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The age-herald., 1899-12-18
THE SENATE

Washington, December 1.-The senate has no programme for the present week. and the indications are that short daily sessions will be held and very little bust ness transacted Both houses will adjourn for the Christmas holidays on Wednesday.
 Outside of official nominations there is practically no business on the calendar, all important matters in committee having been delayed for the reorganization of the comittees effected at the close of business last week.
 So far no notices of speeches on any sub jcct have been given and senators generally express themselves as disposed to postpone the real business of the session until after the recess.
 It is expected that the financial bill will be received from the house during the week. It will be referred to the committee on finance.
 This committee expects to make its report soon after the resumption of business in the new year. The real work of the session will then begin.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
TomlinsDn's Majority Reduced

Scottsboro, December 1-(Special) )-The returns from two beats near the home of MT Brown, who was a room mate of Mir. Stallings at college, has reduced MT. Tom lnsons majority some.' The vote polled by MT. Tomlinson in this county was quite a surprise to the politicians, as both factions, the Tally faction and the Brown faction, were against Mr Tomlinson, who made his fight directly to the people. He had the machine to fight all the way through
 The contests in these first counties that have acted have, to some extent, developed the true inwardness of state politics.
 It Is believed by some here Johnston stood in with Stallngs, as Tally, Proctor and Hunt, who were Johnston's leading friends, also fought for stallings. It has been suggested that Johnston will try, in the event he is defeated for the senate, to dictate the nomination of governor, that he may be appointed to the senate.
 It is thought that there is an understand ing between Stallings and Johnston. It is known that one of the delegates to the state convention from Marshall county voted for Stallings in the primaries in that county.
 The Tally faction supported Johnston in Jackson the Brown faction supported Nor gan. The Tally faction is in control in the executive committee.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
MORE TROOPS
Entire Seventh Division Will Proceed
 at Once to the Front

London, December 1.-The war office to- day issued the following announcements:
 Acting upon the advice of the military authorities, Ter majesty's government has approved the following measures:
 "All the remaining portions of the army reserve, including section D. are called out. The Seventh division which is being moblized, will proceed to South Africa without delay.
 "Nine battalions of militia, in addition to two battalions which have already volun- teered for service at Malta, and one for service in the Channel islands will be al- lowed to volunteer for service outside of the United Kingdom; and an equivalent number of militia battalions will be embod- jed for service at home.
 "A strong force of volunteers, selected from the yeomanry regiments, will be form ed for service in South Africa.
 Arrangements are being made, and will shortly be announced, for the employment in South Africa of a strong contingent of carefully selected volunteers. The patriot ac offers which are being received from the colonies, will so far as possible, be accept ed, preference being given to offers of mounted contingents.'
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
ONLY TWO EVENTS OF ANY IMPORTANCE Vote on the Currency Bill Mill be
 Taken Today. WILL PASS BY 35 MAJORITY
The Committee Will be Announced on
 Tuesday.
ON WEDNESDAY HOUSE ApioURNs
Eastern Democrats Generally, With Ex- ception of a Few in New York, Are Not in Line-Eight With
 the Republicans.

Washington. December 1.-The two events of importance in the house this week before the adjournment for the holiday re- cess on Wednesday will be the vote on the currency bill tomorrow immediately after the reading of the journal and the amend ment of the committees on Tuesday.
 Under the terms of the special order with the currency bill, neither a motion to re- commit nor a substitute proposition is in order, and the vote will be taken directly upon the passage of the bill. The result is a foregone conclusion as it will command every republican vote The interest in the vote, therefore, lies only in the record of democratic disaffecton it will show.
 The eastern democrats generally, with the exception of a few from New York, are not in line with their democratic brethren from the south and west on the money question, but not all of them will vote for the bill.
 According to a careful canvass made by MT. Overstreet, of Indiana, who has been in charge of the measure, it will receive eight democratic votes at least and he be- lieves seven democrats will. dodge. He figures that the bill will have majority of thirty-fve.
 So far as can be ascertained no other bus mess will be transacted by the house this week.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
NEWS RECEIVED
 FROM AGUINALDO
Ingurgent Major Guarding Amer
 cap Prisoners SurrenderS.
YOUNG'S COMMAND DIVIDED
Detachment of Third Cavalry Has En- gagement in Which Two Ameri- cans and Several Filipinos
 Are Killed.

Manila, December 17.-Q0:45 p. m)-The following dispatch, dated December 15, has been received from a correspondent of the Associated Press at Laoag, province of North Ilocos:
 "Natives at Manitong, province of North Ilocos, report that Aguinaldo in disguise, and accompanied by several of his generals, left Manltong last Saturday with 300 men, going in the direction of Salsona, from which point he intended to proceed to Ca bugaon, province of Cayagan.
 "An insurgent major, claiming to be in command. of 100 Filipinos who have been guarding twenty-three American prisoners at Cabugaon, surrendered. He wrote his captains to deliver the prisoners to General Young.
 General Young's command is now di- vided into six or seven parties, which are operating in the mountains about Laoag Several parties are hunting for General Tino.
 Major Swigert, with a detachment of the Third cavalry, had an engagement with 120 insurgents near Dingras. Two Ameri- cans were killed and two wounded. Sev- eral Filipinos were killed.
 ''Captain McCalla, of the United States cruiser Newark, has occupied Claveria and Pantelonia. The Filipinos surrendered 1000 rifles"
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
SENSATIONAL MURDER
Detective Killed by Young Man Whom
 He Protected

Cincinnati, December T.-There was a sensational murder today at the residence of D. Alexander Ferguson, on Dayton street. Dudley Ferguson, son of E. A. Ferguson, has been afflicted recently and was quite melancholy on failing to pass the examination recently for admission to the bar. The family employed Guards Meehan, a well known detective, to shadow young Ferguson more for the protection of the young man than any thing else. When the detective appeared today young Ferguson shot him and Meehan soon died Dudley Ferguson was arrested.
 F. A. Ferguson is one of the most promi- nent attorneys here. He is the author of the act that built the Cincinnati Southern railway, of which he has been counsel and trustee; and he was Q promoter of other enterprises.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
FLAG LIEUTENANT BRUMBY
 SUCCUMBS TO SICKNESS
While in the Zenith of His Glory the Brave Young Georgian Expires
  in Washington, Q. c.

Washington, December 17.-Iieutenant Thomas M. Brumby, flag lieutenant to Ad- miral Dewey during the Manila campaign, eral weeks, died at Garfield hospital short ly after 6 o'clock this evening.
 The lieutenant's present illness dated from about the 27th of November the first symptom being nothing more than cold which, however, failed to yield to treat ment, and soon afterward he went to the Garfield hospital where he died.
 The death of Lieutenant Brumby, while not unexpected, was a great shock to Ad- miral Dewey. The relations of the two men for several years past have been very intimate, and strong friendship had grown up between them. Lieutenant Brum- by went out to the Asiatic station. with the admiral and had been with him until they both returned to the United States several months ago.
 In his capacity as flag lieutenant to the admiral, Lieutenant Brumpy was thrown with his chief practically all the time and acted as his personal representative in many matters of detail delegated to htm by the commanding officer. He weo regarded by Admiral Dewey as a bright, energetic and capable assistant, while the devotion of the latter to the admiral was something marvellous. The burden of his thought dur ing the latter days of his illness, when his mind was wrecked with delirum, seemed to be regarding his work for the admiral.
 Admiral Dewey was unremitting in his attentions to him until his condition be- came precarious, and visitors were not al lowed to see him. Some days ago Mrs. w. I. Hayward, of Marietta, Ga, sister, was summoned, and Thursday she was joined by her husband both remaining with the lieutenant until he died. The l!eutenant's aged mother is still living in Marietta, Ga The father, who is dead was a colonel of the Fourteenth Georgia regiment in the confederate army.
 Lieutenant Brumby was A years of age and unmarried. Nothing definite has been decided concerning the funeral except that the body will be taken to Georgia for in-
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
- yyill Have to Pay the Freight

Chicago, H., December 1.-The Chroni- cle tomorrow will say:
 ''One of the most radical and general ad- vances ever made in freight rates will go into effect on all the railroads east and west of Chicago January 1. Thousands of articles of every day consumption will be affected and the average will be S5 and 40 per cent. the jump on many classes reach- ing 50 per cent. The contemplated action of the raib.oad officers has aroused the ship ping interests of the country and vigorous protests are being made against the sweep ing rise.
 The shippers say that if the carrying charges are increased to the extent an- nounced by the roads. 1t will have the effect of increasing retail prices in every line of trade.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
RESULT IN MORGAN
Not Test Vote on Senatorship- Captain
 Burns Talks

Captain John Burns, of Dallas county, who was in Morgan county on Saturday, reached the city yesterday en route home Captain Burns declares that the result of the primaries in Morgan county was not test of the vote on the choice of the people for senator. He says that the two candi- dates will vote according to instructions, and that these instructions will be for John T. Morgan. In speaking of the election last night Captain Burns said:
 With eight beats in and thirteen to hear from, I estimate the result will ap- proximate for Harris, HOO; for Russell, 1,150; for Troupe 1850; for Walden, 1,2OO although Russell is now 100 ahead of Wal den Walden had the support of more than 250 ex-confederates, nearly all of whom are staunch Morgan men. He has a good rec ord as a democrat and soldier, and, like Troupe, will vote as 1le is instructed on April II. Without instructions I think he would vote for Morgan, and Troupe would stay with Oates. Yes Morgan will carry the primaries. Out of a vote of 2,500 he will get at least 1,700"
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
FEMALE WAGE FARMERS
Minnesota Minister Institutes Crusade
 Against Its Excess

St. Paul. Minn., December 17.-Rev. pr. Smith of the Peoples church whose argu- ments against women wage earners have attracted much attention tonight presented his solution of the trouble. pr. Smith said: 1T am not under obligation to point out a remedy because I disclose a wrong. But I have a suggestion to make. Four states forbid women to work in mines. These laws should be extended to about hundred of their present occupations which are too se- were and too unhealthy. Then all girls un- der 17 years should be forbidden to be em- ployed in commercial and industrial pur- suits These measures would cut down wo- men labor one-half. Then a movement largely social and moral but also by women organizing should be made effective to give women who do equal work with men the same wages. Thus, the family standard of wages would supplant the individual stand ard. The various assaults upon the family must be resisted for it is the social unit.
 "The Madonna with the child in her arms must not be dethroned to make room for the public women. Divcrce in this country is increasing two and half times as fast as the population. It parallels the indus trial invasion of women. In twenty years divorces doubled in the state of Ohio while marriages actually decreased. Not every movement in society is either safe or final
 No civilization has any assurance of per- petuity. That depends on its virtue and it's intelligence. When the Greeks chose Asphias, the female philosopher, as their heroine rather than Penelope, the virtuous wife, 1t was not the dethronement of Pene- lope alone, but the doom of Greece"
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
QUEEN WILL NOT
 LEAVE WINDSOR
Will Postpone Trip Until After
 Christmas.
SHE IS IN FAIR HEALTH
Tragic Circum stances of Appointment of Lord Roberts Simultaneously With the Death of His Son
 Excite Deep Sympathy.

London, December 1S.-The court news men have issued the following announce ment:
 .'The arrangements made for the queens departure from Windsor have been post poned until after Christmas, as, owing to the present state of affairs in South Africa, the queen is unwilling to be a great dis tance from London"
 Not for years before has the queen de- cided to spend Christmas away from Os- borne. Her decision to remain at Windsor, in touch with the cabinet, is a measure of the gravity of the crisis and of the anxiety her majesty feels for the welfare of the country.
 She is, nevertheless, in fair health. Sat- urday morning she took her usual drive and just before dinner that evening she re- ceived Lord Wolseley, who, with Major General Fly Peter Ewart crown equery to the queen, dined at Windsor.
 .Black week." as last week is universally called has evidently aroused the govern ment and the war office to N full sense of their responsibility and of the magnitude of the task before them. The papers unan- imously applaud this awakening, despite the fact that they recognize that the heroic measures now decided upoh savor rather of weakness than of strength.
 Rumor has it that the question of ex- pense has really been at the bottom of the half-hearted measures hitherto adopted, and it is not likely that Sir Michael Hicks Beach, chancellor of the exchequer, and other members of the cabinet will resign.
 It is high time that something very ener- getic was done. The British losses in kill ed, wounded, prisoners and missing during the campaign now reach the enormous to- tai of 1880.
 The tragic circumstances of the appoint ment of Lord Roberts aimost simultan:- ously with the announcement of the death of his promising son excite the deepest public sympathy.
 Lieutenant Roberts was an only son, and had been his fathers aide-de-camp since 1895. He served in Waziristan and in the Chitral and Nile expeditions Such was his display of gallantry on Friday in attempt ing to rescue the guns that he was recom- mended for the Victoria Cross.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
Was Unmarried

Lieutenant Brumby was appointed a na- val cadet from Georgia, entering the ser vice on the 29th of September, 1873, and his present commission dates from the 2ith of August, 1892 Practically all the tiiGe dur ing the past two. years he has been with Admiral Dewey.
 In his report of the battle of Manila Ad- miral Dewey spoke in very complimentary terms of the services and gailantry of his flag lieutenant, and recommended that he be advanced some numbers on the list of lieutenants. His recommendation was adopted by the navy department and the name sent to the senate, but, together with a number of other promotions made by the department, failed to be acted upon
 The promotion recommended placed him about thirteen on the list of lieuntenants and had 1t been confirmed he would in less than a year from now have reached the grade of lieutenant commander. The lieu tenants death Is the third of those who closely associated with Dewey at the battle
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
EXCITING SCENES
 AT IRISH MEETING The Modern Joan Of Arc in Evidence
 in Dublin. TRANSVAAL FLAG HOlSTEO
"Hang Joe Chamberlain to a Sour
 Apple Tree"
THEY SLING "G0D SAVE IRELAND"
Police Seized the Emblem and Placed James Connolly Under Arrest Resolution Passed AskingU U.
 s. to Assist the Boers

Dublin, December 1.-The announcement that pro-Boer meeting would be convened today as a protest against the proposal of Trinity college to confer a degree upon Joseph Chamberlain, led to exciting scenes. A large force of police was called out and the troops were held in readiness.
 Maud Come, the so-called Irish Joan of Arc, and James Connolly, the Irish republi- can, drove in a wagonette to the place ap- pointed for the meeting which was attended by large crowd Mir Connolly tried to speak, but was prevented by the police. The wagonette then made tour of the streets, the crowd rapidly increasing, cheering for the Boers. singing, God Save Ireland" and "Well Hang Joe Chamberlain on Sour Apple Tree" and using disgusting express s!ons against the queen, the empire and the army.
 While passing Dublin castle the occupants ot the wagonette waved the Transvaal flag deflantly, whereupon the police stopped the vehicle and seized the flag.
 The wagonette, attended by large body of police, who often cleared the streets, then drove to the rooms of the Irish Trans vaal committee where Michael Davitt Will- jam Redmond and J. O'Brien were waiting. A meeting of about sixty persons was held, Messrs Davitt Redmond and 0 Brlen speaking in violent condemnation of the war and of Mr. Chamberlain, and declaring that the latter's visit to Ireland at such moment was proof of his callous nature
 The speaker urged that should an oppor- tunity occur Dubinites ought to show their detestation of tsle colonial secretary In uh- mistakable fashion.
 Mr. Davitt said:
 "All Irishmen rejoice in the triumphs of the-Boers No power in Europe would now fesr Great Britain except perhaps the Prince of Manoca."
 MT Redmond said "Mr. Chamberlain de- serves not doctors, but executioners.
 Ultimately a resolution proposed by MT. Davitt was carried denoucinS the war ana calling upon the powers, particularly the United States to take some steps to insure tlhe independence of the Boer republic. While Maud Come was speaking, some body shouted a reference to the PhoenlX Park murders. The chairman and Mr. Da- witt warmly protested, however, that no violence should be shown.
 The meeting closed amid tremendous cheers evoked by rumor that Ladysmith had fallen. Maud Come and Mir. Connoiiy drove off with the intention of holding open air mettings, but the police arrested MT. Connolly.
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"As the campaig ign in Natal, in the opinion of Her Majcsty.s government. is likely to re- quire the presence and undivided attention of Gen. Sir Reayers Butler, it has been de- cided to send Baron Roberts, of kandahar and Watt rford, as c,iief in South Africa, with Lord Kitchener as chief of staff."
 London, December 1S.-445 a. m.-Lieuten- ant-General Sir Charles Warren, command ing the fifth division of the first army corps, has arrived at Capetown It is understood that he will proceed to Port Elizabeth.
 No further news has been received re- garding the battle at the Tugela river. The latest accounts regarding the battle at Magersfontein show that the retirement of the British troops was executed with the greatest coolness and order under a heavy Boer artillery ffce on Tuesday,
 Mafeking was safe on December 16 and Colonel Baden is well; the British com- mander there is still actively pushing out his defenses. At that time the Boers had offered to exchange Lady Sarah Wilson, Wno was captured While acting as a corTe- spondent for the London Daily Mail, for General Viljoen, who was captured at Elandslaagte.
 The other beleaguered garrisons and posi- tions are still holding out
 It is said that if the Victoria Cross were to be granted for every act of conspicuous gallantry on the part of the British troops. it would be necessary to-ds tribute the deco ration by hundreds
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
Jewish clorgvme Against Celebration

Chicago, December 17.-In Sinai temple to- day Rev. Dr. Emil G. Hirsch, the most prominent Jewish clergyman in Chicago, de- nounced the celebration of Christmas by the Jews as a day of rejoicing. He de- clared that every true Jew, remembering history and knowing that the day is one of persecution of his people in Europe should observe the day not in gladness. but in sor- row. This Christmas particularly Dr. Hirsch said, was one that should not be ob- served with cries of Peach of Earth, Good Will Toward All Men," when nations were at war. He declared that 1t was a day dreaded by the Jew of many European countries, as they feared for their lives.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
Texas Tax Commission Report

Austin, Tex, December Ex-Governor Savers today gave to the press the advance copies of the state tax commissions report, which will be submitted to the special ses- sion of the legislature next month. The re- port seeks to readjust the entire taxation system of the state, and in it's dealings with railroads and other corpora tions lev- ies taxes that will affect said corporations very seriously. Under this head express companies are taxed per cent. on their gross premium receipts; sleeping car com- panies, 215 per cent. wharf companies, 2 per cent; telegraph companies, per cent; telephone companies, 2 per cent
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
Lieutenant Captured

London December 1S.-The war office has received the following dispatch, dated De- cember 1T, from General Forester Walker at Capetown:
 .Methuen reports that Lieutenant Chan dos-Pole was taken prisoner last Thurs day when going to meet flag of truce. He was waving his handkerchief in response, and was unarmed.
 ''Gatacre has removed his troops and stores to Sterksstrom from PutterskraaL French has established headquarters at Arundel.
 "vandermerwe, with command, is res ported south from Jacobsdal.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
Mrs. Y,rnmby Recsives News CalmIy

Marietta. GN.. December 17.-Mrs. Ann Eliza Brumby, tie aged mother of Lieuten- ant Brumby received tine news of her sons death very calmly. The long illness of the lieutenant had prepared Mrs. Brumby for the shock and she displayed little emotion. She admitted that she had given up hope of his recovery several days ago. The Brumby buryng ground is in Atlanta and, while Mrs. B:umby would like to have the remains of her son brought home. she said tonight that she would offer no objection should the Washington officials desire to in- ter the lieutenants remains there.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
THE RACE CLOSE
 IN H|CH JACKSON Sta||ings Leading With Ten Beats
 to Hear From OFFICIAL !|I{ REQUIRED Later RetuFs gcreaso Gov JOhn-
 s' g Majority,
VOTE IN MORGAN WAS NOT A TEST
Capt. John Burns Says That the Two Candidates Selected Will Vote Ac- cording to Instructions, Which
 Will be for Jno T. Morgan

Scottsboro, December 17.-(Special)-Th returns from twenty-three boxes give John ston a majority of 322 oyer Morgan for United States senator. For governor Stal- lings has a majority over Tomlinson of S1. Five boxes are to be heard from. Gayle is elected treasurer, Phillips county superin- tendent of education, Moody and Bullman representatives, Bostck state senator, Aus tin sheriff.
The age-herald., 1899-12-18
The Fare well Bauquet

London, December 1.-The farewell ban quet at Carleton hotel last evening in aid to the fund of the American hospital ship Maine realized 1000 pounds. Among those present were the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, the Marquis of Loren, United States Ambassador Choate and Mrs. Choate, Prince Christian of Schleswig-Hol- stein, Lady Randolph Churchill, Mrs. Ar thur Paget. Count Beyn, the Austrian-Hun- garian ambassador and Baron de Staal, the Russian ambassador.