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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
DISTRUSTFUL OF
OUR PURPOSES
CubanS Cannot Understand Mo-
tives of America.
DECLARATION OF POLICY
Would Do Much to Allay the Fears of
the Natives and Greatly Assist
the Carrying Out of
Reforms.

Havana, February 4-Prominent Ameri-
cans, who are studying the Cuban situation
express the belief that if the United States
government would define its policy it would
do much to ameiorate the feeling of unrest
and fear and the lack of confidence which
prevails among all elements in the island.
Occasional scraps of news in the partial
explanation of Americas future course,
they say. serve political opponents with
grounds of speculation and cause mislead-
ing and incorrect statements to be made.
From the Cuban standpoint the actions
of the United States are full of mystery
and evil portent. If the governments pol
icy were more definitely known, it is urged,
Cuba would know who is to pay the Amer
lean army of occupation and the state
ments to the effect that these moneys are
to be collected as Cuban customs would
needlessly provoke troublesome sentiments,
as the results of alleged oppression.
La Lucha prints a long list of Cubas
alleged ills from the pen of Greney Coazo,
from which the following extracts are
taken
The treasury department expresses the in
tention OF giving an honest administration,
but 1t employees men who are used to the
dishonestes of the Spanish regime, and the
department of justice is administered as un-
der Spain. We hoped but vainly that the
Americans would teach us new and better
ways of government. 1t was natural that
they would bring the Old moulds and build
on methods prevailing in the United States.
The Cubans demanded with one voice the
payment of their army, and the United
States responded with insufficient charity
and food. The United States come to in
struct us in governing, but they will not let
US try to show what we can do.
They come to give us independence, but
seem to prepare for annexation. We may
eventually vote upon the question of annex
alton, but with the reins of government in
the hands of the Americans there is little
hope OF fair expression of the peoples
wants. The Capitalization of power is es-
tabhshed by the fact that General BrooAe,
or the Washington government, makes the
appointments.
We are grown to be a nation of petty
office seekers; we have no political person.
ality. The ways of the Americans are
daily becoming more incomprehensible. We
hoped to see the return of prosperity, but
the country cannot even pay the reduced
taxes demanded.
The announcement that General Calixto
Garcia's body is being brought here on the
United States gunboat Nashville is very
pleasing to the Cubans and preparations
are being made for the holding of impress
Sive funeral services here. The city coun-
Gil, which has the matter In hand, has de-
cided that such action will be the best way
of expressing the city's and the nations
sorrow and coincidence. 1t is said that
diers under arms to enter Havana on the
day set for the burial and, these, with a
detachment of American troops will tender
military honors to the dead commander.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
THE COMMITTEE
MAY Be REVERSED
House May Refuse to Declare
Wheeler's Seat Vacant.
THE GENERAL Is RESIGNED
Decision in no Way Effects His Seat in
Next Congress, and Only Applies
to the Few Remaining Days
of the Present Session.
THE GENERAL Is RESIGNED

Washington, February 4.-(Special.)- 1.-The
house of representatives will act on the
report of the committee on judiciary, de-
claring the seat of General Wheeler vacant
the first part of the week.
General Wheeler is not worried at the
decision. He fully expected it. He said to-
night when 1 saw him about the matter
that he would make no contest from the
floor of the house, but did not know what
his friends would do when the matter came
up for final action.
81 do not like to say anything" said the
general, "as it would seem like criticism
of the committee. So 1 have decided to re-
main silent feeling that the people will un-
derstand my position and appreciate it,"
There is going to be a big fight in the
house over the report, and there is a strong
possibility that the body will refuse to add
its endorsement to it and refuse to declare
the generals seat vacant. The republicans
are inclined to vote against the action of
the committee.
General Wheeler said tonight that the de-
cision in no way affected his seat in the
next congress, but only applied to the few
remaining days of this session.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
COLONIALISM
STILL THE THEME
Another Day Of Expansion 0FatOry in
The Senate.
CONSTITUTIONAL ARGUMENT
Against the Acquirement Of Territory
Made by Nh. Chiffon.
WALCOTT'S ELOQUENT APPEAL
In an Impassioned Manner He Plead
for the Ratification of the Pending
Treaty of Peace e-Griggs'
Speech in the House.

Washington, February 4.-This was an
other day of expansion oratory in the SEN
ate. In the open session the speakers were
Mr.. Chiffon, of Texas, and Mr.. Wolcott. of
Colorado.
Mr.. Chiffon made constitutional argu-
ment in support of the Vest resolution, his
principal objection to the annexation of
the islands being that it would admit to
this country both the Filipinos and their
products to come in competition with our
own workingmen and their products. His
proposed solution of the pending problem
was the establishment of republic in the
Philippines over which the United States
would exercise such care as it gives the
republic of Liberia.
Mr.. Wolcott made an eloquent-almost
impassioned appeal to the senate for the
ratification Of the peace treaty. His trib-
ute to the administration for the successful
conduct of the war and to the peace COM
missioners for their successful efforts in
behalf OF their country was the feature of
his speech.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
OBTAINED new
LEASE ON LIFE
Dispensag Bill VIII Reach the
Calendar.
IS A STRONG PROBABILITY
That Revision of Laws Committee
Will Reverse Itself.
MAJORITY -.svORS THE MEASURE
8
So
With s ? IN, Calhoun, Macon, Ma
rerss Sd Tuscaloosa Excluded.
IsS
SS
TIL &C. IBYIsTS HAVE DEPARTED
g
But 1hey Will Flock Back to Scene of
Battle When the Speakers Gavel
Again Calls the Lower
House to Order.
E JBYISTs HAVE DEPARTED

Montgomery, Ala, February 4-(Speeial)
lease on life today. 1t seems that the meas
ure is sure to reach the calendar.
There is a strong probability that the
committee on revision of laws will reverse
itself on the matter. A majority of the
committee, it is claimed, favors the dis
pensary, but with the provision that any
county desiring to be eliminated shall be
granted the privilege.
A poll of the committee has been taken
on this question, and it is claimed that the
minority report to have the bill placed on
the calendar is actually to be signed by
majority of the members of the committee.
Certain it is that this minority report will
be signed by seven of the members.
Explanations in Order
Two members of the committee, who
voted to render an adverse report on the
bill as it came from the senate, explained
to me today that they favored the bill after
the counties of Calhoun, Marengo, Jeffer-
son, Macon and Tuscaloosa had been
stricken from the provisions of the bill.
These two members are Messrs. Doster. of
Autauga, and Smith, of Escambia. The
friends of the bill say that a third MEM
ber who voted against the bill on the
above grounds, has signed the minority, or
the report to place the bill on the calendar
of the house. 1 have been unable to learn
the name of this member. 1t Is rumored
that this member is Mr.. Dameron, of
Walker. Granted this to be the case the
vote of the committee to place the bill ON
the calendar will be as follows:
Ayes-Hubbard, Address, Davidson, Pat
terson, Green, Doster, Smith, and Dameron
s.
Nays-McQueen, Screws, Carson, Bay.es,
Graves, Lacey and Vaughn-7.
VIII be Keport ed Today
The bill will be reported Monday. 1t will
cause one OF the liveliest skirmishes yet
occurring in the house. Wilson Brown,
who is championing the bill as a general
measure, said tonight that 1t would reach
the calendar, and that after 1t is placed on
the calendar the motions to make it apply
to every county in the state would surely
carry. He claims fifty-one votes as sure
for this motion The opposition are not
doing much talking, but they are smiling
serenely.
The lobbyists of both sides have all de-
parted tonight, and the Capitol City has set
tied down to its usual quiet and seeming
lifeless state. A majority of the members
have gone home to spend Sunday, but there
will probably be a full attendance Monday.
The lobbyists will also return. The dispen-
sary question is not yet buried
KERSH.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
PROMOTION BOARD
Recommends the Advancement of Only
Twenty-Eight Naval Officers.

washington, February 4.-The naval pro-
motion board has recommended only twen-
ty-eight naval officers for promotion for
eminent or conspicuous conduct in battle
or extraordinary heroism during the late
war. The board has been steadily at work
on the records of the officers since Sep
tember Is last.
They also considered the reward of ma
rine officers and bestowed eight breyets.
being aided in that part of the work by the
colonel commandant. The findings of the
board do not take into account the cases
of officers whose services have been here
tofore recognized by the navy department.
Thus the list includes none of the COM
manding officers and executives of Dewey,s 8
and SIMPSONS fleets who were in the two
great battles.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05

States. So far as have been able to judge
from my brief visit, the French are quite
as friendly toward the United States as the
English"
Great Britain's business boom keeps pace
with that of the United States. Not in ten
years has there been such general prosper
ity in business and stocks Apart from the
South African boom, which maintains its
strength Unexpectedly, gold shares are
higher than at the height of the boom OIL
1895. Most of the stock values have attained
a higher level than in years and an unusu-
ally large proportion are buying for invest
ments instead of speculation.
AS most of the manufacturers here nave
all the business they want the increase IN
the United States exports attracts less at
tention than 1t would in ordinary times.
The papers are daily reiterating tnelr
warnings of the past two months tnat
American stocks are destined to speedy
fall.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
NEGRO HANGED.
Richard Green Pays the Penalty for
Murder at Natchez

Natchez Miss, February 4.-Richard
Green, colored, was hanged in the jail yard
here today for wife murder, which was
committed on tho convict farm in Adams
county early last year.
He was a convict and good hand, so
the lessee employed his wife to cook for
the prisoners in order to reconcile him.
Green became desperately jealous of her
laid in wait for her with an axe and nearly
chopped her head from her body. There
were immense crowds of negroes about the
jail, while the trees and housetops in the
vicinity were thronged with people eager
to get glimpse of the execution.
Green's neck was broken by the drop and
In five minutes he was pronounced dead.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
WALCOTT THE WINNER.
Defeats Jimmy Ryan in the Fourteenth
Round at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, February Am immense
crowd witnessed. the 15-round go at the Stag
Athletic club arena here tonight between
Australian Jimmy Ryan and Joe Wolcott,
"the black demon," at catch weights for a
pure of 81 800.
The contest was tame, as Ryan laid back
for a Knockout with his right. In the
fourteenth round Wolcott landed hard left
swing on Ryan's chin, flooring him. Ryan
took nine seconds OF the count, and upon
arising rushed to clinch Wolcott pushed
Ryan from him and swinging hard right
landed on the jaw and again sent Ryan to
the floor.
The latter got to sitting position, but the
referee seeing he was helpless stopped the
contest and awarded the decision to VOL
colt. ri
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
PHILLIPS CONVICTED.
The Murderers of Farmer Rustin Being
Tried Singly.

Colquitt, Ca, February 4.-Burrell Phil
lips was today convicted of completely in
the murder of Farmer John Rustin and son
and sentenced to Imprisonment for life.
John Phillips, Familiarity known as
"Coot' was then placed trial on the
same charge The five men who
were indicted by the grand jury for COM
plicity in the Miller county tragedy are
being tried sngly. Farmer Rustin's state
ment that he recognized the five men who
broke into his house at midnight and ia
tally wounded himself and son and shot
his daughter is the strong point in the
states case.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
KEEL OF THE MAINE
Will be Laid on Anniversary of the
Destruction of Her Namesake.

Philadelphia, February 4.-The keel Of
the new battleship Maine, the contract for
the construction of which was a few
months ago awarded to the Cramp Ship
building company, probably will be laid on
February 15 This date will be the ami
versary of the explosion in Havana harbor
of the ship of that name, which explos-
ion aroused an intense feeling throughout
the country against the Spanish.
The Cramps also announce that efforts
will be pushed to have the new battleship
ready to be launched on February Is, 1900,
the second anniversary of the Maine dis
aSter.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
The Quickest Trip on Record

New York, February 4.-Mail and passen-
gers that left Havana al o'clock on Thurs
day morning arrived in New York this even
ing, the quickest passage between the Gu
ban capital and the metropolis yet on rec
ord This was achieved by the Plant sys-
tenn, which, recognizing the necessity for
quick and good connections between Cuba
and the United States, has greatly improved
and accelerated it's service.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
Beef Embaimers Protest

Washington. February 4-The vice-presl-
dent today brought to the attention of the
senate protest on the part of the execu-
tive committee of tn National Live Stock
Exchange of Chicago against "the agitation
caused by unjust statements reported to be
made by officials high In authority, notably
those made by Major General Miles, which
have created a feeling of distrust against
the greatest industry of the United States. "
They request that the foreign governments
be invited to a thorough investigation of the
methods employed at the principal cattle
market centers of the country.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
GAMBLING INCIDENT.
Wealthy Young German Officers In.
veigled Into Gaming.

Berlin, February 4.-fIans Won Kroecher
retired officer of the Guards, and a
nephew of the president of the Prussian
diet, has been arrested on the charge that
being director of the Club Der Harmlosen
he inveigled number of wealthy young
officers into gambling.
Prince Henry XVIII, of Russia, COM
manding the Fourteenth division of the
Seventh army corps at Dusseldorf has been
retired suddenly and ordered to leave the
country within three months, and 1t is be-
lieved that this action is due to the recent
mysterious gambling incident.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
THE HOUSE

Washington, February 4.-The house to-
day passed the military academy appro-
pria tion bill carrying about 100000. 1t
served as text for speech by Mr.. Griggs
OF Georgia on the presidents suggestion
that the government care for the graves
of the confederate dead.
The discussion diverged from the mill
tary academy when Mr.. Griggs took up the
presidents recent utterances as to govern
ment care for confederate graves. He re-
ferred to the devotion of southern men to
the country from the days of Appomattox
to those of Santiago. Let there be an end
therefore, he urged, to the constant re-
iteration of reconciliation between the sec
tions, That reconciliation had long ago
been accomplished and with the new gem
Grafton Of the south, the younger men,
there was no need of reconciliation as
there had been no separation.
Final Ratification
I'VE accept the words of the president in
good faith,' said Mr.. Griggs, "but we in
sist that this shall be the last reconciliation
of the sections. Let this be the final rat
ification of the treaty of peace between the
north and south"
Mr.. Griggs' speech was warmly app.auded
and he received many congratulations.
The military academy bill was then
passed substantially. as reported.
The exercises in connection with the ac-
ceptance from the state of Missouri of the
statues of Thomas H. Benton and Francis
p. Blair then began.
Mr. Carmack of Tennessee, paid the trib-
ute of his state to those two notable public
figures
Champ Clark, of Missouri, said:
Champ Clark's Tribute
"The dominant passion of these two Mis-
souri, Titans was an absorbing love of the
union. To its preservation they devoted
their great energies of mind and heart and
body. To that end they were not only
theoretically willing to spend and be spent,
but were actually and literally spent. In
that warfare they sacrificed all those
things which most men hold dear. In that
cause Benton went to his political death
and Frank Blair rendered himself a rhysi-
cal wreck. In their vocabulary there was
no such word as concessions or compro-
mise. In very truth they took their lives
in their hands and fought the battle to the
bitter end"
A reference of Mr.. Clark to the far-re-
sounding feat of General Wheeler at San
tiago of being carried into battle upon a
stretcher' was heartily applaud.
Mr.. Lloyd of Missouri, sketchcd the ca
reers of Benton and Blair and gave many
interesting phases of their public life. A
resolution accepting the statues was then
agreed to and at 4;45 p m. the house ad-
journed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
Amendments by Senators

Washington, February A number of
senators today gave notice of amendments
they will offer to the river and harbor bill,
the most important of which are the fol-
lowing:
Mr.. Carter. appropriating $5,O0O,000 for the
construction of storage reservoirs and ir-
rigation canals in the arid land states.
Mr.. Caffery, of Louisiana, appropriating
81 100000 for the improvement of the south
west Pass of the Mississippi river so as to
make a ship channel thirty-five feet in
depth,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
POLICEMAN SUICIDES,
Capt. James H. Pierce Shoots Himself
Through the Head.

Pensacola, February 4.-The dead body Of
James II. Pierce, a captain of police from
Terre Haute, Ind. was found in his room
at the Park hotel here today, he having
shot himself through the head with a pis-
tol. The deceased came here on the advice
of his physician to seek relief 70 ra painful
stomach trouble, but grew respondent.
Eighty dollars in bills were found and
small change in his pockets.
The chief of police at Terre Haute has
been notified.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
The Deadlock Continues

Colon, Colombia, February 4.-via Calves
ton-Several of the strikers have returned
to work as a result of the railroads noti-
fication of an increase of 25 cents in silver
In the rate of wages The strikers at
Panama still refuse to go to work and the
deadlock there continues. The strike has
now spread to the banana laborers at
BocaS del TorO.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
Pullman Company Not in 1t

Chicago, February 4-Thomas H. Wickes
vice-president of the Pullman Car COM
pany. when asked today regarding the pro-
posed amalgamation of all the car-buiIding
companies In the country, said that the
Pullman company has made no negotiations
with any other company looking towards
such q combination. Mr.. Wickes declared
that If such a combination was formed his
company you'd not enter 1t, but would
continue to run their business as at pres
ent.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
WIN Offer Amendment

Washington, February 4.-Senator Caf-
fiery, of Louisiana, gave notice today that
he will offer an amendment to the river
and harbor bill appropriating $1,OOO,OO0 for
the improvement of the southwest pass of
the Mississippi river as to make ship
channel IS feet in depth.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05

cemeteries who are going to exhume the
bodies of our soldiers which are buried at
Santiago which are to be brought back by
the Ronmanian. The party is mostly COM
posed cf relatives and friends of the dead
soldiers and its members represent many
states in the union. The cargo of the Rou-
manan consists almost entirely of collins
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
Col. james A. sexton Dead

Washington, February 5.-Colonel James
A. Sexton, commander-in-chief of the
Grand Army of the Republic, died at s:l5
a at Garfield hospital nthis city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05

New York. February 4.-The UnitSl
States transport Roumanian sailed today
for San Juan, Ponce and Santiago. On
board of her are large party in charge
of Mr.. Rhodes, superintendent Of national
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05
Application Denied

Atlanta, February 4.-The application for
a receiver for the Atlantic Loan and Build
ing association made several days ago by
Malcolm Johnson was today denied by
Judge Lumpkin.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05

Trenton, N. j.. February 4.-The charter
of the Merchants Wire and Nail company,
with a capital of s5OO,OOO common and $780,
600 preferred stock, was filed here today.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05

The Evening Telegram Suspends
Montgomery. February 4.--(Special.)-
Evening Telegram, the Advertisers war
baby, suspended publication today.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-05

110 Dozens Shirts, $1.5O quality. for 75c,
white and colored. L. ROGAN 6 co.
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Narrow Dainty Laces

We have an exquisite line of fine
narrow laces and embroideries from
the very finest and narrowest up.
Also beautiful iusertipgs to match.
The loveiest line of fine Valenci.
ennes and Torchons it has been our
pleasure to show. Do not fail to see
them.
es; see our new Cyrano Chains;
ow Laces; see our new ALI
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Down Quilts.

We have lovely line of down
quilts both tor full size and chill
dren's beds. Very cheap. Ask to
see them.
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Lace and Embroid.
cry AllOvers.

We have pretty line of this
dainty needlework which fashion has
deoretd shall be very popular for
dress trimming this tall. Ask to see
them.
Ladies black velvet steel and jet
trimmed col lars, the newest things
tor the neck.
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Skirts

We are showing a superb line in
fancy worsted, plaids, hrucle effects.
Also black brilhantine broc9de,
broadclotb, etc beautifully braided
ana trimmed.
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style, quality and price. Can save
you biz money here. We are selling
as long as they last a good twilled
serge with steel rods aud fine natural
handles, rs and % inches for Soc,
we'll worth S1.0O. Come in, ladies
and gents.
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'fers, Waists, Skirts, Clothing,

ions, etc. shown in Dawson We bought direct
in large quantities to get the best prices Our goods
our trade and you true to yur pocket-book you
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-27

turer's spring season which we can
sell at about half price. 1t is larger
and better lot than we had last sea-
son.