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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-01
My Dear Sir:

MY IGdT olI.
 I wish you would thank the Gideon Welles Naval Veterans for their kind invitation to dire with them to Savin Rock Pier Restaurant, New Haven, on Wednesday, July 31, 1901 the occasion of their annual reunion, and my great regret that another engagement for that day obliges me to forego the pleasure of meeting and greeting again those of my comrades who stood shoul- der to shoulder in the f1ercest and bloodiest war of modern times when this honored name was represented in the person of your great statesman who will live in history always as one of our greatest secretaries.
 I wish pleasant weather for the re- union and I extend my greetings to you all on an anniversary which know will recall many memories, Be- lieve me. my dear sir,
 Very sincerely yours,
 w. S. SCHLEY, Office of the Admiral, 1747 Rhode
 Island Avenue,
 Washington, D. C..
 July 16, 1901 Dear Sir: I have to acknowledge with >,lany thanks the receipt of your let tor on the 18th inst. asking me to attend the an- nual reunion of the Gideon Welles Naval Veteran association on July 31. While I appreciate very highly the courtesy shown me I regret very much indeed that I shall not be able to ac- cept your invitation.
 Very truly yours,
 GEORGE DEWEY. MT. Henry r. McCullom, secretary, 40 Shelterstreat,
 New Haven, Conn.
 The letter from Schley gave the vet erans the chance they were looking for and they made a "Whoop-la!" which could have been heard at Morris Cove had the wind pointed right. For some reason OK other the other fighter at Santiago was not mentioned.
 The following delegates to the nt,- tional convention, to be held at Cleve- land O., September S. were elected: Daniel E. Mckay, of Mansiiel1, O.; William June, of Cleveland, O.; George Dwight, of Hartford, and John H. Nor man, of this city. The alternates are Charles H. Thompson, Meriden; Michael r. Wilson, of this city; Will liam Boyle and Allen Rowe, of Hart ford. These delegates were instructed to do all they can in advocating the es- ta ablishment of a national sailors home. fin Connecticut" It was voted to hold the next reunion of the association at Savin Rock year hence.
 A letter was read from Henry Dob son, colored naval veteran at Corn wall Bridge, Conn. He wrote stating
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
MUCH DEPENDS ON
 WHICH JUDGE HEARS IT..

Cincinnati, January 2S.-The attorneys who were in consultation with Governor Nash and Attorney-General Sheets at the State capital today returned to this city tonight, but too late to file the petition for an in junction. The suit in the name of the Statet against the directors and members of the Saengerfest Athletic Association will be One of the local judges recently instructed the grand jury to bring indictments against the members of the Saengerfest Athletic Association and the promoters of the fight feel that they would be enjoined at once if the injunction was asked for in his court.
 The disposition of the different judges have been much commented upon today and it is thought by some that there are one or two other judges who approved of the instruct lions to the grand jury while it is said most of the judges here did not ap- prove of that action At any rate, accord ing to the street talk tonight, much depends upon the judge before whom the petition for an injunction is heard As the attor- neys who present the petition represent the ministers and all others opposing the prize fight, it Is generally conceded that they will go into the court in which they think they have the best chance to secure an injunc- tion. It Is believed that the Athletic Asso- citation will reply to the petition promptly without claiming time for preparation, so that all doubts will be removed soon as possible It is thought that the present le- gal proceedings will be over within two or three days.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
CALHOUN TEACHERS.
Institute Held at 'Jacksonville-Uni- form Text Book Law Endorsed.

Jacksonville, January 26.-(Special.)-The Calhoun Coupty Teachers Institute was held here yesterday and today. The follow ing teachers were present: D. R. Murphey, J o. P. Treadway, Rev. T. M. Ramsey, Mrs. Frances A. Cole, M. P. Hollinsworth Mrs. M E. Klinger, Miss Hannah Crook, H. G. Duke, A. P. Johnston, w. J. Reeson, T. M. Evans, Miss Elizabeth Privett, Miss Mary Forney, Miss J. Johnston, T. s. Griffin, J. D. Griffin, Henry Majors, S. L. Prickett, John M. Yarbrough, Miss Sudie aourney, W. c. Watson, s. c. Pelham, E. M Murphey, A. F. Lokey Miss Hattie McEachern, Miss Neva Evans, F. H. Watson, c. w Dan gette, E. M. Abot, Miss Lena Abot A D. Glass, P. I. Stovall, Miss Fannie Cross, J. O. Ray, E. Burns, w. T. Harwell, Miss Susie Francis, Miss Fanny Willbanks Miss Annie Persons O. B. Myrick, Miss Jocey Cald- well, Miss Elenor Bailey, Miss Emma Good let, Miss Sadie Weir, Miss Ada Weir, Miss Olley Privett, Miss Ada Aderholt, M. R. Harrison Miss Ida Aderholt, Miss Emma Ellis, Miss Crissie Champion, Miss Mamie Watson and Miss Bell Scot
 The discussion and exercises were interest ing and were very well attended. Among the most prominent discussions were: Methods of Teaching, Reading and Spell ing to Advanced Students by Mrs. Frances A. Cole; Methods of Teaching Decfmals, by Miss Elizabeth Privett and S. c. Pelham; Addition and Subtraction of Algebra, by E M Murphey; Method of Teaching, Civil War Period" by Rev. w. J. Beeson 'The Participe and Infinitive,' by Rev. T. M. Ramsey, and very able remarks on How to Teach Morals by c. w. Dangette, D. k. Murphey and others.
 Miss Matte Weir had a very beautiful recitation, and the institute proved its high esteem of it by unanimously passing reso- lution of thanks to Miss Weir.
 The institute unanimously passed a reso- lution in favor of county uniformity of text books for Calhoun County.
 The committee on resolutions, s. c. Pel- ham, F. H. Watson and Miss Emma Ellis, reported the following:
 Resolved, First, That we the teachers of Calhoun Institute in session at Jacksonville, extend thanks to the faculty of the State Normal College and to the citizens of Jack sonville for their kindness and hospitality during the present institute
 Second That we appreciate the efforts of our county superintendent in building up the suchools of Calhoun County and pledge him our hearty cooperation in performing the duties of his office.
 The resolution was unanimously adopted by the institute.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
KERR WILL BE SENTENCED.
He Pleaded Non-vult to the Charge of
 Rape.

Paterson, N. J., January 2S.-George J. Kerr who was jointly indicted with McAl- lister, Campbell and Death on a charge of rape and murder in the first degree, in connection with the death of Jennie Bos- schieter, was unexpectedly brought into court today before Judge Dixon when he pleaded non-vult to the charge of rape.
 John M. Harding, counsel for the prison CT, addressed the court and said that Kerr was not present when the knockout drops were adm nistered to Jennie Bosscheiter and neither did he assault the girl when she was taen from the carriage to the rock road Counsel said that he hoped the prosecution would take this into considera- tion and accept plea of non-vult.
 Public Prosecutor Emley said that while he had made every preparation to place Kerr on trial on the indictment found against him, he felt inclined to accept the plea of non-vult in view of the statements made by counsel as to Kerr's connection with the girls death which seemed to be corroborated by the general facts of the case Kerr was then remanded for sen- tence He can receive punishment of fifteen years
 Campbells sister is circulating a petition which will be presented to Judge Dixon asking for clemency for her brother.
 Prosecutor Finley announced today that
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
UNIQUE MARRIAGE VOW.
Couple Laid Aside One Penny Day for
 License Money.

Florence, January 2s.-(Special.-)Syd Prestell and Miss Annie Wiley, two young people from the rural district, came to town to secure a marriage license and a romance has leaked out which is unique and unusual in connection with this young couple. Two hundred days ago they met and became engaged and agreed to seal the compact by a VOW to lay aside penny day during their engagement until two hun dred pennies had been raised with which to buy the marriage license. The young and blushing couple deposited their ac- cumulated wealth and received the neces- sary document which made them man and wife for better or for worse.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29

Don H. Bacon, chairman of the board of directors of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company, arrived in Birmingham at S:25 o'clock yesterday morning, coming from Chicago over the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad, and is at the Morris.
 MT. Bacon was received by high officials of the Tennessee company, and escorted by them he went later in the day to Ensley, where he remained for some hours, inspect ing the great steel plant and the iron fur naces of his company.
 In this work of inspection MT. Bacon spent the better part of a very busy day, returning in the afternoon to the city, where he remained in conference with the officials, presumably going over in detail the local situation of the Tennessee com pany's immense properties.
 What his conclusions were, if he reached any, could not of course be obtained for publication, nor could his views upon any matter of his company's business, including affairs at Ensley, be ascertained.
 It is very generally we'll understood that MT. Bacon comes to Birmingham to make a thorough inspection and investigation of
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
CHAIRMAN BACON ARRIVES
 ON A TOUR OF INSPECTION
Tennessee Company Magnate Came to Birmingham Yesterday Morning and Went to EnSey-Many RumorS Con-
 nected With His Visit to the District.

the business and general affairs of the Ten nessee Company, and connected with his visit, which has been discussed for two or three weeks, there has been a great deal of gossip some of which has been to the effect that MT. Bacon intended to make some important changes amongst the com panys officials in Birmingham and the im- mediate district, the abolishment of Colonel Shocks office of vice president lending col to popular anticipations.
 As may be easily understood, this gossip as to official changes and the possible aboi- ishing is purely speculative; and it may be doubted if any man living knows what Mir. Bacon intends to do in these partc- ulars.
 A leading official of the Tennessee Com pany declared last night that he knew absolutely nothing concerning MT. Bacon s plans or purposes, and was unable to so much as suggest a hint that could be of any value.
 Yet the gossips insist that MT. Bacon will make changes of great importance in what he holds to be his company's inter eSts.
 MT. Bacon is expected to remain in Bir- mingham a week
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
SUIT TO ENJOIN THE
 FIGHT TO BE FILED TODAY.

Columbus, O., January 2S.-The suit to enjoin the Jeffries- -Ruhlin fight at Cincin- natl will be filed in the Common Pleas Court tomorrow morning. The petition, which is a voluminous document, was com pleted this afternoon. The Saengerfest Athletic Association Company, the princi- pals in the fight and their managers and the Cincinnati Geological Company which owns the ground on which Saengerfest Hall is situated will be made defendants. The petition will recite that the proposed box ing contest is public nuisance and against the peace and dignity of the State. "
 Among the allegations that will be made in support of this claim is that the event would attract large number of "toughs'' to Cincinnati Attorney General Sheets is confident that the injunction will be allow ed, but in event it is not, an appeal will immediately be taken to carry the matter to the higher courts.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
ASHVlLLE.
Death of Judge Watkins-other Items
 of Interest.

Ashville, January 2S.-(Special)-JudgeA Al bert G. Watson, former Probate Judge of St. Clair County, and one of the most pro- gressive men in the community, died yester- day morning al 10 clock, after short ill- ness from pneumonia.
 Judge Watson was a man of high char acter, and his death is deeply mourned. He leaves a large family and many friends.
 MT. Tilden Ayers and Miss Flora Cox were married last week at the residence of the brides mother, and are receiving the con gratulations of their many friends. Miss Cox is a young woman of many charming traits of character, and MT. Ayers is one of the most substantial young men in the com nunity
 Mrs. T. J. Hodges entertained the Cataula Club on Friday evening at a musicale which proved one of the most delightful social af- fairs of the season.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
A WONDERFUL INVENTION

They cure dandruff, hair falling, head ache, etc, yet costs the same as an or. dinary comb. What's that? Why, Dr. Whites Electric Comb. The only pat ented Comb in the world. People, everywhere it has been introduced, are wild with delight You simply comb your hair each day and the comb does the rest. This wonderful comb is sim ply unbreakable, and is made so that it is absolutely impossible to break CT cut the hair. Sold on written guaran- tee to give perfect satisfaction in every respect. Send stamps for one. Ladies' size soc; gents size 35c. Live men and women wanted everywhere to intro duce this article. Sells on sight. Agents are wild with success Address D. N. Rose, Gen Mgr, Decatur, I'll
 1-24-d&w-1y
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
SALOON ROBBED.
Call for the County Dogs to Trace the
 Robbers.

A telephone message was received at the sheriff office yesterday morning asking that the county dogs be sent to trace the robbers who broke in Bennett's saloon near the Standard Oil Works during Sunday night.
 As the county has no dogs the request could not be complied with, but an investi- gation of the robbery is being made.
 The saloon is located in the extreme southwestern section of the city and the discovery of the robbery was not made un- til the place opened up for business yes- terday morning.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
LEGAL STEPS TO
 STOP THE FIGHT Governor Nash Writes Letter to
 Attorney General THE SUIT HAS BEEN FILED Both Ruhlin and Jeffries Were Arrested Late Last Night on Charge of Be- ing in Training for
 Prize Fight.
THE SUIT HAS BEEN FILED

Columbus, O., January 2S.-Action was taken by Governor Nash today to prevent the Jeffres-Ruh fight at Cincinnati on February b. The Governor has been op- posed to the fight to be held in the State from the first, and today he sent the follow ing letter to Attorney General John M. Sheets:
 Tt has come to my knowledge that cer- tain persons in Cincinnati, O., are to con- duct an enterprise in that city on the 10th of February which has all the earmarks of being a prize fight Such an event would be a disgrace to the State of Ohio as well as a violation of law, and I hereby authorize and request you to take such steps and commence such actions al law, civil or 'crim- inal, as may be necessary to prevent this occurrence and in so doing to use the name of the State.
 ''Very respectfully yours,
 GEORGE K. NASH
 This action was taken by the Governor in response to the solicitations of number of leading attorneys of Cincinnati. Lawr- ence Maxwell former Solicitor-General of the United States and F. V. Wald, both of Cincinnati, are now here drawing up the petition in the case, which will be immedi- ately filed in the courts at Cincinnati to- night, if the attorneys reach there in time. The suit will be entitled The State eX rel, the Attorney General vs. J. J. Jeffries Gus Ruhlin. William R. Hobart, George Gugen- berger, Leopold Kleybolte, Bernard Bett- man, George F. Dieterle, F, A. Lee, Fenton Lawson, Rev. B. A. Eisenlohr and thirty one others, associates in the management Of the Cincinnati Saengerfest Company.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
ECZEYHAyS
 ITCH ES TORTURE.

Eczema is caused by an acid humor in the blood coming in contact with the skin and producing great redness and in- fammation little pustular eruptions form and discharge thin, sticky huid which dries and scales off sometimes the skin is hard, dry and Assured. Eczema in any form is tormenting, stubborn disease, and the itching and burning at times are almost unbearable; the acid burning 'humor seems to ooze out and set the skin on fire. Salves, washes nor other exter- nal applications do any real good, for as long as the poison remains in the blood 1t will keep the skin irritated.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29

he would have McAlister, Kerr, Campbell and Death arraigned in court tomorrow and would move that sentence be pronounced at once.
 It is the general opinion here that all the prisoners except Kerr will receive the eX- treme pnalty of murder in the second de- gre of which thy were convicted The full penalty is thirty years imprisonment at hard labor. It is also believed that Kerr will be sentenced to the full penalty of the law on the charge to which he has pleaded non-vult which is fifteen years imprison- ment at hard labor.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
JEFFRIES AND RUHLIN
 ARE BOTH UNDER ARREST

Cincinnati, January 2S.-Late tonight both Jeffries and Ruhlin were arrested on g. warrant sworn out by several persons in- terested in the coming fight who acted at the instlgation of the Saengerfest Athletic Association, charging them with being in training for a prize fight which is viola ton of the law in this State The two fighters were taken before 'Squide Roeb- ling, who released both on bond, furnished by one James Wilder. A test is to be made of their arrest. Roebling is a magis- trate in Delhi township with an office nor far from Jeffries' training quarters.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
BESSIE M ER.
Budget of News Items from the Marvel
 City.

Bessemer January 2S = (SpeciaL) - Mrs. Etta Whitehead wife of Lee T. Whitehead, an engineer on the Louisville and Nash vile Road, died yesterday afternoon at o'clock at her home in Fifth avenue, be- tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Whitehead was lovely woman, a most de- voted young mother and wife. She is sur vived by her husband and three children, one of them an infant but three weeks old. The remains were taken to Woodlawn this morning, where they were inferred.
 The City Council meets tonight in special session to consider the question of a mu-
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
Pirates Attack House Boat.

Washington, January 2S.-The following e blegram was received at the State Depart ment today from United States Consul Me- Wade at Canton, dated today:
 Pirates at Samyonkec, near Kamchuk, attacked European houseboat early Sunday They killed Chinese boatman and wound ed severely Brockhurst and Spalinger, Flu ropeans. Pracies occur daily in the vicinity of Canton"
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
Tax on Proxies.

Washington, January &.-Commissioner Yerkes of the internal revenue bureau has held that proxies or powers of attorneys used to vote at meetings of buildings and
 loan associations for the election of officers only require a 10-cent stamp, but if used for any other purpose such instruments require to be stamped at the rate of 25 cents as a mower of attorney A former ruling of the bureau holding to the contrary is revoked.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
Florence Issuing Bonds.

Florence, January 2S. - (SpeciaL)-This city has sold $15,O0O worth of per cent sewer bonds to the First National Bank of Columbus, Ohio, at a premium of $523 30, the purchasers paying all expenses of the issue. The bonds are the first installment of 10000 worth of 2O-year per cent sewer bonds, which were sold by Mayor John B. Weakley, who returned yesterday from Co., lumbus.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
BAD FORM OF TETTER.

"For three years l had T etter on my hands, which caused them to swell to twice their natural size. Part of the time the disease was in the form of run ming sores, very pain full. and causing me much discomfort. Four doctors said the Tetter had progressed too far to be cured, and they could do nothing for inc. took only three bottles of S. s. S. and was completely cured. This was fifteen years
 on1 I have never
The age-herald., 1901-01-29

, nicipal electric light plant, Owing to the resignation of Alderman J. A. Hendricks, necessitated by his removal from the Third to the Second ward, his successor will be elected at the next regular meeting of the Council, which takes place early in Febru- ary. sanitary inspector will also be elected to succeed John A. Golighty. There is the remarkable record of thirty four ap- plications already filed for this position.
 All of the pits at the big pipe works are running again except No. 1, which is still undergoing repairs, but will be ready 10 start up again in a few days
 Dr. E. P. Lacey, representative to the Legislature, leaves in the morning for Montgomery.
 Miss Bessie Dexter, who has been the guest of Mrs. George H. Surenson for sev eral days, returns to Birmingham today.
 There were forty cases in the City Court this morning, most of them of minor im- portance.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-05
RELIGION AND CHRISTIANITY
Proposition to Substitute Former for
Latter in Virginia Constitution

Richmond, Va, July 1.-The consti-
tutional convention was in session
hardly half an hour today. There was
barely a quorum present. n the at
tendance of spectators was small. The
lea was almost unbearable, in spite Of
the fact that the many electric fans in
the hall were all in operation. Very
few resolutions were offered. Among
them was the following by Mr.. Pollard,
of Richmond:
That section IS of the bill of rights
be amended by striking out the word
christian" so that said section shah
read as follows:
rs. That religion, or the duty which
we owe to our Creator, and the man.
ner Of di~scharging it, can be directed
only by reason and conviction, not by
force or violence; and, therefore, all
men T equally entitled to the free ex-
ercise Of religion according to the die
tates Of conscience and that it is the
mutual duty of all to practice forbear-
ance. love and charity toward each
other."
1t had oeen announced that Mr.. Pol
lard would offer the foregoing ordi-
lance and the proposition developed
| some opposition. In regard to it Mr..
Pollard aid that he was surprised that
| Christians Mould oppose it. christian
ity," he continued, needs 70 special
| recognition by law 1t can live and
| grow without it. / am unwilling that
| our fundamental law should contain a
| single word which, to a large class of
| our citizens has a sectarian meaning,
or which has the semblance Of a dis
| elimination against any mans religion.
| When the bill of rights was written
| there was practically no religion in this
| country except Christianity. Now a
| large and substantial class Of our citi-
| zens profess another religion"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-05
AN ORDERLY LYNCHING
A Negro for Attempted Assault Goes
the Usual Way

Richmond. Va, July Joe Walton.
a negro, who was arrested several days
ago for attempting a criminal assault
on Miss Kate Clarke. daughter of Mr..
]. H. Clarke. residing near Triplette,
in Brunswick county, was, Sunday
night. taken quietly out Of the Jail at
Lawrenceville by a band of about fifty
to seventy-five men and hanged to the
county bridge, four miles from town.
The mob rode quietly into town about
midnight. just as the night train for
Danville passed. Pickets were thrown
and several men went to Jailor
Mitchelrs house and made him give up
the keys. The crowd then went to the
Jail. took Walton out, tied him to a
run-about. conveyed him to the place
selected for the execution, and swung
him off. The mob then dispersed.