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The age-herald., 1900-03-06
COMMERCIAL CHANGES HANDS
The Louisville Paper Owned by the Re-
 publicans

Louisville, March 6.-The Louisville Com mereial, the controlling interest of which is said to have been owned by A. B. Dupont, of Detroit, and T. c. Dupont, of Pittsburg, will tomorrow announce that the "owner- ship and control of its capital stock has practically passed into the hands of the republicans of Kentucky" The following officers and directors are announced:
 President, Roland B. Gelatt; vice-presi- dent, A. D. James; secretary, H. R. Phillips; treasurer, Philo M. Gelatt; directors. Hon. W. J. Deboe, of Marion; Governor Wm s. Taylor, of Frankfort; Hon. Jno. w. Yerkes, of Danville; Hon. Jno B. Atkinson, of Earl dngton; Hon. A D. James, of Penrod; Hon. incent Boering, of London; Hon. R. M. Jolly of Irvington; A. B. Dupont, of De- iroit, Mich; Judge Ed c. O'Rear, of Mt Sterling; Roland B. Gellatt, of Louisville, and H. R. Phillips, of Louisville.
 Besides the new stockholders whose names appear in the list of officers and directors many of the leading republicans of the state have become directly interested fin the Commercials future. As rapidly as possible Improvements will be made in all departments of the paper, new capital hay ing been provided for this particular pur- pose, and negotiations are pending which promise to bring to its editorial staff one or more writers of wide reputation. >
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
T.C. & | ID RETIRE E: ::
 s17G PREFERRED STOCK. lo-7l
 -ais.f Iwo-thirds of the Stockholders Have Agreed to the
 Arrangement.

New. York; March 5.-(Speeial)- )-It has been officially announced that two-thirds of the holders of the preferred stock of Ten nessee Coal and Iron have assented to the proposition looking to the retirement of the preferred stock, and have agreed to accept the exchange on the common stock on the basis of 100 shares preferred for 1SO common. The executive committee of the company has therefore declared the plan operative and has increased the capital stock to $23,- O00,000 al common stock.
 According to circular Issued, it Is the plan to sell $1 100000 of the new common stock for cash, and it is stated it has been underwritten at par, less a small under writing commission. The company pro- poses to acquire three Sheffield furnaces, 37O coke ovens and 1000 acres of coal lands. The stockholders will vote upon the pro- position at the annual meeting, to be held on March 13 next.
 The arrangement is felt to be advantage ous to all shareholders of the company
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
BATES OCCUPIES :.
 NEUVA CACERAS.
Lieutenant GalIher Killed During.
 a Small Engagement.
INSURGENTS LOST HEAVILY
The Young Officer Who Lost His Life Was a Kentuckian Serving in Porto Rican Campaign With 5s
 Kentucky Regiment .,

Manila, MarcGl 5.-4:45 ID. m.-General Bates expedition ito Southern Luzon, con- slsting of the F'ortfedh and Forty-fifth reg Neuva Caceras, province of South Camar- inez; Daet province of North Camarinez, and the nelghoaring smaller towns. The enemy resisted at one poir1t and two Ameri- cans were killed, including Lieutenant Gallner of the Fortieth regiment On Feb ruary 20 the expedition arrived at San Miguel Bay, landed, and in three columns immediately pushed inland, conwerSins upon Nelva Caceuas and attempted to control the enemy's route to retreat. At Lfbmanan, north of Nueva Caceras, the enemy was concealed in the rice fields and resisted battalion of the Fortieth regiment, whioh engaged them at close quarters with bayonets. After forty min utes' lighting the enemy fled and La5manan was occupied
 HIhe Americans buried A of the enemy, whose total loss in killed and wounded ds estimated at 140. From Libmanan the ex- pedbHon proceeded to Neuva Caceras, the gunboat Paragua arriving ten minutes t5oally deserted. The Americans, daily scouting in the vicinity, report that the enemy have retreated trto nuhe mountains.
 line insurgents around Legasrd and A1bay, province of South Camarinez, are harass- ing the Americans nissltly. Foreigners dto- ing business at Legaspi are leaving on ships in the haHtbor or for American bar racks.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
CONTRACT AWARDED
For Erection of South Highland Fire Station

Chief Mullen, of the fire department, act ing under the authority of the committee on fire department of the city council, yester- day awarded the contract for the erection of the South Highland fire station, to be located in Magnolia avenue, near Five Points, to w. S. Davis & Son, whose bid was 800.
 The building will be neat one-story frame structure and will be completed with in thirty days.
 The apparatus will consist of an engine and hose wagons, with a force of eight men. Four of these men will be additional mem- bers of the department, as provided for in the resolution of the city council authoriz- ing the new station, while the other four will be detached from the Southside de- partment and transferred to the new house.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
EXCITEMENT AT DECATUR
White Man Accidentally Killed While
 Hunting Negro Also Shot

New Decatur, March 5.-(Special )-While hunting wild hogs in the noun tains near Center Grove, J. F. Light accidentally shot and killed his companion, s.. B. Wedner.
 Word was received today that John Hardwick and Miss Bean, who eloped, are now in Jacksonville, Fla, and relatives have gone after Miss Bean. It is feared that Hardwicks life will be in danger if he Is caught He is about 40 years old, and deserted wife and children The girl is only 16 Both are well connected, Miss Bean being niece of Probate Judge w. E. Skeggs of this city.
 James Weaver, a white man, fired six shots at a negro on Second avenue. He met the negro in E. Houk & Co.'s saloon and accused him of stealing clothing and money. The negro called him d liar, when Weaver drew his gun and the negro fled. When the negro reached the street Wea- yer emptied his revolver at him, and the negro staggered and fell, but soon regained his footing and escaped to the country. He was badly wounded, as a large pool of blood was found where he fell. Wild ex- citement reigned during the shooting.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
UNION PRINTERS
 ARE UP IN ARMS
Stigmatize the 4PIaindeaIer" as a
 Dirty Scab Sheet.
ROAST FOR THE GOVERNOR
Typographical Union No. 1o4 Promul- gates Strong Denunciatory Resolu- tions Anent Johnston's Organ
 Result of an Investigation.

The recent charge made by Chairman Greene of the Jefferson county Morgan campaign committee, that "The Plain Deal er." a political organ published in the in- herest of Governor Johnstons candidacy for the United States senate, was being printed in a non-union office, was taken up for investigation by Birmingham Typo graphical union, No 1N, and has resulted Hn the adoption of strong denunciatory reso- lutions by that organization, which is com posed of union printers.
 The matter was referred to the legislative committee of the union for investigation. and correspondence was opened with the officers of the Atlanta union, where the sheet is printed
 A telegram was received yesterday from the secretary of the Atlanta union con- firming tle charge, whereupon the follow dng resolutions were adopted:
 The Resolutions
 Whereas. it has been brought to the mo- tice of Typographical Union No. lO4 that campafgn paper called The Plain Dealer has been circulated in this city and county ap the interest of a certain aspirant for the United States senate; and
 "Whereas, it is known to said union that said paper is printed in another state in a non union office, thereby deprfving the printers of Birmingham of the work there on. as we'll as the employers of union printers dn this city; and
 s'Whereas, it has ever been the policy of the members of Typographical Union No. lQ4 to protect their employers well as lfhRmSalVpS belieVtnV that good Citi- zen should patronize home industry at all thereby protecting our friends against the cheap 'scaib' labor of other states; there- fore, be it
 Resolved, That we protest most vigor- ousfy against such practice, regarding it as an insult to every union man to have Haunted into his face dirty scaib sheet asking him to support man aspiring to the high position of United States senator.
 ..Resolved further, That we do not con slider man who thus ignores organized labor a friend to the printing establish rrfents of Birmingham. who employ only union men, and who compensate them with living wage.
 Resolved further, That these resolu- tions be printed in the daily press of this city the Labor Advocate and referred to the Trades Council for it's approval and adoption. (Signed)
 S 'fCHAS J. DEAToN, Chairman. s JAMES H. HEATH.
 FALLEN M. HOLT,
 Legislative Committee Typographical Un- ion No. 10t'' f4
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
PERSONAL.

Eugene Everett of Boston is in town.
 Porter Mckay of Montgomery is in the city.
 Charles Hess, a popular Mobile traveling man, is in the city.
 Meyer Strauss, prominent young busi- ness man of Montgomery, Is in the city
 Isaiah Cohen, the popular cashier at Gelders restaurant, has returned from a short trip to Eutaw.
 Sam Swope left Sunday for Memphis, Where he will be married to Miss Cora Loeb, of that city, on Wednesday,, the 4th ins tant.
 Lorenzo F. Luckie has returned home to remain. He has been in the service of the united States the past year and a half, his last duties being on one of the war vessels on which he went to Manila
The age-herald., 1900-03-06

London, March 6.-The Times publishes the following dispatch from Ladysmith, dated March 2:
 Until had crossed the Tugela did not realize the nature of the ground and the system of the Boer rife entrenchments. How those final positions were ever forced by b 900 men seems marvellous. It con- vinces me that the British infantry Is un- equaled, and the relief column accomplish ed an almost superhuman task.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
DEATH OF MIR. WOLFF
An Old Citizen Passed Away Yesterday
 Afternoon

M ]. Wolff, one of the pioneer citizens of Birmingham, died yesterday afternoon at 1:3o o'clock Sah his residence, No. coz North Nineteenth street, as the result of a paralytic stroke, which he suffered on Fri day night.
 MT. Wolff was 6S years of age, and came to Birmingham many years ago. Present at the deatsioed were the following mem n1ers of his family: His son. Jake; his daush- ters and sons-in-f@w Mr. and Mrs. Joe 6panier and Mir. and Mrs. Ralph Schwa,b; and his brothers, A. Wolff, of Courtland, and B. Wolff, of Montgomery.
 The funeral will occur from the faGHfly residence this morning alt Il o'clock fn- fernent Jewish cemetery.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
BILL MAY HOT
 PASS SENATE Believed in Washington That Porto Rican Bill Will
 be Defeated.

Washington March 5.-(Special. )-4Gossip in Washington tonight indicates that the Porto Rfcan tariff bill will not pass the senate. Hhe following men are said to be against it: Senators Davis chairman of the committee on foreign refations; Nell son, Stewart and A.drlch. It is reported that Senator Morgan does not believe the biM will pass
 The Hill of Representative Taylor to au- thorze the Montgomery Haynesville and Camden railroad to build a bridge over Alabana river between Clinton and Lower Peialahtree has been Gavoraloly reported.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
VIRGIL WILSON DEAD
Was Prominent Goal and Wood Dealer
 of Huntsville

Huntsville, March 5.-(Special) )-Vrgil Wilson, a prominent coal and wood dealer of this city, died this morning from the ef
 fects of la grippe. MT. Wilson was taken sick two weeks ago and apparently recover ed a few days ago. He came out and suf
 fered relapse which proved fatal. The deceased was about 50 years old. He came to Madison county from Maryland in 1871. and spent several years in the dairy and fruit farming business. He leaves widow.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
Martial Law Dec ared

Capetown, February 5.-Sir Alfred Milner has issued the following proclamation:
 ''Whereas, The enemy's forces have in- yaded the districts of Prieska, Kenhardt. Britstown and Barclay West; and
 Whereas, Many British subjects have taken up arms; and
 "Whereas, It is necessary to repel inva- sion and suppress rebellion; now, therefore. martial law is hereby proclaimed in these districts
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
To Re,noxe Duty on Paper

Washington, March 5.-Representative Deveries of California today introduced a joint resolution for the repeal of duties on white or printing paper and the material from which it is made, and directing the attorney general to proceed under the anti trust law against the maintaining of a monopoly in such paper and material.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
Lieut.. Galiher a Kentuckian

Washington, March 5.-Lieutenant John Barber Gallher, whose death is reported by General Otis, was born at Frankfofts Ky, in 1874, and served in the Porto Rieap campaign as first lieutenant and adjutant of the First Kentucky volunteers. He was appointed first lieutenant of the Fortieth volunteer infantry in 1899. and served with his regiment in the Philippines from De-. eember last up ito the time of his death.i
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
Krurer Mants Abso u:e Inderen Q ee

Brussels February 6.-The Transvaal agency here confirms the statement that President Kruger is ready to conclude peace with Great Britain on the basis of the independence of the two republics, and that otherwise the struggle will continue to the bitter end.
 The agency believes that the Afrikander element in Cape Colony and Natal will re- bel rather than allow annexation.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
N. Y. seed potatoes. J. H. MeCary Co.
Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL DREN WHILE TEETHIN0. with PER- FECT SUCCESS. It soOTHES the CHILD, sOFTENs the GUMS. ALL4AYS all PAIN; CURE WIND COLO. and Is the best rem
 sdy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for "Adrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.''
 and take no other kind Twenty-Five cents . bottle
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
PROP. WEISSNER, TERPSfCHOREAN COLLEGE

nue and Twentieth street. Class for ladies and gentlemen Monday and Thursday evenings, to s:30 D. m. Children's class Monday and Friday. 3:So to D., m. Young ladies and gentlemen's afternoon classes, Tuesday and Thursday. s:s0 to 5:3o p. m. i thur-sun-tues ar.s
The age-herald., 1900-03-06

James A. Downey Is candidate for sher- fir of Jefferson county. subject to the ac- tion of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
Marching Northward From Kimberley

Capetowu. March 5.-A strong force of tBrihsh, including the Kimberley Light Horse, is marching northward from Kim berley. It is expected that the crossing of the Vaai liver will be disputed at Four teen Streams, where the rafroad bridge has been wrecked
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
pubignon Win Not Rum

Savannah. Ga, March 6-Hon. F. G. Du- bignon. chairman of the state democratfc executive committee. will annosnce in an interview tomorrow that hs will not be a candidate for the seat of CHited States Senator Bacon. {.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
Bullers Uasnally List

London. March 5.-General Buffers re- vbsed list of casualties from FeoruaSy IA to February 2S gives 93 men kIled. 6s4 wounded and % missing.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06

Andrew W. Burgin, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to action of democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
CORONER

Alex Dallas is a candidate for election to the office of coroner of Jefferson county, is now serving part of an unexp4red term. has given satisfaction and asks for election to a full term. Subject to democratic pri- mary,
The age-herald., 1900-03-06

B. L. Higdon is a candidate for sheriff | of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
Powerful Fleet Mob,lized

London, March 6.-The mobilization of a powerful fleet began yesterday afternoon at Torhay Fifteen battleships arrived.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

l. H. Benners Is a candidate for reelection as Justice of the Peace, Beat 37, Jefferson county. subject to action of democratic pri- mary. Win appreciate your support.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
BOARD OF REVENUE

Henry Simpson, of Morris, is candidate for member of board of revenue, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

J. F. Mclaughlin Is candidate for re- election to the office of Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, subject tothe action of the Democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry B. Gray is a candidate for Treas urer of Jefferson county subject to the ac- ton of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
noer Frent Covers KiEhteen MIle

London, March 5.-A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from Osfontein. dated Sunday, says:
 'sThe Boer front covers eighteen miles to the south of Modt1er river"
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
ELECTRICAL.
ANNOUNCEM IS.
FOR SHERIFF.

George W. Sherling Is a candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
BRITISH FORCE IS NOW MARCHING
 NORTHWARD TO RELIEF OF WATERING
Continued From First Page.)
Wonderful Work of British Infantry

General French's movement was temporarf- ly stopped
The age-herald., 1900-03-06

John L. Parker is a candidate for Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, subject to action of democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
stormberg Evacuared

Sterstroom, March 5.-Stormberg was found evacuated when the British entered last night.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06

H. c. Miller Is a candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county subject to the action of tho Democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06

: Advertise in The Age;Hs.Sld.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06

WALTHAM WATCHES The best and most reliable timekeepers made in this country or in any other. 7be PeJSed A0srican ktcb an austsuted book 0f it, tvesg ioDOn about cOatcbes 1cW bs sent upon rsqas
 AnserieaN WaHbam W>atcb Co.,. WaHbam Mass.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-10-25
Blood
We live by our bIood,and O,

We live by our blood, land on
it We thrive or starve. as
our blood is rich or poor. =
There is nothing else to live
IN or by.
When strength is full and
spirits high, We are being re.
frcshed, bone muscle and brain,
in body and mind. with con.
tinual flow of rich blood.
This is health.
When weak, in low spirits.
no cheer. no spring. when rest
is not rest and sleep is not
sleep, we are starved !; our blood
is poor; there is little nutri-
ment in it.
Back of the blood, is food,
to keep the blood rich. When
it fails, take SCOTS Emulsion
of Cod Liver Oil. 1t sets the
whole body going again-man
woman and child.
n you have not tried Il. send for free sasupie,
Its agreeahle taste will ssrprise yea
scoTr & BOVINE. Chemists
Ss14fs reari Street. New Work.
- and sl.oo; al dsuxyizs
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-10-25

Get oct yonr big guns Victory viii
follow some candidate. aud. well, We
would like 10 hear the booming of bat.
te-y Of horse-artillery Ii least
Thanks, the citizens Of the Meek have
veiy little sickness. and they have pro-
Creased remarkably well with their work.
The farmers have raised enough corn 20
satisfy domestic purposes.
The old citizens Of the Meek SAY that
life 10 mot 30 enjoyable or wholesome a.
al was in their earlier days, and We do
not question their "reminiscences al
though they see their youth through .
rosy mist Of memory. Tier are always
ready with some kindly act or word for.
others.
As the roads are in fairly good travel.
ing condition, families ride luxuriously
In bnggies. daytons, &c. Married ladies
do not ride Is formerly ON horseback
with babies In their arms. There Is
surely nothing alien 20 ordinary mortal
ity IN this mode Of travel. Il has the
advantage Of being healthy exercise.
No festivities to chronicle. Maybe
later on there win be gatherings and the
young as least wiz innocently enjoy
themselves in neighborly companion
ship. We trust that they win have no
bostomless maud to 20 through. Some
one has said In better balanced days
that "a man might live for the next
world. yet be merry withal." Why mot =
NOODLE.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-10-25

Orphans oecrt.
Court met, Tuesday, October %. 1900,
ell the Judges present. /:
Bond Of b. Harris Camalier, admins
traitor o. John A. Burroughs, approved.
James J. Alvey and Anthony T. Thomp-
son appointed to appraise personally.
Isabella Bennett appointed guardian
to Thomas Butler and bond filed and ap-
proved.
Bond of John 8. Jarboe, administra-
tor James Harris, filed and approved.
Account Of sales Of personal property
of A. Lee Stevens filed.
Eddie Butler was apprenticed to 8. II.
Bowies.
Court adjourned to November 18th,
proximo.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-10-25

Henry Gray. colored. alleged In he
insane, was. tn Insday last, brought 70
leonardiowa By Constable Zach 8.
Graves, and on vibrant OF Justice FIRED
A. Moran committed to jail. Under
Chapter COS Of the Laws OF 1900. 1, i
Hot now reqaisite u summon jury de
iunatico, but The lunatic may be sent 20
the almshouse or hospital upon the writ
ten certificates Of two qualified physi-
clans. But II demanded by the alleged
ianatic, or any OF his relatives or friends.
or II requested by the County Commits
ssoners jury shall be cmpanaelled.
Last week we published by order OF
the Sound Money League OF MARYLAND
N advertisement for which the said
League contracted to pay Us a. our reg.
uiar rates. Some exception. we learn.
mas been taken 70 the publication, but
we hardly think we are justified In re-
fusing to advertise for people because
they do not agree with us in politics.
We notice that Democratic storekeepers
do not refuse 70 sell 70 Republicans or
inn-keepess 10 entertain them. We
would be decidedly better OF were all of
our patrons IS punctual payers as our
advertiser. But, as rule, the man who
helps least, complains most.
The Oyster Police Force are striving
to strictly enforce the law and preserve
the oysters. Since our last issue Com
mander Howard has arrested the Sloop
Emily" Capt. Cutter, of Virginia; the
Bugeye, "MulipsY," Capt. Lewi&. OF vir.
ginia, and tbs Scllo6ne l 4 c. ID Chest
NUT" Capt. w. L. Bowser, Of Crisheld.
Capt. Turner hastaken the SelooassL
Virginia, Of Baltimore; and CAPT. lad.
dox has captured the Shops lola"
Capt Miller, of Virginia, and the MAR !
gle Lund," Capt. w. Cooper Tyler, of
Cris6eld. All were convicted before
Justice Slye Of having understood oys.
terra and each was fined $e5. Capt. Bow
ser had SO many small oysters that he
had to contribute total of 500 OF.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-10-25

Theerganization Of young people bear
ing this name will hold It's annual Con-
vention In Baltimore, at Brantly Baptist
Church. Nov. IS, II, 10. Each year this
Christian Endeavor Convention is held
at different places throughout the State,
end with each succeeding year the char
actsr OF the gathering improves. Men
who have attained to prominence in
their psrtieular sphere viii be;present
and make addresses. Among these we
might mention Rev. Chas. NJ. Sheldon,
ID. D., Of Topeka, Kansas, author Of an
his Steps;n: Mr.. John g. Wooley, Chica-
go. ILL.,, Prohibition candidate for Pres
ident, and Rev. Robt. Johnston. ID. D.,
OF London, Ont, Canada,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-10-25
COMMUNICATED.

SCOTLAND. Nd, October @, 1900.
Messrs. Editors "A small space in
this weeks BEACON viii be appreciated.
What wish to say pointed!y il this :
The hog cholera Ia raging hereabout, and
! ask is there NO preventive In the shape
of remedy. It seems to me that men
who make the treatment of diseases of
domestic animals their forte should for
mniate q preventive. The entire organ.
ization of hogs 10 speedily convulsed and
they die in . surprisingly short space of
time. Mr.. DanielHammett, of the i'm
mediate neighborhood, has lost many Of
his hogs. and ! would not be surprised
to hear that there IL not one left for the
disease IL malignant, and it Is enough to
excite fear among owners. A remedy
In exigeut and would be hailed with in
expressable satisfaction.