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The age-herald., 1900-03-23
ALABAMA CHURCHES
 WILL BE REPAID
For Destruction by Federal
 Troops During the War.
HUNTSVILLE IS BENEFITED
House Committee on War Claims Fa- vorably Reports Bill to Reimburse Charitable and Educational
 Institutions in Alabama

Washington, March 22.-(Special)-Th house committee on war claims, through Representative Mahon, Pennsylvania, has favorably reported a bill, authorizing the secretary of war to cause to be investigated and to provide for the payment of all claims presented on behalf of churches, schools. libraries, hospitals, and establish ments conducted for the benefit of churches or for charitable purposes. arising from the occupation and use of buildings, grounds and other property of various kinds occu- pied, used, taken away, injured consumed or destroyed by the United States, or its army, during the civil war; or for it's ben eft in any way. The bill appropriates s4Oo,- 900 to pay claims.
 Among them are the following for Ala bama: Colored church, Huntsville, amount of damages for church's destruction not stated; Baptist African church. Huntsville, amount of damages for church's destruc- tion not stated: Methodist church, Hunts vile, s13, ,353 5S for damages to building, and St. Paul's Episcopal church, Selma, de- stroyed by fire, $10,000 A. H.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
DEWEY AT MACON
The Party Was Met by an Enthusiastic
 Crowd

Macon, Ga, March 92.-Admira1 George Dewey, Mrs. Dewey and Lieutenant Cald- well arrived from Savannah at 4:30 this evening and were met at tine station by a large crowd The party was met by Presi- dent George A Smith of the Chamber of Commerce; Major w. H. Ross, chairman of the reception committee, and Robert H. Plant, at whose house the Dewey party will stay while in the city. The visitors were escorted by a battalion of militia un- der command of Captain Fritz Jones to MT Plants house, where a reception and dinner were given in their honor. Later the party was driven to the Volunteers armory where public reception was held. The freedom of the city was presented to Admiral Dewey in a speech by Hon. Roland Ellis, and Mayor Bridge Smith made a similar presentation to Mrs. Dewey.--
 The feature of the entertainment tomor- row will be a review by Admiral and Mrs. Dewey of 6000 school children, a dinner and reception at the Cherokee club.
 line admiral has recovered from his re- cent attack in Savannah.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
THE GUY JACK CASE
The Entire Day Was Consumed by the
 Defense

New Orleans La, March 22-A special to the Picayune from Meridian, Miss, says:
 ''The day in the trial of the case of Guy Jack against the insurance companies in the federal court was consumed in the talk ing of testimony in behalf of the defendant. Various witnesses were introduced to show fraud on the part of Jack and his associ- ates in securing insurance on the life of Charles T. Stewart, and to establish the relations maintained between Jack and Lipscomb Stewards family physician and between Jack and Charles T. Stewart. Wit nesses were also introduced to testify as to the physical condition of Stewart at the time of his application to the defendant for insurance upon his life as evidenced by the examination of his remains after his tragic death.
 By them the fact was established that the answers made by Stewart to certain in quiries in his signed application to the de- fendant for insurance were misleading. The taking of testimony will be resumed to- morrow, and it is improbable that argument will be begun before Monday"
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
PRATT CITY.

Pratt City. March 22.-(Special)- con- tracts have been let for four or five new brick stores. in the central part of the city.
 On Tuesday evening of next week the Library association will give an entertain ment at which Miss Marie Knibloe of Chi cago, a famous impersonator and whistler, will be the principal attraction. other feat ures being music vocal and instrumental, recitations. etc.
 The Thread of the Story club of Ensley met yesterday afternoon, with Mrs. James A. Kirk.
 J. D. Hanby, agent for T. c. I. Co.,, had a lively encounter yesterday after noon, while conveying a negro convict to Birmingham to place him in charge of the sheriff for having Killed another negro in the mines. As the cars stopped near Brm- ingham, the negro made a desperate break for liberty, MT Hanby immediately in pur- suit, finding all attempts to stop him of no avail, fired his revolver several times, fin- ally striking him about the hips. The ne- gro then faced the officer and returned quietly with him to the car. On examination it was found that only a slight wound had been inflicted. The affair created some ex- citement on the car.
 City Attorney J. B. Aird is expected to arrive from Chicago tomorrow.
 Mrs. A J. Reilly will return tomorrow from Philadelphia, where she has been wis., iting for the last two months.
 The Tuesday Evening club will hold it's meeting tomorrow evening with MT. and Mrs. James A. Kirk. This meeting was postponed from Tuesday to Friday &C., count of the Lyceum lecture
 There has been reorganization of the Pratt City baseball team. With Hill and McGregor composing the battery. together with other local players. who have made the Pratt City team a power in the past, they expect to do some good work the com ing season.
 Editor L. P. Hill of the Ensley Enterprise is fin New Orleans, and will be absent sev- eral days.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
PEACE COMMITTEE
 COMES TO TERMS
Agrees to Ratity the Offer of
 Senator Foraker
BILLS WILL BE SEPARATED
If Senate Committee Gives Adverse Re- port Foraker is Authorized to Renew Request to Fix
 Time for Vote

Washington, March 22.-The republican peace committee of the senate met after the adjournment of that body today, and practically ratified the offer of Senator For aker in the senate to separate the house Porto Rico tariff bill from the senate gov ernmental bill, and to take a vote on the house measure.
 The peace committee is willing that a vote should be taken upon the house bill as it was passed by that body, provided it becomes apparent that it is impossible to attempt to amend it, but an effort will be made to ascertain whether the house will consent to any modification. Some of the republican senators think the bill should be so changed as to provide for the con- tnued exemption from duty of the articles which were exempted by the presidents s order. There will be a conference with members of the ways and means committee of the house, and If the latter do not dis courage amendments these will be offered. There is. however, an acknowledged fear that if the bill is amended in any respect it may be difficult, if not impossible to se cure its acceptance by the house on con- ference report.
 A report will be made to the senate conn mittee tomorrow as to the attitude of the house, and if u.ts report is adverse to amendment, MT. Foraker will be author dzed to renew his request for unanimous agreement to fix a time for a vote. It will also be agreed that the committee shall not attempt to amend the IbAl. In case the report should indicate a willingness on the part of the house to amend, his re- quest will probably be to fix a date to vote upon the house bill as amended. The programme then would be to go forward With the consideration of the governmental blll. The members of the peace committee wLAo favor the house biM profess to believe that most of the republican free traders will offer their amendments to the house bill and then in case they are voted down, accept and vote for the bill.
 The republican free trade sena tors claim there is a stronger determination now than ever before to resist the bill as it came from the house. It is claimed there are eight republican senators who will not sup port 1t unless amended. They are said to be Davis and Nelson of Minnesota, Well lington of Maryland Hoar of Massachu- settS, Mason of Illinois, Beveridge of In diana, Proctor of Vermont and Simon of Oregon. What they will do in case the bil Is amended cannot be stated, but it is evil dent that they expect a compromise which they can support.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
THE OPEN DOOR"
Representative Cummings wants 10
 See the Correspondence

Washington, March 22.-Representative Cummings of New York today ordered res olutions of inquiry of the correspondence relating to the "open door, in China, as follows:
 "Whereas, the commercial community "l the United States is deeply interested an ascertaining the conditions which are to govern trade in such parts of the chinese empire as are claimed by various foreign powers to be within their areas of inter- est; and,
 .'W,hereas, Nbflls are now pending before both houses of congress for the dispatch elf A. committee to China to study Its eco homie condition; therefore,
 ..Resolved, That the president or the United States be requested to transmit to the house, if not incompatible with the public service, such correspondence as may nave passed between the department or state and various foreign governments con cerning the maintenance of the open door policy in China"
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
DEPUTY SHERIFF DEAD
Was We'll Thought of in Selma-Chi-
 cago Team Arrives

Selma, March 22.-(special.) This morning, at 5:25 o'clock MT. L. E. Davis, deputy sheriff, died al his room in the jail from pneumonia MT. Davis was taken sick about week ago, and his disease rapidly developed into a dangerous form, until it resulted in his death. MT. Davis has been deputy sheriff for the past eight years, and a more popular, efficient and fearless off, cer in the performance of his duties could not be found in Alabama. He was candi- date for sheriff before the late primaries with good following, but withdrew from the race.
 The remains of Louis Kupp, who commit ted suicide, was laid to rest in Live Oak cemetery this evening at 3:30 o'clock. No cause can be found for the young mans rash act.
 The Chicago baseball team, twenty-five strong, under Manager T. J. Loftus, ar- rived in the city this evening at 3:45 and are at the Hotel Albert.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
BIG COTTON SALE
Merchants at New Hope Sell 1000
 Bales at 9 3-4 Cents

Scottsboro, March 22.-(Special.)-Ed and F. T. Butler, who do general mercantile business at New Hope and Paint Rock, on last Friday sold 1000 bales of cotton at 9A cents. This is the largest sale of cotton ever made in north Alabama by one firm.
 Judge Aulston of Eufaula is holding court this week for Judge Bibbs, who was called to his home on account of the illness of his wife.
 Mrs. James Carlock died Sunday at her home in Bridgeport. after brief illness. Her infant passed away the day before, and her 3-year-old daughter Friday. The three were buried together Sunday.
 The public schools at Bridgeport, after
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
FIRE IN GADSDEN
Building Gutted and Negro Woman
 Badly Burned

Gadsden, March 2.-0Special.)-F broke out at 4:30 this afternoon in the Palace Steam Laundry, owned by W. B. Lucy, and the building was gutted. gasoline tank containing ter, gallons of gasoline ex- ploded in some manner and the entire in- terior was soon a mass of flames. Arabella Gray, negro woman worker, was envel- oped in flames and badly burned, the flesh peeling off her face, arms and body. She is dangerously hurt. Al the machinery and hundreds of shirts, collars, etc., were destroyed.
 The loss is about $500; insurance, $500.
 After the fire had gained considerable headway 1t looked Nike Her1berg Bros. mammoth dry goods store would go, but the firemen soon put out the flames.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
Masonic Boom at Evergreen
the Evergreen Courant.

From the Evergreen Courant
 For more than a year past the Masonic order of Evergreen has enjoyed unusual growth and prosperity and continues to grow. The membership is now 42, with two applications for affiliation and five candi- dates on the way. The new candidates are pr. Carl Rubach, Messrs. D. w. Powell, Charles L. Sims and Max Long, who have taken the entered apprentice degree, and G. T. Bowden, who will take the E. A. de- gree at the next meeting. The r. c. de- gree will be conferred on the first four named at special meeting next Saturday night.
 The lodge was instftuted in 1S41, since which time several hundred Masons have been made, many of whom have died and others moved away.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

being closed for over two months on ac- count of measles and smallpox. were re- opened Monday morning.
 Colonel R. c. Hunt. solicitor for the ninth judicial district, has sold his residence here to Robert Shelton, and will move to Fort Payne -
 pr. Callan, county health officer, reports 2 case of smallpox at Bass, six miles from Stevenson.
 The recent snow and cold spell did not Seriously iniure the fruit crop in this sec tion, and a bountiful crop is expected.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
Mayor and Council of Fayette rom the Fayette Sun.

TTOm the Fayette Sun.
 The city election Monday passed off quietly, 1t being mere formality The en- tire ticket was elected. Only little over a hundred votes were cast The new coun- cil enters upon the duties of the city busi- ness with bright prospects. Mr. Davis will make a splendid mayor and Mir Harris is not an untried officer. He will be found vigilant and careful We wish for the city prosperity the coming year. MT. Lafayette Cunningham retires after two years and a half of good service. He has the respect of all the people.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup

Has been used fer over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PER- FECT SUCCESS. It SoOTHEs the CHILD, sOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN CURE WIND COLO. and Is the best rem. edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winsows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Twenty-Five cents a bottle
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

sively and cured thousands of patients sui fering with all manner of private trouDles' Sexual Weakness, Syphilis, Structure, Gons orrhoea, etc. 1 offer you a certaany V. cure. My charges are reasonable. nav ', be a stranger to you If so, refer you with permission to First National '.ats sam, Alabama National Bank, Jefferson Counss ,oars Savings Bank and Steiner Bros, bannt ots as to my responsibility for my con.. o...aent I cure many patients by mall treas t. Dr Write for prices and terms. Address .,a r. E. Holloway, Watts Bldg. Tnlro I and Twentieth street. Birmingham A
 Office corner Third avenue ana tieth street. over Singer Sewing maon ms company. Entrance on Third avenue next door to Birmingham Water Works com pany.
 Office hours s:3O a. m. to 6:so D. m. sun' days, 10 a. m. to 12 m.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
NOTICE OF SALE PERISH ABLE FREIGHT TO
 PAY CHARGES.

The undersigned will sell at public outcry at the court house door in Birmingham, Ala, at 12 m. Saturday, March 24, 1900, one car potatoes, consigned to the order of J. s. Kennedy; notify J. G. Whit field & Co, Louisville and Nashville. By J. s. COX,
 Agent.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
Around Cape Horn

From tine Anntslton Star.
 The Central Foundry company started a carload of pipe to San Francisco yesterday and it will have a long and unusual trip. The pipe goes by raHl to Philadelphia. There 1t VIII be loaded on steamer and sent all the way around by Cape Horn. It will take -four or five months to make tGlis trip, but the rate is much cheaper and the pipe will reach its destination by the time it Is wanted.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
Mrs. Anne F. Parsons Dead

Huntsville, March -0Special.)-Mrs Anne E. Parsons, one of the oldest resi- dents of Huntsville, died at an early hour this morning at the advanced age of Sl years. The deceased was the widow of the late Silas Parsons, one of the pioneer citi- zens of Huntsville. She leaves grown chI- dreD.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
The Town Clock of A thens

From the, Alabama Courier.
 The Courier is very much of the opinion that the court of county commissioners made a grave mistake when they took the town clock out of the duties of the sheriff. He always kept it going, and now 1t is wrong or idle more than half the tIme.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
PUBLIC BUILDING
Morgan Introduces Bill to Erect One at
 Florence-Wheeler Bonored

Washington, March 22.-CSpecial.)-Se tor Morgan has introduced a bill appropri- ating $50 900 for public building at Flor ence, Ala, and a number of private claims bills.
 General Wheeler was presented last night with a medal of shonor for distinguished gallantry in the Spanish war by the So- ciety of Sons of the American Revolution.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
A Good ClviliZer

Since the appearance of the arc lights, Uniontown has quite a city-like appear ance. The streets are well lighted and there is no more occasion for the belated citizen to grope his uncertain way along the plank walks. Moreover, the electric light is great civilzer. for criminals and disorderly persons avoid the light.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
Il he M rror a nd the Hobos

From the Eutaw Mirror.
 The Mirror did not come out on time last week, but We hope to get that number and for the present week also out during the week, so as to resume the regular publca- tion day We had some hobo printers and they left like frightened rabbits as soon as they got full stomachs and a little cash. They are powerful bad eggs and power could ever hatch any good out of them.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
CALHoUN'S SECOND PRIMARY
Woodruff Wins for Sheriff and Davis
 for Commissioner

Anniston, March 22.-A second democratic primary was held today to settle contests for the two county offices, for which no candidate received a majority in the first primary. Incomplete returns indicate the nomination of M. w. Woodruff for sheriff over M. w McGraw by about 200, and Ira J. Davis for commissioner of the fodrth district over R. F. Hughes, by about 100 votes.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
suggestion to secretary Rountree

From the TUSCALOOSA Times.
 If we can get Hull from the constant buzzizng of the political bee and an armis- tce in the dispensary war declared, it might be well for Secretary Rountree to be fighting on a press association trip to Cal ifornia or to Paris. We are not specially particular which point of the compass he may fix upon.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
Limestone ruit Crop Damaged

Athens, March 22.-(Speciaq)- )-This section was visited by the most severe freeze Tor scme weeks last night and it is possqole that the fruit crop has been killed. The mercury dropped ito within IS degrees Of zero and the weather is very cold at this time.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
PLANT SYSTEM.

Effective February 1s, 1900, Pullman sleep ing car service was inaugurated between Savannah. Ga, and Montgomery Ala on the following schedule: Leave Sa-1-,ah, D. m; arrive Montgomery, S:10 m.; leave Montgomery. 745 p. m.; arrive Sa. an nah. 10:30 a. m.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
An Aged Pedestrian
g Guntersville Democrat.

From the Guntersvie Democrat.
 One day last week there walked to Gun tersvlle from Rock Spring, eight miles, Uncle Jimmie Maddera, aged ninety-two years He stood the trip well, but neigh bor made him ride back home in his wagon.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
WITH THE EDITORS
 OF THE STATE PRESS
Alaba ma Development

From the Nashville Southern Aegls.
 The southern development in Alabama is remarkable in the fact that it is almost entirely confined to the larger cities.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
MORPHINE
 COCAINE THE HABIT WHISKY soIRnn4 sn P1snAsn CURED AR1 TOBACCO

pr. 2arion T. Davis at his private Sani- tarium, 311 East Eighth street, sChatta- nooga, Tenn, where this regular practi- tioner for eight years past, and alumnus of the University of Virginia, now treats these diseases EXCLUSIVELY, under WRIT TEN GUARANTEE to REFUND CHARGES, and railroad fare, If cure is not complete in ten days, and in every respect satisfactory. Remedy simple, safe and ef- fective; no desire or "craving" after FIRST DOSE; hence no suffering, and no WILL POWER" required, while being cured Duration of habit, and amount consumed are no considerations Refractory and re- lapsing cases treated by OTHERS, espe. cially solicited by Dr. Davis. He cures such to STAY CURED. All matters conf1- dential Voluntary testimonials on file for inspection.
 Call on, or write to Dr. Davis. at the above address.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 sPEeiALIsT PRIVATE DISEASES

Most men fall in ..&F-Azz hv trying 1uSIaaSsS
 to do too many things. To be sue cessfui every one should select some one special business. and to that devote his whole time and attention. For tae past thirteen years in the city of Bir- mIngham. Ala. have treated exclq-
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
Thrifty Farmers
From the Troy Messenger.

From the Troy Messenger.
 It is no unusual sight to see wagons from the country in the city loaded with corn, bacon, lard hams, butter, eggs, etc., for sale. What a difference from old-tlme ways.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
CORONER.

Alex Dallas is a candidate for election to the office of coroner of Jefferson county is now serving part of an unexpired term, has given satisfaction and asks for election to a full term. Subject to democratic pri- mary.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
The True Test
rom the Mountain Home.

From the Mountain Home.
 Popularity is not measured by the number of times a persons name appears in the society column of newspaper, Ibut by the esteem the mass of his fellowmen have for him.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

Andrew W. Burgin, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to action of democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

John L. Parker is candidate for Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, subject to action of democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

H. C. Miller Is a candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county subject to the action of tho Democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

J. F. Mclaughlin is a candidate for re- election to the office of Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, subject tothe action of the Democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

James A. Downey Is a candidate for sher- if of Jefferson county subject to the &C., ton of the democratic party
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry B. Gray is candidate for Treas- urer of Jefferson county subject to the &C., tion of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
 I. II. Benners Is candidate for reelection as Justice of the Peace, Beat 37, Jefferson county, subject to action of democratic pri- mary. Will appreciate your support.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
ANNOUNCE MENTS,
FOR. SHERIFF

George w. Sherling is candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

E. L. Higdon is a candidate for sherifY of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

"Beauty and folly are old companions" Likewise Hoods Sarsaparilla and good
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
BOARD OF R.EVENI1E

Henry Simpson, of Morris. Is a candidate for member of board Of revenue, subject to the action of the democratic primary.