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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-19

II Dom Paul abruptly rejects the new
Awerican consul, he lacks the suavity
shat should go with proposition to run
the whole Of South America.-Alllance
Review.
What the Review probably started
out TO say, was. that '1f Dom Paul re-
Jects the new American consul, he lacks
the suavity" for which our own presl-
dent is so noted. Dom may not be
suave. yet recent events would seem to
indicate that he is a pretty smooth ar
aicle. Besides there are also indications
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-19

Mr.. Andrew Carnegie has offered Of
Gumwa, Iowa, a $780, 900 library, provid-
ing that the recipients could guarantee
a stipulated sum to maintain the insti-
sution. This ought to give encourage
ment to Canton. No doubt Canton
would gladly accept $4,000 library on
such conditions.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-19

Hanna insists that Philadelphia must
whack up one-half Of the 100000 at once
10 the national committee, for the ma
tional Republican convention. But the
citizens Of Phila. will just take their
own sweet time to duff up"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-19

TheBell Telephone company has alb
sorbed the Independent companies of
Michigan. The chief object of most in
dependent companies in organizing is,
no doubt, to be absorbed 1t is said that
Ehe absorbing business is rather profit
able for the absorbed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-19

It is proposed by some of the law
makers at Columbus to gerrymander
She congressional districts of the state
Well, Stark, Wayne and Holmes would
suit the Democrats quite well. But
1hen they have no hopes, at least for the
present, of its being so.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-19

William ]. Bryan seems to be in great
favor with the Democrats of New York,
now. Tammany and the county De-
mocracy are in a wrangle as to whose
guest he shall be on his visit to New
York. Mr., Bryan is big enough and
broad enough to be the guest of both
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-19

Rockefeller says it is now too late to
argue the trust question. Rockefeller
generally knows what he is talking
not know it now, they will little later
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-19

, WulieWaldorf Astor is a heavy con-
tributor TO the fund to prosecute the
English war against the Beers. But he
ls quite unwilling to offer his son as a
sacrifice in the British cause. Proba-
bly, a sensible idea, but still more sensi-
bIe-or at least so think Americans
we're he to throw himself into the fray.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-19

Thewar department wants $5O,0OO,OOO
more to prosecute Mr.. McKinley's be
nevolent assimilation" policy Increase
Ahe war taxes. The people are stupid
enough to pay it without a murmur.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-19

In what respect will the adoption of
ahe Municipal Code better the condition
of our city government?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-19

Republicans are worried about Gage
and his pet bank, the Standard OIL
They do not want an investigation at
Tina
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-19

Now is the time to study the proposed
Municipal Code and to instruct your
REPRESENTATIVES, how to vote.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-19

Monarch over pain. Burns, cuts,
sprains, stings. Instant relief. DR.,
Thomass Eclectric Oil. At any drug
store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-19

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The age-herald., 1900-02-13
ssr q THE WOMEN ARE ANXIOUS TO VOTE
Congress Asked to Submit
 Amendment to Legislature.
LONG RESOLUTION PASSED
They Describe What the Women vot. CTS in Louisiana Did for the Sew craze System, Carrying the
 Day for Pure Water

Washington, February 12-At today's ses- sion of the National American Woman's Suffrage Association resolutions were adopted reaffirming the principle ''Ihat governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed' and calling for the application of the principle to women; asking congress to submit to the state leg islatures a constitutional amendment pro- hHbiting the disfranohisement of United States cisizens on account of sex asking that upon whatever terms suffrage may be granted to the men of Alaska, Porto Rico, Hawaii or the Philippines, 1t be granted to women on the same terms; that women be included in the census now being taken in Cuba and enabled to take part in the future government of the island; also q preamble recting that during the pas'- year women have cast taeir votes for the first time in Louisiana, France and Ire land and calling attention to the fact that in Ireland 75 per cent of the women voted; in Paris 30 per cent, as compared with 14 per cent of the men, and that in New Orleans and Baton Rouge '.he women voters carried the day for sewerage system and pure water supply; protesting against an alleged intention on the part of certain gov ernment officials to eliminate women work CTS from the public service and give their places to men voters; condemning as cruel and unjust all laws and regulations that make marriage and motherhood an obsta- cle to holding a teachers position con- graduating the women of America upon the beneficient changes of laws and cus- toms by which full women suffrage has been secured in four states and partial suf- frage in twenty-five states; rejoicing in the raticafition of The Hague treaty and expressing the profound regret of the as- sociatio1 thGt Miss Anthony had deter mined to retire from the presidency.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
BURGLARS AT WORK
Store at Ida Station Near Pratt City
 Entered and Robbed

Pratt City, February n.-(SpeciaD- Burglars have again broken loose in Pratt City, the store of L. Grull9ani, merchant at Ida station, beirg entered last Friday night The safe was broken open and $4s.oo in cash was taken. All evidences in the case point to the work of experts, as not sufficient noise was made to awaken the propretor who slept in the adjoining house. The tools used for the burglary were taken from the blacksmith shop of Fason Brothers, and left on the premises The combination was broken off the safe, and the lock driven in, thereby making the opening of the safe an easy thing. On the same fight the store of L. Green, on Young street, was entered but the thieves were frightened by the inmates of Dr. Trainor's house, next door, who upon hearing noise went out to investigate the cause. Two ar rests have been made upon suspicion Of- ficers are hand at work on the case. Feb ruary seems to be a favorte month for these miscreants, as only one year ago to- day the safe of the Kre5es anufaeturing company was blown open.
 The prevailing opinion is that they are residents, we'll acquainted with the terri tory in which they work.
 The M I1. church is overhauling its church building and parsonage, both to be thoroughly repaired. New roofs will be put upon both buildings.
 Improvements are stlll going on all over the city. Phillip Martin has just completed a nice cottage on Young street. Forest Jackson has let the contract for three cot tages on the southside. William Grady's two houses on the nortnside are nearing completion. Work has commenced on L. Boissers fve-room cottage, on the wests.de. Excavations for the foundations of the K. of P. hall tnave been made, and the brick is on the ground.
 Material is also being put upon the ground for the double brick building of Ard & Staigg, on FIlst avenue, and E. w. Young has let the contract for brick store in the same neighborhood. The store of A. H. Daniels, on First avenue, Is completed
 Several pleasant affairs are in progress Of preparatio for the 14th, both for church benefits and socia-s at home.
 MT. and Mrs. C. R. Atkins entertained Mrs. Klllion, of Palos, at dinner yesterday
 Walter Donaldson, of Manvoo, left to-day after a pleasant visit of several days to relatives and friends in this city.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
Otis Casualty List

Washington, February 12.-General Otis aAas reported the following additional casu- alties among the troops in the Philippines: i, DeaIths-Drowned February A. Wesley \ Randall, Fifth; Arlington Tucker, Fourth fnfafftry, Rio San Juan.
 7 Malarial fever, December 6, Wm: H. Err yifg Fourth cavalry; January IS, George H. Walters, Thipty- eighth infantry; February, <, John F. sellman, corporal Twemty-sev- Ienths infantry.
 tDysentery, February 3, First Lieutenant Assistant Surgeon Brainard S. Higley, U. s. As;ysJanuary 3l John H. Cookley, Thirty
 foprth, infantry; February 2, Fade E eI<iechen, Seventeenth infantry. s. Xariola January 25, Willis H. Street ] Thirty sixth infantry; February ?, Preston RI Beck. Thirty-sxth infantry, February 10. Leander Hobby, Th.rty-sixth infantry
 Concussion of brain, Louis O. Nelson, Twelfth infantry. Abcess of the liver. February 3, James E.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
FROM OPELIKA
Prominent Woman Dead-New Rural
 Delivery Mail Route

Opelika, February 12.-(SpeciaL)-Mrs. Extob Tucker, aged 50 years, died at her home at Hurtsboro yesterday of pnuemo- mia. Her husband was one of the leading capitalists of Russell county, and Mrs. Tucker was one of the best and most popu- lar Christian women of east Alabama.
 She leaves a large number of relatives and a family.
 w. F. Conger special agent of the United States free delivery mail service, has been in Opelika week arranging to establish another free rural mail delivery from this post office. Opelika now has the only free rural mail delivery in Alabama, but has proven such a success another route will be established.
 violent rain storm has been in progress here three days. Over six inches of rain has fallen and all waterways are well nigh impossible.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
NEW CABINET OFFICE
To be Known as Secretary of Mines
 and Mining

Washington, February 12-A new cabinet officer, to be known as the secretary of mines and mining is provided in the bill favorably acted upon to-day by the house committee on mines and mining. The bill creates an executive department, which shall have entire charge of affairs relating to mines, including the geographical sur vey. The proposed secretary of mines is to have the same rank and salary of otheG cabinet officers, and an assistant secretary is given the same standing as the first assistant secretary of the interior
 Another mining measure favorab.y acted upon establishes mining experiment sta tions in each of the mining sta ,es, similar to agricultural experiment stations. and provides for the appointment of a govern ment geologist at $3,5 800 a year, and an as- sayist at g, 800 in the several mining states These officers are to furnish assays on public holdings, and conduct explorations of mining regions.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought sissaas's sssas sss of &rHAzzzSx
IRONATON
Starting Up of the New Electric Light
 Plant

Ironaton, February 12.-(Special.) )-The electric plant of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company, which will be used to light the furnace and the city. was start ed up on Friday night, and is proving one of the best electric light plants in the state.
 The starting of the big wheels was att tended with interesting ceremonies, quite a number of prominent persons being pres ent.
 Promptly at o'clock Miss Laura Weaver, of Weaver station, who is the guest of Miss Laura Rowe, pulled the throttle and started the monster machinery in motion. In moment the little town was aglow with the soft light from the many arc lamps that had been arranged and placed on the street corners.
 The plant is most complete and perfect, and was installed by A. E. Bailey, con- structing engineer; A. A. Fuller. cleo trician, and G. w. Burks mechanical en- gineer; all experts in their particular trades
 After the plant had been started attend ents repaired to the residence of MT. and Mrs. A. J. Christian where elegant refresh ments were served.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13

tain of Police Walters, who, with Sheriff Lumpkin and several policemen. surround e4d the house and arrested Garner and his wife, Millie, and Mittie Barker Another negro man named Minion Love was in the house at the time, but made his escape. The ne- groes do not explain or attempt to explain how the goods got in their possession. A great many Selma merchants have visited police headquarters today and have inspect ed the goods, but say that they were never stolen from any Selma merchant. Among the articles are hundreds of pairs of socks and stockings, dress goods of every kind and descriptions, cloaks and capes, laces and a few hats, mems pants and shirts, meat and lard, hair pins, pins, lead pencils and about 25,000 waterproof shotgun caps and Hundreds of other articles. There is no clue as to who the goods belong to. They are in packs and are marked Saks stores, Washington, D. C., and Batterman. New York The police think that the goods were stolen in Birmingham or Meridian, Miss, and sent to the negroes here to take care Of
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
COL. W. r. FOSTER
 DIES SUDDENLY He Was Stricken With ParaIy- sis and Never Recovered
 from inc Stroke.

Tuskegee, February 12.-(Special.)-Col William F. Foster, a prominent attorney of this place and a highly esteemed citizen died last night about 6:30 o'clock from pa ralysis. Yesterday morning he left his boarding house early and went to his office where he was soon afterwards found by his office boy lying on the fire place. Dr. W. P. Magruder was hastily summoned, bu, all efforts to relieve Colonel Foster proved unavailing, as his entire left side was para lyzed. The deceased leaves half-sister, Mrs. Avery, of Troy, and other relatives in Union Springs.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
LICENSE RESOLUTION DEFEATED
Pratt City Will Hold to Her Present
 Schedule

Pratt City. February 12-tSpecial)-At the regular meeting of the city council held tonight a resolution amending and chang ing the license schedule was defeated. The intent of the resolution was to increase the city license on the different Hines of the dealers in merchandise.
 After considerable discussion a vote was taken and the resolution met defeat
 The council then passed a motion order ing all the city's indebtedness, amounting to $2 300 paid. This includes $1,O00 worth of sewer pipe laid in the streets of the city and s550 left over from the old board.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
RICH HAUL
Selma Police Capture Large Quantity
 of Stolen Property

Selma, February 12.--(Special.) )-The police department of Selma this morning made one of the biggest hauls of stolen property bhat has ever been made in the history of the department. The goods embrace per- haps every kind of article that Is handled by a metropolitan department store. and ranges from papers of pins and lead pen cls to bedsteads. Among the stolen goods was found a prayer book with the name of Miss Katie Darby, of Selma, inscribed on the fly leaf It took two big wagons to bring the goods from the house where they were captured to police headquarters. The goods were found in t1le house of Tim Gar ner, negro who lives in Green street. Last night Officer Mosely had his suspicion aroused and renorted the matter to Can
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
PICTURE APPARATUS STOLEN
Thieves Get Films of Sharkey- -Jeffries
 Fight

Chattanooga, Tenn. February H.-W. J. Fisher, of Chicago, who has been in Chat tanooga for a week exhibiting the repro duction" pictures of the sharkey-Jeffries fight at Coney Island. reported to Chief Of Police Hill this morning that the films containing the pictures and the electric machinery in showing them had been stolen from the exhibition room during last night by two of his employees, whom he stated were men of bad repute in Chicago. It is believed the apparatus has been taken to Cincinnati, and the police of that city have been notified.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
A Card [, the adies Of Birmingham

Mr A. E. Harrison, representing Stein & Blaine. ladies' tailc-s cf 24 west Thirty third street, No,1 York, will be at the Morris hotel on Weine sday, Thursday and Friday February II, 15 and 16 to exhfbi [ a number of models .mported direct from Paguin, Francis & Co.,, Gustave Beer & Baudnizt. of Parts, also several of their own designs. showing the latest fashions in tailor made gowns. riding habits, golf pants and top coats.
 The very newest cloths and silk will be shown in the piece.
 A Visit from you will be very much ap- preciated. 2-1l-2t
The age-herald., 1900-02-13

sively and cured thousands of patients sui- 3ering with all manner of private trouples' Sexual Weakness, Syphilis. Structure. Gon orrhoea, etc. offer you certainty ol be a stranger to you. If so. refer you with permission to First National bann, n.., Alabama National Bank, Jefferson ,ars Counsy Savings Bank and Steiner Bros, Bann' 1s to my responsibility for my contrat Write for prices and terms. Address Ds' H. B. Holloway, Watts Bldg. Third As'' and Twentieth street, Birmingham , A
 Office corner Third avenue ana kieth street. over Singer Sewing Machne company. Entrance on Third avenue ne11 door to Birmingham Water Works co"- pany.
 Otfce hours s:so a. m. to 5:3o p. m. Sun days. 10 a. m. to 12 m.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
November 16, 1899.

November 16, 1899. THEODORUS VAN WICK, former editor of the Mt Vernon News, and of the prosperous real estate brokers in New York South Eleventh Avenue Mount Vernon, N Y.
 To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
 had been sufferer the past five years attacks of rheumatism and kidney trouble probably naced by exposure hunting expeditions and wading streams tried many remedies the patent and other kind but of them seemed to do good persuaded by old and valued friend try Swamp Root and frankly confess that it has benefited other medicine I feel like myself again. do have tho aches and pains which time seemed make life bearabe. It is positive be neft in ailments this always keep in the house. is necessary bread and butter. Very respectfully,
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
Wants English Words Used

Washington, February 12.-Senator Money to-day introduced a joint resolution in the senate requiring that where word or phrase in foreign language is used in any document printed by the government, its equivalent 'in the English of the United States shall also be inserted.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13

Sullivan. Ninetserth Infantry; Organheart Lesin. Fifth infantry; Maurice Cain, Twen- tysecond infantry.
 Nephratis, February 6. Willie Ogle, Thirty-secopd infantry
 Peritonitis, February :, Percy Leadbert, Tal.i' Jee..th infantry.
 Sarcom of stonsNch. February 4, James Ma.oney, Twsraty-siXth infantry.
 Gunshot, accidental, December g, Christy Underhiil, Thirty-secon1 anfantry; January 31, Lewis Wha.o-, Fo:.y -ninth infantry.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
Mrs. winsiow's Soothing Syrup

Has bt en used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL DREN WHILE TEETI1ING. with PER- FECT SUCCESS. It SOOTIIES the CHILD, sOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN; CURE WIND COLO, and is the best rem 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 o bottle.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
How to Find Out if You
 Need SWdmD-ROOt.

1t used to be considered that only urinary and bladder troubles were to be traced to the kidneys, but now modern science proves that nearly all diseases have their beginning fin the disorder of these most important organs.
 The kidneys filter and purify the blood that is their work.
 So when your kidneys are weak or out of order, you can understand how quickly your entire body is affected, and how every organ seems to fail to do its duty.
 If you are sick or "feel badly" begin taking the famous new discovery, Dr. Kil- mer's Swamp Root, because as soon as your kidneys are we'll they will help all tGle other organs to health. Disordered kidneys are responsible for more sickness and suffering than any other disease. Kidney trouble irritates the nerves, makes you dizzy, restless, sleepless and irritable Makes you pass water often during the day and oblges you to get up many times during the night. Causes rheumatism and neuralgia, pain or dull ache in the back joints and muscles, makes your head ache and back ache, causes in- digestion. stomach and liver trouble; you get sallow yellow complexion; makes you feel as though you had heart trouble; you have plenty of ambition, but no strength and get weak and waste away.
 The cure for these troubles is Dr. kil- mers Swamp Root, the world-famous kid ney remedy
 In taking Swamp Root you afford natural help to nature, for Swamp-Root is the most perfect healer and gentle aid to tho kidneys that is known to medical science.
 If there is any doubt in your mind as to your condition, take from your urine on rising about four ounces, place 1t in glass or bottle and let it stand twenty-four hours. If, on examination, 1t is milky or cloudy, if there is a brick-dust settling, or If small particles float about in 1t, your kidneys are in need of immediate atten- tion.
 Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is | used in tine leading hospitals, recommend ed by skiDlful physicians in their private practice and is taken by doctors them selves who have kidney ailments, because they recognize it the greatest and most successful remedy for kidney, liver and bladder troubles.
 To prove its wonderful efficacy, send your name and address to pr. Ktlmer & Co, BingClampton N. Y, mentioning that you read this generous offer in the Age-Herald when you will receive immediately Joy mail free of all charge, a sample bottle of Swamp-Root and a pamphlet of valuable information pertaining to kidney and blad- der diseases. This book contains many of the thousands upon thousands of tesd- monial letters received from men and women cured. Swamp Root is so remarka- bly successful that those of our readers w,ho have not already tried it are advised to write for free sample bottle, and to be sure and state that they read this gen. erous offer in the Birmingham Daily Age Herald.
 If you are already convinced that Swamp Root Is what you need you can purchase the regular ffty-cent and one dollar size bottles at the drug stores. Il readers of our paper may have ! ention reading this generous offer
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWA Y
 SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES

Most men fail in business by trying t: to do too msnS ...sngs. To be sue.
 cessful every one should select some one special business. and to that devote his whole time and attention. For the past thirteen years in the city of Bir- mIngham. Ala. l have treated exclu-
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
IMPROVED SERVICE
To Rome and Dalton, via. the Southern
 Railway.

Effective January Is. the Southern Rail- way inaugurated double daily service be- tween Annston and Rome. Ga.
 New train makes close connection with trains Ss and 37 between Birmingham and Anniston
 Passengers can now leave Birmingham at 6:09 a. m arrive at Rome at 11:50 a. m., re- turning. leave Rome at $50 p. m. and ar- rive at Birmingham at 1000 D. m.
 1-17-30t
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
Texas Joins the Fleet

San Juan, Porto Rico, February 12.-The United States battlesirip Texas which ar rived here on February sailed today to join the American fleet off St. Thomas.