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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-12
HEARTY WELCOME
FOR GEN. WHEELER
Given a RoUSing Reception at
Florence.
SPOKE AT THE COURT HOUSE
At Night He Addressed Large Audience
At Old Synodical College Build
ing-Acoompanied by Two
His Daughters

Florence, Sept. 11.-(Special.) = General
Joseph Wheeler arrived today from Chi
cago, accompanied by his daughters, Miss
Julia and Birda, and was met by com
mittee of prominent citizens and given a
rousing reception. General Wheeler spoke
to large and enthusiastic audience at the
courthouse at o'clock, reviewing his serv
ice in the Spanish-American war, the Phil
ippine Islands and the general condition of
trade in the Pacific. He predicted the pass
age of the Nicaraguan canal bill by the
Senate in December and a large appropria-
ton for the Tennessee river improvement
General Wheeler was givn an ovation
tonight at the old Synodical College build
ing, where several thousand people did
honor to the hero of Santiago. The Wheeler
Rifles, named after the illustrious Ala
bamian, formed an honorary escort. A life
sized oil painting of Fighting Joe" was
draped with an American flag and hung
over the speakers stand. Hon. John E.
Weakley, Mayor of Florence, made the
opening address of welcome, and was fol-
lowed by Hon. Emmet ONeal, United
States district attorney under Cleveland,
who welcomed General Wheeler to the
Eighth district. He paid a glowing and
eloquent tribute to his patriotism, assuring
him that all Alabamans honored their
brave statesman and soldier, who had hon
ored not only his State, but the South and
the whole country by his service and
craftsmanship.
Judge W. j. Wood gave an informal re-
ception to General Wheeler and daughters
at his residence after the public speaking.
General Wheeler will speak tomorrow at
Sheffield and Tuscumbia, and will revisit
his old district, after which he will leave
for Europe, accompanied by the Misses
Wheeler.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-12
VERNON
Circuit Court Closed Much Sickness
and Many Deaths

Vernon, September I.-(Specal. )-Circuit
court came to a close last week with light
dockets, both civil and criminal. The most
important cases on the civil docket were
Kennedy Walker and Miles Caraway VS..
the Southern Railway Company, all of
which were continued. There was but one
conviction for a felony-Bill Thomas, bur-
glary, who was sentenced to eighteen
months at hard labor.
A larger number of pleas Of guilty were
entered than usual. Two cases only were
mol pressed. The grand jury returned sixty
one true bills, larger number than has
been returned for several years.
There is a great deal of sickness in this
county, more than usual. More deaths have
also occurred than in the same length Of
time for many years. Not long since there
were four burials at one country graveyard
In one day.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-12
ASAVlLLE
Opening of ST. Clair College-Other In
teresting Items
Wheeler.

Ashville, September 10.-(Special )-St.
Clair College opened today under very ia
vorable auspices. The attendance promises
to be unusually large this year. and under
lie management OF the new president, Pro-
fessor Webb, who combines efficiency with
enthusiasm, the school enters upon a most
successful year. Miss Bessie Coekren Of
Bessemer has charge OF the primary de-
partment.
A series of meetings is in progress at the
Cumberland Presbyterian church. The
Rev. hdr. Haney, tbs pastor OF the church.
is assisted by Rev. Mr.. Hall. and great
revival is earnestly hoped for.
d. A. Treece, eX-Sherif of this county,
and the Democratic nominee who was de-
feated in the August election, has with
drawn the contest filed some days since.
Miss Birdie liner of Springville is the
guest of Mrs. John w. liner.
Miss Nell Forman leaves today for Cox's
College, near Atlanta.
Mr.. ]. A. Hodges, a prominent merchant
of the town, is in Cincinnati buying his
fall stock He is accompanied by Mrs.
Hodges
A large Touring mill will be built in Ash
vile by J. Manly liner, the work of build
ing to be begun Immediately. This will be
quite a good thing for the town, and will
no doubt prove paying investment, as
great deal of wheat is grown in this Sec
ton.
Misses Ethyl and Evelyn Greene, daugh-
tiers of Judge James Il. Greene, are in Biz
mingham, the guests of Mrs. Charles G.
Brown.
J. A. Embry is attending the st. Clair
County Baptist Association, which is in
session at Cedar Grove.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-12
NEWTON
Opening of Institute-Olo Time Singing
Convention

Newton, September 11.-(Special. 1.-THE
third session of the Baptist Collegiate In
stitute began this morning at o'clock.
The total enrolment was seventy-one, with
good prospect for at least fifty more stu
dents. The school is under the manage
ment of Professor A. w. Tate, a graduate
of the State Normal Conege at Florence,
Ala.
On Saturday and Sunday last there was
held in this little town an old-time singing
convention, which was largely attended
1t is estimated that fully $500 persons were
present at the meeting, and much enthu-
sasm was aroused.
There will be many Of Dale's people who
will attend the State Fair in Birmingham
this fall.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-12
PRATT CITY
Daily Doings in the Coal Mining
City

Pratt City, September 11.-(Special.)-
book reception which was to have taken
place on Friday night for the benefit of the
public library has been postponed.
The three-year-old child of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. NJ. Inman is critically Ill with diptheria.
Mr. Inman, who Is absent on a visit to rela-
tives in Arkansas, has been summoned to
his home.
Work has begun on the water works
standpipe, and all necessary material be-
Ing on the ground, 1t is safe to predict its
completion at an early date.
Today was payday for the city employees.
Walter Going will leave In few days to
enter college at Auburn.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-12
MEN ACCEPT THE
COMPANY'S TERMS
Work Resumed at the Ressemer
Pipe Plant.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
Boiler Burst at Bakery Southern Bel l
Telephone Company Making Fur
Their improvements in Its Ser
vice-Personal and Social

Bessemer, September 11.-(Specal Work
was resumed at the Central Foundry Com
pany's plant yesterday. The men who went
out on a strike early last week returned to
work on the companys terms. The manage
ment here is not responsible for the reduce
ton in wages, it having been ordered by
the head office in New York. the reduction
prevailing throughout all the pipe plants
belonging to the company. The reduction is
believed to be but temporary and to pre-
vail only until the company's orders justify
a return to the original scale.
The suit of Miles Parrish against the
Sloss Company for 5000 damages for in
juries received last January while at work
in the mines came up in the Circuit Court
today. Messrs. Hugh Morrow and Lee c.
Bradley of Birmingham represented the de-
PENDANT, and Messrs. James Trotter and R.
F. Baxter of this place the plaintiff. The
case went over until tomorrow.
The boiler burst last night at the
Bessemer Bayery, doing considerable dam
age and destroying SIS worth of bread The
damage could not be repaired today, and
the bakery was unable to fill any orders.
The Southern Bell Telephone Company
has men at work putting in wires making
long distance phones of dill those in the
city. Though the service has been consid-
erably interferred with as a consequence,
the Improvement will be very great when
the work Is completed.
Mrs. c. E. Falkner left today to visit rel
atives at Johns.
The Merchants and Manufacturers Asso-
citation met last night at the city hall with
a good attendance. The secretary, Mr.. S. f.
Jones. was authorized to do extensive adj
yertising.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-12
British Steamer Stranded

Norfolk, Va, September 1.-THE British
steamship Moonstone, Captain Williams,
from Sabine Pass. Texas, September 8, for
Rotterdam, with cargo, stranded about Ii
O'Clock last night abreast of Cape Henry
life-saving station, and remained in rather
a dangerous position until Q o'clock this
morning, when she was foated by a wreck
ing steamer. The vessel Is apparently un-
injured,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-12
MOVEMENT
To Arouse Gomez to Activity in Cuban
Affairs

Havana, September 11.-General Maxine
Gomez and Senior Salvador Cisneros Be-
tancourt have been In frequent consulta-
ton since the latter's return from the
United States, and it is understood the OBJ
ject of their conferences is to change Cen
eral Gomez from a lethargic to an agrees
sive attitude.
Havana will consider the advisability of
a quarantine against Vera Cruz, where the
mortality from yellow fever Is 20 per cent
of the persons attacked.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-12

Wanted for the United States army, able
bodied, unmarried men, between ages Of
21 and IS. Citizens of the United States Of
good character and temperate habits, who
can speak, read and write English. Re-
cruits are specially desired for service in
Philippines. For information apply to re-
cruiting officer, No. North Twentieth
street, Birmingham, Ala.
7-4-3m- wed fri-mon.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-12
Fire at Da devllle

Dadeville, September 11-(SpeciaL) -Har-
wells livery stable was destroyed by fire
this morning at day light, together with
a large amount Of corn. hay and other feed
stuff stored In the building. The horses
and buggies and most of the harness were
saved. The value of the building was about
$500; insurance, 1876.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-12
ATE EMS
Many Students Will Attend the Female
Institute

Athens, September 11.-(Special.) -Prepar-
atory to the opening of the ffty-eighth ses-
sion of the Athens Female College, there
are fifty girls for the boarding department
on hand, making the largest attendance in
advance Of the opening In the history Of the
institution. Students are arriving on every
train.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-12
Declines to Serve

Knoxville, Tenn, September 11.-Franlx
w. Galbraith of Jefferson County has ad-
dressed letter to Chairman A. ]. Tyler,
of the Republican executive committee of
Tennessee, In which he defines the ap-
pointment as a member of the committee
The letter is bitter against Congressman
Brownlow. Mr.. Galbraith was appointed
by the Harmony Conference in Nashville
last week as Bf willow member of the
committee.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-12
FLORENCE
Suit Against the City Circuit Court IN
in Session

Florence, September 10.-(Special I'm the
case of Mrs. Virginia r. Irvine VS.. the city
OF Florence, the jury returned a verdict
Saturday night for $225 Mrs. Irvine brought
suit for damages for changing the grade of
the street and sidewalk, which left her
property above the street level.
The city will appeal the case to the SUI
preme court. The case was a test one, and
If the city looses 1t finally, 1t will put an
end to the present city adminstra tions
street improvements.
Judge Carmichael Is holding the second
week of court In the absence of Judge AL
mon. Hon. Paul Hodges will sit In the
Griggs murder case, which will be called
on Friday Judge Carmichael being disqual-
flied. Non-jury cases will be tried next
week, and a special venire has been sum-
moned for the fourth week to dispose of
several cases In which large sums are in
volved and the litigants and witnesses are
largely non-residents.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-12
Dividend Declared

New York, September 11-Directors of the
MerganthAler Linotype Company have de-
clared the regular quarterly dividend of ~
per cent, and an extra dividend Of IA per
cent, both payable September %.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-12
SPECIAL LOW RATES VIA

Union Pacific Railroad to all leading west
ern points September Is. October and 10.
For particulars address J. b. Aglar. Gen.
eral Agent, st. Louis. o-12-2m-wed
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-12

Chicken every day at the
Albert with Is and Is cent
meals.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-10
The Boys Industrial School

Is the title given to Ohio's molel
homo for the detention, education
and reformation Of the juvenile male
dslinquents. 1t was originally known
As the Reform Farm.
The Institution is located five
miles south of Lancaster, on one Of
thehighest points of beautiful range
known as the Hooking Hills. The
State owns 1910 acres of picturesque
land, and has expended $70o,Qo to
transform this tract into home and
school for the betterment of bad boys.
There is no wall, no bolts, no sug-
gsstion of restraint. The forbidding
surroundings of the prison are all
missing. The boys are divided into
twelve military companies, and each
company occupies = cottage. In adj
dition to these cottages, there is !
handsome stone chapel, attractive
conservatory, imposing administra-
ton cottage. splendid stone gymnas-
tic hall, cold storage and electric
light plants, natural gas plant, and
a dozen other interesting depart
ments. The boys are uniformed and
have military maneuvers in accurd-
ance with latest army tactics. There
is famous band OF forty pieces.
The grounds, open to visitors on
all days and at all hours, are very
attractive. and 4 more charmingly
adapted place for Sunday School,
society and private picnics could not
be found. The institution may now
be reached BY rail, 4 line from Lam
caster to the School having recently
been constructed by The Fairfield
traction Company. Ihe Traction
Company trains connect with all
trains of the Hooking Valley Rail-
way, and coaches with picnic parties
numbering fifty or NOR" people will
be run through to the grounds with
out change.
Agents of the Hooking Valley
will Re pleased to name
rates and furnish additional informa.
ton relative to excursions, on appli.
cation. w. H. FISHER,
G. p. d T. A.
Columbus, o.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-10
Hooking Valley Excursions

Imperial Council, Order Mystic
Shrine, Washington D. C. May 22",
Gath 1900. Tickets $12.10. round
trip. Dates of sale May 10th, goth
and 21st. Limits6 for return, leave
Washington not later than May 29".
Annual Meeting of German Bapt-
lists (Dunkards) North Manchester,
Ind. May 29th, June Sth 1900. One
fare for the round trip. Tickets solo
May 29th, s0th, June l, 2, 8. 4.
Limited for return to leave North
Manchester not later than June 1O".
National Baptists Anniversaries,
Detroit Mich. May 2srd, 29th. $3.50
Round trip. Dates of sale May 90"
and %. Limited for return to leave
Detroit not later than May Both.
General Assembly, Presbyterian
church IN U. S. a. st. Louis, Mo.
May 18th, s1st. $3.50 round trip.
Dates Of sale May Is, l6, 2I, %.
Limited for return to leave st Louis
not later than June. lst.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-10
Screen Doors, Screen Windows, full line Builders Hardwar

Tickets on sale May 21st and 22nd.
Valid for return passage until May
25th.
Home Seekers Excursion to all
points West and South at low rates.
Tickets sold on special dates during
the year 1900. Call on Agents fol-
full information.
To Wlnona Lake, Ind. Tickets on
sale every day during the season of
1900 at low rates for the round trip.
To New Orleans, La. Convention
Travellers Protection Assn of Am.
erica. Tickets on sale May 18th,
10th and Goth. valid for return pass
age until May 2sth. Rate one fare
for the round trip.
10 Cincinnati, O. National conveu.
tion Luther League of Cincinnati.
Tickets ON sale May 2lst and 22nd.
Low rates for the round trip.
To Washing D. C. Meeting I'm
perial Council Order Mystic Shrine.
Tickets on sale May 18th, goth and
slst. Valid for return passage Cd
til May 2Sth. One fare. for the
round trip.
To Columbus, o. Prohibition State
Convention. Tickets On sale May
23rd and Oath. Limited for return
passage until May 26th.
To North Manchester, Ind. Ger.
man Baptist Annual Meeting. Tick
cts on sale May Goth to June 4th.
Valid for return passage until June
10th.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-10
G. & Nj. v. r.. II. Excursions

For particulars call on Ticket
Agent at your nearest Station.
To Chicago, Ill. account Metho.
dist Episcopal General Conference.
Tickets will be sold May 7th. 14th,
and 21st, limited for return passage
until June lst. Rate one fare for
the round trip plus $500.
To Marietta, O., l. 90. F. Grand
Lodge Meeting. Tickets will be sold
May 18th and 18th, limited for return
passage until May 10th.
To st. Louis, Nc. General Assem-
bly, of the Presbyterian church.
Tickets sold May 18th, 10th, 21st,
and 22nd. Valid for return passage
until June lst. Rate one fare for
the round trip plus $500.
To Sandusky, o. account Knights
of Pythias Grand Lodge Meeting.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-10
The Romance of Liberty.

L. the title OF . lecture to be given
at the N. E. church, Logan, Ohio,
on Thursday evening, May l7tb, by
Chaplain T. A. Turner. The lecture
is both patriotic and novel and has
attractions alike for old soldiers and
young, students and readers of his
tory, religious men and intelligent
women, being = most fascinating
description aud discussion of remark.
able incidents, s,sny of them appar.
emily accidental and hitherto un.
noticed which have contributed to
tho making of the American Repub-
lie.
Mr.. Turner will be remembered
as having served 4 pastorate at this
charge some Yean ago and was rec
ognized as an elegant and fluent
speaker, as well as a good pastor and
. genial man. His many friends IN
Logan assure him hearty welcome
on his return.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-10

Mr.. John F. White, of Logan,
has been appointed by the Governo,
as one of the State delegates to the
National Convention of Public
Charities to be held in Topek., Kas.
May 23rl.
Sammy" Rempel, after long
illness. died yesterday morning.
His death. which vas expected for
some days, causes profound sorrow
in the entire community. The funer-
al will be on Friday afternoon.
Obituary next week.
"A REwARD-Will be paid for
the recovery of . email Scotch ter.
r'er house dog, taken by = man and
woman, passing the premises, (the
old Whipple farm) on last Wednes-
day evening. Tho dog is small in
size, grey colur, and lstelely clip
ped. Mrs. AUGUSTUS FLOYD.
Mr.. George Lehman, one of our
oldeet and most es,eemed citizens,
died suddenly at his home on north
Valiant street on last Sunday morn
ing. The funeral was from NJ. E.
church on Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
Sayre conducting the religious exsr-
ciees.
Mr.. William Powers of Ger dc
Aline, Idaho, interested in mining
operations At that place, who has been
. witness in those celebrated mining
cases In Wsshinton, on his return to
Idaho. stopped over in Logan last
week to visit to his brother, Fl. Pow
ers and his daughter Annie. He repre-.
sents the Federal authorities ruling
with high hand.
Mr. Stockwell, Sr member of the
popular shoe store of Stockwell and
Bininger of our city. died on last Mon
day At Jamestown. N. Y. his former
home. He was . young man highly
esteemed in the business circles of
Lancaster, where he conducted 4
store, ~ we'll as here in Logan.
During the thunder storm last
evening, the lightning struck the
house Of George Shorr in Furnace.
town, damaging the windows and
doors. and tearing of the weather
boarding of one side. Mrs. Shorr
who was over the stove was slightly
shocked. The buildind vas damaged
to the extent of hundred dollars and
morr.
Prof. Pierpont proposes having
as . part Of tho closing school exer.
cises an exhibit an Exposition, +" so
to speak Of the pupils school work,
and have a day for inspection by the |
Parents. This is certainly a very
excellent feature for Commencement,
rather of school continuance. Com
nisncement Day. Class Day are pleas
ant occasions, but School Day will
be the Red Letter Day for us all.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-10
For Sale.

frye town lote. we'll located ia
Logan, for sale or will exchange for
safe single driving buggy horse, also
for wagon team. Will make a
liberal exchange and execute a good
warranty deed. Call ON
FERDINAND F. REMPEL,
May 3-3w. at Bazaar Store Office.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-10
Probate Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the following
accounts and vouchers have been filed In the
Probate Court of Hooking County, Ohio, for
fnal settlement OF Daniel Hoslcr admi inis-
TRAITOR Of Eliza Hosler and the same will come
on IOr hearing on the 18th day of May 1860 "a I
10 O'Clock A. NJ. or as soon thereafter as may
be convenient.
J. B. RIASON,
May s-3w. Probate Judge.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-05-10
LOCAL NEWS.

LOCAL NEWS.
Fine hair switches at Mrs s. j
Thornburgs.
-$l.00 to Columbus and return
Sunday May 18th.
Columbus and return 81. 90 Sun
day May 18th 1900.
Summer underwear and stocking,
At cost, at Mrs s. ]. Thornburgs
Don't forget that Stiers 4 Co, is
the place 10 buy goods.
Post Master vpkers and family
arc visiting ip Cincinnati this week.
Boys silk front shirts at Soc at
Sr1ERs & Co.
-Mr. John Canty was . business
visitor in Gallipolis on last Tuesday.
-Stiers q Go. have the Largest
stock Of shirt waists ever shown in
Logan.
1.-THE Romance of Liberty"
Chaplain T. A. Turner. Logan, O.,
Nay 18th.
The circus vii erect their large
tents on the Culver lot. (Bragtown
commoDs).
Mr.. r. G. Renpel of Wheeling
i ip oar city, called BY the illness Of
his brother Samuel.
Col Sands has 10 far recovered
from his serious sickness, - to be
eble to b ont again.
Wary Gage has purchased the
Lewis Fisher property on Hunter st.,
consideration $3.50. 90.
Miss Margaret Thornburg left
last Sunday for Cleveland, where she
will spend the summer.
"A holiday for everybody next
Saturday. T-drow & Gettles big IS
cent show will exhibit here.
Rev. J. T. Williams will preach
IN the N. E. Church Sabbath morning
Subject "Christian Experience
Next Saturday will be = holiday
et MrH Thornburghs for . lot of
bat and bonnets of cheap prices.
Mr.. Barney Strake has been
granted deserved increase of pen.
sion from to 10 dollars q month.
Ladies Suits Choice Of any
suits in the house at ss.75 they wer.
Sll. s12.sO, $500. SF1Eas 4 Go.
-WAxrED-A good girl for gen.
eral house VOL.
Mas. FRANK BLAs1us.
Large stock Of separate skirts
and . good value in Crepon Skirts at
N.0O. ST1FRs d Co.
MIR c. II. Buerhaus is in COL
ambus this week taking treatment
from . specialist for throat trouble.
Stripe Fancy Ribbons 4 inches
vide only lac, . great bargain. See
window display at Sr1ERs & Co. |
The fros,s of last week did not |
seriously injurs the fruit, and the |
prospect for peaches was oever bet
ter.
"A transfer of title to the Moth.
erwell property has been made BY
6tahl to Koents, consideration
100000.
Senator Lowry, Delegate from
Hooking. attended the meeting of the
congressional committee at Chilicothe
last week.
Mr. Jack Murdock of New Straits
vile and Miss Mabel O'Hare of Log.
ps vsre married in Columbus, on
Monday evening.
The ! Lancaster Gazette Of Mon
day announces that Sister Eugenia,
Miss Nettie Blasius) is at St Marys,
very low with consumption. The
prayers of her many friends in Lo-
gan and elsewhere are said for her.