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The age-herald., 1900-04-30
THE FIRST STRIKE
Miners at Montevallo Mines Lay Down
 Their Tools

Montevallo, April 29-(Special.) )-The first strike which has occurred at the Monte vallo coal mines which were opened just half a century ago, is now on. The mines are owned and operated by Congressman w. F. Aldrich of the Fourth district, who it is said, cut the wages of coal diggers s cents a ton. The question of wages came up on the new contract and the miners refused to sign for longer period than up to July l, and were given the alternative of signing the contract or letting the mines be closed down at once. They chose the latter rather than suffer a reduction in wagec and everything is at standstill. Both sides are very determined and indi- cations point to a strike of long dura- tion
The age-herald., 1900-04-30
FIRM TONE TO THE LOCAL IRON MARKET Masters Refuse Several Orders
 al Reduced Prices. 25,OOO TONS FOR EXPORT Gates Statement as to the Falling Of in Demand of Manufactured Pro-
 ducts is Generally Discred-
 tied in Local Circles
25,OOO TONS FOR EXPORT

The local iron market continues firm but few offers to buy at prevailing prices are being received by the furnace men. In the past week several orders at reduced prices have been received, but the iron masters would not consider them, believing that the conditions did not warrant scaling of prices.
 The president of one of the furnace com panies stated yesterday that his company had received several orders within the past week or ten days but that no sales to amount to anything had been made. The local Toduction is sold out we'll into the summer, and some of the companies have orders on their books that will take their entire output until October.
 A sale of 25,000 tons for export was made by the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company the early part of last week, at prices about equivalent to the domestic quotations. The order calls for 10000 tons of gray forge, 10000 tons of No ? foundry and 5000 tons of a lower grade. Delivery is to be made the latter part of the year. Gates Statement Disc redited The statement made by President Gates of the American Wire and Steel company recently that the demand for the products of his company was not equal to the out put is discredifed by local iron men, who are in position to know something of the market. They say they have large con- tracts unified, and that they have no large stocks of pig iron, and that President Gates action in putting down the price of nails $1 per keg was for the purpose of setting in action bear movement that would tend to break the pig iron market and make it possible for him to secure ma terial for the contracts he has in hand Looking at the statistics and the present consumption of pig iron, coupled with the temporary crippled condition of the fur naces on account of the recent floods, it tion for the presumption that he was prompted by the above reasons. Local Prices ~'--- Local prices of iron are not quite so stiff as in the recent past, but no notable seal ing of prices are reported. A few sales were made during the week at 50 cents per ton less than quotations of the week before. Some No ? foundry was sold at $17 per ton, or 50 cents under the quota tions of ten days ago. There has been no break in the market, however, and it is not believed that any further reductions will be made. Local quotations are as follows:
 No. 1 foundry. SIS O0G1S50
 No. foundry y..........i....... 1700a17.5O.
 NO. foundry. 1550dC16.00.
 1rdy forSe..... ........ 1500M l5.50.
 The Alabama Steel and Wire company announces that the cut of s1 per keg on nails made by the American Steel and Wire company will be met by it. This company is in condition to compete with the American company, whatever the price and it will not be driven out of the market
The age-herald., 1900-04-30

lation of the rights of the people to free competition.
 "We demand the supervision, regulation and curbing of trusts and combines, and designate as the chief of these oppressive institutions, the protective tariff of the republican party If we get rid of the matter of trusts, the republican tariff, wo | get rid of the trusts themselves, and so | long as the country fosters these institu- | tions, so long will they rule over us. We believe in William Jennings Bryan | as the representative of the democracy of | the nation and demand his renomnation | to sthe presidency of the United States. we believe the Chicago platform adopted in 1896 should be reaffirmed by the party in its approaching national con- vention.
 We pledge the people of Alabama that no backward step shall be taken in the matter of public education, and that every effort possible will be made to establish and maintain within the reach of every child, both rich and poor the means of obtaining absolutely free of tuition such instruction as will qualify him for the in- telligent performance of the responsible duties of citizenship.
 Resolutions
 Resolved, That 1t is the sense of this convention that the next general assembly of this state should provide for the sub mission to @ vote or tne people or Alabama the question of holding a constitutional convention, with such safeguards as may be necessary to preserve the limitations upon the right of taxation now existing and such other safeguards as the general assembly in it's wisdom may find to be necessary and proper in the premises
 Resolved, That this convention recom- mends to the democratic members of the next general assembly that, in all cases of local Legislation affecting counties where the democratic nominee has been defeated that thy consult with and consider the recommendations of such democratic nomi- nees in regard to such local legislation as affects their respective connties so far as is consistent with right and justice.
 Resolved, That the democratic party favors all liberal actions looking to the good of the whole people, provided those actions are in agreement with the spirit of the American constitution, and that it unequivocaly condemns the republican policy of seeking to govern without the sanction of the constitution or their wishes the people who have come under our guar dianship and protection"
 Resolved, That it is hereby understood and declared that no white man in Ala bama be disfranchised for want of proper ty, education or for any other cause ex- cept the commission of crime"
The age-herald., 1900-04-30
THE WORK OF THE
 STATE CONVENTION
Information for the Readers of
 The Age-HeraId.
RESUME OF THE NEE TING
State Ticket, Delegates to Kansas City, Party Platform and Members of Executive Committee Repub-
 lished for Convenience

For the convenience and information of the readers of the Age-Herald the state ticket named by the democratic convention at Montgomery last week, together with the delegation to the national convention, the state executive committee the electors and the platform is hereby republished:
 State Ticket
 The state ticket is as follows:
 For Governor-William J. Sanford of Lee.
 For Secretary of state-Robert P. Me- David of Montgomery.
 For Attorney General-Charles G. Brown of Jefferson. For Superintendent of Educa ation-John w. Abercrombie of Calhoun. For Treasurer-J Craig Smith of Dallas. For Auditor-William II. Matthews of Marion.
 For Commissioner of Agriculture-Robert R. Poole of Marengo.
 Delegates to Kansas City Delegates to the national convention: For the State at Large-John T. Morgan of Dallas, A. H. Merrill of Barbour Frank S. White of Jefferson, Robert J. Lowe of Jefferson.
 First Dstrict-Massi Wilson of Clarke, W. A. Moseley of Washington.
 Second District-Tennant Lomax of Montgomery, r. M. Tankersley of Cren- shaw.
 Third District-H. T. Benton of Russell, George H. Malone of Henry.
 Fourth District-W. w. Burns of Dallas, J. w. McElreath of Calhoun.
 Fifth District-N. D. Denson of Cham bers, M. B. Abercrombie of Macon. Sixth District-Walter NeSmith of La- mar, L. B. Musgrove of Walker. Seventh District-T. O. Banks of Etowah, c. L. Haley of Winston.
 Eighth District-R. T. Simpson of Lau- derdale, E. A. Alvers of Morgan
 Ninth District-J. G. Moore of Bibb, J. w. Tomlinson of Jefferson
 Presidential electors:
 For the State at Large-J. B. Graham of Talladega, John B. Talley of Jackson. First district-O. l.. Gray of Choctaw. Second District-John D. Burnett of Es- cambia.
 Third District-M. Sollie of Dale. Fourth District-Tipton Mullins of Chil- ton
 Fifth District-G. w strother of Talla- poosa.
 Sixth dstrct-E. D. Willett of Pickens. Seventh District-B. H. Nicholson of Etowah.
 Eighth District-J. II. Nathan of Colbert. Ninth District-R. M. Cunningham of Jefferson.
The age-herald., 1900-04-30
Taken to Mobile

The remains of Solomon Bernstein. who died at his residence in North Twecay- third street, Friday afternoon, of Brights disease, were taken to Mobile on the south bound l.. & N. train yesterday morning for interment.
 The remains were accompanied by the widow and daughter of deceased and a number of other relatives.
The age-herald., 1900-04-30
FAREWELL BANQUET
To President Lesser of the Birmingham
 German Turn Verein

The German Turnverein will give a fare- we'll banquet tonight to President E. Les- ser. who leaves Tuesday afternoon for Flu rope. The banquet will be held in the Turn verein hall, Third avenue MT. Lesser will spend the summer in Germany and other European countries. returning to Birming- ham early in the fall He will be accom- panied on the trip by s. Braun.
The age-herald., 1900-04-30
WHEN TRAVELLING

Whether on pleasure bent or business, take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and effectually on the kidneys, liver, and bowels, prevent ing fevers. headaches. and other forms of sickness. For sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading druggists. Manufactured by the Cal fornia Fig Syrup Co. only.
The age-herald., 1900-04-30
Executive Committee

Chairman-Robert J. Lowe of Jefferson. State at Large-E. A. O'Neal of Lauder dale S. J. Bowie of Calhoun, J. T. Heflin of Chambers, T. M. Stevens of Mobile, F. l.. Pettus of Dallas, J. V. Smith of Rus sell, Tennant Lomax of Montgomery, Ste ven Smith of Sumter. First District-W. D. Dunn of Clarke, E. R. Morrisette of Monroe, Howard Douglass of Washington.
 Second District-B. M. Miller of Wilcox, Bibb Graves of Montgomery, c. R. Bricken of Crenshaw.
 Third Dstrict-J. T. German of Lee, T. S. Frazier of Bullock, R. H. Arlington of Coffee.
 Fourth District-H. S. D. Mallory of Dallas, H. D. Merrill of Cleburne, C. C. Whitson of Talladega.
 Fifth District-F. l.. Mckenzie of FL more, w. T. Brightman of Lowndes D. M. White of Coosa.
 Sixth District-A. P. Smith of Greene w. B. Peebes of Pickens R. L. Scale of Sumter.
 Seventh District-R. A. Mitchell of Eto- wah, w. w. Haralson of DeKalb, T. M. Jones of St. Clair. Eighth District-W. A. Givhan of Madi- son, w. T. Sanders of Limestone, J. c. Kumpie of Lawrence. Ninth District-E. c. Hall of Blount c. B. Smith of Hale, E. D. Shivers of Perry. Tho Platform The platform adopted is as follows: "We, the democracy of Alabama, in con- vention assembled, do believe and declare | it to be the true doctrine and policy of the | party:
 That honesty and economy in the ad- mnistration of public affairs is essential to the continuance of the republic. That scrupulous regard for the terms and spirit of the American constitution is the safeguard of the union. '"That a prompt and broad comprehen- sion of the duty of the hour is the best claim of a political party to the confidence of the people.
 That the democratic party believes fin commercial expansion, the extension of trade by the freeing of it from all unnec- essary burdens, and more particularly in the adding of needed facilities, so that our commerce shall be encouraged, and all the world may come in close touch with our prosperity.
 'Therefore, we advocate the construction of the Nicaragua canal to make a high
 
 to make the seaport of the state of Ala bama the front door of the United States, and that this party pays its tribute of affection and admiration to our distin- guished citizen, Hon. John T. Morgan, whose integrity, intellect, energy and per sistence have accomplished so much in forwarding this great enterprise to a point where there can be no longer a doubt of it's ultimate success
 'NThat we denounce the unjust treatment of the Porto Ricans, and the fragrant vio- lation of the trust of these people, and of the constitution of the United States.
 That we believe in legitimate expansion of home, as well as of foreign trade. The rewards of invention and labor are the spurs of enterprise, without them we should have no progress; even a restriction of them means the retarding of our growth, but the combinations and trusts which have been formed throughout the country are the result or perverssion of the correct principles of trade, and a Yio-
The age-herald., 1900-04-30
PERSONAL.

Former Congressman William A. 1.dnd- ley of Roanoke is in town.
 Hon. J. P. Mcqueen of Eutaw was in town yesterday.
The age-herald., 1900-04-30
MORPHINE
 COCAINE THE nAprr WHfSh so1Rnnr sa RlshasH CURED Anl TOBACCO

Dr. Marion T. Davis, at his private Sani- tarium, 311 East Eighth street, Chatta-, nooga. Tenn, where this regular practi- tioner for eight years past, and alumnus of tho University of Virginia, now treats these diseases EXCLUSIVELY, under a WRIT TEN GUARANTEE to REFUND CHARGES, and railroad fare, if cure is not complete in ten days, and in every respect satisfactory. Remedy simple, safe and eff fective; no desire or "cravIng" after FIRST DOSE; hence suffering, and no WILL POWER" required, while being cured. Duration of habit, and amount consumed are no considerations. Refra ctory and re- lapsing cases treated by OTHERS espe- cialy solicited by pr. Davis. He cures such to STAY CURED. All matters conh- dential. Voluntary testimonials on file for inspection.
 Call on. or write to pr. Davis. at tho above address.
The age-herald., 1900-04-30

Advertise in the Age-Herald.
The age-herald., 1900-04-30

The Alabama Steel and Wire company announces that the cut of S1 per keg on nails made by the American Steel and Wire company will be met by it. This company is in condition to compete with the American company, whatever the price and it. will not be driven out of the market.
The age-herald., 1900-04-30

Advertise in the Age Herald.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-06-06
Engagement of the Edison Waragraph
Company.

Commencing Saturday, June 9, Edi-
sons Waragraph Co. will be at the
opera house, for one night only, under
the management of Fleming Bros.
This production is replete with not on
ly pathos and education, but also with
fun, fast and furious, and is greeted
with bursts of applause and nerrinent
everywhere. The Waragraph Co.
presents everything from comic opera
to farce, and also have number of
mechanical effects never before seen
The chow is full of novelties of the
most unique sort, among which is a
moving picture showing ten full and
complete rounds of the Sharky- Coy
fight in every detail, including the
knockout blow just as Sharky deliver
ed it. Another big feature is the me-
chanical opera which is considered to
be the wonder of the age, and is Thos.
Edison's latest and greatest invention.
Newspapers throughout the country
indorse the Waragraph Co. as being
the best of it's kind on the road. Re
served seats will be on sale at the Cor
ner Drug Store. Prices 3oc, Soc and
75c.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-06-06
CORVALLIS.

Special correspondence 20 the Western News.
Miss Sadie Wilkerson, who has been
visiting Mrs. Eva Hay, left Saturday
morning for Missoula, where she will
visit with other friends before return
ing to her home at Iron Mountain.
The strawberry and ice cream so :
cial given by the ladies of the Chris
tian church was largely attended and
very much enjoyed by all. The la
dies cleared $50.
Mrs. Scott Sheriff. and family are
down from Ross Hole, visiting her
mother, Mrs. Spears.
A number were down from Hamil.
ton Saturday evening attending the
social. Among them were Misses
Cummins, Armstrong and DIR. Burton
who remained with friends until Sun
day evening. Also Miss Simmons anG
Messrs. Watts, Carter, Frantz ant
Others.
A union Sunday School convention
meets today at the Presbyterian church
All interested in the work are cordial
ly invited to attend. It will be in ses
sion the 5th 9th and 9TH inst.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-06-06
THE CLA CASE
Goes Over Until Next December--NC
Action On Committee Report.

Washington, May 31.-1n view of
the fact that the day of adjournment
is SO close at hand, the senate commit
tee on privileges and elections has de-
cided to let the Monrltta!nlas! ta!ls! senatorial.
question rest just where it now stands.
There is vast amount Of work to be
done yet by the senate, and the mem
bers do not want anything brought up
at this time which will interfer with
early adjournment. Everybody IN
congress is anxious to go to their
homes to take part in the coming cam
paign.
The senate committee on privileges
and elections realized that any adverse
report by the committee would precipi-
tate extended argument, as they
know that senator Clark has vast
number of friends which would make
a bitter fight against such report. 1t
is also realized that the sentiment in
the state is overwhelmingly in favor
of seating Mr.. Clark on the creden-
tials which he presented from the act
ing governor of the state. Friends of
Mr.. Clark are anxious for a vote on
the question of seating HIM or his new
credentials. There is no question but
the vote would be favorable to him,
and by large majority. Even mem
bers of the privileges and elections
committee, who joined in the majority
report against Senator Clark, after
the long investigation are now among
the most ardent supporters of Mr..
Clark's right to a seat under the
Spriggs credentials. AS for the al
legged credentials presented by Mr..
Maginnis, no one has given them ser
ious thought.
SMITH HAD NO POWER.
1t is recognized here that Governor
Smith had no power to make an ap-
pointinent and far less power to inter-
fere with the action of Lieut.. Governor
Spriggs, who in the absence of the
governor was clothed with all the
power vested in the governor him
SELF.
The Miagnnis credentials have in no
wise in f1uenced the action of the sem
ate committee, and if the committee
were to give consideration to the right
of Senator Clark to the seat under his
new credentials the Maginnis credenti-
alswould not enter into the question at
all. 1t would be simply whether
tive of Montana the authority to ap-
point.
But for the fact that congress will
adjourn next week the credentials of
Senator Clark would be acted upon.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-06-06
Number 81

and became member of the Baptist
church, and leaned upon the strong
arm OF her Savior to the end. About
year ago Mrs. Glenn was stricken
with consumption, and continued to
grow worse till she finally succumbed
to the fell-distroyer, May 22nd 1900,
at ZOO p. m. She has left behind her
an aged father, one sister, three half
sisters and one half brother, together
with her husband and three children to
mourn her loss.
The funeral took place from the
Christian church, conducted by the
Pastor, B. G. Black, in behalf of the
M. W. of A. Camps, of which Mr..
Glenn is member, and which render.
ed the stricken family substantial aid
in their hour of deepest need. A rep
resentation of the Camp attended the
funeral in body and afterwards went
with the cortege to Corvallis cemetery
where interment took place by the
side of her two children.
BLESSED are the dead who die in the
| Lord.''
Hamilton Crmp, No. 1904. M. W. of A.
| May %, 1900.
The Camp met in regular session and passx
ed the following resolutions:
| Whereas Neighbor Jas. Glenn, has, by the
hand OF death, slost a faithful, devoted wife.
and his children an effectionate and LOVING
mother. be it therefore
| Resolved. That as neighbors of said camp
we extend to Neighbor Glenn and the strick-
en- family, our sincere sympathy in this their
sad hour of sorrow and bereavement.
Resolved. That copy Of these resolutions
be spread upon the record of our Camp, a
copy be sent to the bereaved family, and {
copy each handed the Western News and
Ravalli Republican for publication.
J b. G. BLACK.
Committee.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-06-06
BUFFALO BREEDING.
1t IL to He Taken Up as business
by Texas Cattle
Company.

Most people are of the belief re-
marked Sheriff Taylor, of Sherman,
Texas, according to the Memphis
Scimitar, that the American bison is
an extinct animal, but that is great
mistake. 1t is true that in comparison
with the numbers of the beasts that
used to thunder over the western
plains the numbers now to be found are
insignificant; but yet there are some
in existence, and there are measures
now under contemplation for the prop
agation of the species, SO that in time
they may become reasonably common
again.
Il know of only one herd of buffalo
in Texas, that belonging to Mrs. Mary
Goodnight. of the Goodnight Cattle
company, in the Panhandle. Her herd
comes down from the original stock of
the Staked Plains. Several years ago
the herdsGen Of the Goodnight pas
lures captured three calves and after
demonstrating them as much as their
natures would permit proceeded to
breed them. This was done as n pas
time and without any special purpose
in view until the race began to go out
of existence, and then it was decided to
go into the inbreeding as an industry
So the herd has grown until now it
numbers about 20, GO or more being
full-grown and healthy specimens OF
the species.
Il have often seen these animals on
the Goodnight range, and they certain
ly bring to mind the old time on the
plains. The Goodnight people have the
means to go into the cultivation of the
buffalo on liberal scale, and in Texas
it is understood to be the purpose of tbs
managers for Mrs. Goodnight to dis
pose of none of the stock for periot
of years, say rs, when the herd vii
number something like 5000.
II am told that there are other herds
in thesTKited States. Buffalo Jones
of kahsas, has a large herd. He ha.
always taken. great interest in thu
propagation of the animals, and o.
late has been working on a scheme tt
have the United States government t.
setiaside large pasture for the ex
elusive range of buffaloes, the breed
ing stock to be contributed by Mrs
Goodnight, Jones and any others whit
may have any of the animals which
they would be willing to part with
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-06-06
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