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The Florida star., 1900-05-04
TituSVille Primary.

At the precinct primary. held last Fri
day at this place the following named
persons were elected delegates Ia the sew
eral conventions To be held this summer:
For delegates To the county convention,
to meet at Titusville, May 18TH, 1900:
J. II. Walker, b. r. Wilson, :. q. Van
landingham, w. f. Goldsmith, 5. A.
Kettles, X. w. Rhodes, r. K. Pyles, IL.
T. Titus, J. T. Tucker, o. \. Stewart, \.
ID. Penney, John Henry.
For delegates to the county convention,
to meet at Cocoa, August 2lst, 1900:
+. l.. Brady, q. F. Dureu, NJ. :. Jones,
Jr., G. X. Stewart, f. H. Rice, VI. f..
English, VI. +. Goldsmith, ID. Il. Pritch-
ard, j. VI. Osban. G. ID. Flood, j. :.
SnOwden, j. Z. Brown.
For delegates to the senatorial conven-
ton, to meet at Fort Pierce, August Sth
1900:
}. VI. Dixon, :. W. Carroll, ID. l.. Gaul
den, VI. B. Metz.er, J. =. Goldsmith, 4
\. Stewart, X. l.. Motlow, Wade Jones
y. w. Buie, Ii. J. Esger, F. j. Webb, T.
Il. Hicks.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
Gun Shoot.

The Titusvile gun club won their spurs
back at Cocoa Tuesday. The rainy fore
noon cut short the events for that day,
and rs our boys could not stay over and
continue the shooting next day, they
could not qualify for the cup, which
Waddell would undoubtedly have won,
as his score was by far the highest when
he left. In the team shoot Titusville Won
by IS against Cocoa 56-Messrs. Wad-
dell, Branning and Brady for Titusville,
against Messrs. Ronald, Simmons and
Moore for Cocoa. Prize, live bird trap,
value $50. Mr.. Woodward won the
third prize in the third event, a loading
block: Mr.. Ballard won second prize in
eighth event, brass gun cleaning rod.
Messrs. Brady, Pritchard, Simmons and
Branning tied in the merchandise shoot;
this prize will be shot for here next
week We learn that the champion
ship cup was awarded To Mr. Watson, OF
Miami
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F. +. G.. Steamship Service.

Commencing May lst, 1900, the service
Of the Florida East Coast Steamship Co.
Will be- as follows:
BETWEEN MIAMI AND KEY WEST:
Leave Miami Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Fridays and sundays, ll:OO p. M.
Arrive Key West Mondays, Wednes-
days, Thursdays and Saturdays, 300 p m.
Leave Key West Thursdays and sun
days, 200 p. IN.
Arrive Miami Fridays and Mondays,
800 a. III.
BETWEEN MIAMI AND HAVANA:
SouthbOund steamers touch AT Key
West; northbound sail direct, Havana 10
Miami.
Leave Miami Sundays and Wednes-
days, 100 p. IN.
Arrive Havana Tuesdays AMI Fridays,
$50 IL IN.
Leave Havana Tuesdays and Fridays,
100 a. m.
Arrive Miami Wednesdays and Satur-
DAYS, 500 a. IN.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
Montserrat LIME FRUIT JUICE at
CARROLL g. COL OSMITH'S.
Public School Closed.

The intermediate and academic depart
ments of Titusvllle public school closed
Wednesday afternoon with appropriate
exercises Prof Brown, of the higher
department, made short address to the
pupils and patrons concerning the work.
His remarks were appropriate to the oc-
casion. The attendance of patrons was
not as large as il should have been. Miss
Hunt, who had charge of the intermediate
department, leaves tomorrow for her
home in Nashville, Tenn, and Prof
Brown will probably leave foI Tennessee
shortly. Miss Bryan, who has charge of
the primary and kindergarten depart
ments, Will continue for a week or so
longer to make mp for time lost during
her illness about new year.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
TITUsvILLE, FLA, FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1900.

The F. E. c. railway has given dollar
excursion rate from this place to Daytona
good tomorrow only on train leaving at
$50 a. m. and returning at $50 p. IN.
Quite large number will avail them
selves of the opportunity to spend the
day at the seashOre. Take your bicycle
along and have good time.
Sheriff Brown was called 10 Jensen
last Friday afternoon on account of an
alteration between two fishermen,
which occurred there near the railroad
station the first part of last week. The
principals were T. H. COnkling and JAS
Mattox. There were some words passed
between them through some cause which
will probably be developed at the trial
at the next term of circuit court. COnk-
ling was brought here Saturday by Sher-
iff Brown, waived preliminary hearing
and gave bond for his appearance at next
term of circuit court. We understand
that several charges have been lodged
against Mattox, and that Sheriff Brown
left yesterday afternoon to arrest him.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
Florida Fisheries.

Capt. J. Y. Dctwiler, Florida's fish
commissioner, who received, several days
since, the promise of carload of shad
frv from the government fisheries at
Washington, has received the promise Dt
free transportation for the ear from
Charleston 10 jacksonville. From tins
point free transportation has already been
offered 10y the Florida East Coast railway
for such portion OF the shipment IL l. To
be- planted i'm the east coast waters, and
il is probable that the sam" terms will be-
secured for such portions a. may be sent
along the lines of other railroads in the
state.
Capt. Detwiler expects that the car
will arrive, IN charge of government eX-
perts, in jacksonville this week. He will
probably accompany II. and viii select
the waters where this important gi:t io
Florida II 10 Ice utilized.
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Bicycle Races.

The bicycle races, held Saturday after
noon, consisted of five events, participated
in by the following riders: W. +. Van
landingham, ii. A. Carrell, Maurice
Walsh, w. II. Mcfarland, Jr., and A. B.
Brown. The mile open was made in 2:4O
and won by Vanlandingham; 20O-yard
dash, won by Carroll in l5 seconds; three
mile handicap, won easily 10y Mcfarland
with 40 seconds handicap; match race,
one mile, between Mcfarland and Car
rell, won by Mcfarland in 3:O5; two-mile
open, won by Nanlandingham in 7:lO.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Oricial Account OF Their Proceedings I'm
Session This Week.


Session This Week.
The board of county commissioners met
Tuesday, May lst, pursuant to- ADJOURN
ment. Present, J. r. Walker, chairman,
j. Men el, w. Fl. Sharpe, j. Houston
and ]. n. Waller, A. A. Stewart, clerk,
and j. z. Brown, sheriff.
The following business was transacted,
to-wit:
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved.
Mary Simmons was stricken from the
pauper list.
The bond of X. b. Stewart, as notary
public, was examined and approved.
The report of the county judge for
licenses issued during April was ex-
amined and approved.
The tax collector made his report for
poll taxes collected for April, which was
examined and approved.
The road report of J. o. Fries and q.
Bevil, between the end of shell road at
EdgertOwn and the county road hear J.
ii. Bells, was accepted and notices filed
according to law.
The county treasurer made his month
ly statement on the different funds of
the county, which was examined and
approved. J. Houston and J. y. Wal
Ter were appointed Il committee To destroy
the warrants turned over by the treasurer
rs per schedule. The committee report
ing having done so were discharged The
treasurer also had certificate attached
To his report showing that his balances
were on deposit in the Indian River
State bank.
The protest of Miss Louise NJ. POwe to
| the continuation of "A public road in front
of her prOperty.in ROckledge hammock
was received and filed, and after con-
sideratiOn it was ordered that the coun-
Sci for the board be instructed TO insti-
tute condemnation proceedings in said
| matter.
On petition of W. c. Braddock, ct al,
for change in the public road near Se-
bastian, 1t Was granted, and the road de-
clare a public road as marked Out on a
plat accompanying the petition.
The bond of e. ). Schuyler, for notary
public, was examined and approved.
In the matter of the petition of citizens
of Melbourne for an allowance to i'm
prove the road to st. Johns river, the
board refused the same, as the road fund
of the fourth district is nearly exhausted
for other necessary work and improve
ment.
The petition of c. q. Harris, ct al, for
a public road i'll White City, was re-
..,I -
j. o. Fries Were appointed to mark,
view and lay out the same, and report To
this board the first Monday in June.
The following bills were audited and
ordered paid:
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Peeled, Sliced Apricots for cream
and all them sweet things, at
CARROLL & GoLDSMITH'S
FOR PROsECUrING ATTORNEY.

To the voters of Brevard county:
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for prosecuting attorney for the county of
Brevard, subject TO the action of the Demo-
cratic county convention. ii am nominated
and elected will do my duty.
JAMES f. ANDREWS.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
BASYAN.

L. \. Ledhetter leaves for the pine
fields this week.
Ii is said that several Of our citizens
will engage in the fish business this sum
mer.
Our primary is called for May 9TH Very
little interest is helm ."-.;'- rue
seems enthused j.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04

Mrs. l.. {. Moore returned Monday
from visit la Melbourne
Nj. IL. - Huffncr Is shipping Irish po-
tatn,->-
Mir Fr,iN Gibson has hcen visiting his
bruther. Mr.. q. Gibson, fnr several days,
returning To TitusviIle "Wednesday morn
ing.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04

The very finest. The ne plus ultra.
The creme de la creme. That's HARPER
Whiskey in three languages. Sold by
Losley Il Motlow, Titusville, Fla.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04
WHEN YOU BUILD.

Buy yonr lumber, sash, doors, builders
hardware, paints and all other building
material of e.. F. PADDISON,
Eau Galhe, Fla.
The Florida star., 1900-05-04

Iron Pipe and Fittings, 3-s to 2 1-2
inch; black or galvanized. Write for
priees. Z. w. Amsden, Ormond, Fla.
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list RECEIVED,

A carload of the finest wide cypress
lumber. Build your boat now.
q. +. PADDIsoN,
Eau Gallie, Fla.
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Boat and Yacht sails.

Fit and workmanship guaranteed. Fis
boat Sails a spec ialty. Send for estimate
II. BENEcKEeR
Titus vida.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
BONES OF A MASTODON
 FOUND NEAR DECATUR

New Decatur, March I.-cSpeeial.) )-Dr. J. Judson Barclay, late United States con sul to Tangier, Morocco who a few weeks ago discovered cave up the river, near Talucah, which was supposed to have been the home Of a gang of counterfeiters years ago, has just returned froT.. Szro-s.sr trip of investigation to the same cavern, and tllis time he reports one of the most re- markable finds in the way of prehistoric relics ever discovered in the Unile1 seates.
 In the cavern the doctor says he found ar entrance to a chamber which was not discovered at any of his previous visits.
 Tue entrance was almost completely blocked by stones and the accumulation of dust and rubbish of many centuries, and 1t Was with the greates difficulty and fatiguing exercise that he managed to work his way through this passage to a large unexplored chamber, measuring some 600 by 300 feet, and about D feet from the ground to the ceiling.
 At the remotest extremity of this cham Der were found all the bones of the largest
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
CAMBRIDGE WAS
 AN EASY WINNER Oxford Boat Was a laiI-Ender from the Start and
 OutcIaSSed.

London, March 3.-The greatest rowing of Europe, that between Oxford and Cam bridge crews, ended today in most pitt full procession. The only interesting fea- ture was that the record was eaualIed Even this performance was minimized by the fact that Cambridge won on one of the strongest flood tides that has marked a race in years, and in perfect weather conditions. The crowds were in no way diminished from the tremedous proportions of recent years, but there was no chance for enthusi- asm. Just a few generous cheers for Ox- ford were given as she trailed along, at times hidden from the leader by the twists of the river. It is long time since the race was so barren of features
 If pressed Cambridge probably could have smashed all records.
 Oxford is officially estimated to have been beaten by one minute, but as matter of fact, the dark blues had ceased rowing be- fore they reached the winning post and about quarter of a mile separated at tfle finish one of the best from one of the worst crews that ever appeared in this classic event. At no time in the race did Oxford appear to make any serious efforts to catch up with their rivals, who led from the start. The losers were beaten before the race began, and hundreds of thousands' that blackened the bank of the Thames river witnessed 1t.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
BURGLARS SANDBAG
 A MAN IN NASHVILLE
Oscar Prickett Was Knocked Senseess and Robbed of $500 and Gold Watch
 Clues Meagre.

Nashville, Tenn, March 31.-W. oscar Prickett was sandbagged and robbed in his stationary store on Summer street, popu- lar business section of the city. about 8 o'clock this evening. Prickett was pre- pairing to close the store and was in the act of transferring $40O in cash to his safe when he was knocked unconscious by blow from behind. When he came to him self thirty minutes later the $400, together with his gold watch and what change he carried in his pockets, had disappeard. The police have the occasion to believe that three men were implicated in the robbery, but the clues are meagre, the robbers hay ing had ample time to escape before Prick cit was able to give the alarm.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01

mastodon which has ever been discovered in any part of the country of which there is any record.
 The skeleton will Joe sh.pped in toto to the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D. C., where it will be placed on exhibition
 The bones are in a state of excellent preservation, and the skeleton is said to be the finest specimen ever found In life the animal must have been twenty-five feet in height.
 In ano other part of the chamber great quantity of coins, goid and bronze orna- ments, pottery and prehistoric instruments Of war were also found.
 The skull and bones of the mastodon, together with a lot of other prehistoric curios, will Joe on exhibition in this city for a short time before the doctor sends them to Washington
 The full extent of this wonderful cavern is yet unknown, but the doctor intends to continue niS explora ton, with the hope of Throwing mere light on the dark ages of prehistoric days.
 Dr. Barclay is a man of ripe experience and extensive travel
The age-herald., 1900-04-01

ton yesterday was one Of great natural strength. Only the turning movement of General French and Major Iegallas, the latter commander of the mounted infantry, on eitheg flank insured the British success.
 The shape of the kopjes was irregular The Boers' right flank consisted of long main position by long low ridge, thickly wooded The rest of the position toward the left consisted of broken kopjeS, all connected by high ridge.
 Major Legallas moved around the Boers left and engaged them, first freely using his Nickers4Maxims and gradually forcing the Boers toward the center, where they made good stand.
 Major Legallas was una ble to move until late In the day, while General French moved early. The latter made a wide tour toward the rear of the boys, but was un- able to complete the movement before the Boers perceived this intention and aban- doned the position. They retired in good order between General French and Major Legallas, where the main body of the Boers with four guns held an excellent position on the edge of a deep donga, whence they sHelled General French.
 The infantry attack was delivered at mid day when the Norfok's opened the fight by seizing the lower slope of an ugly kopje Steadily they worked their way to the crest or the hill where a hot engagement ensued The Lineolnshires occupied the hill on the right, protecting the Eighteenth battery which dragged It's guns up the hill with the greatest difficulty and opened a heavy fire at close range.
 Meanwhile the city imperials getting in touch with the Boers, the remainder of Fuckers division advanced across a semi circle basin through which railroad ran It was very open ground and the Boers from the detached kopje and ridge delivered heavy fire. In spite of this, however, the British moved on steadily, as if on parade The advance was protected by guns which vigorously shelled the Boer position.
 About o'clock the British advanced sim ultaneopsly and occupied the Boers' posi- tion, fruh which an excellent view could be had If Frankfort, fifteen miles distant, across the open plain.
 The Boer loss is unknown.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
YOUTH KILLED IN
 A PRIZE FIGHT Was Struck on Nose and Died Soon Afterwards from
 Hemorrhage.

New York, March 31.-Thomas McGregor, youth about IT years of age, died at his home here today from the effects of blow received last night in a friendly boxing bout. Thomas Nelson about the same age, Is under arrest charged with causing the death of McGregor The boys had been in the habit of holding boxing bouts in con- pany with number of other boys of their age, making use of a vacant flat or base ment as their club rooms. Nelson landed a right hand blow on McGregor's nose that started hemmorrhage. McGregor was car ried to his home and intellectual attempts were made to stop the flow of blood One of the physicians said the boy had received fracture of the base of the skull. Me- Gregor lived until this afternoon, when he died without regaining consciousness.
 Nelson was arrested shortly after mid- night.
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gave the names of Violet Foster and Lena Neigh when first arrested. The woman i1 her cell signed a confession in which she said Winold promised to marry her. She admitted her infatuation and their in- timacy.
 She said he begged to have his former wife first out of the way, that she sought and secured employment with the family where Mrs. Winold and their children were living, for the purpose of poisoning Mrs. Winold; that Who'd came in the back way, entered the kitchen, put the poison in the oatmeal himself and that she served 1t af- ter he left.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
STRIKE IS OVER
All the Machinists Will Now Return To
 Work

Chicago March 31.-The machinists' strike is over All through the United States where the union has ordered strikes, they have been called off and the men will re- turn to work on Monday. The conditions upon which the agreement between the bosses and men were reached were publish ed this morning and tonight the Chicago maehinists met to consider the agreement, 1t being understood in advance that 1t would be ratified. The agreement was ap- proved late tonight at general mass meet ing, the vote standing 3,O2S for its adoption and 360 against.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
Lord Roberts Has Commenced His March Northward
 and Skirmishes Are Becoming Frequent.
GEN. FUCKERS DIVISION AT KoREE's SIDING
The War Office Has Issued No News and All Dispatches Bear Evidence of Having Been Delayed and Examined by Censors-1he Boers Are Mass
 ing Their Forces

London, April 1-U a. m.)-The war office issued no further news tonight, and the few dispatches received from the seat of war bear evidence of having been delayed by the censor.
 According to a special dispatch from Pre- toria, dated yesterday, Lord Roberts has commenced his advance northward. The dispatch says that there are daily skirm- ishes, and that a big battle is imminent. This, however, may refer to the opera tions preceding the engagement at Karee siding, which has apparently cleared the way, as well as secured an advantageous position whence the next operations may be conducted.
 Fuckers division is now strongly occupy ing the Boers camp at Karee Siding, with the way clear to Brandfort, which is report ed already evacuated.
 Orders have been received at Capetown for the Eighth division to be disembarked and sent north immediately on its arrival there.
 The Boer forces in the neghborhood of PaardeberS are reported to be actively en- gagged in macauding and in attempting to capture British horses left on the veldt, owing to their weak condition Six hun dred Barkley refugees sent back from Cape Town are stranded, the Kimberley militia Ty authorities refusing assistance to allow them to proceed. Much Kaffir footing is reported at klipdam. An active campaign is in progress on the part of the loyalists of Cape Colony for the annexation of the republics and the punishment of the colo nias who serve in the Boer army.
 Meetings in support of this policy have been held in many important centers un der the auspices of the South African League.
 Tine transportation of the prisoners to St. Helena is arousng the anger of the Boers, who threaten to retaliate by send ing the British prisoners 10 Koomatlpoort, reputed to be the worst fever den in South Africa.
 The transport Norfolk sailed from South ampton yesterday for Capetown, and had an enthusiastic send-off.
 Speaking at Trowbridge Saturday even- ing Right Hon. Walter Hume Long, M. P. for West Derby Liverpool, said ilat when the war was over Great Britain should see that the people of South Africa, no matter what their color, religion or poli- ties have equal liberty. He could not say when the general election would take place, but it would not be until after the government had completed its task.
 DESCRIPTION OF BATTLE The Boers Held Range of Kopjes and
 Fought Stubbornly
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
A YOUNG THIEF
Thomas Stewart Confessed to Having
 Stolen $1,745

Denver, Col, March 31.-Thomas J. Stew art, IS years of age, formerly messenger of the First National bank of Easton, Pa, was arrested Llere tonight charged with robb.ng the bank of $1,745 on March 1T. .. .-en arrested, Stewart confessed and gave 10 the officers $1 ,15S of the money taken. Stewart was accompanied by Arthur Clem- ems, aged 15, also of Easton. The two have been in Denver since March p.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
SUMTER COUNTY GOES
 FOR JOHN w. TOMLINSON
He VIII Have a Plurality of Delegates to the County Convention-County
 Officers Nominated.

Livingston, March 31.-(Special)-At a primary held in Sumter county today, all beats except three were heard from, and the following are elected: E. M. Shaw, tax assessor; P. B. Jarman, collector; 8. D. Green, road superintendent; R. B. Calla- way, superintendent of education. It is very close between McElroy and Mccain for sheriff. A. c. McMillan looks a winner for treasurer.
 It looks like Tomllnson has a plurality of delegates to the county convention.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
Engla nd's Incrc ,se in Revenue

London, March 31.-The annual statement of the chancellor of the exchequer, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, for the year ending March 31, shows a net increase in revenue over 1899 of e11 ,S99.37. of which 97,562, SO1 occurred in the last quarter, and was evil dently due to the immense payments for the release of bonded goods previous to the budget announcement.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
ION wINOLD'S TRIAL
Officers Think He Put Poison in the Oat- s4 meal

Cincinnati, March 31.-The officers think tonight that Charles O. Winold. charged with instigatng the poisoning of his di-
 vorced wife, his children and others will soon be captured. The woman under ar rest confessed today that her name Is Fall tha Gillian. Her parents were afterward found and she was fully identified. She
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
COAL DEMAND TOO GREAT
 FOR FOREIGN SHIPMENT

New York, March a.-Representatives of southern coal companies in this city today said they regarded the contents of the New Orleans dispatch announcing the sale Of two million tons of Alabama coal to an English syndicate at 75 cents at the mouth of the coal pits, with 50 cents allowance for transportation to New Orleans, mak- ing the low price of s1.5O a ton, as highly improbable, if not gigantic hoax.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
MORGAN'S BILL PASSED
Appropriating 25.oOo Acres of Land to
 Alabama Schools

Washington, March a-ospeclal.) )-Sena- tor Morgan today secured the passage through the senate bill granting 25 900 acres of land to the Troy Normal school and une same amount to the negro school al Montgomery.