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The age-herald., 1899-12-18
POSTAL CLERK s- E.
 UNDER ARREST
D. A. Russell Charged With
 Rifling the Mails.
WAS ON THE ATLANTA RUN
Decoy Letters Sent Out By the Inspec- tors Traced to Him Accused For merly Lived in Birmingham
 
 He Denies His Guilt.

Duanne A. Russell. postal clerk on the Southern railroad between Birmingham and Atlanta, is in jail in Atlanta charged with stealing letters from the mail. He was arr rested Friday afternoon and will have his preliminary trial today.
 Suspicion was first directed against Rus sell nearly year ago. but the post office inspectors could not get any positive proof against him. Frequent complaints were <made by parties in Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas to the post office department about letters addressed to J. Lynn & Co.,, New York, failing to reach their destina- tion. Inspectors were put to work on the case, and in a short time they began suspecting Russell. Some time later two messengers who delivered the mail to Lynn & Go. in New York, were arrested and con- victed, and 1t was then believed the suspic- ion against Russell was without foundation.
 Complaints Continued
 The convictions in New York, however, did not end the troubles. Complaints con- tlnued to reach the post office department, and Post Office Inspectors J. w. Bass, J. R. Rosson and Ed. Barry were put to work on the matter comparison of the com pldllllS OelOi6 lhtui, IL i9 SieiiiiON' SAAS''NN that all the missing letters in the due course of their transmission from the mall- ing point to their destination would have been delivered in Birmingham to the east bound Southern train on which Russell was the clerk. No letters mailed east of the Mississippi state line were ever reported missing, and as all letters complained or should have gone by the car in charge or l1t, OnF sidered very strong.
 Decoy letters were mailed at various towns In 1the sections from which com plaints came, their starting being timed so that Russell would catch them. These were watched by the inspectors until de- lvered to Russell at Birmingham, and the pouches containing them were opened by an inspector immediately upon their deliv- cry to the Atlanta and Charlotte clerk at Atlanta Several of these letters, it is stated, were missing when the pouches were opened in Atlanta.
 The Arrest Followed
 On arriving in Atlanta Friday at noon, Russell was arrested and taken before a United States commissioner, and his pre- lininary trial set for today. In an inter- | view Russell told reporter the same day | that he was not guilty. | Russell lived in Birmingham several | years, and while here bore an excellent | reputation. His first connection with the | mail service was in 1892, when he was ap- | pointed postal clerk on the Birmingham and Blocton route In 1893 he was trans ferred to the Birmingham and Atlanta route, on which he continued to run until I his arrest.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
REMOVING BODIES
 OF DEAD SOLDIERS
Victims of the Marine Disaster Will be Brought Home on
 BattIeship Texas.

Havana, December 1.-The United States battleship Texas, Captain Sigsbee com manding, has arrived here, and Captain Greene, commandant of the naval station, has conferred with Captain Sigsbee in re- gard to the removal from Colon cemetery of the bodies of the victims Of the Maine disaster The present intention is to re- move the remains with as little ceremony as possible.
 The work of disinterment will begin to- morrow morning. Each coffin will be en- closed in a metallic casket and be sur rounded by a disinfecting compound.
 The caskets will be removed during the night to the naval wharf, where they will be under guard until all is ready for re- moval to the battleship, which, it is expect ed, will take place Wednesday night or Thursday al daybreak. The Texas will then leave at once.
 Father Chadwick will identify the coffins as they are taken from the ground, having a chart showing the exact location of each.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
Buy your Drugs from Norton The Genuine Cutter.
To Contractors.

Dallas county proposes to build two- story brick, fire-proof court house in Selma, Alabama, according to plan and Specifications that may be seen on and after December 11th, 1899, at the probate judges office in Selma, Alabama and at the office of w. Chamberlain & Co.,, architects, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Sealed bids for erecting this court house can be filed with F. G. Wood, probate judge, Selma, Ala bama, up to noon, January 10th, 1900, at which time all bids will be opened and considered.
 The right to reject all bids is reserved. Each bidder will be required to file with his bid a certified check for $500, as pledge of good faith. The successful bidder will be required to give bond for s10,0OO for compliance with contract, with an approved guaranty company as surety.
 P. G, WOOD, Probate Judge.
 12-A-at-mnn
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
HOLIDAY EXCURSION

Rates Via the Central of Georgia Rail-
 way
 Take a trip via the Central of Georgia railway and spend Christmas and New Years with your friends. Tickets on sale December 22, 23, 24 and %, also December 30 and 31, and January 1, 1900, limited to re- turn until January 1. 1s90O. at rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip Tickets will also be sold under same con- ditions and at same rates December 15 to 21 to students of schools and colleges, on pre- sentaton of certificate signed by superin- tendents, prinicapls or presidents thereof. final limit January f.
 SOLON JACOBS,
 Commercial Agent 2O15 First Ave
 J. c. HALLE
 G. P. A. Savannah, Ga
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CENTRAL OF GEORGIA'S
Holiday Excursion Rates.

Take a trip via the Central of Georgia railway and spend Christmas and New Year with your friends. Tickets on sale December g, g, 2i and 25, also December 30. S1 and January l. 1900, limited for return until January 1, 1900, al rate of one and one third fare for the round trip.
 Tickets will also be sold under same con- ditions and at same rates December 15 to 21 to students of schools and colleges on presentation of certificates signed by super intendents principals or presidents thereof, final limit January '.
 SOLON JACOBS,
 Commercial Agent, 2O15 First Ave. J. c. Halle, G. P. A., Savannah Ga.
 12-17-to-1-1
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sively and cured thousands of patients ,, su fering with all manner of private trouotSs' Sexual Weakness, Syphilis, Stricturs, 1o nr orrhoea. etc. 1 offer you a certainty ot cure. My charges are reasonable. nay , be a stranger to you. If so, l reteT yJu ,1. with permission to First National ,lst,, Dam, Alabama National Bank, Jefferson t,ua,. CouH.' Savings Bank and Steiner Bros, bauNst.' baIN.. to my responsibility for my contlaes I cure many patients by mail treatment Il Write for prices and terms. Address Da Y. F. Holloway, Watts Bldg, Third Ase' and Twentieth street, Birmingham hla
 Office corner Third avenue and IWen tieth street, over Singer Sewing Machlle company. Entrance on Third avenue heN' door to Birmingham Water Works com pany.
 Office hours s:3O a. m. to 5:9O p. m. sun days, 10 a m. to 12 m.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
CITY ATTORNEY LOWE
Answers Mayor Drennen's Letter Con- corning Care of Prisoners

In reply to letter from Mayor Drennen concerning the care of prisoners arrested on warrants out of the offices of justices of the peace, City Attorney Lowe has held that such prisoners should be sent to the county jail.
 MT. Lowe has addressed a letter to the mayor setting forth his views, and it is probable that in the future all persons ar- rested on warrants under the provision of the law as questioned will be turned over to the county authorities.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
CHANGE IN ROUTE

CHANGE IN ROUTE TO Jacksonville Via Central of Georgia
 Railway. Effective November 19, the "Dixie Flyer operating between Macon and Jacksonville, will run via Lake City and Florida Central and Peninsula Railroad, instead of via Tiff ion and Plant System, as heretofore. This makes close connection with trains from and to Birmingham, making a most con- venaent and desirable schedule to Jackson vile. oOLON JACOBS,
 2015 First Avenue
 J. c. HALLE, General Passenger Agent, Savannah, Ga 11-17-tf
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Locomotive Enginecrs' Building

Cleveland, O., December 1.-The execu- tive committee of the Brotherhood of Lo- comotive Engineers decided tonight to To- cate in Cleveland a building which the brotherhood intends to erect for it's perman- ent home. The land and building will cost S3OO, ,OO0.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
J. w. SHAW, Secretary.

On December 27 a grand spectacular pro- duction will be presented for the benefit of disabled Confederate veterans. The enter tainment will be given under the auspices of Pelham Chapter, Daughters of the Con- federacy, and its presentation will be under the personal management of Prof J. c. Weisner Among the most attractive fea- lures will be fifty dancers.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
The Only Through Line to Savannah, Ga.

The Central of Georgia is the only line operating through service to Savannah Elegant through sleeping car service Fast time; no delays. Convenient schedule For particulars, call on
 SOLON JACOBS,
 2O15 First Avenue.
 J. c. HALLE
The age-herald., 1899-12-18

Worth seeing, worth buying Christmas goods at Zinzers. Open at night.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES

Most men fall in business by trying to do too many things. To be suc- cessful every one should select some one special business. and to that devote his whole time and attention. For the past thirteen years in the city of Bir- mingham. Ala, l have treated exclu-
The age-herald., 1899-12-18

On December 27 magnificent spectacular entertainment will be given for the benefit of disabled Confederate veterans. Fifty beautiful dancers and many other delight full features.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18

Buy your Drugs from Norton
 The Genuine Cutter.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
TO CUKE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Tako Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on each hox o5c
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
Christmas,

A set of Kipling's books. Nothing better Cut out the coupons and present at Age Herald office.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
HOTEL EMPIRE

 A w  FAMOUS for the PERFECTION CUISINE SERVICE  a  on rom
 
 
 
  O
 Prie
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PERSONAL,

R. L. Washington, of Chattanooga, is in Birmingham. Seth Shepard, of Washington, IS at the Morris. Anson Pitcher, of San Francisco, is at the Florence. J. M. Williams representing Lynchburg tobacco factory, is in town.
 ~ John R. Lawler, of New York, is at the Morris.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12
LIQUID AIR IN SURGERY.

Liquid air is doing wonders in mcdi.
cine and surgery.
II cures corls, warts, bunlons. boils
ringworms, ivy poisoning and ulcers;
cures sciatica, facial neuralgia and
toothache; dead=ls the germs Of ty-
rhoid, anthrax and dlphtheria; renders
operations painless; in part supplants
the knife in surgery.
Speaking in ;he medical record, DR..
a. Campbell White says:
I think there is reason to hope that
We have in liquid air therapeutic
agent which will remove many other
wise obstinate superficial LESSONS Of he
BODY and cure some LESSONS which
heretofore resisted all measures of
treatment at our disposal including
the knife. am firmly convinced. with
the experience already had with its
use, that 1t is a specific in the treat
ment Of such diseases as herpes zoster
Cpalnful neuralgia, accompanied by an
eruption), sciatica and intercostal and
facial neuralgia, affording instant and
continued relief after one application
over the spinal end Of the affected
nerve. The use Of liquid air in medi-
cine, +. e., in pulmonary diseases, in
the reduction Of fever. etc, opens a
large field, one which presents many
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12
IMPROVED TOURIST sLEEPERs.
Railroads Are Accedlng to Demands OF
Middle Glasses Who Want Better
SleeplngCar Service.

In response to the demands Of the
times the o. r. & N. and It's connea-
| tions are placing In operation a much
better grade Of tourist sleepers for Pa
cine coast service than at any previous
time. The largely increased traffic to
this section Of the country has demand
ed all the improvements OF latter-day
transportation, and in consideration Of
this the railroads are establishing a
service which is excellent In every par
tlcular. Not only are the wishes OF
flrst-class passengers served, but those
VINO are travelling to and from the East
on second-class tickets are splendldly
cared for. There was a time when a
tourist sleeper appealed 10 a limited
number Of people who were travelling
on the Cheap" order, In every meaning
OF the term. Now, however, there has
been a radical change. With the bet
ter tourist sleepers In operation the
class Of passengers has been improved,
and one may now travel upon them
and enjoy all the privileges OF q first
class sleeper at greately reduced rate.
Daily, on the o. r. & N. east-bound
fast mail. Is attached one Of these lat /
est improved tourist sleepers, q model
OF beauty and handsome appointments.
The new cars are almost an exact
counterpart Of the frst-class sleepers.
One noticeable feature Of the new
tourist cars is tn absence OF smoking
apartment. The new cars being built
by the Pullman Company are not pro-
vlded with smoking apartments. This
new departure has been taken because
Of the fact that most through trains
are provided with composite cars, which
provide a smoker for the Fleeping-car
passengers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12
A MAN WHO WAS A MAN.

Ambrose L. Fulton leaves behind hin
a life full of kindly deeds, life thai
has been. from the best standpoint.
success. Death has won a barren vic
tory. 1t closed that life. but it cannO
blot out the past.
All who knew him, and all the city
knew him. speak his praise; not in the
perfunctory spirit Of charity We feel
we owe the dead. but with true love
and admiration for man who loved
his fellow men.
His was a life whose achievements are
not counted by riches or position. He
was man Of influence, but never
sought to use that influence for self
promotion.
DIR. Ambrose L. Fulton was a genial,
generous, honorable gentleman and the
world is better for his having lived
in II.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12
BRITISH MILITARY TITLES.
Some Traps for the Unwary and How
to Avoid Them.

A weekly paper in a recent issue,
speaking of some operations OF the
British cavalry. mentioned battalion
Of lancers." This was an unusually
wide error; most Americans who read
newspapers and periodicals know that
neither in the British nor In any other
army are cavalry regiments divided
into baUtalions. but into squadrons,
which the British army are subdlvided
into troops. But even for the generally
well informed the curant talk about
Her Britannia Majesty's forces is full
Of verbal pitfalls.
The British, like other armies, has
distinctions OF rank which, at least as
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12
FOR SOUND CURRENCY.
Philadelphia Times.

Philadelphia Times.
Secretary Gage has experienced nc
change of heart in relation TO the gold
standard since he assumed the duties
Of his Office, and he has consistently
employed every legal means in his
power to maintain every dollar of the
currency whether of paper or silver at
the gold standard. Realizing. however,
that a man Of different financial views
at the head Of the treasury department
might with perfect warrant of existing
law give the currency an entirely
different and greatly deteriorated
standard OF value, Secretary Gage will
in his forthcoming report try to in
duce congress to enact the gold stand
ard into law. thus making its main
tenance imperative
Still believing. as he always has, that
the treasury department should not
supply the banking currency for the
country, he will also recommend legis-
latiOn permitting the establishment OF
banks with capital Of s25,OO0 in small
communities, the lowest capitalization
at present being $4,000. He will further
advocate permitting national banks to
issue currency to the full par value Of
the securities deposited to guarantee
circulation, with a limited additional
amount secured by the assets OF the
banks, the object being to provide an
elastic currency which while thorough
ly safe 50 far as the note holders are
concerned. will expand and contract to-
met the varying wants Of business.
After securing an enactment that will
make gold the legal basis Of all cur
rency. he wants the government to go
out of the banking business entirely BY
providing a banking system that will
meet all the demands for stable and
liberal volume Of paper currency.
These two essential features Of the
secretary's plan for giving the country
a safe stable and sufficiently elastic
volume Of currency are both sensible
and entirely practicable if a majority
Of the representatives and senator's in /
congress can be induced to enact what
he will recommend. And on this score
there ought to be no hesitation on the
part Of congress, for the conditions
were never 50 favorable as now for
placing the currency on a perfectly
sound basis and regulating the bust
ness of banking where it properly be-
longs. There is a larger supply Of gold
in the United States than in any other
country on the globe, and the supply /
is steadily enlarged by importation and
new production. There is unlimited
capital ready to be employed in the
banking business under laws that en-
courage private capitalists to engage
in banking.
1t is to be hoped that majority Of
both branches Of congress will over
come all political timidity on this score
during the coming session and enact
sensible currency and banking laws.
Congress is republican in both branches,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12

the republican party is committed Ii
the gold standard and sound cur.
rency. and the president stands ready
10 approve any sound enactment on
these two important subjects, There
is no time like the present to do the
right thing, and the right thing for
congress to do is to carry out the
forthcoming Recommendation Of the
secretary OF the treasury regarding the
gold standard and a sufficient bank
currency.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12
THEY CIT To FIT

Yes they do and the style and finish
they give to meas suits, rank these
gentlemen as expert practical mer-
chant tailors. The material they use
is also the very best and you will al
ways find them busy at 269h YamhlIl
st., Portland. Get your next suit there,
and get It now.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12
sHINGLE MILLS SHUT DOWN.

SEATTLE, Nov 1I.-Practically all
the shingle mills Of this state will be
closed for a period Of 60 days. This will
force out Of employment 5000 millhands
most Of whom will however get work in
lumbermills and camps
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12
NEARLY DEFEATED.

COLUMBUS. Nov 1l.-Chairman
Dick Of the republican state committee
today says that Chadwell. republican
candidate for lieutenant governor about
whose election Chere was some question,
will have about 1900 plurality
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12

All kinds OF readlng There Is only
one place We know OF in Portland
whore you can find all the latest books
and phamplets on the most advanced
thought OF the day, many books on sub.
jects OF advanced up to date topics not
to be found in other book stores can
be obtained here. II Is worth your
while TO call when In Portland and sec
for yourself. Jones, 291 Alder st.,
Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12
THE L0INRE.

Strangers visiting in the city will find
the Louvre an attractive resort wherein
to spend the evening. The ANIME Sisters
Ladies' Orchestra is still on the bills and
presents nightly a mnsical program oi
exceptional merit, Handsome pool and
billiard rooms are a feature iu connection
with the house. Palatable lunches will
be served at all nours
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12

A tailoring establishment Of sOms
pretentions. located on washInEtou
street. Portland. claims 10 have made
~ suits for dressy Astorians during ths
past six months. This statement ls De.
MED by the flrm Of Povey 4 Blrchaii, a
S2y Warrington etreet. near the I'm
perial hotel. who are patroniEed by the
great majority OF outside customers,
Povey & Birchall make the swell suitI
for most Of the stylish Portlanders, and
feel that they are not excelled by any
Portland firm for out OF town pat
ronage.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12
MEALS LIKE AT HOME.

Wien you are In Portland and want
a really good home meal. Just give Mr.
Brown trial, 10S Fourth st., near
Washington. You will like It surely.
This restaurant is open all night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12

All communications intended for pub
lication should be directed to the edi-
tor. Business communications OF ali
kinds and remlttances must be address,
ed TO The Astorian."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12
MAY BE BUT A RUMOR.

BREsT, FRANCE, Nov. 11-Rumors
are in circulation here that a British
transport has foundered off the island
Of Ushant, on the coast Of Brltanny.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12
LOOTED THE STORES.

EsTCOURT, Natal Tuesday, Nov. 7.
The armOred train returned here to-
night. 1t reports that II found the
stores at Frere looted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12

The Astorian guarantees to III ad-
vertisers the largest circulation OF any
newspaper published on the Columbia
river.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12

Purlnes the blood by eliminating all
poisonous matter, stimulating the &C.
crctlons. regulating the bowels and aid.
Ing nature In throwing off that which
makes u yellow skin The effect on tho
COMPLEXION is quite pronounced. aA
few days use will demonstrate.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12

Advertising rates can be had on ap-
plication to the business manager.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12

Why Is watson's restaurant IN Port
land patronlzed by thousands Of people
dailyf Simply because Il In the largest,
finest and best equipped eating resort
on the Pacific coast. Watson'a roatAu-
rant has sixty-eight white employees on
It's pay roll. Remember the location,
lt9-li Fourth street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12

Knapp Bros. Health Food Company.
East Portland. carry a full line OF all
the Battle Creek sanitarium Health
Foods.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12
sEMI-WEEKLY.

Sent by mail. per year. in advance 800
Postage free to subscribers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12

Il. Houses Cafe at iss Third street,
Portland, IL regarded by many people
as the leading restaurant In the Pa
cihc Northwest.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12

Encyclopedia Britannica. as vol.
sheep, f2G Best teachers Bible. now,
SOc. al Hyland's Bros Book Store,
Portland, See advertisement.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12
NEW BUSINESS LOCALS

DO you want a good meal when you
Welt Portland3 II 80, 70 TO the Port
land restaurant. sos Washington street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12

II you want any Health Food that
your grocer does not have, write Knapp
Bros. Health Food Co.. East Portland.
Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-12
ScOTTyS
EMULSION

1t Is very palatable and easily
digested. If you will take plenty
of fresh air, and exercise, and
SC0TT'S EMULSION steadily,
there is very little doubt about
your recovery.
There are hypophOsphites in It;
they give strength and tone up the
nervous system while the cod-hvOg
oil feeds and nourisheS.
soc. and 3r.oo, al druggists.
SCOT1 d BOVINE. Chemists. New YoGk.