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The age-herald., 1900-02-15
VISITING OFFICIALS
Look Over the Property of the Republic
 Company

President R. s. Warner, Alexis w. Thompson. third vice president; c. l. Ra- der, manager of blast furnaces; s. V. Hu- ber, consulting engineer; Y. B. Haagsma, auditor, and c. E. Graves, all of the Re- public Iron and Steel company arrived in Birmingham yesterday morning, and will remain in the city two or three days. As stated in The Age-Hera1d Tuesday, they come to look over the company's proper ties in this district, and also te take up the matter of building an additional blast furnace at Thomas.
 The visiting officials went out to Thomas yesterday, where they spent the day look ing over the furnaces and other interests. w. H. Hassinger, district manager, &C., companied them.
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
PERSONAL.

E. L. May, of Montgomery, was in the city yesterday
 Judge William Richsrdson, of Huntsville, is in the city.
 ". L. Parks, former sheriff of Pike coun- ty, is in the city.
 James Webb, of Hillsboro, N. C., and John c. Webb, of Demopolis. are in the city.
 D. J. McComb, of New York, president of the Ensley Land company, arrived in the city yesterday.
 Mrs. Mary Pettett, of Wythville, Va, is visiting her niece, Mrs. George HI. Bodeker, No. SOP Fifteenth street, South.
 F. M. Billing, of Montgomery, large stoclpholder in the Birmingham Realty coni- pany, was in the city yesterday.
 Dr. J. M. Lewis, who has been critically ill with pneumonia for several days, Is re- ported to be much better, and is now out t of danger.
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
JUDGMENT FOR $7OO
In Favor of A. L. Arnold-News of the
 Courts

In the circuit court esterday the jury in the case of A. L. Arnold, administrator. vs. the Southern Railway company, re- turned verdict for plaintiff for s7O0.
 In the city court the case of William A. Lynn vs. c. A. O'NeH resulted In a ver- dict for defendant. In the same court the case of P. H. Newman vs. the Birming- ham Railway and Electric company was on trial
 In the chaneery court motion for the dissolution of the injunction restraining the receivers from working slope 3 is being heard.
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
THEODORE THOMAS
Will Appear at the Auditorium on
 March IA

Theodore Thomas and his famous orches- tra of sixty.four men will be tine attraction at the Auditorium March IA. It will be Thomas first appearance In Birmingham and that the great conductor will be greet ed by large and fashionable audience is matter of course.
 Twenty-two citizens have guaranteed the expenses of the concert, between $1,150 and $1,200. It is understood that every dollar in excess of the cost of the concert will be divided among the local charities.
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
THE M'RAE CASE
Three of the Accused Negroes Released i9 from Custody

For the past few days quite number of arrests have been made in connection with the rather mysterious death of James NfcRea, the negro found dead last Sunday Yesterday, however, three of the parties were given their liberty, as 1t was shown they had no connection whatever with the affair Those released were: Burwell Ed wards, Dave Yancey and Jack Johnson. There are yet four in jail charged with a knowledge of the matter.
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
J. A. YOUNG, JR.,
First Heard of His Fathers Death
 Through Newspaper.

J. A. Young, father of J. A. Young, Jr., travelling salesman for Drennen & Co.,, died at his home in Corinth, Miss, Tuesday and was buried yesterday. MT. Young was out on the road, returning last night, and the, first news he had of his fathers death he saw in newspaper. which gave an account of the funeral. "a
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
FROF. WEISSNER, TERPSICHOREAN COLLEGE,

School of Dancing, Elks' Hall. Fourth ave- nue and Twentieth street. Class for ladies and gentlemen Monday and Thursday evenings, to 9:30 D. m. Children's class Monday and Friday. S:30 to p. m. Young ladies and gentlemen's afternoon classes. Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 p. m.
 thur-sun-tues
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
Small Fire

The fire department was called out yes- terday to extinguish very slight blaze in a residence in Sixteenth street and Fourth avenue. The fire was caused by, spark, and the only damage done was the pulling off of few shingles by the fremen to reach the ignited point.
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
THE POLITICAL POT
 BEGINS TO SIMMER
Heat Furnished by Call for Meet
 ing of County Committee.
GOVERNOR JOHNSTON TALKS
But Declines to Say Anything-M be Present in Person-Morgan Cam paign Committee to Meet
 Odds and Ends

The political pot fairly simmered in Blr- mngnam yesterday, and was principally due to the call for a meeting of the execu- tive committee to be held next Wednesday. The fact that an effort is to be made to have direct vote for governor was hailed with joy by a great part of the people, while others looked askance at the move ment. The, politicians, with few excep- tions had nothing to say for publication but there were some who seemed to fear that when the committee meets the whole plan of the primary may be changed. Others were of tine opinion that the committee would meet and then adjourn without talk ing action.
 The majority of the committee are sup posed to be friendly to Governor Johnston and the impression has gone out that he will practically control the meeting. Whether this will be the case or not re- mains to be seen. There was some talk yesterday that an effort might be made when the committee meets to have it or der direct vote for United States sena- tor.
 Governor Johnston
 Governor Johnston was in Birmingham yesterday, ana was asked Dy an ASe-I1er- aid reporter for an expression with refer ence to the meeting of the committee. He said he had nothing to say, but that he would be on hand when the committee meets and would then say something.
 twill you attend the meeting in person?" was asked.
 q don't know whether I will be present or not but I will be represented before the committed
 He declined to say whether he would fa- vor or oppose any movement that might be made to secure direct vote for senator
 Col. Altman Misqnoted
 The types got mixed yesterday in quot ing Colonel J. J. Altman, chairman of Gen. eral Shelley's campaign committee, and made him say: "Our weathers will not be unwrung," with regards to the action of the Jefferson county executive committee, when it should have been: "Our withers will be unwrung."
 Political Pick-Ups The Morgan state campaign committee will be called together next week as stated in. The Age-Herald yesterday, the date being fixed for the 23d instant. The Johnston campaign committee has opened headquarters in the Florence hotel rooms and being secured for that pur pose.
 M. M. Williams, alderman from the Fifth ward, has been selected for secretary of the committee
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
Knights of Maccabees

Lucky Tent No. 2, Knights of the Macca- bees, will have their regular meeting to- morrow night at o'clock in the Magnolia hali, in Third avenue, between Twentieth and Twenty-first streets The lodge Is re- ported to be in a very prosperous condition. All members of the lodge are cordially i'm vited to attend.
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
DRENNEN-NUTT
Two Popular Young People Married at
 East Lake

Joe Drennen, a young merchant of Cain Station and a prominent Pythian, and Miss Katie Mutt, of East Lake, who is social favortte there, were married at the Metho- dist church in East Lake last night, Rev. MT. Hawkins performing the ceremony. They will reside at Cain Station.
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
THE MODERN WAY

Comments itself to the well-informed, to do pleasantly and effectually what was formerly done in the crudest manner and disagreeably as well. To cleanse the sys- tenn and break up colds, headaches, and fevers without unpleasant after effects, use the delightful liquid laxative remedy, Syrup Of Figs. Made by California Fig Syrup Co.
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The infant son of MT. and Mrs. W. T. Yielding died yesterday morning at 9:3O o'clock. The child was but two months old.
 The corpse of Mrs. M. J. Hickman was shipped to Georgia yesterday morning for interment. She was aged GA years, and died at Bluefield the day before
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
GENERALLY APPROVED
Plan to Restrict Bids for Police Uni
 forms to Home Merchants

There was considerable talk among the members of the police department yester- day regarding the action of the board of commissioners Tuesday night in asking for exclusive bids from Birmingham merchants for making the new spring uniforms Tor the officers. The plan is generally ap- proved, and there is but little question that the suits will be procured through home channels jast as cheaply as if imported.
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
GEORGE P. JACKSON
Will Sing in St. Marys and Temple
 Emanuel Cho;rS

George P. Jackson, one of the best known and most popular of Birminghams musical set has accepted the position of leading tenor alt St Mary's and Temple Emanuel, vice Mir. Orr, resigned to take charge of the choir of the First Methodist church
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
Seeing Is Relieving

To thoroughly understand the laws of re- fraction and to know the science of lens building is to be an optician. A graduate opticlan at the Birmingham Optical Com pany will examine your eyes free. (Rear of Nortons Drugstore) ***
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
To Help the B oers

Division No. 8, Ancient Order of Hiber- nians, will give a grand ball at Elk's hall February 26. The proceeds will be, sent to the Boer relief committee through general Hibernian officers alt Washington.
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
Routine Business

The executive committee of the Birming- ham Realty company held a business meet ing yesterday, but only routine matters were considered.
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
BOARD OF REVENUE

Henry Simpson, of Morris. is a candidate. for member of board of revenue, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
Buy a Hosre

Carload of horses, broke and unbroke, at Neill's stock yards, cheap. See them at once.
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
CORONER

to the office of coroner of Jefferson county. is now serving part of an unexpdred term. has given satisfaction and asks for election to full term. Subject to democratic pri- mary.
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
FOR. TAX ASSESSOR

!. F. Mclaughlin Is a candidate for re- election to- the office of Tax Assessor of Jefferson county. subject tothe action of the Democratic party
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
MORPHINE
 COCAINE THE HABIT WHISKY soLPnn4 Sp P1snAsn ouanD REF TOBACCO

pr. Marion T. Davis, at his private Sani- tarium, 311 East Eighth street, Chatta- nooga, Tenn, where this regular praoti- tioner for eight years past, and alumnus of the University of Virginia. now treats these diseases EXCLUSIVELY, under WRIT TEN GUARANTEE to REFUND CHARGES, and railroad fare, if cure is not complete in ten days, and in every respect satisfactory. Remedy simple. safe and eff fective; no desire or craving after FIRST DOSE; hence no suffering and no WILL POWER' required, while being cured. Duration of habit, and amount consumed are no considerations. Refractory and re- 1apsing cases treated by OTHERS, espe- cially solicited by Dr. Davis He cures such to STAY CURED. All matters confl- dential Voluntary testimonials on file for inspection.
 above address.
The age-herald., 1900-02-15

Arlington Cafe-service un- surpassed in the south. Give. it a trial
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
ANNOUNCE MENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

George W. Sherling is 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.
 James A. Downey is a candidate for shcr- fir of Jefferson county, subject to the ao- tion of the democratic party.
 Andrew w. Burgin, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to action of democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-02-15
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry B. Gray is a candidate for Treas- urer of Jefferson county subject to the &C., ton of the democratic party.
 H. C. Miller is a candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county subject to the action of the Democratic party.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05
aNiseellaneu,,s 8eaain9.
THINGS THAT NEVER DIE.

The pure, the bright, the beautiful,
That stirred our hearts in youth;
The impulse of a wordless prayer,
The dreams of love and truth,
The longings after something lost,
The spirits yearning cry;
The striving after better hopes
These things can never die.
The timid hand stretched forth to aid
A brother in his need.
The kindly word in grief's dark hour
That proves a friend indeed.
The plea for mercy softly breathed,
When justice threatens high;
The sorrows Of contrite heart
These things shall never die.
The memory of clasping hand,
The pressure Of kiss;
And all the triles, sweet and frail,
That makes up loves first bliss.
If with a firm, unchanging faith,
And holy trust and high;
These hands have clasped, those lips
have met
These things shall never die.
The cruel and the bitter word,
That wounded as 1t fell;
The chilling want Of sympathy,
We feel, but never tell,
The hard repulse that chills the heart
Whose hopes were bounding high,
In an unfading record kept
These things shall never die.
Let nothing pass, for every hand
Must find some work to do;
Lose not a chance to waken love,
Be firm, and just, and true.
@ Irrlf hof
Beam on thee from on nigh,
And angel voices say to thee
These things shall never die.
Charles Dickens.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05
WHY DEMOCRACY WAS DEFEATED.
Nj. VIM. J. Bryan Gives Some Of The Rea
s0nS

In an article on 'The Election OF
19OO," published in the December num-
ber of the North American Review,
William ]. Bryan gives what he be-
lieves were the causes Of his defeat.
They were, according to Mr.. Bryan, the
free use of money, the war In the Phil
ippines and the cry of prosperity"
Mr.. Bryan says: There are certain
legitimate uses which may be made of
money in a campaign. For all
this legitimate work the Republicans
had plenty of money, while the Demo-
Gratis had very little. The Republicans
were also able to secure transportation
for all Republican voters who were
away from home. The Democrats were
not in a position to secure passes or to
pay for transportation.
1T is impossible at this time to oaleu-
late the effect Of colonization or the ex-
tent to which votes were purchased by
the direct payment Of money or by en-
ployment for political work. There are
instances where as much as $500 was
offered to one man for his political
services for few days"
Further on Mr.. Bryan again refers
to the use of money, saying: mo time
need be wasted In the condemnation
of the illegitimate use of money. But
1t is worth while to consider why such
large campaign funde are used by the
Republicans, and how such funds are
collected together, with the remedy to
be employed for the protection Of the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05

public against the improper use Of
money in the election.
Pryor to 1896 the moneyed elements
Of the country were divided between
the two leading parties.
Since 1896 the consolidation Of wealth
has gone on with rapidity never be-
fore known. All the trusts had pc
cuniary reason for supporting the Re-
publican ticket, for they not only have
enjoyed immunity during the present
administration; but they have every
reason to expect further immunity in
case Of Republican success, while the
Democratic platform and the Demo-
cratic organization were outspoken in
their condemnation of private monop-
olies, and the candidates were pledged
to aggressive measures for the exter-
mination Of all combinations formed in
restraint Of trade"
Regarding the war issue Mr.. Bryan
says: Many were led to the support
of the administration by the plea that
the insurrection must be suppressed
before any plan could be adopted for
dealing with the Philippine question.
They refused to believe that the Re-
publicans contemplated an imperial
policy"
Mr.. Bryan says the Spanish war
and the Philippine war withdrew many
men from the labor market, war loan
put large sum into circulation, and
the South African war increased the
demand for our products. These 'ab-
normal influences" he says, contrib
uted to temporary improvement. but
the Republicans cannot justly claim
credit for any Of these things.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05
TO BE CONTINUED.
THE BALANCE OF TRADE.
Why All the Money Of the World Does MOI
Come Here,

OUEC HEiC'
When we read of the enormous "balr
ance of trade" in our favor, people
sometimes wonder why all the money
of the world does not come here to pay
the balance. The following from The
New York Post explains why;
In the current number Of the Yale
Review, Mr.. N. T. Bacon presents
computation of the amount of foreign
capital invested in This country, ana
the interest and profits annually pay
able to foreign creditors. Several at
tempts of this kind have been made
heretofore, but they were for the most
part suesses rather than computations,
and their figures for the annual cnarge
ranged from $70,000,000 to $3.50, 10000
Mr.. Teidelbach, in an article puoEshed
in The Forum in February, 1895, reck-
oned our annual foreign dues at the
latter figure. He considered that
American tourists and residents ABROAD
spent s1OO, 100000 a year; that foreign
individuals and corporations DONG
business or owning property here de-
rived a like sum as rents and pronts;
that foreign investors in our securities
derived from them $75,0O0,OOO yearly
and that our freights amounted to
s10O 600, 900. He became satisfied on
further investigation that the charge
for freight should be reduced S5O,OOOOOO
or $50, ,O0O 900. His estimate was there
fore. that in 1895 the sums payable
abroad amounted to about $500, ,OOO, 900.
Mr.. Bacon estimates that for l9Oo
these sums were less than 2OO,OO0,OOO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05

~ aUant to tell him that his SON IL C scamp
OF the first lpdtcr."
more. so that your debt amounted to
S955; that the ten days. passed without
payment; that wanting money ] press
cd you and even resorted to threat
or two and that seeing me In earnest
YOU swore that the dollars should be
mine within five days; that instead Of
remaining in Boston to get them you
came here and that this morning at
q very early hour you telegraphed that
the funds were to hand and that you
would bring them down to me tomor-
row. He may draw conclusions from
this, Sutherland. which may make his
position as your father anything but
grateful to him. He may even All,
you would try that game. would your
The young man had flung himself at
the older mans throat as If he would
choke off the words he saw trembling
on his lips But the struggle thus be-
gun was short. In moment both
stood apart. painting, and Frederick,
with lowered head, was saying hum
bly,:
81 beg pardon. Wattles, but you drive
me mad with your suggestions and
conclusions. have not got the money.
but l will try and get it. Wait here, y
"Ten minutes. Sutherland. No lon-
ger! The moon Is bright and | can see
the hands Of my watch distinctly. AT
a quarter to 10 l will receive the mon
ey from you here or seek 1t in your
fathers study"
Frederick made a hurried gesture
and vanished up the walk. The next
moment he was at his father'S study
door.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05
MoRMoHs ARE BOLD.
They Attempted House.to.House Canvass
In Columbia.

Press dispatches recently announced
that numerous prominent Mormons
were assembling at Chattanooga for
the purpose Of pushing the Mormon
propaganda in the South.
AS is we'll known to the public, for
several years Mormon preachers have
been operating in remote rural districts
in this state, where number Of con-
verts were made. A year or two ago
they held a conference in this city, and
it was then stated that there was some
thing over 1000 converts in the state.
The elders and preachers have been
quietly at work ever since and it Is
likely that more converts have been
made.
But the elders and preachers SEEM
ingly no longer intend to conflne their
efforts to rural communities. Three
preachers have been at work in this
city, and it is stated that a church Is
soon to be organized at the CRANKY
mill. The elders, or whatever they ara
called, have even grown bolder and are
attempting to conduct their mission
work right in the city. They go about
it in a quiet and unoDstrusive way and
do not hesitate to broach the subject
Of their religion to most prominent and
respectable families.
A gentleman mentioned an instance
where two Of them called at his resi-
dence They first pretended to be look
ing for some place to board, and dur
ing the talk on that subject they adroit-
ly brought about their religion, prefac-
ing the remark that it was misunder-
stood, etc. AS soon as the subject was
broached they were promptly dismiss
ed. But it was brought out before they
left that they intended to make q
house to house canvass.
The Mormon religion is very obnox-
ious to intelligent people, and the bold
ness Of these men In attempting to
propagate their doctrines in the city is
unprecedented. But it goes to show
to what extent the Mormons are carry
ing on their propaganda in this state
Columbia Record.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05
AN OLD SOUTHERN GAMBLER DEAD.
Mack Won $50, 900 on , Poker Hand Once
But Was Buried By Charity.

William Mack, who died in Charles
ton recently, was one Of the gamblers
whose heyday of success came quar-
ter of a century ago. At the time when
he was best known the common story
was that he had more money than he
could put In barrel. He died in p0v-
erty and was buried by the charity of
his former associates. One story told
of his early playing was Of the game
when he raked in $4,000 at the poker
table from a sea captain, who was
bluffed out on pair Of fours.
"You don't find many gamblers now
Of the Billy Mack stripe and color"
said one of his friends to The Sun cor
respondent. I'm his early days, when
he played in New orleans, he was
known as a huge buffer. The time ne
put the blinds over the eyes Of the sea
captain was after long dash with the
American game. The stakes had been
running high and there was enough
casn on the table and In nearby pockets
to equip an army. Billy's luck had
been jumping. and the captain was
having bit the best Of the play. Some
giant bluffs had been engineered. Billy
was caught in one Of these and he
was bumped so hard by the captain
that the latter remarked that Mack
would not be caught that way again.
"It was a ragged game and the play
ers stayed in it only when they had
Jacks or better. Finally we decided to
make everything jack, and remark
ably bad streak in the hands resulted
in having the pot made as sweet as
sugar plum. There was all kinds of
money on the table and Of course we
all wanted it. After we had passed
time and again 1t came to the captains
first say and he opened the pot with
sumner. We all stuck-there were
five of us-and when the cards were
handled the captain stood pat. The
rest of us had ordinary pick-ups, ex-
cept Billy, who asked for one card.
The betting was cautious at first, but
when 1t came to the captains second
turn he jammed on handful of money
which made several of us want to drop.
Around at Billy's end he saw the raise
and lifted it without even looking at
his hand, and so there was nothing left
for us to do but jump, the captain alone
remaining to see the end Of the fight.
well, they raised and raised. The
fact that Billy refused to look at his
fifth card rather nettled the sea play
er, and he began to get cautious. Raise
after raise came, and finally Mack
stuck a diamond scarf pin in his five
cards, lying face down, and asked for
time to go and get more money before
making another raise. He just had to
go across the street and we waited
with the greatest anxiety until he re-
turned. He came up the steps blowing
and putting. The captain, who had
grown uneasy in the absence of Mack,
began to fldget in his chair, and he
was losing some of his playing nerve.