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The age-herald., 1900-08-28
NETWORK ENSATION
Man Shoots His Friend and Turns the
 Pistol on Himself

New York, August N.-John w. Esson, or Essing of Chicago, today fired two bull lets, one into the head and the other the body of his friend and associate Henry Stridrn and then thrusting the muzzle of the revolver between his teeth sent bull let through his own head. The suicide expired immediately. His victim has a fighting chance for his life. The police are of the opinion that the man who at tesspes6 the nur3sR ard thea committed suicide was crazed by the extreme heat and maddened by drink and jealousy.
The age-herald., 1900-08-28
SELMA
Negro Dies of Wounds Received in a
 F'racas-Other Items

Selma, August 26-(Special. )-Another negro whose wound received In a fracas was not considered at all serious died in this city today.
 Morefield Williams who was shot in the hip more than week ago died Thursday last. Now comes Chapman Benson who received a stab under his shoulder blade about two months ago and dies from the effects of the wound
 John Wells and Benson had fight re- sultng in Benson getting a stab as stated above. It was not thought to be a serious matter and Wells was released upon pay ing a fine to the Mayor. A warrant charg- Ing him with murder was sworn out this morning but he has not been found by the officers.
 Emmet Christian who shot the negro Williams in the hip waived examination this morning before the Mayor and bail was allowed by agreemtnt of counsel and the city attorney in the amount of $500.
 This morning an extra freight train on the Southern met with two distinct de- ralments in the yard here. Five cars were derailed in the first mishap and in the second a coal car broke down crushing the trucks.
The age-herald., 1900-08-28
FALSE HOPES
Populists Claim Two Alabama Repre-
 sentatives

Chicago, August 27-The National Com mittee of the Middle -of-the-Road Populists held meeting in Chicago today with eighty of the 116 members present in per son or by proxy. National Chairman Joe A. Parker of Kentucky presided and 1t is proposed to open national headquarters at Louisville, with Mir Parker in charge. The Middle of the Road men claim they will elect two Congressmen in Texas, two in Alabama and one in Georgia and Chair man Parker claimed his party would poll | 900 GOO votes.
The age-herald., 1900-08-28
AMERICAN LEAGUE

At Cleveland: Chicago, 2; Cleveland, O.. At Buffalo: Kansas City, 3; Buffalo, 0. At Detroit: Milwaukee, g; Detroit, 1. At Indianapolis: Minneapolis, 0; Indian apolis, 0; eleven innings; game called on account of darkness.
The age-herald., 1900-08-28
Chicago, 2; St. Louis 1

Chicao, August N-Both teams did most of their hitting up in the air today fifteen of the visitors and thirteen of the locals perishing on flies. Three punched hits and long fly gave Chicago two runs. three singles and McCormicks interference sav- ing St. Louis from a shut-out. Score:
 R. H. E. Chicago zee. ...... 02 00000 *-2 6 0 St. Louis .......... o 0 0 1 0 0 0 0-1 g 0 Batteries: Menefee and Dexter; Powell and Robinson.
The age-herald., 1900-08-28
DemocrAtic Clubs

Meridian, Miss, August 27.-Chairman C. C. Miller of the State Democratic Executive Committee, has addressed let ter to all county chairmen of the State, urging the organization at once of Dem- ocratic club at each voting precinct.
The age-herald., 1900-08-28
EXCURSION.
Birmingham to Atlanta and Return, Sep
 tember 8, 4, 1900, via South-

There will be special excursion train operated over the Southern Railway from Birmingham to Atlanta, Ga, and return, September 8, 4, 1900. This train will leave Birmingham at a. m., Monday, Septem- Der 8, and arrive in Atlanta at p. m. Re- turning leave Atlanta at p. m., Tuesday, September 4, thus giving all the excursion fists ample time to visit the many attrac- lions in and around Atlanta. The fare. Bir- mingham to Atlanta and return for this train will be $2.5O. Excellent arrangements have been made for the accommodation of both white and colored passengers.
 For further information call on Southern Railway ticket agent S-zS-u
The age-herald., 1900-08-28
J. A. Roun,ree's Nephew Dead

J. A. Rountree received a telegram yes- terday morning conveying the information that his nephew, Evan Rountree, the B. year-old son of Joe L. Rountree of Hart selle had died at an early hour. MT. and Mrs. Rountree left on the Louisville and Nashville accommodation at 4:10 p. m for Hartsele to attend the funeral
The age-herald., 1900-08-28
postmaster's Appointed

Washington, August N.-The President has appointed the following postmasters: Aabama-Ensley, Thomas B. Lawler. Florida-Gainesville, George J. Arnow. Texas-Conroe, William Rogers.
The age-herald., 1900-08-28
Paper Plant Burned

Nashville, Tenn, August N.-The plant of the Cumberland Paper and Bag Manu- featuring Company on the east bank of the Cumberland river burned here tonight. The loss is estimated at s40,000 with $3O.00O in surance Origin of the fire is unknown.
The age-herald., 1900-08-28
Took His Own Life

Fl Paso, Tex, August N.-Louis Booth- royd of Manchester, Eng, committed sui- eide here today by swallowing glass full of carbide of potassium. Boothroyd had served in the British government civil service and was a relative of the Duke of Manchester.
The age-herald., 1900-08-28
BASEBALL.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
WaIkover for Brooklyn

Brooklyn, August 27.-Today's game was a one-sided affair. the Brooklyn's batting out eight runs off Mercer before he was taken out at the end of the fourth. Taylor, the deaf and dumb pitcher from Albany, finished the game and displayed not a It, tie ability. Kennedy was effective at all times. Score: R. H. D. New York. ........ 0OO0O110o-2 2 Brooklyn ~ ....20 0240010t-9 IA 0
 Batteries: Mercer, Taylor and Bower man; Kennedy and Mcclure.
The age-herald., 1900-08-28

from the Seventh district and elsewhere in the State passed through Birmingham last night on their way to Cullman.
The age-herald., 1900-08-28
Holders 24239 22969, I3696
 free presents. ';; s'o;; $ z:s;: $; @ LOVEMAN $ s";; %s; : 5;s. S;:S JOSEPH & LOEB The August Furniture SaleDraWS tOaClOSe: Friday is the Last Day.

me types made us say the Furnlture Sale closes September I2th; it closes Sep- tember Ist.
 There are not many more days of the August Furniture Sale You will have to hurry now, for naturally the best things are going first. But they're all bargains. The only point is, to how great degree can you save money?
 Remember that something of every thing is cut one-fourth, sometimes not quite so much, sometimes a great deal more; but the saving averages one-fourth. In other words; -'----~~@ Spend $6O and you save 20.
 Spend $75 and you save 25.
 Spend $50 and you save 50.
 Spend $2OO and you save 67.
 Spend $500 and you save 100.
 Spend 5000 and you save 200.
 Spend $l,2OO and you save 400. Think of it It's saving really Won- derful; and when you put it down in fig ures it shows how large it really is. Here are some of the things now on sale. But there is plenty besides what is here told of; and whatever it IS, and no matter how great the reduction, It's Got Big Red Tag With the Price Plainly
 Printed,
 We want to repeat some of the things we have been saying for the benefit of the people who are just getting back home: Something of everything reduced quarter. Everything sold the best of its kind. The broad "L, J. & L.. guarantee back of each sale. No cheap, unreliable Furniture, yet plenty of good Furniture cheap.
 The price of things cut third, in some instances only fifth of the regular price, But the average saving is g per cent, That is the point.
 Buy now, take the goods when you're ready. Golden fancy
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Advertise in The Age-Herald.
The age-herald., 1900-08-28

lero-Pepsin, the latest thing out for the nerves; con- tains no drugs, absolutely pure. At all founts; 5 cents.
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Advertiss iu The ARe-HeraId
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-13
CATHOLIC COLLEGES
A Conference OF Educators To Be
Held In Chicago

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April l3.-B!shops,
college presidents. clergymen AID
others interested in Roman Catho-
lie educational matters will gather in
Chicago next week for the second an
nual Catholic college conference,
which will being its sessions at St.
James School. The conference will be
presided over by Mgr. Conaty, of the
Catholic University of America and
all the prominent Roman Catholic
schools and colleges of the country are
eXpecte1 to be represented.
The conference will last two days,
during which time the following topics
will be discussed: the Development Of
character in students; the teaching of
m odern languages: religious instruc-
tion in colleges; the elective system OF
studies: the relative merits in CathO-
lie and non-Cstholic colleges for the
A. 3. degree, and uniformity of
for ensra nee to the fresh
man class.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-13
GENERAL BLANCO
One Of MexiCo's Most Gallant Sol
diers Dead At the Capital.

Gen. JacobO Blauco, of this city. 10
teruational boundary commissioner OF
the Mexican governme Mt, a received t. :
legram lasting hs confirming tie ne ws
pu oiished in yesterday s GERALD, of the
death Of his brother, Gen. Miguel
Blanco, at Mexico City.
The deceased had been i'll for a long
time and his death was therefore not
altogether unexpected. he leaves q
son and two daughters and many
grandchildren and great grand chill.
dreD, besides two brothers and one
sister. His wife died two years ago.
Gen. Miguel Blanco was one OF the
noted soldiers and statesme n of Mex
loo. HS was q native of the state of
Coahuila aad the eldes: of large fam
lily OF which the present boundary com.
missioner is the youpgest.
He was educated for the Law, but
took up the profession of arms during
the stirring times then on in Mexico
In 1857 be was mem ber of congress,
and took an active part in framing u e
constitution of 1857 which is still in
force rs the organic law OF Mexico.
LA.er be became governor OF :he
federal district in W hich the capital is
situated; and then secretary of war in
the cabinet OF President Juarez,
where he followed the fortunes of the
repu 5lic through the dark ard stormy
period of the French Intervention and
the ESTABLISHING mt of the empire under
Maximilian.
He served several times In congress
as Representative of the state of Goa
hula and slso served as Judge OF tie
supreme court of the republic
AS soldier as we'll as lawyer and
statesman Gen. Blanco won great dis
tinction. He took an active part Ia
the war sof reformation under Jrarez
that resulted in the establishment of
the sliberal party in power and tie
overthrow of the clerical party. Dur
ing this struggle he became brigadier-
general.
Ooe Of the most remarkable Incl
dents OF his military career was his
surprise of President Zuloapa and
Cen. Miramon 6nd his occupation of a
portion OF Mexico with but handful
Of men against grestly superior
forces.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-13
ELECTING
SENATORS
By a Direct Vote Ut
The People
Favored
A VOTE TAKEN TODAY
And The Proposed Amend
ment Approved In The
House BY a Big
Majority

WASHINGTON, April 13.-Upder an
agreement reach ed late yesterday at
ternoon the house, shortly after meet
ing at noon proceeded to vote on
the proposed constitutional amend
mert providing for the election OF
senators by direct vote Of the peo-
pie.
The majority report, offered by Mr..
Corliss, tRep) of Michigan, gives the
= people OF each state the choice OF
electing their two senators either by
the legislature Or by direct popular
vote. The minority report. offered by
Mr. Rucker Of Missouri, leaves no
option but requires senators to be
chosen by direct vote of the people of
each state.
The democrats, with the aid OF a
number of republicans substituted the
minority report for that of the major
ity oy vote of lbs 30 30.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-13
GREAT MINE
In PROSPECT
Rich Copper Ledge Struck
Near Lords
burg
OWNED BY FL PASOANS
The Ore Carries Thirty Per
Cent Copper And Drift
ing Work Begins At
Once.

A rich copper ledge has been struck
in the shaft of the Superior Mining
pany's mine three and half miles
from Lordsburg. The vein occurs in
the 25O-foot level and covers the en-
tire floor Of the 4x7 shaft. 1t is red
oxide of character that may be tres t.
ed az low cost. D. w. Reckhart to-
average sampling OF tae rock and found
that it carries 80 per cent copper.
Drifting On the vein will be COM
menced at once and the extent of this
rich deposit will be determire ed as
speedily Is possible.
Inasmuch as this property is owned
almost entirely by prominent Ell Paso-
ans, the new strike is an i'm portsnt one
in this city. = 1t is also of deep impor-
tance to the people of thSt section OF
New Mexico in which the property lies
The Superior Mining company was
recently Incorporated and the follow
ing constitute the officers and board OF
directors: D. w. Reckhart, president:
George w. Hickox, president:
Randolph Lawrence, secretary trea-
surer. Dlrectors-David Payne, w.
S. McCusoheon, John Dean, and j. A.
Bruck, all of E. Paso, and Don Kedzie
of Lordsburg.
The mine was bought last Septem-
Der on 1000 bond, aud 60 days at
ter the purchase pocket of ore that
ran $500 gold par sou was struck sha,
yielded Sl4, 900. In the striking OF q
different ledge, and considering its
character, it is possible that great
mina has been found.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-13
MANUFACTURERS
The Association To Hold d Banquet
in Boston.

The Association 10 Hold Banquet
in Boston.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, A pril 13. The
odore G. Search, of this city, preside Mt
of the National Association of Manu-
facturers, has announced the program
for the approaching annual conven-
tiou of the association in Boston.
One of the miin features OF the
gathering will be the banquet which
will be rendered by the citizens OF New
England I'd visiting delegates. This
banquet will bring together not only
members of the National Associs-
-tion of Manufacturers but a
large portion, of the mem
bership OF the New England Cotton
Manufacturers association, the N alton
al Association of Wool Manufacturers,
the New England Shoe aud Leather
Association and the American Paper
and Pulp association.
It Is also expected that President
Mckinley will be the guest of honor on
this OCCASION, with WI Ting-faug, the
Chinese minister; Comte Cassini, the
Russian ambassa1 dor: Secretary Of the
Navy John D. Long, Rt. Rev. d..
William Lawrence, Of Boston,a aud other
men of note i a public life.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-13
JEWISH EASTER
Baking Establishments Busy Turn
ina Out Unleavened Bread.

CHICAGO, April l3.-The busiest
season of the year for some OF Chicagos
big baking establishments comes TO
a close today. These are the bakeries
where matzos, or unleavened bread,
are made for use in Jewish households
during Passover week. This Jewish
holiday week, which is commonly
koown ss Jewish Easter, begins to-
day, and will be observed through
out the world by orthodox and reform
ed Jews alike by change in daily
dict. Everything leavened is removed,
and only uuleavened food is consumed.
The matzos, or cracker bread as it Is
sometimes called, Is the most general
article of food during Passover week.
Four months before the feast begins
the mstzos are turned out In great
Quantities by certain Chicago bakers
who supply not only the Chicago trad
but q great part of that of neighboring
states. AS an illustration of the
quantity of these ma'zos used in Chi
cago, one of the largest of the bakeries
consumes about 35, 600 barrels OF -four
in manufacturing the crackers which
are to be used In a single week. An
item of great importance during the
Passover week Is the -four which is
used as substitute for ordi-
nary flour. This Is Of two kinds.
One 1s made of potatoes, and the other
aud most commonly used is elm ply
made OF mstzos ground into fue
pOwder
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-13

To Celebrate Jefferson's Birthday
At ROstOn

BOSTON, NJ asa, april 13.-Jeff erson's
birthday is to be observed in Boston to :
night by ap elaborate banquet under
the auspices of the Bryan Club of Mas
sachusetts. The affair will be OF par
tisan character and all of the speakers
will be democrats of prominence.
gathering are Senator James K. Jones
of Arkansas, Senator John w. Daniel
of'Virginia, Gsorge Fred William !,
of Massachusetts aud Senator Petit
grew OF South, Oakot,. Senator Butler,
ch airman OF the populist national com
mittee. has also been invited to speak
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-13
SOUTH AFRICA
No Change In the War Situation To.
DdV.

LONDON. April 13.-The situation in
the fsld Sc for the most part unchan-
sed and the Importance of this wees g
lighting is not clear. Both thu Bri-
tIsh aud ths B1srs report succ .ss IN
Natal, e.ca side alleging thss, as a
Fasul5 of the artillery duel at Glands
lasgta, the o.her si1s has fallen back.
Nothing new comes from Roberts, aud
the date of his adva ace Is still only a
matter Of conjecture.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-13
CONTEST CLOSING
For the Alabama United States
SendtOrShip.
man class

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 13.-Tbe e
great contest for the United States
seuasorship between Senator John T
Morgan and Governor Johnston, which
has been one OF the most excitin g
political races ever seen In Alabama, is
about concluded.
Tomorrow the winner will be pick ed
by the primary elections which will be
held in hfty-5wo out OF the sixty six
counties in the state.
Both men are fighting every inch Of
grourd aud the politi cal lieutenants Of
each candidate are claiming victory
TODAY
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-13
DESERTS DEWEY
Brother in-laW M'Lean For Mr..
BRYAN.

COLUMBUS. O.,-Lewis G. b; rnard,
who looks after John r. McLean's
Dolittcal interests at Cincinnati, says
that McLean is not for Dewey for
president.
nMcLean is for Bryan," said
Bernard: "he has said SO repeatedly
and why any one should question It is
bevond underst suding."
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-13
STAGE ROW
Marc Antony And Cleopatra Will
Separate.

OMAHA, A pril 13.-As result of
the scene at Boyd's theatre when Mel
bourn Mcdowell was unable to enact
the role Of Marc Antony to the Cleo
pasrs OF Blanche Walsh, the latter says
business partnership which has ex-
listed between them several yesrs.
Miss Walsh will sail for Europe, May
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-13
BURNED TO DEATH
Mother And Twin Daughters BY d
Lamp Explosion.

= DENVER, April l3.-By 8 lamp ex-
plosion which set fire to the surround
ing furniture Mrs. Jennie Simon ton
and her twin daughters, Jusntta and
Anita, were burned to death this morn
ing at her residence, Lincoln and
TWeuty-aiphth streets
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-13
HELP FOR AUSTIN
San Antonio Loans the Stricken City
Fire Engine.

Special Dispatch to the HERALD.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex, April l3.-San
Antonio sent one of her fire engines to
Austin last night to help the stricken
city out. Austin has nothing but hose
carts.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-13
RESpITED
A Wife Slayer To Live TWO Weeks

,ac,aI Dispatch to the HERALD.

Special Dispatch to the HERALD.
DALLAS, Tex, April 13.-Wash
-1arrett. colored, who is under SEN
tence to hang on April 2Oth, has been
granted respite OF two weeks. He
killed his wife last summer and was
convicted in the first trial.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-13

Great 1890" Edition of the HERALD
q. Dellquest x Andrews.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-13

Great $1,000" Edition of the HERALD
at Carl Enuis's
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(Continued on 5th psge)
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-13

Crest 1900" Edition cf the HERALD
at Irvin's.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-11

Mrs. L. b. Ainsworth of
Holyoke, Col. is visiting her
daughter Mrs. H, L. Thurs
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Thigh
man leave tomorrow for a
visit to Maryland and Penn
sylvania. We wish them a
pleasant stay.
There seems to be a we'll
established plot on the part
of the Beers to capture Cen.
Roberts who is commanding
the British troops in South
Africa, and the report that
Uncle Paul Kruger is about
to surrender seems to be out
of order.
One Minute Cough Cure is the
only harmless remedy that produces
results. Try it. Johnson's
Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-11

We made a pleasant visit to the
Experimental Farm few days ago,
and found DR.. Robinson, the Director,
very busy shipping the delicious Del
aware grapes, the one variety above
all others, mostly admired in this Sec
ton. He has the thanks of the editor
and family for a nice basketful.
During it's history of seventeen
years there has never been a death
among the pupils of Littleton Female
College, Littleton, N. c. This is
remarkable health record. Those who
value health may do we'll to think of
it. This Institution has a large pat
ronage and is offering to worthy ap-
plicants limited number CT scholar
ships
We will take your order for any
book or yonr subscription for any
magazine or paper. The News Depot.
The Seaboard Air Line Railroad in
response to letter from the Kings
Daughters, very kindly gave passes
to the Deacon family. $28. SO was
raised at the Charity Social, and of
this sum $1,000 was given them for
travelling expenses. The balance is
held in the treasury for the next call.
We are requested to say that this was
decided upon after much consideration
and it is hoped that all who aided in
the matter will see the wisdom of it.
A new livery stable is being erected
by c. Mcqueen, on the End lot north
'frou, hist i-esAat, ,rc.a;5 c's cn. i.efr
Pines will soon have three livery Sta /
BILE buildings, and they all intend to
be ready for you in the winter season.
The quicker you stop cough or cold
the less danger there will be of fatal
lung tronble One Minute Cough
Cure is the only harmless remedy that
gives immediate results. You will
like it. For sale at Johnson Phar-
macy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-11
THE STATE NORMAL
AND INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE.

Offers to young women thorough lit
erary, classical, scientific and industri
al education and special pedagogical
training Annual expenses $92 toS132;
for non-residents $152. Faculty of 80
members. More than 400 regular stu
dents. Has matriculated about 1000
students, representing every county in
the state except one Practice and OBJ
servation School of about 25o pupils.
To secure board in dormitories, all free,
tuition applications should be made be-
fore August 1. Correspondence invited
from those desiring competent trained
teachers. For Catalogue and other in
formation address until August IS
PROF. J. Y. JOYNFR, DEAN OF COL
LEGE; CHARLFS D. McIVER, PRES.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-11

Millions will be spent in politics
this year. We can't keep the CAM
paign going withot money any more
than we can keep the body vigorous
without food. Dyspeptics used to
starve themselves. Now Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure digests what you eat and
allows you to eat all the good food you
want. 1t radically cures all stomach
troubles. For sale at Johnson S Phar-
macy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-11
Eggs For Hatching,

from pure Light Brah1na stock, 81.
for I3: also some fine Buff Cochins for
sale. Apply to
Master J. Hugh w. Murphy,
Southern Pines, N. c.
Experimental Farm.