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The age-herald., 1900-12-16
R. H. TEACH
Will Stand for Reelection as Alderman
 From Seventh Ward.

MT R. H. Thach will stand for reelection as Alderman from the Seventh ward. His friends are of the opinion that he will be elected by an overwhelming majority. Mir Thach has served on the board only short while, having been elected to fill vacancy occasioned by the death of MT. w. J. Pearce As a member of the judiciary and finance committee he has served with con- spicuous force and ability. He is a good citizen and an able lawyer. It is safe to say that the people of Birmingham will make no mistake when they call men like Mr. Thach to positions of trust.
The age-herald., 1900-12-16
SECRETARY HAY
 IS DISAPPOINTED.
Over Adoption of Davis Amend
 ment to the reaty
HE THOUGHT 1T SUFFICIENT
Senator Hanna's Speech on the Ship pima Subsidy Bill Has Left No Doubt as to His Ability as
 Debator.

Washington December 15-(Special)-Th action of the Senate in adopting the Davis amendment to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty by a vote of 65 to r was surprise and a considerable disappointment to John Hay, the Secretary of State, who seems to have hoped to the last that the reports of the Senate attitude on this question were inac- curate He, and the President as well, thought that the treaty as drawn covered every necessary point, but the Senate has a habit of thinking for itself, particularly in the matter of treaties. There can be no doubt that the public generally will approve tie addition of the Davis amendment to the treaty It will be remembered that 1t pro- vides for the defense of the-canal.
 It is generally assumed that the treaty will now be ratified, and perhaps by some what greater margin than had been ex- pected. If the vote on the Davis amend ment can be taken as test of the strength of the treaty, that instrument will have on the final vote ten more than the two-thirds necessary to ratify it. The probability is, however, that the excess over the actual vote required will not exceed five. It seems now improbable that vote on the treaty itself will be had before the holidays. Sen ator Lodge, who has the treaty in charge, is not pressing for an immediate vote re- garding it as wiser to let the matter sim -mer little longer
 Whether the treaty will or will not be further amended before final vote is snad on it is not yet known. There is propo- sition, evidently fathered by Senator For aker of Ohio, to further amend the treaty by providing for the abrogation of the Clayton-B Bulwer treaty, the Hay-Pauncefote treaty as amended being substituted for that ancient agreement.
 Favorable to Abrogation.
 There is unquestionaby some sentiment favorable to abrogating the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, but 1t seems doubtful If it is strong enough particularly in view of the unpopu- larity of such a procedure in England and the i'll feeling it might cause, to carry in the Senate. My own impression is that the treaty will be ratified as amended
 The interesting question arises, in view of the probability that the treaty will u1ti- mately be ratified, as to Great Britain's attitude toward it as amended There is no doubt that Great Britain does not like to have the treaty amended, and some English public men regard that amendment as making the acceptance of the treaty unwise. English papers and men, supposed to be high in the counsels of the present English government, have said that Great
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Britain would not ratify the treaty if amended in any respect whatsoever. Most American public men have assumed that these statements were simply intended to influence the action of the Senate and de- feat the Davis amendment. Secretary Hay has said that the story that there Uas an understanding between the State Depart ment and the English Foreign Office that the amendment of the treaty would not prevent it's ratification by Great Britain is not true. The general opinion seems to be that Great Britain will finally accept the amended treaty, though some protest is apt to be made before this is done
The age-herald., 1900-12-16
THE WEATHER

Birmingham Ala, Dec. 15, 190O Local observations during the A hours ending D. m.. Central time:
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Hermitage.
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shipping bill will be passed, while still others are of the opinion that it has no chance of passing. A few hold the view that 1t will pass the Senate but not the House. It is not altogether satisfactory to some Republicans from the section of the country that does not border the oceans or the lakes. It will meet determined oppo- sition in the House, and all things being taken into consideration, 1t would seem as if it's passage were doubtful, with the chances little against favorable action at this session.
 ALBERT HALSTEAD.
The age-herald., 1900-12-16
BATTLE CREEK sANITARIUM.
sLoss.sHEFFIELD sTEEL&IRoN co.

The Board of Directors have this day de- clared a dividend of ONE AND THREE FOURTHS FER CENT. upon the Preferred Stock of the Company, out of the earnings for the quarter ending November SO pay able January g. 1901, at the office of the Guaranty Trust Company of New York. Transfer Books will be closed at D. m. on December 20s and re-opened on the morn ing of January B.. 1901.
 J. w. MQUEBN, Sec'y. and Treas.
 New York, 11th December, 1900
The age-herald., 1900-12-16
Dissolution of Partnership.
 Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 1900.

To the Public:
 The firm known as Fully & Higgs, at 1880 First avenue will dissolve partner ship on the 1st of January, 1901. Those holding accounts against the firm will please present them for payment and those owing bills will pIease call and pay them, that we may have fair set clement. Thanking the public for past favors, we are yours truly.
 FULLY & HiGGS.
The age-herald., 1900-12-16

Notice is hereby given that the Battle Creek Sanitarium. of Battle Creek, Mich, has at no time had any connection with, and is in no way responsible for a concern in this city announcing itself as the Bat tie Creek Turkish Bath and Treatment Rooms, J. J. Pearson, Manager, No. 2O26h First avenue"
 MANAGERS OF THE
 RATTI,E GREEK SANITARIUM.
The age-herald., 1900-12-16
OPElIKA.
Seven-Year-oId Boy Accidentally Killed.
 An Attempted Assault.

opelika, December 15.-(Special)-Wal- ter Ulrick, a young white boy seven years of age, was shot and instantly killed b. Sank Rudd, a white man, while they were out hunting in beat thirteen, this county, yesterday. It was an accident
The age-herald., 1900-12-16
Forecast for Alabama

Washington, December 15.-Forecast Tor Alabama: Fair and warmer Sunday and Monday. light south to east winds.
The age-herald., 1900-12-16

Highest Temperature, 62; lowest temper ature, 40; average temperature, 6l.
 BEN. N. JACOBS. Station Agent U. S. Weather Bureau.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-10-02
HANDLEY BEQUEsT HELD UP.
Court Asked 10 set Aside the AccumuIa ton
Feature Of $500, ,O00 Library Cin.

special 70 Inc Washington Post
Winchester, Va, Oct. 1.-The bill I'm the
Handley case, involving about million
dollars, bequeathed to the city of Win
chester, was flied in the Circui; Court
here this afternoon The Handley trus-
tees set forth that the city of Winchester
refused to accept the trust, but procured
an act OF the legislature to enable the
common council to appoint trustees to
administer the trust, and that the trus-
tees received moneys from time to time
from the estate and invested it in Vir!
ginia bonds that they collected the inter-
est and reinvested il in century bonds,
bearing per cent interest
When John Handley made his will. De-
cember %, 1890, II is alleged, the low inter-
est century bonds had not been issued.
and Handley must have had in mind the
ante-bellum 6 per cent bonds. As the
present investment. though compounded,
will not double itself for many years, and
Will be subject 10 hazards and uncertain
ties, IL is held that the direction for ac-
cumulatiOn is void, as contrary to the rule
against perpetuities, and that the direc-
uOns TO accumulate may be stricken out
without destroying or impairing the he
quest itself
Ihe Dill charges that these views of the
rights. powers, and duties of the board of
trustees are erroneous, and that the act
OF 1896 left to the common council only
the power TO require reports of the board.
and to adopt or reject any plan submitted
for the ultimate disposition OF the fund.
The court is asked to definitely settle the
question as 10 the powers and rights or
.t .he CITY couhcll ana the board, and that
the trustees be instructed as to their
rights: duties, and responsibilities. and
mat the testator's direction 10 invest i'm
virginia bonds until the accommodations
shall amount to $4,000 be declared null
The Washington weekly post., 1900-10-02
sEaBOARD MORTGAGE FIGHT.
Decision Reserved by Judge WadaIIl on
Rysn supplemental Bin Melton.

Special - The Wsshlngtos Post
Portsmouth, Va, Sept H.-The case of
Thomas r. Ryan against the Seaboarf
AR Line was heard in Norfolk to-day.
before Judge Waddill, Of the United
states Circuit Court, upon the motion TO
file supplemental bill TO the original
complaint. which was filed In December
last, attacking the Seaboards s75.OsJO0
bond issue and the mortgage given the
Continental Trust Company as trustee
The plaintiff was represented by Mr..
W J.. Marbury. of Baltimore: Mr. W. II.
Page. Of New York. and Mr.. ID. Lawrence
Groner. OF Norfolk.
The seaboard was represented by Gen
.Tal Counsel Leigh r. Watts. Judge L.
y ID. Cross. and Mr.. Hugh l.. Bond, of
Cover, Cross & Bond, of Baltimore: L. L.
Lewis. Of Richmond. former Judge of the
Supreme Court, and Gen. Edgar Allen,
United States district attorney.
The argument consumed the entire day,
and at its conclusion Judge Waddill took
the case under consideration and will
render a decision as early as possible. in
dicating October 16 as the probable date.
The proceedings were purely technical,
involving only questions of pleadings and
procedure. The decision. IL for the plain
tif1. will not affect the right of the rail-
road 10 attack matters contained therein
by subsequent demurrer or motion to ex-
clude II the supplemental bill is not to
10 filed, the plaintiff may either modify
T. to conform with the views of the court,
or proceed with testimony before the mas
ters who are taking evidence in the case.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-10-02
MARYLAND BsEvITIEs.

X. ID. Johnsons brick stable. Prospect
street, Cumberland. vas gutted by fire
Yesterday A .teTncOB. OF the contents only
a wages was saved Insured.
Mrs. Mary Edna crameT. Of Frederick,
hSs liled bili In the Frederick coun-
Is Circuit Court. praying for an absolute
divorce from her husband. George I>es...
Cr1mer. ~ Washington. ID. G. formerly
Of Frederick
The eighteenth annual convention Of the
WOsnan's Home ana Foreign Missionary
society OF the Maryland syBcd. which en-
braces Maryland. Virginia. Pennsylvania
and the District OF Columbia. OF sEe
Lutheran Church. Will be held al freder-
lck City. beginning Wednesday October 3.
and closing Friday over two hundred
delegates VIII be given reception to-
night.
Thongs r. Gregory. Baltimore ami
Ohio yard brakeman. was Killed near
EVitrs Greek. Cumberland. last night He
MAS switching cars on the scale track
when ne was caught between the ears
He lived only a few moments. The re-
mains were taken 20 the mOTgue of q. =
Butler and prepared for shipment 10 ais
nome IN Baltimore. A. X. Garner. OF
Cumberland. who was Gregorys condue-
tor. had several ribs fractured al the
same timc
The Washington weekly post., 1900-10-02
NEGROES ATTEMPT LrNCHING.
Kan Down and Capture Child's As.aiiaat-
Rescued bs Detective Branch.

Special 20 The Washington Pest
Suffolk. Va Sept. s.-Detective Hurri-
cane Branch and a posse Of armed ne
groes this afternoon trailed and captured
Jim Copeland. a negro. charged with
eTlminaily assaulting the nine-year-old
daughter Of John Reynolds, respectable
colored man, a few hours before.
The child. who lives near Pleasant Hill.
had carried her father his dinner. While
returning home she was wayIaid anG
dragged into the bushes. A six-year-oid
child, who accompanied her, ran home
and gave the alarm. A large party Of
negroes volunteered TO aid In hunting the
miscreant, and Detective Branch sent for
his bloodhounds. The services of the dogs
v ere not needed. however, as several ne
groes had noticed COpeland's flight and
the trail was easily followed.
Copeland was found hiding under a
house on Smith street by Junius Artes.
eoiored. and was quickly hauled out. The
advance guard OF the posse surrounded
him, and, hustling him down the street,
were preparing TO wreak summary VEN
geance when Branch arrived. The detec-
tive drew a revolver and seizing the
prisoner, threatened 10 fire into the crowd
at the first sign of violence. The negroes
drew back, and Copeland was safely lodg-
ed in jail. He has already served enc
term in States prison for like crime.
Detective Branch says that between the
time of the assault and capture. Copeland
tried to arrange for an alibi with a
friend, but the latter betrayed his
scheme TO evade the penalty Of his crime.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-10-02
NEW CAROLINA INDUSTRIES.
Last Week n Fruitful One for siapufae-
tures Established aud Projected.

Special 10 he Washington Post.
Charlotte. " c. Sept ga number ot
new enterprises have developed during
the week ending September %. although
they are not yet definitely decided un0n.
Among them are $4,000 furniture fac
tory at Spartanburg s c.; new hosiery
mill at Shelby. n. c.: a knitting mill at
Scotland Neck. n. c.: a $4,000 lumber
plant at Sippahaw, y. C.. and a million
dollar bleachery at Fayetteville, y. c..
which has been agitated for some time,
the chamber of commerce now being In
correspondence with the parties inter-
ested
New Industries materiaiIzing are as fol-
lows; Farmers Oil Mil and Ginnery.
Clinton, S. c., capital $4,000; S,0O0 au-
tomObile company at Columbia s. c.; the
National Bank of Lexington. y. c.. capi-
tai $4,000; the Charleston. 5. c.. Door.
Sash and. Lumber Company. capital S20.-
600; chair factory at Milton. y. C.; a
canning factory at Goldsboro. ~ C.. and
the Bank of Due West. s. c., capital Szj.-
000
II is stated that the Durham, y. G.,
Manufacturing Company will shortly add
1850 spindles to their MILL giving a total
of 23,5Oo. The 6o.0o0 spindle mill at Love-
lace Shoal. n. c., has been commenced
by the contractors: the Merose Mil. at
Raleigh. is expected TO be ready to start
by November /: the 5000 spindle mill at
High Shoals. n. c.. has been started. A
twelve-mile electric railway is being pro-
lected, TO run from Durham, N G.. 10
Chapel Hill, and the matter will likely be
laid before the people of Durham soon.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-10-02
COURT DAY CAMPAIGNING.
Double Meetings Held Iu several esuntie.
-Jeint Debate Mt -pstI.yivania.

speoial 70 The wsshlnvtou Post
Lexington, Va. Oct This was a no.
iiticsl field day here The Democratic
speakers were Senator Hal Flood. At
torney General Montague, and ]. T.. JEFF
fries. OF Culpeper Their audience fllAd
the courthouse out doors the Republi-
cans were addressed by G. II Louthan
OF Madison. and J. Lucien Hamilton. OF
the Internal revenue service. The speak
ers all ridiculed their opponents party TO
Their hearers satisfaction. Both meet
ings were enthusiastic.
tredericksburg. Va, Oct IAN enthu-
siastic meeting OF the Democrats Of FreI-
eFicksburg was held at the courthouse
tonight. Speeches were made by Messrs
G. {. Baker. OF Wsstmoreland. and T. ].
Downing, OF Lancaster.
At Spottsylvania court to-day the
Democrats were represented by State
Senator W. r. Barksdale. of Halifax: c.
G. Bsker. OF WestmOreland. and T. J.
Downing, Of Lancaster, while Hon. James
VI. Stubbs. Republican candidate for Con-
gress In this district. represented his
party. A joint discussion was arranged
by which each Democrat spoke once and
Stubbs twice. Each speaker was warmly
applauded by the members OF his party
Pulaski, Va, Oct, i.-Congressman Will
lam +. Rhea delivered an address in Ihe
court house here to-day before a large
audience. His speech lasted over an hour.
No personalities were used. Mr. Rhca
contining himself 20 facts and figures He
was frequently interrupted by applause.
At the same time Hon. S. Brown Alien
addressed the Republican voters on the
court house green. His speech occupied
about two hours and was well received.
Suffolk. Va, Oct i.-At Isle OF Wight
court house to-day the Democrats were
addressed by State Senator Harry L.
Maynard. nominee for Congress. and Col
r. T.. Boykin. former state senator Con-
gresham r. A. Wise and Jordan ThOmp-
son, colored, spoke for the Republicans.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-10-02
MADE BEQUEsTs To CITY.
Winchester Il. Unable 20 Profit by Gener-
osiiy at Judge Haud.ey.

special 20 The Warrington Post.
Winchester. Va, Sept. ss.-Suit was en-
tered In the Circuit Court here this after
noon by the board of Handley trustees TO
have the court define the duties and pow
ers OF the trustees and 10 utilize the fund
left by the late Judge John Handiey 10
the city Of Winchester az soon as possi-
hle. Judge Handley died in 1894. leaving
the city OF Winchester s2j0.093 for a pub
lie library. and S250.0o5 for Industrial
schools. the money first 10 be invested In
Virginia bonds until the accumulated ir-
teTest eaualed the principal. Alleged heirs
attacked the will, but were beaten in ali
the courts. This litigation has just ended,
and the trustees on this account have
teen unable to collect the full bequests.
When Judge Handley made his viii he
evidently thought Winchester would be
large city when the provisions of the Will
had been complied with, and he also
thought that by investing the principal of
his bequests in Virginia State bonds. the
accumulated interest would equal the
principal III less than fifteen years. As 4
matter of fact. with the low mar
ket value and rate of interest
OF Virginia bonds, together with
the slowness of the executors in turn
ing over the money. 1t would require
about forty years for the interest to equal
the principal. In the meantime, the city
council. TO whom the trustees are ar
swerable, hit upon a plan for an earlier
carrying out Of the provisions of the will.
But the council could not act in the mat
ter without favorable report from the
trustees The trustees deemed the pro-
posed plan Illegal and refused to accede
TO the councils wishes. This resulted In
a runture between the two bodies, and
the suit to-day was brought to define the
trustees powers and to construe certain
portions Of the will, with view TO be-
ginning the carrying out of the provisions
OF the will at once. The case will be
heard in November.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-10-02
ACCUSED BY GIRL PUPIL.
Rev. J. &. Benhm, Principal Of BrentsviiIe
school, Arrested on Grave Charge.

Special 10 lhe " NaShlngton Post.
Manassas, Va, Sept. IA sensation
was caused here to-day by word that at
a late hour last night Prof ]. C. Beahm,
principal of the Brentsville Normal
School. had been arrested and brought
here. charged with having criminally as
saulted an eighteen-year-old girl pupil
about three months ago. The girl, who
has always been very shy and retiring,
has been forced TO disclose the story to
her parents. She says the offense was
committed at the school, and that Prof.
Beahm threatened to kill her if she told.
She could not appear at the preliminary
examination to-day. but bail Will prob
ably be present tomorrow.
Prof. Beahm is a minister of the Dun
kard, or German Baptist Church. He is
about thirty-five years old. married, and
has two children. He has borne an ex-
cellent character He vigorously denies
the charge, and his church is faithfully
standing by him.
Two days ago he received an anOny
nous note warning him that a grave
charge would shortly be laid at his door,
and advising him to leave. Processing
not 10 understand 1t, he showed this to a
friend. and finally laid the matter before
the faculty of the school. He made no
effort to escape, and last night was ar
rested
The Washington weekly post., 1900-10-02
STEVENSON IN WEST VIRGINIA.
VIII Make First speech ut New Martins
willie and Pnrker.burg October 3.

Special % The Wash in<tou Poet.
Charleston, ". Va. Oct 1.-Chalrmsn
Miller. Of the Democratic committee. has
arranged meetings for Vice Presidential
Candidate Stevenson at New Martinsville.
afternoon. and at Parkersburg evening.
October 2. The meetings OF the 10th have
not been determined.
Senator Elkins is still here working
diligently in his effort 10 secure har-
mony in the Republican ranks in this
county. Thus far he has made little I'M
preston on the insurgents.
Buckhannon. W. Va. Oct. I-CongresS-
man David E Johnston and Hon Joseph
F. Gaines, Republican candidate for Coz
rress in the Third district. met in joint
debate here to-day on a street platform.
The audience was about equally divided.
and impartially applauded both speakers.
Bluefield w. Va, Oct. l-Hon. A. B.
White and Hon. John II. Holt. Repub-
iican and Democratic candidate. respec-
lively, for governor. opened their series
OF joint debates here to-day. There viii
be six days or joint speaking, to-mor-
rows meeting being at Huntington. Mar.
White opened. speaking for an hour and
half Judge Hollis rejoln6er was well
received. The rivals treated each other
with utmost courtesy. and pleased their
hearers. The audience was about evenly
divided and was most orderly.
keyser, w Va. Oct chairman 7. r.
Carskadon. of the Mineral County Prohi-
hition executive committee. and the Pro-
hibition candidate for governor of West
Virginia, has issued letter naming Rev.
w. I'll. Clary for the legislature, and John
Umstet for county commissioner. The
letter states that 'Prohibitionists. believ-
ing 1t their duty and best for their cause
and the peoples interests and for the
future welfare of their party. have named
candidates for only such offices as have
TO do with legislation"
Congressman John Dalzell, of Pittsburg,
addressed an immense audience in Music
hall here this afternoon. A parade OF
80 horsemen, led by the Keyser band.
marched about town before the meeting
opened.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-10-02
L-e Famii, Nor Going 10 Cuba.

Special 10 The Washington Post.
Winchester Va, Sept. 26.-Gen Fitz-
hugh Lee and family, who have been
spending several weeks here, left to-day
for Washington. After weeks stay
there, they will go TO Richmond, where
Gen. Lee will spend the remainder Of his
leave of absence before returning TO
Cuba on October % Gen. Lees family
was to have spent the winter in Havana,
but the prevalence of yellow fever there
has caused a change in plans. Yester-
day Gen. Lee received notification of the
death from yellow fever of one of his
stan, Mai George S. Cartwright. Maj
Cartwright occupied quarters al Cen.
Lees Havana residence. and was his
messmate. While the prevalence of the
disease in his own house will not deter
Gen. Lee from going 10 his post of duty,
the family will spend the winter in Rich
mpnd
The Washington weekly post., 1900-10-02
VIRGINIA OBITUARY.

Charles Lee Shaner, ef Winchester. Gfed
last evening n Mar, tlsburg. ". Va
u here he had been recently employed
Mrs. Elizabeth Ross Douglas died yes
terday morning al her home near the
University Of Virginia, Charlottesville.
aged eighty years. She vas the widow
OF Archibald Douglas.
robert l.. Martin. of Martinsburg. "
Va z popular Baltimore < Ohio condgc-
tar, was taken III IN his - bocse. neaf
Cumberland. yesterday. and died almost
i'm mediaiely The body WIS sent home
f,T intersaent.
The funeral Of Miss Martha Davis DAN
ney took place from the residence OF her
mother. Mrs. Jane II. Dabney. at the TTpf-
yersity OF Virginia. Mss Dabney disd in
Richmond Friday, after a lingering NJ
negs She was twenty yeass old, and a
daughter OF the late rT. William &. Dab
ney. professor ~ the mrt1icai department
of the university.
Mr.. Jacob Richards. one OF The Eezt
known men In Frederick county. died sgu-
day AT his home near Gore after q Drief
illness. RE vas seyeBty-nlas years old.
and leaves a widow and three dzu zhters-
Mrs. e. A. Williams. OF Winchester: Mrs
J. w. Parrish, OF Gore; Mrs. J. F. Ian