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The age-herald., 1899-09-06
TRIAL TRIP OF
 e THE KEARSAGE
  NameSake of WinsIow's Frigate Acquitted Herself Well.
RECORD OF OVER Y KNOTS
Those Interested in Construction of the Vessel Consider the Speed Phe- nomenal, as Her Bottom is
 in Bad Condition

Newport News, September 5.-The official reading of the log gave the first-class bat tleship kearsarge, which went on her trial trip today, a record of TIA knots, which speed was maintained for nearly half an hour.
 Those interested in the construction of the splendid vessel consider her accom- plishment phenomenal one, in view of the fact that the course, on which forced draught was tried, was in shallow water and that the vessels bottom is in a pretty filthy condition, having been in the water continuously for nearly thirteen months
 The steam and hand gear were subjected to the most severe tests, the mass of steel and iron responding to her wheel almost as readily as steam launch. On one test she made a semi-circle turn in two and quarter minutes. Captain Folger who is to command the Kearsarge, and the other naval officers on board, expressed them selves as highly pleased with the result of the trip.
 The Kearsarge sailed at o'clock this morning in charge of Captain Faircloth She was handled by picked crew of 200 men from the yard. She left the duck under her own steam and a once proceed ed to the outer harbor Here the big ship was put through the various paces to test the qualities of her steam steering gear Passing out of the capes with the water curling high up on her prov. forced draft was put on and the remarkable speed noted above was attained.
 Twenty-two miles out from Cape Henry the ship swung around and started on the return trip. Inside the capes on the return trip the handsteerng gear was tested and found satisfactory. The new bearer of the noble name of Admiral Winslow's old fri- gate then steamed back at lively clip Both going out and coming back the kearsarge received a noisy greeting. Many of the foreign ships, she passed dipped their colors and saluted the new warship with their whistles.
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
CUBAN PORT COLLECTIONS
Percentage Exceedingly Creditable to
 the Customs Service

New York, September 5.-A special from Washington says: The war department has made public the remarkable statement based on actual figures in possession of the secretary of war, that the cost of collection throughout the entire revenue service in Cuba for the first six months of 1899 is less by 1.32 per cent. than the cost of collection at the ports of the United States. The percentage of cost of collec- ton at all ports of the United States is 462
 According to the figures shown, the per- centage of cost of collection for all the custom houses in the island of Cuba for the period named is 3.30. while the cost of collection for the single port of Havana is only 2.5 per cent. It is asserted that the percentage at the port of Havana is lower than the percentage of cost of collection at any single port of entry in the United
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
HOT IN CHICAGO.
Warmest Day Since Establishment of
 the Weather Bureau.

Chicago, September 5.-Today was the hottest day in Chicago since the establish ment of the weather bureau here in 1872 At D. m. the government thermometer on the top of the auditorium tower registered 9S degrees, and on the street level over leO was reported in several places. A hot wind added to the general discomfort. Six pros trations were reported, none of them fatal
 Peoria experiences the highest tempera- ture ever recorded. In the east bluff resi- dent district 1t was 102 in the shade and tn the cooler places of the city it stood at @ all the afternoon.
 At Springfield the seasons record was broken. the thermometer showing 101 in the shade.
 Indianapolis, Ind, Lincoln, Neb., and Louisville. Ky, report this as record breaker of hot and humid weather. At all of these places the thermometer how cred around 102 degrees.
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN.
National Committee Rooms Have Been
 Opened in Chicago.
September 5.-The Chronicle

Chicago, September 1.-The Chronicle says:
 J. G. Johnson, of Kansas, is to be active manager of the work of the democratic national committee in aV of its branches until after the adjournment of the next national convention.
 MT. Johnson is slated to assume charge of permanent headquarters that will be opened in Chicago mmedia tely after the conference to be held a week from next Monday.
 As chairman of the executive committee he will direct the plans of organization now under consideration in a majority of the states. As member of the press com- mittee, he will be vested with plenary powers that will enable him to carry out the ideas of the party leaders in the con duct of the press bureau.
 His membership on the ways and means committee was conferred to place the re- sponsibility of the management of that inn portant auxiliary of the national commit tee directly on the shoulders of national committeeman. The task that has been cut for MT. Johnson appears at first to be a big one, but the details of the work will
  that the real burden will not be very heavy after the new machinery is in running or der.
 After the Chicago headquarters are es- tablished it is MT. Johnsons intention, practically, to take up his residence in Chicago.
 Aside from the various schemes of re- . organization that are to be carried to conclusion, the new executive committee will adopt a plan for performing vast amount of preliminary campaign work that would have to be done next year within space of a few months. States like Ne braska, Ohio, Iowa and Kentucky, in which general elections are to be held in November, will be furnished with literature bearing upon the issues of imperialism, trusts and municipal ownership, which have been incorporated in the platform adopted by the several state conventions.
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
THE HORSE GUARDS
The Shooting Tournament Begins on
 the New Jersey Coast

Sea Grt, N. J., September 5.-The Gov ernor's Horse Guards team, which is here contesting in the Sea Girt shooting tourna- ment bids fair to return home with some of the many prizes offered. The members of the team are shooting like veterans in the practice work, and now that they have become familiar with the ranges and have learned the wind they are putting the hul- lets in the bulls-eyes without difficulty.
 Up to this time the team is being led oy Private l.. J. Daniel, closely followed by Brown and Clark, all of whom are shoot ing with remarkable accuracy, and who are certain to be well in the front when the final record is made up. Private Daniel has a good chance to get on the state team, and take part in the big matches. The state team consists of twelve men each, and there are thirtythree Georgians com- peting for the places, twenty-three of them from Savannah, and the Governors Horse Guard team of ten men.
 In a practice shoot last week twelve of the leading men broke the words record for shooting at 200 and 300 yards. Lieuten- ant Wilson made 97 out of 100 possible, and Private Daniel made 4S out of 50 at 200 yards.
 Captain W. w. Williamson and Lieuten- ant J. F. Brooks, of Savannah who are captain and vice-captain respectively, of the Georgia team, have their men well in hand, and they say they are getting .he best practice work out of the men in the history of the team. They have perfect confidence that they will sustain Georgia's record, which is already famous. by req son of Georgia having taken 27 first prizes at the last meeting on these grounds.
 The Atlanta team shows great improve ment over it's shooting at home, and 1t IS believed that the team will win the first prize in the carbine match and close sec ond in the rifle match. This is for teams of five and six men each.
 All members of the team are well and :.re enjoying themselves. The weather Is ideal fgS shooting.
 Several members of the Horse Guard team will go to New York on business and for pleasure after. the contest here this week.
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
THE CHARGES DROPPED
Frank and Hal Papworth Discharged
 by Magistrate.

Huntsville, September 5.-(Special)- Frank and Hal Papworth, former proprie- tors of the Dew Drop saloon and saloon on Jefferson street, were arrested last night on charges of grand larceny and ob- taining goods under false pretenses. The prisoners made bond for the night and the charges were withdrawn today, the com plainants being satisfied that no fraud was intended.
 The warrants for grand larceny were sworn out by J. R. Yeatman, and the war rants for false pretenses were sworn out by s. O. Heyman. The complainants al legged that the Papworth brothers tried to leave town after having sold the stocks of their two saloons, leaving a number of un- paid bills. Just previous to their depart ure they bought two suits of clothes from Heyman and gave check on a bank in which they had no money. They left the city with Yeatmans horse and buggy. The two men returned last night and when ar rested said they had not left the city and had no intention of leaving their bills un- paid. The Papworths appeared before magistrate today for trial and after set ting Heyman's account the charge of ob- taining goods under false pretenses was quashed.
 pr. J. D. Humphrey, county superintend- ent of education, received a commission last night from the state superintendent re-appointing him for another term of two years. Dr. Humphrey had not made ap- plication for re-appointment and the com mission was considered as a great commit ment to his administration of the schools of Madison county. Ninety-six public
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
CROP CONDITIONS
The Washington Weather Bureau Is-
 sues Its Weekly Summary

Washington, September 5.-Following is the weather bureaus weekly summary of crop conditions:
 A very large part of the country is now suffering from drought of greater or. lesser severity, and high aveage temperature has generally prevailed during the week ending September 4, with TO rain in nearly all districts suffering from lack of rain at the close of the previous week, the com plaints of drought are more pronounced and extensive.
 Very favorable weather conditions pre- vail in the Atlantic coast although drought continues in portions of New England and North Carolina. As whole the week has been very favorable for early corn, which has made rapid progress to- ward maturity but has been less favor able to the late crop
 While cotton picking has been retarded by rains in portions of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and on the Texas coast, in other portions of the cotton belt rapid progress has been made. All reports indi- cate that the crop Is opening rapidly, much prematurely. Reports of rust and shedding as a rule are less numerous and are con- fined principally to the central portion of the cotton belt. Portions of South Caro- lima, Georgia and Florida have sustained injury by rains, sprouting and rotting in bolls being reported from some sections. In Georgia, however, the general condition of the crop has improved, there being fewer reports of rust, witk some new growth as a result of late rains
 The general condition of outstanding to- bacco, which is maturing rapidly, is very
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
Proposals for Street Work

Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the undersigned. 202211 First ave- nue, Birmingham, Ala, until 12 o'clock, noon, Tuesday, September l2, 1899, for the following work:
 First-Grading certain portions of First avenue in the town of Woodawn, Ala, about 5000 cubic yards of earth work. Second-Furnishing and laying about 25O0 cubic yards of chert on said avenue Certified check for $50. payable to mayor and aldermen of Woodlawn. Ala, must &C., company each bid.
 Bonds will be required as indicated in the specifications. Maps, profiles and specifi- cations may be seen at the office of the undersigned.
 The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
 w. J. PARKES, Engineer for the town of Woodlawn, Ala. S-3-sln- -wed-sun-tueS
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
BENTHEIM A FAKE
Londoner Believes the Name is One In vented for the Case

Denver, Col, September 5-'I never knew Charles E. Bentheim," said Wolfe Lon doner today, referring to the man now at Atlanta, Ga., who has revealed the al- legged methods by which state secrets were transmitted from France to Germany, and who said that he was born in Denver thirty-six years ago.
 "I think it is fake name," said MT. Londoner, flor there were not many peo- pie here in 1863, and I would have known his father if he had really been born here"
 John Martin, the commission man, who lived in Denver since the first house was built, could not remember the name.
The age-herald., 1899-09-06

school teachers of this county are under going an examination today for state licenses. Nineteen of the teachers are ap- plicants for first grade licenses.
 Blora, Tenn, was visited by burglars Sunday night and every store in the town was robbed. Two safes were blown open and the burglars secured nothing but a pewter five cents piece
 Rev. J. W. Caldwell, of West Point, Miss, has accepted call to the First Cumher- land Presbyterian church of this city, which is now in course of construction. Mir. Caldwell will come to Huntsville No- vember l.
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
THE FORT SMITT
 STRIKE TROUBLE Judge John H. Rogers Renders an Important Decision.
THE IMPORTATION OF LABOR
No State Has Right to Prevent Men Seeking Employment from Enter s ing Its Borders-The Four
 teenth Amendment

Little Rock, Ark, September 5.-Judge John H. Rogers, of the federal court, has delivered an opinion in the strike contro- versy at Fort Smith, involving the ques- tion of state and federal prerogatives. He decided that the United States district court has Jurisdiction over the action of the state court in issuing an injunction re- straining coal companies from importing miners and restraining railroad companies from transporting such miners from an- other state into Arkansas, and therefore dissolved the injunction issued by Judge Rowe, of the state court.
 The opinion is made up largely of quota tions from eminent authorities on the sub .ject of interstate commerce and the ex- tent of the police powers of a state. He said that while the citizens of a state were empowered to carry arms for their com mon good, no state has a right to prohibit the citizens of another state from doing the same thing The petition for injunction alleged that the coal companies were in the act of importing armed men of low and 1awless character, but 1t failed to show in what way they were armed, or in what way they were low and lawless.
 A state has a right to prohibit the impor- tation of eonviets, lepers, idiots and per sons afflicted with contagious diseases, but 1t has no right to prevent the incoming of men from other states not within the classes enumerated. The fourteenth amendment of the constitution of the United States guaranteed equal protection to all, and under that amendment persons had perfect right to go from one state into another in the pursuit of employment and 1t was not within the power of state to stop them so long as they did not belong to the interdieted classes
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
BEST YET!

Is the superior service that will be in- augurated by the Central of Georgia Rail- way company. commencing August Ii, be- tween Birmingham and Savannah. Elegant through sleepers fin both directions Close connection is made at Savannah with all the steamships plying between Savannah. New York, Boston and Baltimore
 Following is the schedule both ways: Leave Birmingham 2:40 D. m.. arrive Ope- lika 7:30 p. m, Columbus $40 p. m. Macon 11:5O D. m., arrive Savannah 6:05 a. m. Re- turning, leave Savannah p. m., arrive Birmingham 1:05 p. m.
 For further information. apply to Solon Jacobs, Commercial Agent; Jack ". John- son, union ticket agent.
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
OFFICIAL ROUTE
To G. A. R. Encampment. Philadelphia
 Penn, September 4th-9th.

To G. A. R. Encampment. Philadelphia,
 Penn, September 4th-9th.
 The Louisville and Nashville Railroad has been decided on as the official route to the G. A. R. annual encampment, to be held in Philadelphia, Penn, September 4th to 9th.
 For the above occasion we have arranged a special rate of $25. 10 for the round trip. Tickets on sale al Union Ticket Office September l. 2 and 8, limited good to re- turn September 12, with privilege of nn extension of limit good so as to return on or before September 30, 1899.
 The Louisville and Nashville operates through sleeping cars between Nashville and Philadelphia without change. For further information as to schedules, routes and sleeping car reservations, call on or address, R. F. BEASLEY,
 Passenger Agent, Birmingham, Ala.
 S-30-to-9-4
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
nr.. W. R. BATES, r..nsiisld, La.. writes.

"Before writing to you l suffered dreadfully from painful menstrua- tion, leucorrhoea and sore feeling in the lower part of the bowels. Now my friends want to know what makes me look so well. Ido not hesitate one min ute in telling them what has brought about this great change. cannot praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound enough. It is the greatest remedy of the age"
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
Church vs Saloon

M.lligan, Fla. September 1.-The last leg islature made it unlawful for liquor to be sold within one mile of a church except in incorporated towns. Milligan has sa- loon and church and not sufficient popu- lation for incorporation A fight is now on to see whether the saloon or the church must go. Attorneys have been employed by both sides, and the result will be watch ed with interest by the people all over the state.
The age-herald., 1899-09-06

favorable, and rapid progress has been made during the week in cutting and hous- ing.
 The condition of the soil has been more favorable for blowing and seeding in the middle Atlantic states. but in the states of the Central valleys and southwest this work has been largely suspended, owing to extreme dryness.
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
RELIEF FROM PAIN.
Women Everywhere Express theiJ
 Gratitude to Mrs. Pinkham.
Hrs. T. A. WALDEN, Gibson, aa., writes

Hrs. T. A. WALDEN. Gibson, 0a., writes:
 "DEAB MRS. PINKHAM:-Before talk ing your medicine, life was a burden to me. I never saw we'll day. At my monthly period l suffered untold misery, and a great deal of the time I was troubled with a severe pain in my side. Before finishing the first bottle of your Vegetable Compound could tell itwas doing me good. Icontinued its use, also used the Liver Pills and Sanative Wash, and have been greatly helped. would like to. have you use my letter for the benefit of others"
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
Hon. R. l.. Ross III

Tuscumbia, September 5-(Special.). Hon. R. L. Ross, county treasurer. is criti- cally ill at his home in this city, and the attending physicians say that he cannot possibly recover. Mir. Ross is, perhaps the oldest citizen in this county and has served as county treasurer four or five terms.
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
ONLY THROUGH SLEEPING CAR LINE
 BIRMINGHAM TO SAVANNAH.

The Central of Georgia railway is the only line operating through sleeping cars between Birmingham and Savannah. Dou- ble daily trains to Columbus and Macon. For time tables, sleeping car berths to Sa- vannah, and steamship reservations to New York, Boston and the east via Savannah and the Ocean Steamship company, apply to Solon Jacobs, Commercial Agent, 2Ol5 First avenue, or Jack w. Johnston, Union Ticket Agent, Birmingham. 9-6-u
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
Hrs. FLORENCE A. WOLFE. SIS Mulberry St., Lancaster, Ohio, writesi

"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-For two years I was troubled with what the local physicians told me was inhamma- ton of the womb. Every month suf- fered terribly. I had taken enough medicine from the doctors to cure any one, but obtained relief for 8 short time only. At tlast concluded to write to you in regard to my case, and can say that by following your advice I am now pefectly we'll"
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
TICKS FROM THE WIRE

Plattsburi, N. Y., September 5.--The Twenty-sixth infantry. left here today bound for San Francisco via Boston.
 Buffalo, N. Y., September 5.-Fire in the premises of the Mills Dry Dock company tonight did $1O0, 900 damages.
 Burlington, Ia, September 5.-The sea sons hot record was registered here today, 105 In the shade. There were no fatali- ties.
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
Buchanan on Leave

Washington, September 5.-Mr. Buchan- an, United States minister to the Argen- tine Republic, has arrived in Washington on leave of absence from his post
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
John Y. McKane Dead

New York, September 5.-John Y. Me Kane died at his home in Coney Island at 6:15 o'clock tonight, aged 5S years.
The age-herald., 1899-09-06
St. LOuia Sunera

St. Louis, September 5.-This was the hottest day experienced in St. Louis this year. The temperature reached the maxi mum at 3 D.. m. when it registered 102 in the shade. Despite the. intense heat there were few cases of prostration.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-23
Personal.

Col. Arthur II. Lee, who was military
attaehe of the British government with
our army during the siege of Santiago,
and is now military attache of the British
embassy at Washington. will spend con-
siderable part of the summer as the guest
of Col. Roosevelt and accompany him as
an honorary member of his staff during
the annual encamDment of the New York
state militia.
"A man named John Spas was arrested
in New York day or two ago. On being
brought into court he gave his name and
then spelled it, but neither the judge nor
any one of the court officers was able 10
pronounce it, "As uttered by the pris-
oher." said the clerk later cit seemed to
be the commingling of the hiss of a pune
tured bicycle tire and the wheeling of a
Florida alligator"
Among the most interesting pairs of
twins in the country are Wilbur F. and
John F. Sites of Wichita, Kan They
are "a years old and look so much alike
that only intimate friends can tell them
apart They married twin sisters, the
Misses Alice and Carrie Worth The two
families live together in the same house.
Thirteen years ago the brothers embarked
in business together in Wichita and the
same old sign, "Stites Brothers, Real Es-
tate, tells OF the twin business relations
between them, which stll exist.
George Creed, whose funeral was held
in Belmore, L. l., three years ago, turned
up among his old friends in Jersey City
a few days since. After trouble with
his wife three years ago he left her and
their three children and went to work for
a farmer in Belmore. In a week or so he
disappeared and a body was found in a
creek near the farm which his wife identi-
fed as that of her husband. Creed who
has been most of the time since his disap-
pearance in Morristown, N. j., did not
know he was thought to be dead.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-23
How They Enjoyed 1t.

The Chicago Chronicle tells a story of
returned sailor from Manila who was
drinking beer the other day in a road
house, two tables over from the agent of
the brewing company.
4 see you wear the cap ribbon of the
Mccullough on your handle bars" said the
agent. coming over. Were you at Ma
nila?7
Yes"
May 1?'
"Yes-and to December. for the mat
ter of that"
I'VE sent fifty barrels of this beer over
there to you fellows right after the big
fight Got there about Aug. l, 1 guess"
YES, l think l remember"
How did you like jt?''
Fine stuff, I'm told"
Taste good in that hot country"
Il don't know. You see"
DO you mean to say you didn't get any
good of that big SHIPMENT"
on, yes, 1 got good of it. You see IN
every barrel were two pictures-litho-
graphs of a pretty girl sitting on earth
and looking down. for she was ashamed
of her shirt waist. The officers sent one
OF those pictures forward and we enlisted
men were allowed 10 look at it,