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The age-herald., 1899-06-27
MURDEROUS ASSAULT
Desperate Ne0ro Attacked w. H. Lee
 With Knife Near Opelika

Opelika, June 26.-(Special.)-W II. Lee, 0 farmer and dairyman living two miles east of Opelika, had a narrow escape from assassination at the hands of an enraged negro this evening at o'clock.
 The negro, Fletcher Brooks, was dis charged a few days ago by MT. Lee, and has since been endeavoring to catch him alone to murder him. Today Lee was near a forty-foot embankment of the railroad which runs near his house when the ne- gro came up to him and began conversa- tion, accusing Lee of giving away skillet belonging to him. This Lee denied. when the negro hurled himself on him, aiming with knife at his heart.
 Jumping back to escape the deadly blow, and frightened by his impending doom, Leo fell over the embankment and landed forty feet below, where he was picked up badly bruised but having received only a slight wound from the murderous knife. Runners were sent for the sheriff and for medical aid, both of which arrived promptly. The negro had fled He is reported to be one of the crowd of mean negroes who recently moved from Palmetto. Ga.
The age-herald., 1899-06-27
JULY MEETING
Of National Executive Committee Will
 Be Called in Few Days

St. Louis, June 26.--Ex-Governor Stone to- day received letter from Senator Jones, of Arkansas, chairman of the democratic national committee, dated London, in which the senator gives his most hearty approval to the July meeting of the national commit tee. Senator Jones says his health has im- proved wonderfully and that he expects to return home about the first of September. Doubtless the official call of the meeting on July 20 will be sent out within the next two days. It is expected that every state will be represented at the meeting, as it is well known some very important business will be up on the calendar.
The age-herald., 1899-06-27
TWO NEW CASES
Army Surgeons Think They Have Yel
 low Fever Under Control

Santiago de Cuba, Juno 26.-Two new cases of yellow fever and four deaths from the disease were officially reported today making a total of thirty-fve cases and eleven deaths.
 The army surgeons now think they have the fever under control. The sanitary de- partment is working day and night and the city has literally ben flooded with dis infectants and the entire garrison in camp Is under rigorous quarantine. Considerable disorder has been caused in the city by the American teamsters and packers who have been discharged for incompetency. They wander about the city provoking dis turbances.
 The new Peerless is the most artis tic bar in the south. Open today; stop in and enjoy it.
The age-herald., 1899-06-27

spread rapidly, and it was soon demonstrated beyond doubt that cure had at last been found for deadly Cancer. Evidence has accu- mulated which is incontrovertible, of which the following is specimen:
 "Cancer is hereditary in our family, my father a sister and an aunt having died from this dreadful disease. My feelings may be imagined when the hor- rible disease made it's appearance my side. It a malignant Cancer, eating inwardly in such way to cause great alarm The disease seemed be nd the skill of the doctors for their treatment did good whatever. the Cancer growing worse all the while. Numerous remedies were used for it. but the Cancer grew steadily worse, until it seemed that doomed to follow the others of the family for know how dea when inherited. was advised to try Swits Specific S
 first day. forced out the poison. continued it's unt bottles when was cured sound and we'll and have b dreadful afctien, though many years have elapsed. for Cancer.-MRs. S. M IDOL, Winston N. c.
The age-herald., 1899-06-27
RUMOR OF RIOT
Cubans Charge the Guard and Recover
 Their Arms

Havana, June 26.-It is consistently ru- mored here this evening that there has been serious trouble at Neuvitas in connec- tion with the payment of the Cuban troops The story is that the Cubans, after receiv- ing payment, charged the guard and re- covered the arms they had surrendered.
 In American official circles the report is discredited. The authorities have full con- fidence in Colonel Moale, who is in charge of the payment there, and are satisfied that it is proceeding without collision.
The age-herald., 1899-06-27
WHEN OTHERS
 FAIL CONSULT

Specialist. yate diseases only.
 Men suffering from Sexual Weakness, Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Structure, Syphilis, etc., I offer a certainty of cure. My charges are within the reach of all.
 I refer you with permission to First Na- tlonal Bank, Alabama National Bank, Jeff ferson County Savings Bank and Steiner Brothers, bankers, as to my responsibility for my contracts. I cure many patients by mail treatment. Write for prices and terms. Address Dr. Y. E. Holloway, Watts Bldg, Third Ave. and Twentieth St, Birming- ham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1899-06-27
ENNSYLVANIA
Won the Two Mile Race from
 Cornell

Poughkeepsie, N T., June 26.-The four pared race over the two mile course today was won by Pennsylvania. Time, Il minutes F seconds Cornell was second. Time, 11:149s seconds Time Of first mile, Penn sylvania. 5:29; Cornell, 5:33. Strokes. one- half mile Pennsylvania, 36 Cornell, S6. One mile: Pennsylvania, 35; Cornell, S. Mile and one-half: Pennsylvania, 34; Cor nell, 8; second mile: Pennsylvania, 36 Cornell, 3i.
 The freshmen eght-oared race between Pennsylvania, Columbia and Cornell over the two mile course was won by Cornell Time, minutes 55 seconds; Columbia was second, one and one-quarter boat lengths behind Cornell. Time, 10 minutes; Penn sylvania three and three-quarters lengths behind Columbia. Time, 10:30.
The age-herald., 1899-06-27
convention then adjourned until 10 a. m. tonorrOw
To Move from Louisville.

Lexington, Ky, June 26.-The inability of the democrats to make any nomination at Louisville caused democrats of this section to unite today in a strong petition to Rhea Bronston, James and other leaders of anti-Goebel forces to make a fight to ig- more Chairman Redwine, elect another chairman and adjourn the convention to Lexington by uniting the Stone-Hardin forces It is urged that no settlement can be made in Louisville and unless something is done the party may suffer defeat in November
The age-herald., 1899-06-27
NOTHCE!

The Clerks Union of the city of Pensaco- la, Fla, extend to the bicycle riders and athletes of the city of Birmingham an in- vitation to participate in the races and field sports to be held at Kupfrian's park, July 4, on occasion of their annual picnic. The following is a list of events, with prizes for same. Any one wishing to par ticipate, will send name to E. l.. Reese chairman of sporting committee, and the event in which they wish to enter. Address, D. l.. REESE, Pensacola, Fla.
 Care VIM. JOHNSON & co.
The age-herald., 1899-06-27
Two Cottages s,urnsd

Alabama City, June 26.-(Special) 1.-TWO cottages, the property of Mrs. Robert c. Kyle Smith, were destroyed by fire last night. The fire started in the. old post office building, being caused by pine piled too close to the stove.
The age-herald., 1899-06-27
HENRY o. PAYNE
Made Head Republican to Succeed
 Hanna. 'i

Milwaukee, Wis, June 26.-A prominent republican of this city, who is close friend of Henry c. Payne, is authority for the statement that MT. Payne has been asked to take the chairmanship of the re- publican national committee succeeding Mark Hanna, also as chairman of the executive committee.
The age-herald., 1899-06-27
John Hagter Found Dead

Hoke's Bluff, June 2e.--(Speciai.)- John Hagteg. a prominent citizen of this community. was found dead on the floor oShis room this morning Heart fail- 1ra is the supposed cause
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BOURBONITES SING D0XOLOGY;;
 CURSE AND DRAW PISTOLS AND
 WANTED TO HANG CHAIRMAN
tcontinued From First Page.)

Continued From First Page.) national house of representatives made it his initial rule" He then quoted from the rules of Speaker Reed amid loud applause
 Judge Tarvin, of Covington, a Goebel leader, asserted the right of the chairman
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The following persons were registered at the hotels last night: C. D. Glover, Gen. treville Thomas E. Oldham, Montgomery; A. G. Seay, Syacauga; J. M. Lyle, Chat tanooga; E. E. George Selma; w. A. Kirk patrick Anniston; J. L. Pratt, J. R. Hill, Galera; Miss Anna Norton, Enon; John w. Abercrombie, Montgomery; T. l.. DoNA ng, Louisville, Ala; J. B. Espy, AbbeVille; James H. Norton, Sheffield, Ala; John A. Edwards, Childersburg; L. T, Davis, R. H. Huddeston, Nashville; w M Martin, Rus selville; R. M Martin, Florence; George C. Alman, Russellville; J. B. Graham, Tal- ladega; l.. Y. La Taste and wife, Mont gomery; John T. Ezzell, Russellville; George J. Weisinger, H. B. Johnson, Selma; John D. Smith, Marion; Peyton Bibb. George Laurie, Montgomery; Charles s. Me Dowell, Mrs. J. II. Minge, Miss Mary Minge Eufaula; J. A. Blount Gadsden; A. N. Baldwin, s. B. Marks and wife, George w. Jones, S. M. Hubbell. Montgomery; William T. Feagin Albertville; F. L. Me- Coy, Eufaula.
The age-herald., 1899-06-27
NOTICE TO WATER CONSUMERS!

The Birmingham Water Works Company desires to call the attention of water con- sumers to the fact that there is now exist ing an enormous waste of water.
 Consumers will be serving the interests of the public as well as the water company by preventing unnecessary waste, such as allowing fixtures to remain open and sprinlslers to run all night or out of sprink- ling hours.
 A day and night force of inspectors has been employed, and tho Water Company re- grets that it will be compelled to cut off the water at premises found abusing the water privileges. Respectfully,
 BIRMINGHAM WATER WORKS co.
 6-24-Gt
The age-herald., 1899-06-27
PRIVATE
 DISEASES

Any physician send ing me a case of Syphilis that I do not cure to his entire sat- isfaction in from 20 to 40 days, it will cost him nothing. I do not attempt to cure all diseases that af- flict the human faml- ly, but confine my study and practice to tbo traaitpoanf Of nri-
The age-herald., 1899-06-27

r. P. McAlpline, for several years a teacher in the colored schools of the city, has been appointed secretary of the Gate City Coal and Mining company, and has accepted the appointment.
The age-herald., 1899-06-27
Results Fatally in Nine Cases Out of TGn-A Cure Found dt Last.

operation, because the disease IS yruent poison the blood circulating throughout the system and although the ucerknown the Cancermay be cut away the poison remains in the blood and promptly breaks out ah with renewed violence. The wonderful of S. s. S. in curing obstinate depseated which considered ncurabe induced few de- spaing sufferers try for Cancer after exhaustng the skill of the without Much to their delight S. proved equal to the disease and promptly effected The glad news
The age-herald., 1899-06-27
CANCER IS DEADLY!

This fearful disease often first appears as a mere scratch, pimple, or lump in the breast, too small to attract any notice, until in many cases, the deadly disease is fully developed.
 Cancer can not be cured by surgical
The age-herald., 1899-06-27
PERSONAL.

Mr. Richard Brown will leave early in July for Tennessee.
The age-herald., 1899-06-27

Mir. B. Edward Marable left yesterday for Asheville, N. C., and Virginia Beach.
The age-herald., 1899-06-27

The expansion atlas is up-to-date- Free to every new subscriber to Daily Age- Herald.
The age-herald., 1899-06-27
4 Test of Endurance

The hlibusters pulled themselves together for test of endurance. for Chairman Red wine had big package in front of him from which he had just drawn a piece of fried chicken. refusing to entertain a mo- ton to Hay 1t on the table,
 The disorder continued without interrup- ton until after o'clock, when the Goebel men hit upon. the plan to have county chaimen to come to the stage and cast the votes of their delegations. This set their frenzied opponents beside themselves with anger, but the roll call proceeded, the aw- ful din increasing all the while. County chairmen came to the stage and the clerk had to lean over to very close range to catch a word that was said. The Hardin men and many Stone delegates did not vote
 After half an hour of wrangling the bal lot was taken and resulted Goebel, 352k; Stone, 261h; Hardin, 67.
 The chair ordered another ballot, where upon Ollie James, big-lunged Stone leader cried: "All Hardin and Stone men refuse to vote"
 "They won't do it," the Goebelites re- sponded, and sure enough they did not, and predictions that have been made that the weakness of Hardin and Stone would show itself in the lack of control over their dele gates were verified. The last ballot, the thirteenth, resulted:
 Goebel 32O1z; Stone, 27514; Hardin, s9.
 By agreement between the candidates tho
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
HOGS WILL GO HIGHER.

In speaking about the condition Of the hog market, H. O. ArmOr of New York said: "The reason why prices have held up so we'll this year is the great demand fer fresh meats. espe- cially from the Southwest, which has consumed the bulk of the hogs killed at Kansas City. As soon as this demand falls off and the receipts increase so that the packers are compelled to put up the produce for the future, you will see a sharp decline in the price We cannot put it up and tie up so much money at the high prices. Our hogs have cost more at Kansas City than ar Chicago, approximately, for several months, and on Monday there was a margin of only 13 cents. Do not bs deluded into believing that there IS a shortage in the supplies of hogs The country is full of them. You may nos get as many here as last year, but there will be more at other points There has been a vast change in the packing business in the last forty years. since we first began. The lesser supplies here will not affect the values or great CT supplies at some other points The great packing establishments have branch houses at nearly all the lead ing market centers and in this manner the trade has become capitalized = Kansas City Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
AMERICA'S FIRST GEORGE.
How He Tried to Run Away From
 His Admirers.

Washington was not churlish, but he served that develops at times into longing in a man whose life Is spent In public. He quilted the Macomb house on the morning of Aug. 30. 1790. The servants were instructed to steal away at dawn, to have the carriages and lug gage over the ferry at Paulus Hook Dy sunrise. By candlelight, Mrs. Wash Ington, the children and the secretaries assembled in the morning room.
 The president entered. pleased with his stratagem. He was enjoying in prospect his concealed departure. Im- mediately under the window suddenly struck up on the still morning air the blaring, vigorous notes of an artillery band. From the highways and byways scurrying people appeared. To witness his first step outside the door a thou sand goggling, affectiOnate eyes watch ed.
 "Therer' cried the general, in half comic despair-I cannot think altogeth- CT displeased. Its all over; we are found out We'll, we'll! They must have their own way"
 It was the general they waited to see, not the president. They lined the roadway from house to barge, record Ing every movement in Observant brains. GA distinguished man can nev- CT know which of his audience is to be his biographer. It may be one of the "supers" on the stage rolling off the carpets.) The thunder of artillery could not drown the living shout that rose from the throats of the people as Washington was borne off with the rise and fall of the oars gleaming in the cheerful sun. His voice trembled as he bade the assembled crowd fare well. Though chary of appealing to it, the love of the people never failed to move him deeply.-Harpers Magazine.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
4 Bankers Generosity.

In chapter of "reminiscences of VOn Bunsen and his friends, in The Gen. tury, the Hon. John Bigelow tells this anecdote of Humboldt:
 One day he was dining with Men, delssohn, the banker, and, an unusual thing for him, was very silent. His host, remarking it, observed to Hum boldt that he was sure he must be ill.
 ''No." said Humboldt, but l am in great trouble. Only ten minutes before leaving my apartment to come here l received from my landlord a note in- forming me that he had sold the house in which I reside and that l must move. The very thought drives me to despair. l really cannot bear to move again"
 Mendelssohn gradually led Humboldt into conversation, during which he found time to write note and receive an answer to 1t. He then took Hum- boldt aside. and said: By this note l learn that am now the owner of the house in which you reside. The condi- tion, however, upon which have be- come it's possessor is tbat you continue to occupy your apartment in it as long as you live
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
Cecil Rhodas' Amb ton.

Sixteen years ago Cecil J. Rhodes, then man of small means and no DO litical record, stood in small Kim berley shop and looked for a long time at d map of Africa which hung on the wall. An acquaintance who had watched him for several minutes stepped up tc Rhodes and asked him whether Le was attempting to find the location of Kimberley. Mir. Rhodes made no reply for several seconds, then placed his right hand over the map and covered q large part of south and central Africa, from the Atlantic to tie Indian Ocean. All that Brit ish!' he said. That is my dream" " "I will give you ten years to realize it, . said the friend. Give me ten more, '" said Rhodes. and then we'll have a new map" Three-fOurthS of the re- uuired time has passed and the full realization of Rhodes dream must take place within the next four years.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
(Which branch of the service?"
How to AbbreviaUe 1900.

The Judicial department of the Ger man empire has recently been called upon to pass on the proper abbrevia- tion for 1900. The common abbreyia- ton for 1899 is. of course. 'S9. but the German judges have decided that 'OO would not do at all for the last year of the present century. Accordingly the year will have to be written out in full on all German documents.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
An Ancient Military Devotion.

The eating of three blades of grass ''in token of the holy communion was a recognized form of military devotion in the middle ages. On the eve of battle one knight would make his confession to another, and then partake of this symbolical communion. It would not, however, be correct to speak of either ceremony as "an efficaclous substitute" for the sacraments of penance and the Eucharist respectively.
 The practices do not even amount to sacramentals. They were simply devo- tions in honor of the blessed Eucharist -pious and formal expressions of the individuals desire to communicate sac ramentally, had the means been pres ent. It may be, however, that in popu- lar estimation these practices were in some sort considered substitutes" for the sacraments which were for the time being unobtainable.-
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
How He Got Exercise.

Lord PalmerStOn used clever eX- pedient for coercing himself into a little regular daily exercise.
 It was his custom when in govern ment positions to have his inkstand placed upon a table several yards away from the desk at which he worked, so that he had to walk several paces for each dip of ink.
 He attributed his maintenance of sturdy health and jaunty manner un- der the trying conditions of office rOu- tine to this simple practice. as also his habit of performing all work standing.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23

There IS more Catarrh in thls section Of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed 10 be incurable. For great many years doctors pro- nounced it a local disease and prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. science has proven catarrh to be a constltu- tianRl disease and therefore requires cOnstitu- tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manu- factured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo Ohio, js the only constitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars fOr any case it fails to cure Send for circulars and testimonials. Address,
 F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, O Sold by Druggists. 75c
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
Winning Argument,

The Invalid-But 1 am already gain ing great benefit from BOggers Onion Ointment.
 The Agent-Yes, and if it should cure, you. all you would get would be a sin gle column wood cut; whereas, if you, use our remedies you will surely find relief. and the two-cOlumn art etching we will print ill all the principal papers of the country will be something to gaze on with pride.-Indianapolis Jour nal
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
Has If Had.

"Why, didn't know she had the golf craze"
 You didn't? Oh, it's a terrible case. Seems to have struck in. She sold her canaries awhile ago and won't have anything but bobOlinks in the house now."-Chicago Times Herald.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
The War SDirit.

"Yes, when Willie grows mp we in- tend to get him a commission in the army"
 (Which branch of the service"
 "Eh?"
 (Which branch of the service-in- fantryY'
 No, cavalry, I think. He looks just beautiful on his rocking horse. - Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
Gurh Ta Life

Jimmie-Gee! De paper says dat dey ain't room fer all de kids ter go ter school. Mebbe we won't halter go dis year.
 Tommy-Betcher life we will! De kids wOt likes ter go ter school is de only ones wot gifts ter stay away.-San Francisco Examiner
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
\ Mathemat clan.

Old Gent (who knows the young mans salaryl-If you and my daugh- ter could live respectfully and comfort ably on S2O a week. should not ob- feet to the match But you can't.
 Young man-No: but my salary Is 500 a week. and that added to the $20 a week you are talking about would make S4O.-Paris Messenger.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
Amateur TheatricaIs.

Mabel (the heroine)-Oh, dear! The curtain will rise in five minutes. Are you sure you will know your lines?
 Jack (the hero)-All except the part where I kiss you. I think we'd better rehearse that once more.-New York Journal,
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
A Sfronp Eefenae.

MOther-Why did you let him kiss you?
 Daughter-How could I help it? He was holding both my hands. and I couldn't kick him. could I?-New York Journal
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
The Ways of Women.

Alfred, dear, I've one favor to beg of you-if we meet the Strebels be as attentive and affectionate toward me as you can. You see, Frau Strebel is always hateful to me, and her husband is as selfish and inconsiderate in his treatment of her as you are ordinarily with me.-Heitere Welt.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
To Cure a Cold fin One Dav

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature is on each box. 9 cents.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
NON-sINKABLE BoArs

non-sinkable boat. If people would pay as mneh attention to the preservation of life in other ways there would be great im- provement. Hostetters Stomach Bitters is life preserver. It cures dyspepsia in- digestion and all forms OfstOmach trouble. IL is an excellent tonic.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
Two GOssiDs.

Mrs Podd-I'd tell you something if I thought it wouldn't go any further.
 Mrs. Pepper-YOu needn't be afraid. I guess I'll never see the day 1 can make piece of news go farther than you can.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
The Duet,

Did Madge Simpson enjoy her trip to the Dewey celebra tiOn?"
 "I don't know; she talked about it all the time l was there, but 1 was busy talking to her about my trip to the mountains. ."-Detroit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23

Heinrich A. Tietje-AnyOne knowing his whereabouts communicate with E. H. Tietje, 1905 kearny Street, San Francisco.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
Crushed Him.
borrow money.

The Shoe Clerk-Beg your pardon, madam. but it is a number five shoe you want. instead of number three.
 She-Number five. You must be thinking of the size of your hat-In- dianapoliS Journal.