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The age-herald., 1899-12-19
GEN. FITZHUGH LEE
 SEEMS SATISFIED Appointment Will Not in Any
 Way Effect Him. FAV0RS CUBAN CONVENTION He Says the People Will be as Capable ofIndependent Government Then
 As They Will Ten
 Years from Now
FAV0RS CUBAN CONVENTION

New York, December 1S.-A dispatch to the Herald from Havana says:
 General Fftzhugh Lee is one of the de- partment commanders whose private opin- ion regarding Major-General Woods pro- motion to the supreme command of the is- land will not cause him to ask to be re- lieved.
 General Lee is confident that the pres- dent will ultimately provide for him a rigaditr-generalship in the regular army preliminary to retirement, as he does not look for further active service outside of Cuba. He expects to get along well with General Wood, though some of the plans attributed to the latter are not in conform fty with General Lees idea. General Lee is strongly opposed to further reduction of the American military forees.
 "'There Is not a ripple in my depart ment,' he said. We are building roads, the tobacco crop is good and everybody has work and is too busy for political agitation. But the moral effect of the presence of the troops is great and do not think that the people want them withdrawn.
 Eayors Constitutional Convention
 General Lee favors permitting the Gu
  when the census is completed, on the ground that the Cubans wall be as compe- tent for independent government then as they will be in ten years from now, but he would not withdraw American troops while the experiment is being tried.
 "A hint Is given that General Chaffee will not succeed General Wood in Santiago province. His friends are against it on the ground that conditions are unsatisfac- tory, and that he would be compelled to take the responsibility which should be- long to others. Reports of friction in Man zanillo and Guantanamo between Cubans and Spaniards, and of a call for more troops in Manzanillo, strengthen the views of Chaffees friends
 General Brooke has maintained that San tiago was the least satisfactory of all pro- vinces. He opposed General Woods reduc- tion of 9 per cent. of the Cnilitary force and dsapproved the reccmmendation for enlistment of Cubans under American of fcers Extensive preparations are being made for General Woods reception. He is likely to be embarrassed by the effort of various Cuban factions to make out of the demonstration an indorsement of them selves
 "Horatio s. Rubens, former counsel for the Cuban junta, who came in advance to smooth the way for General Wood is hav- ing much trouble in reconciling that faction which demands the removal of General Brooks insular cabinet and a clean sweep Of the officers. Leaders of the faction want to identify General Wood with themselves.
 Everything in this part of the island is quiet, and is likely to continue so. Santi- ago is less satisfactory but nothing excit- ing is probable, from present indications. Two weeks of Woods administration will be long enough to correct everything im- portant.'
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
". ". GRIFFIN,
 3O0-3II ". goth St.
THE RESULT IN JACKSON
Stallings Majority Estimated at Be-
 tween 60 and 100

Scottsboro, December 1s.-(Special.)- result of Saturdays primary, with seven precincts to hear from, gives Stallings a majority of Il votes over Tomlnson for governor. The returns from the remaining beats will make little change either way, and Staliings will get the county with from 50 to 100 majority. Johnstons majority for senator will reach 300 or more The repre- sentatives elected are Moody and Bull man.
 The democratic executive committee TOT the Fifth senatorial district, will meet with the democratic executive committee or Jackson county in this city on December 21 at 10 a. m., and will declare as the noml- nee for senator the candidate who receives a majority of the votes cast in the two counties composing the Fifth senatorial ois- trict
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
Serious Accident

Peter Hawk, driver for Hose Company No. l, was knocked down by street ear in Dexter avenue shortly before noon and sustained serious injuries.
 He was crossing Dexter avenue, returning from dinner. At the time and place coal wagon was passing and prevented his hear ing the street car Suddenly he was struck by the car with terrific force. Three ribs were broken and other. injuries sustained. Bystanders assert that the motorman did rot ring the bell. Hawks says if the bell was rung he could not have heard it. He was removed to his nome in Madison ave- nue, between Hill and McDonough streets.
 E. E. KERSH.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
FLORIDA, CUBA
Or Porto Rico Via the Southern Rail-

Or Porto Rico Via the Southern Rail-
 way.
 Double daily service on quick and conven- tent schedule Is now offered via Southern Railway to points in Florida, making close connection for Cuba or Porto Rico. via either Tampa or Miami. Through sleener birmingham to Jacksonville. leaving Bir ,nineham 4:40 D. m.; also through sleeper Atlanta to Tampa, connecting with morning train from Birmingham.
 This Is the most comforta bie and best route to points in Florida, Cuba or Porto Rico Cheap excursion rates now in effect For rates, schedules sleeper reservations. etc. amply to any agent Southern Railway, ar c. E. Jackson, T. P. A, Birmingham, Ala 11-29-tf
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
Some ApI oia:ments

The governor made the following ap- pontmentS today:
 To be notaries public and ex-officio jus tices of the peace-J. A. Suddreth, beat [, Fayette county; F. c. Grayson beat 10, Washington county; P. H. Cook, beat 14, Colbert county; John Marlborough beat 2l, Clarke county; Oscar Johnson, beat 9, Bald win county; Thomas Warrick, beat II, Gull man county; B. F. McCrary, beat 12, Hale county; J. M. Kinney beat 16, Cullman county; James Beeson beat 35, Jackson county; J. A. Gilchrist beat 2, Lawrence county; John T. Sells, beat ,, DeKalb coun- ty; J. C. Hall, beat [, Elmore county.
 To be constables-Wm. B. Parker, peat It, Cullman county: w. c. McDaniel, beat F, Cherokee county; w. E. Gibson, beat lz, Marshall county; P. E. Williams, beat 13. Chambers county; E. w. Hooks, beat 1T, Sumter county; James Jones, beat I, Cal houn county; John Brandon, beat 10, Geneva county; c. B. Jones, beat ', Cham bers.
 To be justices of the peace-W. J. Horn beat II, Coffee county; l.. D. Fargason beat II, Tallapoosa county; J. ID. Peppers beat 4, Tallapoosa county.
 To be commissioner Fourth district, Blount county-James White
 Several gentlemen were in the gov ernor's office tGlis morning, asking for the onnointment as circuit clerk of Geneva countv. The governor had heard of no va cancv in the clerks office of Geneva, ana sent a telegram of inquiry to the propate judpe Judge Rooch replied that Clerk Pnrvis had not resigned and there was no vacancy. How the rumor of the vacancy -orlginated, no one seems to know
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
PRIMARY FOR WILCOX
Executive Committee Decides to Hold
 Election January 27, 1900

Camden December 1S.-(Special)-A meeting of the county democratic executive committee was held yesterday and the primary election plan was adopted by a vote Of A to 10.
 The date for holding the primary for county offices is January 27, 1900 Members of the legislature and state officers Will be selected iater
 There were many who favored the con- vention plau but they could not muster sufficient strength to be successful. Over whelming petitions came from the people asking for a primary, and the request was granted.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
WILL INCREASE FUNDS
Secretary of Treasury Announced That
 He Would Make Such an Order

Washington, December 1S.-The secretary of the treasury announced at the close of business today that he would increase the funds in depository banks now existing. and would designate new depository banks which may apply and qualify themselves by deposit of United States bonds as the law requires. To such banks the incoming receipts from internal revenue, estimated at about one million dollars per day, will be distributed. The large balance in the treasury will enable the government to de- posit to a total of $3O,OO0,000 or $40,0OO,0O0 should so much be applied for
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
Bishop Turner stricken with Paralysis,

Savannah, Ga., December 1S.-Late last might Bishop H. M. Turner of the African M. E. church, while in council with his presiding elders, was prostrated by slight stroke of paralysis. Today consultation of physicians was held and 1t was given out that no immediate te danger was apprehend- ed The attack was caused by oVerWorK.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
One of the most attractive entertainments

One of the most attractive entertainments ever given in Birmingham will be the "Chldrens Carnival" to take place at the Auditorium on December 27. There will be only one performance so do not miss see ing 200 of the best-drilled little girls and boys in all Dixie Land. The carnival is under the auspices of the Daughters of the Confederacy, with Professor Weissner as Instructor It will certainly be the event of the season.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
GOVERNOR WILL
 ISSUE STATEMENT That Will Make Somebody
 Sick" WILL NOT ATTEND MEETING The Governor Thinks We'll of His Can didacy for Senator, and Says the Results Are Just as
 He Expected
WILL NOT ATTEND MEETING

Age-Herald Bureau Hotel Mabson. Mont gomery, December 1S.-(SpeciaL)-A New York lawyer, the university alumni or somebody else have smoked the governor out' on the land question, and tomorrow talked-about scandal.
 I saw Governor Johnston in his office this afternoon and obtained this information from him direct.
 q will issue little deliverance on the land question tomorrow that will make some, one sick is the language in which the governor expressed himself. Further than this the governor would say not a word on the subject.
 He had not prepared his "deliverance" this afternoon, or if he had, none of the clerks in the office knew about it.
 It is the general belief here that the gov ernor will make last strong effort to have the trustees uphold the action of the few in permitting the sale, for the matter is recog- nized by his friends as greatly damaging to him. There can be no doubt but that the governors statement concerning the-"dark and devious manner of the sale will be awaited with much interest.
 Pleased With Result
 The governor was very much elated over the result of the primary elections Satur- day. His countenance clearly. showed this though Physically he shows the strain of his three weeks of hard canvassing. 'The result in all three of the counties was just as I expected,'' he said. II am feeling very good over the outcome, and am confident of ultimate success
 asked the governor if he expected to at tend the meeting of the alumni of the Uni- vrsity in Tuscaloosa tomorrow. "I am not an alumnus of the University was his reply
 twill you attend the meeting of the board of trustees Wednesday," 'I have not decided yet was the reply Secretary Cory had previously told me that the governor would rot go to Tuscaloosa.
 He will go to Washington on the Fist to attend a meeting of some commission, of which he was recently appointed member by President Mckinley. From Washington he will go to New York, and he said that he would not again be in his office before the 18th or 29th instant. He will spend Christmas with Mrs Johnston. who is still confined in a hospital in New York.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
Big Strike at Chicago

Chicago, December 1S.-A riot occurred today at Thirty-nlnth street and Calumet avenue, where the strike of the tunnel miners is in progress. Several non-union men emerging from the tunnel were as- saulted by strikers and during the general fight which followed shots were fired and, several men on both sides badly beaten. No one was struck by the Outlets Nine of the strikers were arrested.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
TO FLORIDA OR CUBA,

If you are contemplating trip to Florida, Cuba or Porto Rico you will find 1t to your interest and advantage to correspond with the undersigned regarding schedules. rates, and sailing dates of steamers. The Plant system trains run direct to ports without change or transfer. Address R. L. Todd, division passenger agent, 16 Commerce street, Montgomery, Ala.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
Resolution to Thank schley

Washington, December 1S.-Senator Pet tigrew of South Dakota today introduced joint resolution rendering to Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley and the officers and men under his command the thanks of con gress flor highly distinguished conduct in conflict with the enemy, as displayed by him in the destruction of the Spanish fleet off the harbor of Santiago July 3, 1S9S.'
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
A DEAITTIFIJL 1900 CALENDAR

The Passenger Department of the Central of Georgia Railway and Ocean Steamship company has issued very handsome call endar for 1900, either of which they will send to any address upon receipt of cents in hostage. In making requests please mention this paper. Address,
 SOLON JACOBS, Commercial Agent, Birmingham Ala
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
Recruiting Has Begun

Halifax, N. S., December 1S.-Recruting for second Canadian military contingent for service in South Africa was commenced today in Halifax. Only cavalry and field artillery are being received. It is expected the contingent will get away in two weeks.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE TO FLORIDA

The Southern Railway have double daily service Birmingham to points in Florida. Trains leave Birmingham 6 a. m. and 4:4O n. m. Morning train makes close connec- ton at Atlanta with sleeper for Tampa, Fla. Afternoon train carries sleeper, Bir- mineham to Jacksonville, Fla Call at off, flee 2O19 First avenue for further informa- ton. u-25-tf
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
-------------- --- Gilbert Wins ChamDious1ip

Batavia, N. Y, December 1S.-On the grounds of the Batavia Gun club today Fred Gilbert, of Spirit Lake, Iowa. won the inanmate target championship of America from Wm. Crosby, of Batavia, N. T., by score of 120 to 119.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
St. Cha,l,s heatre to be Kebuilt

St. Louis, December 1S.-Col. John P. Hopkins of the Hopkins circuit court an- nounced today that he will rebuild the St. Charles theater which burned in New Or leans recently. The new play house, which will cost $200,00G and seat 5000 people, will probably be erected at the corner of Com mercia1 alley and St. Charles street, ad- joining the Academy of Music.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
Big Failure

Quite sensation was created in business circles here by the assignment of E. l. cadden, one of the leading furnishing es- ta a5lishments in Montgomery. MT. Cadden closed his store this morning and Yolun- tarily took the oata of bankruptcy. me Fatalities are given in at $S500, and the assets are S22.50 in cash, watch and wear ing apparel $5o and all of the stock of goods fixtures, etc, less $9O0.50 exemptions. This will leave very little for the creditors
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
A CHRISTMAS TIp. Seq bPi, 9an,' maas m k g

present that is more certain to give pleas ure all the year round than a good picture. You can find a sp,endid collection of real works of art, embracing charming water colors, Copley and Plantno prints-every one framed just rght-at Colby's Wall Paper and Art Store, 2023 First avenue.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowledge so of ten expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy, fulflls every wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability to hold water and scalding pain in passing it, bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often during the day, and to get up many times during the night. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists in fifty cent and one-dollar sizes.
 You may have a sample bottle of this wonderful discovery and a book that tells more about it, both sent absolutely free by mail address Dr. Kilmer e& Co, Bing- hamton N Y. When writing mention that YOU read this generous offer in The Daily Age Herald.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
Mortgage Sale.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in mortgage executed by w. D. Browning, doing business as The Browning Engineering Company to the Milner G Kettig Company, which mortgage is recorded in Volume 253, page 166 of the record in the probate office Of Jefferson county, Alabama, the undersigned, the Milner & Kettig Company, will proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, on Saturday, the 9th day of Jan uary, 1900 at the court house door in Bir- mingham, Jefferson county, Ala, within the legal hours of sale, the following de- scribed property, situated on tots 9, 10 Il and 12, in subdivision G, block 114 accord ing to the Elyton Land Company's map of Birmingham, in Birmingham, Jefferson county, state of Alabama, to-wit: One iron-covered frame shop building BOX % feet, with overhead crane and trolley bars.
 One shed building 1Sx27 feet.
 One Broom office building 10x2S feet, all situated on lots g, 10, Il and 12, in subdi- vision G. block 114, according to the Eyton Land Company's map of Birmingham, Ala. One 16-horse power c. c. Erie engine. One 36X10 tubular boiler; all main shaft ing, counter shafts. pulleys and belts, as follows, to-wit:
 COUNTER SHAFTS. One 3-16 line shaft 16' long; three 3-16 Journal Boxes; two 2 3-16 set collars; one W. s. pulley 20xS; one w. S. pulley 12x10; 10x5; one 15-16 main line shaft 32'' long; one 15-16 compression coupling fitted; four 15-16 2f' heavy double brace drop.
 HANGERS.
 One iron pulley 30x12. C. R. Face; one iron pulley 20xS, c. R. Face one iron pull ley 36X14, C. R. Face; one iron pulley 1SxS, c. R. Face; one iron pulley 24xs, c. R. Face; one iron pulley 30x2i, St. Face; one iron pulley 30x14 St. Face; one iron pulley 20xS, c. R. Face; one w. s. pulley 22x12, c. R. Face.
 BELTINGS ESTIMATED IN USED. Leather Betting:
 46 feet 10'.
 46 feet G.
 46 feet e.
 29 feet e..
 54 feet 5'.
 46 feet 4''.
 fl feet A.
 26 feet 4''.
 24 feet 4'.
 45 feet 31A".
 SS feet BE-.
 fl feet BE-.
 22 feet 3".
 34 feet g.
 46 feet 2h'
 22 feet 2".
 One post drilling machine. One standing desk.
 One No. letter press
 One drawing board and benches One blue print board and glass. One lamp.
 One revolving desk chair Two plain split bottom chairs. And any property and improvements of any kind that is located on said premises, or used in connection with said business, all being in one iron-covered frame shop building 90x95, one shed building 1Sx27', one Groom office building 10x2S all being situ- ated in lots 9, 10, Il and 12 in subdivision G, block 1N, according to the Elyton Land Company's map of Birmingham, Ala, Jeff ferson county.
 Default having been made in the payment of said mortgage, said sale will be for the payment of the debt secured by said mort gage, together with the costs and charges on same
 THE MILNER & KETTIG CO,
 Mortgages. CLOVER & MARK, Attorneys for Mort gagees 12-5-tues-3t
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
Fire in Huntsville

Huntsville, December 1S.-(Special.)- Milligan store on the public square, occu- pied by c. C. Batter saloon, was partially destroyed by fire early this morning. Loss, $3,OOO; covered by insurance.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with your water and let it stand twenty-four hours a sediment or settling indicates an unheal- thy condition of the kidneys; if it stains the hnen 1t is evidence of kidney trouble; too frequent desire to pass it or pain in the back is also convincing proof that the kid neys and bladder are out of order.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
PRATT CITY NEWS
Forty Coke Ovens Have Been Ccmplet-
 ed and Will Soon Go to Work
DecenheI

Pratt City, December 1s.-(Special.)- About forty of the new coke ovens, now in course of construction by the Tennessee company, are completed and in operation
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry B. Gray Is a candidate for Treas- urer of Jefferson county subject to the &C., tion of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19

Andrew W. Burgin, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to action of democratic party.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19

James A. Downey Is candidate for sher- if of Jefferson county subject to the &C., ton of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19

H. c. Miller Is candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19

You should see specimens of Home Photography at Har- rison's. This is a new feature.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
ANNOUNCE EMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

George ". Sherling is a candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 E. L. Higdon Is a candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
Christmas
 Presents!

You can buy Christmas Gifts cheaper than ever before known in the Furniture line-on account of my going out of business Jan- uary 1st.
The age-herald., 1899-12-19
THESE ARE A FEW PRICES:

Ladies' hand-carved Desk .S 50 White Enamel Iron Bed, spring and
 excelsior cotton topmattress ..s.. 50 Mating in bole, 1211c up to....... 30 Curtain Poles and fixtures ......... 15 Shades, good as new............... 15 Fancy Christmas Rockers, 9sc upto. co All heavy goods at 40 per cent dis
 count from sale price.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-17
SUSTAINED BY PUBLIC.
Young White Man in Georgia
Killed by a Negro.

Odum, Ga, May 13.-Last night
at Reddish's near here, a young
white man named Gus Copeland
went to the house of Kid Alex,
colored, and tried to decoy Alexis
wife from the house. She refused
togo. Copeland became angry and
cursed her. Alex came out and
politely requested Copeland to
leave COPELAND pulled a pistol
and fired two shots at the negro.
Alex returned the fire with three
shots, each of which struck Cope
land in the breast. Alex was
unhurt. Copeland succeeded in
getting into his buggy. -Four miles
from the scene of the shooting he
fell out of the buggy dead. Alex,
the negro, has fled; but he could
safely return, as public sentiment
over whelmingly sustains him.
The coroner's jury, which will sit
tomorrow, will unquestionably
pronounce the homicide justifable
The State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-17
WEDNESDAY, MAY II.

Gov. Flower, of New York, is
dead. He was worth several mil
lions, but they could not save him
from the dread summons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-05-17
Monument at Edgefield.

EdgeGe!d is at last to have e
monument to her Confederate dead
The following description of the
shaft we clip from the Baltimore
Sun:
The Baltimore Sun says: "The
Alexandria Marble works have just
been awarded the contract for a
Confeder ate soldiers monument,
to be erected at Edgefeld. S. c.,
bv the ladies of that city. The
shaft will be Barre granite, % feet
in height and Will be surmoanted
by bronze figure of a Confederate
soldier with his.gun i'll the position
to ''resist cavalry" The
stone work will be executed at the
quorry and the figure will be cast
at one of the noted foundries in the
United States. The front of the
monument we'll bear the inscrip.
tion: Erected by the women Of
Edgafeld, S. c., to the memory Of
their Confederate dead" The
work will be completed ard tht
monument unveiled early next
autumn"