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The age-herald., 1900-06-02
THE AMNESTY BILL
French Senate Was Crowded to Hear the Great Debate

Paris, June 1.-The senate today was crowded for the debate on the amnesty bill. M. Clamageram, republican, opened the disz cussion by picturing the measure as a vio- lation of rights which were worthy of re- spect He contended that it was unjust to prevent men, such as former Lieutenant Colonel Picquart, from obtaining reparation for injury which they had suffered. He further asserted that the only means of se- curing peace was to pursue the work of exposing the truth.
 M. Maxine La Comte republican, asked that amnesty be extended to Dreyfus him. self in order to thus finally dispose of the affair in conformity with the wishes of the country. This evoked noisy outcries from various sides of the senate, ending with tumult when M. Del Pech, republican and socialist, opposed the measure declaring it was impossible to grant amnesty to those who had Dreyfus condemned, notably a former minister of war. He concluded with asking for the arraignment of the latter, General Mercier, whereupon the general arose and said he had acted for the good of his country and that he would not hesi- tate to repeat today what he did then.
 The leftists loudly protested against this statement while the rightists applauded
The age-herald., 1900-06-02
CONFEDERATE VETERANS ADJOURN
 TO MEET NEXT YEAR IN MEMPHIS

fore, on behalf of Louisville, asked that the parade be postponed.
 Committee Resolutions
 General Carwile, chairman of the con- mttee resolutions, presented the report of that committee. The report was taken up section by section, as follows:
 First-Establishing of a military park at Franklin, Tenn, indorsed. Adopted.
 Second-Commanding general to be au- thorized to appoint brigadier-generals In Texas to command divisions until the next reunion. Adopted.
 ird-Recommendation for increase of Mexican war pensions Adopted.
 Fourth-The war between the United States and Confederate States be called the war between the states Adopted.
 Fifth-Only such historical text books should be used in the public schools as should give accounts of the war fair to both north and south. Adopted.
 Sixth-Indorsement of the Winnie Davis school of history in the Limestone Female college at Gaffney S. c. Adopted.
 Seventh-The thanks of the veterans be extended to Hugh Lewis for his care of Confederate graves at Madison, Wis. Adopted.
 Eighth-Favoring the establishment of a national park at Charlottesville, Va, similar to that at Chickamauga.
 Ninth-Thanks extended to William $. Cross for his care of Confederate graves at Camp Chase. Adopted. Tenth-Thanks to Confederate associa- tions of Chicago for the care of Confed- crate dead
 Eleventh-Indorsemen of the plan to erect a monument to the women of the south, to work to be done by a commit tee of one from each state to be appointed by Commander Gordon.
 Twelfth-Grateful thanks to the citizens of Louisville for the hospitality shown the members of the organization.
 Thirteenth-That the Confederate vet erans recognize with appreciation the lan- guage of General Daniel E. Sickled at the recent reunion of the Army of the Potomac at Fredericksburg, and reciprocated the feeling shown.
 That the annual reunion of Union sol diers Confederate soldiers attended by the president of the United States and his cabinet showed that there is no sec- tionalism in the recognition of the valor of the American soldier That a copy of these resolutions be for warded to the secretary of the Army of the Potomac.
 Afternoon Session
 The afternoon session convened at 4
The age-herald., 1900-06-02

introduce to the audience Mrs. Addison Hayes, daughter of Jefferson Davis; Miss Varina Howell Hayes, granddaughter of Jefferson Davis; Miss Carrie smith oI Ten nessee. daughter of General Kirby Smith, and Mrs. George E. Pickett. For every one of them the assembly rose and cheered frantically.
 Delegate Richardson of Alabama moved that the announcement made by the chair man that the parade was postponed until tomorrow on account of the rain be re- considered, and the parade be held. A mo- tion to table the resolution was lost A hot debate resulted, some veterans con- tending that they had marched in the rain before and could do it again.
 Colonel Bennett Young of Louisville, chairman of the reunion committee, stated that a parade in the rain would certainly cause a number of deaths, and he, there-
The age-herald., 1900-06-02
Empress Witnesses [ he Drill

Berlin, June 1.-Today's drill at the pa rade at Potsdam was witnessed by Elm press Augusta Victoria from window of the schloss. Behind her were the crown princess of Greece, Prince George, and the duke and duchess of Albany.
 Emperor William reviewed on horseback, wearing the uniform of the Garde du Corps, with black cuirass and the orange ribbon of the order of the Black Eagle. He led the Garde du Corps regiment past the empress It was an amusing sight to watch the imperial princes, Eithel, Adal- bert August and Oscar, who marched with the giants of the first company of the first guard regiment, stretching their legs to the utmost to keep step.
The age-herald., 1900-06-02
ANOTHER QUIET
 DAY IN ST. LOUIS Only One Name Added to the
 List of Casualties, ANSWER ID THE INJUNCTION Gov. Stone Preparing Argument for the Street Railway Union-Work of
 Recruiting Special Officers
 Progressing Smoothly.
ANSWER ID THE INJUNCTION

St. Louis, June 1.-As regards riotous connection with the strike on the St. Louis Transit system, today was of the most uneventful since the employees went out, only one man being added to the list of casualties.
 Former Governor w. J. Stone is prepar- ing the answer of the street railway union to the injunction proceedings instituted in the federal court some time ago. Cover nor Stone in the answer contends that there is an adequate remedy at law for a settlement of the difficulty without em- broiling the federal government in the matter, and states further that there is no federal statute authorizing such an in- Junction as is prayed for in the United States court.
 In the answer the street railway union denies that it is responsible for stoppage Of mails, obstruction of tracks, wire cut ting and violence. The swearing in of the posse corlitatus is progressing smoothly, up to tonight nearly 500 men having been secured.
 When 1000 men have been sworn in the force will be organized as a regiment, and if the 2,500 called for are sworn in, two regiments will be organized. Men of known military qualifications have been selected to drill and command the various companies.
 From the purport of a letter delivered to a meeting today of the business mems committee appointed to bring about d set tlement of the strike, it seems certain that there will be no modification of the strikers proposal of settlement sent to the citizens mediation committee yesterday until the leaders know to what extent the proposals will be accepted.
 Late this afternoon MT. Whitaker notified of tha oif e mittee that he would submit to the com mittee tcrnorrow morning the number of men the company can reinstate. G. Cramer, secretary iof the citizens committee said today thas the reinstatement clause is the only thing that has not been agreed to-. The company, he said, cannot reinstate all the strikers, because many of the positions on the road have been filled by men hired since the strike. If the strikers will agree to work if all the for whom there are places are reinstated preference being given to the older men an agreement can be reached.
The age-herald., 1900-06-02
PUNISHMENT OF BOERS
German Newspapers Protest Against England Attempting Such After Peace

Berlin. June 1.-Varous German news papers take exception to the terms of the proclamation which it is said Lord Roberts will issue on the occupation of Pretoria by the British troops, especially regarding the treatment of non-combatants as opposed to combatant burghers. The Vossische Zei- tung says:
 were the Boers, who have honoraby fought for their country, to be punished after the conclusion of peace, the civilized powers would have cause to protest. Any detention or trial of President Kruger would be contrary to the traditions of inter national law and general amnesty being the logical result of peace"
 "Lord Roberts proclamation would far exceed the customs of civilized warfare, which has never punished the combatants, no matter how obnoixous to the conqueror. We hope the subsequent explanations will put it in accord with the principles of in- ternational law. Nobody must be punished for having fulfilled the duty of a citizen. England wages war against the republics, not against their individual inhabitants"
 The latest news from South Africa is much commented upon, the papers gener- any taking it for granted that the war will soon be over; that the republics will cease to exist as politics enemies and that Dutch influence will be submerged
The age-herald., 1900-06-02
BIG LAND DEAL
Company Buys Tract of Land Near Huntsyilla-Will Spend So GOO GOO

Company Buys Tract of Land Near
 Huntsvills-Will Spend $2,OOO,OOO
 Huntsville, June 1-(Special )-The Belle factory property, ten miles northeast of Huntsville, on the Nashville, Chattanooga x St. Louis railway, and Three Forks of Flint river, has been virtually sold to northern capitalists, who will spend prob- ably two million dollars in developing it. A deal has been under way for several weeks between Colonel N. F. Thompson of the Thompson Land and Investment company in behalf of the owners, and prominent wool and cotton men. The property consists of two thousand acres of rich agricultural lands, and a substantial mill building within three-quarters of a mile of three water powefS of several hundred horse power each.
 The purchasers of the property will erect a mill at each of the three water powers, utilize the old mill building by equipping 1t with new machinery, and establish new town of about 5000 inhabitants. Attorneys are now examining the titles to the lands, and when they are proved to be perfect, the formal transfer will be made.
 Hotel Monte Sano located on the moun- tain three miles from Huntsville, was formally opened to guests today. The hos telry is under the management of MT. and Mrs. O. B. Means of Nashville, formerly managers of the Beersheba Springs ho- tel. E
The age-herald., 1900-06-02
NO ACQUISITION
For Taylor Has Been Issued by Gov
 ernot Beckham

Frankfort, Ky, June 1-Governor Beck ham has made no acquisition on Governor Mount of Indiana for the extradition of former Governor w. s. Taylor, under the warrant issued recently in connection with the Goebel assassination. Commonwealth S Attorney Franklin returned tonight and said every effort would be made to have the Taylor warrant executed according to the order of the court Taylor's friends say that he has no fear of extradition in passing through Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, for the Philadelphia conven- tion, but they think it best for him not to go east, although they are very anxious for him to present the name of former Governor Bradley for the nomination for vice president.
The age-herald., 1900-06-02
southern Railway Stockholders Meet

Richmond. Va, June 1.-The stockhold- CTS of the Southern Railway company met here today. Every share of the capital stock of the company was represented The stockholders by unanimous vote au- thorized the execution of a fourth supple ment to the company's first consolidation mortgage deeds, providing for the issue of bonds hereunder, bearing interest at the rate of AZ per cent per annum. This ac- ton does not involve the issue of any ad- ditional bonds beyond those previously au- thorized to be issued under the company's consolidated mortgage, but merely pro- vides that the bonds may be issued there under in future at 44 per cent instead of
The age-herald., 1900-06-02

o'clock and was for the most part taken up with the vote for the place of the next convention, which has already been de- scribed. There was long debate just prior to the adjournment to whether or not there should be a parade tomorrow. Gen. eral Poyntz, commander of the Kentucky division, announced that it was the opinion of the local committees that there should be no parade on account of the rain. He was greeted with loud cries of mo-" and a vote taken with the result that it was decided to have the parade tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
 After all the business of the convention had been disposed of, Captain w. w. Carnes of Memphis took the floor and urged a reconsideration of the vote by which it had been decided to hold a parade He , claimed that the weather was such that a march in the wet would certainly cost some of the veterans their lives ,and cause oth- CTS to become i'll.
 It was finally decided that no parade should be held and the convention then adjourned sine die, subject to the call for the next annual meeting in Memphis During the day the ladies' committee having in charge the collection of funds for the building of the Davis monument in Richmond were very active in securing pledges of money and in addition to that secured yesterday raised about $35O0 more
 The Reunion Ball
 The scenes at last nights ball at Reunion hall were repeated on a more elaborate scale tonight, when the big reunion ball was given. Of the 25,O00 persons entitled to admission it is estimated that 75OO had visited the ball by midnight Only a part or these came as dancers, the largest num- Der of those present occupying chairs placed around the dancing floor or seats In the large balconies. The floor was al- ways crowded with dancers, although it was 100 feet square. Last nights event had improved the floor for dancing.
 The grand march at D. m. was led by General John B. Gordon of Georgia and Mrs. Pickett, widow of the general that led the charge at Gettysburg The local es- cort committee had this morning the names of 2,0OO couples and these formed the brightest part of the ball tonight Thou sands of persons in evening dress walked to the hall, although rain fell at inter- vals, because such a large crowd was en- tirely too much for the carriages and cabs of Louisville
 The street cars of the city were run later than usual to accommodate the crowd that would otherwise have had no means of conveyance.
 The dance programme contained twenty numbers. For the beyie1t of the older guests a Confederate quadrille and the blue and gray lancers were danced and were interesting features of the early part of the evening. The ball was the largest social event that has ever occurred in Louisville.
 The third and last days session O. tHe association of surgeons of the Confederate army and navy was opened at 10 o'clock this morning by President Parker of Charleston.
 Dr. Poston B. Scott of Louisville, was elected president.
 Other officers were elected as follows: Vice-President-Dr. G. M. Heller of Hot Springs, Ark.
 ville
 Treasurer-Dr. V. G. Hit of Louisiana Chaplain-Rev. MT. Overton of Louis- eville.
The age-herald., 1900-06-02
Cnmnaratiye statement

Washington, June 1.-The monthly com- parative statement of the receipts and ex- penditures of the United States shows that during May, 1900. the receipts amounted to $45 166, ,OSS and the expenditures. $40, 351, ,525, leaving a surplus for the month of A,S14,- 52S.
 During the last eleven months of the fis- cal year the receipts exceeded the expendi- lures by $63,3 900.
The age-herald., 1900-06-02
SENATORS ENGAGE IN CAUSTIC DEBATE At Times the Exchanges Grew
 Quite Personal. THE ARMOR PLATE QUESTION Senator Hanna Favored Leaving 1t to the Conferees, and Brought Out
 Storm of Political
 Speeches on Himself
THE ARMOR PLATE QUESTION

Washington, June 1.-The senatorial de- bate today was caustic and as warm as the weather out doors. At times the exchanges among the senators bordered on personal- ities. Much of the discussion was or political nature, although in themselves the questions involved were not essenti- ally political. Soon after the senate con- vened memorial was presented from the people of California asking that the gov ernment provide some relief for the starV- ing people of India Mir Hale of Maine, with this as a text arraigned Great Brit ain for spending hundreds of millions of dollars in crushing liberty and freedom in South Africa, instead of caring for the hapless and dying people of England col ony.
 MT. Aldrich charged MT. Hale with polit- ical speech-making on irrevelant matter, and a minute later when MT. Hale reported a further disagreement on the navol ap- propriation bill an exciting debate arose over the armor plate question. sharp political twist was given to the debate by a speech which MT Hanna of Ohio deliv- cred in favor of leaving the whole matter in the hands of the senate conferees and by conferring discretionary power upon the secretar" of the navy, in accordance with the house proposition. He became invol- ved in a controversy with MT. Tillman of South Carolina and MT. Allen of Nebras- ka over the governments ability to manu- fracture armor satisfactorily, in the course of which the sparks flew to the intense in terest of the auditors. The bill finally was returned to conference.
 The military academy appropriation bill was passed.
 It carries amendments making General Miles and all future commanders of the army lieutenant generals, and general Cor bin a major general. Consideration of the last of the appropriation bills, the general deficiency, was begun but was not com pleted.
The age-herald., 1900-06-02
Twenty-three warships at Taku

Shanghai, June 1.-Twenty-three war ships are now at Taku, nine Russian, three British, three German, three French two American, two Japanese and one Italian.
 In addition to their crews, the Russians have on board their warships u,000 troops from Port Arthur, with field equipment. Fourteen thousand Russian troops are held in readiness at Port Arthur.
The age-herald., 1900-06-02
Hanging at Brewton

Montgomery, June 1.-Dave Mccullough, a negro, was hanged at Brewton, Ala, to- day for killing Policeman Gallaspie De- cember 23.
The age-herald., 1900-06-02
THE HOUSE


 Washington, June 1.-The house of rep resentatives today, after lively debate, extending over two days, defeated the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment, empowering congress to regu- late trusts. It requires a two-thirds vote under the constitution to adopt an amend ment to the constitution.
 The vote stood: Ayes, 154; nays, 131. The affirmative vote, therefore, was 3S short of the requisite two-thrds, 192. Five dem ocrats and one silverite voted with the republicans for the resolutions. These were the only breaks from party lines. The populists voted solidly against the resolu- tion The debate preceding the vote had Q strong political flavor throughout, and was at times very personal.
 Night Session
 At the night session the bills to ratify the treaties made by the Dawes commits sion with the Cherokee and Creek Indians were passed and at 9:45 p. m. the house adjourned.
The age-herald., 1900-06-02

\/ISIT the K. x G. store today for Korrect and Good Furnishings. Klotz & Goldman.
The age-herald., 1900-06-02
THE WEATHER.

SHOWERS SATURDAY; SUNDAY, FAIR; FRESH SOUTHERLY SHIFTING TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS.
The age-herald., 1900-06-02

Afternoon Session The afternoon session convened at 4
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-12

lT is one OF the peculiari,ies Of thori,e,
a new explosive which is TO be tested ex-
hausiively against armor-plate by the
experts OF the Naval Ordnance Bureau.
that although OF tremendous decorative
energy it cannot be exploded by mere
heat or conclusion. but only by spec
tally prepared fuse. Such an explosive
might be fred in shell through the side
OF an armored vessel and detonated with
in. destroying the interior completely.
Other high explosives designed for this
purpose have proved unable. when tested
to resist the effect of the shells impact
upon the armor-plate. and the force of
explosion has been consequently con-
fined to limited area of the attacked
vessels exterior. But il thorite should
accomplish all that is claimed for it. naval
practice in construction and in gunnery
would be well-nigh revolutionized.-
Philadelphia Record
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-12

AT last there has been found one place
where the organ grinder is appreciated.
II is the Kongo Free State. and the peo-
pie there are SO fond OF the music that
the missionaries have turned it to excel
lent account. When they first went
there. they found ,ha, the natives had a
decided an,ipathy to the marital yoke,
but they overcame il by announcing tina,
at every wedding hand organ should
play. The innovation was accepted with
enthusiasm, and the rush to the hymen-
cal altar was tremendous. So infatuated
were some couples with the music OF the
ceremony that they insisted upon being
married daily for several successive days.
The Kongo Free State appears to be the
organ grinders paradise. and if wide
spread publicity is given to the fact it
may prove double blessing by multiply
ing the number of marriages in that
country and relieving this from the
tortures OF the much Astounding barrel
organ.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-12

A town the size of Annapolis cannot
afford to lose its few beneiactors and
kind hearted citizens. The death OF
William IL. Rullman. distressing in its
circumstances removes one OF these from
our midst. AT all times kind and thought
full for others. Mr.. Rullmann would not
suffer those about him to go hungry. and
gave freely and with generous hands the
products OF his bakery to the poor. needy
and distressed. He did not wait to be
asked. but offered aid. and many whom
he has befriended and fed have lost a good
kind friend. We need more of his gen
erous spirit in our midst. and the few we
have, we cannot we'll afford to lose
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-12
Western Maryland Railroad Schedule

In effect Jan y 10Th. 100. leave Hilleu sta
ton. Baltimore as follows;
DAILY:
ana m-Fast mail for N W, south and south
west, Glyndon, Westminster New Windsor
Onion Bridge, Mechanicstown. Blue Ridge
Hagerstown, and except Sunday, w ii.iams-
port, p v RR.
DAILY ExCEPT SUNDAY
7R a. m Accom-. for Gettysburg b
division, main line east OF Emory Grove
also @ & H Il.
g 9 m-Main Line. Shippensburg. Freder-
lex, Kmmitsburg and N &W kR Shenandoah
10 II 9 m-Accommodatio for Gettysburg
points on g q H.
3 Is m-Accommodation for Emory Grove
80 pm-Express for York and b q n DIV.
Oo m-Express for points on main line ives
TO Cherry Run, B & @ and n 3 W road
for points south.
& q o. "a. accom- for Emory Grove.
8 10 3 m-AccOm or Union Bridge.
II. IS D. m. Accom-. for Emory Grove.
sUHDAYe:
IS Macon for Union bridge q Hanover
as o m-Accom for Union Bridge.
co m--Accommodation for Emory Grove.
10 IS D. m.-Aceommodation for Emory Grove
Ticket and baggage once. Ill z. BALTIC street
All trains stop at Union. Pennsylvania ave
Fulton, walbrook, North avenue) stations.
J. N. HOOP. q. n. B. d. GRIswoLD. c.P A
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-12

ARIZONA. New Mexico. and Oklahoma
will be delighted to learn that committees
OF both the House and the Senate have
decided that they are on the same plane
as Porto Rico and the Philippines, and
have absolutely no rights whatever ex-
cept those that Congress has seen fit TO
grant to them. They are officially de-
clared TO be "outside the Constitution.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-12

The time limit within which the Argen-
tine reciprocity treaty must be ratihed.
ends on Friday next. As il has not we
even been reported from the committee
il will, Of course. fail. to the glee OF the
wool barons. though not TO those OF the
people who voted the Republican ticket
on account OF its pledge for reciprocity.