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The age-herald., 1900-03-23
THE BANKRUPTCY LAW
MT. Ray Has Introduced a Bill to
 Amend It

Washington, March 22.-Representative Ray of New York, chairman of the house judiciary committee has introduced a bill to amend the bankruptcy law, and makes a statement as to it, in which he says:
 "The most important changes are six ad- ditional objections to discharge, viz:
 1. Obtaining property on credit upon materially false statement in writing.
 2. Making a preference, though the bill makes 1t necessary that the creditor relying upon this information shall prove that the preference was fraudulent.
 g. The making of a fraudulent transfer of property.
 f. That the bankruptcy was materially contributed to or brought on by gambling.
 5. That a discharge shall be refused to any one who has previously been dis charged within six years.
 6. That discharge shall be denied to any one who refuses in the course of the proceedings to answer any questions ap- proved by the court.
 "The bill also provides that mercantile corporations may be adjudged voluntary bankrupts after receiving the consent there to of a majority of their stockholders; also that voluntary receivArship of an insol- vent corporation under the state laws shall be an act of bankruptcy. It shortens the time from twenty-five days to ten days when default is made, and provides for a short service by publication where the debter has absconded The bill makes the wife a competent witness irrespective of the laws of the state.'
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
ON THE RACE TRACK.
At New Orleans

New Orleans, La, March 22.-Wlld Pirate, who won the 2-year-old race easily, was the only successful favorite today. The track was sloppy. After the heat race. w. W. Lyles claimed Corialis for 1925, and af- ter the last J. H. Smith secured Koenig in the same way for $s75.
 First race, three-quarters of a mile, heats, selling-First heat: Mortugas 102 (MitchelD to l and ? to 1, won all out by a nose; Banrica, 100h (L. Rose), to ? and to 5, second; Coralis, 1O5 (Boland), to 5, third. Time, 1:17A.
 Second heat: Banrtca, 100 L. Rose), even and out won all out by a nose; Tortugas, 102 CMitchelD, g to and out, second; Mou- zeltoff, 90 Dominiek), 12 to l, third. Time, 1:17%.
 Run off: Banrica, to 3, won easily by two lengths; Tortugas, 2 to 1, second. Time, 1:20la.
 Second race, five furlongs; selling; 2-year- olds-Wild Pirate, IA CWink1eld), to ? and 1 to 2, won easily by two lengths; Blink 105 (Boland), 13 to and to 5, sec ond; Anxious, 1O6 (IitchelD, g to ?, third. Time. 1:06.
 Third race, mile and one-eighth; selling The Bondman, 92 (Dominick), to and to 5, won easily by four lengths; Warrior, 103 (F'inley), 12 to and to l. second; Solo, 101 (W. Jones), 20 to l. third. Time 2:O2A.
 Fourth race, seven furlongs, handicap Compensation, 102 eMoody), to 1 and to 5, won easily by four lengths; Lady Cal lahan, 94 (Dominick) 20 to l and to l, second; Ed Garland, IA (BolanD, to 1, third. Time, 1:321A
 Fifth race, mile and twenty yards; sell ing-Harry Luecesco 104 (MitchelD to and 4 to ,, won by half a length, ridden out; Ben Chance, 112 (Vittatoe), to and 8 to 5, second; Orlandine, 97 Crally) 40 to l, third. Time, 1:50A.
 Sixth race, mile and one-sixteenth-Geo. B. Cox, 105h (Boland), 6 to 1 and to 1, won easily by two lengths Mailer. 1Oe CIothersalD, 3 to 1 and even, second; Koe- mig, 106 (Vittatoe), to l. third. Time, 2:011R.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
Ada Itehau

MISS Ada ReAan has returned to fill the VoLd her temporary retirement caused in artistic circles. It is with a wholesome feelng of satisfaction that We welcome pack an artist who caters to the intei- lectual and more exalted virtues of human nature. Shakespeare is a strong diet, but pleasinsly and powerfully administered by the masterful Individuality of Miss Renan. dt will do much to refresh and counteract the nauseous flavor of the degenerate dramas that seem to be casting their pestgl- ential influence among our uleater pa.rons Miss Rehans talent has always been ex- pended to uplift the drama, to cater to our intelligence rather than our loiwer natures: she has been eminently successful in her efforts, as a crowded theater can nightly testify.
 The engagement at the Jefferson theater Is for next Friday night. Miss Rehan will be seen as Katherine in The Tanning of the Shrew," a character that she has made aaHouS aIl over ulis country, as we'll as in England.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
The BOstonians

Seats will be placed on sale tomorrow for the engagement of that famous lyric or ganization, The Bostonians. Already mu- sic-lovers are pleasantly agtated over the engagement, and the presentation of the new opera, ''The lSmugglers," is awaited with interest The Bostonians have gone to great expense in producing this work and from all accounts its rendition here Will loe an event. Among the singers are Henry Clay Barna5ee, w. H. Macdonald Helen Bertram, Marcia Van Dresser, George trothinsham, Josephine Bartlett Frank Ruetworth, John Dunsmure, w. H. Fftz- gerald, Grace Cameron, Fredeiick Knight. Edith Hendee, Charles R. Hslgley and S.
 L. Studley. The engagement at the Jeffer- son theater lis for next Tuesday night
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
"ChiIdren of the Ghetto"

Israel Zaneawll, hhe great London au- thor, has contributed to the stage in 'Pchil- dren of the Ghetto one of the most dis cussed dramas that has been produced in America for many years. Il wdl be seen here on next Wednesday and Thursday and Thursday matinee at the Jefferson theater when 1t wtl be produced by the original New York and London company with its great mass of scenery The company pre- senting this play ds a strong one and num- oerS more than forty members Wilton Lackaye heads the list. The others are Mkew4se prominent Following are the other pr'ncapal memtoers William Norris. Guy Bates Post, Adoiph Lestina, Rosabe t,S'rri' ntorl1soh' Ada Curry, Ada Dwyer, Mabel Ta.laferro, Louise Murdener Mma Cot trelly and others.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
MOBILE C OHIO RAILROAD co.
Office Superintendent Mobile Division,
 Mobile, Ala, March 20, 1900.

Office Superintendent Mobile Division,
 Mobile Ala, March 20, 190o Notice to Contractors: Sealed proposals will be received at my office at Mobile, Ala, until noon Monday. April 2, 1900, for the construction of an ex- tension on the Blocton branch of the Mo- bile and Ohio railway, about one and one third q 1-S) miles in length. The work to be let will include clearing, grubbing, grad nation, trestfng, pipe drains and oulverts The resident engineer wdll meet parties desiring to bid on this work at the union depot at Blocton at Il a. m. of Tuesday, March 27, with profles and other data, and show those interested over the proposed location from Slope No. to Slope No. 7 Profiles, plans and specifications, with ap- proximate estimate of quantities, can be seen at that time at Blocton or at any time prior to and after that date at the office of the resident engineer at Mobile, Ala. The right is distinctly reserved to reject any all bids. HENRY FONDE,
 Division Superintendent. 3-23-9t
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
~THE PLAYS

Paul Jones' was sung at the Jefferson theater last night by the Olympia Opera company to fair audience, with Miss My CTS in the title role.
 The company is evenly balanced, and possesses some good voices, but it is rather unsatisfac tory to hear a woman in mans role, however clever she may be.
 ''Girofie-Girofa" will be sung tonight and at matinee tomorrow that sweet little op- era, "The Bohemian Girl" The engage ment will close with La PerIchole' tomor- row night.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
FLORIDA. CUBA
Or Porto Rico Via the Southern Rail-
 way.

Double daily service on quick and conven- tent schedule is now offered via Southern Railway to points in Florida, making close connection for Cuba or Porto Rico via either Tampa or Miami. Through sleeper Birmingham to Jacksonville. leaving Bir- mingham 4:40 D. m.; also through sleeper Atlanta to Tampa, connecting with morning train from Birmingham.
 This Is the most comfcrtab ble and best route to points in Florida Cuba or Porto Rico. Cheap excursion rates now in effect.
 For rates, schedules sleeper reservations, etc.. apply to any agent Southern Railway, or c. E. Jackson. T. P. A, Birmingham, Ala 11-29-tf
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
WON'T DISCUSS MACRUM
State Department Prefers to Make No
 Statement

Washington March 22-In view of the announced decision of the house committee on foreign affairs to make an investigation into the truth of Ex-Consul Macrums statements proposed in a resolution intro- duced by Representative Wheeler of Ken lucky, the officials of the state department do not care to make any public statement respecting the utterances attributed to Mr. Macrum.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
General Miles Goes to Florida

Savannah, Ga., March 22-General Miles and party, including Mrs. Miles; Captain Mrs. WFbong of Cincinnati. left the city this morning for Florida They win stop at St. Augustine, from whence they will go to Key West. At both places the gen. eral will inspect the Notifications. After visiting the Florida forts General Miles will sal for Cuba.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
Louisiana Delegates

New Orleans, La, March 22.-The first congressional district republicans tonight elected c. w. Boothby and Walter L. Co., hen delegates to the national convention at Philadelphia.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

THE ALABAMA HOME has s25.Ooo per month to loan to build houses on vacant Bots; the limit of cost is smaller in this association than in any other company. list avenue.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
IMPROVED SERVICE
To Rome and Dalton, via. the Southern
 Railway.

Effective January 15, the Southern Rail- way inaugurated double daily service be- tween Anniston and Rome, Ga.
 New train makes close connection with trains 3S and 37 between Birmingham and Annisto
 Passengers can now leave Birmingham at 6:00 a. m. arrive at Rome at Il :50 a. m., re- turning leave Rome at $50 p. m. and ar- rive at Birmingham at 10:00 p. m.
 1-17-30t.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
Aliens MinStre!s

A. G. Aliens Big Original New Orleans Colored Minstrels numbering more than 60 people, introducing some of the most famous Colored Singers, Dancers, Cake
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
CHE THAT WORKS EASILY, WORKS SUCCESSFULLY" CLEAN HOUSE WITH
 SAPOl 10

walkers and Comedians known among the colored race, will appear here under can- vas at the corner of Eighteenth street and Avenue A, tonight.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
YIN MARIANI
Mariani wine-WorId Famous Tonic

A mild stimnlant. the only one that has no unpleasant reaction. and that produces no harmful effects. This is asserted after continued experience during the past thir- ty-f1ve years.
 All druggists. Refuse substitutes.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

men, impedlments to marriage, and all forms of chronic, nervous, blood and pri- yate diseases
 EVERY FORM OF PRIVATE DIsEAsE POSITIVELY CURED UNDER PLAIN GUARANTEE.
 Consultations at office or by mall are in- vited free.
 Treatment by mail to parties who cannot visit me. No written prescriptions; we fur nish all medicines.
 Birmingham Daily News: '"The New, comments him (Dr. Dozier) most cordially to all those in need of his services
 Age-Herald, His long record and ap- proved abilities cattle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession"
 Alabama Christian Advocate: "Hls pro- fessional standjfg is unimpeachabls, and his char 'er aS { gentleman and citizen Is above reproaoh."
 Office and Dfspsnsary corner Third ave- nue and Nineteenth street, Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
REAL ESTATE
BARGAINS FOR SALE.

BARGAINS FOR SALE. S4,500-Nice new 7-room modern house, 1613 11th avenue, South. $1, ,5O0-12 choice lots, 50x200 each Woodlawn $27 ,000-6 brick stores, 1st avenue. This prop erty will advance greatly. $1, 1,600-Lot 40x140, north goth street; partial improvements; rents for s1SO per year. $6, $6,000-Residence, Fist street; rents for $6SO per annum.
 $50 per acre for 90 acres 2 miles west of Birmingham; car line runs through 1t f; Is divided into 360 lots, which is S37.5O a lot.
 $400 to $600-A lot in Southwest Land Com- panys survey in Birmingham. The pret- tiest property in the city; graded streets Terms, one-fourth cash, balance one, two and three years. We represent the best Fire Insurance com- panies.
 CHICHESTER, YANCEY & ORR, Telephone 606 PA Fist St. FOR RBNT-$20 per month, nicely fur nished broom cottage in best location in Woodlawn.
 $S50-$250 cash, $l5 monthly; new house at East Birmingham; will be finished by Wednesday; something nice, $5, 5,250-65-foot lot on Highland avenue with two-story 7-room modern house; fine To- cation; bargain. $1 $1,9O0-5-room modern cottage, Avenue H, near 20th street; very desirable. $250-Each; four lots 50x20O, near Fowler station
 S750-5 acres rich land near car line al West End. B. A. THOMPSON &, CO, Telephone 2i 223 Twenty-first St.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
WANTED.

WANTDD-Everybody in Birmingham to know that you only have eight days more to save 10 per cent on shoes at D. B. Busters, M7 18th street. 8-1s-St
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
MISCELLANEOUS

THE resident alternating electric current has been discontinued during the day TOT the winter. It will start again when the next fan season opens. The Consonoateu Electric Light Go. s-zS-tI
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

WANTED-To buy for cash yellow pine flooring, ceiling and bill timber; name prices on all grades on cars at mill. We will buy timber land also interest in mill; want to buy common pigeons; name prices. Dalton Lumber Co.,, Dalton, Pa. 3-22-2t
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

WANTED-To buy or lease the turpentine and sawmill privileges on fifty thousand acres pine land. Jos. F. Mickle. Triton, Ga 8-A,-7t
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

WHEN in hurry you don't have to hunt match in the dark. you simply turn the button and your room Is brilliantly light ed when you use electric lights. 9-80-tf FURNISHED ROOM for young lady, near center of city. Address ", care of Age Herald.
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
iiELP WANTED

WANTED-Four water well drillers; men that can handle portable rigs with cable tools. Call or address Charles Morgan, Gains Station, Avondale. 3-21-4t
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
SITUATION WANTED

WANTED-Good situation as stenographer by a thoroughly capable and experienced young woman. Rapid operator of stand ard machines Law work preferred First class references. Address B. A., care Age Herald. 3-22-4t
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
OR. D. I. DOZIER
 SPECIALIST.
Genit0 Urinary
 Surgery,

Surgery.
 Cutaneous end verereal diseases. All delicate dis orders of sexual organs and pel- vic viscera of men and women. Cystitis. stricture, sexual weakness, prostitltis, irreg- ularities of wo-
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

PHOENIX HoTEL-The best meals in the
 city for 25c Try $2.50 ticket and pc
 convinced. 18th street, opposite post office. c. McDonald, proprietor. 3-2l-ot
The age-herald., 1900-03-23
LOST

LOST-March 20, Chase lap robe between Thompson house and Prices stable; all black on one side. Please return to 2003 2d avenue, phone 36, and get reward. 4t
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

HOUSEWIVES are finding smoked cur tains and shades. By using electric hgnts you don't smoke your curtains anu shades and don't consume the oxygen so necessary to health. IV-lf-lh
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

PHONE s6-The Special Messenger servleye' 2O03 2d ayenue. delivers notes, parcels, trunks, vahses, etc, to all parts or clty' 15c Business confidential Want any thing call 36. s. Y. Hampton, manager 2-6-tf
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

WANTED-A boy about 15 years old to learn butcher trade. Apply Price & El- lard Avondale. 3-22-2t
The age-herald., 1900-03-23

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-24
DISTRESS IN PORTO RICO.
General Davis Thinks Reports Are
Greatly Exaggerated.

WASHINGTON. Dec 24.-Genera1 Davis,
when seen at the war department concern
ing the report made public today by Dr.
Williams, a contract surgeon IN the de-
partment of Porto Rico, setting forth an
appalling state of affairs among the cot
fee planters Of the island said that from
his knowledge of affairs he should char
overdrawn and exaggerated. That there
was suffering in the coffee planting sec
tion of the country, the general said he
had no doubt The heavy losses incurred
by the big hurricane, he said, could have
had no result other than to greatly re-
duce the means Of the planters, who had
S12 000. 600 worth of coffee swept away by
the big storm. When General Davis was
military governor Of the island, the war
Porto Rico in order to help them weather
over the evil effects of the hurricane.
When the governTaent passed under civil
administration, however. the issuance Of
the rations was discontinued, as it was
believed the islanders had sufficiently re-
covered.
The general said that DE-. Williams was
an acting assistant surgeon in the depart
rnent and accom- panied a small expedition
cavalry, which, on q march across the
island, traversed the coffee planting re-
gion. The doctor reported bad state
of affairs in this section in the way of
sickness and want of food and was asked
for a. fuller report by General Davis. This
was turned over to Governor Allen.
General Davis leaves Washington this
afternoon for San Francisco, where he
will take passage for Manila on the trans
been ordered to duty as inspector genera
of the division of the FhiliDpfneS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-24
SCRANTON PEOPLE WALK.
Only One or Two Cars Are Running in
the City.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 24.-The strike Of
the 1notormen and conductors Of the
yesterday continues today. Only two of
the strikers have deserted and these are
running one or two cars which the COM
pany is operating on one of its lines in
side the city. Otherwise the service is
tied up clear through from Pittston to
Forest City and taking in all the towns
of the populous I4ackawanna valley. Ten
men who came from Syracuse to take the
strikers places were marched off to strike
headquarters on their arrival and pledged
to quit the town before night. President
Charles NJ. Clark of the company arrived
from Philadelphia last night and is in
conference today with General Manager
Silliman. They expect to get more cars
running tomorrow with men who are ex-
pecfed from Philadelphia and are to be
quartered in the company's office build
ing. Thus far there has been no trouble.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-24
PAPERS IN FIGHT.
Mail and Capital Want to Be Of
fetal State Paper.

A contest more important to the par
Elephants, the Mail and Breeze and the
Topeka Capital, than the senatorial
election or even the session of the Iegis-
lature, has been again inaugurated for
the title of official state paper.
The indications now are that the
honor viii remain with the Mail and
Breeze. When this paper was selected
there was a prolonged contest among
the six state officers comprising the ex-
ecutiVe council.
Governor Stanley, Attorney General
GODDARD and George Cole, auditor. voted
first, last and all the time for the Mail
and Breeze. Secretary Clark Superin-
tendent Nelson and Treasurer Grimes
were as loyal in their support of the
Capital
The deadlock could not be broken and
compromise was finally effected by the
official work for the first year of the adj
nainistratio1, the Mail and Breeze hay-
ing the year ending next March. This
gives the weekly the profitable part of
the business, the legislative work COM
ing in the present year The publication
of laws and other official documents
81, 900 to s.. 900 This feature of the Off
cial papers work is by far the most
profitable.
The sentiment of the state officers does
not seem to have undergone any par
ticuIar change since the last selection
eff the official paper
The governor viii not support the
Capital and the same is true Of the at
1orney general and the auditor It is
said that Superintendent Nelson is par
tally IN favor of the Mail and Breeze
being continued as the official paper.
but he is in such a position that it
would be practically impossible for him
to turn his back on the Capital
Some of the members OF the admins
tFati0n who have been warm support
ers of the Capital have been much an
gered by the recent cartoon of the gnv-
ernor which appeared in the Capital
Unless there is something to circumvent
it, the chances are that the cartoon will
be responsible for the defeat of the
Capitals ambition to succeed the Mail
and Breeze for the ensuing two years
Some Of the Capitals friends. whether
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-24
PLEA FOR JACK RABBITS.
Emporia Coursing Club Objects &c
Crossing With Belgian Hares

The Emporia Coursing club has taken
official action against the proposed plan
of crossing Belgian harse and jack rab-
bits, by the Kansas method-resolu-
tions.
o. NJ white called a special meeting
at which the following were adopted by
a rising vote:
Resolved, That the Kansas jack
rabbit has but one means of escape, and
that his running power, which should
not be taken from him to satisfy a few
cases of intermittent Belgian hare fever
of the Dumont Smith type.
Resolved. That the crossing of the
Belgian hare with the Kansas jack
rabbit will handicap the sport, and COM
pei us to cross our greyhounds with the
snail, that the speed may be correspond
ingly reduced
Resolved, That the greyhound in
her best people, and no small amount
of capital, be protected from the
already passed fad of Belgian hares.
Resolved, That the Belgian hare
fanciers be cited to the poIecat as a fit
subject.
Resolved, That we bind ourselves to-
gether in a secret order, and ask other
coursing clubs to join us, for the protec-
ton of our sport, and that each member
hold in his possession the left front
foot of a graveyard jackrabbit as our
emblem. Our password is Do not
Smith
Resolved, That a. petition be drawn
up and circulated among the clubs, ask
ing our governor, w. T.. Stanley. to sign
the death warrant of any persons. male
or female, that are proven guilty OF adj
vocating or undertaking to reduce the
speed of the Kansas jackrabbit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-24
MONUMENT FOR BRAVE GIRL
Jennie Wade, Who Carried Water to
Soldiers at Gettysburg.

Clinton Ia. Dec. 24.-The members of
the Iowa relief corps, the auxiliartes OF
undertaken to raise $500 with which to
erect a monument to the memory Of Jen-
ME Wade, the young woman killed at
the battle of Gettysburg, and one of the
few women killed during the civil war.
The reason why the Iowa women have
undertaken this task Is because Mrs.
George Wade Mcclellan, a sister of the
dead girl. lives at Denison, Ia. and is
leader in the work of the relief corps
The society in Iowa now numbers S,29s
members and the committee having the
work in charge asks that each society
send 10 cents a member It is considered
doubtful whether the sum can be realized
from small a subscription. and 1t is
proposed to ask the Grand Army posts
to make up whatever deficits there may
be. 1t IS intended to secure the money
in time TO dedicate the monument next
the thirty-eighth anniversary of the bat
tie.
ing one. She lived with her parents on
the battlefield of Gettysburg and when it
was fought she was yet In her teens. The
Wade home stood back a short distance
began Jennie drew water from a well
With a windlass and carried it TO the
thirsty and wounded soldiers on the firing
line This she kept up till the hring
ceased at night The next morning even
before light she was at her work and
continued it all day. On the morning of
the third day a party of soldiers came TO
the house and asked for something to eat.
Mrs Wade made a fire and Jennie began
preparations to bake some biscuits. When
busy with her work in the kitchen a mus
ket ball crashed through the door and.
striking the girl, killed her instantly. The
following day she was buried in coffin
been taken prisoner. The brick house oc>
cupied then by the Wades still stands and
the hole made by the bullet in the door
before it ended the life of Jennie Wade is
still seen.