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The age-herald., 1901-12-21
He Used Much Latin to Delight
 of His Followers
SAID HE ABA0RREO SLAVES
Would Let No One Want for Him Unless They Came to Hlm voIuntarily-says Steven
 son Lied.

Chicago, December 20.-In defending the suit against him for a receivership for his Zion lace industries, Dr. John Alex ander Dowie intimated to Attorney Reeves who was ross-examining him. that he liked to talk, and he was grant, ed permission to lay bare his heart. "Dowie" was the main topic of his story and with much show of higher educa- tion, Latin quotations and attempts at witicisms he brought smiles and merri- ment to his many followers who thronged the court room. He explained how he worked tirelessly for the good of his community some times as much as twen- ty-seven hours at stretch. He said he abhorred slaves and would allow none to work for him who did not come to him voluntary. He gave Stevenson's testi- mony fiat denials and said his brother in-law lied when he quoted Dowie's sis- ter as saying, Thank God. we are free from that tyrannieal rule now" He stated that 1t was impossible for him to con, slider partnership with Stephenson. in- asmuch as the plaintiff had no financial ability.
 During the cross-examination Dowie ad- mitted he paid Stevenson s8O0O0 on ac- count, but that $50.o0O of this was at once turned over to Dowie's sister. Mrs. Stew enson. who at once gave it to Dowie, it Is said, for stock in the lace industries. Thirty thousand dollars also was given to Frank Woodward. but Dowie insisted that was for Stevenson's debts. Dowie then admitted that after parting with his entire business, including lace machinery. patterns and stock, Stevenson got out of the bargain only s50O0. The direct ques- tion was then put to Dowie whether he believed he was Elijah the prophet, to which he replied that he was willing to express his views, but that they were already on record.
The age-herald., 1901-12-21
TRIED TO DIssuADE FIREMEN.
Forty Sailors on Fruit Wharf at Mobile
 Have Trouble.

Mobile, December. 2O-(special) )-Some forty sailors were on the fr,At wharf this afternoon seeking to get fireman on the Norwegian steamer Nicaragua to leave the vessel, 1t being reported that he had signed at a rate under the union scale. As they seemed disposed to force their way on the vessel the wharf police inter ferred and made them leave. It is said the sailors working on fruit steamers have struck for the abolition of the ship ping fee a matter of three dollars.
 They were at first disposed to strike for higher wages than the $25 paid for seamen and the ss5 and $40 paid hremen, but when put to vote the issue was re- jected.
The age-herald., 1901-12-21
Historic Hall to Be Sold.

New York. December 20.-The place in which the Irish Kings were crowned. the historic Hall of Tara at Navan. County Meath has been offered at auction, says the Dublin correspondent of The Journal and Advertiser. A wealth of legendary interest clusters about the spot and au- of Ireland were crowned from 30 B. c. to 56 A. D.
 There were only two bidders when the place was offered at auction, and the highest offer f2920-was rejected and it has been reserved for sale privately.
The age-herald., 1901-12-21
SHEFFIELD WILL
 BOSS FRANCHISES
CITY COUNCIL PASSED REsoLu. TONS DECLARING SOVEREIGN TY OF THE CITY OVER ITS STREETS AND ALLEYS.

Sheffield December 2o-tspecial)-Th City Council, at it's meeting last evening, passed resolutions declaring the sover- eighty of the city over all the franchises of Sheffield. This action was taken to settle the right of the city to control franchises over its streets and alleys in the face of special reservations to itself of these franchises made by the land company which originally founded Shef- field.
 The saloon licenses for the coming year were fixed at $500 by the City Council last evening. A petition signed by a number of prominent citizens was pre- sented asking for a higher license. but the amount was fixed as above being the same as now prevails.
The age-herald., 1901-12-21
IT IS IMPORTANT
To Know What You Are Taking When
 Usinq Catarrh Medicines.

Catarrh is the short route to consump- tion, and the importance of early and judicious treatment of catarrh, whether located in the head, throat or bronchial tubes cannot be too strongly emphasized.
 The list of catarrh cures Is as long as the moral law and the forms in which they are administered, numerous and con- fusing, from sprays, inhalers, washes, ointments, and salves to powders, liquids and tablets.
 The tablet form Is undoubtedly the most convenient and the most effective, but with nearly all advertised catarrh reme- dies it Is almost entirely a matter of guess work as to what you are taking into your system, as the proprietors. while making all sorts of claims as to what their medicines will do, always keep 1t close secret as to what they are.
 The success and popularity of the new catarrh cure, Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, Is largely because 1t not only cures ca- tarrh but because catarrh sufferers who use these tablets know what they are taking into their systems, Stuart's Ca- tarrh Tablets are composed of Red Gum, Blood Root and similar valuable and an- tiseptic ingredients, and are pleasant to the taste and being dissolved in the mSuth they take immediate effect upon the mucus lining of the throat. nasal pas seges and whole respiratory tract.
 The cures that Stuart's Catarrh Tablets have accomplished in old chronic cases of catarrh are little short of remarkable. and the advantage of knowing what you are putting into your stomach is of para mount importance when 1t Is remembered that the cocaine or morphine habit has been frequently contracted as the result of using secret catarrh remedies.
 Stuart's Catarrh Tablets meet with cor dial approval from physicians. because their antiseptic character render them perfectly safe for the general public to use and their composition makes them a common sense cure for all forms of ca- tarrhal troubles.
 All druggists sell them at 50 cents for full sized packages.
The age-herald., 1901-12-21
Farmer Killed In Elevator.

Atlanta, December 1-John Reece. a white farmer of Cartecay. Ga, was killed here today by an elevator of the Riser building. His body was crushed between the sides of the elevator shaft and the moving car.
The age-herald., 1901-12-21
Herbert squIres Returns.

New York, December 20. Herbert Squires, secretary of the United States legation at Pekin. arrived here today on board the steamer Barbarossa from Bre- men. q
The age-herald., 1901-12-21
"The Real Widow Brown"

Christmas matinee and night the Jef- ferson Theatre will have as it's holiday offering for patronage the farce comedy. The Real Widow Brown. presented by a company of comedians and comedieness aided and abetted by corps of vaudeville artists who will introduce specialties in every act
The age-herald., 1901-12-21
Robson's Four Leading Men.

Stuart Robson in his revival of The Henrietta" which he will present at the Jefferson Theatre next Tuesday has four leading men. Each is so well known and plays so important part that to call any single one "the'' leading man would be to do injustice to the others. Mir. Maclyn Arbuckle, who plays the impor- tant role of Nicholas Van Astyne. "Old Nick of the Street." starred last year in 'The Sprightly Romance of Marcas." " Russ Whytal, who plays the scheming son. Van Alstyne, Jr., is the author actor who starred in his own play of For Fair Virginia" Clifford Leigh, who plays Lord Trelawney. is an English actor who was leading support for Mrs. Langtry in Eng land and came to this country to assist Mrs. Fiske in the Ibsen plays. Joseph P. Keefe who plays Dr. Hilton. has been a 'landmark'' of the American theatre for the past forty years. He has supported Charlotte Cushman. Booth, Barrett. Da- venport and Forrest.
The age-herald., 1901-12-21
HUNTSVILLE
Dallas Manufacturing Company h.
 creases It's Capital Stock.

Huntsville. December 2o.-(speciaL)- The shareholders of the Dallas Manufac- turing Company had their annual meet ing In this city yesterday afternoon, au- thorized an increase of $3oo,O00 in the cap ital stock which brings the capitaliza- ton of the corporation to $1, 100000 The completion of mill No. 2. with a spindle capacity of twenty-five thousand, was reported. and this mill will soon be put in operation.
 s. M. Miliiken was reelected president; T. B. Dallas. treasurer and general man. ager and all the old officers for another year.
 A big cooking main in which the best birds of Huntsville and Athens will be entered will be held shortly after Christ mas near the Limestone County line. A large number of sportsmen from all parts of this section will be in attendaIice.
 The merchants of this city are com plaining because of the short holiday prevented the country people from coming to the city and trade has been unusually light.
 J. M. Vandiver and Polk Burks of Jack son County were arraigned before com missioner Greenleaf yesterday on charges of Illicit distilling and both were bound over to await the action of the grand jury, their bonds being fixed at $500.
 Miss Margarie Clarkson of Birmingham assisted by local talent gave concert at the opera house last night under the aus pices of the Choristers of the Episcopal church.
 Mrs. J. M. Kirkpatrick entertained the Euchre Club last night at the Huntsville Hotel.
 Terra Gotta Masks.
 A splendid assortment for wall decora- tions. Cheap. J. Lowinsohn.
The age-herald., 1901-12-21
JUMPED FROM
 TRAIN AND DIED
A NEGRO BECAME FRIGHTENED AT QUESTION ASKED HIM BY RAILWAY CONDUCTOR AND HE LEAPED TO HIS DEATH.

Selma, December 20.-(speeial)-Las night after the Southern's passenger train had left Sunny South the conduc- tor as he took up the fare of negro sitting in the colored peoples car jocular- ly asked him where he had run away from. The negro didn't say much, but as soon as the conductor left the car and entered the smoker, bolted for the door and jumped from the train. which was then going about thirty miles an hour
 The train was stopped and backed, and the negro was found lying along side the track dead. He had struck on piece of iron, which had penetrated his brain.
 President and General Manager .. A. Wickersham of the Atlanta and West Point and Western Railway of Alabama, was in the city today in his private car Alabama" He said the report sent out last week about the building of a $30,000 passenger station in Selma was true ex- cept that 1t was to be built by the Vest ern of Alabama. and not the Louisville and Nashville, and of course was to be used jointly by the two roads. MT. Wick ersham states that the plans have all been drawn and agreed upon, and that they are new in the hands of contrac- tors. who are figuring to submit bids. As soon as the bids are accepted work will immediately begin.
 The residence of MT. William Ullman was broken into by burglars last night while the family were at the theatre. A pillow case full of dresses was found in the yard. where 1t had been dropped dur ing the burglars flight, having been hur- ried by hearing the family returning
The age-herald., 1901-12-21

The Kettledrum Club met yesterday with Mrs. Alonzo Hill and had a delight ful discussion of Maurice Thompson. A sketch of MT. Thompson's life was read my Mrs. Ellen P. Bryce. Poems written by him were read by Mrs. G. w. Coch- rane.
The age-herald., 1901-12-21

corner of Twenty-third and Noble streets here.
 An unknown negro died Thursday after noon at 5 o'clock at the city hall. He Is claimed to be from Ohio, and had be- gun work Thursday morning with the Southern Bell Telephone Company when he was suddenly taken sick He was re- moved to the city hall where he died Thursday afternoon. The remains were turned over to Coroner Franks, and an inquest will be held today.I The city pfy sician refused to give the cause of the negro's death.
 Chancellor R. B. Kelly of this place, who was injured in a wreck on the Gen. tral of Georgia Railroad several days ago, aIld who has since been in a Macon hospital, is now suffering from a fever which he has contracted since being in the hospital.
 Mrs. Kelly has been telegraphed for and left yesterday morning for the bedside of her husband. His condition, though very severe. is not considered serious.
The age-herald., 1901-12-21

n0Ilc Big Stock; low prices. Dew JULIO berry's Book Store, 2029 2d ave-, cor. 2d Ave. and 21st St.
The age-herald., 1901-12-21

Mrs. J. M. Kirkpatrick entertained the Euchre Club last night at the Huntsville Hotel.
The age-herald., 1901-12-21

MT. P. H. Ketchum of Chicago. with the Southern and Western Lumber Com pany, is in the city. MT. Ketchum states that they have already begun work on large plant which will manufacture boxes The plant will be on the Alabama Great Southern and Mobile and Ohio Railroads on the ground west of the golf links.
The age-herald., 1901-12-21
TUSCALOOSA
Mrs. James M. Daniel Injured From
 Falling on the Ice.

Tuscaloosa, December 20. = (Special) = Mrs. James M. Daniel slipped on the ice last evening and was seriously hurt. Whether there was fracture of one of the limbs could not be determined last night. Mrs E. P. Bryce also fell but escaped with slight bruises.
The age-herald., 1901-12-21

of the Southern Car and Foundry Com pany and considered good negro by his employers. He has family living at the corner of Twenty-third and Noble streets here.
The age-herald., 1901-12-21

Miss Margarie Ciarkson of Birmingham assisted by local talent gave concert at the opera house last night under the aus pices of the Choristers of the Episcopal church.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-07
DEATHS.

In this city. Jan.'6 Elvira l.. r., wife of Rev.
Samuel II. Pearson, aged Sc years 21 days.
Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at o'clk.
from her late residence, 126 Park street.
In this city, Jan. 6, Henrietta. wife of Charles
II. FABIAN aged 5S years mouths 20 days
Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at eek,
from her late residence, s54 Congress street.
In this city, Jan. g, Mrs. julia A. Packard.
widow OF Gus Packard, formerly Of winthrop,
Maine. and Boston, Mass, aged 81 years and 7
months.
f.. widow of the late Rufus Whitney, aged 81
years.
In Bath, Jan. 2. Angus Parsons, aged IT yrs.
In Belfast, Dec. 49, Mary A. Bradman. aged
In Waldo. Des. "a. Mrs Celia f. Clark, aged
In Bangor, Jan. 2, Thomas D. Burns, aged
% years
6s years.
In Mechanic Falls. Dec 20, Jason Mitchell.
formerly of Buckfeld aged S5 years
In South Paris. Dec. p, Henry II. Morton,
In waldoboro. &c. 81. Thomas Benner. aged
In Rockland, Dec. So Geo II. Copeland, aged
In North Hope. Dec 81. Ephraim Il. Heal.
In surry, Dec. ~, Geo. Allen. aged es years
In whltnsyyills. Dee. %. Miss Hattie Mona
CHAN. aged 10 years II months.
In Lewiston, Dec, ~, christiana I. Grim,
In Damarisootta Dec. 20. Z. W. Dunbar. aged
In Franklin. Dec as. Theodore Bunker. aged
S6 years.
10 EastbroOk. Dec. 20. Charley d. JOY. aged
months.
Ia stonington. Dee Is. Mrs. Sarah L. Hatch
aged 90 years.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-07
MARI AGES

In Belfast Jan. l. Levi L. Rogers of Ellsworth
and Miss Josephine nj. Knight of Belfast.
In Rockport Dee. rs, c. &. Erickson OF Rock
port and Miss Minnie Brown OF Simonton.
In SearspOrt. Dee. 81. Charles A. Rogers and
Miss Grace z. Moulton.
In Belfast Dec. 81, John A. Fogg and Miss
Ina b. knowlton,
In Northport. Dec. 20, Leroy w. Hurd and
Miss Helen Ii. Knight
In Camden, Dec. "a, j. e. Maker and Miss
Emily 4. Prescott
In Bargor, Jan. /. Howard c. Moore Of Brew
or ana Mar aret e. Baker OF Bangor.
In Dexter. Dec. | =, Geo. s. Everett of Rock
land and Miss Bertha A. DlnsmUre of Dexter.
In Friendship. Dec. -, Irving G. Brow of
Friendship and Miss Laura l.. Young of Lynn,
In Union, Dec %. George W. Bachelor of
Rockland and Miss Annie L. Burkett of Union.
In Vinalhaven. Dec. -. David Il. Mills and
Miss Be tina A. Walls.
In Surry. Dec 20, Edw 4. Mills of Brewer
and Abbie NJ. Townsend OF Surry.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-07

sire for progress and reform ana the or
gnnizing Of that Immense army OF
twenty .one million men, which filled the
ranks Of the reform party. The Emperor
had found profit and pleasure In the
study OF the New Testament; he had OBJ
served ths sabbath and considered the
adoption OF Christianity as q state re.
leader OF the reform party, approached
the Emperor he found ready ear and a
quick mind. Then followed the famous
edIcts which TIRED the official classes to
q hatred bordering on frenzy. The Em-
press Dowager was appealed TO, and the
Emperor speedily taken from bis throne.
Reform leaders were killed, exiied or
Imprisoned. Ths Empress filled all the
offices with greedv, and evil men, whose
chief recommendation was their netreo OF
foreigners. circumstances favored the
melting OF the masses to opposition
against the foreigners There had been
no rain for months, and famine was Inn
minent, thousands were without food or
employment, and the numbering OF two
German missionaries offered Germany
this nretsxt she had long sought for the
ssizing of portion OF the Shangtung
provinces. Calling on the people of that
province to drill ana arm q mill tia In
order TO prevent further encroschments,
the Empress Dowager thus brought to
life the vi He Ch'usn (Riahteous Har-
mouy Fists) or Boxers, otherwise called
the La Tao Hui or Big Knife Society.
Multitudes OF men formed themselves In
bands OF gymnasts. zach tand was con-
Quoted by "dsmonized'' leader. who by
hypnotic powers led the people to believe
he was possessed of divine powers. These
societies led to the terrible massacres Of
foreig igners which have recently occurred.
MIR. Cannon then gave a description
Of the walled city of Tien Tsin, the ma
tive city, and the wonderful spectacle Of
eight great nations merging differences
OF religion aud race and fighting in a
common cause. Mr.. Cannon SPOKE OF
the value of the American Bible Society's 8
work In translatiug, publishing and dis
tribnting the Bible among the masses
The Emperor was converted by reading
the New Testament, and ordered from
Mr. Gammon's book room at Peking 1is
translations of English and American
educational and religious books, which
doubtless influenced :him In striving for =
general reformation. Mr.. Cannon had
fourteen assistants working In tbs
northern provinces. During 1879 these
men worked 1895 days. travelled Is, 9C6
miles, visited 1875 cities and towns, and
sold "a, 442 Bibles. Fourteen OF the
sightsen men employed by MIR. Cannon
were murdered with their families by the
Boxers.
MIR. Cannon will speak in Biddeford
and Saoo next Sunday, after which he
has engagements In Boston, and later on
In Portland and vicinity.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-07
TWO WOMEN ARRESTED.
I.iquer Dspa,is. ON shs wsrpssh Ag ala
Yesterday.

Deputy Sheriffs Piummer and Leach
were on the war path again yesterday af-
ternoon. They visited many places on
Fore and Center streets and In fact went
over pretty nearly the entire town but only
found ons place where liquor was being
sold. They dropped IN on MIR. Catherine
Dumpny, at ls7 Forest avenue. about
quarter to O'Clock, and found about six
men there drinking. Mrs. Dumphy stood
In the center OF the Kitchen with Jug of
whiskey In her hand. while her daughter
Miss Kate Ryan, had bottle OF whiskey.
The two women were arrested and taken
to the station, but were later bailed out.
The liquor deputies also seized jug at
the corner of Franklin and Fore streets
which will be used for whence a little
later.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-07
ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE OF
FINE SHOkS.

Today will begin the annual markdown
sale at Center 81 McDowell's. Prices
have been cut far under any previous
sales, ana bargains OF most important
kind are offered to wearers of rsilable
footwear. A half page "ad." in this Is
sue of the PRESS, tells the story of
oney-saying opportunities.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-07
POST PoNEM ENT.

Owing TO the death OF Hon. James W
Bradbury OF Augusta, q former president
OF the Maine Historical Society, the meet
ings of the society appointed for wednes-
day next, 9th inst, are hereby postponed
for two weeks until January Esd.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-07
What Shall We Have for Dessert ?

This question arises in he family every
day. Let us answer 1t today. Try Jell-o,
delicious and healthful dessert Pre-
pared In two minutes. No boiling! no
bakingl simply add boiling water and
set to cool. Flavors:- Lemon, Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get pack
age at your grossrs today, 10 cts.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-07

LECTURE BY PRESIDENT PERRY.
The first lecture In .hs .'Sohool OF
Life'' inaugurated pv the Woodfords
Universalist church, at their chapel on
Uiifton street, was delivered Sunday
evening by President q. IL, Perry OF
Westbrook Seminary, who spoke on
and Women"
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-07
MISSIONARIES AT FRIENDS
CHURCH..

Rev. Elihu Grant and wife of Massa-
chusetts, who are about to engage In
missionary work In Ramaliah. Palestine.
are 10 be in the city the early part of this
week, and will speak at the Friends
church, Oak street, this evening at Z 80.
The mseting is public. and all are cor
dially invited to attend.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-07
Don't Miss A
Word of This.

:Thsres may be some articles In the
list that you need, and certainly
these Low. Prices make them almost
gifts on our part. Cleaning mp after
the holiday rush we fouud Odds and
Ends on which we've decided to Cut
Prices Unmsrcifuliy. They're all
Fresh, Staple goods that we might
hold TIL next season for full prices,
as the majority OF dealers do, but
they go at Greatly reduced prices.
Note the Items;
Cut Glass Cigar Jars.
Sterling Silver Top.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-07
u. s, DISTRICT COURT.

Petitions in BANKRUPTCY have besn filed
by Alden r. Sampson OF Brownville,
Charles 5. Bragdon of Portland, Charles
f. Mclaughlin of Augusta.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-07
Women'S BoofS ar Half
BOOf Sale.

Three hundred pairs Women's stylish.
we'll made Boots.
From the largest and best Boot makers
In America. These are the goods that
our Mr.. Shaw went after the day follow
ing Christmas.
Most OF them were boots that were
contracted for by retailers in different
parts of the country, and the rush OF
orders to the manufacturers made 1t im-
possible to deliver them on contract
time, so they were thrown back on their
hands and came to US at Half value.
Some were mads for Robert Martin ~
Son, Charleston, S. O., Hoyt s. Haskell,
Malone, N. Y, j. S. Youngkin, Kan
They are all sizes from 1 to Z, widths
b to 4. Good leather, perfect shapes,
well fitting. $3.50 quality OF Boots.
January Bargain sale price,
81.
There are only 800 pair in the lot and
will last pretty quick, ther efore.
Car Work.
Was 40 and SOC. now $50
Cut Work was 100, 69o, 500. This sale
price, 800
Pin Cushions.
Were $50, now 15s
25o Commode Soarfs, now l5o
69c and SOC.
Sofa PILLOW Tops to embroider. We're
600 and 50e. now 200 ana l9o
Stamped Table Covers to Embroider,
BIC kind, now
roc
Remnants Denim at Halt Price.
Laundry Bags at Half Price,
Silk Cord for Sofa Pillows, Kali Price.
Tidiss for Arm Chairs. were eoc, now
100
bureau Scarfs and Tea Cloths, were
81 90 and 90, now 800
Embroidered Collarettes for women,
were $50, zoe and 100. This sale price,
now lOe, loo, ITO
j. R. LIBBY 90.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-07
Fancy Ribbon bargains.

One lot Fancy RIBBONS. Prices regular
800, zoe and 100. January bargain price,
l21zo
Ons lot Ribbons In colors, good shades,
q inch wide Regular prioe is DO yard.
This sale 10 yard piece for loo
Another lot Ribbons, were zoo and lYc.
January Sale price, and ioc
Remnants Of Ribbon, Quarter and
Halt regular price.