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The Portland daily press., 1900-03-22

Immense new lines of
Cretonnes, denims, silko.
lenes, madrasses, art
tuckings, Hungarian
cloths and other printed
cotton fabrics for uphol-
stery and drapery.
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
DEPARTMENT COMMANDERS
Of the Spanish-American War Veterans
 Association

Lancaster, Pa. January 1.-General Will lis J. Rulings, commander-in-chief of the National Association of SpanisT-American War Veterans, today announced appoint ments of department commanders, among them being the following: Alabama, Colo 1el James W. Cox; Arkansas, Colonel Vir- gil T. Cook; Florida, Colonel Irving E. Web ster South Carolina, Colonel Wylie Jones; Texas, Colonel G. w. Hardy; West Vir- ginia, Captain John Baker White.
 The department commanders, together with the commander-in-chief and adjutant general (ex-officio), shall constitute the ex- ecutive board or council of administration, and they will select staff, to consist of an assistant adjutant general an assistant quartermaster general, an assistant in- spector general an assistant surgeon gen. cal, a judge advocate, a signal officer and a chaplain. who will hold office until fur ther orders.
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
KILLED BY TRAIN
White Man Met Horrible Death at FL
 more Station


 Montgomery, January 1.-(Special)-An aged white man named Mitchell met hor- rible death this afternoon at Elmore, a station on the Louisville and Nashville railroad few miles north of this city. Passenger train No. 1, Engineer Bud Brown in charge, due to arrive here at 11:12, was four hours late, and in an attempt to gain time. the train was speeding past Elmore at the rate of mile minute, when within a few hundred yards of the station the en- gineer saw a man standing near the track, but as he appeared 0 be looking at the ap- preaching train, no alarm was given. x
 The engineer paid no special attention to the man, and did not see him again until the engine had struck him and the body was sailing through the air. The train was stopped and the body of the man was pick ed up mass of flesh, blood and broken bones.
 The fireman on the engine said he saw the man attempt to cross the track ahead of the train but not until it was too late to give warning Mitchell was we'll respected at Elmore He leaves a family.
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
Secretary Hay Entertains Diplomats

The Secretary of State and Mrs. Hay en- tertained the members of the diplomatic corps at breakfast at noon at their hand some residence on Lafayette square, It was a repetition of the brilliancy attend ing the presence of the diplomatic corps at the white house. Mrs. Hay was. assisted in receiving by her daughters and later the home was opened to general callers.
 Most of the wives and near relatives of the several cabinet officers received, they being assisted by the wives of those of the high rank in the various departments. Mrs. Gage also had with her Miss Cassin Miro of the Russian ambassador. The ad- miral of the navy and Mrs. Dewey recelv- ed a number of callers. Mrs. Miles, wife of the commanding general of the anmy, was assisted by the wives of number of army officers. The Chief Justice and Mrs. Fuller, as well most of the other prom inent court justices, received at their residences
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
,e used on each of 4hal
 On the 12th Rnegvro TaTiSt is to han
p,stribution of Prizes to singers

Cincinnati, January 1.-The musical and literary competitions and the distribution of prizes were the features of today's ses- sions of the National Eisteddfod. The s40O prize for male chorus Of forty voices was d1veded between Columbus and the North western Glee clubs The Columbus society won the s200 prize for ladies chorus of forty voices The contests were inter spersed with solos and interesting ad- dresses. It was decided to hold the Ma tional Eisbeddfod next January at Colum- bus, o.
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
THE AGONY OF,1,O0ING

From tlre Philadelphia North American. I do not pine to be a king, y 1 would not be a lord, Nor even with a princess lot Am I in full accord: I'd hardly care to be, a duke,
 Nor cen a count l think Yea, even from the rank of count, I'd be inclined to shrink. For these are empty titles, all,
 And have no cha1,.2 for me: There's only one position now
 In which l could feel free; I covet that calm frame of mind, In which a man can lift Hlis eyes, and say to his hest girl: I've picked your Christmas gift"
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
HOLIDAY EXCURSION
Rates Via the Central of Georgia Rail. --.-t- NAY. v

Rates Via the Central of Georgia Rail- way .gTake a trip via the Central of Georgia railway and spend Christmas and New Yearas with your friends. Tickets on sale December 22, g, 24 and 9. also December 20 and 31, and January l, 1900, limited to re- turn until January A. 1Ss00. at rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip.
 Tickets will also be sold under same con- ditions and at same rates December l5 to N to students of schools and colleges, on pre- seutation of certificate signed by superin- tendents, prinicapls or presidents thereof, final limit January g.
 SOLON JACOBS,
 Commercial Agent, 2015 First Ave. J. c. HALLE,
 G. P. A. Savannah. Ga.
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
New York Fire

New York, January 2.-Three alarms have been sent in for fire in five story fiat house. No. 745 First avenue. The flames, which suddenly belched from the building, was discovered by the men work ing in the United Dressed Beef company's plant. They carried out half dozen wo- men, while many persons got toF the street by means of fire escapes. It is feared that the suddenness of the fire has cut off the escape of some of the tenants
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
Ex-Congress,nan Osborne Dead

Washington. January 1.-Ex-Congress- man Edwin T. Osborne died here tonight. He was veteran of the civil war, nd at the close was appointed judge advocate to investigate charges of cruelty to federal. prisoners brought against Captain Writz, confederate superintendent of Anderson vile prison, the result of which was the hanging of Writz
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
FARRELL TELLS
 OF THE BRIBERY  Was Paid $4,500 by John H.
 WhaIlen. DETAILS OF THE CONTRACT The Senator Says He Went Into the Scheme to Trap the Men Who
 Were Trying to Buy
 Him
DETAILS OF THE CONTRACT

Frankfort. Ky, January 1.-Senator Harrell, after the caucus, made the fol- lowing statements of the events leading up to his charge of bribery:
 Shortly before Christmas a man came to see me in Russellville, and after some manuevers asked me,f I could be persuad- ed to vote against Senator Goebel. I told him that I might. It depended on the proposition. He said that could be satls- faetorily arranged, and after some conver- sation it was agreed that we would go to Louisville the next morning and see John Whallen.
 "I determined from the start to pretend to fall into their trap, and expose the methods by which the Honest Election league, and other anti-Geebel politicians hoped to defeat the democrat who had been elected governor. Early the next morning we left Russellville and arrived fin Louisville about a. m. We proceeded together to the Willard hotel where my companion left me with the statement that he would go and see Whallen and would meet me at 9:SO o'clock at Rufers hotel
 Promptly at that time I met my com- panion who took me to a room on the same side of Jefferson street as that on which the Willard hotel is located. I am not acquainted with Louisville, but I know that the room was on the second floor of a building on Jefferson street before we had gone as far up as the Buckingham theater The room was near Third street, and I could easily find it again. When we walk ed into the room, which was a bedroom John Whallen was sitting there. He arose and we were introduced, shaking hands.
 After some Drelimianry conversation Whallen asked me what was my price for agreeing to stay out of the caucus vote against Goebel, etc. I said I wanted $5,Ooo He replied that s5, ,OO0 was an outrageous price, and suggested that $2,5 was about the right amount. I would not consent, and gradually he raised the amount to $4.5O0."
 Then, according to Senator Harrell. Whallen went to the office of the Fidelity Trust company. Afterward, at Whalen's invitation, he followed him to the Louis vile Trust company's office.
 Mir. Harrell continued:
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
Labor Joilifioati, n Meeting

Indianapolis. January Is. B. Donnelly. president of the International Typographi- cal Union, announced today that he would attend the labor meeting at Charleston on January 27. President Mitchell, of the Miners, has also been invited The meet ing is in the nature of labor joliification. Miners and other union men will be repre- sented
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
ciety and its requirements. She must know

ciety and its requirements. She must know to whom cards should be sent. must keep up visiting list and be sure when invita- tk~us for dances and receptions are sent out
 h1! none of the dead friends are invited. Ii, often happens. In some places the se etary has charge of the household af- f ] as we'll but this is rather encroaehing he duties of the housekeeper, and never N Ss we'll. The position of secretary is ffnly a desirable one for those brought up lead a life of luxury, but whose in- n5 rished coffers forbid such life
The age-herald., 1900-01-02

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The age-herald., 1900-01-02
Big Fire in Memphis

Memphis, Tenn, January 1.-Fire this morning destroyed s1OO.O00 worth of prop erty in the heart of the business portion of the city. Sternberg 6 Sons, wholesale tobacconists, and Fox & Ramsay, hard ware. sustained the greatest loss. Insur- ance ample to cover damage.
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
New Mile Record

Los Angeles. Cal, January 1.-Oranda Stevens, of Ottuma. Ia., has made a new worlds record in a competition mile bicy- cle race. His time was 1:59 1-3. The re- cord was formerly held by Fred Sims, made at Washington in 200 2-5.
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
TO FLORIDA OR CUBA.

If you are contemplating a trip to FlofFia. Cuba or Porto Rico you will find 1t to your interest and advantage to correspond with the undersigned regarding schedules, rates. and sailing dates of steamers. The Plant system trains run direct to ports without change or transfer. Address R. L. Todd. division passenger agent. 16 Commerce street, Montgomery, Ala.
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
sewer Chs Exploded

Pittsburg, January 1.-.An explosion of sewer gas early today at Knoxville, a thriving borough near here. wrecked a large number of houses and stables and tore up several streets for hundreds of feet. No one was injured. The houses wrecked were twelve frame dwellings, oc- cupied by as many families. The damage to paving alone amounts to thousands of dollars.
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
Found whallen Waiting

"When I went inside I found Whalen waiting. He said to one of the clerks that he wanted to rent box. We went back to the vault room, and we went further back, when Whallen drew from his trousers pocket a roll of money. We counted it and there Were four $1 900 bills and one $500 bill He had asked for a large envelope and he put the money into it. I laid the envelope in the box-t1ere were two com 7partments to it-and nothing was left in one of them. We took the box to one of the men in the vault room and I showed 1t into place, the vault man locked 1t and Nhallen told him to give me both of the keys.
 ''He said to the man: Now let the doctor register this box in his name. We have gone into an agreement that he is to keep both keys, but he is not to open the box unless l am present.
 T registered as s. B. Harrell, Russell ville, and the number of the lbox was 559 as is shown on the keys. As we went out or the building Whallen said: Now, don't come to me any more. I might arouse sus- picion. l went to the Willard hotel and ieft that night for Russellville.
 T saw no more of the other fellow until Sunday afternoon at the Buckingham thea ter. l saw Senator Alexander, who said: understand you are with us, and I said Y es. came on to Frankfort and this morning about 10 o'clock the man who had peen acting as our goIbetween came to me anu hotlneu me to attend a conference aI room Is at the Fleming hotel"
 = When got there found Green Kellers Senators Alexander, Hayes and Roberts w. c. Owens came in later Alexander drew paper from his pocket and read it. In substance it was a statement of our req sons for not going into the democratic cau- cuses. They asked me to sign it, but I ex- cused myself, saying I would be back I was found twenty minutes later at the Cap ital hotel by the go-between. who showed me another statement, which was as fol- lows in substance:
 I've, the undersigned, pledge ourselves to keep out of the democratic caucus to- night and to meet tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock in private causus and pledge to vote for Senator Mcconnell for president pro tenn, but the above agreement is not binding unless seven senators sign this document
 ''Ween I left the conference at the Elem ing hotel I did so because l was in doubt whether I ought to sign the paper, and l wanted to confer with friends who knew what was doing. The paper which the go- between brought me WAS signed by Sena- tors Hays, Alexander, Gillespie and Rob erts."
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
Prap.rls { 4asslf d

From the Philadelphia Press.
 How shall we incorporate in our ad, the announcement of that book by Profsssor Hycult?' asked the assistant
 'Gh!' replied the department store chief run it in under the had of dry goodsr'
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
ar. Proctor Goes to Montgomery

H. M. Proctor, chief clerk in the office of General Agent E. A. deFuniak of the Louis ville and Nashville railroad in this city, has gone to Montgomery, where he be comes chief rate clerk in the office of Cen eral Freight Agent F. c. Shepherd.
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
wha t lie " -ntea

From Puck.
 Mamma-No, you've had enough cake.
 The Four Year-old2O- mammaSS aSS please can't I have too much? 6 g,s5-
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
The Cheerful; Idiot

From the Indianapolis Press.
 Every man." said the prosy boarder, "can carve out his own destiny"
 By the use of his own acts" said the cheerful idiot.
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
nle ..onderfnl .xperlence

From the Chicago Times-d5erald.
 What s'prised you most when ,you-went to Chicago, Uncle Jayson?" f
 "The fact that I had $i.so lefta when ! got back home"
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
iIirsnta Hx,,nntisn

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer 'It looks as if Jle women We're as mad as ever about Paderewski.&'
 Well. if l were his wife I'd make 'em quit if had to give him a jailbbgd- cut!'
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
The Christmas spirit

From the Chicago Record.
 When one is young one's heart is set On Christmas tokens one may get: But older grown and schooled to live, Ones query is, ''What can l eire?"
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
warrant Issued for whallen

Frankfort, Ky, January IA warrant has been issued for the arrest of John H Whalen, cha rgdng him with attempting to brsbe Senator Harren. Whallen is in the city.
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
Troublesome Question Settled

The troublesome question of precedence between the army and navy was settled in flavor of the former, General Miles lead ing the military contingent with Adjutant- General Corbin at his left side. After the army had passed in review, Admiral Dewey, with the venerable Admiral Mel vile on his arm, led the naval line. Mrs. Dewey was with the receiving panty, and was escorted in on the arm of Secretary Long.
 The diplomatic corps, which headed the list of guests was, as always, the show feature of the reception.
 Lord Pauncefote, the British ambassador and dean of the coprs, led the way. The display of uniforms was brilliant, Turk ish fez, gilded orders of continental pow CTS, the fur trimmed Tunics and high poll ished boots of the Russians; the queer, green, gold enorusted uniforms of the Ja- panese and the ermine trimmed silken robes of the Koreans and Chinese all com bined to form a picture of unusual bril- hancy.
 Following these, the American officials, judges of the supreme court, senators and representatives, department chiefs, and the like, made a longer, if less striking, pro- cession.
 The reception to the general public con- cluded the function.
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES

Most men fall Tn business by trying to do too many thinga To be sue cessfui every one should select some one special business. and to that devote his whole time and attention. For the past thirteen years e, fin the city of Bir-- mingham, Ala. have treated excln-
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
Barley sd J

saucepan put two pounds shin of one-quarter pound pearl barley, four IS, five potatoes, four quarts of water, some pepper and salt. The vegetables be cut in small discs before they are |; simmer the soup gently for about hours.
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
PERSONAL.

Percy Halse, of the mech -'-~l denart- ment of the Montgomery ! rs companied by his wife, is hotel. MT and Mrs. Hals, home Friday.
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
CROWDS GREET
 THE PRESIDENT
Brilliant New Year Reception at
 the White House.
MRS. M'klNLEY WAS PRESEN I
Though the Wind Was Bitterly Cold Crowd of Three Thousand Bade the Chief Executive a
 Happy New Year

Washington, January 1-5Beneath a sky as bright as that above Cuba, and in wind as cold as the Arctic, more than @ 900 citi- zens stood in line at the white house gates today waiting to pay their respects to the president of the United States, after the brillian official reception which ushered in the new year and marked the opening of the social season in Washington. There have been larger crowds in the past at the white house New Year gatherings, but few functions of the sort have been more brilliant, and in no sense have the crowds been better gathered, with less con-, resentment for dainty toilettes dsarranged in the crush. Beginning promptly at Il a. m.. the ceremony was concluded at 1:15, at which time 3354 guests had passed down the line
 Mrs. Mckinley was present in spite of her feeble health. She remained in the blue parlor only through the strictly official sec ton of the programme retiring then, as had been previously arranged.
 With the flush of excitement on her usually pale face, she looked bright and happy as she led the cabinet procession down the corridor with lJhe president to the blue room. The brilliant lights re- fected from the brilliant chandeliers over head, the twinkling of tiny electric globes through the ,dheavy draperies of smilax and the jungle of palms and foliage that walled the red-carpeted corridor, made an excellent stage sitting for the official pro cession as, 1t moved down the stairs and through to the blue parlor, where the re- cefving party was to take its stand. Mrs. Mckinley bowed and smiled to the little crowd of favored spectators who filled the end of the corridor to witness tfse opening act of the days ceremonies.
 AS she turned into the blue room she kissed the finger tips of her white gloved hand to some of the children, who waved tR1eir hands to her from point t-ef- vantage
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
TEXAS HANGINGS
Five Scheduled to Take Place in as
 Many Weeks

Houston, January~L-In the next five weeks there are to be five hangings in Texas. The first is double affair at El Paso on the 5th; two Mexican murderers are to be strung up for murder. The rope which was used to hang Jim Darlington, the train robber at Fort Worth. afTd Rev. Morrison, the wife murdereruDe Vernon, will be used on each of 4hal
 On the 12th -R negro Tapist is to hang at Seguin, his partner in the crime escaping with life sentence for confessing. On the 18th a negro murderer is to be swung at Caldwell. February g. Henderson Pierson is to be hanged at Clarksville. He murder ed his wife and her mother, pleaded guilty and got the death penalty in each case.
The age-herald., 1900-01-02

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The age-herald., 1900-01-02
A Pleasant Occupation for Women

Of all the fields of employment open to women, that of private secretary to a so- ciety woman is the most desirable and @-c of the most remunerative. It
 which requires business ability,
 a clear handwriting and a thoroia a edge of composition Of course iHe D si- fion requires the most absolute 5rist. Tor the secretary Is of necessity entr sf-5 E l the most intimate affairs of her employer Some women require that their shall write a iramd precisely like heir i=yu. so that notes of moest intimate rter can be answered by the secretal sf f99- giving offense, as would prclbaH 7 ne t'e case should the receiver of the u1te 51r an instant fancy that anyone lcr thaE the person to whom the letter a.a reel sent had answered It.
 The duties of secretary are slaTifo'8. and require considerable llRowlet of
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-10-30
Failed to Vote.

Mr. Newlands failed to vote on the
bankruptcy bill in Congress; he failed
10 vote on the bill regulating the iurIs-
olctlon over railroads; he failed to vote
on the Dill appropriating 81, 5000 o 10
me southern Pacific company which
Bryan spoke against; he failed to vote
on the Dingley bill; he failed to vote
on the Bland free coinage bill; he
failed to vote on the Mccormick
amendment to the currency bill pro-
Vldlng for free coinage; he failed to
vote on the bill putting barbed wire and
sugar on the free list; but he did not
fail to attend the English fox hunt after
the hounds at Chevy Chase Cam
paign Notes.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-10-30
Officer Lseper's Opinion.

At the meeting Of the State Fair
September 81, 1895, my horse, Wllfred
L., stepped on his quarter in a race,
cutting and bruising it badly. The in
jury was a bad one Of the kind. used
Trlb. simply pouring it into and rubbing
it around the Wound-using it two or
three times a day for about three days.
The injury never gave any trouble.
had been advised 10 use Trib only
where the skin was not broken; but it
worked like a charm in this case |
feel safe in recommending it where the
skin is broken. as we'll as where it is
only bruised. r. C. LEEPER.
The above is a valuable pointer, Ii
has been confirmed by an experience
Of Trainer Hugh Willis, now 1900 of
Bodie. Calf. who. having laid open his
hand with a cut across the palm to the
bones, simply wrapped it up in a cloth
saturated with Trib. The wound healed
in a remarkably short time.
Messers Leeper and Willis both say
the longer they use Trlb the more good
points they find in 1t.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-10-30

During the winter OF 1897 Mr.. James
Reed. one Of the leading citizens and
merchants Of Clay, Clay Co., w. Va
struck his leg against a cake of ice in
such q manner as to bruise it severely,
It became very much swollen and pain
ed him so badly that he could not walk
Without the aid Of crutcheS. He was
treated by physicians, also used severa
kind Of linimant and two and a hall
gallons O. whisl,ey in bathing it, but
nothing ave any relief until he began
usiag Caalnberlaln's Pain Balm. This
brolgh; almost a complete cure in al
weeks tine and he believes that had
ne not used this remedy his leg would
have had TO be amputated. Palm Balm
is uneaolaIed for ,prains, bruises and
rheumatism. Fo. sale by C. w. Kin
neY & c.