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licans look forward to forming a series of amendments on the following points:
 First-Outgoing ships shall carry cer- tain amount of export cargoes; subsidy shall not be paid to fast passenger or other ships unless this export cargo is carried.
 Second-American ships, in order to be eligible to subsidy, shall not be above fif- teen years old, and if foreign-built. shall not be above ten years old.
 Third-Redueing the subsidy period to ten years.
 Notwithstanding plans of ships which are to receive subsidy shall be passed on by the secretary of the navy in order to estab- fish rating.
 There was no arrangement on the fore going, but those who favor the changes eonsider-them pending and say they will be insisted upon. Another conference of the republican members will be held Monday : preceding the meeting of the full committee } on Tuesday. Ss~
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THE RAILROADS.
K. o. Will Run Special Doing Heavy
 Freight Business.

The Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham railroad has announced that a special train will be run from Amory to Birmingham on February 26 to accommodate the people along it's line who desire to come to Birm- ingham on the occasion of the Mardi Gras festivities. The special will leave Amory at a. m. and arrive at Birmingham at 10 o'clock. The fare from Amory will be g for the round trip; from Sullgent, s1.5O: from Carbon HIM, SIPS; from Jasper, S1; and from Horse Creek, 50 cents. +~
 E. K. Vorhees, assistant general freight agent of the Kansas City. Memphis & Birm- ingham railroad says that business on his road was much better in January of this year than dn the same month last year. Hs says his company is handling a large amount of freight and that business was never better.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
 Anuther Big Combination

New York, February 15.-The Press to- morrow will say:
 ITO combine the two largest starch in- dustries in the United States, making one company with a capital stock of $25 000, ,OOO is the object of negotiations now pending The companies are the National Starch Manufacturing company and the United States Starch company. both of which have head offices in this city.
 "The first step toward consolidation was made by the National Starch company, il is said. President Piel. of that company admitted yesterday that the matter was under consideration. By the time the com bine has been in operation for a year. it is believed by those concerned. it will have the entire control of the starch and glucose trade of the country" ssE
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
SWINDLER MET DEATH
 TRYING TO ESCAPE
Officers Unearthed Scheme by Which Many Investors in Stocks Would Have
 Been Robbed.

Chicago, February 15.-Paul r. Dodge broke away from two government officers tonight, leaped over the Dearborn avenue viaduct to the Chicago and Northwestern railroad tracks below and sustained injuries that caused his death few hours later. The officers were taking Dodge to the jail, having been arrested at his office on a charge of using the mails to defraud.
 The United States officials have been working for ten days on the case in which he Is said to have been implicated. It is charged that Dodge represented himself as being a member of the firm of Richardson & Co.,, board of trade operators, and sent circulars to large numbers of persons throughout the country. One of his alleged victims sent a check for s250 addressed to Richardson & Co.,, 1S9 LaSalle street, which was to have been invested for him on the board of trade. The commission firm was to receive a commission for placing the money advantageously.
 Instead of going to 1s9 La Salle street, the letter was delivered to the Richardson con- pany, board of trade operators, in the board of trade building. The representatives of this firm noted the mistake, and suppos- liiS Cidl SOlHt OHG was I6pIeSelbtuiiS blSLi in a fraudulent manner, notified the post office inspectors The inspectors learned that the letters were being sent from La Salle street, and Dodge had desk rooms at the number Indicated. Further investiga tion developed, the inspectors assert, that Dodge was responsible for the circulars. The postoffice inspectors found that letters
 ai Richardson & Co. had been re-
 ut Hfiaa l.-=-erious parts of Tsa Izzze- 0-E... n5 ieceived r# Ha= E4z#Hr la som rom D. Ll sa r, a .Ba Arl the only
 1- z#e.-a4z als could lo,-.l yt sa.t."H#z5 ..ray.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
JOINT MEETING
Of Clerks and Saleswomen-An Inter-
 esting Session

A joint meeting of the Saleswomen's Pro- tective Association, No. 327, end Retail Clerks association, No. 123, was held last night in Engineers hall. in nt Nineteenth street, and among other business it, was unanimously decided to endorse no candi- date for public office.
 The netting was called to order by Mrs. Carrie Bond, president of local No. 327, with a large attendance from both locals.
 President Anbwine. of local No. 123, an- nounced that he had been approached by a number Of candidates seeking the clerks endorsement, and suggested that some definite action be taken. A resolution. ex- pressly providing that the association as a body endovse no candidate for public of fee was unanimously adopted.
 President Wolienhaupt and w. E.. Judge of the Carpenters' union addressed bhe
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Richardson Wants Investigation

Washington, February 15-Representative Richardson, of Tennessee, the democratic floor leader, to-day announced resolutions directing the committee on expenditure in the treasury department to make an exam inatlon of the accounts and expenditures of the treasury department. the methods ems ployed, expenditures of appropriations, re- ductions and increase of pay of employees from July l, 1897, to June 30 last. A similar resolution was introduced for an examina- tion of the war department accounts by the committee on expenditures in the war de- partment Both resolutions went to the committee on rules.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
Race Drawing to a Close

St. Louis, Mo-, February 15.-The six-day- go-as-you-please race at Clark's natatorium is drawing to close, and the contest has narrowed down to a three-cornered fight between Cox, Barnes and Day.
 The pace set today by Cox was a fast one, the men running almost continually. It is the concensus of opinion that Cox will land the first prize. At Il o'clock to- night he led Barns, his nearest competitor, by three miles. The score at Il o'clock to- night follows: Cox, 46O; Barns, 457; Day. 454.
 Camapana, 419; Hegleman, BIT; Graham. 372; Dean, 372; Hart, 354; Click, 351.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
.LUDLOW'S FRIENDS DENY STATEMENT His Reported Interview Causing
 Much Comment ATTACKS FROM LA LUCIA The Editor Says His Personal Promise to General Wood is No Longer
 Binding-WillI Investigate
 Libel Laws
ATTACKS FROM LA LUCIA

Havana, February 15.-The principal topic of conversation in political circles today is the reported interview between General Ludlow and a representative of New York newspaper, which appears pretty fully in the Lucha. This represents Gen eral Ludlow saying that the experience of the Cubans in the management of public affairs and the fact bhat a great part of the population is illiterate, absolutely ex- cf,1des the possibility of Cuba being gov- erned by Cubans, and that military rule should continue.
 General Ludlow's friends here think 1t impossible that he has been correctly quoted. They point out that he denied the use of similar expressions when in the United States before, declaring then that he did not hold such views. They cannot believe that his opinions should have un- dergone such radical change. Senor San Miguel says his personal prom ise to General Wood to discontinue attack ing General Ludlow no longer binds hm, and that he will go on telling the truth without hesitation respecting General Lud- low. He declares his intention to ascertain whether the libel laws dn force in the
 
 in elis military capacity there as he has been protected here.
 Senor Varona, secretary of finance. has received a report from Santa Clara that many of the municipalities have been very negligent dn collecting taxes. Consequent ly there are many liabilities which cannot be met, owing to the amounts outstanding and the municipalities in that province are continually asking help from the state. The official bulletin of Santa Clara City says:
 Collectors Grossly Negligent
 1.-The collectors have been grossly negli- gent in enforcing the payment of taxes. The people do not seem to realize that the money, because it Is to be paid to the state, must be, and ought to be paid. If no more trouble is taken the collection of old regime, a mere system of buying and selling"
 The Neuvo Pals says today: "Ehe suffra ge regulations in the coming elections will be most ample. The vote is extended to a | large number of citizens who, according to ordinary conditions, will not be allowed ]. to vote. Nevertheless complaints are being made. Those who cry for universal suffrage do so because they think they could influ- ence the rabble to obey them. using a plea of democracy as a disguise. Others want the vote extended to all revolutionary sym pathizers merely in order to make the in- transigent party paramount" Civil Governor Nunez says that. owing to the great rivalry existing between the two l Havana fire brigadess the firemen have co,
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sitting in la.
 upon envelopes bearIlrs

sitting in Ia.
 upon envelopes bearIna
 ican government, opened and onlul... sealed with a sticker. notifying me that the contents had been read by the censor at Durban.'
 And, whereas, he further states. in the same article, when I accepted my post as consul l knew nothing of any secret alliance between America and Great Bnitain," there fore be it
 Resolved, By the house that the secre- tary of state Is directed to inform the house of representatives if Charles E. Macrum, =a 8 consul of the American government, in- formed the state department that his official mail had been opened and read by the Brit dsh censor at Durban, and if so, what steps, If any, have been taken to obtain an ex- planation and apology from the British gov- ernment
 'Second-He is further directed to inform the house of representatives what truth there is in the charge that secret alliance exists between the republic of the United States and the empire of Great Britain"
 The speaker referred the resolution to the foreign affairs committee.
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Roseberry's Statement Denied

Washington, February 15.-The statement of Earl Roseberry that in December over lures were made to the United States for an alliance is not substantiated her& Off, ficials of the administration are at a loss to understand the report, and express the opinion that some mistake has occurred. So far as the United States is. concerned, they declare, offer of an alliance has been made, but they could not say any thing about Germany, to which country, according to the London dispatch, over lures for an alliance were made at the same time.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
The Freshet Has Keced.d

Albany, N. r., February 15-The freshet here has receded five feet since yesterday. The fall of the water is at the rate of two or three inches an hour.
 The charity authorities are doing their best to relieve suffering. Contributions are flowing in, and food and clothing are being distributed Mayor Blessing was out in a rowboat with the chief of police all morn- ing, distributing groceries in the flooded dis trlcts. As the water goes down it leaves the streets inches in mud which the health au- lthoTites fear will bread disease.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16

fss- af- meeting on the subject of "Unionism," and their remarks were we'll received.
 President Lanier, of Bessemer Local No' i45, also addressed the meeting on the re- cent trouble between the clerks and cer- tain merchants in that city over the early closing movement.
 It was decided to give an entertainment on Thursday evening, March 1, the exact nature of which has not yet been deter mined. the arrangements being left to the entertainment committee
 After transacting routine business the meeting adjourned.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
THE SUBSIDY BILL
Republican Committee on Merchant M a.
 rine and Fisheries Hold Conference

Washington February 15.-The republican members of the house committee on mer- chant marine and fisheries held a confer ence today with view to- securing coop eration on the shipping subsidy bill. The subject was discussed generally and several amendments were tentatively put forward. including one for reducing the term of the subsidy to ten years and eliminate from the operations of the act old and unservica- ble vessels. No votes were taken, however, and no agreement reached beyond the un- derstanding that the members would meet from time to time to discuss questions as they arose.
 The consideration of the bill by the full committee which was to begin tomorrow will go over until Tuesday.
 It was stated later by members present at the conference that the views of the repub-
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
NEW ORGANIZATION COLLAPSED
American Base Ball Association Proved
 Failure

Chicago, February 15.-Captain Anson' president of the American Baseball asso- ciation, which was organized here Tuesday said tonight that the new organization was a failure and would be disbanded. A dis patch from Baltimore saying that tine Phil adelphia packers had failed to keep their promises brought forth Anson's announce ment that the new baseball organization in oppoistion to the National League had colapsed
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
FOUR WERE KILLED
Express Train Ran Into Sleighing
 Party

Montreal, February 15.-Four well to-do residents of Mont Carmel were killed to- night by the Quebec express on the Cana dian Pacific at a crossing near Three rivers. They were Eugene Belmaire and his wife, Charles La Francois and a sister of La- Francois. They were driving rapidly in two sleighs and at the crossing did not see the approaching train.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
sI5Try EDMUND BARNETT DIED FROM POISON
 Ik
MoIineux Would Have Been
 Charged With the.Grime
DEAD MANS BROTHER TALKS
Plans of the Prosecution Had Been Kept Secret Until Verdict - Was Rendered in the
 Adams Case s4"f

New York, February 15.-The Herald to- morrow will say: ---vs
 'If Molineux had escaped conviction for the murder of Mrs. Katherine J.. Adams he would have been charged with the respon- sibllity for the death of Henry c, Barnett. The evidence for a prosecution on that accusation had been prepared. Now. that Molineux is to be sentenced to death to- day CFriday) the reasons for the secrecy hitherto maintained concerning it no longer holds.
 Edmund H. Barnett, whose lips have been sealed since the death of his brother, broke the silence for the first time yester- day and revealed every circumstance with in his knowledge. He was a witness in the poison trial just ended. but under the rules | of evidence was unable to tell his full story.
 "Mr Barnett has consistently refused to talk on the subject from the time the sug- gestion was first made that his brother died from mercurial poisoning sent to him by an unknown enemy, and not from diphtherfa, as pr. Douglas, the attending physician. stated He now makes startling statements regarding his brothers death.
 His Brother Poisoned
 He said that in his opinion H. c. Barnett was poisoned, and that his brother was fully aware of the fact before his death. He also described a woman who attended the funeral, and who he believed also knew that his brother had been poisoned.
 Starting with his first knowledge of his brothers illness, MT. Barnett said:
 My brother told me before his. death that he had felt the need of something to aid di- gestion, and he had received from an un- kown source sample of mediGine, for such purpose that morning, and he had taken dose, and immediately upon swallowing it had fallen to the floor vomiting, He weak ened all in a moment, he said,, and was barely able to crawl to the bell rope in his room and summon assistance; Hef said he was a fool to take the powder: sHe; said that
 I'd one he had received from - 1ded that Dr. # #.. -7a
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AJN .,
 'He suse -.a A"sr els made him suspect aA. e#a and he laughed uneasily ana
 it was poison to me- lofa
 Later, as the result of an interyew be- tween Dr. Douglas and myself the doctor said he went to my brothers room and having made an examination of my broth; er told him. that he Was stiffeting from two things-one metallic poison and the other dfplhtheria. Dr. Douglas told me that he had given to my brother a,full dose of anti-toxine for the diphtheria, and, It having taken effect, he was devotlng his time to exterminating the poison He told me then that my brother was salivated, which showed especially on the gums. and that he would probably lose some of his teeth. Dr. Douglas said the poison was an irrftant and that my brother had some ul- cers in his stomach from it, and that dnis heart was weak also as a result of the poison. It was after this interview with Dr. Douglas that learned the powder had been analysed and found to contain cya- hide of mercury"
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
Slayers of Burford on Trial

Austin. Tex, February 1.-The habeas corpus hearing for the six men in jail at Lafhrop, charged with the assassination of Arthur Burford, one of the members of the notorious Reech-Townsend feud. came up to-day. A large force of rangers arrived at Bastrop last night to guard the feudists. The witnesses and all members of the two factions were disarmed by rangers.
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would bring a.
 Herr Arendt replied rna.

would bring e..
 Herr Arendt replied tne~
 istry had broken its word. MT. Ballo~-, he said, had given a succession of definite promises in parliament; and then, when on the strength of these declarations France and the United States had dis played readiness to open negotiations, both powers had experienced sharp rebuffs. "Such a breach of faith" exclaimed the speaker, stands alone in history"
 Herr Arendt added:
 'ABietallism would break the power of capital. Ihe war in South Africa has shown to what extent capital has led Eng land"
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WILL NOT BE INVITED.
Business Men Too Busy to Entertain
 Admiral Dewey.

Admiral Dewey will not be invited to viist Birmingham. or at least the Commer- cial club will not extend him an invitation. The entertainment committee of the club at a meeting to consider the matter de- cided that the merchants were too busy to give him the proper entertainment, and so determined not to undertake to bring him here.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
Bryan spoke at Charleston

Charleston, s. C., February 15.-Colonel E J. Bryan addressed 1000 people here tc-dght in the Thompson Memorial Audi torium. There was a great demonstration when Colonel Bryan appeared on the stage. Men and women stood on the chairs, waved their hats and cheered for many minutes. MT. Bryan spoke for two hours on the money question. trusts and imperialism. and left at 11:15 p. m for Jacksonville, Fla,
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
Zetes,an Literary Society

A meeting of the Zetesian Literary so- clety of the Birmingham Business college was held last night in the college hall and was largely attended. An interesting pro- gramme was rendered, at the conclusion of winch the meeting resolved itself into social session. Quite a number of visitors were in attendance.
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Corbett-Jefrries Fie.,t May 14

New York, February 15.-The date of the fight between James J. Corbett and James J. Jeffries has been fixed as May If. George Consfdipe and Wifiiam Brady. managers of the men, met at the Seaside Athletic club to-day and formally accepted the offer of the Coney Island club for the fight.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
Flood Has subsidesi

Montpelier, Vt, February 15.-The flood in this city went down rapidly today and the principal streets of the city, into which the Winooski river had flowed. became clear and business was resumed. careful es- innate of the damage caused by the freshet has placed 1t at $14,000.
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NerVOHne
 FOR All Mankind

casionally quarrelled and fought at fires for advantageous positions from which to ex- tingush the flames. He intends to do his utmost to put stop to the rivalry which is becoming dangerous to the men them- selves, as well as to property.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
Resolution on Maornm

Washington, February 15.-Representative Wheeler, of Kentucky, to-day introduced in the house the following resolution:
 Whereas, Charles E. Macrum late a consul of the government of the United '-HtAs at Pretoria. in the Transvaal repub-
 eignature, charges that awarded
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
Advance in Price of Paper

New York. February 15.-At the annual meeting of the Paper and Pulp association today an advance in. the price of paper was announced. The great cost of labor and the scarcity of spruce pulp In the United States were the reasons stated.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
PERSONAL.

Solon Jacobs, commercial agent of the Central of Gerogia. accompanied by Mrs. Jacobs, has gone on pleasure trip to Flor ida and Cuba Mir. and Mrs. Jacobs will be away about two or three weeks.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. B. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
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Stops the Cough And Works on the Cold

Laxative Bromo-Q -Quinine Tablets cure c cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price 25 cents
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Arlington Cafe-service un- surpassed in the south. Give it 8 trial
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 Currency Discussion in Prussia

#. 1E-tIn the lower house '"rrency dis .I.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-05-03
is CHARGED With MURDER
Mrs. Margaret Frpst,,of York, Neb.,
Under Arrest--Accused of
Poisoning Husband.

York, Neb, May Mrs. Margaret
Frost, widow of Charles w. Frost. who
died last Friday, supposedly of strych-
nine poisoning, was arrested this
morning. charged With the murder of
her husband. She is now in the coun-
ty JAIL where she will remain pending
the inquiry of the coroner's jury. An
attempt on the part of her attorney
to have her released on bond met with
failure, as the authorities fear she
would improve the first opportunity
to leave town. The warrant was
served upon her this morning by Com
stable j. Ii. Atflerbacha and is tech
nically known as Il coroner's warrant.
1t sets forth that "a large amount of
evidence has been considered by the
coroner's jury and that from such evil
dence we suspect that Margaret Frost
killed and murdered the said Charles;
w. Frost by administering to him
some deadly poison with deliberate
and premedtated intent and for the
purpose of numbering him. II adds
that she will be retained i'm custody
until The state chemist at Lincoln has
finished his analysis of the stomach
OF the deceased, which will be within
the next two weeks. Until then the
jury will adjourn from day to day,
meanwhile considering such new evil
dcncc az may be adduced. The last
heard of Charles Kirby. the CONNER
cial traveller with whom Mrs. Frost is
supposed to be illfatuatcd he was in
Adrian, MINI. She received letter,
from him written at that point "a few
days before her husband died.