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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-20

DR. SCHURMAN ON HIS suLU BARGAIN
DIR. Jacob Gould Schurman is president
of Cornell university and one of the
foremost educators of American youth.
Mr.. Mckinley sent him to the Philippines
as president of peace commission. In
yesterdays World DR.. Schurman gave us
an account of his visit to the polygamous
and slave-holding sultan of Sulu, and of
the bargain he made with that potentate
in the name of the American people.
He found this little $1,000 a year
sultan living in mansion that reminded
him of "the old farm-houses of the New
England states''-spch, for instance, as
those in which Wendell Philips and
Garrison and the other slavery haters
were nurtured. But this "New England
farmhouse" had its polygamous harem,
and its master was the holder of human
slaves, and with him DR.. Schurman
made treaty binding the United States
to tolerate his harem, to sanction his
slave-holding, and to pay him and his
chiefs for the maintenance of their
harems and their droves of slaves these
following sums Der month =
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-20
Ex.SPEAKER REEDS BELIEF,

Ex-Speaker Reed has talked freely to
southern republican representative on
the causes which compelled him to quit
public life, says Washington dispatch
to the New York Evening Post. Mr..
Reed is totally out of harmony with the
administration on the Philippine policy,
and believes that the republican party, if
it carries out the present plan of subju-
eating the Filipinos by military power,
will meet with disaster in the elections
next year.
1t was made quite clear in Mr.. Reeds
conversation that his retirement was not
due primarily to any professional oppor-
tunity which offered itself. Such oppor-
tunities have been open to HIM for many
years. He was not victim of political
disappointment; he long foresaw the
impossibilty of his nomination in 1896,
but it became apparent to him during the
Spansh-American war that he could not
continue to occupy his conspicuous posi-
ton in the republican party and main
tain his self-respect. He realized that he
was in minority, that as party leader
he would necessarily have to become an
element of discord or return summarily
to private life, and he chose the latter
course.
Mr.. Reed believes that the outcome of
the Spanish-Amercan war did not neces-
sarily entail the program that has been
followed in the Philippines. 1t has been
known from Speaker Reeds letter to his
constituents retiring from Office and from
other remarks made by him that he was
not in accord with the administration,
but his expressions in this conversation
have made his dissent seem more marked
than ever before.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-20

Canada will furnish 1000 picked troops
for service in South Africa, and will put
them on transport within ten days.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
A Very Pretty Home Wedding at Tus-
calooSa.

Tuscaloosa November 29.-CSpecial)-A
pretty wedding was solemnized yesterday
at the nome of Mr. 8. c. Weatherford. AT
half past twelve O'Clock Miss Laura
Weatherford and Mr.. Parke Williams were
united in marriage in the presence of many
invited guests.
The parlor was decorated with handsome
palms and sprays of ivy trailing over the
walls. At the appointed hour the bride,
leaning ON the arm of the bridegroom,
entered to the strains of Mendelssohns
wedding march, played by Mr.. Tom Gar
ner. Rev. F. P. Culver performed the
ceremony, and while the ceremony was
being performed "Annie Laurie was softly
played. The bride was beautiful in a styl-
ish travelling gown of blue cloth. She car
ried white chrysanthemums and maiden
hair fern. After receiving the congratu-
aations of the company, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liams departed for Selma, where they will
spend a week before returning to Tusca-
loosa, which will be their future home.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30
CLAYTON TALKS
OF BANKHEAD
Believes Him to Be a Great Gen.
eral.
FINE CHANCES OF SUCCESS
Qualifications Are Superior to Those of
Any Other Aspirant-Just the
Kind of Man Needed
as a Leader.

Montgomery, November 29.-(Special.)-
Congressman Henry D. Clayton, of the
Third district. was in the city today en-
route to Washington to be present at the
opening of congress.
Mr.. Clayton talked very freely on the po-
litical issues now before the public He
said that he expected to see Colonel Sam
ford secure every county in the Third dis
trict for governor.
When asked as to what he thought of Mr..
Bankhead's chances to secure the demo-
cratic nomina ton for speaker, Mr.. Clayton
replied: 81 regard Bankhead's chances as
much brighter than any other candidate.
His qualifications are superior to those of
any other aspirant.
"Bankhead is great general and that is
the kind of man we need to lead our side
of the house. 1T has been said of Mr.. Bank
head that he Is not strong in debate. But 1
do not see how this can affect his chances.
IAN orator is not needed for perfect
leader. He can always select some strong
man to lead in debate.
Now, if were going to select man to
skin the republicans, l would name De-
Almond, of Missouri; to make parliament
tary fight, I would select Jim Richardson,
of Tennessee; on a matter of party princi-
pie 1 would name Joe Bailey, of Texas; but
to engineer fight on the floor of the house,
and to line up the democrats, there is no
man SO well qualified as Bankhead. We
need good general for leader, and Bank
head fills this bill. Take his record n
member of the rivers and harbors commit
tee. The first year that he was member
of this committee he secured more for Ala
bama rivers than had ever before been Sc
cured.
II shall use every effort to have my col
league chosen leader, believing him the best
qualified man for the position"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30
MOUNTAIN EAGLE KILLED
Immense Bird Measures Seven Feet
from Tip to Tip.

Selma, November 29.-(Special)-A curios-
ity in the shape of an immense mountain
eagle was killed on Mr.. Cato Callen's place,
about six miles rom the city this morning
by negro. The bird Is quite ferocious
looking, with its dreadful beak and talons,
and on yesterday killed 35-pound shoat
for Mr.. Calen, who came upon the bird
while devouring his prey. Mr.. Callen shot
at 1t as 1t scared away, but did not bring
1t down. This morning the negro spied
what he thought was wild turkey in g.
tree and. securing his gun, succeeded in
killing it.
The eagle has a great top-knot, and meas
ures from tip to tip seven feet Where he
came from and what he was doing in these
parts is a mystery.
Selma will observe Thanksgiving Day
very generally tomorrow, in fact nearly all
of the stores have agreed to close up. The
feeling is that with the price of cotton
above the cents mark our people have
more to be thankful for than in many years,
and there seems to be a desire to show
their appreciation of the Omnipotent bene-
ficience bestowed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30
AUBURN VS.. SEWANEE
Great Crowds Expected to Witness the
Football Game

Montgomery, November 29.-0Special.)-
Thanksgiving Day will be very generally
observed in Montgomery tomorrow. All of
the business houses will close for the day,
and all of the congregations of the sew
eral churches, save the Episcopal and
Catholic, will join in union service at
the Jewish temple.
The special attraction for the day here
will be the football game between Au-
bIun and Sewanee. 1t will be one of the
society events of the season, and all of
the friends of the two schools are prepar-
ing to give the athletes enthusiastic
reception. The Sewanee alumni in the city
will banquet the Sewanee team after the
game, and banquet will be given the Au-
burn men by the Sigma M fraternity.
Special trains will be run into the city
over several of the roads, the most notable
OF which will be the train from Tuscaloosa
over the Mobile and Ohio. This train will
be decorated in the University colors, GRIM
son and white, and is expected to bring
several hundred of the Tuscaloosa society
folk.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30
SERIOUS ACCIDENT
Two Ladies Thrown From a Trap at
Florence

Florence, November 29.-(Special)- "A fine
double team of horses drawing the trap
Of Fay e. Hazen ran away yesterday about
noon and came near killing Mrs. Hazen
and her guest Mrs. Pegran of Charlotte,
N. c., who were in the vehicle. The horses
took fright at man riding a bicycle and
dashed through the principal business
streets of the city for four blocks before the
trap was overturned in turning corner of
the public square.
The ladies was thrown to the ground,
striking upon their heads and shoulders,
and many who saw the horrible accident
drought they were killed. Both were I'M
conscious when spectators reached them,
and they were carried into the Commercial
hotel, in front of which the accident oc-
Cured, and attended by DR.. Price. Mrs.
Pegran, whose husband is travelling man,
was very badly bruised, but has now rallied
considerably, and it is not thought her in
juries will prove very serious.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30
BESSEMER
Items of Interest From That Busy Little
City

Bessemer, November 29.-(Special)- J. II.
Elliott, a civil engineer of Cincinnati, re-
Gently engaged by the city council, is in
town and, with corps of assistants, has
begun work on levelng the streets and al
legs, fixing proper boundaries, and survey
ing for the system Of sewage contemplated
by the council. So far their work has been
confined principally to Berkeley avenue and
Twenty-second street.
The marriage of Dr. T. F. Robinson of
this place and Miss Carrie Marston of
Mobile will be solemnized at Spring Hill in
the Episcopal church at that place next
Tuesday morning. The Right Reverend
Bishop Wilmer will perform the ceremony.
Dr. Robinson is one of the most prominent
physicians in the county, having established
himself in a fine practice in Bessemer and
vicinity some years ago. He has wide
connection among some of the best coun-
ty families. DIR. Robinson is a brother of
DIR. E. NJ. Robinson of Birmingham.
Miss Marston is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Marston of Mobile, and Is a
young woman Of many accomplishments
and great charm. She is well known and
much admired in Bessemer. DR.. Robinson
will leave for Mobile Sunday night and
Immediately after the ceremony he will
bring his bride to Bessemer where they will
go at once to housekeeping in Arlington
avenue in one of the handsomest homes in
the city.
Ex-Governor Magill of st. Paul, Mimi,
vice-president of the United States Saving
and Loan company, was in town today
looking after the interest of the company.
]. M. Dudley, for many years with the
big pipe works, has accepted a position as
bookkeeper at the rolling MILL
]. Fl. Reville of Birmingham was in town
today.
Fl. L. Bains returned last night from q
business trip to Walden, Miss.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30
TROOPS WILL
BE REMOVED
: The Rumors of Revolution Are
GroundleSS
GEN. WOOD IN WASHINGTON
Current Rumor Has 1t That He Will in
All Probability Succeed Gener-
al Sternberg as Chief
Surgeon of Army.

Washington November 29.-Gen. Leonard
Wood, who reached Washington last night,
had two hours conference with the sec
rotary of war today. After the conference
Secretary Root announced that his recon-
mendations as to the removal of troops
from Cuba has been approved and that or
ders would be issued putting them into eff
feet.
General Wood said that in his opinion
all the rumors of impending trouble in Cuba
were groundless, that there was no real
prospect of a revolt, and that whatever
friction and discomfort did exist among the
Cubans was due to the recent talk of
civil governor for the island.
When asked about the report of his selec-
ton for this position, General Wood said:
st don't know thing about it. 1 have
heard nothing of the plan for a civil COVER
nor except what have seen in the papers.
1t has not been offered me, and 1 have not
been asked for any suggestions on the sub
ject."
When asked if there was any possibility
of an outbreak among the rural guard GEN.
eral Wood said: mo more than there is of
any instruction among the police force Of
Washington
Concerning his mission to Washington, he
said that it was merely for consultation
about the reduction of the American forces
in the island.
81 have recommended a reduction of
about 20 per cent in the force in my depart
ment," said General Wood; that is to say,
the recall of the Fifteenth infantry and the
removal of a squadron from each of the
cavalry regiments. l think that this Is per-
fectly feasible. When 1 say that Santiago
is quiet, 1t is pretty fair indication of the
condition throughout the island"
Current rumor has it that General Wood
will succeed General Sternberg, chief sur
geon of the army, when the law limit ex-
pires Should this transpire the surgeon
generalship would place General Wood at
the head of the medical staff of the Ameri-
can army at but little over So years of age,
making him the youngest officer ever hold
ing this responsible position. 1t would
leave him twenty-five years of active SER
vice If he so desired, in a position carrying
with 1t great prestige in the profession, both
at home and abroad
General Wood has taken house in WASH
! ington, No. 11S Rhode Island avenue, where
he has moved his family, and it Is Thought
that this is another indication that he will
make this his permanent residence at no
very distant date.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS
Several Important Gases Disposed of
Yesterday

Montgomery. November 2.-CspeciaL)-
The following supreme court decisions were
rendered today:
Mcclellan, C. wv. L. Gardner, admin
istrator, VS.. Lucy Knight ct al, appeal
from Tallapoosa chancery court; affirmed.
HARRISON, John w. Mcintyre VS..
Martha z. White. appeal from Lauderdale
circuit court; reversed and remanded.
Tyson, J.-Hattie M. Berlin, adminis-
tratrix, VS.. Sheffield Coal, Iron and Steel
company, appeal from Colbert circuit
court; reversed and remanded.
Sharpe, j. B. Brewer VS.. George
Arantz & Bros, appeal from Morgan
chancery court; affirmed.
Dowdell, J.-Birmingham Railway and
Electric company VS.. Thomas Pinkard, ap-
peal from jefferson circuit court; affirmed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30
LAUDEREALE COUNTY
Criminal Docket of Circuit Court Taken
Up

Florence, November 29.-(Special THE
jury in the case of Moore VS.. the First Ma
tional bank of this city, last night reported
that they were unable to reach verdict,
after being out for several hours The suit
was one resulting out of the contract for
the erection of the Cherry cotton mills On
this city number Of years ago. and $4,000
was involved.
The circuit court today took up the GRIM
inal docket, and will try number of i'm
portant cases. Belt Hewitt, who killed Bell
Ransom, close personal friend, while In a,
drunken brawl at Gravelly Springs last
June. is now on trial. He killed Ransom by
striking him with his fist on the neck.
Judge A. A. Coleman, of Birmingham
who has been presiding during the past
week, has returned to his duties In Jeffer-
son county, and Judge Almon is trying the
criminal docket
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30

president of the Georgia and Alabama rail-
road, and at "a, his present age, he is presi-
dent of the Seaboard Air Line, the Georgia
and Alabama, the Florida Central and Pc
ninsular railroad; the Richmond Trust and
Safe Deposit Company of Richmond, Va. ;
the Baltimore Steam Packet company, and
director in a number of Baltimore and
New York trust companies.
Mr.. Williams is an unttring worker, and
is constantly travelling over the lines of his
systems, keeping in close touch with their
operations.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30
Browder is Chief

Montgomery. November 29.-(special)-
Mayor E. B. Joseph mas announced the
appointment Of John Browder as chief of
the fire department, vice J. H. Screws, re-
moved.
The appointment apparently gives very
general satisfaction. MIR. Screws has made
a good record as chief, and only loses his
position by general change in the city
government. A. H Arlington was named
as private secretary to the mayor
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30

Huntsville, November 29.-(Special.) -Ths
first young attorneys to be admitted to
cent act requiring rigid examinations were
Milton Lanier and Robert Brickell Jr., who
were admitted and sworn in by Judge
Speake in the circuit court yesterday after
noon. Both passed very creditable exami-
nations Brickel is a son of ex-Chief JUS
tice r. c. Brickell. 4
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30
Mrs. Winslow,s Soothing Syrup


has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by
MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL
DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PER-
Feet SUCCESS. It SOOTHES tho CHILD,
SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN;
CURE WIND COLIC. and Is the best rem
edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists
I'm every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents
n bottle
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30
HANDSOME BOOK.

The Southern Railway has just issued
handsome book entitled Hunting and Fish
ing in the South" This book gives you a
list of game found in different southern
states, with game laws governing same. 1t
is an elegant book for reference on this SUBJ
ject, and would adorn any library. If you
desire one apply to C. e. Jackson T. P. A.,
Birmingham, Ala. u-29-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30
TUSCALOOSA
Notes ofInterest Concerning the Univer-
sity-Dr. Peterman

Tuscaloosa November 29.-(Special)-
A. l.. Peterman of Atlanta, visited the Uni
versity Tuesday morning. After chapel he
was shown through the museum, libraries
and Laboratories by the president. He ex-
pressed himself as astonished at the beauty
of the premises and the magnitude of the
equipment. DIR. Peterman is the author of
Potermans' CIVIL Government textbook
extensively used throughout the south. For
several years he was editor of the Ken
lucky School Journal, published at Licking
ton. His resemblance to President McKin-
ley is striking.
The corps of cadets will have the usual
Thanksgiving dinner Thursday. Quarter
master Abbott has laid in a supply of tur-
key, oysters, fruits, etc.
Henry Mcdaniel, of Livingston, has gain
ed the senior law class, as has also Mr..
Porter e. Brindley, of Hartsele This
brings the number of the law classes to
forty-three.
The football team returned from New Or
leans Tuesday morning, where they lost the
game Saturday, playing with Tulane.
Little strokes fell great oaks" You may
escape winter colds by taking Hoods Sar-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30
Prominent Woman Dea 4

Huntsville. November 29.-(Special.)-Mr
Eliza Sherman, wife of Rev. l.. A. Darsey,
presiding elder of the Huntsville district of
the North AIabama Methodist conference,
died this afternoon after long illness. The
funeral will occur tomorrow at the First
Methodist church.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30
Sacrificed to
Blood Poison.

Those who have never had Blood Poi
son can not know what desperate con-
dition it can produce. This terrible
disease which the doctors are totally
unable to cure, is communicated from
one generation to another, inflicting its
faint upon countless innocent ones.
Some years ago was inoculated with poison
by a nurse who infected my babe with blood
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30

puIpOSe. -,
curry and potash seemed 10 add fuel to the
advised by friends who had seen wonderful
cures made by 1t, to try Swifts Specific. We
got two bottles, and felt hope again revive in
again. improved from the start, and q com
plete and perfect cure was the result. 8. s. s.
Is the only blood remedy which reaches des-
perate cases. MRS. 7. w. LEE,
Montgomery, Ala.
OF the many blood remedies, s. s. 8.
is the only one which can reach deep
seated, violent cases. 1t never fails to
cure perfectly and permanently the
most desperate cases which are beyond
the reach of other remedies.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30
Brooklyn Arrives at Colombo

Washington, November 29.-The Brooklyn
arrived today at Colombo, Ceylon. She
should reach Manila in about ten days. The
New Orleans is on her way from Alden to
Colombo.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30
Death Of Mrs. Robert Jones

Huntsville, November 29.-(SpeciaL) Mrs
Robert Jones, wife of a prominent planter
of the Big Cove, died this morning, aged
about 30 years. She was Ill only a few
days.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30

faint. The little one was
unequal to the struggle,
and its life was yielded
up to the fearful poison.
For six long years I SUI
tered untold misery. I
was covered with sores
and ulcers from head to
foot, and no language
can express my feelings
of woe during those long
years. l had the best
medical treatment. Sew
eral physicians success.
bively treated me, but all
M.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-30
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