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The age-herald., 1900-02-13
BRYAN SPEAKS
 ID V|RG|N|ANS Paid an Eloquent Tribute to Robert E. Lee and Gen.
 Fitzhugh Lee.

Richmond, Va, February 12.-William J. Bryan addressed an audience at the Academy of Music this evening made up of the members of the legislature and many other people.
 MT Bryan began with an eloquent tribute to Virginia as having been leader in all the great movements that have taken pace in this country. He took occasion to eulo- gize Robert E. Lee, and to compliment General Fitzhugh Lee, the latter for his good management of affairs at Havana just before the outbreak of the war with Spain. He then defined the duties of the legisla- tor in view of the character of his au- ddemce as those of a servant and not the master of the people he represents, and discussed the income tax, the currency and trust questions and the Philippine problem.
 He aroused much enthusiasm. ParHicu- larly was his audience demonstrative when he expressed the hope that the British would never get to Ladysmith, and when he pointed out the danger of the unchecked growth of the trust evil.
 At 6 o'clock this evening MT. Bryan and the legislative commiteee were entertained at dinner by Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson and this was followed by a reception at MT. Ellyson's residence.
 Tn an interview today MT. Bryan said he thought the democratic party was in better fighting trim than he had seen 1t in years. He said the battle of 1900 would he fought out on three issues-money im- peria,ism and trusts, but he would not say which would be brought to the front. He had found the situation in the north and ca st much improved. Many gold democrats were coming back to the party, he said, and a number of republicans would refuse to support the old party on account of dts position on expansion. Mir. Bryan will leave here at o'clock tomorrow for Ral- eigh where he speaks tomorrow night. He announced the following other engage ments:
 Chapel HiH, Wednesday, February fl; Columbia, s. C., February 15; Tampa Fla. February 20; Jackson, Miss. February a; Columbus Ga, February p; Atlanta, Ga, February 23; Nashville, February 24 and Mempfhis Tenn, February 25.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
A HANDSOME GIFT
Rockefeller Will Donate $1,5O0,OOO to
 Chicago University

New York, February 12.-It is said that a dinner to be given at the Hotel Manhat- tan early next month, John D. Rockefeller will announce further gift of $1 ,5O0 OO0 to Chicago University, making his total com tribution to that institution $7 500 ,0OO It was announced after a meeting of the execu- tive committee of the university alumni, i, held to-day, that all the arrangements for. tine dinner had been completed save the designation of date, which will be made to meet the convenience of MT. Rockefea- Ter and President William R. Harper of the university. "
The age-herald., 1900-02-13

over and entered the bank, covering cash- fer Freeman and his young lady ibookkeeper with six shooters. The cashier was forced to open the safe and the men took all the available cash, amounting to 5000. They then quietly left the building with the warming to those within to keep quiet. Mounting their horses they rode toward the Oregon mountains fifteen miles away. Twenty minutes later Sheriff Pat Garrett and five deputies took the traf1 and 1t is be- heved that the outlaws will be rounded up in a short time. A fight ds almost sure to follow if the fugitves do not surren- der
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
New Regiment for PbiIinp,,es

Washington, February 12.-What is vir- fually new regiment is being organized at Fort Slocum, New York harbor for service. in the Philippines. The men are not all new recruits and are intended to supply deficien- cies in the regular regiments in the Philip pines caused by death, discharged or othea causes.
 The number, which is about 1,1OO includes infantry, cavalrymen and members of the hospital corps. Commanded by about thir- ty-sGx officers, they will go to Manila by the Suez route on the transport Sumner That vessel is now undergoing extensive repairs at the Norfolk navy yard, and will start on her long trip soon after the first of March
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
Women Op .osed to Woman Suffrage

Washington, February 12.-President Mo- Kinley this afternoon received at the white house a number of the ladies representing the state associations that are opposed to woman suffrage. The ladies were dntro- duced by Mrs. Root, wife of the secretary of war. Their reception by the president was exceedingly cordial. After the meet ing the ladies expressed themselves as well pleased both as to the impression the pres ident made on them and the Impression they apparently made on the president. Among the ladies composing the party were two sisters of Governor Roosevelt, of New York.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
MOLINEUX WILL
 60 TO SING SING No Law Exists Under Which He Gan
 be Kept Away UNTIL APPEAL IS SETTLED Record in the Case a YOluminOuS
 Document. THE PRISONER IS QUITE BU0YANT Attorneys Will Try to Get the Case Be fore the Court of Appeals Be- ! fore That Body Takes
 Summer Recess
UNTIL APPEAL IS SETTLED
HE PRISONER IS QUITE BU0YANT

New York, February 12-Bartow B. Weeks, senior counsel for Roland B. Mol ineux, said to-day that he felt confident a new trial would be granted. MT. Weeks was asked If steps would pe taken to keep Molineux from going to Sing Sing while awaiting the result of the appeals, and he replied that he knew of no way that il could be avoided.
 q would gladly keep the prisoner from Sing Sing, if I could, but it cannot be done. He will have to go there and wait the re- suit of the appeal said MT Weeks.
 "Will it be possible to bring the matter before the court oH appeals before that body takes its summer recess?' MT. Weeks was asked.
 That cannot say. It will depend largely on the manner In which tine case is handled. If the district attorneys office aids us in getting the record ready for pre- sentation to the trial judge, so that we can settle the case, We may be able to do so. But it is a matter requiring the great est care, and will take much time and labor"
 The record of the Molineux case contains 2,225,000 words and Is said to be the most voluminouU one ever taken in this couitry. Besides that, the defendant will have to put it in his brief, calling the attention of the court of appeals to the case in re- questing a new trial and this will neces- sarily be a lengthy document.
 Molneux was buoyant today as ever since his imprisonment in the Tombs. If he is 1aborlng under any strain, mental or otherwise, 1t is not noticeable the war den and keepers say. His only visitor today was his younger brother Cecil, who affec- tionately embraced his brother.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
WEEKS QUITE HOPEFUL
Says Molineux Will Finally Be Ac
 quilted

New York, February 12-The Tribune to- morrow will say: Barlow s. Weeks, attor- ney for Roland B. Molineux, made a lengthy statement to a Tribune reporter today, saying, among other things:
 T shall move on Friday before Recorder Golf for a new trial of my client before sentence is pronounced. From @ denial of that motion I shall appeal on the following grounds, among others:
 "First-That the verdict of guilty was not justified by the evidence; second-that the testimony with reference to the death of Barnet was improperly admitted.
 "Third-That the testimony of certain ex- perts upon which the conviction apparently rests was not sufficiently corroborated.
 "But Roland Burham Molineux will final ly be acquitted.
 1.-The finding of the jury on Saturday night will not stand. The court of appeals will, I am sure, grant a new trial, and my clients acquittal will follow"
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
Celebrate d at acO

Waco, Tex February 12.-Under the aus- pices of the G. A. R. post and the womans relief corps, the Mnety-first anniversary birthday of PresidentLncoln was celebrated here tonight, large audience assembling to hear orations by Dr. Frank Page and Judge J. E. Boynton. Dr. Page Is a brother of Thomas Nelson Page and chaplain of Patrick Cleburne Camp U. c. V. The cele- bration was largely attended by confederate soldiers, Sons of Veterans and Grand Army of the Republic men, who mingled frater- ntally
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
CALM NOW RESTS
 OVER KENTUCKY Republican Legislators Hold Ses-
 sion at Frankfort DEMOCRATS DID NOT SHOW UP Everything Now Waiting on
 Ju9 aft. CLUE AS Ie 1EBEL's ASSASSIN Detectivf @ 2 and One of the Bullets Em d in a Tree, and 1t q Now in Attor- ney's Hands
Everything Now Waiting on

Frankfort, Ky, February 12.-This was another day of unbroken calm in Frank fcrt. The republican members of the legis- lature met at noon and appointed commit- tees to inform Governor Taylor that pur- suant to the terms of llls proclamation ad- jorrung the legislature at London and call- ing it to Frankfort to transact such busi- ness as might come before them, they had adjourned
 The governor acknowledged the message and both houses adjourned until tomorrow. There were nine members in the senate and twenty eight in the house. The com mfttee which was expected to come from the democratic members at Louisville to. report whether 1t is safe for them to come to Frankfort, did not put in an appearance during the day. The republican leaders say they expect nothing new to transp4re until after Judge Taft in Cincinnati has rendered his decision on Wednesday. At one time today Governor Taylor decided to order away all of the soldiers now here with the exception of a few for a personal body guard. He sent for Colonel Williams and actually gave the orders for the mov- ing of the troops, but later changed his mind and said that for the present at leasts he would not have any more of them re- turned to their homes.
 Late this evening the detectives working on tcle Goebel assassination case discovered a bullet embedded in one of the trees in the south side of the capitol square. It struck the tree about 20 inches from the ground and almost on line from the leg- islative Building and the spot where Gov- ernor Goebe fell. A block of wood con- taining the bullet was cut from the tree and is now in the possession of the prose- cutting attorney.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
ohattahoc chee Out of Hanks

West Point, Ga, February 12.-The heavy rains of the past three days have sent the Chattahoochee river out of its banks. At 10 o'clock tonight the water had reached the rear of the Atlanta and West Point railroads freight depot, and if the present rate of rise is maintained the yards will be flooded before morning. phe water has
 been rising at the rate of seven inches per hour since o'clock, and the railroad peo-
 pie have made arrangements to haul out all their cars. before, morning should the necessity arise. The bdg bridge here is not
 considered in danger at the present time.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
THE PETTUS BILL
Appropriation of 25. 1000 Acres af Land
 to Two Alabama Schools

Washington, February 12.-(Special )-The Pettus bill granting 25,000 acres of public aand each to the negro agricultural and me- ehandcal college and the State Normal col lege at Florence, was reported favoraIbly by the public land committee, but amended so that the provision was eldmi- mated making a grant to the normal col lege in full settlement of the property de- stroyed during the civil war.
 The bill should pass.
 Representative Bankhead left for Ala bama tonight.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13

from Lord Methuen how matters stand in his part of the theater of war and this would account for a pause of few days"
 MT, Wilkinson then discusses the ques- tion of tents, or no tents, ibasing his ob- servaions upon letter from Winston Churchill, in the course of which the writer explains that the immobiGty of the British army in Natal is due to the fact that it drags after it a huge train mainly for tepts
 ''This question:" says MT. Wilkinson, 'is mainly one of climate, and the choice lay perhaps between slow movements and enteric fever. but protest against those must comfort, coming from an ex- perenced campatgner like Winston Church. i'll, deserves consideration.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
Livingston for Collier

Washington. February 1Z-Represent Livingston, of Georgia, saw the president today in behalf of the appointment of Charles A. Collier as a commissioner to the Paris exposition On leaving the white house Mr. Livingston stated that the ap- pointment would be made. MT. Collier was president of the Atlanta exposition, held a few years ago. - .---.--f..-...-.-.--.S
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
Yoers VIII BesIege Eshowe

London, February 1s.-The Pietrmaritz- burg correspondent of the Daily Mail, tele- graphing yesterday says:
 "A dispatch from Eshowe asserts that a large commando of Beers is encamped near Ngutu with eighty wagons and nine guns. It Is rumored that this force intends to be- siege Eshowe. the intention probably being to fortify the Inzui hills in order to prevent the British traversdng Zululand to relieve Ladysmith."
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
British Ship Ashore

New York, February 12.-The British ship County of Edinburgh went ashore at Il o'clock tonight near Mansaquan life. saving station on the Jersey shore. The Edingurgh sailed from Capetown Decem- Der 23 last for New York, in command of Captain Webster. The Edinburgh is of g. IFS tons and was built in Glasgow in 1888. She is owned by R. J. Craig.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
BANK ROBBERY
The Bandits Got Away With $3,OOO in
 Cash

Fl Paso, Tex, February 12-This even- dng B. c. Bowman, banker, at Lascruces, N. M, telepnoned to the city that his bank had been held up by two unknown men at 2 o'clock and robbed of 5000 The rob hers rode into town and hitched their horses at the Rio Grande hotel on the op- posate side of the street. Then they crossed
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
Agricultural Press Leacue

Chicago, February 12.-The National Az rbcultural Press League coposed of fifty agricultural papers held a meeting today at the Great Northern hotel. Resolutions were adopted urging on congress the speedy repeal of all duty on newspaper and wood pulp.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
Leyds' Visit Postponed

London, February 1S.-The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Telegraph says that the contemplated visit of pr. Leyds has been postponed because the Duke of Saxe- Coburg and his family are the guests of the czar, but he says it is certain that the visit to St. Petersburg will be made at an early date,
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
Brilliant AnaIr In Kansas

Kansas City, Kan, February 12.-Three hundred and fifty plates were ladd at the banquet given by the young republicans of Missouri tonight and it proved one of the most brilliant affairs of the kind in the history of Missouri republican politics.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
German Gunboat Taking soundings

London, February 13.-The Hong Kong correspondent of the Daily Mail says: ''The German gunboat Iltis has been engaged for five days taking soundings in the inner harbor of Macao. The proceeding has ex- cited much comment"
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
Heavy Boinbardment

Kimberley, February 9.-There was a heavy bombardment yesterday, and today the fire of the Boer4big gun at Hampers dam has been very trying.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
Schwarzkop Torpedoes

London, February 13.-Great Britain, ac- cording to the Berlin correspondent of the Daily Mail, is placing orders for Schwarz- kop tordepos for the admiralty. The orders are ostensibly being executed for Italy.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
Woman Commissioner

Washington, February 12.-The senate to-
 day confirmed the nomdnatio of Mrs. Bertha Honore Palmer, of Illinois, to be a, commissioner to the Paris exposition.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
Spencer wllkinson's Views

: London, February 13.-Spencer Wilkin- son. discussing the military situation in the Morning Post today refers to Capetown Letter dated January g winch asserts that Lord Roberts will allow no movement un- til the transport Oregon is completed and says:
 ''It is probable therefore that the trans- port Is now ready and that the arrival of Lord Roberts at Modder river is the signal flor action. It is possible that before be eining his move he wishes to ascertain
The age-herald., 1900-02-13

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The age-herald., 1900-02-13
THE WEATHER.

DAY; WEDNESDAY, FAIR; BRISK WIND, BECOMING WESTERLY.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-12-21
BURY LEPERs ALIVE.
The Victims Are Guests at Banquets
That Precede Funerals
in China.

The Chinese have a euriously cheer
ful way of disposing of their Iepers.
The relatives of the afflicted persons
propose to him that they bury him
alive, and such is the fatalism of the
Chinese that the victim readily con
sents. An elaborate meal is served
to him, in the way of farewell ban
quet, and then the funeral procession
forms. The man who is about to be
immured under the sod follows his own
coffin, and when he reaches the grave
he takes dose of laudanum, hops into
the box and settles down for eternity.
DR.. Wittenberg, writing on the sub
iect of leprosy in China, states that
the pure nerve form is the least com
mon. In such cases, as is well known.
the patients may go on for years. As
to the mixed form, it is fairly common.
but 1t is a difficult matter to estimate
the number of lepers in any given dis
trict.
The sufferers lead the common life
so long as they remain free from de-
structive LESSONS. When these occur to
any marked degree the leper is either
segregated in a hut or he is allowed to
wander about the country. sustaining
life by begging. DR.. Wittenberg re-
cords cases of direct contagion from
mother-in-law to daughter-in-Iaw.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-12-21
NEW SOURCES OF ALCOHOL.
The Stimulating Product Is Now OBJ
tained from Several Az
Fican Plants.

It is announced in the Revue des Cul.
lures Coloniales (Paris) by Oh. Id
Were, of Algiers, that alcohol may be
obtained from several African plants
namely, the carob, the asphodel, the
squill and the alta. The fruit of the
carob is a pod with very sugary con
tents. The saccharine gum that forms
on its surface often ferments of itself
Dry pods yield Al per cent of sugar
and 100 Kilograms C62 pounds) give
about 90 liters five gallons) of absolute
alcohol, or 40 or so per cent. of alcohol
The alcohol is of good quality, but can
not be freed from a disagreeable smell
and taste. Asphodel alcohol has a re.
pulsive odor and disagreeable taste and
is as harmful as it is displeasing.
1t is the tuberous root of the plant
which is very common in Algiers and
Tunis, that yields 1t. NJ. Riviere be-
lieves that with sterilization and puri-
fication il will furnish grade of alco-
hol superior to that obtained from beet
root or molasses. AS for the suuill
which is also very abundant in Algiers.
1t gives interesting results. notwith.
standing its acrid and toxic qualities
The alcohol is not of as high grade as
that from the asphodel, but it is free
from furfurol and contains very small
proportion of the higher alcohols
Finally, The alfa yields alcohol from
its leaves. This alcohol has very bad
odor, but II is more likely to be used
practically than that from the other
plants, since alfa is already cultivated
as a grain and for paper-making.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-12-21
ouEER USES OF corr.
Thinss You'd Never Dream Could ne
Made of II at the Paris
Exposition.

At the Paris exposition there is a
little showcase wherein are displayed
the more important Indian corn prod
ucts of this country says the New
York World.
They make an amazing display, in
cluding the following articles:
Cornmeal, hominy, hulled corn,
cream of maize, granulated cornmeal.
canned green corn, canned hulled corn,
maizena,, samp, degerminated samp,
cream-meal, self-rising pancake flour,
quick malt, brewers grits. husks for
mattresses, cellulose for packing the
eofferdams of battleships. paper stock
prepared from cornstalk, degermi-
mated brewers meal, Bourbon whisky,
alcohol, boied cornmeal, hulle2 corn
meal, feed of ground blades, stalks and
cobs, varnish, cob pipes, corn lager
beer, table sirup, popcorn, table grits,
British gum, salves, laundry starch,
table starch, fermentufn, faxed hom-
my, gum paste, corn oil, vuleanized
corn oil, oileake, grape sugar, gluten
feed, glucose, confectioners' crystal
glucose and confectioners' paste. Corn
oil vuleanized, forms the basis Of sub
stitute for rubber.
This substitute, compounded with
60 per cent. commercial rubber, is used
in rubber boots, linoleum, wheel tires,
blankets and other articles. Crude
corn oil has been used in the manufac-
ture Of toilet soap. Rectifed, it is as
clear as alcohol, and is the base of
substitute for olive oil. Cornstalk pith
is of value in making paper, varnish,
films, imitation silks and gun cotton
and other explosives.
It is a long list
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-12-21
CHURCH DIRECTORY
MILFORD.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Milford
Sabbath services at 1890 A. NJ and 7.30 P
NJ. Sabbath school Immediately after the
morning service. Prayer meeting We'd
nesday at 73O p. NJ. A cordial welcome
will be extended TO all. Those not at
tached to other churches are especially in
vited. REV. THOMAS NICHOLS, Pastor
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, Mil
ford: Services Sunday at 1890 A. NJ. and
73O P. NJ. Sunday school at 1900 NJ.
Week kday service Friday at 10 A NJ. Holy
Communion Sunday at 745 A NJ Seats
free. All are welcome.
REV. CHAs B. CARPENTER, Rector
M. e. CHURCH. Services at the NJ e..
Church Sundays; Preaching at 1890 a.
m. and at 7.30 p. m. day school at
II: :45p. m. Epworth league at $40 p. III.
Weekly prayer meeting Oh Wednesdays ar
7.30 p. m. Glass meeting conducted by
VIM. Angle on Fridays at 7.30 p IN. An
earnest invitation is extended TO anyone
who may desire to worshsp with us.
REV. c. E. SCUDDER, Pastor
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-12-21

Prizes to servants who had served
their masters a long time were dis
tributed in Austria on the occasion of
the emperor's SEVENTEEN birthday.
Twenty-one prizes of SIS each were
given for serving 30 years. Among
the recipients were valet of II years
OF age who had served his master 46
years; nurse ~ years old. who had
been AZ years in one family; a maid
of all work, n years of age, whose
record was Al years, and a cook,
kitchen maid and maid of all work,
who had each stayed in one place 80
Years.