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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10
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DR.. Humphreys

Specifics act directly upon the disease,
without exciting disorder in other parts
of the system. They Cure the Sick.
NO. CURES. PRICES.
1-Fevers. COMPOSITIONS, determinations. .25
2-WOrms. Worm Fever, Worm Colic... rs
3-Teething, Collie, Crying, wakefulness rs
4-Diarrhea, of Children or Adults. ..... rs
5-Dysentery, Gripings, Bilious Colic... .25
6-ChOlera, Cholera Morbus Vomiting. as
7-COughs. Colds, Bronchitis ............. .25
S-Neuralgia. Toothache, Faceache..... as
9-Headache. Sick Headache, Vertigo. as
1O-Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach. rs
11-suppressed or Painful Periods. rs
12-Whites. Too Profuse Periods. ........ as
13-CrOup, Laryngitis, Hoarseness...... as
14-salt Rheum. Eryspelas, Eruptions.. .25
15-Rheumatism. Rheumatic Pains. ..... .25
16-Malaria. Chills, Fever and Ague. .25
17-Piles. External or Internal ........... rs
1S-Ophthalmia. Weak or Infiamed Eyes as
19-Catarrh. Influenza. Cold in the Head as
Cough rs
21-Asthma. Difficult Breathing .....,.... rs
22-Ear Discharge, Earache. .25
23-Scrofula. Swellings and Ulcers...... rs
24-General Debility, Weakness. rs
2S-DrOpsy, Fluid Accommodations. rs
26-Sea-Sickness, Nausea. Vomiting. rs
27-Kidney Diseases Observation-Disclosures. .25
2S-Nervous Debility. 90
2S-sore Mouth. or Canker. rs
3O-Urinary Weakness. wetting Bed. as
31-Painful Menses. Pruritus rs
32-Diseases of the Heart, Palpitations. 4 90
33-EpiIepsy. st. vitus' Dance. ..........1. 90
34-sOre Throat. Quinsy. Diphtheria... rs
35-Chronic COMPOSITIONS. Headaches. rs
77-Grip. Hay Fever. rs
DR.. Humphreys Manual of all Diseases at your
Druggists or Mailed Free.
Sold by druggists, or sent on receipt OF price.
Humphreys Med. Co., Cor. William John Sts.,
New York
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10

THE BEST REMEDY FOR FLUx.-Mr.
Matthias, a well-known stock dealer Of
Pulaski, KY, says: CATER suffering for
over week with fiux, and my physician
having failed to relieve me, was advised
to try Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy, and have the pleasure
of stating that the half of one bottle cured
me-"
For sale by TX. Taft, Stafford Springs !;
Fl. f. Cady, Stafford.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10
Curious Fact.

A "down east man tells of an
amusing encounter he had in barber e
shop in western town:
The barber was very tall. very
black negro who rejoiced in the eupho-
NOUS name of Carolinus Washington.
He seemed disposed to conversation,
and in the course of his remarks he
asked his new customer from what part
of the country he came.
'From Maine, - returned the gentle
man briefly.
81 was sure OBJ it. sab - said the bar
Der. with enthusiasm. 81 come from
Bangor, Me-. myself, sab. and there's
something about a Maine man you
can't mistake. We all look alike, sab,
in way, as you might say, we OATS
born and brought up in de state oh
Maine. It's a most Gu GUS fact, sahl'
youths Companion.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
Ang. ID, 1869.

Items Of local interest taken from the columns
of The Press, thirty years ago.l
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10

MARRIAGEs.-W Wales, August Z, 1869,
Edward r. Shaw aud Emma Needham
Stafford, July 81, by Rev. F. L. Batch
elder, P. Hall and Mrs. Eliza Wallace,
both of Union.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09
Marines on the Move

New York, November S.-A special to the
Times from Montreal says:
England does not intend to be taken
unawares in any move that may be made
in the Pacific as a result of possible COM
against her in that quarter of the globe.
at is learned that a strong detachment
of marines, whose sailing from England
was not announced, will arrive at Halifax
tomorrow or the day after en- route to
Esquimaut, the strongest British strong
hold and naval base in the Pacific ocean.
The Notifications at Esquimault are also
undergoing considerable Strengthening, and
enlargement, and large number of heavy
guns have recently been shipped across
the continent to be mounted at that
fortress
1.-THE reason for this strengthening of
Esquimault lies in the apprehension of the
imperial government that Russia may seize
England in the east. Recent concerted ac-
ton of the Russian and French fleets in
the Mediterranean which drew out pro-
test from Great Britain taking in con-
junction with significant utterances by the
Russian and French press may have led
the British war Office to determine the pre-
cautionary steps of which the strengthen
ing of Esquimault and Halifax YoEsn a
part.
1.-THE. actual strength of the force of ma
rines now on their way to Esquimault Is
not known. They are conveyed by a
steamer especially chartered for the pur-
pose"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09
BESSEMER
Items of Interest From That Busy
City.

Bessemer. November S.-(Special.) miss
Julia Woolley, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. T. Woolley, of Arlington avenue, and
MIR. Chelsea Hagler, both of this city, were
married last night at o'clock by the Rev.
Mr.. Kelly at the parsonage of the First
Methodist church in Birmingham.
There Is a strong movement in town in
favor of the city council backed up by all
classes of citizens, petitioning the Ala
bama Great Southern railroad for a more
commodious and convenient depot building
at this point. The present building has long
been totally inadequate to the needs of the
city. The road.has applied for right of way
along Alabama avenue, matter which Is
now in the hands of the railroad committee
Of the city council
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09
VICTORIA RETAINS UNDIMIEISHED
CONFIDENCE In GENERAL WHITE
ship prevents particularizing but you may
expect good news soon"
HAD A CLOSE GALL
Dublin Fusileers Meet With Beers at
Fort Wylie.

Estcourt, Natal, November 5.-Bngadier-
General Wolfe-M Murray has received import
ant dispatches from Ladysmith by a rum
her, but their contents have not yet been
divulged.
The armored train with a detachment of
the Dublin Fusileers with railroad en-
cheering staff which left here for Colonso
to repair the line yesterday evening and
which also intended to go through to Lady
smith If possible, has returned here. The
commanding officer reports they proceeded
beyond Colonso and found the dwellings
there untouched. There had been no loot
ing except in the single case of a store,
which WAS looted by I<afiirs.
Several prisoners Were arraigned before
General e-Murray this morning 1t is
reported That 1.-THE Beers are now within
twenty miles of here. The bullet holes in
the uniforms of the, Dublin volunteers SHOW
the narrowness of their escape from Fort
Ny1e, wnloh was only effected after the
heavy fire of the Dublin Fusileers had at
hicted severe loss on the Beers.
"A member of the garrison wtlo was hard
pressed by the Beers leaped into the river
amd shower of bullets, and, diving re-
peatedly, reached far bank unseatned
General French managed to leave Lady,
smlun by the last train from There Four
miles from Colonso the Beers fired on the
urdlh, Out no one was HIT The general is
going ITO Capetown in order to take COM
mand or the cavalry. The border regiment
arrived here ON Friday.
o-lnspector Petley of the Natal police
says that his men alone, forming one of
several burial parties inferred sixty-four
Boers, Who We're killed at the battle of
Talana Hill.
Inc Dublin Fusieers are being served
Watn new kits, as they lost everything i'm
the retreat from Dundee.
Inc colonial forces are already fighting
IN their snirtsleeves, and it is expected thar
thls Will spread to all the forces before
long.
Details in regard to General Rrockle-
huIsts operations on Friday toward Dew
drop Show THAT the British force consisted
OF the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Bussars
Voiunteer Cavalry, with battery mounted
antantry, uha Fifth Dragons, Royston's
Light Horse and two batteries At midday
1eheral BrocklehurSt drove the Beers from
all their positions, shelled three of their
gums into silence and headed off 900 Beers
from the Pietermaritzburg road. The Lisht
ftorse pressed too far into gully and were
extrfcated by the Dragons, all getting
safely away. Under a heavy fire Lieuten.
ant Pomeroy, of the Fifth Dragon G1rards
pluckily rescued dismounted trooper from
the IRE zone. The British casualties were
sight' Inc moral effect is excellent,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09

Postmaster Morgan of Carrollton, Ar
rested BY Inspectors.

Postottice Inspectors Bass and Rosson re-
turned yesterday from Carrollton, Pickens
county, where they had been for week
or more investigating the condition of the
postoffice at that place. AS result of
their investigation Postmaster M. l.. Nor
gan was arrested on a charge of embezzle-
ment. The inspectors claim that Postmas-
ter Morgan has misappropriat ted postofice
funds to the amount of $780,
The accused man was taken to Tuscaloosa
Tuesday and given preliminary hearing
before United States Commissioner Green.
The commissioner adjudged him guilty and
required him to make bond in the sum of
$1,000 for his appearance before a higher
court.
Morgan has splendid family connections
and has always stood well with his friends
at home. He had no trouble in securing
bondsmen.
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pede of their mules threw the whole force
into disorder The British batteries were
observed in long line on the plains in
the direction of the Beers center along the
Table Hill, from which our artillery opened
on the English batteries coming into po-
sttion from Dombardskop with Creuzot.
The second shell fell in, their midst. 1t was
followed by shot after shot, drawing the
British concealed batteries.
From to IL the hill was a vertiaible In
ferno of kissing, whistling fragments of
shells. At first the British failed to reach
the HILL while the Boer fire told heavily.
Eventually the British reached the Beers
and showered shells on our gunners. The
Beers could only occasionally fire their
guns. While wounded gunner bandaged
himself, another fought, oblivious to the
fragments of shells at his back. DIR. Hollis
was killed while bandaging the wounded.
.'In the meanwhile the burghers got their
howitzers further forward and into place,
and the extreme end of Mayors battery
got in deadly work"
The remainder of the dispatch has not
been received,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09
FITZHUGH LEE
TALKS OF CUBA
Says Peace and Prosperity Are
Spreading in the Island.
CRIME ON THE DECREASE
Prominent Cubans Very Much Divided
as to What Course Should Be
Taken for the Future We'll
fare of Themselves.

New York, November s.-"The Future of
Cuba is a paper by Major General Fftz-
hugh Lee, which will appear in the Inde-
pendent tomorrow, as follows:
when will the United States evacuafe
Cuba? That is a question I am svery fire.
quently asked, and l suppose it is natural
Tor people to presume that from my pecu-
nar facilities of observation in the island
L might have some knowledge, or at least
some opinion about it.
Nevertheless, have no such knowledge
and no opinion. With The best of good will
on the part of our government, L desire to
keep its pledges and leave The inhabitants
of Cuba to enjoy their independence in their
own way. There are many difficulties in
the way of withdrawal, and whether or not
we have in the last six months made prog
ress toward the end. am unable 10 say.
Yet can say that during the last six
monitns crime has decreased and peace and
prosperity are spreading or reviving in a
great measure. This, however, seems at
trlbutable to the presence of the United
States troops, whom the chief property
holders and conservative business men in
sist must stay. The Cubans themselves
seem TO be very much divided in opinion
as to what ought to be done. Some want an
independent republic Immediately. Others
Insist that Cuba shall oe annexed to the
United atates, and great numbers of Others
seem to have no positive opinions concern
ing the path their country should pursue.
There is, of course, on the part of a ma
jointly lack of understanding of the diff
hculties CT sen-government.
AT present The census is being taken in
Cuoa, and for the first time shall have
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09
GADSDEN
Alabama State Baptists Are in Conven-
ton

Gadsden, November .-tSpecial)-The
seventy-eighth annual session of the Ala
bama Baptist state convention met at 10
o'clock today in the First Methodist church.
Devotional exercises were conducted by
Rev. j. G.. Lowrey. After the enrolment
of delegates the convention organized by
electing Hon. II. S. d. Mallory Selma
president; r. E. Pettus and Rev. A. C.
Davidson, vice-president; w. A. David
secretary. The new president, Mr.. Mallory,
is brother-in-law of the late president
DR.. w. c. Cleveland. The address of well
come was delivered by w. I. Murphy, of
Gadsden, and the response was made by
Paul Carson, of Selma. DR.. Kerfoot made
an address for home missions and Dr.
Frost made an address for the Sunday
schools. The afternoon session was pre-
sided over by DR.. r. E. Pettus, of Hunts
Vile, and the feature of the session was
a memorial service in memory of the late
PRESIDENT, DR.. Cleveland. Addresses touch
ing upon his life and character were deliv-
cred by Dr. B. H. Crumpton, ]. G. Harris
and President Mallory. The convention
sermon was preached at night by Revf Nc
Laughlin, of Louisville.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09
CAME FOR PHELPS
Officer Wilkinson, of Lexington, Arrived
Yesterday.

Officer Wilkinson arrived in the city yes
terday from Lexington, KY, with papers
authorizing him to take J. Phelps, an en-
ploye of the E. E. Forbes music house,
back to Kentucky.
Phelps was arrested several days ago by
detective Bodeker on charge of having
sloped from Lexington with another mans
wife. When escorted to the police station
Phelps made a strenuous denial of the
charge and stated that his wife had never
been married before and that the arrest
was for the purpose of persecution. In this
statement he was corroborated by Mrs.
Phelps.
AS soon as the arrest was made the po-
lice authorities of Lexington were notified
and Mr.. Wilkinson came for his prisoner
yesterday. He will leave for Kentucky ac-
companied by Mr.. Phelps this morning.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09
NEW YORK

New York, November 8.-Returns re-
turns received from up the state today IN
crease the republican assembly member
ship nfnety-five against ffty-three demo-
Gratis, republican gain of twelve.
In New York county the largest TamnaIly
plurality was that of the candidate for SUR
rogate, Abner C. Thomas, $3.50. He was
formerly Henry George header Ex-Jus-
tice Joseph f. DAILY, fusion candidate tor
supreme judge who was expected to get
many democratic votes, did not head the
poll for his ticket. THE independent labor
vote, as indicated by the vote for John 5.
Crosby for supreme judge, was $500, or
5000 less than the socialist vote. The Tam
many piuralities in the several counties are
about normal, the gains of assemblymen in
this city being due largely to combinations
with citizens unfon and labor men against
repu blfcan candidates.
Richard Croker to-day again expressed his
regret that the democrats up the state
had no organization" and although he did
not say so, 1T is inferred that Tammany
campaign of 1900. Mr.. Croker pointed to
Nebraska as an illustration of what en-
ergetic work will do, and declared that the
democrats can carry New York state in
1900.
Senator Platt and Assemblyman Mazet
today denied interviews In which they were
credited with denying that Assemblyman
Stewards seat would surely be contested.
They said that a contest would be RfAde
only in cases where fraud was discovered.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09
THE REPORTS CONFIRM
YESTERDAYS DISPATCHES
Continued From First Page.

Continued From First Page.
over the republican candidates by approxi-
mately Il, 800 majority. The official count, it
is thought, will not materially change these
figures. They elected eleven state senators
for four-year terms, which, with their four
hold-overs, will give them fifteen out of
total of twenty-six in the upper house of
the general assembly In the lower house,
composed of ninety-one members, the DEM
ocrats elected sixty-six, while the republic
cans will have only twenty-five delegates in
the Legislature to meet in January of next
year. In Baltimore city the democrats elect
ed a judge of the court of appeals, clerk of
the city court, sheriff states attorney, city
surveyor and three judges of the supreme
court. The plurality in Baltimore city of
all the democratic candidates runs close up
to those of the leaders on the ticket, while
in the counties local politicians cut down
the majority of the successful candidates
for local offices.
Many theories have been advanced as to
the cause of the democratic landslide, but
a careful analysis shows that the demo-
cratic independent voters supported Colonel
Smith, while many dsgruntled republicans
either remained away from the polls or
cast their ballot for the democratic candi-
date.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09
Confirms the Repoi t

Estcount, November 6.-Mr. Burnard,
proprietor of the railway hotel at Lady
smith. has arrived here with companion.
having eluded the Boer outposts by night
riding along Kaffr paths. He confirms the
report that when General White requested
that the women and children be permitted
to depart General Joubert replied that he
would only allow them to get away under
the muzzles or fire of his guns. Mr.. Bur-
nard views the situation gravely and saws
that none of the British artillery Is ap-
parently able to cope with the Boer seige
guns.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09
American Politics From London

London, November S.-The Daily News,
commenting upon the American elections.
says it believes Mr.. Bryan has no chance
for the presidency and that Mr.. McKin-
ley has every reason to hope for second
term.
president Mckinley" 1t declares, twill
now have a free hand In the Philippines.
Nevertheless he had better make haste to
win. He has obtained a sort of renewed
lease of public confidence, but nothing
more"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09
VIRGINIA

Richmond. November S.-The returns
show that the state senate will be entirely
democratic, the only member outside of the
regular party nominees being w. B. Sands.
independent democrat. from Isle of Wight.
The house will be composed of ninety-three
regular democrats. three Independent and
four republicans. Martin will secure the
nomination in the party caucus for United
States senator by safe majority.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09
Natal Field Artillery Moves

Estcourt. Natal. November 6.-10:45 a. m.-
The Natal field artillery left camp today,
escorted by troops of the Imperial light
horse, carbineers and Natal police. The
destinat ton of the force is unknown Fir
ing was heard this morning in the direction
of Colenso, from which it is believed the
Beers have resumed the bombardment Of
Ladysmith.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09
Reported Death of Two Negroes

Coroner Dallas will leave this morning for
Henry Ellen to investigate the reported
death of two negroes who are said to have
been killed mar that place late yesterday
afternoon. f
No definite information could be ascer-
tanned regarding the details of the affair.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09
Beers SIDE OF THE STORY
They Give an Account Of the Battle at
Nicholsons Mex.

Capetown, November 5-The following is
an official description from Pretoria of the
battle of Nicholson's Mex:
General Joubert was in supreme COM
mand The Britishers advanced in the
darkness on the republics force on the
right of the hill formed by the Free Skaters
commanded by General Cronje. A stam-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09

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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09
OHIO

Columbus, November S.-The statisticans
at the republican headquarters have been
busy all day and night endeavoring to
secure some accurate figure on the plurai-
ty of Judge Nash. the republican candidate
for governor, and tonight an unofficial
table of pluralities by counties was COM
pleted. This shows that IN fifty-seven
counties Nash, republican. has 1899 over
Mclean, democrat, and in thirty-one Nc
Lean has .03I over Nash. This gives Nash
over Mclean in the state 1854 1t Is not
believed the official returns will make any
change in the figures. No figures are avail
able on the total vote in the state as the
committee has sought to obtain only plu-
ralities. Notwithstanding efforts were
made to get the vote for Jones, returns
have been secured from only 40 of the IS
counties. These include the counties in
which the heaviest Jones vote was polled
and show total of $1,000. The remaining
counties viii swell the Jones vote to 100. 600.
The republican figures on the Legislature
are: House-Republcans, 81; democrats,
49, doubtful, 3.
Senate-Republicans, IS; democrats, III;
doubtful. q
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09
OPELIKA

Hon w. j. Sanford Announces as Can.
didate for Governor
opelika. November S.-(SpeciaL)-At the
solicitation Of numerous friends Hon. w. J.
Sanford has announced as a candidate for
the democratic nomination for governor
and will at once begin vigorous CAM
paign.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09

During the fair all Gate City
and North Birmingham cars
will come in First Avenue
route and go out Nineteenth
Street and Eighth Avenue
route.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09
Jockey Mooney In Town

Jockey w. Mooney arrived in the city
yesterday morning with his managed, AL
Anderson. Mooney win be seen in the
saddle today. He owns a couple of 2-year-
olds which he shipped to New Orleans
where they will race this winter.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09

Springfield, ILL.,, November 81. w. Dem
ton, of Bloomington. has sold the saddle
horse, DR.. x. to Colonel May, of New Or
leans, for $3.50.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09
PERSONAL.

J. Gus Pierce. a prominent merchant OF
Carbon Hill. Is in the city.
Thomas f. West of West Point. Miss, Is
In the city, guest Of tn Florence.
Captain ]. w. Ball, of the police force Of
Atlanta, is among the state fair visitors.
Editor H. C. Graham of the Selma Jour-
nal was among the visitors to the fair on
Tuesday.
John Kirkwood, who owns and operates
one of the largest coal mines In Walker
county, is a visitor to the fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Patterson of Mont
gomery are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
James A. Allen at 521 North Nineteenth
street.
d. +. McDonough, soliciting freight agent
of the Kansas City. Memphis and Birming-
ham Railroad company, with headquarters
in Atlanta, is in the city.
j. c. Maxwell, cashier of the Alexandria
City bank; Colonel G. A. Sorrell, Council
man l.. q. Thomas and o. P. Fugua, of
Alexandria City, accompanied by their
wives, are taking in the fair.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-09

H. c. Miller Is a candidate for treasurer
OF Jefferson county subject to the action
Of the Democratic party.