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The age-herald., 1900-08-17
STEVENSON SEES
 A PARTY REUNITED
Democrats Working Together
 While Republicans Divided.
PREDICTS GREAT SUCCESS
He Says the Country Will Reouke the Present Administration for It's Surrend.r of Principles to
 Organized Greed

Chattanooga, Tenn, August 16.-The News today publishes the following letter from ex-Vice President Adlai E. Steven son:
 Bloomington, H., August 13, 1900: Editors of the News:
 T am glad to say that the reports from the great middle west are encouraging. The positions of the two parties are ex- actly reversed from what they were four years ago. Then the Republican party was united and every day brought the news of d.saftectons in the Democratic ranks. To- day, in the face of the imminent peril which threatens the republican character of our government, Democrats of whatever school of finance are one upon the over shadowing issue of this campaign. We have united Democracy, and day by day old-line Republicans are seeing in our policy the only hope for the continuance of our free institutions. Many of the men who fought us bitterly in the past upon minor issues are today our ardent friends. Many who love liberty and believe in the deathess principles upon which our great Republic has been reared are rallying to our platform in such numbers as to justify the hope that the present Administration will be thoroughly rebuked for its surren- der to organized greed, plunging our coun- try into an unjustifiable war of conquest at the behest of concentrated wealth which hopes to exploit distant islands under the guise of benevolent assimilation.
 T cannot believe that the closing hours of the nineteenth century will witness the American people sanctioning the betrayal of all that has given strength and glory to one century and quarter of national life. The sordid commercialism which weighs all questions of honor, justice and right against gold must be rebuked if the Re- public is to be saved. My faith in the American people is great, for l believe un- der the guidance of good leaders we have yet vast work to accomplish for down rodden humanity. By our silent example among the nations we are to demonstrate the unconquerable power of peace-the ire sistible strength of justice and love. Im- perlalsm with its sword of might cannot carry the day against the Republic founded upon the eternal rock of right. Yours sin Cerely,
 (Signed "ADLAI D. STEVENSON"
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
MANY LIVES LOST
Three Steamers Wrecked During Storm
 News Comes from Nome

Seattle, Wash, August 16.-The steamer Centennial has arrived from Cape Nome with advices of the wreck of the steamers Merwin, Resolute and Dollar on the beach during the fierce storms of August and B. The Merwin dragged anchor ana IS total loss Another boat containing people was overturned and all perished. In all fifteen people were drowned the identified being:
 Lizzie French.
 George Vincent, of New York.
 George Fitzhugh.
 Verne Phillips of Seattle.
 Jeansen, of Tacoma.
 Ten are unknown.
 General Randall has received instruction to afford transportation to over 5000 desti- tute and indgent sick at Nome. Terrible suffering is said to prevail among them.
 A chaotic state of turmoil and lawless- ness is expected before all are gotten out
 The Centennial brought back 500 dis gusted passengers with hard luck stories. Nome officials are censured The present privations and suffering, 1t is claimed, re- suited over the former ejecting prospect ors from the beach strip, on which many had depended for the neccessaries of life. Money is scarce and there is very little gold from the creeks, owing to the con tinued dry weather. Unless rain falls there will be much trouble
 The criminal element is again in the saddle at Nome, according to passengers who arrived from the north on the Gen. tennial today. For week or more prior to that vessels departure firebugs and thieves had kept the city in a state of suppressed excitement, and talk of lynch Ing was to be heard every street cor ner The crimes were apparently the work of an organized gang, which car r1ed on its operations systematically re- gardless of the military.
 Great indignation has been aroused by the discovery and illustration of at least three attempts to burn the city, and a ru- nor was in circulation that a gang of fire bugs had planned to start fires in various parts of the city simultaneously and loot the banks, shops and stores during the progress of general con4agration. The local columns of the newspapers were full Of accounts of doings of highway robbers pickpockets and incendiaries.
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
AN WESTON
Rev. F. P. Ramsey Elected President of Oxford College

Anniston, Aug. 6.-(Special.) )-Rev. F. P. Ramsey, formerly president of the Fred ricksburg, Va, college, has been elected president of Oxford College at Oxford, Ala This is the college that has been made fa- nous by Prof John L. Dodson, now one of the State examiners of teachers, who was for many years its president.
 The Blue Springs Cotton Mills at Oxford are to be doubled in size and capacity as soon as the material for the enlarged build ing can be placed on the ground. The cap ital stock of the company, which is now $50, 600, is to be increased to $1O0,0O
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
OPELIKA A
Negro Man Kills Another With Hoe
 First Bale

Opelika, Aug. 16.-(Special) )-Dennis Green and Ed Hunter, two negro men work ing the public road near here, yesterday had difficulty and separated and resumed their work when Dennis unexpectedly struck Hunter on the head with hoe, splitting it almost half open, killing him instantly The negro murderer escaped, and application is going to be made to the Gov ernor to offer reward for him.
 Ira Mitchell of Macon County brought in the first bale of cotton of the season to- day. It was middlng and brought 10 cents, weighing 5S0 pounds.
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
Governor Roosevelt's Itinerary

New York, August 16-The itinerary Of Governor Roosevelt will take him through Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, South Da- kota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado. Kansas, Me- braska, Iowa and Indiana. He will reach Louisville, Ky, October 10, Frankfort or Lexington October Il, and will speak in Ohio october 12 and 13, West Virginia Oc- tober 15 and 16 and in Baltimore October IT..
 Governor Roosevelt will then devote the remainder of his time to New York State.
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
GOING TO MOBILE
Governor Johnston Will Inspect Troops
 on Tuesday

Montgomery, August 16.->~pecial.)-lt is announced today from the executive of- flee that Governor Johnston and stan would go to Mobile next Tuesday morning to attend the encampment of the First 1n- fantry Alabama National Guard.
 The Governor will inspect the regiment Tuesday afternoon, and on Wednesday he will go to Buckatunna, Miss, as the guest of Colonel E. L. Russell to attend the pie nic given by tbe Mobile and Meridian Di- vision of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
NEGRO WOMAN KILLED
Invalid Shot by One-Legged Woman
 About Man

Anniston, Aug. 16.-(Special.)-At Jackson- ville Elisa Abernathy, a one-legged negro woman, shot and killed Bettie Thornton, a negro woman who had accused her of alternating the affections of her husband, who is 75 years old. The tragedy occurred Tuesday night and the Abernathy woman claims that the Thornton woman was trying to break into her house.
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
Cons fred to Kill a King

London, August 16.-A youth about 20 years of age was arrested at Leipsic yes- terday, according to special dispatch from Berlin, who admits having conspired to kill King Albert of Saxony He says he was appointed by lot to perform the deed. but that his courage failed him.
 His identity has not yet been estab- lished, but dagger and loaded revolver were found on his person.
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
Ready for New Court House

Anniston, Aug. 16-(Special.) .)-The dwell- ings on the property at the corner of Gwinee and Eleventh streets, recently sold to the county for courthouse site, are being vacated, and will shortly be removed to make room for the courthouse, a hand some $40, 900 structure, which is to be built this fall
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
TO FLORIDA OR CUBA.

rf YOU are contemplating a trip to Florida rnba or Porto Rico you will find it to your Interest and advantage to correspond with inc undersigned regarding schedules, rates, and sailing dates Of steamers. The Plant change or transfer. Address R. L. Todd, division passenger agent, IS Commerce street, Montgomery. Ala
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
Frceport Trotting Races

Freeport. H., August 18.-The meeting ef the Freeport Driving Park Association was opened today. Summarizes:
 2a trot, purse $5OO-Mart Allerton won. Best time, 2:24. Gray Billy, Lady Nestor, Joymaker and Corysande also started.
 2:25 pace, purse s5OO-Tod Williaps won. Best time, 2:1SA. Vesper, Dandy, Eva Vic tor, Abbott Hill Captain s., Attofa and May C. finished as named.
The age-herald., 1900-08-17

s2.OO to Columbus and Return-$2. %. Ex- our sion to Columbus, Georgia, via Central of Georgia Railway AuguEt IS. Tickets sold for regular trains leaving Birming- ham $50 a. m. and 2:40 p. m., August IS, 1900. limited to returning on any train un- til August 20 1900. Solon Jacobs, C.. A., 2Ol5 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
 S-H-2t .
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
New York and Boston

Unusually low excursion rates via Gen. tral of Georgia Railway to Savannah and elegant steamers of the Ocean Steamship Company to New York and Boston. For descriptive advertising matter and further information, aply to
 SOLON JACOBS, Commercial Agent, 2o15 First Avenue. Bir- mingham, Ala. 7-1S-tf
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
IOWA DEMOCRATS
Nominate State Officers and Indorse
 Bryan and Stevenson

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Aug. 16.-The Demo- cratic State Convention met here today with an exceptionally large attendance. Prior to the calling to order of the con-
The age-herald., 1900-08-17

More Horses for British Army New Orleans, August 16.-The steamship Monarch, with 1,15O horses for the British army, cleared today for Capetown.
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
win Not Hold Pekin

Berlin, Aug. 18.-The German foreign of- flee thinks that the allies will not attempt to hold Pekin, but will retire immediately with the members of the legations to Tien Tsin,
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
Mrs, Tennie Dean Dead

Evergreen, August 16.-(special) - Mrs. Tennie Dean, wife of Probate Judge Dean, died last night after 8 long illness.
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
TUSCALOOSA FEMALE COLLEGE,

TUSCALOOSA, ALA. This institution has a splendid history. It has hundreds of graduates in the best families throughout the South. The school continues to stand for the best education. The place is healthy; the food is plentiful and wholesome; the teaching is thorough. For Catalogue, address
 W. F. MELTON, President,
 Tuscaloosa, Ala. S-1-eod-1mo
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
H0LBROOK NORMAL COLLEGE

CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, SCHOOL OF ART, ELoCUTION, BQQKKEEP- ING, PREVENTING, sTENoGRAPHY. LITERATURE. HISTORY, PEDAGOGY, AND MODERN AND ANCIENT LAM GUAGES.
 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, beautiful suburb of Knoxville. with which 1t Is connected by dummy rail- way cars each way every hour
 Excellent boarding hall for girls and dor mitory and good boarding accornmodations for boys. Board may also be had in pri- vate families.
 Terms reasonable. Next session opens September 4, 19OO
 For catalogue and other information ad- dress PRES. w. c. BLASINGAME,
 7-lS-eod-1m Fountain City, Tenn
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
STATE NORMAL COLLEGE.

A Training School for Teachers, Florence, Ala
 TUITION FREE.-Board $500 to $12.0O per month Necessary expenses, $90 to $12O for nine months Manual Training Course offered. Graduates hold Life Certificates emitting them to teach without fee or ex- animation. Graduates ip demand and se- cvre good positions, Fall terw begins Catalogue to N. c. WILSON, President.
 S-1-1mo
The age-herald., 1900-08-17
BIRMINGHAM SEMINARY

Boarding and day school for girls and young women. Boarding pupils limited to forty.
 Year begins September 12, 1900. Full faculty of experienced specialists. Superior advantages in music, art, elocu- tion. physical culture, modern and ancient languages and business school Diplomas in regular and elective courses, art music and elocution.
 Send for latest catalogue
 MISS LOULIE COMPTON, 8-5-1m Principal.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31
HEwAswrsLeAo BYADREAm
Not Fight, But an E.zceediRSly
bad Mistake. IS.

Patrick Mc,Dennis arrived home in a
bad state OF wreckage and closed
eye. .a.tt..4
20 Patrick, Patrick walled Mrs.
McDennis. '.ypu'vc bin foightin' aginr'
"Oi've not" answered Patrick as he
looked at bis eye with the aid Of a
small looking glass, "0i'ye bin experi-
menting with drames."
as IL out Of your mead that We areY
gasped Mrs. .McDennis.
"Oi'm not Oh had a drame last
night that OF had foight with Nc
Duffy, an .McDufy picked up brick
an -heaved it at me, an as il was
about TO. hit me in the OF Oi woke up.
WILL. this mornin' l got TO qnarrelin'
with. McDuny an tie frtrst thing that
he did wuz 10 picl; up n brick. Be
dad, says ,Oi, FITS tn. drame over
again McDuny threw tho brick an
Oi saw it comm straight for IN vol.
said OF TO meaelf, said Oi, DIN wait
until st gifts here an thin DIN wake
up an have the. laugh on McDhdy., "
rs II crazy that ye areT cried Mrs.
McDennis. ttt
"Oi must have hin drunk admit
ted Patrick, FOR instdod OF wakin' up
when the brick arrived / wintito 'slapel
Oill niver behave In drames again -
! Detroit Free Press.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31

Recorder TO the prisoner)-How do
you live?
Prisoner amt particular, as the
oyster said when they asked him
whetheh he'd be roasted or fried.
I;cc0rdcr-Wc don't want 10 hear
what the oyster said. What do you
foil1wy
Prisoner--Anything that comes in
my way, as the locomotive said when
II granr over IN man. - ..-r.5 Ss.,.
h .Rceprdcr7aWe'g care nothing about
tito locomotive What is your, bust
ness?
/ 'Sl'rioner- That's various. as the cat
said when SHE stole the chickens.
Recorder -That comes nearer to the
llne.i supl1osesg fft,e
Prisoner Altogether in my line, as
the rope said when'c choking the pirate.
, RecorieH--f Ilhear any more. absurd
comparisons / viii give you twelve
months. 90,
,Prisoner-vl'm done, AS the beefsteak
said to the cook.--Anglo-American.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31
az LIMIT WAS REACHED
The Fourth Liar Was the Last and
and Worst

"You may not believe it. gentlemen"
said one Of the group who, having
dined at free lunch counter, were
smoking their cigars In front Of ho-
tel. You may not believe it, but /
have used a fountain pen constantly
for four years. and have never lad the
least trouble with It,"
That's relniarkable," said another,
"still, ] am the father OF six children,
and never had to walk the floor at
night with single one of them"
There was a silence Of minute or
two, and another spoke up:
II don't doubt it," he said. for l can
testify to something stranger still. l
have a bright little 4tyear-old boy at
my house, and never told any Of his
smart sayings TO my friends"
"Gentemen." remarked a fourth af.
ter painful pause, Il am fond OF
hearing young women practice their
scales on the piano after. have retired
70 rest. 1t lulls me to sleep"
One or two other persons in the
group made feeble attempts to say
something, but gave 1t up. It seemed
to he felt that This reached the limit
Chicago TribAne
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31

The 3O0-pound man was doing his
BEST tn get through the roSyfof crowded
seats 10 the chair which rs own
,oupon called for. Naturally he found
difficulty in making his way over lll
sorts Of humanity, and he had such
time that nearly every one in the
theatre stopped watching the play to
look at the performance in the audi
euce. fs ft't
Suddenly he stepped on the foot Of a
small man who was trying 10 hide
himself behind a pair OF opera glasses.
"Demme, sir. can't you see my feet?"
rxpostulated the little man in q loud
whisper.
Impossible. sir" replied the fat
man. stopping for an instant as he pre-
aperd 10 sit down. You're got your
shoes on" Washington Post.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31

He crasped her around The waist
aud tried 10 kiss her They romped
Through the room, upsetting chairs and
brio h,hrac, and she glggled and he
flushed.
WAS about TO give out, she almost stood
still. and he gave her a smack.
Then an angry frown oyerspread her
beauufUl countcnancc, as she faced
hin, saying:
,0h, you Spaniardr' o..
why do You call me that?" he ask
ed.
You would have missed me alto
pether II my ear hndn't been therer'
she Kissed.
Aftcr that he knew his chances were
Exceedingly slim.-Cleveland Leader"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31
A New Discnse.

Uncle Josh Wayback who resides in
the rural wilds OF Missouri. was en-
pertaining his nephew and niece from
Chicago during the summer vacation.
One morning he happened 20 0litcr the
room where the young lady wa going
through her gymnastic exercise, I'M
Ter the directions of her brother
Great Jehosaphat!- he exclaimed;
"what in tarnation's the matter with
that gal. anyhow; be she hevln' a titT'
"Oh. no, uncle" replied the young
man. THAT is what we call callsthe-
uics."
"new tell!f exclaimed the old man,
cycling her suspiciously. SAn' has sho
tad 'em longT'-C Chicago News.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31
A Valuable system .

Officer No. Yes; ran in that
woman thief very cnsy, though she
was disguised in mems clothes.
Officer No. Pillow did you do it,
Officer No. 1-Oh. by following out
Sherlock Holiness system OF ohscrva.
ton. I noticed she walked right past
saloon door and then stood for ten
minutes with her nose glued 10 tho
cane Of q millinery show window.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31
Accented the Apology.

A prominent New York lawyer is
noted for his ready answers and skill
In repartee. When young practi-
toner he appeared before a pompous
old Judge who took offense at re-
mark the lawyer made criticising his
decision.
IF you do not instantly apologize for
thatrcmark, Mr.. Blink. said the Judge,
IL shall commit you for contempt OF
court -
Upon reflection. your Honor" in
stantly replied Mr.. Blank, II find that
your Honor was right and was
wrong. as your Honor always is"
The Judge looked dubious. but final
~ said that he would accept the
apology.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31
His strnnre Rescmhlnnne.

A certain farmer, who is by no
means noted for his resemblance to
Apollo, has n son Of seven. who pos
sesses more with than pedigree. One
day stranger came 10 the farm. and,
seeing the lad. asked:
"Sonny. where's your father?"
I'm the pig pen,' was the reply.
IN the pig pen? Thanksw
And, as the man moved in the d.
rection indicated, the boy shouted:
IL say! You'll know him, cause he's
cot n hat Onr'-Tit- Bits.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31
one or FROHMAN's BEST.

Charles Earohman makes one OF his
best offerings in this city at the Opera
House on Thursday night of next week
with His Excellency the Governor"
the merry comedy which convulsed
London last year and New York last
summer and which has since been on
tour throughout the country. 1t is
spoken OF as an extremely witty enter
tainment, and presented by company
of Unusual excellence and evenness.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31

Philander-Instead Of going around
md begging. why don't you 90 10 work
and earn your living? / believe you
ion't want to work.
The Bum-Say. boss. there's so many
sthers workin' that ! don't see as II
would be important whether help 'em
81 not
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31
AmUsEMRNTs.
nPRIsoNER or ALGIERs., =

The Bennett Moulton Company pre-
lsented the famous play, THE Prisoner
OF Alglers, to . large and aDpreciative
audience at the Opera House last
might. The play was remarkably
heavy one, but the company was equal
to its demands. Yesterday afternoon
the pretty, pathetic drama Dads
Girl" was presented. the rendition Of
which was superb. The Pearl of Sa-
voy" is the attraction this afternoon,
while tonight "a Daughter Of the
South" will be played.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31

Before q mans married he's q dude;
after marriage he's suhducd BEFORE
marriage he has no buttons on his
shirt: after marriage he has no shirt
Before marriage he swears he would
not marry the best woman in the
world; after marriage he finds that he
hasn't.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31
just as Represented.

II thought YOU said this property
was only n couple Of steps from the
Post Cficef' said the prospective
buyer,
III IS responded the evcr-rcsource-
tul real estate agent. you step or an
Electric car here and step off AT the
Post Office. That's only two steps
Sec g"-Ohio State Journal.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31

Teacher TO new scholar " hat Is
gour name?
New Roy-My name Is julie, sir.
Teacher You should have said Jul.
us. sir. And now, my lad turning 80
mother lad. what is your name3
'Rnlious, sir."-rit Bits.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31

Tho British have recently dispatched
10 south Africa threefull howitzer bat
Itsrles. the only organizations u the
KIND in the British service! These
howitzers are counted upon 10 90 very
efficient work
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31
Knew what was Wanted.

An old lady entered the big depart
hent store She walked 70 one OF the
counters Il want to get something
.or a boy Of 10" she said
slipper counter. two sisles 70 the
light snapped the salesgirl, and the
I'D lady walked over
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31

Unison. who had Just won the capt.
lal prize Of $4,000 IN a foreign lot
,elv on being notified the same day Of
. raise IN salary Of $50 month, said;
eIe Gods. how | dauld, hares enjoyed
this II 7 hadn't made that strike in
The lotieryr'
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31
a Few Words From the Lawion
Optical Co;


We wish we had the faculty Of
showing you the difference there is in
fitting glasses, to show you how dis.
tinct and up-to-date our methods are.
For instance, when you formerly pur-
chased glasses, they began placing
glasses In front Of your eve until Won
told them you could see the small TYNE
Notice the difference. We examine
very caremlly each eye separately ID
ascertain if you have Astigmatism.
either Corneal or Lenticular' using mo
drops OF lotions, however, to do same
Weteel the responsibility Of giving
you perfect vision and our continued
success Is due to our satisfied custom,
ers. A glass fitted to your eve cor
fectly. viii cure those awful head
aches you have suffered with 70,
years apdwill give you more happi
g ness and pleasure than you have an,
idea Of Understand, you are unde1
no obligation to purchase glasses be
cause yen have your eyes tested an,
we feel fully repaid for the compli
nsnt You pay rs by allowing us T.
show you our ability in correcting al
defects or any error Of defectiy,
Vision. Remember, consultation an
examination free Of charge An,
& asses cost no more than elsewhere
where they carry glasses as a sid
line.
THE LAwT0E OPTICAL co
81e Market Street Onera Hons
Building
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31

"And these places whore you vote"
aid the gentleman from Europe, "you
,all them the polls"
YES" answered the North Carolina
.ltizen. Eve call 'em that. but the
warmth around here makes 'em seem
good deal more like equators.'
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-01-31
nnnhle nI.tiIIed Lnck

Link-What makes vou 50 gay this
sorning? Did YOU hit II in Wall
ttreetg
Gorff-Nixey, better than that My
nother-in-law has eloped with my
tailor Have ono on me.