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The age-herald., 1900-04-22
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Bloeton April 1.-(Special)-The pri- mary election passed off at this place to- day very quietly. Blocton beat 10, gave Morgan 266, Johnston 49. A. L. Arnold candidate for representative SO, John T. Wilson 252; F. H. Crawford (dem.), for sheriff, 1S0; Ben Griffin (pop), for sheriff, 1855; R. J. Jones Cpop.), for tax collector, 9S; w. w. Perry (dem), for tax collector, 236; J. c. Hicks (pop), for tax assessor, 54 T. C. Wallace (dem), for tax assessor, 84; Nelson Fuller (poD), for treasurer, 14S; J. E. LoWery (dem), for treasurer, 169 A. J. Hardin (dem), for commissioner, 145; c. T. Ragland (pop), for commissioner, l06; T. s. Dark (dem), for justice of the peace. 116; A. H. Gentry (pop), for justice of the peace, 202; s. W. Price (pop.l, for justice of the peace, 42; w. D. Thomas (dem.), for justice of the peace, %; J. A. Wood (dem.), for justice of the peace, 32O John Gilbert tpop), for constable, IT; John F. Golson (dem), for constable, 1S1.
 Out of nine beats heard from, out of eleven in the county, Morgan received 91S, Johnston 9O4; Arnold (popD for represen- tative. 609; Wilson (dem), for representa- tive, S80 Crawford, for sheriff, S99; Griffin. for sheriff, 713; Jones (pop.), for tax cil- lector, S64; Perry (dem), for tax collector, GA; Hicks tpop.), for assessor, 542; Wal lace (dem), for assessor. 829; Fuller (pop.), for treasurer. 759: Lowery (dem). for treasurer, 728; Hardin (dem,). for commits sioner, 6S6; Ragland (pop.), for commits sioner, 687
 Under the agreement between the popu- lists and democrats two primaries were held. the first April IA, which allowed the populists receiving the highest number of votes for given office and the democrats receiving the highest number for the same office to unite the matter on the 21st. The election today was held for that purpose and the candidate who receives the major ity is the nominee and both parties are bound to support him.
 The results shows that the democrats are ahead for sheriff. tax collector and representative, while the populites get the tax assessor and treasurer. No trouble at any of the beats.
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
MONTGOMERY.

Montgomery April 21.-(Special.) 1.-The Montgomery county convention had a long session today, which at times was quite stormy. The nineteen delegates to the state convention were instructed to vote for Waller for governor McDavid for sec retary of state, Brown for attorney gen. eral, Abercrombie for superintendent of education, Brassell for commissioner of agriculture, Smith for treasurer and Ellis for auditor.
 Following are the delegates:' Ray Rush. ton. Phares Coleman, E. J. Meyer w. w. Hill, =. J. Naftel, s. A. Solomon;i' Il. Il. Barnes. A. II. Clarke, John J. Mosely, J. J. Underwood, O. Johnson, J. M.s Towns end, D. M. Huffman, M O. Merritt, T. Duncan, John c. Carter, T. w. Hunter A J. Taylor, A. T. Dreyspring. |
 The four nominees for representatives are B. H. Screws, w. T. Seibels, James 5. Fuller and Bibb Graves. ..5--
 They were instructed to vote for the re- election of John T. Morgan. Senator Wiley was also instructed to vote for Mor- gan. Resolutions endorsing w. J. Bryan were adopted.
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
THE BIGBEE RIVER
 ON THE RAMPAGE Higher Than Ever Known and
 Still Rising. DEM0F0LIS UNDER WATER Industrial Plants in Northern Part o the City Are Almost Entirely Sub- merged = The Crops Have
 All Been Ruined
DEM0F0LIS UNDER WATER

Mobile, Ala, April 21.-A Demopolis, Ala, special says:
 ''The Bgbee river is higher than ever known, or one foot and one-tenth above the high-water mark, and is still rising.
 Heavy rains occurred this afternoon. The northern part of Demopolis is under water. The Black Water companys saw mill and the Demopolis Cooperage plant are submerged.
 ''The Southern railwawy has five miles of track overf1owed, and the town is cut off from rail communication with the out side world. The farmers along the river say they cannot make more than half a crop, as the water will go down late and the cotton will come into the hot season without strength to meet the worms and he drought. Hardly any farming will be done before the middle of May
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WALKER.

Jasper April H.-(special)-The demo- cratic county convention met at Il o'clock today. J. H. Bankhead, Jr., chairman of the executive committee, called the con vention to order and called Senator F. |, SoWeil to the chair temporary chair man. The temporary organization was made permanent.
 The following delegates were elected to the county conventions: J. H. Bankhead Jr., r. l.. Sowell, w. c. Davis. II. P Gib- son. G. J. Grant
 Hon. s. Lacy introduced a resolution to instruct the delegates for Hon. w. J. Sam ford for governor. Hon. L. B. Musgrove offered a substitute that the delegation be pro rated according to the strength of the candidates. The substitute was tabled and the resolution to instruct adopted.
 The convention also endorsed Abercrom- bic, Brown and McDavid, and instructed the delegates to support Matthews for auditor and Ieed for treasurer.
 The executive committee met immediate ly after the convention adjourned and elected J. H. Bankhead, Jr., chairman by unanimous vote.
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
ETOWAH.

Gadsden, April 21.-(Special)-The votes polled on the 14th were counted today by the executive committee. Sanford carries the county by 469 majority, and has seven votes instructed for him to stick. Morgan majority over Johnston is 967. B. liam mon, Q Morgan man, was nominated TOT representative; William Chandler sherin' A H Barnes, tax collector; A. B. Steph- ems, commissioner Third district. l'Slo votes were boiled
 Resolutions were passed endorsing Bry- an. Morgan and Congressman Burnett.
 Etowah goes to Montgomery with oei- egation of six gold bugs and eight sliVer- ties pledged to use all honorable means to secure Samford's nomination for governor and uninstructed as to other offices.
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
TRAINS RESUMEEs
On the A, G. s. Between Birmingham
 and Meridian

The Alabama Great Southern railroad has repaired its track recently washed out by the heavy rains south of this city. and to- day will resume the local passenger train between Birmingham and Meridian. The first train to run through from Meridian north will leave that city this morning and arrive here at 12:10. No. will leave at 4:15 this afternoon. The Cincinnati and New Orleans fast train will not be put on for a day or two yet, as the New Orleans and Northeastern road has not yet got ten it's track in condition for trains to pass over it.
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
A NOTABLE OCCASION
Seventh Year of Dr. Gray's Pastorate to be Celebrated

pastorate will be celebrated at the First sPaptist church today with special services.
 Dr. J. M. Frost of Nashville, secretary of the Baptist Sunday School Board, will occupy the pulpit at the morning services. special programme has been arranged for the choir, and altogether the occasion will be made most notable. Dr. Gray is one of the ablest pastors in Birmingham and is beloved by his congregation well as all classes of citizens, regardless of creed.
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
TUSCALOOSA.

Tuscaloosa, April 21.-(special.) 1.-The county executive committee met today and counted the vote of the primary election. The official returns resulted as follows:
 The total vote was 3006. The dispensary vote was 1,494,. less than half the total vote The vote for saloon, 1,3S9 Dispen- sary majority, 106.
 General George D. Johnston defeated F. s. Moody for the senate by Il majority. Brandon and Foster led the ticket for the legislature. Before the county w. c. Jem- ison filed a protest against the counting or the vote on dispensary and saloon, as saloon was improperly on the ticket The question being for or against dispensary.
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
JACKSON.

Scottsboro. April 2l.-(Special) )-The democratic county convention met here to- day and instructed the nine delegates to the convention for Hon. Jesse r. Stallings for governor, in accordance with the re- suit of the primary election in December. A resolution was passed endorsing the wise and economical administration of Governor Joseph F. Johnston.
 resolution was also passed re-afiirming the Chicago platform and instructing the delegates to vote for Bryan delegates to the Kansas City convention.
 A resolution was also passed endorsing Senator Morgans efforts for the Nicara- qua canal A new executive committee was elected, and Hon. Charles w. Brown was chosen chairman.
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
ELMORE.

Wetumpka, April H.-(Special.) )-The El- more county democratic convention met here today. w. E. Stiplng was nominated for representative by acclama ton and in- structed to cast his vote for John T. Nor gan for United States senator
 The following delegaes were elected to the state convention: Frank W. Lull IT. H. Hall, A. M. Cryer, J. I. Plott, A. F. Rucker, J. A. Howle and F. l.. Mckenzie. and instructed to vote for W. J. Sanford for governor and W. H. Lawson for com missioner of agriculture.
 The convention passed a resolution en- dorsing the Chicago platform and pledging their support to w. J. Bryan for president. John H. Parker was unanimously endorsed for senator from this, the Fifteenth sen- atorial district. composed of Fillmore, Chil- ton and Shelby counties
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
1.-THE PLAY@

The famouds Irish comedians, Murray and Mack presented "Finnigan's Ball'' in three rounds to two large audiences at the Jeff ferson theater yesterday at matinee and last night, and as usual gave full value for every dollar deposited at the ticket office.
 These jolly fellows never fail to please, and their company this season is fully up to the high standard of fun and frolic which they have established.
 The many funny situations and the splen- did speciality work of the individual mem bers of the organization kept the audiences n roar of laughter throughout the per- formance.
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gates for Jesse r. stalIings and Charles E. Waller for second choice. but the conven- tion refused to give instructions as to sec ond choice.
 The county executive committee was re- organized with a member from each pre- einct of the county and five from Hunts ville David A. Graysop was elected chair man of the committee and Shelby s. Fletcher secretary
 The Chicago platform and William J. Bryan were indorsed. A great deal of wranglfng ensued over the matter of se- lecting delegates to Montgomery, some of the Shelley men insisting upon being al- lowed to name the delegates as provided Tor in the call The old executive conven- ton, however, appointed a committee of one from each precinct to nominate the delegates
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
TAYLOR APPEALS
 TO ROOSEVELT

New York, April 21.-The World tomor- row will say: w. S. Taylor, governor of Kentucky, is in New York in consequence of the finding of an indictment against him by the grand jury of Frankfort, charg
 ing him with being an accessory before the fact to the murder of William E. Goebel
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
LEE.

Opelika, April 21.-(Special)- )-The Lee county democratic convention met here at 12 o'clock, with III delegates in attendance. The convention was one of the largest and most harmonious ever held in the county, and was presided over by Hon. T. D. Sam ford. Ten delegates to the state .conven- ton were selected and instructed to vote for Sanford for governor amid deafening applause Delegates to the senatorial con vention were instructed to vote for Gen. era1 George P. Harrison for senator.
 T. L. Kennedy and l.. R. Wheeis were nominated for the legislature; E. T. Floyd for sheriff. J, B. Butler by exclamation for tax assessor as was Professor D, M. Banks for superintendent of education. w. M. Bass received the nomination for tax col lector, and John Summersgill for treasurer The convention elected new executive committee with Hon. T. D. Sanford chair man.
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
LARGE SHIPMENT OF COTTON CLOTH
Seventeen Carloads Started From Dwight Mills at Alabama City on Long
 Trip o China

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 21.-(SpeciaL) The largest single foreign shipment of forwarded today by the Dwight cotton mills of Alabama city, Ala. The shipment comprised seventeen car loads. and Is destined for points in the Chinese empire.
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MADISON.

Huntsville, April H-(special)-The dem- ocratic county convention was held today, and thirteen delegates named to attend the state convention at Montgomery. Captain J. w. Grayson of Gurley was chairman of the convention. Delegates to Montgomery were instructed to vote for General Charles M. Shelley for governor as long as he is in the contest, and also to vote for Robert F. McDavid for secretary of state.
 Motions were made to instruct the dele
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
THE SEASON TICKET.

Buy a season ticket to the May Festival. Price of season ticket, good for reserved seats, $2.5O. Price of single perform. ance, ticket good for reserved seat, $l. 50. Box sheet now open at the Jefferson Theatre.
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
MORGAN.

Hartselle. April 21.-tSpecial.)-The Nor gan county convention convened here to- day and selected the following delegates to the state convention: c. F. Albers. Deca- tur; Samuel Blackwell and A r. Maurry, New Decatur; A. A. Oden and J. M Simp- son, Hartselle; J. A. West, Falkvillc; D.
The age-herald., 1900-04-22

W. Draper, Apple Grove; Sampson Thom-
 asValher, Mosso Springs, and-instructed
 them to cast the vote of Morgan county for Colonel W. J. Sanford! for lgovernor;
 also to vote for a resolution fhstructing
 the delegates to the national convention to vote for the nomination of William Jen- nings Bryan for presidents. The official count gave Johnston this eohnty by fl ma jority. E
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
CHAMBERS.

LaFayette April 21-(Special)-The coun- ty democratic convention met here today and ratified as the nominees the candidates receiving a majority in the primary. Judge A. J. Driver was elected permanent chair man and presided over the body Hon. w. J. Sanford candidate for governor, re- ceived 2,250 votes out of a total of 2,3o0 cast in the county. The convention passed unanimously a resolution instructing the delegates to the state convention to vote for olonel Sanford for governor and use every honorable means to secure his nomi- na tion
 The following were elected as delegates to the state convention: Hon. J. Thomas Hefiin, Judge A. J. Driver, J. s. Dowdell, Armstead Brown Judge J. J. Robinson, w. O. Heath. w. C. Thomas, J. M. Pear son and J. M. Walton. This gives Colonel Sanford a strong delegation. The conven- tion nominated J. D. Norman for the state senate and E. M Oliver and J. H. Hardin fo- representatives.
 Though defeated for the state senate, Hon. J. Thomas Hefiin captured the con vention with a strong speech. which glowed with party loyalty and the utmost good feeling. The delegation to the state con- vention were not instructed for any other candidate for state office except Hon. w. J. Sanford for governor.
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
Pnstnoned Meeting

cial club to consider the Cullom interstate commerce bill will be held tomorrow af- ternoon at 3 o'clock. The favorable re- port of the special committee appointed sometime ago to investigate the bill will be acted upon.
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
LAUDERDALE.

Florence, April al.)-Lauderdale county convention today instructed for Sanford for governor, Seed for treasurer and Bailey for auditor. A gallant fight was made for Shelley but availed nothing
 allings' name was mentioned but was ven the cold shoulder. Paul Hodges was ected chairman of the executive commit e. Emmet O'Neal will be suggested by 1e Lauderdale delegation as presidential elector from the state-at-large.
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
LAWRENCE.

Courtland. April H.-(specal. .)-The county convention elected J. P. Gibson, A r. Rebman, c. M. Sherrod, H. B. Irwin w. T. Lowe, J. c. Kumpe and D. L. Martin delegates to the state convention No instructions for governor, but the dele gates were selected in the interest of A w. Bailey for auditor Morgan was unan. imously indorSed.
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
SHELBY.

Columbiana, April 21.-(Special.) )-The democrats of Shelby county held har- monious convention here today. Of the seven delegates who will go from this coun- ty to the state convention four are favor able to Sanford and three for Waller. They were instructed to vote for Sanford as unit as long as Sanford was in the race, and then to vote for Waller. No candidate was nominated for the legislature A pri- mary will be called at an early date to nominate county officers.
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
PERSONAL.

John Haley, of Alexander, Ind, has re- turned to Birmingham.
 Dr. J. M. Frost of Nashville, secretary of the Baptist Sunday School Board, who will occupy the pulpit at the First Baptist church this morning, is at the Florence
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
MONROE.

Monroe, April 21-(Special) )-Samford captured the entire delegation at the con- vention in MonroeVile today. The delega- ton Is instructed for Poole for commis- sioner of agriculture.
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
THE SEASON TICKET.

Buy a season ticket to the May Festival. Price of season ticket, good for reserved seats, S2.5O. Price of single perform ance, ticket good for reserved seat, $1.5 50. Box sheet now open at the Jefferson Theatre.
The age-herald., 1900-04-22
BLOUNT.

oneonta, April A-(Special) )-Morgans majority is nearly four hundred. Hipp is elected senator from this district The seven delegates to the state convention are instructed first for Stallngs, second for oaniloru' Ihere were over two thousand votes cast in the primary.
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STRAWBERRY! :!

Pure frozen cream. Give us your order for Sunday. Hill. side Dairy Depot. Phone 383-
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CHEROKEE.

Centre, April 2l-(Special.)-P. F. Whor- tor was nominated for representative, and T. B. Stone endorsed for senator. Sanford leads for governor.
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STRAWBERRY!

Pure frozen cream. Give us your order for Sunday. Hill
 side Dairy Depot. Phone 383.
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See our display window for fine watches, diamonds, etc. Fl. c. Abbott & Bro,
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Strike For Yoar ALtarS
 and Your Fires.

Patriotism $ afavays con- mendable, but m every breast there should De not only the desire 10 De a good citizen, but to De strong, able bodied and sven fitted for the battle of life. To do this. pure blood IS absolutely neces- sary. and Hoods Sarsapa- rilla IS the one specific qvhfch cleanses the blood thorough ly. # acts equally 4veH for boM seres and all ages.
 Hunor -" When I need btood puri- fier fake Hoods Sa,sapardla. # cured my hmnor and t erceQent as nerVe toaic.- Josie Eaton. Stafford Springs. c. &od1 Sos1qbo1M
 2lazazslzSl23;aD
 Hoed's Pills cure liver Ills the nouirritating and only cathartic to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

IU CUhE A COLU IN ONE DAf Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money If 1t fails to cure E. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
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Window display of rich cut glass. H. o. Abbott & Bro.
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Window display of rich cut glass. H. c. Abbott 6 Bro.
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STRAWBERRY!

Pure frozen cream. Give us your order for Sunday. Hill side Dairy Depot. Phone 383.
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INFANTRY FIGHT.
The Advance of the Boers Stopped at
 Elandslaagte.

Elandslaagte, April 21.-A command of 1000 Boers came through Vessel Nek this morning. They crossed Sundays bridge and advanced to the crest of ridge, but fell back when they saw the mounted in- fantry, who opened fire.
 Later the Boers shelled Elandslaagte colliery. Ten shells fell close to the mine, but did no damage The work at the mine was stopped, but it is hoped will be re- sumed tomorrow. The British guns open ed fire. The naval brigade on the right sent few shells in the direction of the Borough, which were posted on a long ridge 1000 yards to the right of the bridge. They were difficult to locate, but the Boers were soon retreating over the hill toward Vessels Nek Several of the shells caught them and must have done some damage.
 On the left a squadron of Africa Horse were engaged all day in exchanging shots with the Boers. No casualties are report ed.
 Late in the day the Boers showed activi- ty in the trenches on the ridges in front of Elandslaagte A few AZ shells forced them to relinquish their works This posi- tion was only 4S00 yards distant from Elandslaagte It is difficult to understand the Boer object. Native deserters say they contemplate attacking in force; others state they are preparing to retire.
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Wedding presents. H. O. Abbott & Bro.
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Affairs at St. Helena

St. Helena. April 21.-Much excitement and conjecture have been caused by the signalling of a French warship in Pros perour bay on Thursday. The vessel was first seen close in to the shore in Sandy bay, south of the island, where it remain ed until late in the day. It then steamed in the direction of Jameston, and has not been seen since.
 General Cronje, with his wife and staff, have been living in a nice little country house. Later they will remove to a larger one.
 The transport Lake Erie has arrived with 3s4 prisoners, including thrty-rour officers The health of the prisoners is generally good.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-07-21
An Indictment Against the Repub
lican Party.

The Cincinnati Enquirer, Mr.. j. K. Nc
Leans paper, concludes q historical review
of the Republican party as follows:
ssThe party's history from the close OF the
Civil War is an almost continuous chapter OF
scandals AT every opportunity it has raided
the public Treasury. 1t has made thousands
ofunnecessary Offices aud filed them with party
hacks and henchmen who have done dirty
work for the party. 1t has favored all reforms
and violated every law which was enacted to
inaugurate or enforce them. 1t has wasted
the public moneys in every conceivable man.
ner which ingenuity can suggestor corruption
invent During the Spanish War speculation
entered into almost every Government con-
tract. Fayorities were enriched at every
touch Of the public service. The army was
abused by appointing unworthy persons to
office, which weakened the efficiency OF the
service and imperlied the lives of the soldiers
who had answered the call for volunteers.
Ignorance and inefficiency and ever corrnp-
ton have been overlooked or condoned. The
Constitution has been violated, the laws dis
regarded, authority usurped, slavery acknowi-
edged by treaty and guarded and protected by
the American flag. A country has been seized
on the plea that our Republican Administra-
ton bought it and holds that The inhabitants
thereof were covered in the bill of sale. Mil
lions upon millions of money have been ex-
pended and thousands of soldiers have been
killed or have died in hospitals or in insane
asylums. Thousands of Filipinos have been
slain; their harvest destroyed, their homes
turned into ashes. The national Administra-
ton this day is fighting TO make subjects, not
free men. And all this is not in conformity
with the Constitution, the laws, the policy or
past history of our country; but is open viola
ton of ALL Do the people of this country ap-
prove these wrongs done by the Republican
Administration Ifthey do are they unworthy
to enjoy liberty?