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Evening star., 1899-03-25
RANDOLPH AGAIN .coSvIcTED:
A Former Alabama Judge Guilty ,Oi
Homicide in Color cmbia. -

A Former Alabama Judge Guilty. of
Homicide in Colombia.
The following cablegram was received at
the State Department today from Secretary
McNally of the United States legation at
Bogota, Colombia:
Randolph tried yesterday at Medelin.
The jury has returned verdict of deliber-
ate homicide"
The cablegram is dated March 81, and
marks in all probability one of the most
prolonged efforts ever made to save the life
of an American citizen. Francis c. Ran
dolph is of one of the best known families in
the south. He was a man of fine qualities
and obtained the position Of Judge in Ala
bama.
He fell into evil ways, and. as the official
reports state. left Alabama suddenly ''uri-
der cloud He fed to Colombia, and it
was at the little town of CALI in that
country that he killed a man, September 5,
1885. The man was a reputable German
merchant named Simmonds, Who was held
in high esteem in the community. The
killing grew out of dispute in Simmonds'
sold to Randolph, who was living under
the assumed name of Charles Radford.
Randolph admitted the killing, and was
thrown into prison.
His Alabama friends. notably ex-Secre-
tary Herbert, interested themselves in his
behalf, and induced the State Department
10 employ attorneys to defend him.
Randolph was transferred from CALI to
Medelin on the ground that he could not
obtain a fair trial at the former place He
was. convicted and sentenced to death, and
then began protracted legal struggle dur
ing which United States Minister McKin-
ney, by direction of Secretary Olney. man.
aged to appeal the case and secure a re-
trial. Randolph's defense has been con-
tiEued actively by the present administra-
ton, at the urgent solicitation of ex-Seere-
tary Herbert, but 1t is believed that this
action of the jury reported by Secretary
McNaliy marks the end and that Randolph
must pay the penalty of his crime.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
DEMOCRATS AND THE SENATE
No Probability of Their Obtaining Majority
Within Six Years.
Still There Are Possibilities to Con-
slider Should Bryan Win
In 1900.

1t Gees not now seem at all probable that
the democrats will regain possession of the
Senate within the next six years. At pres
ent this looks to be one of the most un-
likely things that could happen. Yet pol
iticiaDs who are now disposed to run risks
on the theory that even if a free silver
President should be elected in 1900, he
would be helpless to accomplish financial
legislation, because the Senate would be
for sound money during the entire four
years of his term, would do well 10 remem-
ber that the Senate has changed complex
ion very suddenly and Unexpectedly in the
past. In 1879 the democrats had such
majority in the Senate that it was reckon
ed to be impossible to overcome them with
In six or eight years. Yet in 1881 the Sem
ate was a tie.
Some of the Palmer and Buckner demo-
Gratis who want to continue to call them
selves democrats. and would be- in fact, in
consistent in order to appear consistent by
opposing the reelection of Mckinley, ex-
cuse themselves upon the plea that even If
their little farce should miscarry, and
Bryan should be elected to the presidency
by reason of their failure to support the
republican candidate. no harm could come
of it, because the Senate would hold the
new President in check.
Probable, but Not Certain.
This is all probable enough, but not GER
tdih AS the senate stands now there are
hfty-one republicans. twenty-six democrats
and nine of mixed faith. but anti-republi-
cans, and four vacancies. Ignoring the
probabilities as things now appear, and con-
sidering only what is possible. though SEEM
ing now to be not at all likely, the two
vacancies, one in California and one in Del
aware. might in 1901 be filled by the cleo
ton Of democrats.
The vacancy in Utah Is bound to be filled
by the election of a silver man, and this
would raise the democratic strength to -
considering again only remote possibilities,
the democrats might, if they should elect
Bryan, at the same time elect legislatures
which would return democrats in the places
OF Baker (Kansas), Carter (Moptana), Elk
ms tWest Virginia). Mcbride (Oregon),
Nelson (Minnesota), Shoup Udaho), Thurs
ton (Nebraska), Warren (Wyoming) and
Wolcott tColorado), besides gaining sill
yer man in the place of Caffery in Louisi-
ana, making gain of nine more. This
would bring their number up to 30, which,
with the nine anti-republicans not official
ly termed democrats, would bring the sill
yer forces UP to Al, majority of four in
full Senate. Moreover the democrats
might have a possible chance, if Bryan
were elected in 1900, to make a gain of five
or six senators among the class to take
their seats in 1903
This is not likely to happen, but 1t is
possible, and possibilities are what the
wise consider in taking long shot. The
easy assumption that thing is Impossible
sometimes results in bringing it about.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
BOSTON NAVY YARD WORK,
Bids Opened for Making Extensive
Alterations

Bids were opened today for constructing
new roof and making alterations of an
extensive nature In building No. ~ in the
Boston navy yard. The bids were divided
into two classes, one for the main machine
shop portion of the building and the other
for what is known as a crystal palace
The bids were as follows:
l.. K. Marston of Boston. machine shop
So. .9S3; crystal palace, s55. .036. W. A. G. H.
A. Root of Boston, one bad. $50 233. Con-
ners Bros. of Boston, machine shop. S32 123 :
crystal palace, s57.3S1. William III. KEYS of
Boston, machine shop. So, $50: crystal pal
ace, So1.S56. F. G. Coburn & Co. of Boston
machine shop. 81. .221; crystal palace, S5l. :
40. Woodbury. & Leighton of Boston. ma
chine shop. $4,000; crystal palace. s54 800
Norcross Bros. of Boston, machine shop
S2D, 54S; crystal palace S53.:,pi
Evening star., 1899-03-25
PREVAILING MALADIES,
One Case Of Smallpox and Four
Deaths From Meningitis.

One case of smallpox was reported to the
District health officer, DR.. VIM. C. Wood
ward, today. the patient being Lottie
fampkin, colored, fifty-ive years of age
residing at 23i F street southwest. This is
the house from which d patient was taken
to the hospital a few days ago The Lamp
Kin woman, however, has about recovered
from the disease, having been sick for sew
eral days, and it is expected that she will
be detained al the hospital but a short
time. =
There was quite an increase in the frlIm-
Der Of deaths reported today from cerebro
spinal meningitis. the number being given
as four, two deaths having occurred in one
house.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
bringing Back 1nyalia soldier..

The adjufant general received a telegram
this aaoyniuU from Gen. Otis, at Manila,
saying that the transport Grant will leave
this afternoon for Nagasaki en- route for
San Ftanciseo. The Grant has been tenn
porari1y converted into a hospital ship. and
brings ALL the sick and wounded from Ma
Mia that were able to leave at the time of
her sailing.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
Return of the Third Georrta.

General Carpenter, at Puerto Principe
Cuba, has informed the War Department
that the Sd Georgia Volunteer Infantry.
numbering forty-six officers, 921 enlisted
men and u civilian employees. left Nuevitas
at . o'clock this morning on the transport
Logan, bound for Savannah. where the
regiment will be mustered out
Evening star., 1899-03-25
Conduct of the 18th Minnesota.

Senator Davis of Minnesota was at the
War Department today, making inquiry
regarding the recent action of Gen. Young
in censuring the officers of the 18th Minne-
sofa. He was informed that the matter
had been referred back to the proper a,f-
thorities, with a memorandum that in case
the colonel of the regiment desired 1t a
court of, inquiry would be ordered The
colonel of the 10Th Minnesota is Captain
Harry Al Leonhaeuser of the 25th infantry.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
Proposals Received.

Proposals to furnish the District with
$4,000 yiffified invert BRICK, more or less,
were .rece4yed by" the District Commission
ers today from j. H. Guise, williamsport.
Pan, and Savage Fire Brick Company OF
Keystone Junction. Pa, the former bidding
s25 per LOCO. and the latter $3.50 per l,o00.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
KEY. ReIen.e,1 on nan.

ID William A Keys. > charged with man
slaughter in connection with the death OF
George II. Gray at Ivy City, the 1st OF
last December. was today released on BAH.
Aaron Bradshaw qualified as surety in the
sum Of $500.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
At the Point Of Death.

Ex-Gev. Fletcher Is at the point of deatl,
this afternoon at his residence. No 14O4 M
street. At B o'clock IT was reported by
the physician in attendance upon him that
the patient was Just alive, and no hone Of
his recovery is entertained
Evening star., 1899-03-25
Government Bonds.

After today the busfaenk .smee of
The Evening star will he temporariIy
located ut HOO Penna. Ave.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
Senator Jene. Recsverin;x!t :

Cheerful reports of Senator Jones' un-
broken progress toward dTsG9verY, and
health issued from his homss NO. sl5 NJ
street. today.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION.

A reference to the statement be-
low Will show that the circulation
sworn to Is bona fide one.
1t Is easily possible for a news
paper with an elastic conscience to
swell Its legitimate circulation enor-
mously, in order to deceive adver-
tisers, by sending out thousands of
papers to neWsstands which are re-
turnabie, and which are in fact re-
turned, but nevertheless are in
ciuded in what purports to be an
honest statement of circulation.
Intelligent advertisers. however,
judge by results. and bogus circuia-
tions don't give them.
The family circulation of The Star
is many thousands in excess of any
other Washington paper.
Evening star., 1899-03-25
WILL ONLY CONSIDER SCHEDULE.
President -xoung's Statement Regard
Ing Present League Meeting

Ing Present League Meeting.
NEW YORK. March 25.-The National
Base Bah League delegates resumed their
sessions hare today. 1t was nearly noon
before they got down to work According
to President Young, the schedule will be
the only matter taken up for consideration.
Evening star., 1899-03-25

Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets.
Furnished by w. b. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers, 1i19 F ST., members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs La
denburg. Thaimann & Co.. New York
CHICAGO March 251Grain.
Evening star., 1899-03-25

Circulation of The "Evenins STAR"
SATURDAY, March is, 1899. $40
MONDAY, March 90, 1899. .3I,7sI
TUESDAY, March 81, 1899. 1877
WEDNESDAY, March 2a, is99 81 .,55
THURSDAY, March %, 1899. 81 1853
FRIDAY, March "a, Observation-Disclosures 81 ,3s9
Total -. -....-...........-....... 1876 ,S60
Daily average. .....................3 81 81 L
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THE EVENING STAR circulated during
the six secular days ending Friday, March
"a, 1S99-that 1t, the number of copies actu-
ally sold, delivered, furnished or mailed,
for valuable consideration. to bona fide pur-
chasers or subscribers, and that the copies
50 counted are not returnable to or remain
In the office unyold.
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Evening star., 1899-03-25

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The age-herald., 1899-03-19

The immediate symptoms and first proofs of weak kidneys pain dull ache in the back, rheumatism, dizziness, headaches, nervousness, heart trouble pain in the limbs, boating, sallow complexion, puffy or dark circles under the eyes, bladder irrita- tion, suppression of urine, obliged to pass water often day and night, worn-out, tired feeling, lack of ambition
 If your water, when allowed to remain undisturbed in a glass or bottle for twenty four hours, forms a sediment or settling, or has cloudy appearance, it is evidence that your kidneys and bladder need immediate attention.
 Swamp-Root is the great medical triumph of the nineteenth century, discovered after years of untir ng effort and research by the eminent kidney and bladder specialist Dr. Kilmer.
 It is pleasant to take, and can be pur- chased at most drug stores or medicine dealers in fifty-cent one-dollar bottles
 Make note of the name, SWAMP-ROOT, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and remember
The age-herald., 1899-03-19

it is prepared only by pr. Kilmer & Co.,. Binghampton, N Y.
 Swamp-k Root has been tested in so many ways, in hospital work, in private practice, among the helpless, too poor to purchase relief, and has proven so successful in ev- cry case that special arrangement has been made by which all readers of the Age Herald, who have not already tried 1t, may have free sample bottle of Swamp Root and thus test for themselves it's wonderful curative properties.
 If you will send your name and full ad- dress to Dr. Kmer S Co.,, Binghampton, N. Y., a sample bottle will be sent abso- lutely free by mail, post-paid; also a book telling more about Swamp-Root and con- taining some of the thousands upon thou sands of testimonial letters received from men and women who owe their good health in fact, their very lives-to the wonderful curative properties of Swamp-Root.
 If you take advantage of this generous of- fer and write for free sample bottle, be sure and mention the Birmingham Daily Age-Herald when sending your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghampton, N Y.
The age-herald., 1899-03-19
A Shamrock From the Irish Shore.

Written by Irbone on receiving a Sham
 rock in letter from Ireland.1 Oh, postman! speed they tardy gait Go quicker round from door to door; For thee l watch, for thee l wait, Like many a weary wanderer more. Thou bringest news of bale and bliss Some life begun, some life well oer, He stops-he rings! Oh, heaven what's
 this?
 A Shamrock from the Irish Shore. Dear emblem of my native land By kind found words kept fresh and
 green
 The pressure of an unfelt hand The kisses of a lip unseen, A throb from my dead mothers heart My fathers smile revived once more Oh, youth! oh, love! oh, hope thou art, Sweet Shamrock from the Irish Shore. Memorial of my native land True emblem of my pride and race Thy small and tender leaves expand But only in their native place. Thou needest for myself and seed, Soft dews around, kind sunshine OCT; Transplanted thou'rt the merest weed, Oh, Shamrock of the Irish Shore.  Struggling-and yet for strife unmeet- True type of trustful love thou art; Thou Hest the whole year at my feet, To live but one day at my heast; One day of festal pride to lie Upon the loved ones heart-what more? Upon the loved ones heart to die, Oh, Shamrock of the Irish Shore. And shall not return thy love? And shall thou not, as thou shouldst be, Placed on thy sons heart, above The red rose or the feur-de-lis? Yes, from these heights the waters beat, vow to press thy cheek once more, And lie forever at thy feet, Oh, Shamrock of the Irish Shore.
 -IRBONE.
The age-herald., 1899-03-19
RESUMPTION OF WORK
On New Methodist Church at Ozark
 Fruit Damaged.

Ozark, March 1S.-(Special.)- .)-The Metho- dist people of this city are rejoicing at the prospect of a speedy resumption of work on their new brick temple of worship. At a meeting of the committee last week it was announced that the brick had been se- cured and that work would be resumed next Monday.
 A few scattering cases of smallpox are reported in different portions of southeast Alabama, but the disease is of a mild type and the people do not seem to Ind it.
 It Is yet little early to judge exactly the amount of damage done to the fruit crop of this section by the recent cold, but it is believed the damage is widespread, and that little fruit will be grown this sea- son.
 Robert Howell, prominent farmer living three miles east of this city, killed yester- day a hog which, after being dressed, net tod S72 pounds.
The age-herald., 1899-03-19
simmer Homes. Folder. 1899.

Mir w A. Turk, general passenger agent of the Southern railway, is collating n- formation for Summer Homes Folder for the ensuing summer, giving the names of proprietors, postoffice addresses, at or near what station, conveyance used. number Of guests, terms per day week and month
 This information will be printed in an at tractive form and a large edition published and distributed by the various agents of this immense system throughout all sec tions of the country. Persons ccntemplat- ing taking boarders for the ensuing sum mer are requested to apply to the\nearest railroad agent for blank to be filled out giving the above information, and forward at once to w. A. Turk, general passenger agent, Washington, D. C., so that it may reach him no later than April l. 3-19-td
The age-herald., 1899-03-19

without any publicity whatever let the bid secretly to foreign contracting firm, thereby placing the citizens under a heavier burden of taxes. The story says that no home firm had any chance what ever to bid on the contract, and no one had A chance to protest against the additional expense.
 The Jacksonville end of the story could not be procured. All the lawyers are in- tenseIy interested in the fight, and many who are not openly in the fight are on still hunt in the mountains.
 Constitutional Convention Forgotten
 In this contest the constitutional con- vention question has been forgotten. Not a candidate has yet been announced, how ever it is very probably that Hon. John B. Knox will be sent as a delegate Very lit tie interest is being manifested on this sub ject.
 A Feeling of Confidence
 The feeling of confidence and prosperity which is enveloping Alabama has found it's way into the metropolis of Calhoun, and everything has taken on an industrial air.
 It is rumored that the present manager or
 the Woodward iron works will resign and
 go to New York, and that the works which
 have lain idle so long will resume opera tions. With the exception of this plant, all of the other manufaetories are running on ,, full time, giving large force of hands employment. The American Pipe and Foundry company is working 800 men, and the full capacity has to be maintained to
 supply the demand for the output. The H. linois Car and Equipment Company keeps 300 men employed. Over 800 people are em- ployed by the Anniston cotton mills. This company has a large export trade, large amount of the output being shipped to China and Japan. The Net and Twine company works 150 men, and the Cordage company over hundred. Besides these there are several smaller mills in which over 200 men working.
 From this it can readily be seen what an enormous weekly pay roll is maintained. | The sum will reach approximately $12,50o. Soldiers Helped the City
 The encampment of the soldiers here has l been a great financial benefit to the city | and 1t is with regret the citizens see them | leave. Since the arrival of the first regi- l ment nearly $1,000,0 900 has been paid to the | soldiers, and an equal amount has been ex- | pended in buying supplies and improving l the camp grounds. This constant stream | of money found it way into the pockets of | the laborer as well as the merchant. The resident portion of Anniston is beau- | tiful. It has been said, and without ex- | aggeration, that moro pretty residences adorn the streets of this model city, than any town of similar size in Alabama. In building, more attention has been paid to comfort than to space, as is customary in large cities, and the streets are faced with
 residences set far back in small groves with lovely lawns extending to the sidewalk. Evidently the moral and religious side of
 life has been well looked to in Anniston, as
 many handsome churches are scattered throughout the city All of these houses of
 worship are large stone and brick edifices. Anniston has more fine churches than Bir- mingham, or any other city in the state.
The age-herald., 1899-03-19

Most of them were built by rich men and donated to tho different congregations, one costing $125,OO
 The town can justly be called the Brook lyn of the South in the way of churches.
 Organizing an Athletic Club
 Tho young men are earnestly at work or ganizing an athletic and literary clup I. G. Bush has kindly agreed to fit out the gymnasium for them, and all that Is neces- sary now is to secure enough paying mem bers to put the organization on a souno financial footing One citizen has agreed 10 erect building for the club provided they have enough members and will occupy the house for three years.
 The club will be social and literary as well as athletic, and will be a great thing for Anniston.
 Troops La vng
 The troops have nearly all left for other points and the camps look almost deserted. Only one regiment and two battalions now remain. One of these, the Third Alabama, is to be mustered out on the 20th of this month. Anniston will then have dropped her war-like aspect and quiet and peace will reign supreme. All of the passenger agents from the different roads are here working for the privilege of transporting the discharged troops and a lively rate war is on.
 The newspaper fraternity Is well repre- sented There are two daily papers, the Morning Hot Blast and the Daily Index an afternoon paper. Both are said to be doing we'll Three weeklies also keep the public posted-the Republican, the Weekly Times and the Alabama Home.
 In the matter of hotel accommodations Anniston cannot be excelled. The Hotel Calhoun and the Wilmer are leading places where travellers can stop, and the service at both is excellent. The Calhoun has only been open for five years, but Is establishing a wide reputation. Its table service Is as good as can be found anywhere.
 Anniston, soldiers and all. is great town. B. c. BULGER.
The age-herald., 1899-03-19
ANNISTON, THE
 MODEL CITY" Giant Smoke Stacks, Handsome Churches and Pretty Residences ALL MEET S1RANGER'S EYE City is Now Reaching Out After the
 Court House. JACKSONVILLE MAKING A FIGHT All the Industries Are in Operation, Giving an Enormous Pay Roll Only One Regiment of
 Soldiers Remain.
 
ALL MEET STRANGERS EYE
JACKSONVILLE MAKING A FIGHT

Anniston, March 16.-(Special.) )-There drinks from the beautiful Furnace spring near Anniston will surely return to again taste it's waters and receive the hospitality of the people of Calhoun. As far back as the minds of the oldest inhabitants reach the record has not been broken.
 Having grown to a thriving little city from a mere village within ten or twelve years, Anniston thinks she is entitled to the county court house and hot fight is be- ing waged to deprive Jacksonville, her less industrial sister, of the coveted tenn pie of justice. An election will be held on April 18th, to decide the matter, and both sides are manipulating all the strings pos- sible to secure the necessary votes.
 The Main Contention
 The main contention from Jacksonville is that Anniston will want a handsome building and will thereby place a burden of taxation on the people. For this and several other reasons they are going be- fore the people asking for the retention of the county seat.
 On the other hand the people of Anniston think they are entitled to the capital be- cause their town is the biggest. They have already put up $750O and have secured a contractor who agrees to move the court house from Jacksonville for s6,S00. They claim this will put the county to no ex- pense whatever, but will save a large sum of money
 story Is told by the Annistonites of an underhand deal on the part of Jacksonville people in letting the contract for the pres ent building, which cost $14,OOO It Is said that the county officials at Jacksonville,
The age-herald., 1899-03-19
To Increase Sailors Wages.

Cleveland, O., March 18.-At a meeting of the executive committee of the Lake Carriers association, held here today 1t was decided to advance the wages of sail- ors s5 per month for the coming season. The advance applies not only to sailors, but to all kinds of labor on a vessel from man. ager to deck hand. The advance takes effect on all boats owned by members of the association The advance will be gen. eral, however as the owners of boats not in the association are forced to pay the association rate of wages.