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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
A FURNACE ROOM VIEW
What Stoker Twitchell Did and Did Not
See of the Battle of Manila

From the New York Herald.
W. -, ,,ro,,, about the man behind the
We az NM" -,
gun ana the man Oh the piiuse' anu We "
know about Dewey. what OIL the fireman
and the stoker at the battle of Manila
havo
:. 49,, a.ouo,,, 90 t,o po,o,oh tho
Do"h III INC IA " ~
other DAY, Charles III. IWltcheli, VINO was
on the Olympia during the great sea fight.
told me how things went down in the aw-
full heat of the furnaces. Here is witch
ellis story in his own words:
"You see, there isn't much fun for man
way down here, out of sight of every
thing and everybody; it's work for men,
and plenty of it You may think it hot
down here now, but this is paradise along
side of what we had when we went for the
Spaniards.
Midnight before the battle my shift went
down to take care OF the engines. Just
about that time we got opposite Corregi-
dor, and the guns in the Spanish forts woke
us up and let US have 1t. We passed 'em
all right and kept right on up the bay as
though nothing had happened.
"Or course, we didn't know much of what
was going on up above me battle matches
were all battened down, and we were shut
in this little hole, the ventilating pipes be-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
NOTICE
To Creditors of Highland Avenue and
Belt R. R. Company.

Circuit Court of the United States for the
Southern Division of the Northern District
of Alabama.
Columbian Equipment Co., ct AL VS..
Highland Avenue ard Belt Railroad Co.,
ct al.-In Equity No. 50.
Whereas, The above entitled court lid,
on the first day of April, A. D., 1899, by its
decree rendered and filed on said day, de-
clare and order, among other things, as fol-
lows to-wit:
"Seventh-That under and pursuant to
the orders Of this court, entered at various
times, there has been issued by the re-
ceiver certain certificates. The receiver
has incurred liabilities in tort and in con-
tract in the operation of the property in his
custody, and the certificates so issued by
the receiver, and the liabilities SO in
CURED by him. are hereby declared to be
liens upon the property of the defendant
superior 10 all other liens That prior to
the appointment of the said receiver, ard
within six months preceding, certain labor
claims for which have been filed in this
cause, was performed, and materials fur
n shed to the said defendant the Highland
Avenue and Belt Railroad Company. And
it is ordered, adjudged and decreed that
the owners or holders of such claims with
the special master, hereinafter mentioned
who shall report TO this court the amount
thereof, and the parties to whom the same
may be due which said amounts shall con-
stitute a lien upon the properties of The
defendant but subordinate to the lien of
the receivers certificate, liabilities and ex-
penses incurred as hereinafter stated
"Eighth-And it further appearing to the
court that there are other creditors of the
Highland Avenue and Belt Railroad Com
pany, who have not interviewed In this
cause, it is ordered, adjudged and decreed
by the court that the owners of all such
claims shall, within sixty days from The
date of this decree file with the special
master hereinafter named their said claims
and the special master is hereby directed
to give thirty days notice by advertising in
some newspaper published in BIRMINGHAM
Ala. requiring all such creditors to lie
their claims with him on or before the ex-
piration Of sixty days from the date hereof
or be forever barred"
Now, therefore, in pursuance of said or
der and decree, each and all of said cred
itors are hereby required to file their claims
with the undersigned special master in the
clerks office of the United States Circuit
Court in the government building In tho
CITY of Birmingham. Alabama, within sixty
DAYS from the date of said decree (April l.
1891 or the same will be forever barred.
N w. TRIMBLE,
Special Master.
1-11-o-a-w-5t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
CENSUS SUPERVISORS
Appointments Have Already Been Made
in Georgia

Former Governor Merriam of Minnesota,
now the census director, has appointed
eleven supervisors for the state of Geor-
gia, or one for each congressional district,
and it is understood that he will soon ap-
point nine for Alabama.
OF the eleven Georgia appointees five are
democrats and six are republicans.
The supervisors in turn will appoint the
necessary number of enumerators, whose
duty win be the collection of the statistics.
Director Merriam is the man who ap-
points the supervisors, and don't think
anyone here knows anything about the
appointments" said District Attorney
Vaughn, when asked about the matter
yesterday.
He thought is strange that the Georgia
appointments were made first, because Ala
bama heads the list of states alphabet
cally.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29

miral Dewey replied. Have you seen the
telegram"
answered in the negative, and the ad-
miral spoke up:
Orderly, hand me that message. Here it
is" he added, enthusiastically. Its from
Hearst; the Journal is, as usual, ahead"
said the admiral, smiling. 81 think will
preserve the dispatch for myself. It's the
best news 1 have had"
The dispatch congratulated Admiral Dew
ey upon the senate's confirmation of his op-
pointment, and added that the writer, w.
r. Hearst, hoped to see him live to enjoy
the highest honor the people could bestow
upon him-the presidency of the United
States-despite his unwillngness.
Admiral Dewey Is a thorough American,
and did not attempt to disguise his pleas
ure at the receipt of the good news, in
which we all shared with good wishes. Nor
in the excitement of the moment did he
forget his guests. He congratulated Mr..
Barrett upon his address in Shanghai,
Kobe, and Hong-Kong, and told him that
he had preserved the papers containing his
remarks, to lay them before the Philippine
commission. General Anderson's yacht
came alongside, and as the general came
aboard we beat a retreat, leaving them to-
gether.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
CONFEDERATE REUNION.

The Best Route to Take in Going to
Charleston.
Parties from Birmingham and vicinity
who contemplate visiting Charleston during
the Confederate Veterans reunion in May
should not fail to see that their tickets
read over the Georgia railroad between At
lanta and Augusta. Note the elegant con-
nection at Atlanta via this line. Leave
Birmingham 1850 p. M, arrive Atlanta 1910
p. M; leave Atlanta 1:35 p. M, arrive
Charleston II o'clock following morning.
Through sleepers on this train from At
lanta to Charleston. No line can offer bet
ter time or accommodations than the "Old
Reliable" Georgia railroad. See that your
tickets read over this line II you wish to
make a quick and comfortable trip to the
reunion. f-zi-ot w
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
An Ordinance.

An ordinance to provide for grading and
maeadamizing OF Avenue G, from TWEEN
ty-seventh to Twenty-ninth streets.
Section /. Be 1t ordained by the mayor
and aldermen of Birmingham, That Ave-
nue. G be graded and macadamized from
Twenty-seventh street to Twenty-nihth
street.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the
cost of the aforesaid improvement shall be
az essed and levied against the property
AUDITING on the portion of said streets and
avenues improved and benefited therebyt
provided. however, that the cost of grading
or matchmaking of any street railroad or
other railroad tracks and space between
such tracks. and for eighteen inches On
each side of the tracks, including switches
ana turnouts, shall not be assessed against
the property abutting on said streets and
avenues as aforesaid, but shall be assessed
against and collected from the owner OF
such railroad, and shall be a lien upon the
railroad and the property used In connec-
ton Herewith. Provided, however, that
nothing herein contained shall be construed
to relieve any street railroad of its obiga-
Adopted April 10, 1899. F. " EVANS,
II. d. WOOD, City Clerk. Mayor.
RESOLUTION
Whereas, the mayor and aldermen of Biz
mingham have at this meeting of said
board adopted an ordinance entitled IAN
ordinance to provide for the grading and
maeadam zing of Avenue G from Twchty-
seventh to Twenty-ninth streets; and
whereas, the estimated cost of said i'm
provement has been ascertained to be $1,000,
therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That the board of mayor and
aldermen shall meet on, to-wit: the nth
day of May, 1899, to hear remonstrsree and
protests against the construction of said
improvement.
Be 1t further resolved. That notice of
adoption of said ordinance shall be gwen
by publishing the same once a week for
two consecutive weeks, to-wit on The 22d
day of April and on the 29th day of April,
respectively, In The Age-Herald daily
newspaper Of general circulation, published
In the city of Birmingham, which notice
shall contain. in addition to the ordinance.
the estimated cost, as aforesaid of said
Improvement, and shall name the aforesaid
time and place at which the board of may
or and aldermen will meet as aforesaid to
hear remonstrances and protests against
the construction of said improvement.
Be 1t further resolved That the city clerk
be. and is, hereby directed to cause notice
by publication to be given as is hereby
provided for.
Adopted April 10, 1899. F. v. EVANS,
H. D. WOOD. City Clerk. Mayor
4-22-2t-sat *
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
INTERESTING CASE AT ABBEv1LL
Two Men on Trial for Robbing j. I.
1sss Locke of $1,000

Abbeville, April 2S-(Special) -One of the
most interesting trials that ever occurred
in South Alabama is in progress here now
j. d. F. McLeny and William Fuller are
on trial before Judge Gordon for the rob-
berry of ]. I. Locke of So, 200 on the night of
March l. More than one hundred witnesses
have been summoned in the case and the
people Of the entire country are interested
in the manner of its termination.
The man who was robbed is an old man
and has the sympathy of almost every one
The accused men belong to some of the
pest families of this section. Some very
strong evidence has been produced against
them. The trial will be concluded to-
morrow The state is represented by 7. M
Epsy and B. B. Hays, and the defendant
by r. III. Walker and L. A. Turner.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Presbyterian Church. Richmond, Va, May
II to 81, 1899.
On account of the General Assembly Of
the Presbyterian Church to be held at
Richmond, Va, May II to 30, 1899, the
Southern Railway will sell tickets from
points on it's lines to Richmond, Va, and
return at rate of one fare for the round
trip. Tickets will be sold May 16 and II
with final limit to return June 3, 1899
Parties using Southern Railway through
Asheville can pass through the beautiful
scenery of the Land of the Sky by day
light.
For further information call on Southern
Railway ticket agent. 4-25-td
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
HOW DEWEY
RECEIVED NEWS

a. Wiidman, In Leslie's Weekly.
Manila, Philippine Islands, March g. $780,
1 had the good fortune to be aboard the
flagship Olympia Friday, March 3, at $3.50
p. M, when Admiral Dewey received the
first cablegram confirming the favorable ac-
ton of the senate upon his appointment as
admiral. Only a few moments previously
Captain Lamberton's face was rather long,
for he feared the senate would not pass up
on the nomination at this session. only
two days more and one of them Sunday"
said Captain Lamberton. Just then an or
derby entered the captains apartments. II
have to report, sir, the admirals boat is
alongside" the orderly ratified off, in ma
chine-like monotone. The captain left us
and went to the gangway to receive the ad-
miral. Mr.. John Barrett, our ex-minister TO
Siam, was with me at the time, and we
heard Captain Lamberton tell Admiral
Dewey that there was a cablegram for him
which had just been sent out by Captain
Baurrenstreuther, of the port. An orderly
was dispatched for it, and seemed to be a
long time gone for l imagined Admiral
Dewey's intuitive powers were at work and
he suspected the truth.
THAT fellows mighty long time about
it." the admiral broke out impatiently.
Soon, however, he returned and after
Captain Lamberton had offered his con-
gratulations, Mr.. Barrett and myself ware
invited, aft, by the gangway where the ad-
miral still stood. He greeted US in his usual
cordial manner, and then 1 had the honor
of being the first civilian to offer my con-
gratulations.
Captain Lamberton has told you" Ad-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
MRS. ELLSBERRY DEAD
Remains Will Be Inferred in Oak Hill
This Morning

Mrs. Mary P. Ellsberry, wife of DR.. ].
P. Ellsberry, died at Brighton yesterday
morning. Mrs. Ellsberry was a sister of
Mrs. ]. B. Luckie, Mrs. A. C. Howe and
Mrs w. F. Smith, of this city.
WV grgF ETAOIN ETAOIN ETAOIN N
The funeral services will be held at Oak
Hill cemetery this morning at 9 o'clock.
The remains will be brought up on the
Bessemer dummy, arriving in the city at
$3.50 o'clock, and will be met at the corner
of Fourth avenue and Eighteenth street
and carried directly to the cemetery.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
DON'T MARRY

Until you have obtained our samples and
prices of latest style and finest quality En-
graved Wedding Invitations, sent free Lar
gest plant in the United States for this class
of work, therefore we quote lowest prices
100 Engraved Visiting Cards name only
latest script, for one dollar. Address. IS
cents per line extra. ]. P. Stevens & Bro
jewelers. and Engravers, AZ Whitehall St.,
Atlanta. Ga.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29

and an unknown negro grabbed the money
and ran. The agent ran after him, and
the negro shot at him. An attempt win be
made to catch him. In running he dropped
his hat and a bottle of turpentine pur-
chased from D. e. Pratt of York. The
amount in the packages was So.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
Cigars Uondemned al aiadsden

Gadsden, April 2S-Cspeclal.)- United
States revenue officers made inspection of
all cigars in Gadsden today, looking for
fraudulent stamps. About 5000 cigars were
condemned.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
MAY FESTIVAL, BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
May 5-s, 1Sss-Reduced Rates Via Southern
Railway.

On account of the May Festival to be
held at Birmingham, Ala. May SIS, 1899,
the Southern Railway will sell tickets to
Birmingham, Ala, and return from points
within a radius of two hundred miles of
that point at rate of one fare for the round
trip, tickets to be sold May A, Sand g. with
final limit to return May IL, 1899. Also from
points within radius of $50 miles of Biz
mingham tickets will be sold at something
less than one fare for the round trip on
May and 6, with final limit to return May
9, 1899.
For further information call on Southern
Railway ticket agent. 4-lS-td
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
Mrs. Wius1ow's Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by
MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL
DREN WHILE TEETHING, with PER-
Feet SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHES the CHILD,
sOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN;
CURE WIND COLIC. and is the best rem
edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29

Ball Play, April 2S-(special.)- Mrs. Elis-
abeth benson, the aged mother Of ex-Con-
gresham w. II. benson, died here last
night. Her remains were carried to Lafay-
cite for interment.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
Daring Robbery at Livingston

Livingston. April 2S-(Special.)-A daring
robbery was committed here tonight While
the southbound passenger trai2 was at the
depot the agent started out to the train
with two packages of money In his hand
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29

all surprised that the decks weren't COW
cred with blood and mangled bodies, and
could scarcely believe it when they told US
no one was hurt
at shall never forget those few hours
I spent in front of the furnaces in Manila
bay. 1t seemed to me the longest day I
ever lived. I'm not anxious to go through
it again, and don't think any OF the others
aren
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
Postoflice I,nrgIarIzed

Lawrence, April 2S.-Cspeclai) burglars
broke into the postoffiee at this place last
night and secured a considerable amount
of stamps and money.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
Cuban Status

From the Philadelphia North American.
Spats-Do you think the Cubans really
know what they want?
Spinnagle-Yes; but it's against their pol
Icy to tell US, for fear we'd give it to them
and spoil their fun.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29

Tuscumbia, April 2S.-(speciaD-Reve
agents seized $50 cigars bearing the coun-
terfeit internal revenue stamp at this place
this woek. The cigars were from factory
24n Pennsylvania and are the same braid
as those recently seized in the larger
cities.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-29
THE ATHLETIC CLUB.
Arrangements Made TO Put II on Firm
Financial Basis.
Encouraging Reports Made at Special
Meeting Last Evening.

As was outlined i'm the News a few
days ago the prospects OF the Provi-
dence Athletic association are much
brighter shan they We're, and the an
nouncements made al the special meet
ing held last evening are very cheering.
Presidert John Shepard stated II the
meeting that arrangements were 10 be
made whereby the rent OF tfa club
would be reduced fully $4,000. This is
the move talked OF ny the first and sec
onl mortgage bondhOlders who viii
probably consolidate their interest and
lease the premises 10 The club at a re-
duced figure.
Mayor Baker. chairman OF the sub
scription committee, reported thar dur
ing the summer months the committee
had made "a vigorous struggle 10 raise
the necessary amount. The total mem
bership of the club had been divided up
into various lists. and the individual
members interviewed. Results showed
that up TO the first OF November there
we're unpaid bills for cu.rent EXPENSES
Amounting 40 s1l.362.G9. The amount
that the committee secured by sub
scription pledged by the members was
SIl 473.7s. About Sll more than was
necessary 10 wipe out the current bills
was secured. There is also due for ac-
crued rent and restaurant from the
club s3221 "a. but against this there
are accounts from members amount
ing 10 about $4671.6O. This shows a rea
sonable balance I'm favor II the club.
This report was received with great
delight and II was then voted thar n
circular should be sent out showing the
present good financial standing Of the
club
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-29
ElRI HWORMS IN FLOWER POTS.

Farthworms. or angle worms q thev
are often commonly called i'm the soil
In pots is a matter that eve seems 10
trouble the flower grower VI has been
disputcd poir' as 10 whether or not
they Go any real harm or whether they
are not " Some value in assisting dra "a
age. I think they are better ont OF 'h3
soil than in. Being of someW hat
slmv nature. like snails they impqrt 10
soil hv constantly working through ft.
much the same cnnsiStenev ne that in-
ducei bv blowing or cuHivatine mnd
when VI Is too wet and pafty 81 secms
tn kin the natural life aud friablaness
of the soil. maxine 10 tJngh aud putty
like When Ufuc,iCable Ii as wei 60
repJt the plant. using new soil ~ dur
IN gthe winter. s1turate the soil ln th-
Dot containing the W1~ms with a s0Iu
ton az lime water. Give enough 10 ir-
sure the peneir7ting ami eaturat.rg III
all the soil This should extcrnsn4te
IN pests There o. 30 danger nr gs.-
tinE too much lime in the water. a- 20
viii hold only certain uuauiity Wr-
mans Home COMPANION.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-29
GETTING THE NEWS.

The collection of news is not re-
stricted by any question of the cost OF
obtaining it. Fifty years ago Ii was
considered a remarkable feat for one
newspaper 10 obtain information OF an
important character I'm advance or
competitors. Today IL is n matter OF
comment il any newspaper fails To
publish all the news desired by it's
readers. IF war is fought on any part
of the earth there are reporters on the
firing line, and no expense is spared in
collecting and transmitting by the
quickest method available reports OF
events of worldwide importance. Today
the hiring of special trains. the string
ing of special line of telegraph wire,
the charter of ship, the hitting out of
an exploring expedition, or any other
great enterprise i'm the way of collect
ing information for the newspapers OF
the United States. Is so much a part of
the everyday business of Journalism
that such things are accepted as a mat
ter of course, or cause no more than q
passing comment.
Half a century ago the result of
national convention or election was not
known all over the country for weeks
afterwaId. In the case OF a national
tnnNtnltOlA lDudNs AtltEldPu Niltc iNeib
from the convention hall into the offices
of all the newspapers in the larger
cities. An operator sits near the plat
form of the presiding officer. and with
"A. mufiled key he sends over the wire
fun report OF the proceedings, with "a
description of every incident of inter-
est At the other end of the line is an
operator at "A typecasting machine re-
ceiving the report and putting IL into
lines as fast as received. When cam
didate for president has been nomi-
mated. extra editions OF the daily pa
peIs are selling on the streets of cities
a thousand miles away almost before
the applause for the winning man has
died out i'm the convention hall. Tho
people Of every city and town i'm the
| United States where a newspaper Is
published would feel themselves cheat
ed OF their rights IL they failed to re-
ceivc news Of the result Of an election
by midnight OF the day on which the
| ballots were cast.-Appletons Popular
| Science Monthly.