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The age-herald., 1900-05-19
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIANS
Largest Assembly of the Church Ever
 Held

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 1S.-The en- roIment today in the Cumberland Presby- teran Assembly is 225 commissioners, and others arriving tonight will swell the number to 240, making the largest assembly of the church ever held, the largest preced- ing before this being at Memphis, Tenn, in 1892, with 229 enrolled. It is estimated that 200 interested members of the church from other cities not commissioners are present
 The moderator today appointed the stand ing committees of the assembly, and on motion of pr. Ira Landrith, a new stand ing committee was formed, to which will be referred all matters in connection with the million-dollar endowment fund move ment. The educational committee and the stated clerks of the assembly made their reports, which were referred to committees
 A report was made showing that in the past year thirty-nine ministers have died, eight demitted, two suspended four de- posed, and forty-five gained. The treasur- CTS report shows receipts of $5,9S027 and balance on hand of $16SO.5S.
 Overtures for the assembly to eliminate from the S1,000000 endowment plan the direction that s50,000 be raised to endow a post graduate school in utilization with the University of Chicago were referred to the committee on overtures
 An important memorial from the trus- tees of the Arkansas Cumberland universi- ty to approve the endowment of the col
The age-herald., 1900-05-19
Butler Occupies Newcastle

London, May 1S.-General Buffers report to the war office, dated New Castle, May Is, says
 New Castle was occupied last night and today. The whole Second division and the Third cavalry brigade will be concentrated there.
 Il have sent the mounted force through Nqutu to expel a small force of the enemy and to reassure the natives.
 ''The enemy have burned the chapel, broken much glass, plundered many houses and taken cash from the banks, but other wise have not done much harm.
 ''The railway is badly damaged; the In- gagane and Nkader bridges are destroyed, as are many culverts and the pumping sta tions and waterworks.
 ''Of the 1000 men flying before us about 1000 seem to have gone to Wakkerstroom and some by Alters Pass to the Orange Free State. The remainder, who are de- scribed as a disorganized rabble, have gone north, and say they intend to make a stand at Laings Nek."
The age-herald., 1900-05-19
BOER PEACE ENVOYS
Met With Warm Welcome on Arrival
 at Washington

Washington, May 1S.-Messrs. Fischer, wolmarens and Vessels, the Boer commits sioners of the Transvaa1. accompanied by the congressional and citizens committee, reached Washington on the Congressional Limited at SSo o'clock and were given an enthusiastic welcome. They were met at the station by members of the reception committee, which included some members of congress and escorted in carriages to the Arlington hotel, where they are to remain during their stay in this city. A number of persons were on hand to wit ness their arrival, well as were many along the route which the delegates took to the hotel. The avenue was illuminated At the hotel Congressman Sulzer intro- duced the delegates and then made brief address of welcome in the name of the liberty-loving people "of the greatest nation on earth"
 Delegate Fischer responded. He thanked those present very much for their kind ness and hoped to have the opportunity to show whether they deserved it or not.
 The delegates then retired to their rooms
The age-herald., 1900-05-19

stones were thrown and then several shots officer felt stfnging sensation in his head and reaching up found the blood pouring from bullet wound. riot call was sent in and a squad of police hurried to the scene The crowd which had gathered at the sound of the shots was dispersed with out trouble Barton's wound is not con- sidered serious unless some unforeseen complication sets in. A number of men in a house near where the shooting occurred were arrested and sent to the police sta ton pending an investigation.
 General Manager Baumhoff appeared dis couraged today over the conditions pre- vailng.
 "It Is very disheartening," said he, to see how little protection a big corporation can obtain for it's property Our cars nave been stoned in both the north and south ends the Fourth street cable has been severed. and reports are constantly com ing from all parts of town concerning cut wires. In my judgment the militia should be called out, for the police have demon strated, to my satisfaction at least that they are not willing are incapable Of protecting our property. The company has plenty of men to operate all of its mes providing the cars are allowed to run In peace and quiet
 The house of delegates at its meeting to- day passed the Kelly ordinance annulling the franchise of all the street railways Tn St. Louis, unless they run their cars In compliance with the teZm of the ordin- ance.
The age-herald., 1900-05-19
SHORT STORIES OF THE DAY
Copied from the Prayer Book

Linsay Flavel Mines, the poet, started his career, like many other versifers, as re- porter upon newspaper, which paid US writers according to the space their work made and not by regular salary, relates the Saturday Evening Post. One day he was assigned to report the laying of the corner stone of one of the New York public build ngs in downtown New York. Dreams of a long column article, and possibly two col umns flashed through his mental vision as he went from the office to the function. When he arrived there he found to his con- sternation that the business methods of Wall street had affected the affair, and that it was to be exceedingly brief. Bishop Pot ter lent dignity to the occasion, and after a few remarks began reading from the Episcopal liturgy. When the audience was dismissed MT. Mines approached the bishop as he was getting into his carriage and asked him where his prayer was taken from.
 "From our prayer book,'' replied the bishop.
 "I wish you would lend it to me that I could copy it, because l am certain there is not one in our office.'
 Those who know the bishop and his deal ings with the reporters, and the fact that he never gives an interview to any of them, can imagine the look of surprise that he concentrated upon the young man, but it was only for a moment and he silently handed the book to him.
 The reporter had taken it, and was turn ing away when the bishop called him back. and in his solemn way said: You know the charge that is made against most book bor- rowers? You will return it to me, will you not?"
 Sure" said MT. Mines.
 And his paper the next day was the only one that had the prayer precisely it was prayed.
The age-herald., 1900-05-19
Hark Times for an Invalid

"No longer ago than 1881 I was riding a circuit of forty miles a Sunday in Dickin- son county, Kas.," said the Rev. Dr. Locke, who is associate editor of the Daily Ad- vocate, to a writer in the Chicago Tri- bune, "and preaching three times on each trip. During the first six months of my charge I rode 2,40O miles altogether and preached an average of four times a week, counting the weekly services.
 'The first wedding I performed was that of the nephew of a pioneer congressman and a young woman whose father lived in a sod house. After the ceremony the fam fly gave me place to sleep for the night. When I woke up the next morning and reached out of bed for my shoes and stock ings I found them entirely covered with drift of snow. During the night an old fashioned blizzard had come up, and the snow had been blown through the cracks and openings of the house.
 '"Fhe joke of it is that I had gone out to Kansas from Illinois for my health, but although some of my experiences may seem like hardships to the average man the re- suit was that gained in weight from 115 to 1855 pounds"
The age-herald., 1900-05-19
DR. BARNWELL MADE
 BISHOP COADJUTOR
Robert Jemison of Birmingham Elected Lay Member of
 Mission Board.

Mobile, Ala, May 1S.-The Episcopal council reassembled this morning at 9 o'clock and proceeded at once to the nom- ination of bishop coadjutor.
 The clergy retired and at 1920 an nounced through Rev. G. R. Upton of Greensboro that by unanimous vote they nominated Robert Woodward Barnwell of Selma, Ala, for the office.
 The vote was then taken with the cler- icals first, and was unanimous for Dr. Barnwell.
 This clergyman was born in Beaufort, $. C., December 27, 1S49; graduated at Trinity college, Hartford, Conn; was a student at the General Theological seminary; ordain- ed deason by Bishop Williams and priest by Bishop Beckwith, in 1875, in Atlanta. He was missionary for two years at Griffin, Ga, rector of Trinity church at Demopolis, Ala, from 1876 to 1880, when he was called to St. Paurs at Selma. He married November 6, 1879, Miss Margaret c. Blair of Demopolis. Rev. John G. Murray of Birmingham, seconded the nomination of pr. Barnwell. Mir Murray had been prominently mention ed for the place. Dr. Barnwell voted for MT. Murray in open session.
 Robert Jaminson of Birmingham was elected lay member of the board of mis- sionS.
 MT. Jaer of Auburn offered a resolution recommending the location of the bishops home In Montgomery (Bishop Winners home being Spring Hill, Mobile county). MT Converse of Selma said MT. BarnwelFs city, Selma, would provide for him. Vote resulted g for, 21 against resolution.
 Council decided to meet next year in Montgomery all matters of business being finished
The age-herald., 1900-05-19
Annual sale of fishing tackle and sporting goods this week, at Drennen's.
SUPERB DOUBLE
Daily Passenger Service to Cincinnati
 and Louisville

 The Alabama Great Southern Railroad operates two daily passenger trains between Birmingham and Cincinnati and Louisville on quick and convenient schedules.
 No. 2 Cincinnati Limited" solid vesti- buled train, leaves Blrmingh gham daily at 5:55 a. m, arrives Louisville 7:35 D. m., Cincin- natl 7:SO D. m. Through sleeper to Cincin- nati also cafe dining and observation car, serving all meals a la carte, Attala. Ala, to Cincinnati
 No. "Queen and Crescent Special" leaves Birmingham daily at 4:15 p. m., ar rives Louisville 7:55 a. m, Cincinnati 7:45 a m. Through sleepers Birmingham to Louisville; also sleeper and free reclining chair car, Chattanooga to Cincinnati.
 The scenic line via Lookout Mountain Detailed information, sleeping car reser- vatons, etc., cheerfully furnished upon ap plicaton to R. M. Ellis, Traveling Passen- ger Agent, 2el9 First Avenue. Phone, e17
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The age-herald., 1900-05-19
ST. LOUIS RIOTS
 BE GIN AFRESH
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(COntinuc. From First Page.t cult one and the road probably will not be in shape for day or two.
 Another Riot
 John Kenna, a saloon keeper in Gratiot street, was probably fatally wounded, and Robert Nelson, co]ered, and Emergency Off, ficer J. Efollingsworth slightly wounded in a riot at the south end of the Fourteenth street bridge. Kenna was shot four times by the special officer and Ne.1cn was struck on the ear by stray bullet supposed to have been fired by Kenna, who fired fGar shots at the officer, one of which struck him in the hand, causing slight wound
 Kenna had been drinking hard for several days, and tonight as a car on the Chateau avenue division of the Transit company was rounding the curve at Fourteenth and Gratiot streets he stepped up to it and drawing revolver, attempted to shoot the motorman. The car was going too fast for him and he missed his mark He then be- gan shooting at the conductor and Special Officer Hollingsworth, who were standing on the rear platform. The officer jumped from the car, and, walking toward the in- toxicated saloon keeper, began shooting at him. Four of his bullets struck Kenna's body. Kenna continued to shoot at the of ficer and the last shot he fired struck Hol- lingsworth in the left hand. One bullet which went wide passed through Nelson's S ear. Kenna was taken to the hospital where the physicians offered no hope for his recovery. r
 Patrolman Shot
 Patrolman H. s. Barton was shot and painfully wounded in Jefferson avenue near Geyer avenue. Barton was on car of the Jefferson avenue line as guard As the car passed Geyer avenue a few
The age-herald., 1900-05-19
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.

Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles. No cure, no pay. All druggists are authorized by the manufacturers of Pazo Pile Ointment to refund the money where it fails to cure any case of piles no matter of how long standing Cures ordinary cases days. One application gives ease and rest Relieves itching instantly. This Is a new discovery and is the only pile remedy sold on a positive guarantee, no cure, no pay Price soc. If your druggist don't keep it in stock send us soc. in postage stamps and we will forward same by mail Manufae- tured by Paris Medicine Co.,. St. Louis, Mo. Manufacturers of Laxative Brolno- Quinine and Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic.
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The age-herald., 1900-05-19
Looked After the straneers

Apropos of the Whist congress, which closed recently in Detroit, some good stories are told, says the Detroit Free Press. A certain society woman whose whole heart is in her whist, and who brides herself upon her wide circle of Detroit &C., quaintances, was bent upon making the congress as much of a social success as possible. At the opening reception she made herself very affable to all the stran- gers, and, going up to quiet little woman in a gorgeous gown, engaged her in q lively conversation, asked her how she liked Detroit. and finally ended with the polite query:
 And where is your homer"
 "On Willis avenue" was the meek re- ply.
The age-herald., 1900-05-19

per Club and the Brocas' at the corner of 'Keate's Lane.' So that joyial-looking hero, with whiskers proportfoned to his big body, was the captain of the boats; that loose-limbed giant, also whiskered the captain Of the eleven. Lords of human- kind
 But who was the short, active-looking center of the group. clearly liberal giver and thankful receiver of chaff Who is he? Why, Frank Rhodes, of course, the best fellow in Eton!'
The age-herald., 1900-05-19
Officers Elected

Chicago May 1S.-Oficers of the Catholic Knights and Ladies of Honor were elected tonight as follows
 Supreme President, James H. Granley, Detroit; supreme vice-president, E. D. Kelly, Memphis; supreme secretary J. J. Duffy, Memphis
The age-herald., 1900-05-19
Lowney's famous bon -bons and chocolates fresh today, soc per lb., at Drennen's.
To Redeem Outstanding Bonds

Washington. May 1S.-Secretary Gage to- day announced that to reduce surplus funds he would issue call for the redemp- ton of the S25364, 800 of outstanding 3 per cent. bonds of the funded loan of 1891 in terest to cease on September l next Dur ing the last ten and half months of the present fiscal year the treasury receipts have exceeded the expenditures by some thing over $5S, 900.
The age-herald., 1900-05-19

lege was referred to the committee on centennial memorial
 A prayer from Little River presbytery for the removal of Dr. R. V. Foster from the chair of systematic theology on ac- count of alleged disharmony in his teach ings, and prayer from the San Antonio presbytery offering similar action was re- ferred to the committee on overtures
 The afternoon session was devoted to re- ceiving papers and hearing reports The re- port of the board of missions showed that the total amount received from all sources for mission work footed up $97,726.
 Report of the Lebanon university board of visitors showed that the university was doing good work. It was recommended that the assembly do nothing now as to the Smith Chambers bequest
 The report on Systematic beneficiences and Sunday schools especially the latter showed z. wonderful increase.
 Two new committees were created on education and centennial endowment.
The age-herald., 1900-05-19
REDUCED RATES
To New Orleans. La., Via Alabama Great
 Great Southern Railroad.

On account of the annual meeting, Tray elers' Protective association, New Orleans. La. May 21-26. the A. G. S. R. R. will sell tickets from all stations to New Orleans and return at the rate of one fare Tickets will be on sale May 19 20 and 21 limited until May % for return passage
 For further information schedules. etc apply to R. M. ELLIS.
 T. P. A., 2019 First Ave Phone 617.
The age-herald., 1900-05-19
Automobiles Used at Funeral

Buffalo, N Y, May 1S.-As a result of the cabmen strike a funeral today was de- pendent upon automobiles. The corps was carried in self -propelling undertaker's wagon. There were fifteen automobiles in the procession.
The age-herald., 1900-05-19
MorePopular Than His Brother

New York merchant says that while Cecil Rhodes at each step seems doomed to raise whole regiments of enemies, his brother and sometime assistant, Frank, makes continual modern additions to a mellowed pile of friends. Says the mer- chant 10 writer in the New York Com mercial: Deeply printed on my memory among first impressions of Eton is vision nf a chance meeting of the .Swells' of p-~
The age-herald., 1900-05-19
Steyn at Pretoria

Pretoria. May T.-President Steyn ar rived here last night and is now in close conference with the Transvaal govern ment.
The age-herald., 1900-05-19
St. Louis Assembly

St Louis, May 1s-A very considerable part of today's session of the Presbyterian general assembly was spent in considering the report of the special commission on Sabbath observance. During the discussion high praise was accorded President Me Kfnley and Secretary Hay for the instruc- tionS sent to Commissioner Peck of the Paris exposition and to Ambassador Por- ter at Paris touching the closing of the United States pavilion and offices at the exposition the Sabbath. The report makes the broad request that railroad companies reduce Sunday transportation to a minimum and that congress and state legislatures shall appropriate no more money for exhibitions without the proviso that they be closed on Sunday.
 A separate resolution was adopted by large vote requesting proprietors of St. Louis newspapers not to print the proceed ings of the assembly in their Sunday edi- tions.
The age-herald., 1900-05-19
RELIEF HAS AT LAST
 REACHED WATERING
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prediction that the fighting will be over by the queens birthday?'
 By no manner of means, unless the English surrender" replied the envoy, the train moved out of the station, on it's way to Washington.
The age-herald., 1900-05-19
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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-07
ARMY BILL PASSED.
House Favors Reorganization by Vote
 of 16G to 133

E
 WASHINGTON. Dec. 7.--The hous, of representatives at the end of a, lon. sitting passed the army reorganization bill by vote of 166 to 133. Three Demo crats, Messrs. Hall of Pennsylvania ant Underhill and Clayton of New York vot ed with tEe Republicans for the bill ant Mr. Mccall ,RCp., Mass.D with the Dem ocrats against it. Otherwise it was { strict party vote.
 The proposition which some of ths Democrats attempted to commit theii Slde to Ill caucus, an extension of tho present temporary army until July l 19O3, which was voted upon indrectl! on q motion to recommit, commanded tht votes of only about half the opposition and of two Republicans. Mr. Mccall ant Mir. Mann of Illinois. Many of the Dem ocrats, however, voted against the mo tion because they were opposed not only to the reorganization bill. but also to con tinuing the temporary army at it's pres ent strength.
 Quite a number of amendments were placed upon the bill before it passed. The livcliCst fight was made upon q SubSti tute offered by Air. Littlefield of Maine for the canteen section. The substitute absolutely prohibited the sale of intoNi cants at military posts. It was supported by Messrs. Littlelield. Grosvenor utep. O., Dick Rcp.. O. and Hay (Dcm.. Na.I and opposed by Messrs. Slayden Dem. TeX.. Fitzgerald Dem.. Mass.). Pearc, tRep.. Mol, Parker (Rep., \. JD and Bartholdt Hop.. MoD.
 Large delegations from the W. C. T. U.. which is in session in this city. watch ed the fight from the galleries. When the vote was taken. the prohibition amend mcnt was carried by an overwhelming majority, 159 to Il. Mr. Bartholdt at tempted to secure q record vote in tn. house, but the peculiar parliamentary status shut him out
 The sections designed to retire General Shafter as a major general and Generals Fitz- Hugh Lee and James H. Wilson as brigadier generals were stricken out.
 The motion to recommit was lost-6S to 24S. Two Republicans. Ar. Mccall of Massachusetts and AIr. Mann of Hi noiS. voted with C6 mcmbeis of the op position for this motion. Many Demr cratS voted with the Republicans against this motion. \ roll call was demanded for the final passage Of the bill. The bill was passed-16G to 133-aud at G:O0 D. III. til" house adjourned.
 The senate transacted no business of importance i'll open session. Through out almost the entire afternoon il was ;r executive session.. The ship subsidy bill therefore received no consideration.
 The senate was in executive session foI more than four hours. t.lG entire time be ing devoted to the discussion by Senator Morgan of the Hay Pauncefote treaty fol the abrogation of that portion of the Clay. ton -RGlwrr treaty which relates tn th, Nicaraguan canal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-07
CITY NEWS.

Nulcahy council K. of C.. will hold the regular monthly meeting at tn" almory tonight. state Deputy John r. Eallon of Hartford will he present.
 The male members of Professor Pailey'S Monday night class will ten der a reception to the young ladies of the class on Monday evening of next week. also to the members of the Friday night class.
 The Waterbury Manufacturing Co is making Il gate in the long picket fence that bounds the vacant lot formerly the pond. on North Main street. This seems to confirm the report that the company will soon take possession of the premises occupied by the St Thorn as D. and l.. society and utilize them as a receiving office.
 Mrs Mary Hughes. rcSiding at 33 Wolcott street. and about 50 years of age, met with peculiar and painful injury last evening. As she was as crnding the steps leading to her door she fell and in reaching out to save herself both furearmS were broken at thn wrist. pr D0nahue was immedi- ately called and rendered surgical aid.
 Have you ever attended a rummage sale? If not. drop into the one now being conducted by the Epworth league of the First M. F. church at the corner of Center and Leavenworth streets. where you will find quite q variety of articles of one kind and an other at prices so low that they are within the reach of all.
 A we'll known turfman has been fined $50 by the National Trotting as sociation. George D. Rinker is the and TnStprI1v hn represented by Attorney Durant before the association. The charge against Mir Rinker was ringing horse. which means that he entered q horse in q race under fictitious name. He cleared it is claimed. on New England tracks alone $5.OOO. Mir Rinller is well known to local turfmen. Until the fine is paid he cannot enter upon q race track.
 Judge Cowell will enter some of his Rhode Island Reds in the coming poul- try show. The Reds are at present on his farm in Marlboro. Mass. In the flock are q few trained birds that can crow the eight notes of music. When ever the judge visits his farm one of the Reds gets under his room window mornings and crows the judge out of bed. There is another Red that he is training in politics to get the best of Kelly'S rooster. but so far the bird has shown d singular dislike to that branch of education.