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The age-herald., 1900-02-07
TAFT CHAIRMAN
 OF COMMISSION
President Begins Selecting New
 Board for Philippines.
ALL WILL BE CIVILIANS
The Appointment of Judge Taft May Mean His Final Selection as the First Civil Governor of
 the Archipelago

Washington, February 6.-The president
 has appointed Circuit Judge Taft, of Ctn- c.nnati, chairman of the Philippine com mission. He will sail from San Francisco some time after March 15 Judge Taft's place in the sixth judicial circuit will be filed by Judge Severance, of Michigan. The appointment of Judge Taft marks the first selection of the new Philippine commis- sion. There wLl be five members on the commission, and all of them will be civil
 fans. MT. Schurman, president of the ex-
 isdlng commission, has declined for busi-
 ness reasons to remain cn the commission, so Judge Taft will be president in his ptace. MT. DenDy and Professor Worcester have
 been invited to accept appointments but so far have not signlhed their intentions. Admiral Dewey will not go back to Ma
 nila, and General Otis will give way likely Ito civilian. Secretary Root said today that no fn- structlons had yet been framed for the new commission, but 1t would be easy to per
 ceiye by the sentiments set out Yn the
 presidents message on the subject what.
 these instructions would be.
 Judge Taft called at the war department
 today in company with Judge Day, late
 secretary of s,ate, and had iong talk with
 Secretary Root as to the plans for the conn
 mission. As some surprise had been
 caused by the willingness of Judge Taft to surrender a life position of the dignity | and emOiument of United States circuit judge to join the commission, it may be said that the prevalent impression is that as the commission shall have sue ceeded in replacing Jne existing military government in the isiands w1th stable civil government Judge Taft Will be named as the first civH governor general of the ar- chipeIago It is not thought dIhat thfs change will take place at once, but the commission is expected to move steadily to- ward 'tlnat object, and to set up local civil governments as fast as the FIliptnos slhall demoIst trate their woIiuainess
The age-herald., 1900-02-07
Mine Workers Adjourn

Indianapolis Ind, February 6.-The na- tdonal executive board of the United Mine Workers of America finished its session today, and adjourned to meet again in three months.
 The most important action taken at the session was the levyfng of an assessment upon the members of the order for the purpose of taking care of the strikers wh Q have been out in the southwest for nearly a year past fighting tine Big Four Coal company for an advance in wages.
 It was decided to require each member of the organization to pay 25 cents monthly so long as in the judgment of tlne board it is necessary to take care of the south western miners. This wll1 provide from $15, ,00O to $20, ,O00 per month for the strikers.
The age-herald., 1900-02-07
DEMOCRATS WANT JUNE CONVENTION It Is Said That MT. Bryan Favors Meeting on
 June 6.

Chicago, February 6.-The Chronicle to- morrow will say: According to advice, received at the democratic national head quarters there is a strong disposition among some of the leaders of the party, including W. J. Bryan, to settle upon June as the date for the national demo- cratic convention.
 It now appears that Colonel Bryan is taking considerable interest in the Pacific slope situation. The information is that the democratic state convention of Oregon will be held early in June and that the democrats of that state are being infiu- enced by Oregon's supposed prospective trans-Pacifc trade on an imperialistic basis.
 It is pointed out by Colonel Bryan's friends, who say they reflect his opinions, that the Oregon democrats who are dis posed to oppose imperialism would be materially in their campaign before the Oregon state convention were they able to point to an adopted policy of the national party organization as a reason vhy the Oregon democracy should op- pose imperialism. For these and other reasons Colonel Bryan and his intimate friends are quoted as being favorable to the holding of the democratic national convention on June 6.
 Chairman Johnson of the national execu- five committee said today:
 "I think the argument in flavor of hold ing the democratic national convention June has had considerable weight, al- though there appears to be considerable sentiment in favor of holding it still earlier"
The age-herald., 1900-02-07
Galveston City Railroad Sold

Galveston, Tex, February 6.-The Calves ton City railroad, comprising forty-one miles of electric railway, was sold today under order of the United States circuit court to Charles E. Hotchkiss, representing g the Guaranty Trust company of New York, trustee for the bondraoldens, and the re- organization committee, ncs bid being s905,- 000 The property was bonded for s1, ,060 0G0, and went into receyerspltp November 10, 1897, because of default in interest It was sold September 6, 1899, to Julius Runge. of Galveston, representing himself and other stockholders, for 905 900. but the terms of sale were not complied with and a resale was ordered
The age-herald., 1900-02-07

there was no attempt at display. The rela- tives had been driven to their respective homes, and not single carriage was in line.
 A guard of honor consisting of fifty. neighbcns, received the remains at the de- pot and another guard was in waiting for it at Odd Fellow hall. The detail of the police at the depot led the procession, fol- lowed by the guards of honor, mem bers of the legislature and of the court of appeals, Kenton County Bar association. Campbell County Bar association and other organiZa- tions, but the great bulk of the procession was made up of multitude of people who assembled at the depot and fell in along the line of march, so that it was necessary for the police to take charge when the remains cached Odd Fellows hai
 It was impossible to estimate the number of people along the line of march and at Odd Fellows hall during the first hour af- ter the funeral train but only small DOT tion could gain entrance during the early hours under the guidance of the officers.
 At no time during the forenoon was there any cessation of the current of people pass ing the catafalque. The remains lie in state here until 10 p. m and then they will be in charge of the guard during the night and conveyed back to Frankfort by special train tomorrow morning, when they will lie in state until the funeral at that place on Thursday.
The age-herald., 1900-02-07
Governor Tay,or in Confercuce

Frankfort, Ky, February GA long con- ference was held in the office of Governor Taylor tonight, those present being. besides Governor Taylor, Colonel Mengle, Colonel Williams, General Collier, Judge Yost and William Sweeny, the two latter being two of the attorneys of Governor Taylor. The conference was secret and none of those en- gagged in it would consent to talk. They al- lowed it to be tacitly understood. however, that the position of Governor Taylor was the same as that stated early in the evening to the Associated Press-that if fair and honest election was given to the state he would not allow any personal ambition of his town to remain in the way of settle ment. Ex-Governor Bradley and w. c. P. Breckenridge, the attorneys of Governor Taylor, will hold conference with him to- morrow.
The age-herald., 1900-02-07
AMERICAN SUPPLY
 TRAIN CAPTURED The Insurgents Ambush and XIII a Corporal and Five
 Privates.

Manila, February 7.-(Noon )-The insur- gents Monday captured a supply train of nine bull carts between Orani and Dinalu- plan, killing a corporal and five prives of Company G, Thirty-second infantry. The mounted men. The insurgents weakened the supports of a bridge over a creek, and the first cart went into the stream. While the escort was punched trying to haul the cart out of the water the insurgents fired a volley from the bushes, killing the six Americans and also two native drivers.
The age-herald., 1900-02-07
Feudist9 on rIni

London, Ky, February 6.-The trial of James Howard on the charge of having killed George Baker, of Clay county, begins tomorrow The killing was one of the re- suits growing out of the Baker-Howard fued of Clay county. There will be about forty witnesses present, and the Bakers and their adherents will be among them. Al Baker, one of the sons of George Baker, says there will not be any trouble. Judge Brown the trial judge, said tonight; "I have had the Bakers and Towards together before me in times past, and there was not the slightest trouble"
The age-herald., 1900-02-07
Louisiana PopuIIsts to Meet

Alexandria, La, February 6-The popu- list nominating convention met here today. It was we'll attended, and practically by delegates from the northern section of line state. After routine business a consIllta- Lon committee of two from each congress- fonal district was appointed to assist fin naming a state ticket to down FoSterism. The committee was instructed ito support Hon. D. M Sholars, of Oucahjta, for gov- erncr. Tine convection then adjourned un- tm tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1900-02-07

At the beginning of the afternoon session Senator Chandler announced that for the present the committee would exclude the question to put to Witness Falk as the Whitesides offer to bribe him for the Flathead counts returns. as it was only corelative matter. MT. Falkner stated that in the interest of Mir Clark he would announce the defense to prove by both MT. Falk and his wife that Whitesides had offered a bribe og I10OO to be allowed to tamper with the returns. The question was rejected under the former ruling.
The age-herald., 1900-02-07
Lighted Bomb Fonnd

Paris, February 6.-Some considerable ex- citement was caused by the announcement that a bomb had been found in the window ledge of the residence of Paul de Cassa gnac on the Boulevard MalesheIbes with the fuse lighted. The latter was extinguisned by a policeman. The chief of the munich pal laboratory said that the engine would have done much damage if it had ex- ploded.
The age-herald., 1900-02-07
COMMITTED SUICIDE
Mrs. w. E. Sistrunk Shot Herself -, Through the Heart

Montgornery. Ala, February s--At Tal- lassee, Ala. this morning Mrs. w. E. Sis trunk committed suicide by shooting her self uarousll the heart. Mrs. Sistrunk was member of one of the most distinguished families in ishis sbate
The age-herald., 1900-02-07

The Afternoon Session

thing" and that Whitesides was a fool if he did not get $15,0O0 for his vote.
The age-herald., 1900-02-07
THE WEATHER

AIABAldA-RAIN WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY; FOLLOWED BY CLEAR ING AND MUCH COLDTR.
The age-herald., 1900-02-07
Taylor Has Not Signed Yet

Frankfort, Ky, February 6.-It was re- ported in this city tonight that Senator Blackburn had telegraphed to Governor
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The age-herald., 1900-02-07

Y0ll expect to be successful during the
 year 1900 you must talk to the people.
 Advertisers will find The Age Herald d useful speaking-tube-it reaches all the people every day in the year.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.
FIRST REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD THIS SEASON.


BOARD THIS SEASON.
The first regular monthly meeting of
the board this season was held at the
association building last evening. The
following gentlemen were present: DR..
Livius Landlord, T. S. Southgate, Bar
ton Myers, c. C. Copper, w. H. Bar
nard. Frank Hitch, w. D. Reynolds,
DR.. N. A. McCurdy, A. S. Copper. ]. T.
Morelapd. T. J. Nottingham, G.. Benson
Ferebee and Secretary Meacham. -
The meeting was opened promptly
at o'clock with prayer by the presi-
dent, and a large amount Of business
was transacted with dispatch Reports
from the various departments of the
work were rendered showing a de-
cided gain in results since the improve
ments were made. These reports will
be presented to the public in full de-
tail in connection with the anniversary
exercises. a rising vote of thanks wa 8
rendered to both the retiring president,
Mr.. Southgate, and the retiring treas
urer MIR. Barnard, for their unyiring
efforts and faithful services during the
past years. The following committees
were appointed by the chair by nomi-
| nation:
Finance Committee-W. II. Barnard,
Luther Sheldon, Alfred Clay.
Rooms Committce-C. C. Copper T.
j. Nottingham and J. r. Moreland.
Committee on Treasurer's Report
G. B. Ferebee, DR.. McCurdy, t. j. Not
tinEham.
Auditing Committee-w. w. Vicar
and Luther Sheldon.
| The meeting adjourned ito meet one
week later at 5 O'Clock.
The remaining committees will be
announced by the president and re-
ports received by committees appointed
and other business transacted.
The vocal chorus recently organized
in the association is progressing very
rapidly. Five new members were re-
ceived last night. Prof. Womersley,
instructor of music in Norfolk public
schools, has been secured as the teach
er. Those desiring to avail themselves
of the benefits connected with this class
should apply at once. The methods
used are simple and easily followed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
Resignation of chairman Dey.

Captain VIM. w. Dey, chairman of
the City Democratic Executive Com
mittee. has rendered his resignation.
This rumor obtained limited circulation
Wednesday and yesterday. Last night
n representative of the VirginIan-Pilot
talked with Captain Dey, who said
that, as was generally known, he was
candidate for the Democratic nomi-
nation to succeed himself as Commits
sioner of Revenue, and for tf1rt REASON
alone had resigned. He did not feel
that 1T was proper for him to remain
at the head of the committee at a time
when other Democrats may aspire to
the position, at the hands of the party.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
Taken to the PenItentlary.

Eight prisoners were takeh to the
penitentiary from this district yester-
day afternoon via the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway by Guard Charles A. Bird
Ing, OF Portsmouth.
Six of the prisoners were taken from
the Norfolk county jail, and two from
the Norfolk city Jail. The latter were
Lilly Arlington (colored), who will
spend one year for grand larceny, and
Robert Daniel. sentenced to two years
for housebreaking.
Among those from the county jail
was the convicted murderer. Alex.
Tate (colored), who will spend the rest
Of his natural life in the penitentiary
unless pardoned. He is said to have
appeared very happy as marched hand
cufred with the other prisoners to the
wharf of the steamer Louise.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
A MERvY NEGRO.
HOW HE HELPED HIMSELF TIC
OTHER PEOPLES APPLES.

HOW 1E HELPED HIMSELF TO
OTHER PEOPLES APPLES
James Wilson has nerve that would
stop a freight train. Wilson is col
ored and drives truck. Yesterday
evening he went to the Old Dominion
Steamship Company's wharf, backed
his truck and proceeded to load there
on ten barrels OF apples consigned to
L. c. White & Co., OF Roanoke avenue.
After having completed the loading he
drove uptown and began disposing of
his load at the rate OF five barrels for
So. The people who purchased the
stolen fruit are Messrs, NJ. e l.. Seigel,
corner Queen and Brewer streets, three
barrels; Y. Cohn, corner Smith and
Queen streets, six barrels
The case was reported 10 the police
and Detectives Heppel and West were
assigned the task of bringing in Wilson.
They met him at the corner of Queen
and Chapel streets about o'clock, and
were led Il merry chase before getting
him in their clutches. He was finally
captured, however, and brought to the
station-ho
M IL l.. Seigel and Y. Cohn, who pur-
chased the apples. nine barrels in ALL
were also arrested and brought to the
station house, where they were bailed
IN the sum of $50 each for their appear
ance in the Police Court this morning
One barrel of the stolen apples has
not been accounted for as yet They
were valued at $3.50 per barrel.
Wilson is an old Jail bird and has re-
Gently completed a sentence for stealing
horse and wagon. He will be given
a hearing in the Police Court this morn
ing
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
ELLYsoN CLAIMS NORFOLK.
COMING CAMPAIGN AND CHAIR
MAN ELLYSON'S PROSPECTS.
(The Newport News Press.)

(The Newport News Press.)
The Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson has cast
his own political horoscope, according
to the Hon. Sam Stern, the well-known
Richmond politician, who is stopping at
the Lexington Hotel and is supreme,y
confident OF winning the Democrats
nomination for the Governorship. Mr..
Stern states that in q conversation he
had with Mr.. Ellyson on the subject
n few days ago. the latter assured him
that he had every reason to believe that
he would be the next Governor of Vir-
glnia.
MIR. Ellyson will have the support of
both Richmond and Norfolk beyond tho
shadow of a doubt" said MIR. Stern
lie failed to carry his own city at tho
last convention, it is true, and there has
always been in the past n good deal of
prejudice among the farmers against
giving the nomination to n Richmond
man; but conditions have changed ana
nilyson is to-day the strongest aspirant
10 the Gubernatorial chair in tho state
MI. Ellyson's words to me were thai
II ne could win the support of Rich
mond in the next convention he couId
WIN the nomination. He has the Cant
tai City with him this time. and can
absolutely count upon Norfolk, Norfoll,
county Portsmouth, Eynchburg. Man
field" CIV ones'er-
Mr. Stern added that the John w.
Daniel Club. of which he is president.
would endorse Mr.. Ellyson Mt a meeting
winch has been called for next Tues
day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
THE. LEAGUES DEMAND
City Electoral Board Given One
More Chance.
Failing Its Promise OF Now Reci.trn-
tion For city, Good Govornmon.
League will Pro.ons Bi,l to Legl.-
inture to Secure This.

The City League for Good Govern
ment held largely attended meeting
last night at the old Real Estate Elk
change room and Transacted Consider
able business. The meeting was har-
monious and enthusiastic, and many
new names were added to the roll.
Chairman Robert w. Shultice presided.
The committee appointed to CORE
spond with the Electoral Board of the
city presented its report as follows:
The committee, In pursuance OF the
object sought to be attained; wrote the
following letter to the Electoral Board
Of the city of Norfolk:
Norfolk, Va, Feb. 2, 1900.
To Messrs. A. ]. Dalton. Jefferson D..
Hofheimer and N. B. Joynes, consti-
tuting the Electoral Board of the City
of Norfolk, Virginia:
conference.-the undersigned were
appointed Thursday, February 1, 1900
by the City League for Good Govern
ment Of the city of Norfolk, q commit
tee to request that your honorable
board would provide for n new regis
tration of voters for all the election dis
tricts of said city prior to the election
to be held next May
This request is based upon the pres
ent condition of the registration books,
and upon the desire that the CITY or
Norfolk shall have an accurate and re-
liable registration.
we respectfully ask an early answer
to this request, and in the meantime
remain, Very truly yours,
j. e. HEATH,
C. A. NASH,
c. ]. COLLINS.
1VOR A. PAGE,
l.. D. STARKE, JRs
THE ANSWER.
To this letter the following answer
has been received:
Norfolk, Va, Feb. s. 1900.
To Messrs. James e. Heath and others
Committee:
Gentlemen:-Your communication of
the I'd was received. I have been in
structed by the president of the Elec
toral Board to say that the matters
contained IN your communication will
be considered at a meeting of the board
to be held very shortly
Very truly yours.
j. D. HOFHEIMER,
Secretary Electoral Board.
| IMMEDIATE ACTION DESIRED.
The committee were then instructed
to demand an immediate answer to the
question asked the Electoral Board.
and failing in receiving such within a
fair limit of time to proceed to draft
bNl to secure the new registration
asked for. to go before the present
Legislature and to present such bill
and urge its passage at once.
The league then went into the dis
cussion of plan of campaign, and
after considerable argument all har-
monious in line and differing only as
TO details, the matter was laid over to
the next meeting Tuesday, the 18th in
| slant. for final decision.
The meeting then adjourned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
THE FLEMMING TRIAL
The Jury Visited the Scene Of the
Killing, Yesterday Afternoon.
Tho Cours Hold Lato Night session
Last Night-Hord Fight Over Hn-
struotion. 10 tho Jury-Arsumont
Comes I'm To-day.

The Flemming trial. that will go
down in the annals OF Princess Anne
county as hard fought series of legal
battles between able counsel on both
sides, is drawing to a close.
Yesterday was the third day of the
trial, and interest in it still attracts a
large number of hearers, who keenly
watch Its progress.
The first witness put on the stand
yesterday was Flemming's wife, and
by her the defense attempted to prove
an alibi. Her testimony was similar
to that of other witnesses for the de-
Tense, that Flemming was absent from
his farm and at his mill from 10 a. IN.
to p. IN. OH the day of the killing of
Clarence Snyder.
SNYDER'S BROTHER TESTIFIES.
Mr.. J. l.. Snyder n brother of the
slain man. was placed on the stand by
the prosecution. He testified that at
the preliminary hearing Flemming in
troduced no witnesses to prove an
alibi. The prosecution made strong
use Of this evidence when they came
on as to instructions of the court to the
jury.
ALIBI EVIDENCE EXCLUDED.
In its instructions to the jury, the
court made a ruling that evidence of
an alibi not having been introduced at
the time OF the preliminary hearing,
should have no weight.
This was secured by the prosecution
after a hard struggle, during which
Mr. Wolcott. Of the prosecution, cited
authorities in support of such q rul-
ing.
VISIT TO FLEMMING'S FARM.
The jury. in charge of the Sheriff
and accompanied by the prisoner and
counsel on both sides. left Princess
Anne courthouse on the 2:41 p. m. train
for Flemmings farm to view the place
where Snydcrs body was found. the
place from which shots are alleged to
have been fired. the intervening space
of farm land. the (pine?) tree in which
the alleged hawks were, and other sur
roundinGs that might give them n
clearer idea. of matters connected with
the case. The party returned, after n
thorough inspection, on a special train
to Princess Anne courthouse.
A NIGHT SESSION.
A session of the court was held last
night until a late hour to argue in
structions to the jury. The ihstruc-
tons will be given to the jury this
morning. and arguments will then be-
gin.
1t is quite possible that tonight will
see the arguments still unfinished al
though it Is barely possible that the
case will go to the jury tonight.
1t is understood arguments will be
made by the counsel as follows: Com
~. =. a
prosecution: Mr. w. J. WhitehurSt, of
Princess Anne, for tha defense: Mr..
Harry *. Wolcott. of Norfolk. for the
prosecution; Mr.. George Mcintosh for
the defense, and Mr.. p. ]. Morris for
the prosecution.