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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-25

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The age-herald., 1900-10-23
DEATH CLAIMED
 ONE STRONG MAN Or. John Gardner GriggS Was Brave in War and True
 In Peace

Dr. John Gardner Griggs of this city, who died suddenly at the residence of his daughter, Mrs J. B. Dryer, Sunday morn- ing, was the last remaining member of family of five brothers and two sisters, his last brother, Dr. A. w Griggs, of West Point, Ga, very eminent physician, hav- ing died about two months ago.
 pr. Griggs was born in Harris County, Georgia, in 1880, and had therefore attained to the full measure to the allotted three score years and ten. He joined the Baptist Church in his boyhood, and remained a member of that church during the balance of his life. He was educated in one of the most thoroughly conducted high schools in his native state, and after a course of preparatory study with the lamented Dr. Ridley of LaGrange, Ga, he then entered a course of medical lectures in Charleston s. C., and afterward graduated in the full medical course from the University of Pennsylvania in 1853 Returning to his na- tive state, he married in the following year Miss Sarah Eliza Neal of Talbot County Georgia.
 After practicing a few years in Georgia he removed, in 1S60 to Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama. At the beginning of the war he enlisted as private in an Alabama company, but was immediately transferred to the position of surgeon, in charge of the Fifth Georgia Regiment, the successes and reverses of which he followed until Lees surrender being at that time in At lanta with his hospital awaiting further orders. So marvellous was his physical en- durance that all the hardships and priva- tiOnS Of life ha ipcr duties of surgeon, performed with unfail- ing energy, tenderness and cheerfulness, left no traces on his wonderful constitu- tion.
 Returning to Tuskegee after the war. he resumed his practice, and for thirty years was the greatly beloved physician of a very large circle. Removing to Birming- ham in 1887, he shortly afterwards had a severe attack of grip, with complications, from which he never fully recovered, hay ing been almost an invalid, patient and perfectly accomplishing, for twelve years. Those who loved him and watched him carefully have noted his failing strength for many months, but his death was who'll ly unexpected, as he arose as usual, read his morning paper, talked pleasantly with the different members of his family, and not five minutes after having spoken to some of them was found on his bed, where he had just expired, his countenance bear ing no expression but that of perfect peace. He leaves surviving him his wife and two sons, MT. Howard Griggs of Talladega and MT. John Griggs of Warrior, and four daughters, Miss Leila Griggs, Mrs. J. B. Dryer, Mrs. James Bailey and Mrs. E. J. Smyer, all of Birmingham, another daugh- ter, Miss Nettie Griggs, having preceded her father in her departure from this lire about eighteen months ago.
The age-herald., 1900-10-23
AMUSE IS.

The most interesting artistic partnership on the English-speaking stage today is un- doubtedly that of MT N. c. Goodwin and Miss Maxine Elliott. Allied to talents of the highest order, they demonstrate an intense devotion to their chosen profession and an earnest ambition for its high appreciation by the play-going public. These facts are already well known, but they will be exam plified in a greater measure than ever be- fore when these distinguished stars present their newest success, When We Were Twenty-one," at the Jefferson Theatre to- morrow night. The perfection of their art will be found well illustrated in this play, which is considered one of the most excel lent comedies of the modern school from every standpoint-that of construction, that of literature and also for certain appeal ing and audience-fascinanng quality which, for want of a better term, may be called heart-interest. Those who follow the news of the stage will be familiar with the great success achieved by MT. Goodwin and Miss Elliott in this comedy, which was written by Henry V. Esmond. The supporting or ganization will be found altogether ade- quate The latter goes without saying, for the Goodwins never had a mediocre com pany. Performance will positively com mence at o clock.
The age-herald., 1900-10-23
EMPRESS OF SONG
 CARRIE BRIDEWEEL
Her Wonderful Singing Last Night and Her Wonderful Reception
 By Her Homefolk

school, and then she has what so many professional persons lack and without which there is real greatnes in musical art-temperament dramatic temperament This temperament is highly developed In Miss Bridewell, and accounts in large measure for her success as an interpreter of master composers. Her delivery is clear and facile, and her phrasing is all that the intelligent critic could ask. .Rapturous ap- plause followed her first number, and she was a winner for the evening. For an en- core she sang with fine finish and feeling Gounod's Spring Song" in Italian.
 Miss BridewelPs second programme num- Der was Harp Immortal" from Gounod's Sappho, another very classic piece and perhaps the most highly enjoyed by the musicians in the audience. Here seemed to have been her most excellent dramatic work It was indeed sung with thrilling ef- feet "Supposing'' was the title of beauti- ful and tricksy little song written by Bis choff which came in response to an en- core, and~ for another encore Miss Bride well played her own accompaniment and sang tender lullaby by Wanna.
 Mir Miller sang the sixth number on the programme and made a brilliant hit and the concert concluded with double num- Der by Miss Brideweli-two spirited songs in Englsh-"May Morning" composed by Denza, and At Parting" composed by Rogers-easy songs compared with the technical difficulties of her large pieces, but requiring intelligence and training never theless for the musicianly way in which they were rendered.
 It was an evening of song long to be re- membered and every one left the theatre more proud than ever of Birmingham's famous young contralto, who will soon be on her way to San Francisco to appear in grand opera.
 Tomorrow night Miss Bridewell will give a concert in Montgomery, and later in the week a concert in Nashville, both under the management of Mr. Williams.
 Miss Brideweirs Movements
 Miss Bridewell received many visitors at the Morris Hotel yesterday. She will re main at the hotel until this afternoon. When she will depart for Montgomery, her train leaving Birmingham at o'clock
 Amongst the many floral offerings sent Miss Brdewen was a magnificent collec- ton of roses from the Confederate Veter- ans. Accompanying it was this beautiful note:
 Birmingham, Ala, October 22, 1900. My Dear Miss Bridewell Camp Hhrdee Confederate Veterans, of whom your father is a member, send you these flowers, and this badge, and beg your acceptance of them We shall follow the course of the promising daughter of our comrade, for whose success we have many aspirations. The south is the home of the sweetest song bird in the world. May you, a Birmingham young woman, charm wherever .yJu may go. Your obedient servant
 J. LAWLER DARBY,
 Adjutant of Camp Hardee. U. c. "
The age-herald., 1900-10-23
TALK RENEWED
Rumors of Changes in Brooklyn Base
 ball Team

New York October 22.-Since the close of the cup games between the Brooklyn and Pittsburg baseball clubs there has been a renewal of the talk that Manager Hanlon means to change the complexion of the champion team by disposing of the best men on the team. The talk is that Joe Kelly and Hugh Jennings will surely go, providing that any of the league magnates are willing to give Hanlon the figures he asks for their releases Both Philadelphia and Cincinnati want Jennings to captain their respective teams. John T. Brush, if he cannot secure Jennings for Cincinnati, would be willing to take Joe Kelly.
 Hanlon said recently that nothing short of $10000 would buy Kelly's release.
 Both the Brooklyn players are anxious to try their hands at management
 McGinnity, the pitcher who did so much to win the pennant for Brooklyn, has once more announced his intention of retiring from the diamond. It is not matter of sal- ary that will cause his retirement, but busi- ness interests.
The age-herald., 1900-10-23
A soutt.ern Rural Ideal

Private John Allen" which is to be pre- sented at the Jefferson Theatre next Friday afternoon and night, is a unique title for a play and one concerning which some ex- planation may be in place. This appears to be MT. Charles B. Hanford's season for ex- plantations, for his old friends and admirers are filled with surprise that he should have devoted himself 10 the modern drama for the present season The strength of the play as developed at a preliminary engagement in Washngt Al. D. G. is a sufficient reason for the existence of Private John, whose title does not, as might be supposed, an
 nounce a war play There is no beating of drums behind the scenes to simulate can
 non and no chatter of horseshoes to simu- late the advance of cavalry. All the stirring events-and they are abundant-are enacted in plain view of the audience. John Allen is a man of heroic mold, who was dubbed
The age-herald., 1900-10-23
JOHN SHARP DIED 4 NATURAL DEATH Was III and Given a Seat in Front of Opera House
 HOte

The remains of John Sharp, the young man who died in front of the Opera House Hotel Sunday night, were taken to Besse- mer yesterday, but will be brought back to Birmingham today at P o'clock and in tered in Oak Hill cemetery.
 c. J. Sharp and Thomas R. Sharp of Bes- semer, brothers of the unfortunate young man, came to the city for the purpose of Investigating the cause of the young mans death and to take charge of his body.
 It has developed that Mr.. Sharp had been to Cordova, where he had gone for a rest after a long illness He left there and came to Birmingham, for what purpose is not known. The conductor the train which brought Sharp to this city discovered that he was very sick man, and had him sent to the Metropolitan Hotel No apartments could be secured there, and he was taken to the Opera House Hotel
 The clerk seeing that Sharp was very i'll decided to have him sent to a hospital. It was very close in the hotel office and he was given a chair on the outside at the edge of the sidewalk. Before he could be moved he fell dead. presumably from heart failure. Coroner Paris started an invesu- gation, but on the certificate of pr. Whelan that death resulted from natural causes, he decided not to hold a post mortem eX- animation.
 The two brothers of MT. Sharp were great shocked at his untimely and sudden end. and regretted very much that an er- roneous report had been circulated that their brother had died in front of a sa- loon instead of the Opera House Hotel.
The age-herald., 1900-10-23
A Real Novelty

A novelty of any description is thoroughly appreciated, but more especially so in the amusement line, of which there are few. The one that enjoys the distinction of pos sessing really more novelty and interesting features is Prof. Gentry's Famous Dog and Pony Show, which comes to this city, Fri day and Saturday, October 26-H. Prof GeTF1-Ss Shav< always has been and will continue to be the foremost train~- animal exhibition of the world This season finds 1t positively better than before. and nearly twice as large. Corner Avenue and Nine teenth street, at 2:30 and p. m. Admission: Children, 10c; adults, 2c.
The age-herald., 1900-10-23

made a hit in California a couple of sea- sons ago The piece deals with the incidents of Richard III, King of England, and his crusade into the Haly Land. While his torians have dealt harshly with this gener- ous' King, MT. Hall has interpolated the brighter side of his life and career, namely, his courtship and betrothal of Princess Berengaria of Navarro MT. Downing as Richard assumes character most advan- tageously suited for his physique, While Miss Alberta Converse as Berangaria DOT trays both the loving and dignified princess to whom Richard eventually owes his crown. The scenery and costumes have been specially prepared
The age-herald., 1900-10-23
OFFICIAL RETURNS
Places Thompson's Majority in Fifth
 District at 64o

Official returns from the Fifth Congress sional District give Colonel Thompson a majority of 647 votes over Colonel Brewer.
 In several of the counties 1t is claimed tha irregularities cut the Thompson vote down, reducing his majority in the district several hundred.
 According to. the latest returns Colonel Thompson carried the following counties: Autaugua by 59 Macon by 331; Coosa by 125; Clay by 215; Elmore by 95; Randolph by 145; Chambers by 610. Total 1520.
 Colonel Brewer carried Lowndes by 476 and Tallapoosa by S97, making a total of S73
The age-herald., 1900-10-23
COCHRAN AT LOUISVILLE
The New York Orator Given Cordial
 Reception

Louisville Ky, October 22-The Hon. Bourke Cochran tonight spoke to an audi ence that completely filled the Auditorium, which has a seating capacity of 5OOO. His speech was in advocacy of the Democratic ticket, and his reception was cordial in th> extreme. He devoted the greater part of his time to imperialism and criticised at length the policy of the Republican party. denoun- cling it as inconsistent, unwise and unde- sirable. Chamberlainism in England and Mckinleyism in the United States he de- clared were twin evils which should be shunned by all thinking men. q
The age-herald., 1900-10-23
COLLISION IN TOWN
Two Trains Collide at Twentyhrst
 Street

A collision occurred near the Twenty-frst street bridge yesterday morning between Southern freight train and switch engine on the Alabama Great Southern road. Three cars were badly damaged. No one was hurt. The Southern freight was double-header' and it is claimed when the engineer saw the Alabama Great Southern switch engine he did not have time to stop his engine He and his fireman jumped to the ground and escaped injury. An investigation vii! be necessary to ascertain where the blame shah be placed.
The age-herald., 1900-10-23

Private" first because he was soldier, and second because in all his community of judges, colonels and majors, he was the only conspicuous citizen without a title. The name becomes one of sincere respect rather than of fippancy, and his leadership is ac- lxnowledged wherever his personality as- serts itself. The story is one of love and politics, although there is no shade of par tisanship either in plot or dialogue. It is simply a picture of life in the rural districts of the far south, a story of chiyalry, am- bition and self sacrifice.
The age-herald., 1900-10-23
Bent to Death by Negroes

Parkersburg, ". Va, October 22.-Today at Minnie, on the Short Line Railroad, two colored men, Holling and Randall, en- tered a saloon by Ed Carroll and got a drink While Carroll was making change he was knocked down and beaten to death with a club. The negroes boarded an Ohio River Railroad train for this city and were arrested by the brakeman. They are now in jail here
The age-herald., 1900-10-23
------------ Wanted In Montgomery

Frank Randle, a neatly dressed young white man, was arrested and detained at the police station on a capias form Mont gomery. The young man is wanted in that city to answer to a charge of running a gaming table.
The age-herald., 1900-10-23
Robert Downing

MT. Robert Downing and his company will appear at the Jefferson Theatre next Thursday night in a new and elaborate production of Richard the Lion-Hearted," !" a romantic drama hy 4. D. Hall. which
The age-herald., 1900-10-23
Whitacre Dead

Richmond, Ind, October 22.-Jonathan Whitacre, one of the messengers of tie Ma tlonal House of Representatives, who came here to visit relatives and to vote, is dead.
The age-herald., 1900-10-23
Piles Cured Without the Knife

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Your druggist will refund your mon ey if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you. 5U cents.
The age-herald., 1900-10-23
TO CURE Al COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature is on each box 25c
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-15
WESTMINSTER CONFESSION.
The Presbyterian Committee Con.
cludes Its Session mt Washing
ton--Conclusions Reached.

Washington, Dec. s.-After two
hours deliberation the Presbyterian
committee concluded its discussion of
the revision of the Westminster Con-
fession of Faith and adjourned.
The committee find on examination
of the returns from the ITesbyteries
the following facts:
THAT the returns plainly indicate
that the church desires some changes
in its credal statement.
2-The returns indicate plainly that
no change is desired which would in
any way impair the integrity of the
system of doctrine contained in the
confession of faith.
3-The returns also indicate that a
large plurality desire that changes
should he made by some new state
ment of present doctrines.
THE returns also indicate a de-
sire upon the part of many presby-
teries for some revision of the pres
ent confession.
sit was, therefore, unanimously
agreed by the committee to recon-
mend to the general assembly that
some revision or change be made in
our confessional statements Sub
stantial but not final agreement was
reached as to the method of prepar-
ing changes embodying both revision
and supplemental statement; but the
determining of the whole matter was
referred to subsequent meeting.
The committee will meet in this city
on February ~ next, to finally pre-
pare its statement to the general as
sembly in May.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-15
LETTER FROM JUDGE TAFT.
Got n Big job on Hnnd-Hopes for
Suecess-Filipino Rebellion
Forcefully Described.

Cincinnati, Dec. 10.-Judge w. II.
Taft, president of the Philippine COM
mission, writing to friend in this
city, from Manila, under date of Oe-
tober 20, speaks of conditions in the
islands as follows:
You are right in thinking there is
n great deal of work to be done in
these islands. Whether or not we
shall be successful is, of course, a
question that can not be answered
with certainty, but that we are hope
full of the result am glad to be able
to assure you. The reelection of
President Mckinley will be a long
step toward the complete pacitication
of these islands, and WILL | hope, end
what remains of the insurrection,
which is now continued only for elec-
ton purposes, to influence the result
in America, and which is maintained
almost wholly by terrorism and con-
spiracy of murder, threats and assas-
sination, by a small number of Fill.
pinos in arms against their own peo-
pie"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-15
HEALTHY BANK TAX RETURN.
The National Bank of Commerce of
of st. Louis Doubles Its Re-
turn of Last Year.

St. Louis, Dec. 9.-The biggest re-
turn ever filed with the assessor in
the history of st. Louis has just been
submitted by William H. Thompson,
president of the National Bank OF
Commerce. 1t is in the sum of Ss,@@7,-
462. 10, and on this amount the bank
will pax taxes into the city treasury
for the fiscal year 100l-02 at the rate
of St.95 for each 500, Last year the
National Bank of Commerce paid
taxes on an assessment of S4,039,05l,
and its bill was the largest made out
bv the city officials, The new assess
ment is more than double that of last
vear,which will make the institutions
tax bill by far the largest OF any cor
poration or individual in the city,
On its return for the coming fiscal
year, at the regular rate of $1.95 per
each 500, of valuation, the bank Will
nav the sum of $160,63051. But Sl07,-
Os7.01 of this amount, however, can be
used for municipal purposes, the rest
going for state and school taxes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-15
COURT CIRCLES ANXIOUS.
Queen Victoria's Health is Said to
Be Visibly Failing, Creating
Much Anxiety.
is WORRIED OVER EMPRESS FREDERICK.
Why Americans Got Contracts for
Bridges Along the Uganda RaD
road-An Extraordinary Reyers a.
of Conditions in the EnGF lsh
Meat Market.

New York, Dec. "a dispav ch to
the World from Windsor, En- gland,
says: Much anxiety again pref 'ails in
court circles respecting the queens
health. She has broken up no ticeably
since she was informed that the En-
press Frederick was suffer- ng from
cancer of the throat, and ca n not live
many months. Queen Vici yoria, who
invariably eats and sleeps well, has
now lost her appetite, and passes
sleepless nights. For yeaI s she never
missed her morning ride in a donkey
chaise around the private gardens
until the last couple Of weeks, when
this was forbidden ,y her doctor, who
ordered her, instead, TO drive through
the park in close carriage.
A Thing Aim ost Unkneun.
Sunday last the queen kept her
room the entire day, a tibing she has
not been known to do for 5cars, and
the report goes at the castle that she
said she would NOT be surprised TO
hear of the death OF Empress Frcder-
icll and day,as the doctors were afraid
to perform an oper alton.
Facts That are Whispered.
1t is also whispered that her ma ies-
ty falls in a do7e meal times, and
the other day, when putting on
brave front and pretending to re-
view the colonial volunteers, she fell
fast asleep in her carriage. The win
dows were shut, and she was rapidly
driven home.
A Belief that Prevails.
A belief undoubtedly prevailsamong
those around her that the queen ia
failing.
The papers in London assert that
the queen is in her usual health, but
the above are the true facts on the
subject.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-15
EXTRAORDINARY REVERSAL.
American Beef is supplnnting the
the British Article.

London, Dec. Am extraordinary
reversal of the usual conditions APP
pears in the English meat market,
and it is likely tnat English beef will
soon be palmed off as American. IIith-
erto the opposite has always been the
case. But, by clever manipulation the
American statesmen have obtained con
troll of the market, until American
beef costs as much as English beef.
Hence the likelihood of substitutions.
Commenting on this situation an En-
glish paper says:
THE American statesmen now make
almost what they like. In the English
trade there was no organization to
oppose them. The farmers have been
in the hands of the butchers, whose
cupidity led them into the arms of the
Americans. The only active opposi-
ton the Americans had to meet lay
in the prejudice of the consumer 1t
has taken twenty years to beat that
prejudice"