant death through
coming in contact with live wire, falling
fifty feet.
Eggleston's skull was broken by the fall
and his body badly burned by the wire. His
home is in Gordonvile, Va.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
A GREAT REAL ESTATE DEAL

From the Burlington Hawkeye.
Jefferson was the most successful real
estate broker of the century. He gave only
$l5,OOO,0OO for the Louisiana purchase, and
the territory embraced therein is now esti-
mated to be worth $1,000, 100000. This was
an expansion transaction hard to beat in
profitableness.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

From the Boston Transcript.
1t is estimated that not less than twelve
democrats will vote directly for the gold
standard bill, and others will he absent
without pairing to avoid voting with the
silver minority The silver issue seems go
ing the way of the old farmers calf. which
"didn.t exactly die but kind of gin out"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
Her sIwn FauIr

From the Indianapolis Journal.
Mrs. Dlobs-Mme. Chic, pay you more
than Mrs. Hibbs, and yet you put more
style into her frocks.
Nine. Chic-Well Mrs. Dibbs, that's
you get for being so easy to please.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

White got a dose of Boer medicine at
Farquhars Hill; Methuen was stayed at
Modder River, and Gatacre was over
whelmed at Stromberg. Clery alone has not
been repulsed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Whitelaw Reid, who has the Mills mil
lions behind him, has notified the party
authorities, it is said, that he is the proper
man to tail up the republican presidential
ticket
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Ambuscades and artillery seem to be the
Beers best advantage, much to the sur
prise of their opponents.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Speaker Henderson is now engaged in
the difficult task OF pleasing everybody.
The committees may be announced before
the Christmas recess.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Two thousand British soldiers have
reached Pretoria, but the manner of their
going is another story.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Lord Methuen is not at present engaged
in relieving Kimberley. Somebody may
have to relieve MIN.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
JOHN HAY,
HOLLEBEN,
PATTNTEFORTE.

A separate treaty was negotiated to COW
er the provisions for the settlement OF
claims in Samoa 1t sets forth that the
three governments are DESTROYS of effect
ing prompt and satisfactory settlement
of the claims of the citizens and subjects
of their respective countries resident in
the Samoan islands on account of recent
military operations conducted there, and
have concluded convention for the ac-
complishment of this end by arbitration.
The king of Sweden and Norway is made
arbitrator, and he is not only to determine
the amount of claims, but is to decide to
what extent either of the three govern
ments is bound, alone or jointly with the
others, to make these losses good"
The agreement provides for the exchange
of ratifica tons four months from the date
of its signing, which is the 18th of Noyem-
Der last, or earlier if possible.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Senator Clark's seat-price, $500, Oo0-is moi
altogether a comfort 10 him.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

The Foraker-Kohlsa controversy is as
Sampson ISSUE
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Denmark wants 100000 fcr her job lot
of West Indian islands
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

The minis are making money. No one
can well refute this statement.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Aguinaldo seems to have acquired tHe re-
treating habit to chronic extent.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Let US at least be glad that the trusts
do not control the turkey supply.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

The English prisoners at Pretoria are
serving their country by consuming Boer
rations.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

The Duke of Manchester has concluded
to quit New York journalism, and go home.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
A SLOW DEATH

| 1t is Clery's time now to fall into an
ambuscade.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
FULL TEXT OF
SAMOAN TREATY

Washington, December 1.-THE full text
of the treaty negotiated between the United
States and Germany and Great Britain for
the adjustment of the questions between
the three governments in respect to the
Samoan islands was made public today. The
treaty bears rate at Washington, December
2. 1899, and after reclting its purpose to be
to adjust amicably questions between the
three powers in respect to the Samoan
group and to avoid future misunderstand-
ings proceeds textually as follows:
Article l. The general action included and
signed by the aforesaid powers at Berlin on
the 14th day of June, 1899, and all previous
treaties. conventions and agreements relat-
ing to Samoa are annuled.
Article 2. Germany and Great Britain re-
nounce in favor of the United States of
America all their rights and claims over
and in respect to the island of Tutila and
all other islands of the Samoan group east
of longitude III degrees west of Green
witch.
Reciprocally the United States of Amer
lea renounces in favor of Germany all
their rights and claims over and in respect
to the islands of Upola and Savaai and all
other islands of the Samoan group west of
longitude III degrees west of Greenwich.
Article g. 1t is unders TODD and agreed
that each of the three signatory powers
shall continue to enjoy, in respect to their
commerce and commercial vessels in all the
islands of the Samoan group, privileges and
conditions equal to those enjoyed by the
sovereign power in all ports which may be
open to the commerce of either of them.
Article 4. The present convention shall
be ratified as soon as possible, and shall
come into force Immediately after the ex-
change of notifications.
In faith whereof, ETC., etc,
(Signed) JOHN HAY,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

David de Battle mas also gone to fight
the Beers
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

john Wanamaker went up to Washing
ton and actually endorsed the department
store.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

sissippi it will do just what st. Louis is
dining.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

The court journal has got reaction" OF
the brain.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
RErLEUrioNs OF A BACHELOR.

Tomlinson will be the next governor al
Stallings will go back to congress.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Robert F. Morgan, a widely known and
successful travelling representative of a
Cincinnati clothing house, and one of the
best men on the road is in Birmingham.
Mr. Morgan is a nephew of Senator John
Tyler Morgan, and he takes a deep and
enthusiastic interest in the candidature of
his illustrious uncle for reelection. Mr..
Morgan is a native of Nashville. He is a
man of broad information regarding poll
ties and public affairs generally.
The only john Burns, of huntsville, was
in town last night. 1t is said that Mr..
Burns contemplates becoming a candidate
for congress in the Fourth district.
Hon. Sidney J. Bowie, of Admission, was
in town yesterday.
Hon. Robert ]. Lowe has returned from
Huntsville. WHITTIER he went to attend the
funeral of his late uncle, William Martin
Holding.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-26
DIR. PARKER CURSES THE SULTAN.
DENOUNCES THE ENGLISH CHURCH FOR
"POPISH TRICKS"-BLAMES THE
PRINCE OF WALES.

London April 25.-The three hundredth anni-
versary of the birth of Oliver Cromwell has fur
nished the occasion for biographies. appreciative
articles portraits in all the papers and celebra-
tions in various parts of the country In honor Of
the Lord Protector of the British Commonwealth.
Dr. Joseph Parker. minister Of the. City Temple.
this city took the subject the theme for his
sermon this afternoon. and delivered an extraord-
nary Grafton TO a large congregation. In the
course Of his remarks he attacked the Prince OF
Wales as "a certain card-playing Prince After
euogizng Cromwell Dr. Parker said:
when the Prince fails then let the country
mourn. We look to princes for noble deeds and
high example. When I my Prince and my
Premier on a race course don't like it.
These remarks cheered by the audience, and
DR. Parker proceeded to make rabid attack on
the Sultan of Turkey, in which he said:
Emperor William may call him his friend but
In the name Of God the Father. the Son and the
Holy Ghost say God damn the Sultan!
The preacher concluded with passionate de-
nunciation of the Church for accepting Protest
ant money for performing Popsh tricks
Then drawing from his Bible the undertaker's s
bill for his wife's burial, he scathingy read the
word on top of the bill. "Unconsecrated:
cation loudly re-echoed the word. The preacher
added: when l read the word II meant vitriol
noured into a red, gaping wound. 1t is knavish
tIck, a Popish device detestable blasphemy! 1t
made me still more faithful to Nonconformty
which made England possible TO live in
New-York tribune., 1899-04-26

Manila. April 25.-General MacArthur's divis-
ion fought it's way to the Filipino trenches be-
fore Calumpit to-day, advancing four miles.
mostly through woods and jungle, and crossing
the Bagbag River
This was accomplished at cost to the Ameri-
cans Of six killed and twenty-eight wounded,
the 1st South Dakota being the heaviest loser
After fordng the river the South Dakotans
pursued the insurgents to the outskirts Of
Calumpit but the town was found to be so
strongly protected that General Macarthur
deemed it best to withdraw the tired fighters
and to go into camp for a nights rest before
making the final assault.
The largest buildings in Calumpit were being
fired by the Filipinos while the Americans were
crossing the river. fully mile away. indicat-
ing the enemy's intention to abandon the place.
The insurgents seem to have adopted settled
policy of retiring from one position to another.
after inf1icting the greatest possible damage
upon the advancing army. Their forces to-day
New-York tribune., 1899-04-26
FIGHTING NEAR CALUMPIT.
FIERCE ENCOUNTERS MARK THE ADVANCE or GENERAL
MACARTHURS DIVISION


ling the Americans to pour an ennlading FIRE into
the enemy's trenches.
READY FOR THE ADVANCE.
About this time the cheers OF the Kansas
troops announced that the Americans had
crossed the river. General Hales men began 20
ford the Chico branch OF the Bagbag stretching
to the northeast. The General himself plunged
in up to his neck. and the regiments all carry
ing flags. foundered across the stream.
The guns OF the Utah Light Artillery were
dragged over next and formed into an extended
line, to advance upon the trenches before
Calumpit. from which the Filipinos were pouring
continuous volleys
The armored car had one man killed and two
wounded. The Kansas regiment had three
wounded during the charge. and the Utah Light
Artillery had one killed and two wounded. Most
Of the other casualties befell the South Dakota
regiment.
1t is difficult to estimate the nsurgent losses,
New-York tribune., 1899-04-26
MANY SOLDIERS IN SANTIAGO.
oNE-HALF THE CUBAN ARMY REPORTED TO BE
THERE-TERMs OF GoMEzs MANIFESTO.
TBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE ]

MANY SOLDIERS IN SANTIAGO.
oNE-HALF THE CUBAN ARMY REPORTED TO BE
THERE-TERMs OF GoMEz's MANIFESTO.
Havana. April 25e-Carlos Manuel de Cespe-
des Of the staff of General Gomez who was re-
Gently sent to Santiago TO make estimate Of
the number of Cuban soldiers in the province
called upon the Governor-General to-day and
reported that there were twenty thousand there,
half the whole number in the island
General Gomez this afternoon received at
Quinta Molinas five generals of the consulting
committee appointed TO consider with him the
arny's future and the details Of the arrange
lnents with the United States military authori-
ties De Cespedes was present The conference
agreed as to the precise terms of the manifesto
20 be issued by Comes TO the Cuban people and
army tomorrow already outlined In dispatches.
General Pedro Betancourt Civil Governor OF
Matanzas who is q vigorous nti-annexationist.
has written TO General Gomez, placing the COM
mand of his corps and his own services at the
disposition OF Gomez. In concluding his letter
he says: I'VE are now beginning the most diff
fcut epoch In the long struggle 10 secure our
ideal. The reconstruction Of the country I'M
poses duties upon which we must rum with
the same fathfulness as the obligations or war.
General Brooke is considering the issue OF a
decree making marriages by Protestant clergy
men in Cuba lawful, and legalizing the mar
riages Of Cuban soldiers in the field by military
chiefs, provided those are recorded as the civil
law requires
Antonio Duarte has instituted legal proceed
Egs against the Banco Espahol 10 compel the
exemption Of bank notes to the face value OF
soooVOO. The matter will come before the eu-
pFems Court
New-York tribune., 1899-04-26
NEW TRANSATLANTIC CABLE.
4 GERMAN-AMERICAN PROJECT AP-
PROVED BY THE PRESIDENT.
LINE TO RUN FROM EMS TO NEW-fOKh-
ANOTHER DEMONSTRATION OF
FRIENDLY RELATIONS.

ANOTHER DEMONSTRATION OF
FRIENDLY RELATIONS.
Washington April 25-A signal evidence OF
tho nurpose of the United States to maintain
friendly relations with Germany has been given
in the action of the President, at the instance or
Secretary Hay, in approving the project for
new transatlantic cable running between Ger
many and the United States. The project was
brought forward by prominent German-Amer-
ican interests, and has had the active support
of rr Won Holeben the German Ambassador
here.
The new company is to be known as the Ger
man-Amercan Telegraph Company, and among
those interested in 1t are prominent firms IN
Germany. as we'll as number OF Americans
Tho details Of organization have been In charge
., Mr. snorer in New-York The negotiations
here have brought out a favorable opinion from
the Attorney General to the right OF grant
ing cable landings in the United States, as well
as exchanges Of views between Secretary Hay
and Dr. Won Holleben.
The German terminus of the new cable WILL
II Is understood, be at Ems, town ana water
ing-place In the province Of Hesse- Nassau
Prussia near Coblenz. The American terminus
Is expected to be at New-York. The route OF
the line will be by way of the Azores. Portu-
guese possession. so II Is presumed that conces-
sions have also been obtained from Portugal
This will be the irst cable ever laid between
Germany and the United States, and. with the
Franco American cable. will be the only line not
touching on British soil.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-26
ANOTHER LIST OF DEAD DEFENDANTS

ONE COMPLAINING WITNESS ALSO DEAD AND
ANOTHER INSANE
More dead defendants were discovered among the
fortv-1ye cases on the excise calendar In Judge
Newhurqer,s division OF the General Sessions Court
Yesterday In the case OF Frederick Smith II was
found that the principal witness against him was
Policeman Haywood. who was killed In the battle
OF San Juan Haywood was with the Rough Riders
The Indictment was dismissed. In the case OF
Thomas Brennan who is also dead the only wiz
ness is In an insane asylum. This was also dis
missed.
In the case of Christian Lencke. also dead. Po-
uceman Sheridan the complaining witness. Is out
Of the jurisdiction OF the court. and were Lencke
alive he could not DO served win puoP'rna' A''''
ca Sc was dismissed. = - ,, ,,,.uor
In the cases OF John q. Piggott Henry barser s.h
and Henry Bockel, all dead. certincates Oh oeaen
were dled and tho cases dismissed
New-York tribune., 1899-04-26
KILLED BY BISHOP WATTERSON's DEATH

Columbus. Ohio. April 2 (SpeciaD.-As a result OF
the sudden announcement OF Bishop Watterson's
death. Sister Hyacinthe. teacher at st. Mary s
of the Springs leading Catholic institution OF this
city. is dead She was about sixty years OF age
and born in New-York. being known to the
world Mary Nugent. On account OF her age
she assigned 10 light work In the institution
and answered the telephone when the news OF the
Bishops death was conveyed TO the college Ihe
shock overcane her. She seized with a
consciousness, but died Eve days afterward-
New-York tribune., 1899-04-26

Bunder-Abbassee. or Bunder-Aobas. also known
.. cnrohroop Gomberoon and Gamrun. Is a seaport
., pors,o Province of Norman. but latterly form
Ing a part Of the Muscat dominions near the mouth
's y P persian Gulf and about twelve miles north
VI Ust s,e - ,ha island OF Ormuz France and Great
Britain recently had Misunderstanding because because
s,a to- % ,.,tbn tha -,rritory Of Muscat otherwise
the sultanate OF Oman which is under ,,sI britsn
protection The authority OF the Su''a"' "'"o'e''
does not extend far beyond Muscat.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-26
ASSAULT ON 4 PARIS CORRESPONDENT.

Paris. April 8-Mr. Strong. the Paris correspond
ent OF ''The London Observer. was yes'eruay AT
tackled on the street by an English journalist
named Sherard Mr. Strong broke his walking SUCK
across his assaiants back and punched him severe
lY about the head.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-26
TROOPS ORDERED OUT IN BELGIUM.

Brussels. April 25.-On the application OF the
Governor Of the Province Of Hainault. three squad
rons OF cavalry have been dispatched 10 Chariero
and Louviere TO maintain order among the strikers
those cities
New-York tribune., 1899-04-26
RUSSIA IN THE PERSIAN GULF.
PORT BELIEVED no BE SITUATED IN PROVINCE
OF NORMAN.

Bombay, April 25.-"The Times OF india says
:, learns from an ''unmpeachabe source that
p,ssio has secured an interest In a part Of the
Persian Gulf sufficient TO give TO her the right TO
take possession Of it whenever she chooses 1t is
added that this information comes direct from
Teberan. and 1t is believed the port referred to is
Runder- A bbassee
New-York tribune., 1899-04-26
CONDITIONS OF THE FRANCHISE.
Then came the amendment limiting the life
of the franchise TO be granted. 1t follows:

ceed afty years from the time when It IS made
upon 'Id Wick it may be renewed such renewal
be for period not TO exceed tweny-ive i yeaIbs be
made al the expiration of each twenty-five years
thereafter, and said grant shall also provide for the
arbitraton or by the Supreme Court 1t shall also
provide valuation OF the property Of the granee
employed in and about the construction. equipment
operation and maintenance Of said rapid-transsls
railway or railways exclusive OF he vane gi and
operate such rapid-transit railway or railways, anu
for the he has OF is saG be at espaon Of
each a and every period Of readjustment aforesaid
In case at the expiration of such period the the
grantee as herenbefore provided it may at It's
ner cent interest to the amount OF the valuation
Of such property and such bonds shal ne en
for the the purchase as aforesaid Any such valuation
shall include all the property rights OF the graH,Gs gr,
Controlled or used by such grantee The 49ard Of Gf
Rapid Transit Railroad Commissioners shan tas a. and
unobsructed access the books and records 1 r
grantee for the purpose OF aereTs the amount
of the gross receipts and the expenses Oh op''"'"
Finally there was an amendment to the pro-
vision regarding the exemption OF the unuei
ground road from taxation prior 10 'he mo-
calendar year in which the net pronts OF h .he
oneration OF such railway over anu apo'e y L., .
cost OF its operation ana pay - ~ hnor az
nrescrihed under this act shall nave peen s 90
much az per cent OF the actual cost OF ,ne .ne
construction of such railway ,n, To .xsmpton snis Mo
oddad the Following clause; But this eHe,hpuu" M
nuueu ~ , VIZ. ,,or shall only apply to a rapid tran.
st st railway constructed under the provisions OF
this act"
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENTS.
rho amendments were adopted in bunch oy
the following vote;
..s-Ahearn Amber. Armstrong. BracSe.,, T
,y Ayen c,hahoon Coffey. Cullen. O. A. DAVIS ,th Don-
Brown rnoneiss Elsberg. Featherson. Foley, roIu'
neny, Gganey Havens. Higgins. Humphrey,
Isnso,r Krum La Roche. Malby, Marsha, MAJ MAJ
JohhS1oa, 1oac,C,arren Mitchell Munznger. Parsons'