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The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-30

Walscnburg. Col. Dee, 29.--W. j.
Milsnp. u prominent stockman. WIS
seized boy two men when about 10 enter
the Klein hotel, aud was robbed Of
$4,000. The money was mostly In his
coat and vest pockets, and these gar
ments were torn from him, No trace
Of tho criminals has been found. Mr.
Milsap was ON bis way TO MeNieo to buy
Uattlp
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-30
Resin AMERICA. SOIL.
Remains of $50 Victims of Maine
Disaster Buried in Arlington
Cemetery.
FULL MILITARY HOGoRs SHOWN DEAD.
President McIxtnaeS and HIS Cabinet,
Admiral DeweS, gen. Miles and
otaer Army ana Navy Ofacers Pres
ent-A Deauttf6i Wreath Placed
ON Each Gems.

Washington, Dec. 29,-The remains
of the $50 victims Of the Maine disaster
brought from Havana by the battleship
Texas were buried Thursday with full
military honors upon knoll in Airing
ton cemetery. The exercises were ex-
ceedingly simple. They were in charge
of Capt. Sigsbee, now of the Texas,
who was captain ot the Maine on that
fateful night when his ship was blown
up in Havana hafhor two years ago,
They were attended by President Me
Kinley and the members of his cabinet,
Admiral Dewey. Gen. Miles and his
staff, and many other officers of the
army and navy stationed in Washing
ton. Among them were Lieut. Com
mander Wainwright aud Lieut.. +. c.
Bowers, both of whom were on the
Maine when the explosion occurred.
All the army 6nd navy officers were in
full uniform ~ss49
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-30

Memphis. Tenn, Dec. Thursday
the convention Of the Southern Eduea.
tioHai association began its business
session, three meetings being held u.
muliane0usiy. Fully 1000 delegates
are In attendance
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-30

81. Paul. MINI, Dee. 20, Judge san.
born Ia the United States circuit court
filed an order discharglnR the receivers
81 the Northern Pacific Railroad COM
pany. Al the lands aud other prop
critics ~ the company that werr placed
in the hands Of the receivers have been
sold, and the suits against the company
for the most part have been adjudi-
.ataH
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-30
Condition Mos, CrI,ieat.

New York, Dec 20. The condi-
ton Of Roland Reed. the actor. vino
WIS operated upon for the removal Of
a generous growth several days ago,
WAS unchanged. He has paused
through 20 hours ~ the most critical
period II the ailmsnt and the condi-
ton Of the patient after the next "a
hours will determine the result, II =
aaid
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-30

Victoria, T. &, Dec 20 News has
been received by the STEAMER Aoraugi
Of bloody civil war which has been
ringing among the natives II Eiriwaui.
New Guinea. 81 the fighting. ibe head
chief was defeated ard II Villages Ia oil
were DESTROYED, with heavy slaughter.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-30

~. Paul. MINI, Dec 29-s seneca Ellis
Trucadell. veteran printer and news
paper man. "a native ~ New York.
known all over the west. author Of nu-
mcrous sketches and somewhat
unique philosopher, is dead at La
Crosse. after lingering lllnesA Of sew
afnI = eeLa.
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Minneapolis. Mimi. Dee, 20 \ Tim"E
special from Fcsecudcu, y. D., says;
Fire broke out about nine o'clock in
the evening Ia Halls livery bnru, and
half the business portion 81 the town
was consumed before the flames were
under control The loss is estimated
at $4,000, partially covered by intur-
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-30
rhnrIs. ". I,ILr mead.

81. Paul. MINI, Dec. 20. Charles n.
pike died laie az night al his residence
IN this city. Mr.. Pixies health has
rapidly declined for three years, and
about two months ago he had slight
stroke Of paralysis which confined him
TO his bed. and from which he did not
rnnnFHr
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Two Candidate. for Prs.ldeBt.

indianapolis, Ind. Dee. ~ The Of
eial call for the convention Of She I ritet
Mine Workers this eitJ. January Is.
shows that there will be- candidate
against President John Mitchell for
the precedence Miles DSuRherty, 81
Shauojeiu pa
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nsmsrlsI sss,le.. 10, Dah..

London. dec - - Impressive me.
mortal services IN honor 81 the late
duke ~ Westminster were held IN
Westminster Abbey. representatives
81 Emperor William and most Of the
English royal psraonages were pret.
Ffff
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aIrel al Nn.h,I1Ie.

Nashville. TeuH.. Dec. % The mid
winter convention ~ the fraternity of
Operative Niilers - America met here
with good attendance. Addresses u
welcome were responded 10 by Preai-
dent A. J. Wsiaell. 81 Illinois. and
,fHsra
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-30
weight Of Amsrlcsn Nail. raLsown.

Strange as il seems. the United States
government has not taken complete
accounting Of the actual total weights
Of the nail matter carried by II for
over ~ years.
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ia. nssa na,iasa.

Shanghai. Dee. 70. Tie doysn Of
the diplomatic corps 81 Pekin has tel.
egrapbeti 70 the senior consul here
that the decision REACHED IN the nat
ter 81 the extension ~ the foreign aet.
tlefueat haa been ratified.
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wreath. on the Comn..

Several troops OF cavalry from Fort
Myer, a battalion of marines from the
navy yard and a detachment of sailors
from the Texas were drawn up about
the flag-draped baskets, which were
ranged row on row along the brow of
the hill. each bearing beautiful wreath
of galaX leaves. Despite the snow and
nipping cold, over 1000 spectators
pressed against Che rope-lined inclos-
ure TO witness che ceremonies. The
Marine band plased dirge. safe in
the Arms OF 1esns," and then simple
Protestant and Roman Catholic funeral
services were conducted by Chaplain
Clark, of the naval academy, and Ia
Their Chadwick, The chaplain of the
Maine, under a eansas-canopied shelter
In the open space facing the square in
which the collins lay beside their open
graves. After the religious services a
detachment of marines in their spiked
helmets fired a Salute of three blank
volleys for the dehd and bugler sound
ed taps"
The cerel tonieS lasted barely 20 min
utes. Among thu sailors of the Texas
present w6g@5trStdiah shes. Who hsd
a miraculous escape on the night 81 ihr
explosion. being blown out Of Ia" stoke
hole. He was introduced 20 the prcsi-
dent by Capt. Sigsbee. After the ccre-
monies the collins were lowered into
their graves and the work Of irtcrriuc
them began.
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passssasr asaYastin.a.

Melbourne. Victoria. Dec. ga pas.
ssuRer who arrived here from Noumea.
New Caledonia. where the plague Is
raging. on board the steamer Austral-
ian, has been qnarantiaed. and eight
others have been placed under AurveiI.
Ianee
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Elected rye.la.nt.

st. Paul. Mimi. Dee. 29.--The Min.
neaoia Educational association at
Thurnday's session elected IA president
Waite A. Shoemaker. OF the 81. Cloud
normal.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-30

Washington, Dec. z9-The subserlp.
iions 10 the Laston home fund received
mp to noon BY Adit Gen. Corbin ard
excluding the subscriptions collected
in Other cities. aggregate Sc. ~.
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N.w noaa Ia.o,ps,a,ss.

Columbus, a.. Dec. 2o~Ths Toledo
4 Western railroad fled articles Of In.
corporation with the secretary Of state,
The capital stock ia 81 ,so0. 300.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-30

yez York. Dec. 20. Hans Brensr,
the noted German operate star. VS.
a passepzer on the steamer II. H.
Meier, whlch arrived from Bremen.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-30

r. her apo ozies - her huslsud poyn-
So lays the blame u her fsuit ~ either her
afseesishs or Der befYes.--4Asehlssn6 Globe.
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Quarterly review a. 4 o'clock p M.
Dec 1fst 4 cordial invitation Is cE-
tended 10 members and friends 81 Il
lanes A. If. r Sunday school 10
sod al the questions a. - usual on
such occasions the school WIll do some
81 lis bea singing, under the ehoflsie'.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-30

The nan who i sure L doesn't DO any
god to kisk should never Join football
s4m.-EIliotis Magazine
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Hes = vegetarian. y hes- "ohi the
str1ctest kind He won even eat oYsser
plant. - Philadelphia Record.
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Every man abuses the fool doctrines Of
others. and Is EaiihfuI to his own.-Alehi-
sgn Globe.
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Berlin. Dee. go. \ German official
agency issued statement In the even
ing a. the effect that the assertions Of
the Lokai Anlciger were arbitrary
aud erroneous RucAswOrk."
Official circles In Berlin describe the
statements made az quite inaccurate"
The age-herald., 1899-03-22
1.-THE PLAY@

The Peters Comedy company made positive hit at O'Brien's last night ana My Boys" kept packed house in con- tinuous uproar that was furious in appre- citation of more fun in the same length or time than ever put on any local stage. The audience simply howled for exactly l5O long minutes.
 My Boy" is funny, well-built farclcai comedy. with the very brightest lines ana a real good plot, and with the interpreta- tion last night the audience got a super fiuity of hilarious satisfaction. Then to supplement all of this, specialties that re- ceived rom one to seven encores were intr uced by Phil and Nettie Peters and almost the entire company. The real spe- cialty hit was that of Phil and Nettie Pe- ters in their trombone act. James DeVllh, a mere boy, danced himself into favor, and George Timmons did harp, song ana dance turn that got plenty of applause.
 This afternoon "American Born and to- night An Easy Place."
The age-herald., 1899-03-22
THE ELKS
Will Be the Guests of Phil Peters Off,
 cers Elected.

A large and enthusiastic meeting of Bir- mingham. Lodge No. 79, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, was held last night in the rooms of the lodge, corner of Twentieth street and Fourth avenue, and besides the nomination of officers for the ensuing term, an invitation was unan- imously accepted from Jolly Phil Peters to attend the performance at the opera house tonight as his guests.
 The lodge will meet at the opera house at 8 o'clock sharp, and will be provided with reserved seats. The only proviso in ac- cepting the invitation was that Phil would not be "pusinel in his remarks" concern ing the members.
 One candidate was initiated into the mys- teries of Elkdom and several applications were acted upon favorably After the transaction of routine business the follow ing nominations were made for officers to be voted on at the meeting next Tuesday night:
 t,xaited Ruler-John G. Housman.
 Esteemed Leading Knight-Dr. Edward Drennen.
 Esteemed Loyal Knight-Frank Arrico.
 Esteemed Lecturing knight-J. T. D. May and Fred Bowron.
 Secretary-W. P. McCrossln (twelfth term).
 Treasurer-Zeke Solomon.
 Tyler-J. G. Greener
The age-herald., 1899-03-22
DRENNEN'S FRIENDS
Challenge Smith to Show Down" on
 Division of Parker's Vote.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 l see that Manager Pearce claims that MT. Smith will get 90 per cent. of the voters who were for MT. Parker before his with drawal from the race. l was member of MT. Parker's central committee and an ac- tive supporter of him, and am well ac- quainted with those who were supporting him.
 Between the hours of o'clock yesterday morning and s o'clock this morning 1 saw and talked with fifty men who were sup porters of MT. Parker, taking them as came to them, and of those fifty, forty seven are straight out for Mel Drennen and only three for MT. Smith, and those three are yet open to conviction. To con- vince any who may be in doubt l now and through you make Manager Pearce this propositions:
 I will call names with him, naming a man who was formerly for MT. Parker and now for MT. Drennen for every one Manager Pearce will name who was formerly for MT. Parker and now for MT. Smith.
 I promise you that after we get through calling names I will have a large number of Drennen men whose names it will not have been necessary to call.
 If Manager Pearce is really in earnest~in his declaration, let him keep his temper and accept my proposition.
 w. K. ROSSER. March 21 1899.
The age-herald., 1899-03-22
WILLIAM ]. BRYAN
 COMING TOMORROW All Arrangements Made for the Great
 Leaders Reception. SPEAKS PROMPTLY AT 7:30 E. ]. hCCFOSSin to Have Charge of Trip
 Around the Mineral. WILL BE INTRODUCED BY MR. LOWE Grambs' Band to Furnish Music for the. Occasion-Reduced Rates Given
 by All the Railroads-Great
 Day in Birmingham.
 
WILL BE INTRODUCED BY mR. LOWE

The democrats of Birmingham have been busy at work during the past week ar- ranging for the reception of Wm J. Bry- an, who will spend tomorrow in this city. Every detail of tommorrow's program will be carried out without flaw, and dur ing his stay in this city Mr. Bryan's ception will be one continuous ovation. Not. only Is it Birmingham affair." but demo- crats from all over the state will take ad- vantage of the reduced rates offered by the railroads to hear democracy's leader dis cuss the vital issues of the day.
 There will be meeting of the reception and the arrangement committees in John w. Tomlinson's office at o'clock this aft ernoon, at which time badges for the ception committee will be distributed and other details decided upon. John c. Pugh, president of the Bimetallic club, will have cha rge of receiving all of the visiting dem ocrats who come to Birmingham tomorrow, and of providing seats for them on the rostrum of the Auditorium tomorrow night. A large number of seats in the Auditorium will be reserved for ladies and their es- corts until 7:30 o'clock. when the speaking begins The finest brass band in the CitS uIlueI lHe QlreCIlOn or PrOIeSSOr Grambs, will furnish the music for the oc- cation, beginning at 6;45 o'clock.
 MT. Bryan will be introduced to the au- dience by Robert J. Lowe, chairman of the state democratic executive committee, aft CT which MT. Bryan will begin his lecture at once. This will be promptly at 7:30 o'clock, in order that the exercises may be finished in time for MT. Bryan to catch the train to Memphis.
 The following letter was received yes- terday by MT. Tomilnson, from J. H. Sulli- van, superintendent of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railroads:
 Tn answer to your letter of March r, we will take pleasure in holding our train, No. 4, as requested by you, until 10:50 D. m. in order to admit of MT. Bryan finishing his speech on the night of the 23rd inst.'
 Advices were received in this city yes- terday from c. A. Benscoter, saying that a rate of one and one-third rate for the round trip has been granted by the South ern and the Alabama Great Southern rail- roads into Birmingham from all points in the state.
The age-herald., 1899-03-22
What Drennen Did Vest. rday

"Yes, we're having a regular 'protracted meeting in our headquarters these days" said Mel Drennen at his headquarters last night. We have gotten to a point where we don't have to call any more meetings; simply have to call to order the men which continually crowd the headquarters. I found about twenty-five men here this morning about 8 o'clock. and from that time up to 10 o'clock tonight our rooms have been taxed to their full capacity"
 The, day was spent in the, Drennen head quarters yesterday making out the list of Drennen managers and clerks which is to be submitted to the committee which has in charge the selection of the officials who are to preside at the boxes. Each candi- date, it will be remembered, is to submit the names of five managers and one clerk for each box, and from all the names thus submitted, the committee will select three managers and two clerks for each box.
 Mr. Drennen said that a list of fifty-four of his friends was made out yesterday, whom he and his advisers thought would make good officials. Of this number fifty two of them consented to serve should they be selected by the committee. The other two were sick and unable to volun- teer.
 ,.It showed how willing to serve me my friends were," said MT. Drennen last night, land it Is compliment which l appreciate most highly"
 MT Drennen also paid hls assessment fee yesterday. and is now entitled to have his name printed on the ticket.
The age-herald., 1899-03-22
BARRIERS ORGANIZE.
Hold Meeting and Regulate Prices for
 Hair Cutting and Shaving.

The men of Birmingham who are af- fiicted with whiskers and growth. hair will soon feel the effects of a new trust or- ganized in their interest The white bar bers held a meeting Monday night for the purpose of regulating the prices to be charged for tonsorial work. Hair cuts will hereafter cost 9 cents, slaves 10 cents, shampoos 25 cents and baths p cents. Those who have been accustomed to having work done at the cut-rate places will either have to put up the extra cents and 10 cents or let their whiskers grow.
 Tho style of the organization is "The White Barbers Protective association, and all present pledged themselves to up- hold the prices named. The meeting was presided over by Rev. G. A. Sharits, and after a temporary organization had been effected the following permanent officers were elected:
 President-G. A. Sharts.
 Vice-Presldent-John F. Vollmers.
 Secretary-S. A. Arrico.
 Assistant Secretary-W. s. Lttlefeld.
 Treasurer-W. T. Newberry.
 Guide-Fred Perigoni.
 TrusteeS-James T. Connect, Eugene Voll mers, Charles BetSch.
 Proprietors and employees alike signed the pledge. All were determined on fur thering the interests of the trade and no distinction was made between bosses and the workers.
 Another meeting will be held on the 18th inst. at Mo- 1521 Twentieth street. The as- sociation will then decide whether or not to attach itself to the Trade council or national organization.
The age-herald., 1899-03-22
The Days Progra m

MT. Bryan speaks today to the legisla- ture of Tennessee in Nashville. He will leave that city tonight, arriving in Bir- mingham at S:22 tomorrow morning. lie will be met at the depot by the reception committee, headed by it's chairman, Robert J. Lowe. He will be driven in a hack to the Morris, where he will take his breakfast
 Through the courtesy of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, MT. Bryan will be taken for trip over the Birmingham Min eral railroad, the train leaving the city at 9:30 o'clock. E. J. McCrossin, chairman of the transportation committee, will have charge of this train, and all persons who desire to make this trip should hand in their names to him today This trip will not be so long as to become wearsome, and the party will return to the city prob ably short time after noon.
 At 2:30 o'clock MT. Bryan will hold a public reception in the parlors of the Mor- ris, and hundreds and hundreds of citizens will doubtless avail themselves of the op- portunity to grasp the great leaders hand.
 The speaking in the auditorium will be- gin promptly at 7:30 o'clock.
The age-herald., 1899-03-22
March 21. IS
R. l.. VarnelI's Ca, d

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 I have read the communication of MT. w. K Rosser sent herewith.
 Like MT. Rosser, was member of MT. Parker's central committee, and one of his most active supporters, having actively canvassed for him and regularly attended the meetings of his committee. I know who were his supporters. and since he come down 1 have been supporting MT. Drennen and canyassing among those who were the supporters of MT. Parker and find like percentage of them now for MT. Drennen. Manager Pearce indulges in the prophecy that MT. Smith will get" 90 per cent, but we know a large majority of them are now supporting Mel Drennen.
 I join Mir Rosser in his proposition to Manager Pearce, and stand ready to meet the conditions of the promise. Let us see whose claims have merit in them, and whose are mere brag and buster. ee
 R. l.. VARNELL. March 21st, 1S99 rt
The age-herald., 1899-03-22
HOWARD COLLEGE HONOR ROLL
Excellent Standing of Students for the
 Fourth Six Weeks of Session.

Below is gwen the honor roll of Howard college for the fourth SIX weeks oI the present scholastic session. Of this number I. B. Moore ranks highest, with an average of s9.7 A. G. Hash is second with 99.6.
 Abercrombie, Averyt, Bagley, Barclift, Barkley, Bates, Bryant, Carey, Daniel, Da- vie. Dill, Dobbins. Dorman, Faneher, Fowlkes, Gravlee. Hall, Hash, Hayes, Hood, c. C.: Hood, w.. R.; Hopson, Higgins, Jackson, Jones, Kropenberg. Latham, Lus-. cius. Malone, Moore, Mullins, Mccain, Me- Danal, Mcdonald, Mclaughlin, Nichols, Norris, 0winsA, Prestwood. Ray Reeves. Roden, Fucker, Shugerman, Shuttlesworth. Smith, A. L.; Smith. o. T.; Smith, R. E. i; Spruell. Stewart. Thomas. Walter. Wat kins.
The age-herald., 1899-03-22
After Several Hours Discussion
 of Charges Preferred.
SOCIETY RE-ENDoRsED DRENNEN
Committee Appointed to Investigate the Charges That Smith Had Been Of fered Endorsement for $500 It
 Will Report by Friday.

A special meeting of the German-Ameri- can union was held last night in Turn Verein halk~ to investigate the charges made some weeks ago by faction of the union that the endorsement of Mel Dren- nen for mayor was secured for a monetary consideration.
 A special invitation had been sent to those Germans who signed the petition cir. culated by Alderman Rainbow, and ma- jority were present, together with large number of the members of the union.
 The meeting was called to order by President Lesser, who has just returned from a trip to Hot Springs, and full and free discussion of the charges followed. The meeting was an executive one and lasted until almost 12 o'clock, when 1t was given out that MT. Rainbow and MT. Seiner, who lead the opposing faction, stated on the floor of the meeting that they were convinced that neither the union or the committee had received one cent from MT. Drennen. A motion to reaffirm the endorsement of MT. Drennen's candi- dacy was carried, Mr Rainbow and MT. Steiner voting in the negative,
 The charges that the committee had so licited money from MT. Smith were refer red to a special committee for investiga- tion to report back to the next meeting of the union.
 During the evening conference was held between special committees from the union and the Railroad Mems Political club concerning municipal matters im- portant to both organizations. No definite agreement was reached, and the conference was adjourned to the latter part of the week. when another meeting will be held.
 The special committee to investigate the charges that MT. Smith had been asked for money expects to have it's report ready by Friday or Saturday, and a special meeting of the union will probably be called.
The age-herald., 1899-03-22
perurian Goyernmenr Pays Judgment

Washington. March A.-The secretary of state has just received from the Peruvian government draft for s40,OOO. representing the amount of the judgment of the arbitra- tors for the American railroad man. Alex McCord on account of his i'll treatment in Peru during a revolutionary movement many years ago. The draft will be handed over to the United States treasury for col lection, and warrant for the amount of the judgment will be drawn in favor of Judge Pettis, the attorney for McCord.