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The age-herald., 1900-07-18
RAILROAD MEN
 IN SESSION HERE Regular Meeting of the Ala bama Car Service As-
 SOciatiOn.

The Alabama Car Service Association held one of it's regular meetings at the Morris Hotel in this city yesterday. It is stated that only routine matters were con- sidered and that nothing of special inn portance came up for discussion.
 Among the railroad men in attendance at the meeting were the following:
 Theo Kline, General Superintendent of the Central of Georgia Railroad, with head quarters in Savannah; George c. Smith, President and General Manager of the Western of Alabama Railroad, with head quarters in Atlanta: w. M. Newbold, Su- perintendent of the South and North Divis- ion of the Louisville and Nashville and Birmingham Mineral Railroads, with head quarters in Birmingham; w. E. Knox, Su- perlntendent of the AnniSton Division of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, with headquarters in Annston; A. J. Frazer, Superintendent of the Birmingham Divis- ion of the Southern Railway, with head quarters in Birmingham; s. s. Fitzsim- mons, Superintendent of the Plant Sys- tenn, with headquarters in Montgomery: c. A. Wickersham, Superintendent of the Ala bama Great Southern Railroad, with head quarters in Birmingham; J. T. Johnson, Superintendent of the Columbus and Bir- mingham Division of the Central of Georgia Railroad, with headquarters in Columbus. Ga.; c. s. Hayden, Superintendent of the Ann1ston Division of the Southern Railway, with Headquarters in Selma; w. A. Vaughan, Superintendent of the Atlanta Division of the Southern Railway. with headquarters in Atlanta
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
RUSSIA
Will Demand Retribution for Chinese
 Action in Manchuria

London, July 1S.A a. m.-The news of the Manchuria disturbances is not regard ed as justifying the serious view attributed by the Daily Mails adyices. Amur Is boundary territory between Eastern Sibe- ria and Manchuria- The district has been the scene of local disturbances for a long time, owing to the provocative conduct of the Cossacks toward the 25 000 Chinese em- ployed in the construction of the Russo Manchurian Railway.
 Several serious collisions have occurred between the Cossacks and the Chinese troops. One happened several weeks ago, when two Russian officers and sixteen men were killed. The extension of the Boxer movement to Manchuria has resulted in great destruction of the railway, com polling the Russians to withdraw their of ficials. The Chinese tried to stop the Rus sian steamer Michael, carrying ammuni- ton, and the steamer Selenga, with the Russian frontier commission on board, from passing up the Amur at Aitgen. They fired on the steamer, wounding an officer and few men, But the steamer reached Blagoveschensk. The local Chinese com mander at Aigun seems to have sent the Russians sort of ultimatum to quit Man churia.
 ne SHiHeSe, aCCOTQlIS to lle Ddlly Mdll St. Petersburg correspodent, have thrown up Qualifications and placed forty guns at a point twelve miles from Aigun, to dis pute the progress of the Russians. The off, cial Russian advices leave the inference that Blagoveschensk is still in Russian hands,, the Russian losses during the bom- bardment being only three killed and five wounded.
 The Russian papers demand retribution for Chinese audacity in Manchuria, but they hold to the view that Russia must persevere in her resolution to avoid war The Chinese Minister in St. Petersburg has disavowed the events in Manchuria on behalf of his government, and has prom ised to make serious representations to Pekin regarding the consequences that will follow if the hostlities there do not cease
 There is little further news from China this morning. The attack upon the native city of Tien l sin was followed up so swiftly that the Chinese never had time to reor- ganize, and once their lines were broken, their retreat rapidly became a rout.
 Ii Hung Chang has already left Canton. This causes the utmost anxiety for the safety of the Europeans there, as there are only two gunboats, one British and one American, at Canton, pending the arrival of French gunboat.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
MORGAN DISCUSSES
 CHINESE QUESTION
Expansion is Now a Question of Influence and Again of
 Occupation.

Huntsville, Ala, July 17.-In a letter to a personal friend in Huntsville, Senator John T. Morgan of Alabama gives his opinion on the Chinese question.
 ''We have reached the point where ex- pansion divides itself into question of influence guaranteed by treaty and ques- ton of occupancy" said Senator Morgan Expansion by occupancy stops at the bor- der, yet expansion by influence has occur red in China under the commandment go ye into all the world, etc. and we are compelled to support it with all our power and great expense, without the hope of re- ward in land or money. Nations, like men, have their influences and are bound to pro- tect their fruits if they are legitimate and good The circle of our influence has greatly expanded and it has received re- cogniton in many nations. When that IS done by treaty it is our duty to protect such advantage and our people, for whom they are intended. This demand justihes our course in China The situation there is too serious to be managed by the Presl- dent without the aid of Congress, and am expecting called session of Congress.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
SUIT AGAINST THE
 TRANSIT COMPANY
Quo Warranto Proceedings Filed
 in Missouri Supreme Court.
WANTS CHARTERS REVOKED
Attorney General Crow Alleges That the Organization of the Company is in Violation of the State and
 Federal Constitution

St. Louis, July 17.-Attorney- General Crow today filed in the State Supreme Court quo warranto proceedings against the St. Louis Transit Company, the United Railway Company and the National Rail- way Company, asking that their charters be revoked
 The petition rectes that the United Rail- ways Company was chartered by the state of Missouri to build and operate street rail- ways, and it has not eonformed to this charter that it is a party to a scheme to create a street railway monopoly in St. Louis the evidence of this being it's lease of it's properties to the St. Louis Transit Company, a corporation apparently formed to assist in the formation of this alleged monopoly
 The petition alleges further that the companies have violated the state law in capitaizng for more than is allowed un- der the state law and for more than the actual value of their tangible and intangi- ble properties.
 The Attorney-General alleges also that the organization and operation of these companies are in violation of the state and federal constitution, and that the law pass ed at the recent session of the General As sembly authhorizing a consolidation of the street railways is in contravention of the state constitution.
 The suit is against all the companies em- braced in the St. Louis Transit Company s system, but the prayer asks for the for feiture of the charters only of the United, the Transit and the National companies. The other companies must answer to show by what authority their transfers to the nSit But their charters are not asked for, and if the suit is success they will have the right to operate their lines as independent companies.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
SEND COMMITTEE
 ID WASHINGTON
Officers of Alabama National Guard Meet in Montgomery
 to Arrange tor Encampment.

Montgomery, July 17.-(Special)-The commanding officers of the Alabama Na- tional Guard met this morning in the office of Adjutant General Brandon at the Capi- tol. The meeting was held to consider the difficulties in holding the State encamp- ment of troops caused by the delay of the War Department in forwarding the supplies granted the State by Congress and to dis cuss other matters pertaining to the en- campment.
 Those present were Adjutant General Brandon, Colonel Barry L. Holt, Colonel Tom O. Smith of the Third Colonel R. B. Dumont of the First, Majors Bricken and May of the Second, Westcott of the artil- lery and Forbes of the cavalry. Colonel Foster of the Second was i'll at home and could not attend.
 The work of the Adjutant General in try ing to get these supplies was gone over. The voluminous correspondence that he has had with the Washington authorities was laid before the officers. It was decided by the officers that the most feasible plan of getting the tents at once would be to send a committee to Washington to investigate fully the matter. Messrs. Brandon, Holt, Smith and Bricl1en were appointed on this committee and they will leave for Wash ngton in few days.
 The other details of the encampment are dependent upon the success of the commit ee. Encampment however. does not de- pend upon the tents being secured imme- diately. In case some unforeseen difficulty should arise and the tents were not availa- ble in time, the encampment will be held in spite of that and under some difficulties
 Mobile will get the encampment.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
Negro Boy Drowned

Selma, June T.-tSpecial) 1.-The dead body of West Lanier, a small negro boy, was found floating in the waste reservoir by Engineer Hogg about o clock yester- day evening The body was standing up- right in the water with both fists tightly clenched. Engineer Hogg pulled the body to the bank, and he found that the boy had been bleeding from the nose as if some one had struck him between the eyes.
 Walter Hudson. who had been playing with the negro who was drowned, was ar rested, but as no one preferred a charge against him he was released.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
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 Faculty educated in the leading schools of the country and Europe. Unsurpassed mountain climate and pure spring water.
 This school is located at Fountain City, Tenn, a beautiful suburb of Knoxville, with which it is connected by dummy rail way cars each way every hour.
 Excellent boarding hall for girls and dor mitory and good boarding accommodations for boys. Board may also be had in pri- vate families.
 Terms reasonable. Next session opens September 4, 1900. For catalogue and other information ad- dress PRES. w. c. BLASINGAME, 7-1S-eod-1m Fountain City, Tenn.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
Friction Will Kesult

Kingston, Jamaica, July 1.-The recent visit of the British cruiser Alert to Ciudad Bolivar to investigate the murder of Vice Consul Lyall caused much commotion among the Venezuelans. which still con- tinues and is sure to breed friction. Brit ish subjects took advantage of the visit to report to the captain of the Alert wrongs sustained at the hands of the Venezuelans and asked for relief. Captain Saville re- fused to interfere, referring the com plaints to the British consul, which gave rise to considerable discontent.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
Western Circuit Races

Davenport, Ia., July 17.-This was the opening day of the great Western Circuit races at Davenport. Summaries: ga
 Trotting, 3-year-olds, purse $2,500--The Medium, by The Conqueror (McCoy), won. Best time, 2:22h.
 2:40 class, trotting, purse $5O0-Johnny Miller, b c, by Moller (Johnston), won. Best time, 2:17A.
 3:25 class, trotting, purse s5O0-Contralto, ch f. by The Conqueror CAcCoy), won. Best time, 2:17
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
Mrs. Robert Dickson Dead

Huntsville, July H-(specia1) )-Mrs. Rob- ert Dickson, formerly of this city, died in Sunday, and her body was brought here for interment today. Mrs. Dickson was the mother of Mrs. .. c. Sheats of Decatur, Mrs. A. c. Demaster of Huntsville and Mrs. J. W. Troy of h. dianapolis. Mrs. M. J. Hamlet and Miss Mary Windham of Huntsville are sisters of the deceased.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18

stoned second lieutenant April G. 1S9S and first lieutenant March ?, 1899.
 Lieutenant Naylor is a native of Illinois, and was appointed to the regular army from civil life. He served as second lieu tenant in the Fourteenth Minnesota In- fantry during the war with Spain. He re- ceived his commission as first lieutenant March ?, 1899.
 Captain Wadron is a native of West Virginia. He served quartermaster- sergeant in the Second West Virginia Vol unteers during the Spanish war, and was appointed second lieutenant in the regular army April 10 1899.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
Western Tenn Tournament

Chicago, July 1.-The Western Tennis Tournament was finished today by the playing of the finals in the doubles. Alex ander and Little defeated Collins and Paret after a desperate struggle, in which at one time it seemed certain that they would meet with disaster. Scores: 6-4; S-6; It; 2-6. 6-3
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
MANY PERISHED
 IN TEXAS STORM
Eleven Persons Are Known to
 Have Been Killed.
THE RIVERS ON A RAMPAGE
It is Thought That Several Campers Below Coleman Were Caught in the Heavy Rush of Waters
 and Swept Away

Coleman. Tex, July 17.-The number of dead caused by yesterdays cloudburst may never be known. Eleven people are known to have perished in the rush of waters, and it is believed that several campers in the valley below Coleman were caught in the flood and swept away. The known dead are:
 M PATE.
 MRS. M. PATE.
 BERTIE PATE.
 LIZZIE PATE.1
 J. N. CHEEK.
 MRS. J. N. CHEEK.
 ANNIE BROWN.
 IVEY BROWN.
 J. O. STACEY.
 JOSEPH PATH.
 JOHN ENLISSTINE.
 It is almost certain that others have been drowned, and for miles along the creeks below the town hundreds of people are en- gagged in a search for bodies.
 The rivers and creeks around Coleman have been on a rampage for several days owing to excessively heavy rains. Early yesterday morning Hoard's Creek began to rise at rapid rate and within hour the entire valley below the town was over spread by the encroaching waters. Rain descended in torrents and before several people could realize thir danger they were caught in the flood and swept away. Seven miles north of Coleman sixteen inches of rain fell in less than an hours time. Mr. Cheek and his wife were visitors from Milan County. Tex. Eight of the flood vic- tims were buried here today The town has suffered severe property damage, and business is temporarily suspended.
 The floods and storms have caused dis astrous rise in the Medina and Guadaloupe Rivers, those streams having overhowed their banks and doing great damage to crops.
 Samuel Bell son of prominent citizen of San Antonio, who was with a fishing party on the Medina River was drowned.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
A SUMMER SAIL OVER SMOOTH SEAS.
 Low Rate Excursion Tickets

To NewsYork, Boston and the East-over- land in luxurious sleeping cars on the per- fectly equipped trains of the Central of Georgia Railway to Savannah, thence a delightful sea voyage on the paatial steamships of the Ocean Steamship Com- pany.
 For more detailed information apply to your nearest railroad agent or to Solon Jacobs, Commercial Agent, 2015 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
 6-15-3m. cod.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
Fire at Salem. W. V,

Parkersburg, w. Va, July H.-Salem lost by fire today e woolen mill, livery barn, two private stables and sixteen dwelling houses. Two persons will lose their lives a man named Davis and a woman un- known. The loss is S60,000.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
Thirteen Inning Game at Selma

Selma, July H.-(Special)-I took thir- teen innings for the Selma invincibles to win the game this evening from the Gin nati suggers. It was a pitchers battle and was won in the last inning by Tanne- hills terrific three bagger which scored the two winning runs. The score:
 RH.E. Selma ......... 01O000 00O0O 2-3 8 3 Cincinnati .. .. 0 0 0 0 o 0 1000 0-1 8 1 Batteries: Bailey and Smith; Benke and Haberer
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
The Best Prescription for Malaria

The best prescription for Malaria, Chills and Fever is a bottle of Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply Iron and Quinine in tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price eQc. 4-13-fri-mon-wed-6m
The age-herald., 1900-07-18

Wanted for the United States army, able bodied, unmarried men, between ages of 21 and 95. Citizens of the United States of good character and temperate habits who can speak, read and write English Re- cruts are specially desired for service in Philippines. For information apply to re- cruting officer, No. ' North Twentieth street, Birmingham, Ala.
 7-4-3m- wed-frimon
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
A Gentleman's Smoke Texie Cigars! Texie Cigars
Drink MOerlein Beer.

Chorus of Birmingham sing CTS with Elite Opera Go. at LakevieW.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18
ALLIES RENEW THE ATTACK AND
 COMPLETELY ROUT THE CHINESE

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Advertise in The Age-HeralG.
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Other appointments to follow.

Hon. John W. Abercrombie will speak at the following times and places: Moody's, St. Clair County, July 21. Kelley's Creek, St. Clair County, July g. Cropwell, St. Clair County, July 24. Coal City, St. Clair County July 25 Other appointments to follow.
 JOHN V. SMITH. Chairman.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18

Senator John T. Morgan will speak a the following times and places, namely: Hefin, Cleburne County, July F. Ashland, Clay County July 19. Wedowee, Randolph County, July 20. Phoenix City, Lee County, July H. Luverne, Crenshaw County, July 23 Andalusia, Covington County, July 25. Clanton, Chiffon County, July 2. Other appointments to follow.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18

Hon. J. H. Harris will speak at the fol lowing times and places:
 Camp Branch, Shelby County, July 2S. Wilsonville, Shelby County, July 30. Four 4..ile, Shelby County, July 31. Cave Spring, Shelby County, August 1. Other appointments to follow
The age-herald., 1900-07-18

Hon. John w. Tomlinson will speak at the following times and places:
 Russellville, Franklin County, July 26, p. m. Haleysviile, Winston County, July 27, 2 p. m
 Tuscumbia, Colbert County, August 3, 8 p. m.
 Dothan, Henry County, July 24, 10:30 a. m JOHN V, SMITH, Chairman.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18

Hon. Oscar w. Underwood will speak at the following times and places:
 Bangor, Blount County, July IS. Oneonta, Blcunt County, August 1. Senator Morgan is expected to be at Oneonta August D.
 Blue Springs, Blount County, August 8. Cleveland, Blount County, August 1. Other appointments to follow.
The age-herald., 1900-07-18

Hon. John L. Burnett will speak at the following times and places Eden, St. Clair County, July 26. Riverside, St. Clair County, July 26, 8 p. m.
 Ragland, St. Clair County, July P. Coal City, St. Clair County, July 27, 8 p. m.
 Branchvlle, St. Clair County, July 2S. Steele's, St. Clair County, July 31.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
MRS. J. A. ALLEN DEAD.

After short Illness of less than one
week, Mrs James \. Alien dIed at her
home III this village last Saturday morn.
ing at the age OF -. For several days
before she dled II was fnovn that she
could not live but everything in human
power was done 10 prolong her hfe
The cause of her death was umuic
poison.
The deceased S maiden name was Mis-.
Etta Purdy and she became the wife Of
j. a. Allen nearly four years anu since
that time has resided in Alma. one
child, boy nearly twenty months old,
vas born TO them during the short
period of their married life Besides
this child and her husband she leave, a
mother, two brothers and five sisters TO
mourn their loss. she was respected
member OF the L.O I NJ. and the funeral
was conducted from the Baptist church
Tuesday under the auspices of the order.
Rev y r. Hafer preached the funeral
sermon, aud interment was made in
Riverside cemetery. The husband ana
family have the sympathy of the enure
community IN this their sad hour of
bereavement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
White
Wholesome
Nutritious
Corrected. Dec. 8. 1900

Costs no more and is better
than other -four of the same
grade.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
THE NEW DENTIST.

DR.. w. Il. Purmort has sold his dental
practice in this place TO +. G. dip, for
merly of Detroit. While DR.. Purmort
has been with us during the past two
years and during that time has built mp
a good practice and at the same time
gained the confidence and good will Of
our citizens, we heartily welcome his
successor. knowing that wherever he
chooses 20 locate in the future he will
surely meet with success. DR. Purmort
has made many friends in the town both
socially and in business way who will
greatly regret to learn of his departure
At present it is his intention 20 90 TO
Saginaw. his former home, and COM
mence practice and we believe he will be
successful. DR.. dip, the gentleman
who has purchased DR.. Purmort's prac-
tice, comes TO us we'll recommended He
has practiced dentistry for the past ten
years, the last four Of which he has been
located in the city of Detroit. He re-
ceived his diploma from the Chicago
School of Dentistry but previous to that
was in the dental department OF the u.
OF NJ. The RECORD extends a hearty
welcome.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
Granite and Marble Works.

c. w. Weeks & Co is the name Of
the new firm that intends doing
business in Alma. The nature of
the bIsines of the firm is the manufact.
ure of granite and marble monumen ents
Mr.. O. w Weeks, the business manager
of the firm, Is a young man of engaging
and comes 10 our little vii
lage with the best of recommendations
lie has rented the Mrs Myers residence
in the northeast part of the town and
mcved his family.here with the expecta.
tons of taking orders during the winter
and in the spIing 10 secure a business
location and begin work. He has had
ten years of experience at the work IN
Belding and Mason. the latter place be-
ing his last location. Alma never
has been favored with business
institution of this kind and we honestly
think there is a good field for an enter.
prising firm. The RECORD heartily
welcomes all new institutions of business
which assist in building up the town.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07

The team, escorted by its enthusiastic
admirers, was taken TO the Wright House
where il was banqueted by the citi'
zens of Alma. AT the close of the fes.
tivities toastmaster Bahlke welcomed
home the team conveyed the great ap
probation of Alma citizens and ex
pressed the hope and belief of Alma
having many more winning teams
Toasts were responded 10 in felicitou,
manner by DR.. Lancashire, DIR. Bruske
Prof Mitchell. Coach Allen and Lem
bers of the team.
MIR Allen in the course Of his re-
marks declined TO take 10 himself tht
credit of Alms's victory. There is
nevertheless disposition on the part OF
the student body to thrust 1t upon hin
whether he wills or not For they have
learned TO love him for his kind and
wise leading and are ready to place
every confidence in his ability. Alma
entertains no happier wish or brighter
hope for the future than that he may
remain with us TO lead other teams &C
victory.
Below is the score of the games foI