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The age-herald., 1900-12-25
A FAMOUS SCOUT
 SHOOTS HIMSELF Suicide Followed Death of a
 Young Woman CASE SHROUOED IN MYSTERY Occurred in the Hawaiian Capital. British Warshp at Hilo En Route to Panama-Training Ship
 Adams at Honolulu.
CASE SHR0UOED IN MYSTERY

Honolulu, December r, via San Francis co, December 24,-Frank P Bennett, the well known scout, committed suicide here by shooting himself in the head last Thurs day. His suicide followed the death by poisoning of Miss Clara Schneider, a young woman with whom he had much associat- ed. Bonnet was an Indian fighter of na- tional reputation, having been one of the three survivors of the famous company of which Buffalo Bill is best known and hav- ing taken a prominent part in running down the Apache, Geronomo, to earth Miss Schneider was a domestic in the fam fly of Hon. Paul Neumann. A post mor- tenn examination showed that her death had been due to morphine poisoning.
 Documents indicated that Bennett had borrowed S400 from her. On the night be- fore Miss Schneider's death she left her room. it is said, for the purpose of meet ing Bennett. She did not come home until early the next morning and was not seen alive again except for few unconscious moments at the last. The post mortem in- dicated that the poison had been taken with some food. It is not known whether she met Bennett this night or not, but she said she was going to see him and get the money. Bennett shot himself the day af- ter the girls death, but his body was not found until three days later when the po- lice were looking for him to ask about Miss Schneider.
 The British sloop of war Iracuous has ar rived at Hilo She left Esquimault some time ago under orders to proceed to Pana- ma to inquire into the seizure of British steamer by the Colombian government She is expected to call at Honolulu in a few days The United States training ship Adams also arrived at Hilo last week and came to Honolulu today.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Black Patti Troubadours.

This afternoon and tonight the Black Patti Troubadours will be seen at the Jef- ferson Thea tre. This attraction has been here before and on the occasion of its for Their audiences apparently enjoyed the per- formances given by the company. Not much Is claimed for this aggregation further than the fact that they are probably the best opponents of their peculiar style of enter tanment now before the public As singers, buck dancers and cake walkers they easily stand ahead of any performers of their race. The balcony will be reserved for col ored patrons at both performances. Re- served seats will be sold for the matinee to- daV
The age-herald., 1900-12-25
MIR. BRYAN
Will Come Back at Cleveland in Chi
 cago Speech.

Chicago, December 4.-The Chronicle says:
 "William Jennings Bryen will answer ex- President Cleveand's criticism of the Dem- ocratic party at the annual banquet of the w. J. Bryan League of Chicago on the an- niversary of the battle of New Orleans Jan uary 8.
 ''1She affair will take place at the Sher- man House. It will be Bryan's first public speech since his second defeat for the Pres idency.
 Announcement was made last evening at the meeting of dhe County Democracy by Robert B Burke of the acceptance of Mr Bryan of an invitation to speak on Jackson day Mr. Bry ans subject is De- mocracy.
 ''Besides Bryan the other speakers who have accepted are ex-Governor w. J. Stone of Mssour; Congressman Carmarck of Tennessee, aRl MT. Burke says it is probable that Governor Beckham of Ken lucky will be the fourth orator."
The age-herald., 1900-12-25
ISLAND OF LEYTE.
Several Soldiers Killed in Engagement
 With Insurgents.

Manila December PA dispatch to the Associated Press from the Island of Leyte shows that there is still considerable tur- moil on the west coast but that the east coast is quiet, he leaders having retired to the mountains Lieut.. Frank F. Lynch and three men of the Forty-fourth Volun- teer Infantry were wounded near Ilongas on the west coast. Two men of Company L, Forty-third Infantry, were killed, and three of Company L were wounded Deeem- Der 13 near Miguel, northwestern Leyte. No decided results have been secured by the two thousand United States troops distrib- uted among the coast towns of Samar.
The age-herald., 1900-12-25
FIRST SHIPMENT
Of Wheat from the West Via the Suez
 Canal.

Tacoma, Wash, December 24-The Brit ish ship Glenlochy, now in the harbor, is to establish a precedent in the exportation of Pacific coast wheat. She is to load with 221, 16S bushels in sack, and will sail for Liverpool via the Suez canal, being the first steam vessel to go from Tacoma to Europe over that route with wheat There is a difference between this route and that around Cape Horn of 1900 miles, but the price of fuel at the coaling ports of South America is so much higher that it will be economy to sail the additional 1900 miles, The Glenlochy will coal in Japan and at Port Said, which latter port it expects to reach in siXty-fve days or less.
The age-herald., 1900-12-25
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Nathan Hale.

An interesting item of news for the play going public of Birmingham is the fact that the management of the Jefferson have se- cured for New Years attraction, Decem- Der 31, and January 1, Clyde Fitch's stirring revolutionary play, Nathan Hale, which will be given with all the scenery and eos- tuning that was seen during it's memorable run at the Knckerbocker Theatre, New York. The company that will interpret the play is one over which the author, MT. Fitch, is said to be very enthusiastic, and will be headed by MT. Howard Kyle and Miss Nannette Comstock
The age-herald., 1900-12-25
IMBlBED THE SPIRIT.
Messenger Boy Who Went to South
 Africa Himself Warlike.

New York, December A.-Frank Smith, the boy district messenger of Brooklyn who took a message of greeting from American school children to President Kruger, was in police court today charged with hurling a pavement stone through a show window on December 15. Smith told the court that he had been provoked to the deed by an assault committed upon him by the proprietor of the place. He was paroled after 8 warning
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Notice.
Birmingham, Ala. De

Birmingham Ala. Dec. 2, 1900. A meeting of the stockholders of the Ber- ney National Bank will be held at it's bank ing house in Birmingham Ala, at 12 m. on Tuesday, January S. 1901, for the election of directors for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. At this meeting the stockholders will be asked to amend the articles of incorporation so as to reduce the number of directors to such number as they may deem proper, not less than five.
 w. w. CRAWFORD
 12-S-1mo. Cashier.
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receiving the wound. On the other hand, friends of the author say that man like Captain Thorne would act just the same were the scene a reality. He is man of wonderful nerve they declare, and cite in- stances in his life to back up their asser- tion. However it is a point that will never be definitely settled.
The age-herald., 1900-12-25
Mrs. winsIow's Soothing Syrup.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL REIN WHILE TEETHING, with PER FECT sUCCESS.It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COL1C, and is the best rep- edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists 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.
The age-herald., 1900-12-25
BUDGET OF NEWS
 FROM FLORENCE Southern Railroad Company Re- duceS Tolls on Bridge
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
F1ighwaymen Are Operating Actively. Another Shipment cf Iron to Eng Iand-Storm Did Much Dam-
 aqe-Burnet Smith Dead.

Florence, December 2i.-(Special.) = The Southern Railway has reduced the tolls on the bridge across the Tennessee river at this place, the new schedule of tolls going into effect today. The Southern and the citizens of Florence made a compromise last year on the excessive tolls which had been fought for years in the courts by the citizens of Lauderdale and ColbSt Coun- ties, and the further reduction of one-half of the original schedule came as sur prise as it was entirely voluntary and un- expected. The Southern management has shown a disposition to be very liberal since the new organization several years ago.
 Two hold-ups are reported from South Florence, across the river from this city, yesterday A negro farmer was relieved of $40 on his way home, and an unknown man reported to the police of this city that he had been held up at the Louisville and Nashville trestle while on his way to Flor ence on horseback. He refused to give his name, as he did not desire any notoriety. Hold-ups at this place have become so common that people are afraid to pass this point at night unarmed.
 An epidemic of mad dogs has caused 6
 
 No less than half dozen dogs have been killed that were supposed to have the rabies. A mad dog on the principal street of the city bit the St. Bernard of T. 10. Brooks and a mule before it was killed. The St. Bernard has been placed in the hands of pr. Van Dyke, a veterinary sur geon, for treatment, it is a very yalu- able animal, and everything possible will be done to save it from the rabies.
 
 The Sloss-Sheffield Iron and Steel Com pany have just completed a shipment of 900 tons of high grade foundry pig to Man. chester, England. This is the fourth export shipment made from the Philadelphia fur mace of this city in the past sixty days.
 The high winds of Saturday cut off all telegraphic communication with the out side world. The wires are still down and the break has not yet been located. No serious damage has been reported from this section but the rainfall was very heavy last night.
 The main artery of the city sewerage has been completed and accepted by the city. The Mayor and finance committee are ad- vertising for the sale of the first install ment of city bonds for sewerage. The bonds are 20-year per cent bonds.
 Burnet Smith died yesterday and was buried today. He was the son Of MT G. H. Smith, United States commissioner, and only returned last week from the Hawaiian Islands, where he has been the past two years as civil engineer and chemist. De- ceased has been in failing health and was only able to reach home after avery try ing trip of two weeks.
The age-herald., 1900-12-25
New Orleans Firm Sole Bidder.

Washington, December 24-Kelly and Hart of New Orleans were the sole bidders from the work of dredging and deepening the channel in the Dry Tortugas harbor Their offer was 50 cents per cubic yard. This is merely continuation of task be- gun about year ago. The Navy Depart ment is making inquiries, and has not yet awarded the contract.
The age-herald., 1900-12-25
Roland Reed is Better.

New York, December 24-Roland Reed the actor was removed today from St. Luke's Hospital to his home on West Twenty-second street. He has improved very much.
The age-herald., 1900-12-25
12-S-1mo.
SPECIAL RATES BY SOUTHERN RAILWAY

The Southern Railway now has on sale winter tourist rate tickets to all prominent resorts for the winter season. Elegant train service on quick and convenient schedules.
The age-herald., 1900-12-25
Earthquake in Hayti.

Port-au-Prlnce, Hayti, December 4-(Via Hay tien Cable )-There was strong earth quake shock here today. but no damage was done
The age-herald., 1900-12-25
Famous Painter Dead.

St. Petersburg. December 24 = Grizeno- kok the-Painter, is dead.
The age-herald., 1900-12-25

Remember the Southern Railway now op- crates a through sleeper Birmingham to Richmond, Va, leaving Birmingham train No &C., 4:40 p. m; no change now.
 Apply to union depot ticket office, or Southern Railway passenger office, No. 2O19 First avenue for full particulars.
The age-herald., 1900-12-25

Annual convention Southern Educational Association, Richmond, Va, December 27-29 Rate one fare for the round trip, plus s2 for membership fee. Tickets on sale December 25-26, limited for return to Jan nary 2 1901.
The age-herald., 1900-12-25

The main artery of the city sewerage has been completed and accepted by the city The Mayor and finance committee are ad' vertising for the sale of the first install ment of city bonds for sewerage. The bonds are 20-year per cent bonds
The age-herald., 1900-12-25
WOMAN'S KIDNEYS. WOm6n as Well as Men Suff6r and fire Mdd0 Miserable bU KIdn6U and Bladder Troubles. To Prove what SWdmDROOt the Great Kdn6B Rem6du will do for you, Every Reader Of th6 Hg6-H6rdd May
 Have Sample Bottle Sent Free bV Mdil

form her necessary work, who is alway tired and overwrought, who feels that tn
The age-herald., 1900-12-25

cares of life are more than she can stand. It is a boon to the weak and ailing.
 It used to be considered that only urinary and bladder troubles were to be traced td the kidneys, but now modern science proves that nearly all diseases have their beginy ming in the disorder of these most impor- tant organs.
The age-herald., 1900-12-25

The high winds of Saturday cut off all telegraphic communication with the out side world The wires are still down and the break has not yet been located. No serious damage has been reported from this section, but the rainfall was very heavy last night.
The age-herald., 1900-12-25

M6S. IT. N. " WHEELER.' Swamp-Root will do just as much for any housewife whose back is too weak to per
The age-herald., 1900-12-25

The Sloss-Sheffield Iron and Steel Com pany have just completed a shipment of 300 tons of high grade foundry pig to Man chester, England. This is the fourth export shipment made from the Philadelphia fur mace of this city in the past sixty days.
The National tribune., 1900-04-19

and good conduct, and WIS highly COM
mended by his divisional officer.
MahOn, James; boy, u. >. =. Brooklyn,
in the engagement of Mobile Bay, Aug. 3
1864. He was commended for conspicu-
Gus bravery in performing his duties in tho
WAS riddlcd very much and i'll the immcdl-
ate vicinity Of the shell whips, which Were
twice cleared of men by bursting shells.
Mack, John: seaman on board the u. s.
S. Headrick Hudson. He was one Of the
men of howitZer crew cooperating with
the army i'll the military and naval cXpedi-
ton at St. Marks, Fla, March and 6.
1863. He was commended for c0olness
and determination under fire, showing re-
markable efforts to assist i'll transporting
the gun and for remaining by the gun
throughout u severe engagement i'll man
ncr which was highly crcditablc to the
service.
MADDEN. William; coal passer on board
the I. 5. >. Brooklyn in the engagement
Of Mobile Bay, Aug. ;, 1864. He was
commended for conspicuous bravery in
performing his duty i'll the powder division
at Il point where the ship was riddlcd very
much in the immediate vicinity of the shell
whips, which were twice. cleared OF men by
bursting shells.
Martin, VIM: Captain Of 4 gun on board
the L. 5. 5. Naruna III the attacks upon
Forts Jackson and St, Philip, April -
1862. He is mentioned as having done
duty through the thickest of the fight with
great coolnesS and danger 10 the enemy"
McCullock, ADAM seaman on board the
L. ;. 5. Lackawanna. He was wounded
but would not leave his quarters, although
ordered To do so, and remained at the gun
until the action was over.
Melville, Charles; ordinary seaman on
board the L. 5. 5. Hartford in the engage
mcnt in Mobile Bay, Aug. ), 1864. Ad-
miral Farragut said of him: This man
Qoader of Il gum was severely wounded by
n piece of shell; he was taken below, but re-
fused To remain there, and although
scarcely able TO stand performed his duties
until the end OF the action
Mlt1lin, James; landsman on board the
U. 5; ;. Brooklyn in the engagement in
Mobile Bay, Aug. ), 1864. He was com
mended for bravery in performing his duties
III the powder division at point where tho
ship was riddled very much and in the i'm
mediate vicinity of the shell whips, which
were twice cleared of men by bursting
Shells
Moore, Geo; seaman; was one of tho
crew of the first cutter of the u. S. s. Rhode
island on the night of Dec. 80, 1862 The
cutter was engaged i'll saving the lives o
the officers and crew of the Monitor. They
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had saved a number, and it was owing tC
their gallantry and zeal and desire to save
others that they became separated from the
Rhode Island and We're adrift for several
hours.
Osepins. Christian; seaman. He was
awarded 4 medal for jumping overheard
from the Il. 5. Tug Fortune, May I, 1882
at Hampton Roads, Va, and rescung
from drowning James Waters, Gunner's
Mate.
Pease, Joachine, (colored); on board the
u. S. :. kearSarge when she destroyed the
Alabama off Cherbourg, June 10, 1864.
He exhibited marked coolness. and was
highly commended by his divisional Off
Ger for the bravery he displayed and his
good conduct.
France, George; Captain of the Main,
top on board the L. :. $. Ticonderoga on
1864, and Jan. 13, IA, 10. 1865. He was
commended for coolnesS and good conduct
as Captain Of a gun.
Price. Edward; CoXswain on board the
L. =. :. Brooklyn in the engagement i'll
Mobile Bay, Aug. ., 1864. He was COM
mended for great coolneSs and bravery
displayed under fire. His gun became
disabled by the sponge breaking, leaving
the head i'll the gun. He proceeded To
clear it by pouring powder into the vent and
blowing the sponge head out.
Province, George; ordinary seaman
DtlOllSilS lD lilc L. IodillclSO uG
Cuba. He was commended for his bravery
in the attack of Fort Fisher Jan. II. 1865,
and was one of the boats crew for Gen.
Terry; he was the first to enter the fort
after the assault.
Pyne. George; seaman on board the Z.
5. :. Magnolia. He was one of the how
itZer crews that co-operated with the army
i'll naval and military expedition to Saint
Marks, Fla, March ) and q, 1865. and
was commended for coolness and determi-
nation under fire showing a remarkable
effort III assisting to transport gun, and
for remaining by his gun throughout Il
severe engagement in a manner highly
creditable To the service.
u. s. S. SANTIAGO DE CUBA.
From the records it will be seen that
many of the men who served on the Santi-
ago be Cuba during the attacks on Fort
Fisher distinguished themselves, and the
records will also show that many of these
brave fellows never received the rewards
bestowed upon them by the Government.
Amelia Savage won his reward at the
risk of his life. and to save the colors of the
ship from falling into the hands of the
enemy. He served as an ordinary sea
man on board the u. S. S. Santiago de
Cuba in the assault on Fort Fisher, Jan.
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10, 1865. The records say of him that
while on duty on the after deck. Il flag
staff was shot away above his head. He
seized the remainder Of the staff and brought
the cOlors safely Off"
Schutt, George or John: Coxswain on
board the u. =. =. Hendrick Hudson: was
awarded the medal of honor for bravery
displayed while acting as one of the crew
sent with the howitZerS to cooperate with
the army i'll the military and naval eX-
petition to st. Marks, Fla. March 5 and
6, 1865. He was commended for GOODNESS
and determination while under fire, and
for his remarkable efforts in transporting
and remaining by the guns throughout a
severe engagement.
One of the unfortunate cases was that
of James Seanor. MaSter-at-ArmS of the
L. S. S. Chickasaw. Although his time
was out. he volunteered from the Vim
cenneS for the battle of Mobile Bay. He
was honorably commended by his COM
manding officer on the Chickasaw: but
before he received his reward for heroic
services rendered he deserted from the t..
S. S. Guerroere June 6, 1869.
GALLANT MARINES.
The blue jackets. as Uncle Sans sailor
men are called. We're not the only ones who
proved their bravery. John Shivers, u
private of Marines. serving on the L. =. 5.
Minnesota, was especially cCs,t.eT1ded for
DTdNcFN III lle dSSdllll OH IOIl TiS1itT.
He remained at the front near the fort
with few comrades when the panic car
ried the mass away.
Smith. James; seaman on board the L ..
s. s. Kansas; was commended for coolneSs
and self-posSession at the time Commander
A. +. Crosman and others Were drowned
near Graytown, Nicaragua, April II. 1872.
BY extraordinary heroiSm and personal
eXertiOn he prevented greater loss of life.
Smith. John: Second Captain of the Top
on board the L. 5. 5. Richmond at the
battle of Mobile Bay. Aug. ;, 1864; was
commended for coolness and good con-
duet and in the manner in which he trained
his gun with great danger TO the enemy.
Smith, Thomas; seaman OH board the
U. 5. :. Magnolia. He was one of the
crew cooperating with the army III the
military and naval expedition to St Marks,
Fla. and was commended for bravery
displayed in standing by and fighting
his gun under a calling fire from the en-
envy.
Smith. William; Quartermaster on board
the U. :. 5. kearsarge He was highly
commended by his divisional officer. and
for coolness and bravery displayed in the
battle with the Alabama off the Chere-
bourg coast, France, June 10, 1864.
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Stacy, William B.: seaman on board the
L. ;. S. Rhode Island: while that vessel
was coaling in the harbor of Cape Hatien.
was commended for his bravery and quick
action which saved one OF the members OF
the crew from drowning. The man fell
overheard, and, Notwithstanding he sue
ceeded in catching hold of rope, had,
from exhaustion. 10 relinquiSh his hold.
Although the sea was running high at the
time, Stacy, at the peril of his life, jumped
overheard. secured the rope around his
comrades body. and thus saved his
life.
Admiral Farragut's flagship, the Hart
ford produced number of heroes. VIII
liam A. or (t,l Stanley was one of these.
He was a shellman on the vessel during the
battle of Mobile Bay, and Was severely
wounded while serving ammunition to
gun No. s. The records in the Navy
Department say of him: After being
wounded he was ordered below. but re-
fused to go, and continued to perform his
duties until. at length. lie became so weak,
from loss of blood. was unable to stand.
and despite his entreatieS TO be permitted
to remain on deck was carried below"
Another of the men who proved hero
in the memorable battle between the U. s.
s. Kearsarge and Alabama was Robert
Strahan. He was Il Captain of the Top,
and was recommended for his bravery in
directing the action of his gun against the
enemy. ?
IallentIen, James: Quarter Gunner on
board the L. S. S. Tacony at the capture
of Plymouth. Oct. 81, 1864; landed and
spiked a loaded nine-inch gun under u
sharp fire of mtSketry.
Webster, Henry s.; landsman on board
the U. $. 5. Susquehanna during the
assault on Fort Fisher; was with one of the
landing parties. He remained on the
field under fire with wounded officer
until aid could be obtained to bring him
to the rear.
Another of the men who was awarded u
medal of honor for bravery displayed at
the assault on Fort Fisher was Augustus
Williams, seaman on board the u. :. 5.
Santiago de Cuba. He was commended
for gallant behavior and for coolness and
bravery displayed.
What States the men come from who
We're rewarded and whose medals are still
at the Department is not known. The
Navy Department does not advertise for
the owners. The officials at the De
partment would be glad to have the medals
taken away, as they occupy valuable space.
All they ask for is proof that the claimant
is the person TO whom the medal was
awarded, or that he or she is one of the
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