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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-08-18
FARMERS ALLIANCE.
Basssis. Navarro Cssssy. Eatsrs.ias th.
Aaausi s.ssisa ef That order.

Basssis. Navarro Cssssy. Eatsrs.ias ths
Aaausi ssssisa sf That order
BaEeite. Tex. Aug. 10 The State
Farmers alliance met In its twentieth
annual session In the Baptist church
here Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. al
which hour u was called TO order by
President J. n McwiIliams Of Navarro
county.
There were present besides the regu.
larly accredited delegates from county
alliances J. NJ. Mcwillisms president
w. A. skiIlern. vice president; Miss Joe
Anna Dornblaser secretary: G b Bow.
en-. chairman executive committee; o.
+. Dornblaser. s. q. Mullens Of the ju-
dicial committee
Miss Carrie westbrook delivered the
address ~ wei come. 10 which ]. =. Per
rite Of Nacogdoche-. responded
President McWillams was then pre-
senied by w. A. Skillern Ct Naoog.
doches county, and delivered his annual
address upon the condition Of the alli-
ance. lie purposes. benefits and needs
He said that one thing badly needed
was a state organ. but that before Il
could succeed u must receive the united
support Of the different alliances and
that amendments 10 the constitution
were demanded thai would be recon
mended nj this meeting
lie urged renewed effort In building
up tho alliance. because there was more
need for its work now than ever.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-08-18
ANTlExPANsloNlsTs.

Washington Gossip says That Republicans
wan Put In Presidential Ticket.
Washington. Aug l6--Senator Clay
Of Georgia IL . noted In the midsummer
political gossip he re a having expressed
the beiief that there would DO an anti
expansion Republican sicket In the held
for the presidency next year Accord
ing 10 this gossip tho new ticket is TO b.
called Continental Republican," and
though Il Is not believed that It will b
possible to get Speaker Reed 70 head the
ticket he is counted ON a. ono Of its
most effective supporters
Former Secretary Of the Treasury
George s Boutwell, Of Massachusetts,.
who is high In the counssls Of the anti
sspsnsionists. IL talked Of ~ the Cont
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-08-18
FROM COTTONWOOD.

The weather continues dry and
hot. We would like TO see a rain.
Some Of the farmers think il would
help the cotton.
Health Is very good at this writ
ing.
Messrs Hickman & Gallatin have
begun gtnning. Their gin is new
and they are ready 10 accommodate
the people.
Rev. J. NJ. Bullock filed his
regular appointment at this place
Sunday. They decided to not pro-
tract the meeting until later in the
season. Among the visitors were
Mr.. ii. L. Bush and brother OF
Benchley; j. NJ. Zimmerman, Tobe
Tobias, Tom Hicks, ed Edge and
Miss Minnie Buckhaults ofKurten;
Tom Elliott and r. Nash, Of Edge;
Mr.. Dick Blanton Of Harvey.
There we're others whose names
did not get.
Singing Sunday evening was at
tended by a large crowd.
Mrs. NJ. A. Mansel and daughter
visited relatives in Madison county
the past week.
Mr.. Morgan Gloss Of the BFssss
valley was in our midst Saturday
night. Marajah.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-08-18
PORTO RIcAN CALAMITY.


~ Httii Greater fiEuffs
San Juan. Aug. i6-Cormunication
with the Distressed district is still part
ly open.
Arecibo was devastated by the hurri-
cone and later was flooded by the Areci-
bo and Manatti river. Two hundred
bodies have been already recovered and
hundreds Of more aie missing II l.
thought they werc swept into the sea
The town was inundated six feet
After the water subsidsd the dead were
found lying eyerywhore. The bodies
we're buried on the spots where they
were found.
The town Is now rapidly filing up
with starving people from the country.
Only four soldiers were drowned. but
all are without shelter Captain Nc
Coomb and his men did valiant service
In saving lifes. Forty persons were
rescued from floating wreckage. A
4, thousand head Of cattle were lost there.
! AT Aaranzito 20 persons are known 70
have been killed A thousand arc homo.
less aud starving N.ras is totally de-
stroyeG.
At Gales. 20 persons were killed.
Many are missing ~ Barcelonia. Seven
residents were killed Az Cayey the
death roll Is nj least 90
IL is impossible 10 estimate the loss Of
life and property In the country disiricts
Every river l. still swollen and passage
Is well nigh impossible.
The crops are totally destroyed
Children are dying by hundreds from
starvation and exposure.
All the people are hocking TO Baya
mon tor food and shelter
A courier has Just arrived here frou
Kabucoa lie says that the town wa
demolished by the storm Already y
bodies have beed recovered and u IL g
mated that 200 perishsd Many ar
wounded Medical assistance Il scare
In all parts Of the island
-A----
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-08-18

Washington. Aug i6-The Texas Re
lies sbninrfffys Of Washington held Q
meeting Tuesday evening At tho Board
of Trade rooms 10 conclude the work Of
the committee Hon. John b. Wright
chairman Of the committee. reported
the total amount received for the relief
Of the sufferers ts05Gs2. The third
thousand dollars was forwarded 10 Gov.
SayerA
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-08-18

Rennes Aug is' -Drcyfus has writ
ten two letters TO N. Labori The first
ON hearing the aews Of the attempt e
murder the lawyer. Il spontaneous OK
preston Of his shocked feelings The
second Is a touching epistle expressing
the prisosfrr keenest regrets at the daf
tariily outrage. profound gratitude "a
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-08-18

nen,sl Republican candidate for the
presidency, and Il Is said that the anti
expansionisis with him at the head Of
the ticket would expect 10 prevent the
regular Republican ticketfron carrying
any one Of the New England states.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-08-18
SEE "PINAFoRE"
At tho Opera House Here Fri
day Night.

The Nayasota Musical Union
will give a clever production OF the
opera "Pinaforep at the Grand here
Friday night, August IS. There
will be thirty-fve people in the
cast and prices for admission
will be % and so cents. A pleas
ant evenings entertainment Is
promised all those who attend and
il is hoped the people fiom our
neighboring city will be welcomed
by a large attendance.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-08-18

Chicago Aug. ID - In accordancs
with an agreement reached Tuesday the
brickmakers who have been on a strike
three weeks have returned 10 work.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-08-18
rsr p.rs,,. n.e.pslsa.

New York. Aug fs-The resolniio,
appropriating $4,000 for the Dewe,
reception was passed by the board Of al
dsrmen by a vote Of SO to5
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-08-18

San Francisco. Aug. 10 The volcanic
action Of Maunau Loa has entirely
ceased.
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n. Labor for hts heroic champ.
and heartfelt wishes for his hasty 70
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sapplIs. sunlsl.s,. Death. Many.

Washington. Aug Is --Secrctary Root
has received a dispatch from General
Davis at San Juan swing supplies now
on hand on the island Of Porto Rico are
sufficient 10 relieve ths distress aud pre-
vent starvation until the Mcpherson ar.
rives
The appalling conditions eristhg In
Porto Rico was made more fully known
TO the war department by General Da'
Wis in his dispatch which says tho deaths
outright ON the island reach 20O0. while
many are dying daily from injuries and
privatioua
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11
DECLARED LAW
UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Judge Feagin Rendered Decision
in Anti-Pool Selling Cases,
THE HORSEMEN JUBILANT
General Public Satisfied and Police
Board Harmonized-May Be APP
pealed-Will Place Birming-
ham in Southern Circuit.

Judge Feagin rendered a decision yester-
day holding that the anti-pool selling law
under which five men were. arrested was
unconstitutional, and horsemen, jockeys
and all lovers of the racing sport are
happy.
The entire city awaited this decision with
anxiety as it would decide whether or not
Birmingham could enjoy first-class racing
during the State Fair. According to prom
Use the question was decided promptly by
the judge, and the general public is salts
fed. 1t can be said that many of the citi-
zens are elated. The absence of pool-selling
at the race course produced a noticeable
depression on the sport but now those who
desire to play favorites can do so with
impunity.
Colonel S. w. John, who represented the
police department in the trials of the cases
mentioned, said yesterday afternoon that
this is one of the few cases in which the
state can appeal. AS to whether this would
be done he could not say.
Chief Austin was seen shortly after the
rendition of the decision and stated that
from now on he would in no way interfere
with the pool selling. He says that he had
no interest in the matter whatever, but
acted from impulses to do his duty. Inc
chief, as well as the public, is glad that
the question is settled as he was placed In
a very embarrassing position.
The position taken by Judge Feagin mas
also produced harmony among the MEM
beers of the police commission. DR. Mooney
said yesterday afternoon that the decision
had settled the matter so far as the conn
mission was concerned, and that there was
now no friction between members of the
board.
Birmingham will now be put in the south
ern racing circuit, and several meets will
probably be given during the coming sea-
son.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11
AN ATTRACTIVE EXHIBIT
The Roundlap Cotton Bales at the State
Fair

An exhibit at the fair that never fails to
attract and interest visitors, especially the
farming classes, is that of the American
Cotton company. The exhibit consists of
forty bales of cotton, which were pressed
by the Round Bale Press, which average 275
pounds each. The virtue of the Roundlap
Press is already known to many farmers
of Alabama, who are using the same this
season, and the product is admirably ex-
are placed in an attractive manner attest
ing the artistic skill of the genial gentle
man, Mr.. j. r. Conner, who is in charge OF
the exhibit. The exhibit is in excellent
hands, Mr.. Conner being thoroughly con-
versant with the merits of the Round Bale
Press. One of the most valuable features
of the Roundup Press is its saving to farm
ers. The Importance of the reform in the
sample evil that it has wrought cannot
be overestimated. 1t means that every
pound of cotton put in a Roundup bale
goes through to the spinner. Were every
bale of American cotton thus exempt from
repeated "sampNng' and theft in cotton
yards and warehouses, the gathering of the
'.city crop would be lost art and the
cotton producers would receive annually
hundreds of thousands of da1fars more for
their crop than they now get.
The savings effected al the gin are only
the first of a series of economies. The ex-
pense of hauling to a concentra ton point
unloading, COMPRISING, warehousing and
reloading there is obviated. If the bale is
is no charge for brokerage. There is a large
saving in transportation expense due to the
fact that Roundup bales load to the full
weight capacity of the cars, instead of to
about half the weight capacity, as in the
case of square bales.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11
RUSSELI'S ADDRESS
President of Trustees Talks to Unfver-
sity Law Students

Tuscaloosa, November 1o.-(special9-
Hon. e. L. Russell, president of the board
of trustees of the University of Alabama,
addressed the law school tonight on the
practice of law. He occupied about forty
minutes, carrying the students step by step
through the practice from the first inter-
view with a client to tine termination of
the case. 1t was replete with illustrations
and practical advice, and was pronounced
a masterpiece of compact information for
the young practitioner and law student.
The close was a glowing trabute to the
legal profession. The whole address was
full of wisdom, and will do much perma-
nent good for the future of the Alabama
bar.
Private John Allen, of Mississippi, was
called TO the platform and delivered one
OF his happiest speeches, sparkling with
eoqeunt wit. holding his audience in close
attention. A large and representative au-
dience greeted THE speakers
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11
WHOLESALE DISCRETION
Large Part of Forty-third Infantry Take
French Leave

New York, November 10.-A special to the
Press from Burlington, VT, says:
Officers OF the Forty-third infantry at
Fort Ethan Allen were pertur this
morning when they found that a large part
of 'tae regiment had taken French leave"
The men were paid off yesterday, and those
contemplating desertion were waiting for
the money.
The officers admit that 120 prfvates and
a nGn-commissoned officer ran away last
night and the number THAT deserted in The
last four weeks will swell the list to nearly
200 Probably twenty thirty of the men
will return and report for duty before the
regiment starts for New York to embark
on the transport Meade on Monday.
Last might many of trle soldiers visited
the clothing stores in sthis city and bought
civilian Clothing. They went down to the
wharf and discarded their uniforms
throwing Them behind lumber piles and
into the Lake. Twelve uniforms were found
This morning behind the railroad station
ana fouiteon We're found on the wharf
NO steps have been taken by Captafn
Murray to recapture tine dessrters The
regiment will start for the philippines next
week as though nothing unusual had hap
peEed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11
FLOW OF ELECTRIC
CURRENT CUT OFF
Street Cars Stopped and City in
Darkness.
ACCIDENT AT POWER HOUSE
Belt Broke and Did Great Damage-Will
Be in Running Order This Morn
ing-Dummies Put Into Use.
Much Inconvenience.
ACCIDENT AT POWER HOUSE

Birmin CHAM was in darkness last night
and had but few street cars running.
An accident at the power house of the
Consolidated Electric Light company shut
off the city's lights and stopped the flow of
electric current which feeds the trolley
wires.
The accident happened at 3:45 o'clock yes
tegday afternoon and completely disabled
the engines that supply power to the East
Lake Ensley and City divisions of the Bir-
mingham Railway and Electric company.
The a2-nch belt of engine No. 1 at the
plant of the Consolidated company broke
in two and at the time it was moving with
such great momentum that one end flew
over against the piston rod of engine No.
3, bending 1T and breaking the piston head.
Thus both engines were disabled
Engines Nos. 1 and 3 supplied power to
the three divisions of the Brmin CHAM Rail-
way and Electric company, supplied the
current for the city lights and to a number
of the commercial wires.
A. force of men began repairing the dam
aged machinery Immediately after the acct
dent, and last night General Manager
Bradley, of the Consolidated company,
stated to an Age-IIerald reporter that he
would have the-engines running by o'clock
this morning in time to start all the ears
out on their regular schedules.
The accident occurred about the time the
people began returning to the city from the
state fair. The heavy pressure on the belt
ing, due to so many heavy cars is given as
the cause of its breaking
As soon as the electric cars were stopped
General Manager McClary, of the Railway
company ordered all the dummies into SER
vice and in short time had fairly good
schedule ON the East Lake and Ensley
divisions.
The feed wires of the Birmingham Trac-
tfon company lines were Tapped and part of
the current from that system transferred
to the city divisions, which includes the
. North and South Highlands, the Avondale
and the Elyton lines. Eight cars were put
on these Zines and run until midnight.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11
DOM PAUL'S NAME
WRITTEN In VAIN
Gadsden Man Buncoed With Check Signed
by the President of the TransvaaI
He Gave Up $72.O0

A check without wQhiskers and signed by
Paul Kruger was presented at the police
station last night by J. C. Edwards, an old
gentleman from Gadsden. The paper was
drawn on the First National bank of Port
land, Ore, in favor of G. W. Manning &c
Co. for $780, Mr.. Edwards stated that he
had let a man named Morgan have $72 on
Wednesday night, and that he was holding
the check as security. AS the wanted to re-
turn home and could wait no longer, he de-
cided to take lais collateral to the police
station and Captain Weir was presented
with the Check whether for collection or
not the captain did not say.
The arrangement between Mr.. Edwards
and his companion on Schley day was that
Morgan was to borrow the $72 and let Mr..
Edwards hold the check signed by the be
whiskered Paul until the next morning. Mr..
Edwards is still holding the check and at
last accounts Mr.. Morgan was in possess
sion of the S72.
The question which now arises is as to
how Mr. Edwards can get his money.
The latest dispatches say that Geographic
communication with the South African Re-
public has been cut off, and message to
Dom Paul would likely be delayed for some
time.
The First National Bank of Portland
would no doubt honor check from the
fighting Paul, but considerable difficulty
would he encountered in aseertaining if he
really signed the document which is at
present of SO much interest to Mr.. Ed
wards Who G. w. Manning & Co. are mo-
body in this city seems to know. Any way
Mr.. Edwards has been buncoed, and by one
of the slickest artists who ever manipulated
in this city.
If Morgan is arrested the police will have
a hard job in securing a conviction 1t
would be necessary to prove that the check
was forgery. This could hardly be done
without communication with Paul Kruger
who is at present sitting behind his WINS
kers and a whole army trying to drive the
Britons from the Transvaal
Mr.. Edwards was assured by Mr.. Morgan
that the check was good gold, but if
Mr.. Edwards had realized the difficulties he
would encounter in getting it cashed he
would today be $72 better off.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11
LOOMS APPEAL
United States Minister to Venezuela is
Watchful

Laguayra, Venezuela November 10
Francis B. Loomis, United States minister
to Venezuela, has asked the commanders
of the foreign cruisers off Puerto Cabello.
to act together in order to prevent General
Antonio Paroles, formerly commander in
ex-President Andrades' army, who refuses
to recognize the authority of General Clip
riano Sastro, from bombarding Puerto Ca
bello by bringing moral pressure to bear
upon him.
The British, French, German, Dutch and
American commanders will confer at
Puerto Cabello and will take proper meas
ures to prevent Paroles from sacrificing
the lives of innocent persons.
The United States legation will protect
the French Sisters of Charity by special re-
quest
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
Police Officer Oldham Met With Painful
Mishap

AT an early hour yesterday morning Po-
lice Officer Oldham happened to AN accident
that will lay him up for several days
While on duty at the union depot his
pistol dropped out of his pocket striking the
floor and was discharged. The bullet struck
him in the leg in1icting a painful though
not dangerous wound.
The ball in its upward course struck a
man standing nearby in the mouth, knock
ing out three teeth and inf1icting a serious
wound The name of the man could not be
learned.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11
KANTZ DISAPPEARS
Uneasiness Over Whereabouts of Cot
ton Belt Official

Pittsburg, November 10-W. r. Kantz,
general eastern freight and passenger agent
of the Cotton Belt railroad, with neadquar-
tiers in Pittsburg, suddenly a.pd mysteri-
ously disappeared Sunday morning. October
49, and since that time nothing has been
seen or heard of him, although every effort
has been made by the Cotton Belt company
to ascertain his whereabouts.
Mr.. Kantz had been summoned to the
main offices of the company at ST. Louis,
but ne never reached there. 1t is feared
that ne has met with foul play and that Ge
never got outside of this city. Mr.. Kantz
came to Pittsburg from Tyler, Tex, four
years ago.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11

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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11
Paredes d. fiant

Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, November TO-
General Paroles absolutely refuses any
proposal of surrender A conference was
held this evening between the British, Ger
man, Dutch and American captains here,
and result w. w. Russell, secretary of
the United States legation, was sent to dis
cuss the matter with General Paroles and
try to effect an arrangement. He proved to
be defiant and intimated to Mr.. Russell that
he was ready to fight any force General
Castro would send against him.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11
Three Regulators Regulated

Louisville, November 10.-A special to the
Courier-Journal from Middlesboro gives an
unconfirmed report of the killing in Leteher
county of three regulators whose names are
not given. The regula tors, according to the
story, were engaged in mistreating two old
women, Mrs. Holbrook and Mrs. Click,
when they had a clash with a crowd of Of
ficers and citizens with fatal results.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11
CentenniHI History

Charlotte, N. c., November 2o.-The
southern synod of the Associated Reformed
church decided today to publish conten-
NAL history, giving sketches of all churches
and pastors that were at any time in con-
necton with the A r. p. synod, and con-
taining photographs of the churches, pas
tors and pastors wives.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11
Poultry Show Postponed

The poultry Show to have been given in
connection with the State fair by the Ala
hanna Poultry and Pet Stock association
has been postponed until some time m De-
cember, the date to be hereafter fixed.
The Poultry and Pet Stock association
we're unable to secure suitable tents in
which to make their display, and for that
reason postponement was decided upon.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES

Most men fah IN
business by trying
to do too many
things. To be sue
cessful every one
should select some
one special business,
and TO that devote
his whole time and
attention. Fer the
past thirteen years
in the city of Biz
mingham. Ala. /
have treated exclu-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11

The Alabama Dairymen's association
meeting has been postponed to meet at Lo-
connective and Engineers hall at 7:3O Tues
day evening, November IA, next.
F. H. BATES, Secretary.
ISAAC ROSS, President.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11

The gentleman who took light over
coat from the clerks Office in the exhibit
building at the fair will kindly return the
same to the clerk or to Mr.. P. G. Bowman,
the owner. n=, ~
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-11
Erin Towing Shamroci1

Fayal, Azores, November 10-Sir Thomas
Iapton's steam yacht Erin, which left New
York November 3 passed here today tow
ing the Shamrock.