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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
MOST HEAVILY INSURED MEN
Some Americans Who Have Fortunes
on Their Lives.
John B. M'Donald, New York $4,000, 900
John Wannamaker. Philadel-

phia Observation-Disclosures. 1925, 900
A. B. Hilton, New York.. 1,25O,0O0
]. S. Carr, Durham, N c.. 1,25O,OOO
Paul e Werner, Akron o.. 755,OOO
August Belmont, New York. 600, 900
I. A. Havemeyer, New York 100000
Chauncey NJ. Depew.... 5OO0 900
E. H. Abbott, Milwaukee. 500 900
Gen. S. c. Lawrence, Boston 100000
II. V. ard l. B. Newcomb,
New York ............... 100000
James Gitchen, New York. $4,000
Pierre Lorillard, New York. 10000
Frank E. Ehret, New York. 10000
J. G. Wylie, New York;. 100000
W. G. Whitney ............. 100,O00
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05

The Russian government, according
to dispatch to the London Times
from St. Petersburg, is considering a.
scheme for large increase in the Rus
sian navy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-04-05
NEWS or THE WORLD.
ROER- BRITISH WAR.

The beers are massing at Biggars-
berg in anticipation of battle.
Che British losses in the war to date,
NOT counting troops invaded at home,
foot up 16,418.
1t is said that Portugal has the
money TO pay the Delagoa award with
out borrowing.
Plumer forced to abandon the at
tempt to relieve Mafeking, is reported
besieged in Gaberones.
Dispatches from LourenzO Marquee
confirm the report that the beers will
destroy the Rand gold mines.
Churchill cables that the beers are
strongly posted in the hills of north
Natal and are on the Free State border
It is said that the boer peace dele
gates who are on their way to Europe
are coming to the United States with
a proposition
Joubert, the boer commandier-in
chief, died at Pretoria Of stomach
complaint. Kruger will be his nOmina
successor, but Louis BOtha will have
actual command.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
.dvertise in the Age-Herald.
SCOTTSBORO
Small Boy Fell Out of a Boat and Was
 Drowned

Scottsboro, June A.-(Special)-An or phan boy about 12 years of age who lived with Sam Clemons, while out in skiff on the Tennessee river near here, fell over board and was drowned. MT. Clemons, who was with him at time, made every ef- fort to rescue him but failed
 The series of meetings which have been conducted by Evangelist Sublett of South Carolina closed last night. His sermons were able and instructive and accomplish ed much good.
 Corporal Jesse Moody of the Fortieth Volunteer Infanry, stationed in Manila, was killed near Tagayan by Filipino in surgents June 20. Corporal Moody was born in Scottsboro, and was an only son of Mrs Captain w. J. Jackson of this place. He was splendid young man, wealthy and highly connected
 Henry Englan and Charley Boring was arrested by Officer Henry Arnold and taken to Huntsville Friday, charged with mak- ing wild cat whiskey.
 The sheriff of Jackson County, Georgia came over to Scottsboro Friday and got J. D. Adams, who was wanted in that state for bond jumping.
 A new post office has been established at Larkins' Landing, this county, with Miss Maggie Snodgrass as postmistress.
 Hon. Jesse D. Brown spoke at Gurley Saturday night in joint debate with Mr. Richardson.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
JONES CROWD DEFEATED
Ex-Gov Clarke ofArkansas Will be Next
 National Committeeman

Little Rock, Ark, June 25.-The most in- terestng contest before the Democratic Convention which assemblies here tomorrow was settled this afternoon when Con- gressman McRae announced that he would not be a candidate to succeed himself as national committeeman, thus giving clear field to eX-Governor James P. Clarke.
 This is considered a defeat for Senator James K. Jones, chairman of the Demo- cratic National Committee, who favored McRae. Clarke is generally understood to be a candidate for United States Senator two years hence against Senator Jones' Delegate Charles J. Parker of Ouachita County, who Is promoting the movement to instruct for David B. Hill for Vice President, is confident the convention will adopt a Hill resolution.
 The convention will instruct for Bryan for President and the indications are to- night that the Parker resolution will be adopted, despite the strong opposition of cuses are being held tonight on the con- tested state offices. but apparently the nominations for Attorney General, State Auditor and Secretary of State will be set tied on the first ballot. The only extended contest promised is for Railroad Commis- sioner in the Fourth and Fifth Congress- ional Districts between J. G. Wallace J. D. James and R. D. Morrow.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
RATHBONE HAS
 BEEN REMOVED Martin FoSneS Will Take His
 Place Temporarily. NO DIRECT CAUSE Is GIVEN Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow Has Been Relieved from Further Work in Cuba and
 Has Sailed for Home
NO DIRECT CAUSE Is GIVEN

Washington, June 25.-The Postmaster General has issued an order removing from office Estes G. Rathbone, who had been suspended by a former order from the posi- tion of director general of posts of Cuba, and detailing Martin Fosnes, an inspector in the postal service to perform the duties of director general of posts until further orders. Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gen eral Bristow has been relieved from fur ther work in Cuba and has sailed for home.
 Today's action in removing Rathbone, Postmaster General Emory Smith said to- night, was not taken because of any fresh developments in the Cuban postal frauds affecting the deposed director MT. Smith was not prepared to say whether or not former Director Rathbone would be arrest ed for any connection he may have had with existing conditions of affairs in the Cuban postal department. The determna- tion of that question: he said, would be left entirely with General Wood, the Military Governor of the island who would be guid- cd by the developments shown by the inves- tigation concluded by Mr. Bristow MT. Rathbone, MT. Smith said, would not leave the island, as he would be wanted as witness in the cases of the other officials against whom charges have been prefer red
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
MORE BODIES HAVE
 BEEN RECOVERED
The Death List Now Numbers
 Thirty-Seven.
DEBRIS BEING CLEARED AWAY
When the Wreckage Has Been Remov- ed it is Expected That Several More Dead Bodies Will
 Be Found

Atlanta, Ga, June 25.-Thirty-seven bodies have been recovered from the wreckase of the Southern train which went into a washout one mile and half from McDonough Saturday night. Three bodies were found today They were:
 D. T. Griffith, supervisor.
 W. l.. Morrisette superintendent pump ing station
 J. H. Hunnicutt, freight conductor; and the charred pieces of two other bodies.
 The injured who were sent to Me Donough Macon and brought here have left for their homes. Many bodies of the dead have not been identified and these remain at the undertaking establishments, waiting to be claimed by relatives or friends. The latter are principally bodies of negro section hands who were killed.
 The number of the gang which was mak- ing its way to do repair work on the Geor- gia Midland and Gulf Railroad is not known. All of them perished It is sup posed to have numbered about 15, which will make the total casualties about 40. Il is believed that some bodies still remain under the debris, which will be thoroughly cleared away by tomorrow. Traffic will likely be resumed in twelve hours. Trains from Atlanta are now operating over the Georgia Midland and Gulf Railroad.
 During the recent heavy rains vigilance has been exercised by railroad officials in watching the roadbed. and it is said that the culvert over Camp creek where the wreck occurred, was inspected and reported 70. K" thirty minutes before the train ran into the gulch.
 The culvert over Camp creek gave way because the water rose to a height suffi- cient to get in between the abutment walls and the earthen embankment.
 It was constructed of stone and brick.
 The embankment is about 50 feet high at this point and quite long.
 A dispatch from McDonough tonight says one of the unidentified bodies is believed to be that of w. H. Jensen Sr, of Sugar P O., Salt Lake County, Utah.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
WE DO IT RIGHT
 EMPIRE LAUNDRY
Mortgage Sale.

Under and by virtue of the powers of sale contained in a certain deed of mortgage made by T. s. Smith and his wife, Lucy F.. Smith, to the Elyton Land Company on the 1st day of September, 1892 which said mort gage is recorded in Book 175 of Mortgages, page 146 in the office of the Judge of Pro- bate of Jefferson County. Alabama, and for the satisfaction of the debt therein de- scribed and thereby secured the under signed, as assignee and transferee of said debt and mortgage, will offer for sale in front of the court house door of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 21st day of July, 1900, at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real es- tate in said county, and known and de- scribed according to the map and plan of the Elyton Land Company of the city of Birmingham as: Lots Nos. thirteen Q3) and fourteen QD, in subdivision H of block No one hundred and seven Q0O, to- gether forming a rectangle fronting fifty (5W feet on the south side of Morris ave- nue and extending back to the railroad right of way.
 BIRMINGHAM REALTY CO, Assignee and Transferee of Said Debt and
 Mortgage.
 A. T. LONDON, Attorney.
 6-19-4t-tueS
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
Chicago Police In lserlln

Berlin, June 25.-Police Captain Schuet- tier of Chicago was received today by Po- lice President Won Windheim, who showed him many courtesies, and explained the Berlin police system. Captain Schuettler explained the Chicago system, suggesting certain improvements on the Berlin sys- tenn, particularly the use of the patrol box.
 The police officials showed their Amer ican visitor the jails and number of noted criminals, and subsequently they presented to him some Bismarck relics.
 The Berlin secret police have entrusted him with the pursuit in the United States of some notorious German criminals.
 Captain Shuettler found in use here the same Bertillon Anthrophometric system employed in Chicago.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
PRATT CITY.

Pratt City, June 25.-(Special. )-rhe situa- tion in this community is one of expec- tancy Building and industrial improve ing the signing of the wage scale and there is hardly another topic to be heard. There is, of course, large difference of opinion as to the final outcome, but either way, until over, business is stagnated.
 One of the unusual sights to be seen this week is a band of Gypsies. These peculiar, unknown people are marvel to all-plying their trade of fortune telling, begging and swapping horses. They are encamped just beyond the lumber yard on the K. C., R. R., and their tents are always crowded with the eager, credulous, easily duped public.
 Miss Kathryn Staley assisted Mrs. R. D. Johnston at the prison Sunday, and the inmates were enraptured with her beau tiful voice
 Next Friday evening from to Il o'clock the Womans Club of Pratt City will give an entertainment at the residence of Mrs. James A. Kirk on East Highlands. From to o'clock a baby show will be held on the lawn, and there will be three beautiful prizes awarded. From to Il o'clock a concert, with Mrs. Kathryn Stabey and other well known artists as the attraction. After the concert all will adjourn to the lawn, beautifully lit up with electricity, to the sweet strains of the string band. A small admission fee will be charged, the profit, if any, being used to help the needy poor.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
FOURTH D1sTRICTDEMOCRATs
Have Postponed Meeting of the Execu
 tive Committee

Selma, June 2.-(speciaL)-The following was received here today:
 'The meeting of the Democratic Ex- ecutive Committee of the Fourth Congress- ional District of Alabama is postponed un- til July Srd, at o'clock in the afternoon. The Committee will meet at Shelby Springs.
 ''F. W. CYST, Chairman.
 70. c. DuBose Secretary
 No notice of the action of the State Con- mittee, which met on June Sth, has been received by the Chairman of the Commit tee and as it is thought the same will be forthcoming in few days, the meeting was postponed for a week and the members of the Committee so notified by telegraph to- day.
 Of course, the members of the Commit tee know by newspaper report the action of the State Committee but they have not been notified in any sort of official manner of the findings of the Committee. In fact, there is a general complaint made by the members of the District Committee of the want of courtesy extended them by the State Committee. The notice of the appeal was sent to the members of the Committee just the day before the Committee met The State Committee refused to postpone action on the matter, and with a bare quo- rum present swept aside the powers of the Committee. This has naturally incensed the majority of the Committee, and they do not fail to express themselves in the matter.
 What the Committee will do at its meet ing is of course for the future to determine, but it is safe to predict that the members will not lay down what they believe is their rights without a murmur or a pro- test.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
TO THE HOLDERS OF
The First Mortgage Bonds of the Bir-
 mingham Water Works Co.,, Birming- ham, Ala, Dated 3 lst Day of May, 1887

The board of directors of the above named company, having by resolution dated the thirty-first (31sD day of May, 1900, determined to call in and pay all the outstanding issue of the above mentioned bonds, secured by mortgage dated May 3l, 1887, to Josiah Morris, James T. Woodward and Daniel S. Troy, trustees, notice is hereby given that the said bonds, with ac- crued interest, will be paid at the agency of the company, the Hanover National Bank in the city of New York, state of New York, the first day of July, 19OO THE BIRMINGHAM WATER WORKS COMPANY.
 w. s. KUHN, President.
 R. F. WENDEL, Secretary. 6-12-4t-tueS
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
Emperor Bill Still Safe

Berlin, June 25-A rumor was circulated in Berlin and other cities today that an attempt had been made to assassinate Elm peror William The Kiel police declare it to be pure fiction. His ma aiesty telegraphed condolences to Emperor Nicholas upon the death of Count Muravieff, Russian minis ter of foreign affairs, adding an expression of his satisfaction that Russians and Ger mands had received a baptism of fire while standing shoulder to shoulder at Taku.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
Evidently Com mitted uicide

Chicago, June 2.-The body of a well dressed man, supposedly John H. Miller of Mena, Ark, was found in a clump of bushes just off Sheridan road today. A large revolver was clutched in the mans right hand and bullet wound in the right temple told the story. From letters in the dead mans clothing his identity was in- dicated. One letter is from his wife, and beseeches him to return home if he does not find work. Other letters show he was a railroad man.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
win Renonnce His Right

Vienna, June 25.-It is officially announced that Arch Duke France Ferdinand, the Austrian heir apparent, will formally re- nounce the right of succession to the inn perial throne on Thursday next
 On the following day he will wed the Countess Sophie Chotex, his marriage be- ing the reason for which he will withdraw from the succession.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
Notice of Final Settlement.

This day came Arthur w. Smith, Fred Sloss, and Maclin Sloss, executors of the estate of J. w. Sloss, deceased, and filed their accounts and vouchers for final set clement of their administration of said estate
 It is ordered by this court that the 3rd day of July, 1900, be- and the same is here by set as a day for hearing the said settle ment, and all parties in interest may ap- pear and contest the same if they see proper. w. c. GARRETT, Register
 June Il, 1900 6-12-tues-3t
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
'
 DENTISTS.
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

A lovely Complexion, Rosy Cheeks, Bright Eyes. Perfect Form, by using Lincolns Life Wine, Vegetable Compound. Uter- inc Tonic for Female Weakness, strength ems the fragments so that the organs are kept in place. It gives quick relief and cures all weakness and diseases of those delicate organs, it fits woman for the high est duties of her sex-wifehood and mother hood and costs only N per bottle. At your Drug Store.
 Columbus. O., June 27 1899. Lincoln Medicine Co.,, Columbus O. Gentlemen-I have used Lincoln's Life Wine and Lincoln's Liver Medicine for Fe- male Weakness and Constipation, and it has certainly cured me of both diseases.
 MRS, c. F.. SCHUMACKER,
 Columbus. O. Retail trade furnished by Amzi Golden company and Nabers, Morrow and Sinnige, Birmingham, Ala
 Sold at retail by J. J. Duncan, Birming4 ham; Adams Drug Co.,, Birmingham; H. Klein, Birmingham; Williams Drug Co.,, Birmingham; Collier Drug Co.,, Birmingl ham, Wilmington and Lynch, Birming- ham, Ellis Drug Co.,. Birmingham; New1 man Drug Co.,, Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
Florida Has a Lynchinp

O'Brien, Fla, June 25.-Jack Thomas, a negro who attempted an assault on Mrs. Keene, widow living in Suwannee County, Friday night, was taken from the sheriff by mob near Live Oak today, hanged to tree and riddled with bullets. He made full confession.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
"----------- Million Acres of Wheat Ruined

Winnipeg, Man., June 25.-Of 1,S00,00 acres under wheat, one million acres will never be cut Rain cannot now change a stunted crop to 8 inches high, and a small head into a crop. Best authorities hope for seed and feed, but this is doubt full This was the hottest day of the year.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
Dinsmore Renominated

Conway, Ark, June 25.-The Democratic Convention of the Fifth Congressional District today re-nominated Hugh A. Dins- more for Congress.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
CYCLONE AT EUTAW
Passes Over That Section Doing Great
 Damage

Montgomery, June 25.-A cyclone passed over Eutaw, Ala, yesterday and did a great deal of damage. The Baptist church was demolished and the Presbyterian church and female academy badly wrecked. Several residences were damaged and trees and fences blown down.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
Bourke Cochran Addressed students

New Haven, Conn.,, June 25.-W. Bourke Cochran addressed the graduating class Of the Yale law school this afternoon at the anniversary exercises
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
Forecast for Alabama

Washington, June 25-Alabama-Fair ir Tuesday and Wednesday, warmer in no tn east portion Tuesday; fresh southerly winds
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
Favorite-Moerlein Beer.

Fishing at East Lake. One dollar per day, soc half day or 25c per hour.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26

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The age-herald., 1900-06-26
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The age-herald., 1900-06-26

Highest temperature, S6; lowest tempera .ure, n; average temperature, 80.
 BEN. M. JACOBS, Station Agent, U. S. Weather Bureau
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
BATHING AT EAST LAKE.
 25c if suit is furnished; 15c if bather furnishes own suit.

Attend the Chautaugua at Talladega, beginning June 28.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
THE WEATHER

Birmingham June 9, 1s0). Local observations during the 24 hours ending D. m., Central time:
The age-herald., 1900-06-26
 Won,an,s Trials

11BO10d8O 37'Ox0 U1171DOO0 tV 6so grave.
 The question of health ks always before her. Thirty years Of her life ES a haffIe with s,sonSfs'ua- ton. and not ono woman kn a Hundred escapes fkse Ms which ue ln wat from month fO month.
The age-herald., 1900-06-26

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-18
NEW ORLEANS COTTON FUTURES.
COTTON LETTERS.

New York. Dec. I7.-Murphy 4 CO. say:
Liverpool was disappointing. both on fu-
lures and spots. the former being UNI
changed with the demand dull Sales 5000
bales We opened on a range OF to y
points lower than Saturdays clcaa. Shorts
were again buyers and IN January option
which opened at asa. and gradually adj
yanced 10 {. SD Receipts were again heavy
and the estimates for tomorrow az New
orleans also encouraged bears. The mar
ket has little snap. There is also less talk
OF manipulation OF the January option. II
Is reported that considerable amount OF
low grade cotton viii be shipped TO New
York for delivery on December and jan
uary contracts. The market closed at
about the lowest for the day.
New York, Dec. II. Hubbard
Bros. a Co. cay; Liverpool refused
to respond TO our advance of Saturday ex-
cept IN a perfunctory way. showing that
the movement had more effect abroad
than at home Al the opening nearby
positions were pressed for sale. being TAX
en- by the local trade. and a rally fol-
lowed. II was soon evident there was IL
quotation in progress In January and
prices receded. The movement az Hous-
ton was large. and New orleans moder-
ate. while the semi-weekly movement
points 10 over 10000. against $500 last
year. Untll more cotton points towards
this market We expect sharp and sudden
fluctuations, as the local trade consider
that the nearby positions are under con-
troll. The temper ~ TO buy on all weak
movements and not to be short despite the
movement
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-18
SEA ISLAND COTTON.
COTTON FUTURES.
The Market Closes steady with
Prices on 5a22 Points.

The Market Closes steady With
Prices on 5a22 Points.
New York. Dec l7-Business in cotton
futures to-day was the smallest In recent
times and the trade was quite bent upon
placing accounts In ship-shape form for
the holiday season. Aside from the Eng
llsh market advices and the crop move
ment there was little upon which new
ventures could be based. The opening
was easy. with prices down TO 10 points,
under fairly active general selling, urged
by disappointment IN the cables and the
appearance OF more cotton at the ports
than anticipated. As receipts were large,
timid holders sold out believing a sharp
further setback would occur before the
close. Bu. following the call slight
Improvement resulted from room covering
and persistent buying for Southern ae-
count. the latter said TO be against large
oversaiez In the New Orleans market.
Soon after the noon hour the market set
tled decidedly under another squirt OF sell
Ing from all quarters, which had for its
incentive large estimates for to-morrowA
receipts at New Orleans and Houston,
ana reports that considerable line Of coi-
Ton had been shipped from New Orleans
TO New York for contract delivery Trad
ing during the rest OF the afternoon was
inclined to drag with neither side striv-