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The age-herald., 1900-04-16
NO CHANGE IN THE
 STRIKE SITUATION
Only One or Two Trains Failed
 to Make Schedule Time.
TELEGRAPHERS CONFIDENT
Mrs. Thompson, Wife of Assistant Gen eral Superintendent of Southern Railway, Has Received a
 Threatening Letter

Atlanta, Ga, April 15.-The situation in the telegraphers' strike on the Southern railway is practically unchanged. The greatest delay to any passenger train dur ing the day was one hour, and only one or two trains failed to make schedule time into Atlanta.
 Mrs. J. S. B. Thompson, wife of the as- sstant general superintendent of the Southern railroad, received an anonymous letter two days ago, while her husband was out of town, saying that MT. Thomp- son would be killed if he did not quit his lying about the strike" Mrs. Thompson was also threatened. MT. Thompson treats the matter lightly, and says the eommuni- cationsis evidently from somebody who is innamed against the railroad as a result of the strike The letter is in the chirography of a telegrapher, and the envelope bears an Atlanta postmark. MT. Thompson says both passenger and freight trains are nov ing on time and that the only trouble the road is experiencing is from wire cutting The company, however, has offered re- wards in cases of this kind, and hopes to have the interruptions cease.
 Powell Makes Statement
 President Powell of the telegraphers to- night gave out the following from his head quarters in the Kimball house:
 "The conditions tonight are entirely sat isfactory to the men. Telegrams received by me from every division of the system indicate a feeling of unrest and dissatis- faction on the part of the train and engine men of the system as a result of the wreck on the Mobile division last night. I under stood one fireman was fatally and two trainmen seriously injured and two engines wrecked. This has brought home to the trainmen and engine men the danger of attempting to operate freight trains dur ing the strike.
 My: action in declaring boycott against the Southern has brought large number of telegrams today from ticket and freight agents on every railroad of any conse- quence from Maine to California promis- ing support.
 General Manager Cannon of the South ern has wired a lrage telegraph college at St. Louis to send many students pos sible to take the sprikers' places.
 "The freight blockade at the main divis- ion points of the road is growing daily. The company is unable to move this busi- ness because the tracks are being kept clear for passenger trains.
 T am preparing a letter to the business men and shippers of the south, asking their assistance and support in this strug gle, and asking them to divert their busi- ness to other lines"
 MT. Powell deprecates the reported cut ting of wires, and says
 uUira hav iS p1V OniniOU that the work has been done by the rail- road company officials or agents for the purpose of creating the impression that the strikers are adopting unlawful methods in conducting the strike.
 "The telegraphers are receiving the en- couragement of every class of railroad men and organized workingmen, and l am in receipt of great many communica- t.olls pedging support, financial and mor- al."
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
SERIOUS WRECK
 ON THE SOUTHERN Freight Train Jumped Track Near Huntsville and Two
 Men Were Killed.

Huntsville, April 15.-(Special.)-T fast freight No. 52 on the Memphis division of the Southern railroad jumped the track near Brownsboro, ten miles east of Hunts ville at o'clock this afternoon and piled up at the foot of high embankment. En- gineer Percy Armstrong of Stevenson and Fireman Sandy Osborne, colored, were in- stantly killed. Several members of the freight crew, whose names are unknown, were seriously injured. The train was composed of thirty cars and was going to Stevenson. Eight loaded cars piled up on top of the engine and caused immense dam age The track is torn up for a distance of 300 feet. The wrecker from Tuscumbia reached the scene about o'clock. Traffic between Chattanooga and Huntsville will be delayed all night. The bodies of the dead trainmen were brought here.
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
WRIGHT DIED FROM
 EFFECT OF WOUND
Held Mrs. Lothridge BIameleSS
 on His Death Bed.
THE POLICE ARE SUSPICIOUS
Coroner Will Investigate the Case of the Millionaire Tire Manuractur- er-Soa-in-Law Makes
 Explanation

Chicago, April 15.-Rufus Wright, the millionaire manufacturer of rubber tires, who was shot during a scuffle for possess sion of a revolver in the apartments of Mrs. Louisa Lottridge at the Leland hotel died today from the effects of the wound The body of the millionaire is now at un- dertaking rooms where an inquest will be held tomorrow. It is the opinion of the police that the coroner's investigation will mark the close of the sensational case. statement by the deceased to the police that the shooting was accidental will, it is thought, clear Mrs. Lottridge of all responsibility. Wright died with words of exeulpation on his lips for the woman whose revolver was responsible for his death. He persisted in saying that the woman was not to blame for his condition and that he had the revolver in his hand when it was discharged
 MT. Wright's son-in-law and partner, Fred Morgan, was at his side at death. MT. Morgan held that his father-in-law was on an errand to help friend who had become entanged with the woman, when he re- ceived his death wound Although he ad- mits he offer no evidence, Chief Of De- teotives Colleran strongly believes that the weapon was not in the hand of Wright when it was discharged. A careful exami- nation of the wound, he says, will show that it would be impossible for Wright to have held the weapon in his hand. Captain Colleran says also that Mrs. Lottridge said she could not remember whether the weapon was in her hand or in Wrights. He also cites the fact that Wright's beard is not singed it would have been had a weapon been discharged close to his head. His face is not marked with powder. In fact, Captain Coleran says there is nothing to show that he held revolver close to his face.
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
IMPROVED SERVICE

Via Southern Railway to Russellville, Tus-
 cumbia, Sheffield and Florence, and All
 Points on the Northern Alabama Rail-
 way.
 Effective April 2, oSuthern railway train 35, will leave Birmingham at 1920 p. m., making close connection at Parrish Ala, with the Northern Alabama railway for the above mentioned points, also train 36 ar irving at Birmingham D. m. will make close connection from points on the North ern Alabama railway to Birmingham.
 For informa ton call on any agent or ap- ply to c. E. Jackson, T. P. A., Birming- ham, Ala. 4-6-tf
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
vertise in the Age-Herald.
FLORIDA, CUBA
Or Porto Rico Via the Southern Ra!l.
 way.

Double daily service on quick and conven- ient schedule is now offered via Southern Railway to points in Florida. making close connection for Cuba or Porto Rico via either Tampa or Miami. Through sleeper Birmingham to Jacksonville. leaving Bir- mingham 4:40 D. m; also through sleeper Atlanta to Tampa, connecting with morning train from Birmingham
 This Is the most comfortable and best route to points in Florida, Cuba or Porto Rico. Cheap excursion rates now in effect.
 For rates, schedules, sleeper reservations, etc., apply to any agent Southern Railway. or c. E. Jackson. T. P. A., Birmingham, Ala u-29-tf
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
WINTER TOURIST TICKETS
To Florida Via Central of Georgia Rail-
 way.

Winter tourist tickets are now on sale to all resort places in Florida The Central of Georgia Railway offers greatly im- proved schedules and service from all points north, west and northwest to Flor ida. Through Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars St. Louis to Jacksonville, via Atlanta, Ma con and Lake City.
 Train leaving Birmingham daily at 2:40 D. m. carries Palace Sleeping Car "Bir- mingham" to Savannah. making close con- nection at Macon with the Dixie Flyer Pullman Sleeping Car to Jacksonville. For descriptive advertising matter, sched- ules. rates, etc., apply or write to
 SOLON JACOBS, Commercial Agt.,
 JACK w. JOHNSTON, U. T. Agt.,
 Birmingham. Ala.
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
REDUCED RATES TO NEW YORK.

For Meeting of General Society of the Daughters of the Revolution, April 23-27, 1900
 A rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip on the certificate plan has been authorized via Central of Georgia railway and Ocean Steamship company to this meeting, and all who wish to attend should avail themselves of this delightful route with its elegant accommodations and rnequalled service.
 For particulars in regard to certificate plan, reservation in sleeper and steamer, Atc, call on or address, Solon Jacobs, Commercial Agent, 2015 First Ave.
 4-6-to-4-27
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
A QUIET WEEK
Business on the London Exchange Was
 Very Tame

London, April 16-Owing to the Easter tide holiday business on the stock exchange last week was very quiet. There was lit tie change in prices, which show dis tinct firmness, and the markets seem in 8 healthy condition.
 Holders of Americans have been realiz- ing to such an extent at one time to cause a reaction but Americans closed bet ter. Baltimore and Ohio ordinary rose on the week 1 point, and do. preferred 3h points. Norfolk and Western common rose 1H, and the preferred stock 1A. In most other cases the movement was downward, Pennsylvania and Union Pacific falling each 1A.
 Mines were sluggish throughout the week. Money was in moderate demand, call money per cent; three months bills to As.
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Of the Presby terian Church of the United
 States, Atlanta, Ga., May 17-26, 1900.
 For the above occasion the Southern rail- way announces the low rate of one fare for the round trip from all points on its line to Atlanta, Ga., and return Tickets on sale May 15, 16, and r, 1s00 with final limit for return May 29
 For further information call on any agent of Southern railway or addess c. D. Jack son, T. P. A., Birmingham. Ala. 4-6-to4-27
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
GRAND JURY
Will Resume Investigation of Goebel
 Assassination

Frankfort, Ky, April 15.-The grand ju- ry. which has spent the last two weeks in- vestigating the assassination of Governor Goebel, will reconvene tomorrow and re- sume the investigation if is understood that nearly all of the witnesses nave been heard, and the report Is expected very soon.
The age-herald., 1900-04-16

night. The Western Union has established connection west and south which enables it to handle all business except to local points, Wires are still being cut in local territory. Railroad and Western Union people say they have operators in abund- ance, but there is shortage in linemen.
The age-herald., 1900-04-16

sively and cured thousands of paueneS, s,h'ea fering with all manner of private tlou so,. Sexual Weakness, Syphilis, strlctuse, of orrhoea. etc. 1 offer you oav be a stranger to % you. % If so. I refer sans, ySa with permission 10 First National cnnnty Alabama National Bank Jefferson orers. Savings Bank and Steiner Bros, S.ra cts' as to my responsibility for my cnt-nent. Write for apy prices psendI snd terms % Address pr Y. E. Holloway, Watts Bldg, Third AIa and Twentieth street. Birmingham Tven-
 Office corner Third avenue ana .nina teth street. over Singer Sewing sxt company. Entrance on Third avemue co,n. door to Birmingham Water WorAs
 pany.
 Office hours s:so a. m. to 5:3o p. m. SUA days. 10 a.. m. to IA m.
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
Mrs. McCurdy Dead

Selma, April 14.-(SpeciaL)-M w. D. McCurdy. of Lowndes county, died at the infirmary in this city last night. Mrs. Me- Curdy was brought to this city few days ago for medical treatment in very dan- gerous condition, from which she died at 7:30 last night.
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
IMPROVED SERVICE
To Rome and Dalton. via. the Southern
 Railway.

Effective January l5, the Southern Rail- way inaugurated double daily service be- tween Anniston and Rome. Ga.
 New train makes close connection with trains 3S and 37 between Birmingham and Anniston.
 Passengers can now leave Birmingham at 6OO a. m. arrive at Rome at 11:50 a. m., re- turning, leave Rome at $50 p. m. and ar rive at Birmingham at 10:00 p. m.
 l-17-30t.
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
COLSON'S TRIAL
Will Begin at Frankfort, Ky, Tomor-
 row

Frankfort, Ky, April 15.-Next Tuesday will begin the trial here of Ex-Congress- man David G. Colson, the surviving prin- cipal in the Colson-Scott duel of January 16, in which Lieutenant Ethelbert Scott. Charles Julian and Luther A. Demaree were killed and several others injured The trial of Colonel Colson will bring many here from the mountain district.
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
There is Hut one BUDwEIsER

and that is the product of the Anheuser- Busch Brewing Assn. It leads other beers in quality and output-over half billion bottles of the original having been con- stunned by discriminating public. Meyer Marx Co.,, wholesale dealers, Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
All Passenger Train on Time

Ashville N. C., April 15.-All passenger trains on the Southern Railway arrived and departed on time here today. Rail- road authorities say arrangements are per- fected for moving six freight trains each way on all divisions Tn North Carolina to-
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES

Most men fall ID business by trying to do too many things. 10 be sue.
 cessful every one should select some one special business. and to that devote his whole time and a attention. For the nost thirteen years in the city of BIT, mingham, Ala. have treated excie-
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
At Knoxville

Knoxville. Tenn, April 15-The strike on the. Knoxville division of the Southern did not prevent all the passengers from moving on time today. Freight trains which run on regular schedules are also running on time, claim the railway of ficialss Superintendent Ewing's reports show a movement of 31S cars of coal yes- terday, two sections of freight No. "A and two sections of freight No. A toward Asheville, also other freights in other di- rections.
 Arrests of former operators of Sweetwa- ter and Bearden were made yesterday on the grounds that they had cut the wires at Sweetwater. Guards are being kept at several telegraph stations to prevent any one entering the operators office.
 Superintendent Ewing says that PowelPs statement that traffic is blocked on this division is false Two night operators and three agents went out today.
The age-herald., 1900-04-16

Diamond brooches. A. s. Smith, jeweler, 2O3 N. 2Oth st.
The age-herald., 1900-04-16
|
 NON'S STATEMENT
Says Strike Ought to be Considered at
 an End

Washington, April 15.-Third Vice Presi- dent and General Manager Cannon of the Southern Railway tonight made the fol- lowing statement concerning the strike:
 "The so-called strike. if it ever existed, of the telegraphers, might be considered ended. Out of total of some 1,400 opera tors, less than 10 per cent. left the serv- ice of the company, whose places have now been supplied and there is absolutely no interruption in the telegraph system from this cause and passenger and freight traffic is being conducted without any de- lay. The report of the annulment of trains into Chattanooga, or, for that matter, on any portion of the road is entirely without foundation. Telegrams and telegraphic re- ports of train movements were received to- day from all superintendents of the line, indicating normal conditions and a gen. eral desire for reinstatement of the opera tors who left the service, the citizens of some of the towns interceding for some of them. The company will prosecute in the courts. any person interfering with the conduct of it's business, several arrests hay ing been made, and others will follow"
The age-herald., 1900-04-16

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-08

will not require to be told that it is a
thing that one wants plenty of grit to
stick at.
The connection between gymnastic
exercises and Juggling at a rope may
not be very apparent at first sight. But
the preparatory work above described
is really an important part Of an elab-
crate system of training far more
elaborate system than the majority OF
folk ever imagine tug-of-war team
would have to undergo. 1t hardens and
develops all the muscles OF the body
and brings up the stamina of the men
to a point which enables nthem to
stand the exertion of tough pull. But
it is. after all, mere preparation.
The actual training in pulling is a
thing not quite apart, but altogeth-
er unconnected with gymnastics. 1t is
carried out in this wise: A 64-pounder
gun, weighing about $500, resting on
standing carriage, Is placed upon a
ramp, i. e., a mound OF earth that
slopes at a particular angle. To this
a rope is attached, and the team have
to pull the gun up the incline. At the
outset this is a very tough Job. Pulling
Iuc gun Qp dill luClluc III ILLS UQduu6T
means shifting great deal OF weight,
AS the wheels of the carriage are of
wood and don't revolve very easily
this makes the task all the more ardu-
Gus.
But with practice the men become
able to run up the gun quite easily.
The incline is then made sleeper and
the trainer does not permit them to
pull up the weight right away. They
have to start 1t and then hang on so as
to keep the gun from running back. In
this way the team learn to hold their
ground against opponents at those crit
zeal moments when neither side is gain
ing, and the team which. is moved first
gets pulled over. Ability to hang on at
such time usually means success in
the end. A signal from their trainer
and the team, who have hitherto been
pulling with their faces to the gun,
turn quickly round and walk away"
This manoeuvre. executed at the
right moment, will usually give an i'm
petus that gains victory.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-08

don't miss any opportunity that pre-
sents itself of feasting your eyes upon
such an inspiring sight. And mark the
systematic way in which the teams go
about their work; how every ounce OF
weight is made to tell most effectively,
and every slight advantage gained Is
turned to the fullest account. A mill
tary tug-of-war is not merely so much
haphazard pulling at a rope, but in the
majority OF cases a fine exhibition of
logged pluck and physical endurance,
given by soldier athletes who have been
carefully trained to the work
When the team has been selected The
trainer, who is usually a non-commis-
stoned or warrant officer, takes them in
hand daily for course Of Instruction.
A good trainer is a first essential in
every form of sport and only experts
are selected for the work.
The method of training is carefully
arranged SO as to develop all the mus
cles of the body. First tie men are taken
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for some considerable time, then, at
signal from the trainer over go the
whole team, as one man, upon their
backs, where they lie, like the man in
the song, upside down with their
heels sticking up in the air. Lying
nat upon their backs, the men raise
| their legs up and down as orders are
given. This is termed the bending exer-
ciSes and is an important part OF those
exercises designer to give suppleness
to the body
The training so far as the gymna-
SUM is concerned, ends with spell
On the bridge ladder. Everybody who
has had experience of a gymnasium
will know what this is. One after the
other the men spring along the ladder
by their arms, dropping of at one end
| and beginning again quickly at the
other. so that there is row of ath-
letic figures continually dangling be-
meath this appliance. If you have ever
tried the bridge ladder yourself, you
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-08
RACE WAR IMMINENT.
Whites and Negroes on the Point of
Collision at Washington, Pa.

WASHINGTON, Pa, November T.
The greatest excitement prevails here
at a late hour tonight and a serious
race war is feared before morning.
Four members Of Company H, Tenth
regiment, Claude Duffy, George Barr,
David Currin and Charles Rogers were
attacked on Main street last night by
negroes and all badly injured. Com
pany H had meeting in the Armory
here to-day and decided to patrol the
town and are out in the streets in
squads tonight.
Both whites and blacks are out on
the streets in force, and the citizens
of the town are in a dangerous mood.
Reports OF assaults on whites are COM
ing in hourly. In Washington bor-
ough there are about 5000 negroes, and
the outbreak has been instigated by
the Southern negroes recently brought
here by contracting firms
A large number Of extra policemen
have been sworn in, and five arrests of
negroes have been made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-08
THE NEXT SENATE.

WASHINGTON November 1.-THE
next Senate, assuming that the State
Legislatures will fulfill their duty and
choose Senators to represent their
States, will stand, on the basis Of yes
terday's election, 40 Republicans, q
Democrats and Independents, with
the Legislatures In doubt in three
states, with the privilege of electing
five Senators at this time. The Leg
islatures in doubt are Delaware and
Nebraska, in each of which States two
Senators are to be chosen, and Idaho,
with one Senatorial chair to be filled.
Among those classed in the independ-
ent column are Senators Stewart, OF
Nevada, and Kyle, of South Dakota
who in the last Congress acted with
the Republicans on all party matters;
Turner, of Washington, and Harris, OF
Kansas, who acted with the Demo
Gratis. and Wellington. Of Maryland.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-08
ANOTHER SECRET AGREEMENT,

LONDON, November THE Novoe
Vremya says the st. Petersburg cores
pendent of the Daily Express, wiring
before the reelection OF Mr. McKin-
ley was known at the Russian capital,
announces with Official sanction that
an understanding has been reached be-
wteen Russia, France and the United
States and Japan by way of counter
poise to the Anglo-German agree
ment, adding that the results will be-
come specifically apparent If Presi-
dent Mckinley Is reelected.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-08
TRAINING A TEAM
FOR A TyG-OF-NAR.
THERE ARE NO MILITARY SPORT
ING DAYS THAT DO NOT IN
CLUDE THIS VERY INTER-
ESTING PASTIME.

There is never a military sport
without tug-of-war in the programme,
and this IS always one of the mos
popular items. Upon the face of it a
tug-of-war seems very simple sort of
sport. Get a stout rope and twenty
stalwart men, and you can have a go I'd
tug-of-war at any time. At least, that
is how the matter presents itself to the
casual observer. The real aspect s a
vastly different one.
Have you ever seen two military
teams pulling one against the other for
the honor of their regiments?. II not,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-08

brought around daily in barrels and
buckets while the only provision for
the sewage is found in the night carts,
which go out of the gates laden with
offal and return with fresh provisions
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JOHN ]. LENTZ ELECTED.

COLUMBUS, O., November Com
plete unofficial returns give Lentz
(Democrat) II over Tompkins CRep.)
in the Twelfth Congressional district.
Owing to the close vote the Official
count viii be made tomorrow.
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nature was not disclosed. 1t is Mr.. Bry-
ans intention to remain in Lincoln at
least until he is thoroughly rested.
To newspaper correspondents he asked
to be excused from outlining his future
action.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-08

from the farms in the morning Some
times the city fathers are prevailed
upon to sprinkle a small area by hand,
as shown in the illustration; but this
affords only temporary relief.