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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-11-29

The Democratic members of the
House Ways and Means Commit
tee, which met this week to con
slider a bill for the reduction Of war
taxes, will not be allowed to have
any say in the matter until the Re.
publican members have completed
bill. The Republicans Of the
committee have conferred with Mr.
Mckinley, Secretary Gage, and
Commissioner Wilson Of the In.
ternal Revenue Bureau, since they
came to together. Mr.. Mckinley
told them that reduction must be
made in order TO make good his
ante-election promises to the coun.
~ and Secretary Gage told them
that the reductions must not under
any circumstances exceed $1,000 p.
900. The wholesale druggists and
owners Of proprietary articles have
delegation in Washington,
anxious to see that they get a share
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-11-29
COMMISSIONERS SALE
--OF-
Valuable Property in Terra Alta.
Pittsburg Pump Co.
VS..
John W. Hill ct al.

PRESTON County, West Virginia rendered in tb Ua
a1Nve entitled chancery cause. now pending in
s sain .ourt the undersigned special commits.
INLET, viii oner at public sale To the highest
saId az the front door Of the Court House OF
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-11-29

Senator Wolcott, of Colorado.
will be succeeded by a Democrat
when he retires next March, but
from the talk in administration
circles it is considered almost Ger.
tain that he will be rewarded for his
support Of McKinleyism by big
position in the diplomatic service.
probably an Enthusiastically.
The age-herald., 1900-03-30

got the legislature so bslled up that the .measurs which he (Ahman) and his friends were working for, was defeated. Yes, and if we were to make the same effort over, Joe Blackburn would be brought down again to prevent the dear people from running themselves exclaimed Colonel Altman He urged that now was the time for the council to act. He claimed that the scheme had ample capital back or 1t. He had hoped to get the money subscribed in Birmingham, so that the company would be really a home affair. But if citizens did not see fit to take stock the money would be forthcoming just as soon as the ordl- nance was adopted. Colonel Altman said that the Bell people had emphasized the fact that they had 1,4OO phones in use, ana had made it appear that the new company would have only 800. Well the very fact that the Bell has only 1400, shows that It's price is too high.'' He thought it would have had many more than 1,40O. As to the new company having only 300, 1t would have 5O00 in time. The 800 was simply a mini mum number. Colonel Altman said 1t might as well be said that there should be only one newspaper in Birmingham as to say
 
 company. He said instead of taking oniy one local paper he took three. MT. Allen interrupted and asked if all three papers gave the same service and the same opin- ions If they did, said MT. Allen, then would say one paper was sufficient. But contended MT. Allen, there are three pa pers with three sets of opinions. There fore we subscribe to all three. The news paper service and the telephone service were not parallels, he said.
 Colonel Altman closed by appealing 10 the committee to give the question careful consideration, which he thought would re- suit in telephone competition.
 The committee adjourned until Monday next at 730 D. m., when 1t will commune to hear other arguments for and against the \ordinance under consideration There was a short executive session, at which It was decided not to accept the invitation of the Bell company to visit other cities It was stated by one of the members mat the committee had access to ample data and that it would not be necessary to take a trip at any bodys expense.
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
A BOER SYMPATHIZER
Ex-President Harrison Hopes They Gan Find Place To Live


 Indianapolis, Ind, March 29.-A special from Washington to an afternoon paper today says that Ex-President Benjamin Harrison has expressed some pretty blunt views of the Boer question, and has writ ten a friendly personal letter to Secretary Hay on the subject Either in this letter in some communication he is credited with having said "he hoped the Boers would find some place on the green earth where they would have a right to live un- molested by the British, They have more than once sacrificed their lands and their homes and moved on to avoid the British aggression"
 General Harrison was asked about the matter tonight, and said:
 ''I have nothing to say upon the matter nor do l want to be drawn into any news paper controversy by confirming or deny ing the report.'
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
AN INTERESTING
 BANK DECISION
Shareholders Not Responsible for
 Failure of Another.
QUESTION OF ASSESSMENT
The Opinion Was Rendered in the Case Between Stockholders of the De- funct Chattahcochie National
 Bank of Columbus, Ga.

Columbus, Ga, March 29.-United States District Judge Newman today handed doG'n a highly interesting opinion in a branch of the defunct Chattahoochee National bank case. The receiver of the bank levied a second assessment of 39 per cent upon the banks stockholders and they resisted 1t. The receiver then proceeded against the stockholders in the federal court. The stockholders filed an answer and cross bill. The receiver then demurred to the cross bill.
 Judge Newman has just overruled the demurrer, and the case will be tried on it's merits.
 In his decision Judge Newman says that one stockholder in a national bank cannot be made liable for the failure of another . s.ockholder to pay his assessmest; and that the stockholders should not be responsible for any disastrous investments made by the receiver.
 bill in equity was filed by William Leese, receiver of the Chattahoochee Ma tional bank, against BarshaH and others, stockholders of said bank, to collect a sec- ond assessment of 39 per cent, there hay- ing been a formal assessment of 61 per cent The defendants in their answer allege that $14, PIT of the amount sought to be collect ed is to make good the failure of stock holders to pay the amount of the former assessment.
 Judge Newman says:
 No shareholder can be required to make good the failure of another shareholder to pay the amount of his assessment, and where an assessment of $61,000 Is made it must be considered for the purpose of making another assessment, as if the en- tire $61 900 had been paid"
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
HEARD ARGUMENT
 FOR AND AGAINST
Continued from Fifth Page.)

---------------------~ -----~~ animation of the company's affairs, 1t was decided to discontinue business, and dis pose of the property the best terms ob- tainable, it having been determined that the receipts will not run the business.
 J. L. CLARK"
 Mr. Ingram claimed that the Bell prices in Birmingham were low for a city of its size. He said that when his company had to meet cut-throat competition it lost mon- ey. He contended that there was no money in the telephone business at cheap prices. He said that if subscribers would derive any benefit from competition, then he would say to the city council: "Go ahead and grant the new franchise" But he insisted that competition would not result in saw ing of money to subscribers. If there were three companies in the field, business men would have to pay for three phones. competing exchange was soon to open in Savannah, but Savannah would veH soon be sick of it. MT. Ingram said to the com- mittee that the long distance phone was at it's service, and he invited the members to use It free of charge to make inquiries about the dual system in other cities. He also asked the committee to visit other cities and make thorough Investigation q am paid servant of the company I represent" said MT. Ingram, ''but it has never been said of me that misrepresented facts I have been telling you of the ex- perence of various cities, but would pre- fer that this committee go and investigate for itself. If you will visit the cities where competition has been tried, the Bell com pany will stand all the expense"
 The Other sife
 After MT. Ingram had taken his seat Col onel Altman made a short speech in behalf of the proposed Home Company He al- luded to the Bell company as a monopoly, and said the people of Birmingham desired competition. He said that when an effort was made in the legislature to get bill through giving the city council Of b.rming- ham the power to regulate telephone charges, the Bell company came with it's lobby. Joe Blackburn was brought to Montgomery. He made a speech before the committee and before the house. and
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
Dun and Bradstreet Kick

Washington, March 29.-The senate scom- mittee of commerce today gave hearing to representatives of the Bradstreet and Dunn commercial agencies, who appeared in opposition to the bl granting $2OOO00 to aid the Philadelphia Commercial museum. They based their objections on the ground that the museum had become a rival of theirs in the collection of Information, and argued that because of its service in this direction it was not entitled to government al aid The action of the state department in supplying the museum with mercantile reports from the consuls of the United States was also criticised as contrary to law, and that 1t is a diversion of public funds to privat te use.
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
ON THE RACE TRACK.
At Little Rock

Little Rock, Ark, March 29-The feature at Clinton Park this afternoon was the Turf Congress Stakes" for two-year-olds Miss Bennett, with Crowhurst up went to the front early, and led the procession all the way, winning in a gallop. The time for the four furlongs was :4S2, which is the track record. Three favorites won The attendance was large weather Clear and track fast.
 First race, selling, six furlongs-Menu, 102 (Talley), to l, won; Myrtle Van, 107 (Kent), 10 to 1 and to l, second; BrIHen, 1O6. 10 to 1, third. Time, 1:0619.
 Second race, two-y year-olds, half mile Farmer Bennett. 106 CT. Burns), ? to D. won; Myra Morella, 106 (CrowhursD, to 1 and even. second; Harry Pulliam, 100 (Talley), to 1. third. Time, :5O.
 Third race, six furlongs-Cheese Straw II, 105 CVfttatoe), to g. won; Insurrection, 97 (Newcomb), ito l and 3 to B. second Polly Bixby, 97 CTalley), 3 to 1, third Time, 1:17.
 Fourth race, Turf Congress Sweep steaks, for two-year-olds, half mile-Miss Bennett, 105 (Crowhurst), 8 to l. won; Sil- verdale, 106 CT Burns) even, second; E. F., 105 CWinkfield) 6. to l, third Time, ASA.
 Fifth race, six furlongs-W. B. Gates, Ill (CrowhursD, to 2, won; Free Hand, 103 (Jones), 2to 1 and ? to 5, second; Sir Eldon, 96 CTalley), 15 ito l. third. Time, 1:16lk
 Sixth race, mile-Lillian Reed, 103 O. Rose), to l, won; Schnell Laufer, S6 (Tal- ley), to 1 and ? to l, second; Elkin. 112 Wandusen), to l, third. Time, 1:44%.
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
TOMLINS CLUB
Organized in Subdivision of Beat
 Twenty-one

The friends and supporters of Hon. John w Tomlinson, candidate for governor, of Madison subdivision of beat 21 met at Tom linson headquarters yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock and organized a Tomlinson club for that beat with the following officers:
 John J. Moore, president.
 J. H. Enslen, first vice president.
 D. R. Dunlap, second vice president.
 Sam Locascio, third vice president.
 w. w. Westmoreland fourth vice presi- dent.
 R. E. Collins, fifth vice president.
 R. P. McNally, secretary
 Executive committee-Frank Arrico, chairman John P. Evans, George A. Ev- ans, John Evans, Constantine Perkins, William Rosenstihl, Jr., J. Fox, A. S. Wynn, M. Israel, Frank V. Evans, General George l.. Thomas, Patrick A. OByrne J. M Neill, Odo Neili, J. E. Davis.
 Campaign committee-Archie R. Will Hams. chairman; c. M. McMahon, s. P. Childress, J. B. Hurley, w. H. Denson, w. H. Smith, J. W. Wallis, J. Beiteman, George w. Harris, William Hood, Harry Hawkins, M. Kroman, J. T. Malone, w. J. Sleep Ben Williams
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
WyiaIn Club

The following is a complete list of the officers of the Vivian Tomlinson club and the members of the campaign committee recently appointed:
 President, Robert Neill.
 First vice president, Dr. F. A. McClain.
 Second vice president, David Reid.
 Third vice president, John McCory.
 Secretary and treasurer, J. D. Walker
 Campaign committee@C. B. Brown, chair man; John Mcclellan R. R. Jones, J. L. Russell, John McCrorie, w. M Martin, Da- vid McCrorie, Hugh Guthrie, David Mills, Jim Thompson, Charles Martin.
The age-herald., 1900-03-30

 men, impedimspts to marriage, and all fornis of chronic, nervous, blood and pri- vate dfseases.
 EVERY FORM or PRIVATE DISEASE POSITIVELY CURED UNDER PLAIN GUARANTEE.
 Consultations at office or by mall are in- vited free.
 Treatment by mail to parties who cannot visit me. Go written prescriptions; we fur nish all medicines
 Birmingham Daily News: ''The News eommends him Or. DozeD most cordially to all those in need of his services" Age-Herald; His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession"
 Alabama Christian Advocate: His pro- fessiona' standing Is unimpea chable and his char er as a gentleman and citizen Is above rep. Uach."
 Office and Dispensary corner Third sve- nue and Nineteenth street. Birm.ush ham,
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The Question of Mines

London, March 29.-The Pretoria corre- spondent of the Daily Mail, telegrap aphing yesterday, says:
 Although it is true that the state min ing engineer has made oorings in the mines, l am officially informed that this is with out the governments sanction, and that the question of the destruction of the mines as a last resort has still to De discussed by the eXecutiYe.'
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
Kwong Yu Pui Abducted

London, March 30-The Hong Kong cor respondent of the Times says:
 ''Kwong Yu Pui, member of the Chinese reform party, was recently abducted from here and taken to Canton. The governor of Hong Kong and the British consul al Can ton have protested to II Hung Chang, but Kwong is still detained"
The age-herald., 1900-03-30

Duke' u; Racebud, 95; Her Favor, 9S; Sr hlooh' loo; La Masotta 103; Pirate Judge, loo; captain Lamar, 1o5; Tony Honig, 1os George H. Ketcham, 111
 Fourth race, five furlongs-Thsbe, 99: Acushla, 1O3; Gath, 1O5; Ben Frost. 104. Rv George, 101; Myrtle Van, 102
 Fifth race, mile selling-Menu, Ill; CoI- onel Cassidy, 99; Sir Blaze, 105; Lord Neville. 1O6; Elkin, 109; w. B. Gates, Ill.
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
Nepot;atIons May Cease

London, March 29-The Copenhagen cor respondent of the Daily Mail says:
 lowing to the difficulty of deciding whether the United States or Denmark shall bear the expense of the transfer of the Danish West Indies, 1t is not improbable that the negotiations will shortly be brok- en off,
The age-herald., 1900-03-30

THE ALABAMA HOME has s25.oOO per month to loan to build houses on vacant lots; the limit of cost is smaller in this association than in any other company. list avenue.
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
TO FLORIDA OR CUBA.

If you are contemplating a trip to Florida. 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 systcm trains run direct to ports without change or transfer. Address R. L. Todd, division passenger agent. l6 Commerce street. Montgomery. Ala
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
REAL ESTATE
BARGAINS FOX SALE.

BARGAINS FOX SALE. $4, ,500-Nice new 7-room modern house, 1613 11th avenue, South. $1, ,5OO-12 choice lots. 60x200 each, Woodlawn. $27 0O0-6 brick stores, 1st avenue. This prop erty will advance greatly. $1, 1,600-Lot 40x14O, north 20th street; partial improvements; rents for $1S0 per year. $6 $6000-Residence. Fist street: rents for $6S0 per annum. s15O per acre for 90 acres miles west of Birmingham; car line runs through 1t; is divided into 360 lots, which is $37.50 a $40O to $600-A lot in Southwest Land Com pany's survey in Birmingham The pret- tiest property in the city; graded streets. Terms, one-fourth cash, balance one, two and three years. We represent the best Fire Insurance com panies.
 CHICHESTER. YANcEY ORR, Telephone sos. PA 21st St.
 NEW LIST OF BARGAINS. $4 .20O-7-room, kitchen and servants room all modern improvements. 25th street near 9th ave, north. S1,550-House and lot adjoining above. $4,2O0-Elegant residence, Culloms Addi- tion. Lot 100 feet front; stone wall; mod ern.
 s5,O0O-vacant lot, Morris ave-, 5Oxs21a. $7 250-Corner lot near Jefferson theatre. $4,0OO-vacant lot. South 2Oth street, 80 foot front. A, $4,2OO-Vacant lot, South Fist street, 137 foot front.
 $2,5O0-Vacant lot on Highlands. 135 foot front.
 s2. s2.2OO-vacant lot on Highlands. 126 foot front.
 $15, ,0OO-2026 Second avenue, 4-story brick.
 w. B. JEEDY & CO.,, Phone 42
 FOR SALE. s1 ,6O0-6-room cottage, corner lot on car line, Fulton station Woodlawn. $4 $4,100-100x140 corner 4th avenue, renting for s672 per annum; big bargain. Call quick. $S,000-Elegant South Highland home, all modern conveniences; reasonable terms, or will exchange for Louisville, Ky, prop erty. $4O0-215 acres rich land one block from car line at West End on beautiful ridge $2, 2,000-100x190, corner on 9th avenue. g 500-6-room new house 18th street near Avenue I, fronting east. $1, ,0O0-100 feet on Avenue H near 18th St.
 B. A. THOMPSON & CO, Telephone 24. 223 Fist Street.
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
Mrs. winsiow's Soothing syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL -DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PER- FECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN: CURE WIND COLO. and is the best rem edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by drugglsts in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Twenty-Five cents a bottle f9f's3
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
AtThird Presbyterian Church

There will be services at the Third Pres byterian church, corner of Avenue F and Twenty second street, this evening at 7:45 O clock.
The age-herald., 1900-03-30

"Better live well than live long, You may experience both if you take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
MISCELLANEOUS

WHEN in a hurry you don't have to hunt a match in the dark. you simply turn the button and your room is brilliantly light
 ed when you use electric lights. s-3O-tf
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
Try a Texie for a good smoke.

Seeds. Field and garden. J. H. Mccary Co.
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
Today,s Entries

First race, five furongs-Monoghan, 100 (Schillingburn Castine, 1O5; Gracia Quive, 11O; Aubusive, 112; Upworth, 115.
 Second race, selling, six furlongs-Clissie B, 93: John F. Voght, 95; Borden, 9S; Eva Wilson. 90; Commonwealths Attorney, 101; Bonnie lone. 1OS; Belle of Erin, 1OS; Brass, 1OS
 Third ranA selling. six furlonRs- Mct in
The age-herald., 1900-03-30

$2,10O-If taken quick, will buy central cor ner lot 50x100; ought to fbe worth $S,OOO In six months; fine speculation; two good new 4-room cottages and corner lot, now renting for s2O per month in advance; 16th street, North Price, $1 600. Smith x Stillman, 220 Fist >street. 3-%-3t
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
OR. D. T. DOzIEB
SPECIALIST.

Genito Urinary
 Surgery.
 Cutaneous and venereal diseases. All delicate dis orders of sexual organs and pel- vio visoera of men and women. Qystitis. Structure, Sexual weakness, prostititis, irreg- illa ritiaa af -h
The age-herald., 1900-03-30

WANTED-A good installment furniture salesman, who knows the Ensley trade; none other need apply. Wilson & Lind say. 3-2S-7t
The age-herald., 1900-03-30

WANTED-A partner with $500 or $4OO In a well established saloon; balance to be paid as 1t Is made. Address Manager care Age-Herald. 3-29-3t
The age-herald., 1900-03-30

WANTDD-lLady stenographer and type writer. Address in own handwriting, stat ing experience and salary expected, Southern" care of Age-Herald WANTED-Four white walters between IS and 21 years, and one white boy. Address M, care Age-Herald.
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
sALEsMIEN WANTED

SALESMAN-For high grace letter copying device; everyone who writes letter needs 1t; use any ink pen, or paper; quick seller; large profits; exclusive territory given; complete outfit 25 cents. American Novelty Mfg. Co.,, Newark, N. J.
 2-fS-eod-tf 4-i. s4
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The Arlington Cafe; that's all-
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WANTED.

WANTED-To lend money on real estate Apply to Samuel Wilder, Attorney, 2041a 1st avenue. 3-25-tf
The age-herald., 1900-03-30

WANTED-Eyerybody to smoke Texie ci- gars. Have you tried them? If not, why not? 3-13-3Ot
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
AGENTS WANTED
HELP WANTED

THE resident alternating electric current has been discontinued during the day for the winter. It will start again when the next fan season opens. The Consolidated Electric Light Co. e-29-tf
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
SITUATION WANTED

A FYRST-CLASS BAKER wants position in Birmingham. Address J. w. McSwee- ney, 15 E. Fair St., Atlanta, Ga 3-29-5t A THOROUGH BOOKKEEPER-And of- flee man, middle aged, active-references Savannah and Baltimore-will be open for an engagement after April l. Address T., care M. J. & w. A. Brown, Baltimore, Md. 3-27-5t
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FOR SALE-A paying and well-established business; low rent; good reasons for sell ing. Address Box 174, Pratt City, Ala. 3-29-2t
The age-herald., 1900-03-30

A CONTENTED man IS ne wno spends the evening reading a good paper by an cleo.
 tric light. b-SV-tt
The age-herald., 1900-03-30

SITUATION WANTED by young man 23 years old; four years experience in the hardware business as salesman and col lector; can furnish references. Address A., care Age-Herald. 3-2S-5t
The age-herald., 1900-03-30
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A limited number of 1899 Ster- ling Bicycles, the best mount in the world at $40 cash. Call or write The Riddle Warren Co., 20OS 2d avenue, Bir- mingham, Ala This offer holds good for IS days. 3-7-30t
The age-herald., 1900-03-30

ELECTRIC SUPPLIES al wholesale and retail. United Electric Go. n-26-n WANTDD-10,000 GOO people to buy their spring shoes of D. B. Buster, the Practical Shoe Man, 217 18th street. 3-3O-tf
The age-herald., 1900-03-30

DON'T buy lamps or gas fixtures when electricity is so much better and about as cheap when used on meter 9-12-tf FOR SALE-Good lodging house, 59 rooms, with restaurant connected, close in; clos cts, hot and cold baths on each floor; i'll health reason for selling. Address P. O. Box 166, Birmingham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1900-03-30

PHONE 38-The Special Messenger Service, 2O0e 2d avenue, delivers notes. parcels, trunks, valises, etc., to all parts of ctty, 15c. Business confidential. Want any thing call 36 8. Y. Hampton. manager 2-6-tf
The age-herald., 1900-03-30

A MTDDLE-AGED GENTLEMAN, who has been a manufacturer for the Man chester markets, England, of all kinds of colored cotton goods fine and coarse, de- sires a position in Alabama as manager to introduce those similar goods. The advertiser is thoroughly practical In this class of trade. Address W. S., care Age Herald Birmingham, Ala. 3-2S-4t
The Lamar register., 1900-07-11
STREETS OF PEKTN
REEkING IN BLOOD

London, July THE Che Foo cor
respondent of the Express, telegraph
ing Thursday, says there is no longer
any doubt that disaster has overtaken
the Russian force of 5000 that left
Tien-Tsin for Pekin. June 11th. The
Russians had full field gun compile
ment and carried their own transports.
As nothing has been heard from them
for twenty-fotr days. it is assumed
that they have been overwhelmed.
Trustworthy news is received to the
effect that all the country TO the north
east of Pekin is covered with corpses
of men and horses of the western gar
risons. Fighting of a desperate char
acter took place in the immediate
neighborhood of Tien-Tsin June Both.
Emperor William has te1egraphed to
the commander of the German squad
ron in Chinese waters, to the governor
general of Shan Tung, to the viceroys
and TO others, offering n thousand taels
to anyone accomplishing the deliver
ance of any foreigner of any national
ity whatever. now shut up in Pekin,
who is handed over to the German
magistrate, and Offering to pay the ex-
penses of the publication of this offer
in Pekin.