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The age-herald., 1898-10-06

1er-each one had a canteen." He sad ' that 372 carloads of beer had been sold Tn 7 the camp. Captain Howell asked abQtt1 whisky sales, and General Boynton replied that it had been found difficult to entirely cut out the very sharp moonshiners from Captain .Howelrs state It was also fact that Chattanooga was a splendid town, but the saloons were open day and night, whue on Sunday they were closed on the outside and open on the inside. General Brooke orders allowed two men out of each conn pany to visit Chattanooga per day, which wuld permit the absence of about 1,2OO men. He deprecated the fact that the army reg ulations permitted the canteen system. He said he had never seen such efficiency in the supply departments of the army in the, field as in the case of Camp Thomas. All the officials had worked day and night to render the system effective and had sue ceeded. The storehouses were so full to- ward the last as to render an overflow house necessary. Sufficient medicines were sent to Atlanta from Camp Thomas to supply fifty regiments for a campaign
 No Lack of Rations
 There was no lack of rations, and the rations were all good. The variety was equal to that supplied by family grocery. Each man had loaf of bread daily. Fresh meat was also supplied. Some times some of the meat was spoiled, but as a rule 1t was good. He believed that there was more loOu lell oNel eNeIy udy Iie1i IiiC <AAiI-y oA the Cumberland had for its entire Chat tanooga campaign.
 "No army was eyer SO well supplied wilN food, and if The men did not like how lt Wa= eoale5 certainly Secretary Alger or President N lIuley. nor any one in Wash lHglaa ca b. held resp0Haihle' 70 said the general with some empha -'7
 The Young Men's Christian association tents ha said, wero the best Jhings in the service ue condenni the outside drinlStna f.HH1fs- AHFa he much GlQu sold that was worse than whisky but Gov ernor Atkinson and the Georgia authorities had co-operated with the military authori- ties in most exemplary manner to sup press them.
 Most of the complaints were, he said. | from the typhoid fever patients. who were. l of course, kept on low rations as a medical precaution. There were never any short ness of rations, the newspaper statements to the contrary notwithstanding.
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
QUINN ARRIVES.
He Will Enter the Bicycle Races Next
 Week.

Joe Quinn, who was once champion bicy- cle rider of the south, arrived in the city yesterday from Atlanta to take part in the races next Monday and Tuesday night. He will do an exhibition mile Monday night to make a record for the track. He has telegraphed for a triplet, which will arrive in time for the races. It will be ridden by Quinn, J. w. Paquette of New Orleans and Frank Train of Memphis.
 Quinn says that he will match Train against any other professional in the south if two weeks given him for training. It is said that Bob Kennedy of Chattanooga will take him up on this, and if this is the case hot match may be looked for, as there is all kinds of rivalry between these two riders.
 The annual coasting contest of the Bir- mingham Cycle association, which was to have taken place tomorrow, has been post poned until the last of the month.
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
SPANISH GOVERNMENT INFORMED
Of the Extent of American Demands and ,. If any Clubbing is Indulged in
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Washington, Oct0ba4 f-It can ba stated on authority that Va =faHies published relating to the work c the neaee e5mmas= sion, now in Paris, who aver they assume to indicate a failure of negotiations, a re- newal of hostilities and a dispatch of na- val force to the Spanish coast are purely speculative As a matter of fact, the con- mission has not progressed so far with its work as to warrant the attempt to a con- clusion as to the outcome. It is not even possible to predict the length of the ses- sion with any accuracy. The proceedings may last one month or three That will de- pend entirely upon the view taken by the American commissioners of the situation in Paris.
 If they are convinced that the negotia- tions are being conducted with sincerity on the part of the Spanish commission, there will be no effort made to force them beyond reason. But if it should appear that the Spanish position is not subject to change that are irreconclable with the American demands, and the Spanish knowing this, they are simply prolonging the proceedings, our commissioners are likely to be prompt ly recalled. The Spanish government is now fully informed through it's commits sioners of the extent of the American de- mands. Whether these are absolute and not subject to abatement cannot be ascer- tained here, for the responsible officials de- clare that it would be extremely bad policy to make any admission on this point
 Absolute in Scope
 But the impression in official circles is that the conditions are absolute in their general scope; yet there may be opportunity fnP iOht aFOn Inc nfC in Ia m a details. As to these details, Admiral Dewey is one of the most trusted counsel lers of the American commissioners. Such information as he has been able to collect has already been mailed to the comms- sioners and in addition the authorities have cabed certain extracts from the ad- mraIs observations which are believed to be of special importance just now. It is believed that with his usual modesty the officer has refrained from expressing any opinion upon the very essential point as to the extent of the American demands in the matter of territory in the Philip pines.
 He has not directly suggested that the whole group be taken, nor that our claim be limited to Manila bay and the contig- uous territory, but he has called attention to one very important consideration which has seemed to escape general observa- tion up to this time and which has been laid before the American commissioners. That Is that with all the advantages in a commercial way possessed by Manila the place is indefensible unless Subig bay be also held by the United States.
 This particular bay is on the whole garded as being superior as a strategic point to Manila bay and the Spanish gov ernment has evidently been of the same mind for before the outbreak of hostil,ties it was about to embark upon extensive scheme of defensive works in Subig bay.
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
Endeavor Workers

An enthusiastic meeting of the Jefferson County Local Union of Christian Endeavor- CTS was held in the Presby church at Gate City Tuesday night. The subject for discussion was the Tenth Legation" led by Robert Cecil This is an organization started among the Christian Endeavorers of New York, its cardinal principal being that each of its members shall give one- tenth of his or her income to the Lords work. During the discussion the fact was brought out that Alabama has more mem- bers of the legion in proportion to the num- Der of Endeavorers in the state, than any other state in the union. There are in the United States about Il OOO members.
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
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LA FAYETTE DAY.
Birmingham Children Will Join Move
 ment to Erect Monument

The pupils of the Birmingham public schools will join with the scholars of the public schools through the United States in fittingly observing Wednesday, October 19 as Lafayette day in memory of the great Frenchman, whose name is honored for the magnificent part that he played in the American revolution, as the friend of the colon sts.
 Realizing the fact that the grave of the great patriot of freedom and liberty in one of the old cemeteries of Paris is unmarked save for a plain granite slab. movement was inaugurated some months ago by the Chicago board of education to erect a suit able monument over the grave that would cost not less than a quarter of a mill. on. It was proposed to set apart Octo- Der 19 as Lafayette day on which ap- propriaate exercises would be held in ev- cry school and each child would be allowed to contribute any amount from 1 cent to 25 cents towards the monument fund.
 October 19 being the anniversary of the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. was unanimously chosen as the date on which to hold the celebration The monument is to be dedicated on July 4, 1900 as gift from the children or the united states, the oc- casion being made one of the special feat ures of the Paris exposition.
 The movement was quickly taken up by the schools throughout the entire country and it is believed that more than the mini- mum amount will be received.
 Dr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of the Birrii-sham schools yesterday announced it in the nigh school instructng the teach CTS to take up the history of Lafayette and to arrange exercises for the proper celebra- tion of the day.
 An invitation was also extended to the To- cal Chapter of the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution to take part and assist in the celebration.
 Exercises will be held in each of the schools and the children of Birmingham will no doubt contribute liberally.
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
A. G. s. STOCKHOLDERS.
Directors Were Re-Elected-Will Meet
 in New York to Choose Officers.

yesterday morning the stockholders of the Alabama Great Southern railroad held their annual meeting in the office-of Su- perintendent c. A. Wickersham, in the Chalifoux building. There were present Superintendent Wickersham, Superintcnd- ent A. J. Frazier of the Southern. Land Commissioner F. Y. Anderson, Assistant Superintendent c. A. Hickey and Attorney A. G. Smith. They all held proxies for the stockholders who were absent, over $2Oo,0oO worth of the stock being represented.
 All of the directors of the road, eleven in number, were reelected. These directors will meet some time this month in New York to elect the officers of the road, which of course means a reelection of all the present officers.
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
TERRIFIC BATTLE WITH THE INDIANS.
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The age-herald., 1898-10-06
HARVEST FESTIVAL.
Ladies' Auxiliary of Y. M 0. A. Names
 the Date.

The ladies' auxiliary of the Y. M. c. A. met yesterday morning in the association parlors to take steps towards holding their annual Harvest Festival" There were a number of ladies present, and all of them seemed enthusiastic over the outlook
 The date fixed for holding the festival was October 25 26 and 27, in the association gymnasium. All of the churches have been asked to take part in it, and the ladies have every assurance that nearly all of them will comply. The ladies hope this year to make even greater success of the festival than they did last year and to realize a good round sum for the build- ing fund.
 The auxiliary will meet again next Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, at which uine ofhcers will be elected, and complete arrangements will be perfected for hold ing the festival
The age-herald., 1898-10-06

 The park is from $50 to 700 feet above the sea level and free from swamps. The whole park is underlaid by magnetism limestone and it was from under this that most of the water is secured
 There were three sources for the water supply. The first of these was a number of springs; the second the river, and the third, artesian wells. There are thirty-sx of these wells and there were nine when the camp site was selected.
 Inexhaustible Springs
 The five springs, so far as he knew, were inexhaustible, and only one of them had been exhausted during the occupation of the camp by the troops The wells were also apparently inexhaustible. In addition to these 1,S00,000 gallons were pumped every twenty-four hours from the river and this water distributed through the camps by means of pipes The river water supply was not designated originally for drinking purposes, but for cooking, working and other such uses The stream was fed wholly by mountain springs The river wa ter had been analysed at different times. three times chemically and once in the last two weeks bacteriologically. In each case it had been pronounced pure and entirely suitable for drinking and domestic pur- poses
 Ut was impossible for the river water to
 
 villages above the camp to its source, not even a residence. No sewerage emptied into the stream. There were no sinks near CT the walls than 200 feet. The face of the ground was an impervious clay and the walls were all driven through solid rock. In response to query from Capt Howell, he said that the only typhoid fever in the camp was brought in from the outside. The volunteers were located in the wooded por- tion of the park, but the wood was only sufficient for shade. He had never heard of milldew forming in the camp on account of darkness.
 General Boyr ton asserted that the camp was not crowded that the streets were about 20 feet wide and that there was suf- ficient distance between the various regi- ments.
 Typhoid Fever in Camp
 Typhoid fever in the camp did not excite serious attention until about the middle of July, when the cases averaged about two per thousand. It afterwards increased un- til there were about 400 cases among the 50 900 men. He said he had given special attention to the hospital of the second di- vision of the third corps, as it had received the special attention of the able and influ- ential press. He had found that out of 2,462 cases of illness in this hospital there had been only 276 cases of typhoid fever. The fever had in all cases been of a mild character.
 Asked if each regiment had a sutler General Boynton replied:
 "Thev had something worse than sut-
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
THE FEVER SITUATION.
Four New Gases Reported in Jackson
 Yesterday. IT.

Jackson, Mich, October 5.-Four new cases of yellow fever were bulletined today for Jackson, two whites and twoInegroes.i One is critically ill The Assyrian colony5'' numbering about thirty, among whom two cases developed yesterday, was a source of much apprehension to the authorities on account of their crowded condition and squalid quarters. Today these sick and a number of others were placed in detention camp and the balance sent north.
 pr. Cant, sent to Starkville to investigate suspicious cases, makes the rather start ling report that three cases of yellow fe- yer have developed at the Agricultural and Mechanical college there and the college has been quarantined. The state board has telegraphed Dr. John Dabney, of Bir- mingham to go to Starkville. Dr. Dun re- ports three new cases from Harriston and two in the country. Dr. Landerson, of Port Gibson, has been sent to Madison state health officer and the town quaran- tined. Water Valley reports one new case and three critically ill. Oxford has one new case and one death. Suspicious sick ness is reported in Tallahatchie county and an expert asked for. ,I
 The state board today issued order quarantining the state against St. James Parish, Louisiana.
 Souchon announces the following record for the day in Louisiana:
 New Orleans-Seven cases. one death.
 Franklin-Eight cases, no deaths.
 Jackson-Ten cases, no deaths. i-
 West Feliciana Parish Stewards Planta- tion and Vicinity Seven Miles from Jack son-F'our cases one death.
 Wilson-Four cases no deaths.
 Dr. Dupree. investigated the cases at Jackson and reports as follows:
 Ten cases of yellow fever, two suspicious cases, four foci. Source of infection being investigated.
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
ident McManes, as follows:
To Make Quay a Loan.

July 1S 1896. On Monday we will mail you a check for $10O,OO0 for credit of com monwealth of Pennsylvania general fund, which will make credit to our account of ,000. The understanding is that I am nos to draw against any part of this S600,- 900 deposit until R. R. Quay has paid or ar ranged satisfactory to you a loan of $100,- OoJ, which you are to make to him next week."
 One dated September from Quay, refer ring to a purchase of stock, said:
 Tt will be queer if the stock does not go down $10 a share My purchases always do, though they come out right in the end. U. G. l. and Sugar are saddendng. Dolan uon like we'll enough to let us in on the first, and second is a dangerous gamble
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
PEACE COMMISSIONERS
Held Their Usual Session Yesterday
 Admiral Dewey's Views.

Paris, October 5.-The United States peace commission held its usual session today from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. The com missioners continued the conference with Major General Merritt, and practically con- cluded an extended canvass of the Philip pine question. VI
 The members of the commission refused to disclose the views of General Merritt or of Admiral Dewey in regard to the policy to be pursued towards the people of the Philippines
 Nothing could be learned as to whether the general or admiral had recommended the retention or the evacuation of the Phil pines by the American forces. But it de- veloped that Admiral Dewey handed Gen. eral Merritt a communication setting forth
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
MRS. WlNsl0W'S SOOTHING sygljp

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SOOTHES inc CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLlC, and is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" an dtake no other kind. TWenty-five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
Reduction in Sugar

New Yoork, October 5.-The American Sugar Refining company made another re- duotion in it's prices today. All domestic grades were reduced IS cent, bringing gran ulated sugar down to 51s cents. It is re- ported that Howell & Co.,, representing the National and Mollenhaur (oppostion) re- fneries, are quoting granulated sugar at cents.
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
CHEAP EXCURSION RATES TO

Macon, Ga., Via Central of Georgia Raii- way Account Diamond Jubilee Carnival. On account above occasion. the Central of Georgia Railway company will sell tick cts October Il, 12, and 13. Birmingham to Macon Ga.. and return at rate of one fare for the round trip. tickets good for return to October 15.
 J. c. HALLE, General Passenger Agent. Savannah, Ga.
 SOLON JACOBS; Commercial Agent, Birmingham. Ala 10-4-9t
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
Mission Reopened

Mrs. Mary McGehee Hall has reopened the Birmingham mission in First avenue, next to the corner of Twenty-first street, in the building formerly occupied by Cham- blee Bros.
 Miss Springer, of Little Rock, Ark, has charge Of the song service. Services are held every evening at 7:30 o'clock.
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
Must E,acuate Crete

Constantinople, October 5.-The collective note of Great Britain, France, Italy and Russia demanding the withdrawal of the Turkish troops in the island of Crete was presented to the Turkish government to- day. It insists that the Turkish troops must evacuate the island of Crete within a month from today, their withdrawal to commence within a fortnight
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
Meridian Ouarantir es

Meridian, Miss, October 1.-The Meridian board of health today passed an order quar- antining against the world and no person will be allowed to enter the city under any circumstances until frost. Members of the First and Second regiments have been em- ployed as quarantine officers and the city will be guarded by bayonets. The secre- tary of war has extended the furloughs of the First and Second Mississippi regiments until November IS on account of the spread of yellow fever and quarantine restric- lions.
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
Guard for German Legation

Berlin, October 5.-The German warship Kaiserin Augusta has left Kaao Chau for Ia Ku, at the entrance of the Pei Ho riv- CT, with thirty marines, who will be sent to Pekin to act as a guard for the Ger man legation there. Prince Henry of Prus- sia has been appointed to command the squadron intended for the protection of German interests in China.
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
CHEAP EXCURSION RATES TO

Opelika and Return, Account Harvest Home Camp Meeting, OpeIika. Ala. The Central of Georgia Railway com- pany will sell tickets Birmingham to Ope- lika and return at rate of g for the round trip, October G. T, and 8, good for return until October 10.
 J. c. HALLE, General Passenger Agent, Savannah, Ga.
 SOLON JACOBS,
 Commercial Agent, 2015 First Ave. 10-4-5t
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
50 Added to List of Dead

Savannah, Ga., October 5.-The Morning News correspondent at Brunswick wires this bare statement late tonight:
 Martin Anderson master of the steamer Hesse, from Darien, Ga, reports that 80 bodies have been found on Butler island. This runs up the total deaths to 100."
 Butler's island was populated mostly by negroes ....
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
Ordered Back Home

Ponce October General Ernst with the Sixteenth Pennsylvania and the Third Wisconsin regiments, has been ordered to leave Ponce for the United States. Both regiments have a number of sick.
The age-herald., 1898-10-06

Birmingham Conservatory of Music Removed to more beautiful and quiet rooms at 2014 Third avenue (formerly Red- dington's Art Studio.)
 B. GUCKENBERGER. 10-1-6t Director.
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
CUREA CoLDIN A DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has L. B. Q. on each tablet. 9-1-Sm
The age-herald., 1898-10-06
Notice

The office of Solon Jacobs. Commercial Agent of the Central of Georgia Railway company has been removed to 2O15 First avenue. Telephone number remains the same, 976 10-2-E