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The age-herald., 1901-11-05
MISS STONE AGAIN
 REPORTED DEAD Not Thought She Could Survive
 Rigorous Climate HEAVY SNOW IN MOUNTAINS Hitch in Negotiations Said to Arise From Antasonism Between MT.
 Dickinson and Russian
 Minister Bakhmeteff.

New York, November 4.-The posi-
 tive conviction that Miss Stone is dead
 is contained in letter which has just
 been received in Boston from Ivan
 Raduloff, a student, who was with the
 American missionary when she was captured by the brige nds in Turkey together with Mme. Tsilka, says the
 Boston correspondent of the Press. l According to this letter, the snow in
 the mountains to which Miss Stone
 and her companion were taken by their captors was three feet deep three
 weeks ago, when letter was written
 Even in the summer time the snow
 upon the summits of these mountains
 does not melt.
 It was the conviction among Miss
 Stones friends in Samakov, Bulgaria
 three weeks ago, that she could not
 possibly have survived the rigors oi
 ner captivity until that date. There was no hope that Miss Stone tors in the monastery of St. Ivan of Sila,
 which is near the Bulgarian-Turkish frontier and on the Bulgarian side of it. So great was the anxiety of the Bull garian government to do everything in its power to assist the United States repre- sentatives in their efforts to find the mis- sionary that they adopted the exceeding | ly unpopular measure of ordering a search | of the monastery. This search disclosed the fact that Miss Stone had not been | there.
 It Is understood at Samakav that the brigands who were in immediate charge | of the captive were under positive in- structions to take her life at the first in- dication of the probability of a skirmish | with the troops.
 The hitch in the negotiations for Miss Stones release arises from two causes: First-The fierce antagonism between
 United States Diplomatic Agent Dickinson and Russian Minister Bakhmeteff; second. the missionary diplomatic disinclination to accede to the brigands' terms, though
 moderated, says the Samakov correspon- dent of the Journal and Advertiser The relations between M. Bakhmeteff and MT. Dickinson are strained to the breaking
 point The former, being friendly to Bull garia, does not want his agent to finish the final ransa ,slon on Bulgarian soil.
 Discussing the amount If ransom Ms.
 sionary Baird, pursor of the Samakov h stitute. says.
 If the brigands get quarter of what
 they still ask bandits will spring up like
 mushrooms, Sam akov will furnish many
 and Bulgaria will be ruined The
 brigands began negotiations with us by
 asking twice Miss Stones weight in gold.
 Even fourth of this sum is preposterous.
 If the Bulgarians had either trackers or
 blood hounds, Miss Stone would not be spending her sixty-first day with the brigands."
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
WINTERY WEATHER
 OF THE REAL KIND
BIRMINGHAM FEELS FIRST BIT ING BLASTS OF A WEST WIND AND THERMOMETER DROPS TO s6-MAY EXPECT ICE.

The first wintry weather that could be accounted the real thing struck Birmng. ham early yesterday morning and by nightfall a cold western wln1 had famed the temperature down to 4s degrees. With the coming of night the mercury con- tinued on downward course, and by 12 o'clock street thermometers indicated 36 degrees with promise of ice by morn ing.
 Overcoats were in demand aii day yes- terday, and early risers were on the streets muffled up in high collars as if the dead of winter had come. Beings less fortunate shivered on the corners and anxiously awaited the friendly warmth of hotel corridors and saloon stoves. In the soda water establishments hot choc- olate was the principal beverage served, and the old hot Tom and Jerry bowls were resurrected by the bartenders. It was a typical winter day, and the brisk atmosphere put a new spell Of life into slow going pedestrians and fresh colds in the nasal membranes of victims of catarrh.
 The cold wave was preceded by a rain fail of 55 of an inch Sunday afternoon, and the thermometer has been on steady decline since that time. By early morning the 38 degree mark had been reached, but with the rise of the sun 1t gradually became warmer and at 2 o'clock the Jacobs thermometer had moved up to 56 degrees. The brisk wind from the Texas coast then began work ing in opposition to the sun and when old Sol makes his appearance this morning he may be greeted with heavy frost and a thin layer of ice over stagnant pools.
 Cotton responded to the change In the weather and took jump of twenty points in futures at New Orleans and New York Liverpool also felt the fluctuations in temperature and both spots and futures went higher.
 The coming of cold weather was not un- expected and truck farmers throughout Jones Valley were prepared for It. All delicate plants had been housed and the damage to vegetation was very slight. If the temperature goes to the freezing point sugar cane in South Alabama may be hurt, but this Is unlikely, as the syrup making season has already begun.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
CAPTAIN CARTER
 FILES AN ANSWER
CLAIMS THAT THE CASE AGAINST HIM BY THE GOVERNMENT IS IN AID OF A CRIMINAL SUIT. OTHER ANSWERS.

Savannah November A-In the United States Court today answers and demur- rers were filed by the defendants in the case of the United States vs. Oberlin M. Carter and others. This is the case in which the government has proceeded to hold up certain securities and other prop erty held in the name of Oberlin M. Carr ter. or those closely associated with him.
 Ex-Captain Carter Lorenzo D. Carter and Stanton 1. Carter filed demurrers alike. The affidavit of exception by Car ter is dated at Leavenworth, Kan, Octo- Der 25.
 It is contended that the government has m ade no case that entities it to equity for relief and that the bill contains no mat ter of equity whereon the court can grant decree or give any relief.
 It appears upon the face of the bill. says the answer, that there is another suit pending for the same matter be- tween the same parties. The discovery sought in the bill is in aid of criminal suit and not in aid of suit of a civil nature.
 There are several causes in the bill, and 1T the complainant Is entitled to relief 1t should have sued at law upon the, several causes. The defendant therefore demurs to the bill and asks the judgment of the court whether he shall be compelled to make further answer and prays to be dismissed with his costs and charges most wrongfully sustained.
 The answer of the Edison Electric H. Illuminating Company shows that on its books, when 1t was the Brush Electric Company. Oberlin M. Carter appeared as the owner of fifty shares of its capital stock, six shares of which were trans. rerred to him June 8, 1895, six shares June 2s, 1895; fifteen shares June 2e 1895, and twenty-three shares October 5, 1s95 all of which were transferred by Carter Jan uary 27, 1899, since which date no stock has been owned by Carter to the defen- dant's Knowledge. That except as stated the defendant is a stranger to all the matters and things in the plaintiffs bill. The defendant denies all manner of un- lawful combinations and confederacy wherewith 1t is by the bill of the com. plainant charged.
 The answer of the Savannah Brewing Company shows that on June l. 1894, there was Issued to Carter certificate No. 431 for twelve shares of its capital stock, and June 25. 1897, cesSfcate No. 467 was issued to him for thirteen shares Th.. stock is still in the name of Oberlin M. Carter on the oompany's books. The rest Of the answer is similar to that of the Edison Electric Company.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
KILLS FATHER FOR
 STRIKING MOTHER
DAN M. HOGAN SHOT BY SON FOR HIS ABUSE AND BRUTALITY TO- WARDS HIS WlFE--"JusTIFl- ABLE HOMICIDE"

Chicago, November 4.-Dan M. Hogan, known far and wide as a bookmaker and sporting man, has been shot and killed by his son, Dan M. Hogan. Jr.. in the family's country home at Wilmington, Ill.
 The immediate cause assigned for the shooting was the abuse and brutality of the head of the household in striking his wife until shot down by his son. The bull let struck Hogan under the right arm and passed through the body. Hogan, Jr, was held by the authorities pending an inquest by the coroner. The jury re- turned a verdict of ''justifiable homicide" !"
 Hogan was 59 years of age and left property valued at $6o,ooo. He had recent ly met with reverses by gambling upon races. Frequent and unsuccessful at tempts to mortgage his Wilmington prop erty that he might procure a new ''bank roll' for track speculation resulted in frequent family quarrels.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
DECATUR
Hon. John B. Knox Speaks In Favor
 of the New Constitution.

Decatur, November 4-(Special. )--Hon John B. Knox, president of the late con stitutional convention, very unexpectedly spoke here tonight at the court house in defense of the new constitution.
 Though but little time was given for notification the court house was packed with people to hear the distinguished speaker, who held their rapt attention for more than two hours, being frequently interrupted by applause of the most en- thusiastic kind.
 Judging from the after comments of his audience, he completely overthrow th arguments of the opponents of ratifica- tion.
 Since the speeches Saturday night of General W. W. Brandon and Colonel H. T. Hefiin. who held an open air meeting of two thousand voters until midnight and this one of Colonel Knox, the tide is evidently turned toward ratification in this county. Before the three speakers mentioned came the issue was in doubt but now the conservative element Is solid for the new constitution and white su- premacy ..tt
The age-herald., 1901-11-05

The Age-Herald will on Christmas day. give to the most popular school girl in the Birmingham District a handsome piano made by Guild & O. of Boston. This piano cost The Age-Herald $s50 and is valuable and weII-toned instrument.
 Every girl in every school In the Bir- mingham district which includes Besse- mer, Pratt City. Ensley. Woodlawn. Av- ondale. East Lake. West End. Elyton. Smithield and all other towns in Jeffer- son county is entitled to enter the con- test. Coupons as given below will be printed in every issue of The A5e-Herald. These coupons will be dated and must be voted within forty-eight hours of date thereon or else they will not be counted in the contest. On each Sunday The Age Herald will print the standing of each contestant up to the preceding Friday.
 Votes not received with forty-eight hours after the date will positively not be counted, therefore all ballots must be sent in not later than the day following the publication of the paper in which the coupon appears.
 Coupons must be in the office on or be- fore 12 o'clock night on the day following the day of publication. or must be post marked by that time.
 No extra papers will be sold at any time for the purpose of obtaining coupons therefrom. either to agents. news boys or individuals.
 This method VIII prevent any reserving of coupons to be voted at the last minute and will make the contest absolutely fair and just to all contestants. <. Only votes will be received which have been taken from papers bought for ths legitimate purpose of obtaining the news
 In order that there might not be any misunderstanding in regard to the piano contest, 1t Is well to state that no young woman is eligible to enter the contest un. less she is an active attendant upon some school in the Birmingham district Girls who do not attend either a private or public school of some character or a school of music. of course cannot be awarded the prize. The contest will be kept strictly in line with conditions print ed above.
 Address votes to Contest Editor, Age Herald. Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
Not in EIevatIna Glass.

"The Girl from Maxims' is not one of the plays of the elevating kind that the atrical managers sometimes point to with such glee. But these directors of the ''dramer" get plays to fit the audi ence, and they have evidently gotten one in ''The Girl from Maxims'' that does not fit a Birmingham audience. A small crowd saw the play at the Jefferson last night.
 A reading of the play would prompt the opinion that it does not embody a clean idea or situation from start to finish. It contains no more immortality than dozens of plays that teach a lesson in the end. But this excuse cannot be offered for The Girl from Maxim's." 1t has no les sons to impart. It is built for laughter of the nonsensical and vulgar sort In the hands of a capable company, as 1t has been presented in New York and other eastern cities, it loses much of its to support 1t at the Jefferson last night. From the time "The Girl from Maxim's' is discovered In bed, on through the many suggestive situations the white wash that can be plastered on by really clever artists Is lacking. And 1t should be mentioned here that pretty women are sometimes valuable aids in making a play of this character a "go' on one night stands. Deep-rooted respect for the gender forbids a further discussion of the beauty of the feminine members of the company. This Is thrown out as hint for the management, and not in a spirit of censure for the good-natured girls who have found themselves in such predicament that even drug store com plexions are not sufficient to hide behind.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
SAMPLE OF OIL.
Experiments to Be Continued at ReId's
 Gap We'll.

John L. Burns. who has been testing the oil well at Reid's Gap, visited the Age-Herald office last night with sam pie bottle of crude oil and water dra wn from depth of 1850 feet.
 On top of the water Is layer of dark red oil about one-half inch thick Mir. Burns says the well contains both oil and gas, and as an evidence of this fact he struck match and applied 1t to the neck of the bottle. The gas burned with a dark blue flame, and had to be ex- tingnished to prevent the oil from ignit- ing.
 MT. Burns says samples of the oil and water have been sent to Pittsbure with an order for machinery tc continue the experiments. Mir. Burns is confident both oil and gas exist in paving quantities and can be successfully piped to Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
KANSAS.
Election for Township and County
 Officers Will Be an Index.

Topeka, November 1.-The election to- morrow will only be for township officers and county commissioners. yet there Is an interest shown more than locally. Party lines are closely drawn and there is a general feeling that the winning party will be in good condition to control the State election next year.
 There are three candidates for Governor among the Republicans and the political m managers of each is keeping close watch on the situation throughout the State. The election will also be interesting as giving an idea of the political complexion of the next Legislature.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
PENNSYLVANIA.
Republicans Claim State by 10000 Majority and Philadelphia by 5o,ooo.

Philadelphia, November 1.-The leaders of both the Republican and fusion parties tonight reiterate their claim that their respective candidates will carry the State.
 Chairman Reeder of the Republican party predicts that Harris and Potter, the Republican candidates respectively for State treasurer and Supreme Court jus- tice, will have nearer 10000 than 100000 majority. Chairman Greasy of the Demo- cratic State committee. declined to give figures, but confidently predicted the elec- tion of Coray and Yerkes, the fusion can didates for State treasurer and justice of the Supreme Court.
 Chairman Miles of the Philadelphia Re- publican city committee, claims a majori- ty of over 5o.00O for the regular Republi- can State ticket and the same figure for Weaver, regular candidate for district att torney.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building permits have been issued from the office of the city engineer as fol- lows:
 s. 0. Moak. to erect dwelling at Thir- tieth street and Alley E at a cost of 800.
 w. J. Marshall. to erect frame dwelling In First avenue and Twenty-seventh street at a cost of $500
 J. .. Henton, to erect one-story frame dwelling In Fourteenth street and Twelfth avenue. south, at cost of s19OO
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
RHODE ISLAND.

Providence, R. l.. November 4. = For the first time in the history of Rhode Island the general election of State, city and town governments will be held simul- taneously tomorrow. Interest is chiefly centered in local issues. There is no evi- dence of great enthusiasm in the cam paign.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
PASSENGER RECOVERING.
Republic Company Official Expected
 Home on Monday.

W. H. Hassinger, manager of the Re- public Iron and Steel Company, who has been i'll for some months. is rapidly re- covering at Mount Clemens. Mich. and expects to return to Birmingham next Monday.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
VIRGINIA.
Democrats Confident of Carrying Stat,
 by Good Majority.

Richmond, November 4-Advices from various sections of the State confirm the Democratic confidence in the election to- morrow of the party's State ticket by a good majority
 The Democrats will return good work ing majority to the General Assembly.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Chairman of Republicans Will Be Sat
 isfied With Plurality of 5o,o0o.

Springfield, November IA. H. Goett- ing, chairman of the State Republican committee, said tonight:
 We shall be satisfied if Governor Crane receives plurality of 5OOOO The diff
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
Presented "NeII owynne."

Esther Lyons. supported by Lucius Henderson. the new leading man, and the old members of the Boyle Stock Com pany. presented Nell Gwynne'' to a well-p pleased audience at the Auditorium last night. Miss Lyons in the role of Nell Gwynne cleverly adapted herself to the gradual changes from the poor orange girl to a great actress in the private the atre of Charles II and then to a lady of the royal court. All of the parts were very we'll taken.
 The vaudeville turns were pleasing La Petite Adelaide has a sweet voice and nimble feet, and captured the audience at her first appearance. She cheerfully responded to several encores.
 N. B. Martin showed himself a master of the xylaphone, and drew some real music from the old wooden instrument There will be matinees on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and a perform ance each night throughout the week.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
Mahsuds Attack Lancers.

Simla, November 4.--A detachment of thirty-two Bengal Lancers who were es- corting surveying party, were attacked yesterday by Mahsuds. Thirteen of the Lancers were killed. Some of the Nah suds were captured.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05

(Continued from First Page.) ships and others have made but few speeches.
 The candidates do not expect that a half vote will be boiled at many precincts, and it is said that no election will be held at many places The weather is all that could be desired. being clear and cold. with indications of frost tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
Roers Got the Three Guns.

Pretoria, November At is now known that the Boers got away with three guns captured from Colonel Benson's column in the recent engagement near Braken- laagte, Eastern Transvaal
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
ATTRACTIONS TONIGHT.

JEFFERSON-"The Girl from Maxim" Matinee at 2:S0
 AUD1TORIUM-"Neal Gwynne"
The age-herald., 1901-11-05

You can cook a nice break fast in fifteen minutes on a GAS STOVE.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
Piles Cured Without the Knife.

Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Your druggist will refund your money if PAzO OINTMENT fails to cure you. 50 cents. s 9-24-b2t-tu
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure B. W. Groves signature is on each box. 26c. 9-24-7m-tu-thur
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
NERVOUSNESS

upsets the stomach and prevents the nutritive elements from getting into the blood. The stomach finally rebels against food and the result is dyspep- sia. The Bitters will strengthen the nerves and cure dyspepsia, constipa- ton, biIiousness, tiatuiency, also ere ate hearty appetite, purify the blood and build up the system. Be sure to try it.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05

We make cuts. Age-Herald Engrav- ing Go.
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Florence Hotel Arrivals: D. c. Camp bell. Nashville; H. D. Gould, Memphis; F. H. Norris Selma; D. s. Ballentine. Memphis; F. L. Dyer, Winston, N. G.: A. B. Donohon. New York; Miss Aria Talmadge, Coalburg; w. E. Adams and wife, Horse Creek; J. R. Yates, Detroit Mich; James L. Finch, Joel Mable, At lanta; Charles s. Wilson, Nashville; D. A Stroud. Barnesville; Walter Hoff- man. New York City; E. J. Robinson Ashville, Ala; J. T. Jones, Atlanta; Miss R. l.. Letherwood, Bessemer; L. A. Car ter, Nashville; W. T. Christopher, Co., lumbus, Miss; A. w. Williams, Chicago; w. B. Martin, Woodstock, Ala; L. A Yealy, Cullman. Ala; G. D. Holland, Jasper; D. w. Waite. Easonville; J. w. Stone. Blocton; J. M. Pearce, Carbon Hill. Ala; c. H. Allison, A. M. Pearson Leo H. Rud. Sylacauga; W. ". Woodruff Rome, Ga.; H. F. Johnston, Louisville; Paul D. Howell, Richmond; D. Mcqueen, Anniston; J. D. Hobbs and wife, Hunts vile; T. A. Baldwin. Memphis; Leo Broda, Ensley, Ala; N. P. Stern. Annis- ton; red Walburn. Johns Ala; D. S.. Walraven, Atlanta; A. J. Oden, Sylacau- ga; J. Murray, J. E. Hayden, George L. Owen, Memphis.
 Metropolitan Hotel Arrivals-w. E.. Striplin, Tallassee; s. Groak, New York w. H. Shelton. Gum; c. H. Beardsley, Gibsland La.: J. w. Worthington, Shef- field Daniel King, Tinkney, Texas; Abe Kaufman. Nashville; Mrs. J. s. Wright, Blocton; MT. Johnston and wife Carbon Hill; Miss Julia Nashe Belle Ellen; Miss Mary Nashe, Belle Ellen; Miss Lizzie Frater, Belle Ellen; George Bauer, Gull man; J. H. Wilder, Vincent; G. C. Pitts, Vincent; Miss Carrie Kifen, Vincent; Miss Jeffie Belle Vincent; Miss Ethel Kidd, Vincent; W. l.. Davies and wife, Belle Ellen; T. T. Harris and wife. Blocton: J. T. Smitherman and wife, Longview {: H. Flynn, Cincinnati; Geo. W. Meyer. Meridian; w. L. Evans. Memphis; wm. w. Brandon, Tuscaloosa; J.. Brekke. Thorsby: Wm. H.. Gather and wife. Springville; B. L. Gaddis and wife, Kelly ton;' J. c. Rawls and wi Vincent; Bob Burton, Brookwood; E. son. Belle Ellen; H. T. 'Rf Anniston; R. Y. Atchison 3rd.. Ala. E. F. Canville. Ross 4. ]. M. Rob- inson, J. c. Banns B. McCarley. Childersburg; c. Jn. New York;
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
Expol s-Aa. loo coId

New York. lber f. = Lazard & Freres have d $l. 500 600 in gold for export tome
The age-herald., 1901-11-05
ELECTION CLOSE IN NEW YORK
 BETTING IS IN FAVOR OF LOW

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The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-08-06
cunED ~ 4 DREAM.

An English clergyman, who was
an inveterate smoker, was cured of
the habit by II vision in the night.
He says: Il dreamed that | was
at the gate of Paradise, and the
Guardian Angel was there with the
Book Of Life, and all the names
written therein. He looked for
mine. No, he said, Il find no
such name, at which | was aston
ishcd and grieved, for felt ] had
led Christian life. ! entrcated
him to look again. After scruti-
nizing carefully for some time, he
said, Yes; but it is nearly obliter-
ated with smoke. He never
smoked after that. We imagine
that the Guardian Angel will ex-
perience some difficulty in finding
the names of few Christians on
this side Of the Atlantic.-The
Boy.