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The age-herald., 1900-04-06
STORY OF STARVATION
Poor Porto Ricans Arriving at the Pal
 ace Daily

San Juan, Porto Rico, April 5.-Delega- tions representing the country poor arrive at the palace almost daily. They tell the usual story of starvation and want and they ask for food and. work. Two import ant delegations nave put in an appearance this week, the laaest being from Aguas Buenos, consisting of 100 men and 50 wo- men in procession, headed by two 10-year- old girls carrying black flags, to signify that they were mourning for existing con ditions.
 Although the situation is certainly bad, 1t is the opinion of many in authority that in some instances the applicants for relief are really directed ioy political bosses, who hope to secure road work. For instance oOOO rations have already been issued weekly at Aguas Buenos for the last three months.
 Further material relief will follow from ehe recent g1anting of road-making con. tracts, involving an outlay of s60O, ,0OO al though the authorities have not yet an nounced how they propose to. distribute. the aopropriation.
 The pier strikers are quiet and no further demonstrations have been made. The prop- erty, however, is still guarded by the troops. All the native labor from St. Thomas has been dismissed and women laborers will be employed.
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appeals, maintaining Ohis previous

fathers appeals, maintaining 01is previous declarations.
 It appears that sipido sent the following letter to his father, excusing his absence on the ground that he had obtained a situa- tion at Maison du Peuple: ''To Citizen Jean Baptiste Sipido, Saint
 Gales, Brussels.
 "Citizen-The position of assistant cash fer is vacant at the Maison du Peuple. There are no further explanations to be given upon this question. Be at the Mai son du Peuple tomorrow Wednesday, be- tween 130 and in the afternoon"
 The document purported to be signed by three names, "Vandevert, Van Loo, and de Feuot."
 Sipido declared today that he did not know the author of the letter, but met him at meetings at Maison du Peuple. The police are continuing their investigation into the affair.
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MISS NETHERSOLE
 WAS ACQUITTED Jury Thinks "Sapho" is All Right and Hastily Ren-
 dered a Verdict.

New York, April 5.-Miss Olga Nethersole and Hamilton Reville, actor; Marcus R. Mayer, manager of Miss Nethersole, and Theodore Moss, manager of Wallacks the ter, were today found not guilty of main- taining a public nuisance in presenting the drama 'Sapho." The charge to the jury by Judge Fursman, of the criminal branch of the supreme court, was highly. favorable 12 minutes. It is announced that the in- terrupted season of the play in this city will be resumed.
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Today's Entries

First race, five furlongs-Add Ran, Ze- riba, Sue Johnson, Aqua Elsie venner, Til- dy Ann, 104; Grumble, Al Caskey, Roung O, Georgetown IT, 106; Engano, 1O6 Rrsseline, 109; Sidtilla, 116; Barney's Last, 11S; Tin Craft 1A.
 Second race, half mile, selling-Frank Johnson, 101; Foxworthy, 1O3; Harry Pull lain, Denman Thompson, Censor, Free Ad- mission, Tho Elk, 1O5.
 Third race, six furlongs-Enchant 92; Lady Elite Lark Spur 1OO; Gold dor. Par menian, Knight Banneret, Dramburg, Dis solute, Kentucky, The Rush, 105; Thrive, 110; The Conqueror, F. w. Erode, 115
 Fourth race, mile, purse-Our Nellie, Freak. My Sots, 96; Menu, 95; Mompensa- tion, Parakate, Jim P Nobleman, 1O1 i; Motto. Julius Caesar, 105; Monk Wayman, John Baker, 115.
 Fifth race, five furlongs, selling-Trouba- line, Alpaca, Isabinda, Orletta, 104; Wood trice, Shillingburn, Alfred c, Edinborough, 1O9; Maggie Davis, 116; Reed, Easter Card, 11S; Bertha Nell, Myrtle Van, 119; Gath. Tenole, 12l; Dr. Walmsley, Braw Lad 124
 Sixth race, mile hurdle, selling-Bannie, 127; Titus, 129 Seidenbach, 130; Jim Hogg, University, 131; Arquebus, 133; Chenier. 136: Brandywine, Suflag, 102.
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KILLED HIMSELF
Newspaper Man Committed Suicide in
 an Atlanta Hotel

Atlanta, Ga, April 5.-F. o. Dickersheets of the Kansas City Journal killed himself at the Jackson 1hotel tonight by taking nor phine, while making preparations to end his life. he wrote letter to the papers, with the pathetic request:
 "I have remembered you, now, that I am dead, remember me-
 His photograph accompanied the letter and his picture will be printed in tomor- rows Constitution.
 Dickersheets arrived Monday, putting his name on the hotel register as F. D. Olds, Kansas City.
The age-herald., 1900-04-06
WILL CONTEST WILL
Two More Claimants of the Davis Prop
 erty Arrive

Pttsbung, April 5.-Two more claimants to the property left by Charles l.. Davis (Alvin Joslin) have turned up and 1t is said they will contest the will, which be- queaths the bulk of the estate to Mrs. Margaret Schrlever Simpson of Detroit. The new claimants are Mrs. Emma Greas- jean Davis, of Sheridan, Wyo., and daugh- ter, Mrs Emma Belmont, of New York. A New York attorney, now here making an investigation, says he can prove that Davis was married to his client at Essex Market police court, New York, on May 15, 1875.
 Davis, 1t Is alleged, deserted her year later, and shortly therea fter the daughter was born. The amount to be distributed under the will after the payment of all debts, Is about $125 OOO
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SIPIDO DOES NOT CHANGE
He Paid No Attention to His Ffther's
 Appeals

Brussels, April 5-Jean Baptiste Sirido the Belgian youth who attempted the Kfe of the prince of Wales yesterday. was not submitted to any further Namina tion to- day. His attitude is dejected, and he ap- pears very tired having had little sleep. He expressed no regret at his crime, but has repeatedly requested permission to see his mother. No interview between them, however, will lbe allowed for some days.
 Late this afternoon the examlng mag istrate decided to confront Sipido with his father, and a touching scene ensued. But 1t Is said Sipido paid no attention to his
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WILL BE REBUILT
Commercial Club of Kansas City Passes
 Resolutions

Kansas City, Mo, April 5.-At mass meeting of business men held at the Con- mercial club tonight, which was attended by the executive committee arrange ments for the democratic national conven- ton, and the directors of Convention Hall the followig resolution was adopted:
 'iResolved, That 1t is the sense of this meeting that a new convention hall ioe built and completed for the use of the democratic national convention on July A." Including today's subscriptions, the board of directors now has an available fund of $224, 300 for rebuilding the hall.
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STONE WANTS MEETING
Of Sub- Committee in Regard to Kansas
 City Trouble

St. Louis, April 5-Ex-Governor William J. Stone, vice chairman of the democra lie national committee, soday wrote the mem- bers of the subcommittee appointed to ar range the details of the national democrat ic invention, of which MT. Stone is chair man, to meet him at Kansas City Thurs day, April 12, for the purpose of conferring with the people of Kansas City on the sit uauon growing out of the destruction of their hall by fire yesterday. While assured that Kansas City will rebuild the hall in time for the convention, MT Stone thinks it important that the subcommittee should meet to consider the situation.
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American Jockey Suspended

London, April 5.-At the Croxton park meeting today, Rigby, the American jock ey, after winning the B3llesden selling Well ter plate on Egbert, an American horse, was called before the stewards, charged with disoibedience of orders at the start. and suspended for the remainder of the meeting.
 FoxhaH Kenne, the American gentleman rider, rode twice at Croxston park today. He secured second place in the Granby handicap, in which race the horses were ridden by members of the Croxston Park club.
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supremacy of the civil over the military au- thority is insisted upon.
 Trusts are denounced and legislation to cuitb their power Is favored. Municipal ownership of publdc franchises is demand ed.
 The appointment of M. s. Quay as United States senator by Governor Stone is de- nounced in strong terms.
 The platform concludes with tribute to William J. Bryan, and inviting him to become candidate for president and pledging sbhe support of the Pennsylvania democrarY.
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THE GRAND JURY
Hearing Witnesses in the Goebel Assas-
 sination Case

Frankfort, Ky, Apni1 5.-The grand jury heard several witnesses in connection with the Goebel assassination today Miss Salne Jackson is said to have testified that she heard conversation between a prominent state officer and his wife, and that she went to Goebel and warned him, requesting him not to go to the state house on the day of the assassination.
 Wharter Goldfeld, the star witness of the prosecution at the examination of Caleb Powers, has been subpoenaed as a witness tomorrow.
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The Slasher Won Out

Chicago, April 5.-Benny Yanger, the Tipton slasher, knocked out Frankie Noel of St. Louis tonight in the second round of what was to have been a Ground con- test. Noel made a plucky fight, but was completely outclassed, and was badly pun ished before he finally received his knock out.
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At Rennings

Washington, April 5.-The talent and the bookmakers broke pretty nearly even today at Bennings, only two outright favorites winning. The second race resulted in dead heat, the first of the meeting, Scurry com ing in even with the favorite Anectedote.
 First Race-Five furlongs: Revonah, 99 Booker). -, won; Speedmas, 107, (O'Leary), 3h to l and even, second: Cori- alis. 1O7 Gandry), to l, third. Time, 1:03 3-5.
 Second Race-Maidens; half a mile: Scurry, 99 (J Slack), 20 to l. Anectedote, go CHothersolD, 1 to g. dead heat; Moore, S9 (ModdeD, -, third. Time, 0:5O.
 Third Race-Steeplechase about two miles and half: Llato, 142 (Dayton), 5 to l, won; Cosmopolitan, 142 (BracketD, even and out, second. Time, 5:31 2-5.
 Fourth Race-Six and a half furlongs. Royal Sterling, 1O6 (MitchelD, to 5, won; Grandeur, 1O6 (Slack). 20 to 1 and 3 to 1, second; Magic Light, 106 Dean), 10 to i, third. Time, 1:26.
 Fifth Race-Handicap; one and one-six- teenth miles: Boney Boy, 126 (MitchelD, to ?, won; Robert Metcalf, 1O2 O. Slack). g. to 5, second. Time, 1:65.
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Charles ISurDs Won

Milwaukee W.s., April 5.-Charley Burns or Cincinnati got the decision over Tom McCune of Detroit at the end of a Ground
 bout before the Milwaukee Athletic club to- night.
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LAUREATE WON
 THE HANDICAP StTeameT Game Second, With
 Duke of Baden Third. RACE WAS WORTH $3,OOO Belle of Memphis Got In Lead at the Jump But Laureate Come Up With Rush in the Stretch.
RACE WAS WORTH $3,OOO

Memphis, Tenn, April 5.-The historic Montgomery handicap at mile and a six teenth was won today by George G. Ben- nett's Laureate in the good time of 1:4S1a Streamer, the favorite, was second, with Duke of Baden in the third position The race was worth about 5000 to the winner.
 The twentieth annual spring meeting of the New Memphis Jockey club opened au- spiciously today. Six well filled races, in- cluding the Montgomery handicap together with a beautiful spring afternoon, attract ed a large crowd to Montgomery park The track had dried out nicely from the re- cent rains, and was in fine condition.
 The Montgomery handicap was the fourth event on the card and fourteen high-class horses were called to the post There was a long delay on account of Streamer refus- ing to break. After a wait of three-quar- ters of an hour the field was sent away to splendid start, with the horses closely punched. Belle of Memphis soon jumped to the front and closely followed by Ed Tip ton, made fast pace up the back stretch with Streamer well placed in third position Belle of Memphis led to the turn for home where Streamer colared her and showed in the stretch by a head. It was here that Crowhurst made his run on Laureate. Lay ing in fifth position he sent the Bennett horse forward, and after a brush with Streamer at the sixteenth pole, forged ahead and won handily by a length Streamer beat Duke of Baden two lengths for the place.
 Only one favorite, Joe Fry, in the second race, was successful.
 summaries
 First Race-Six furlongs, selling: Sir Gal ian, 103 eCrowhursD 15 to l, won; La Jo- sepnine, 1O6 CMatthews) to l and 3 to 1, second; HimEne, 106 oSoutha1d), 3 to 2, third. Time, 1151A.
 Second R .ceHaif mile, selling Joe Frey, 10S CT. Burns), to ?, won Sard, 105 (Mar- tfn), to l and to 1, second: DelMarcin, 10s (WedderstrandD, ? to 1, third. Time, O:49k.
 Third Race-Mile, selling: Martin Duke, S7 (Waldo), to l. won; Two Armies, 93 Patron, 104 (Silvers), 8 to 1, third. Time, 1:44h.
 Fourth Race-A mile and one-sixteenth Montgomery handicap: Laureate, 105 CCrow- hurst), to 1, won; Streamcr, 113 CT. Burns), to l, second Duke of Baden, 10S (Vitta- tce), to l, third. Time 1:4S1A.
 Fifth Race-1alf mile: Barara M, 1O5 (Boland), 4 to l, won Myra Morella, 1O5 (CrowhursD, to 1 and 10 2, second; Golden Harvest 105 (Vitatoe), f to 1, third Time, 0:49%.
 xth Race-M le scl tn, L,,.ian R.ei. 165 Oupee), to l, won; Celtic Bard 1O6 (Rowe), 15 to l and ito l, second; Schnell ufer, SS (ralley), 6 to !. third Time, 1:43&
The age-herald., 1900-04-06

The Naval academy items aggregate $677, 7,500 In this is included $350.000 to begin the erection of building suitable for ca- det quarters at cost not exceeding $250, 900. The items for steam engineering include new machinery plants at Mare Island, Ali giers HonaGulu and San Juan. f
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ihe Contingency Fund

The more important items in the bill in addition to those given are:
 Contingency fund necessary to meet emer- gencies constantly arising in view of the unsettled conditions in our insular possess sions, to be expended in the discretion of the president, s5OO,OOO; ordnance, $1, ,7O5, 800; equipping vessels, $2,6OO, 900; surveys and coaling stations in insular possessions S1OO,OOO. The pubic works at various points under the bureau of yards and docks re- ceived amounts as follows:
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THE WEATHER.

INCREASING CLoUDINESS FRIDAY; RAIN AND COLDER SATURDAY; HIGH EASTERLY WINDS.
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Today GdUertising IS as necessary to the traasaction Of certain lines of busi- ness ds steam and electricity are to machinerg.-R. J. Cunning.
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
WAS A DUMMY"
Detectives Send Express Package Ad-
 dressed to Caylor

Columbus, O., August 1.-The express package received at Lockport, N. Y., ad- dressed to c. w. Caylor is only "dum- my The wrapper, however, Is the origi- nal one used by Ferroll, the express rob Der, and as such it is an important piece of evidence. The officials of the express company have ordered the package re- turned to Columbus. When the detectives learned that the mysterious stranger who stopped at the hotel in Plain City on the night of the murder and robbery had ex- pressed package to Lockport, N. Y, it was immediately intercepted at the trans- fer office in this city and opened. It was found to contain the stolen express sacks and envelopes from which money and pa- pers had been taken. While suspecting that the address on the package was ficti- tiouS, the detectives nevertheless thought 1t best to fix up a dummy and forward 1t, for that in case they should be mis- taken it would leave chance for appre- hending the robber
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
TWO NEGROES KILLED
Falling Slate at Pratt Mines Causes
 Two Deaths

Pratt City, August 14-(SpeciaL) )-Jau es Sharp and James Pickett, colored miners, were killed by falling slate in Slope No. 6 yesterday The accident occurred about 4 p. m., and was not discovered until about Il .oO o'clock The cause is supposed to have been defect in timbering, as it had been noticed that the roof was cracking and the men had been warned to timber their place. The bodies were recovered about Il 80 today and prepared for ship ment to their homes at Burnsvile, Ala, by the undertaking firm of Sam Foley & Bro.
 The friends of Miss Mamie Pou will be pleased to learn that she is rapidly recov- ering and will soon be at home again.
 Professor P. M. McNeill has returned from an extended southwestern trip, and is in splendid health.
 Miss Hattie Shepard, who has been quite iE for the past two weeks, is no better, and will leave in few days to visit her uncle at Warrior. Has friends hope that the change will rapidly restore her former health.
 The Merry Makers" met last evening with Mrs. James A. Kirk Refreshments were served and pleasant evening spent by the little folks present. The next meet ing will occur at the home of Miss Levi on East Highlands next Monday week.
 A few friends enjoyed the hospitality of MT. and Mrs. c. D. Comstock last evening
 In game between the Pratt City and Bessemer baseball teams yesterday at Bes- semer the Pratt City team was defeated, .ne score standing 14 to B.
 Miss Jerome Rogers is spending two weeks with relatives at Speigners
 Miss Lois enz zia xuill ha few friends this evening complimentary 10 her guest, Miss Duicie Whitson, of Woodlawn.
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
JOINT ACTION IS
 URGED BY DRISCOLL
Publisher Addresses the Interna- tionaI Typographical Union.
HIS WORDS MET WITH FAVOR
MT. Driscoll Said Printers and Pub fishers Interests Were the Same, and They Should Try to
 Avoid Conflict

Milwaukee, Wis, August 14.-Frederick Driscoll, commissioner of the American Newspaper Publishers Association, ad- dressed the International Typographical Union convention today as a representa- tive of the special standing committee of the American Newspaper Publishers As sociation, making several suggestions in the interest of harmony and read the reso- lutions which were passed at meeting of the publishers in New York in February last, setting forth the views of the pub fishers in relation to subjects of interest to employers and employees.
 The committee, he said, was not appoint ed to provoke controversies or to antago- nize labor, but, on the contrary, to pro- mote a better understanding between mem- bers and their employees, and that the ser vice of the committee and its commissioner will be at the disposal of any member of the association, and the good offices of the committee will gladly be extended to any member request.
 He then quoted a resolution adopted by the special committee carry this month that the publishers should have the right to be heard on all proposed amendments to the constitution, general laws and rules of the International Typographical Union affect ing publishers isterests.
 Aggregate of Interests
 MT. Driscoll then noted the vast aggre- gate of interests embodied In the Publish CTS Association, and stated that consider able bitterness of feeling has been engen- dered because of the action of the Inter- national Union in compelling proof readers and linotype machinists to become mem bers of the Typographical Union, which classes were in no sense to be called print ers and these new requirements occasioned great deal of trouble
 You are asked by the publishers" he said, Ito unite with them in establishing a joint arbitration commission to adjust dis putes between publishers and local unions that cannot otherwise be settled and to act as board of appeal. If you would dc this, long step would be taken towards the abolition of the strike, boycott and lockouts."
 He caleld attention particularly to the resolutions of the publishers that the union make no changes in it's constitution or general laws bearing upon the rights or affecting the interests of the publishers without first being heard by the publish CTS, and that before any new scale is sub- mitted to the union for adoption a full con- sulta tion should be had with a representa- tive of the employers.
 He advocated all differences being set tied by arbitration, the men to remain at work and likewise that the employers shall not lock them out.
 MT. Driscoll was well received, and a motion of thanks for and the printing of his address in the proceedings was adopt ed
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BESSEMER.

Bessemer, Aug. 1.-(special)-Th fun eral of Hugh Frazier, who died yesterday afternoon, will take place tomorrow at 8 o'clock from his late residence. The Masons, of which deceased was a member, will have charge of the funeral. The members of the order are requested to meet tomorrow aft ernoon at o'clock at their hall and go in body to the residence.
 All who are interested in the establish ment of a city hospital are earnestly re- quested to meet tomorrow at the Library Hall to hear the report of the ways and means committee, and to assist in the per- manent organization of d Hospital Associa- tion.
 The Rev. K. H. Shimmon lectured to a good audience at the Library Hall last night, Illustrating his remarks with stere- optican views of Persia, of which country he is a native.
 Miss Florrie Little Is entertaining Miss Jennie Smith of Birmingham and Miss Fan ne Etherdge of Meridian.
 Mrs. Huntington of Birmingham Is the guest of Mrs. J. w. Carter.
 Miss Maggie Huey has issued invitations to a reception to be given tomorrow night at the residence of MT. and Mrs. P. J. McAdory at Jonesboro.
 Joseph l.. Whitmore has gone to Oneonta on a short business trip
 The Rev. George w. Reed will return shortly from stay in Philadelphia and Att lantic City.
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
BITTER CONTEST
 IN THE FIFTH
Contesting Delegations from
 Both Coosa and Clay.
THOMPSON GOT MAJORITY
It is Charged That the Corruption Fund Amounted to Thousands of Dol
 lars Congressman Brewer
 Interviewed in Montgomery

Montgomery, August H.-(Special) )-Con- gressman Willis Brewer, of the Fifth Dis trict, is in the city tonight en route to his home in Lowndes County from Clay and Coosa Counties, where he has been en- gagged in the most exciting campaign ever fought in Alabama.
 Primaries were held in Clay and Coosa Saturday to select a Congressional candi- date, and the contest between Messrs. Brewer Bulger, Thompson and Heflin has not only been hot, but 1t became extreme ly bitter, and it is charged that the cor ruption fund amounted to thousands of dollars
 Thompson carried Clay by a majority of 129, with Hefiin second choice, but Brewer sends a contesting delegation. A conven- tion was held in Coosa yesterday and Thompson was again successful, with lief lin second choice. Brewers friends bolted the convention and sent up a contesting delegation.
 To date this makes the vote stand: Thompson-Macon 41a, Randolph G. Coosa 5, Clay 5; total, 2O12.
 Brewer: Lowndes, H. Macon, 11a; Elmore, 4. Total, 16h.
 
 Il.
 Heflin: Chambers, 9.
 Uninstructed: Autauga, f.
 Elmore, Clay and Coosa are contested and the district committee has been called to meet at Goodwater on August 2Oth to pass on contests. The convention is called to meet at Goodwater on August 29. Tonight Colonel Brewer did net seem in good spirits over results in Clay and Coosa, and he was rather severe in his criticism of his competitors.
 There is a new in Alabama poli- tics," he said. q have been in politics all ot my life, but I have never seen anything to equal the corruption fund that has been spentin the Fifth District Thompson is an epoch"
 While Colonel Brewer is hopeful, he is by no means sanguine of success.
 KERSH
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IT WAS REAL COTTON
Story Concerning the Artificial Product
 Is Denied

Washington, August 14-United States Consul Frank W. Mahin, at Rechenberg, informs the State Department that his con- sulate is in receipt of scores of inquiring letters from America and Europe regarding report published in newspapers and trade journals that artificial cotton is now being made from pinewood flores and spruce wood. Investigation has developed that the cotton said to have been made from the wood fibre is nothing more than the nat ural product itself. The spinning of spruce and pine flores in the production of arti- ficial silk probably has given rise to these erroneous reports, says Consul Mahin, and it is safe to conclude that though attempts may have been made to produce artificial cotton, so far they have been without sat- iSfactory results.