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The age-herald., 1898-09-01
SATURDAY REVIEW.
Descants at Length Upon Americas
 Sordid Civilization.

New York, August S1.-The London Sat urday Review, which recently said that Chauncey M. Depew was painted pup pet and a snob," expresses the views here below, which are being quoted in English financial and other newspapers averse to American interests in Great Britain and to English interests embarked in this country:
 "There are, of course, many worthy pri- vate persons in the United States, but what we have to think of now are the peo- pie of that country as represented in their social civil and political customs. So- cially, it is sordid to the last degree; it's courts of law and all its civil institutions are corrupt; the methods of its political parties are no better than those of long firms It has contributed nothing to the self-respect of humanity. On the con- trary, it has shown all the world to what a depth of public depravity civilization is capable of descending"
 Great anxiety prevails among the Moors regarding the health of the reigning sultan of Morocco, Muta-Abdul-elAziz -e The gravest rumors are in circulation, but the populace is denied all information and the people believe the government is suppress ing the truth.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
In Sight of KhartOun.

London, August 27-English troops are today in sight of Khartoum, upon which they have not set their eyes since the futile attempt by Lord Charles Beresford to res cue Gordon, when, in January, 1885, just two days after the heroic generals death at the hands of the Dervishes, he steamed along the Nile beneath the walls of the city and carried away with him the assur- ance that Englands help was in vain. Ro- jan Island, of which, according to the dis patch just received from Upper Egypt, Gen. eral Kitchener has taken possession, is within sight of Khartoum and Omdurman, less than forty miles away.
 It is on the summit of Rojan Island, a re- markable conical peak that rises some 700 feet above the level of the river, that the Dervish camp can be seen. The island in question Is one Of series of ninety-one islands and islets, covered with luxurant vegetation and extremely fertile, which di- vide the Nile into a series of channels or rapids, known as the Shamluka rapids, or cataracts.
 Charles Wilson's two steamers got wrecked at the time of the attempted rescue of Gordon, and 1t took Lord Charles Beresford so long to get his gunboat through the rapids that, as above stated, he arrived un- der the walls of Khartoum forty-eight hours after the city had fallen and Gordon had been killed
 The rapids in question constitute posi- tion of unrivaled strategical importance comparable only to the iron gates of the Danube, which the Khalifa could easily have defended and held, even against over whelming odds, with a handful of good shots. The very fact that he should have made no attempt to prevent the passage of the Anglo-Egyptian army would seem to indicate that he has given up all hope of further resistance. 't
 Very tardiy the London newspapers are beginning to ask questions anent Kitchen CTS plans after the Dervishes are smashed at Omdurman. The people here are likely to wait another week before they learn that the Sirdar is not to bolt back to Cairo, after doing what he set out to do, as Walseley did in 1885.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
TO IMPROVE eAMEwELL SYSTEM
aOf Police -Calls-Cost Will Be Investi-
 gated by Board of Aldermen.

a A joint meeting of the police and sanita- ] tion committee of the board of aldermen the mayor and the police commission was held last night at the city hall to take some action on repairing the Gamewell sys- tenn of police calls which the city has had erected for several years, but which, Tor the past twelve months and over, has been out of order.
 This system cost about $6OOO to erect and the police commission asked the Doaro of aldermen to put it in repairs, which IL is estimated will cost about S7O0 to put In the proper wiring. It is also estimated sthat there will be continued expense or $50 every two months for repairing the batteries, and also an expense Of seo month to pay for two operators.
 The question of whether the system was of real value to the police force was thoroughly discussed. It was finally de- cided to ask the board of aldermen to make a complete Investigation as to the total amount of money needed to put the system in working order. The police commission will then decide to what extent the im- provements shall be made and will ask the board for the money.
 The police and sanitation committee de- cided to furnish ten horses for a squad Of policemen to ride at the head of the labor day procession next Monday,
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
= SCHLEY. AND GORDON
Sailed For San Juan Yesterday on the
 Transport Seneca.

New York, August 31.-Admiral w. s. Schley and Gen. William W. Gordon, Unit ed States commissioners to settle the con- ditions for the Spanish evacuation of Porto Rico, sailed for San Juan today on board tn esteamer Seneca. The third member of the commission, Major General John M. Brooke, United States army, is at present in Porto Rieo
 Admiral Schley was accompanied by his staff, and w. w. Gordon, Jr., went with his father as aide.
 Others on board the Seneca were Col. Col. John H. Bacon, who will relieve Maj. George Anderson as adjutant general of the department of Santiago; Capt. w. j.. Sewall, son of Senator Sewall of New Jersey, who was assistant adjutant general on the staff of General Graham, and now going to report to General Miles for as- signment to duty; fifty postoffice clerks in charge of Major James E. Stuart of Chi cago; five army paymasters, about an equal number of army surgeons and forty two trained nurses, in charge of Dr. Anita Newcomb McGee.
 Dr. McGee is the only woman contract physician in the employ of the govern ment
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
ON THE RACE TRACK.
At Sheepshead Bay

New York, August 31.-In spite of the in- tense heat there was a large crowd at Sheepshead bay today who saw good sport. First Race-Five furlongs. Kinley Mac. even, won; Acushla, second; Prestidigita- trice, third. Time, 1:02.'
 Second Race-Selling, one mile. Long acre, ,15 to 1, won; Bardella, second; Mill stream, third. Time, 1:41.
 Third Race-Flight stakes, Seven fur longs. The Friar, to 1, won; Frohssin second; Maceo, third. Time, 1928.
 Fourth Race-Mie and three -sxteenths. The Huguenot, 2 to l, won; Bannock, sec- ond: Poetess third. Time, 2:01 2-5
 Fifth Race-Selling, six furlongs. LAllou- cite, to 1, won; Tom Collins, second; Ty- rian, third. Time, 1:14 f-5.
 Sixth Race-Mineola hurdle handicap, two miles. Forget, Il to 5, won; Sir Vassar, second Moslem, third. Time, 3:45 2-5.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 FOR WHITE MINERS
Situation at Pana, Ill., Becomes
 More Critical.
ENCOUNTER WAS AVERTED
Between the Locked Out Union Men and the Deputy Sheriffs Guarding the Fifty-Four Negroes Imported
 From Birmingham.

Pana, Ill., August 31.-More outside re- Inducements for the locked out white min- CTS here have been arriving today. By to- night fully 5000 extra miners are expected to be on the scene. On the other hand, the operators say they will have fully 300 more negroes here before the close of the week.
 Sheriff Coburn has been hourly increasing his forces in anticipation of trouble by bringing deputies from Taylorsville. the county seat, sixteen miles distant.
 serious encounter was narrowly averted between the locked out union miners and the 100 deputy sheriffs guarding the. fifty four Alabama negroes, who have taken the places of the locked out men at the Spring Side mine, at the edge of the city limits.
 The clash could not have been prevented had not the state and national officers of the United Mine Workers of America in- terfered by wiring District President Will liam Topham to postpone action until after this morning. pending investigation Of the condition of the Spring Side mine, which is alleged to be in danger, being operated without a boss and a registered engineer
 At the time the message was received the focal miners, reinforced Ly several nun dred miners from Danvile, Colleen, As sumption and other outside mining towns, were in secret session in a large gulch be- tween the Illinois Central railroad and the Pana Coal company's reservoir, near the north end of the city, laying plans to march on the deputies and negroes at Spring Side and forcibly compel the negroes to leave. The meeting was presided over by a negro miner named Dean, of Dan vile. It was only by the most persistent pleading and reasoning by President Top ham and other leaders that the miners were prevented from marching on the shaft.
 The meeting was attended by fully 1,000 miners, their only light being that of the moon and with guards and pickets doing duty to keep out all except union mine workers. It was pointed out that the dep uties at the Spring Side were armed with Springfield rifles and Winchesters. There were only two Winchesters and few shot guns in the miners crowd. All the men, however, were armed with revolvers.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
A CHANGE OF BASE.
L. W. Johns Has Accepted Position
 With the Pioneer Company.

Superintendent L. W. Johns, of the Belle Ellen coal mines has resigned his position at Belle Ellen to accept a like position with the Pioneer Mining and Manufaetur- ing company. His resignation will take effect on October 1.
 MT. Johns Is one of the best known mine superintendents in this district, and the loss to the Belle Ellen company is truly a gain by the Pioneer company. He has been associated with the development of this district since it's early history In 1873 he came to this district and opened the Helena mines. From Helena he opened Pratt in 1876, and Coal Creek in 1878. In 1890 he was elected general superintend- ent of the DeBardeleben Coal and Iron company, which position he held until his election as superintendent of the furnaces at Bessemer and Oxmoor. He afterwards opened the mines at Henry Ellen, Blue Creek, Red Mountain and Greedy and served a term as superintendent for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
 MT. Johns went with the Bessemer Land and Improvement company some time ago and opened the mines at Lopez, which now have a capacity of ], ,000 tons per day.
 His going with the Thomas company to open new mine at Edwinsville insures its success The new mine is four miles north west of Birmingham and MT. Johns says it will soon develop into a town of several thousand inhabitants, and will be the most modern of all the mining towns in the dis trict. He will build modern homes, churches and school houses.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
S1O.1O
Official ROute.
@lC.1O.

The Louisville and Nashville railroad has been selected by the department Of Ala bama as the official route to the national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, Cincinnati. O., September to lo' 1898. Double daily train service with ele- gant day coaches and Pullman Vestibule Buffet Sleepers, running through without change. Tickets on sale September 5, 4 and 5, limited to return until September l2, 1898. Fare from Birmingham to Cincinnati and return only $10.10. Route lies through Nashville and Louisville. Mammoth Cave is also to be seen this way at slight addi- tional cost. The rate from all points on the Louisville and Nashville is proportion ately as low as the rate from Birming- ham.
 For further information call on or ad- dress any ticket agent of the Louisville and Nashville.
 R. F. BEASLEY,
 Passenger Agent, Birmingham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
ATTENDED MASS.
Insurgents Prayed for the Repose of
 American Souls.

Manila, August S1.-The insurgents today attended a requim mass in the Pasig church on the site of the principal battlefield for the repose of the souls of the insurgents and Americans who have lost their lives here while fighting the Spaniards.
 According to Spanish advices there is a strong feeling in the provinces against Aguinaldo, because the insurgents antici- pations have not been eralized. They are said to have exhausted their funds and the supplies obtained from the monasteries and are unable to obtain any relief from the insurgent leader. It Is added that Aguin- aldo is afraid to make his contemplated visit to Bulacan, owing to the fact that he is unable to comply with the insurgents de- mands.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01

Woodward as one of the commissioners to represent this government at the Paris ex- position. The title is that of assistant commissioner general and the position is one of trust and requiring great executive ability.
 MT. Woodward is a professor at Colum- bus university, and is well known in art and literature.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
EAST LAKE PAVILION

with it's polished floor and 400 incandescent lamps is an ideal place for a dance. Clubs and dancing parties can get pavilion free for dancing by applying toJ. R. Morton at East Lake. tt
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
Pirates Kept Guessing

Pittsburg, August 31-Seymour had Pitts burg guessing and had eight strike outs to his credit Hastings kept the hits well scattered after the first inning. Both teams feel the absence of regular play CTS.
 Score: R.H.E E. Pittsburg ..... 0010010-2 5 1 New York ..... ......2 0001'-3 5
 Batteries-Hastings and Shriver; Seymour and Warner.
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Appreciatiye
From the Washington Star.

From the Washington Star.
 Don't misunderstood me- said Mean dering Mike; q ain't down on work
 You don't seem to have much affection fur it, replied Plodding Pete
 "Yes, I have. Work is a good ting. If it wasn't fur work how would all desc peo- pie git money to give us?"
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
WHILE THE WAR LASTS,

All who march, walk or stand, should shake into their shoes Aliens Foot-Ease. powder. It cures aching, tired, sore, swollen feet, and makes tight or new shoes easy. It absorbs moisture. and prevents chafiing, hot, smarting, blistered, sweating navy men use it. Volunteers in hot cli- mates can't exist In comfort without it. Aliens Foot-Ease Is sold by all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. '.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
Will Remove Mines

Washington August 91.-The French am- bassador acting for the Spanish govern ment has notified the state department that orders have been Issued to the Spanish authorities at Havana to remove the mines and other Instructions to navigation in that harbor as rapidly as possible.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01

EAST LAKE PAVILION
 with it's polished floor and 400 incandescent lamps is an ideal place for a dance. Clubs
 and dancing parties can get
 pavilion free for dancing by applying to J. R. Morton at East Lake. If
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
Resemblance

From the Detroit Journal.
 Jinks-They say married people grow to resemble each other.
 Mrs. Jinks-Well, know it's quite impos- sible for a married woman to keep her good looks,
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
Orioles Easy Winners

Louisville, August 31.-The Orioles batted Magee hard and were easy winners. Score: RH. 10. Louisville eco. ......0 0 5 0 0 Q 0 O-3 0 Baltimore ..,.. .......3 0 0 8 0 3--10 1S
 Batteries-Magee and Kittredge; Nops, McJames and Clark.
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BIG GOVERNMENT ORDER FOR AMvNITION.

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Wanderers Beat Champs

Boston, August 31.-The Clevelands punched their drives in the seventh. which won the game
 RH.E Cleveland.... .... ....101OO 03OO-5 1 Boton.... .... .... ...01 0010OO 0-2 1 Batteries-I<lobedanz and Bergen Young and Creiger.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01

SHORTHAND, Bookkeeping, Commercial Arithmetic, Grammar, Penmanship, etc. Fall session begins Sept. g. Massey Busi- ness College, corner 18th street and 3rds avenue.
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The age-herald., 1898-09-01
BASE BALL.
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
Killen Was Easy

Cincinnati, August S1.-Killen was easy for the Reds while Breitenstein kept most of the hits scattered
 Score: R. H. E. Cincinnati ..... .....10 0001214*-9 Washington ..... ...01100 0201r5 10 Batteries-Breitensten and Peitz; Killen and Farrell.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
Phillies Beat Browns

St. Louis, August 31.-The Browns played a loose fielding game
 Score: R.H.E. St. Louis zee. .......00 020400 0-6 13 6 Philadelphia ... .....4 01 g 021 0-10 IS 0 Batteries-Taylor and Kinslow; Piatt and Murphy.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01

NIGHT SESSION of the Massey Business College will begin Oct. 3. Special rates. Call or telephone 512 for information. 9-1-td
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
c. D. Woodward Appointed

Cleveland, O.. August 31.-President Mo- Kinley this afternoon appointed c. D.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01

FOR RENT-Furnished house, rooms, cistern, stable, Residence of late Dr. W. H. Johnston on College Hill South Highlands. Apply John c. Forney, Chali- foux building. S-26-4t
The age-herald., 1898-09-01

STORES FOR RENT OCTOBER l. No. 2O12 First avenue 25x140. No. 2O1S Second avenue, three floors. No. 2OA First avenue, 25x140. ..
 RESIDENCES-SOUT No. 1900 Twentieth street, rooms. No. 253O Avenue E, rooms. No S12 Fifteenth street, rooms. No. 1904 Avenue B, Groom cottage. No. 5a Twenty-sixth street, rooms. Flats Nos. 2O1h and 2O31A Twentieth street, each 6 rooms, bath and gas. A few nice offices in Office Building, with heat water elvator and janitor service:
 FOR SALE.
 Elegant residences and nice cottages in city or suburbs.
 w. N MALONE & CO.,, Real Esate and Insurance 2017 1st Avenue, Telenhone 613
The age-herald., 1898-09-01

FOR RENT OCT. 1.-NORTHSIDE. No. 313 22d street, 16 rooms. No. 241S 4th avenue, rooms. Mo- 2204 9th avenue, rooms. No. 731 21st Street, rooms. .t No. 1707 Sth avenue, rooms. No 21O9 Sth avenue, rooms. No. 721 17th street. rooms. No. 612 18th street, rooms. Mo- 704 17th street. rooms. Mo- 1917 9th avenue, rooms.
 SOUTHSIDE. No. 2126 Avenue H, ' rooms. No. 2130 Avenue H. ' rooms. No. 92S 17th street, rooms. No. 1891 14th avenue, rooms. No. 1925 17th street. rooms. No. 1O17 18th street, rooms.
 w. B. LEEDY & CO.,, -1141s North Fist Street, Telephone No. 42. PROPERTY OWNERS. ATTENTION We can rent twenty five neat cottages in twenty-five hours to desirabIe tenants. Mail us list of your property Q, once For sale-Nice 4-room cottage. fruit trees, etc.; nice lot, near G. P shops; 10 acres high and level, East Lake: 50x20O feet, l. room cottage East Lake.
 T. J. BALDRIDGE & CO.,,
 20091a Second Avenue.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01

SUDDEN EMERGENCIES arise when you need a light quickly. Use electricity. The Consolidated Eleetric Light @.
 FOR RBNT-6-room house 1921 3d avenue: : 4-room house 1721 3d avenue; 8-room house 406 18th street. Apply to Sidney Hart, 210S 2d avenue S-29-ff
The age-herald., 1898-09-01

FOR RENT-vacant lots 8, and 10 iri block 96, 10Ox14O feet, corner of Second avenue and Sixteenth street, north, for rent after October 1, for one year or a number Of years. Apply to JOHN w. TOMLINSON. 7-26-tf
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WANTED,

WANTED-Students for Faii session Wbicii begins September 5. Massey Business College. 18th st.. and 3d avenue. 9-1-5t
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"HERMITAGE,' First avenue and Seventeenth street,
 tmra
FOR SALE

s3,5OO, large corner lot well improved, within ono block of e6th street and Avenue F, renting for $630. Good investment. S12O0 excellent and large corner lot close in. with good broom cottage, 4 bargain S1,2OO, nice South Highland cottage, rent ing for $1S0.
 g, 400, we'll improved property, Avenue F and 21st street, renting for upward of 3400.
 Good home and vacant lots in city and suburbs for sale and dwellings and stores for rent
 MCCONNELL & WHATLEY,
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MISCELLANEOUS

THEY SAY that electric currents make good pies light and nlce. The Consoli- dated Electric Light Go.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01

NOTICE-All chattels pawned with us must be redeemed before October l., 1898, as we will on that date discontinue the loan business; otherwise, they will be sold at public outcry. Unredeemed pledges now for sale at original money loaned on same. Robert Garry & Co.,, 108 north goth street. 8-26-eod
The age-herald., 1898-09-01

BOARDERS-One or two acceptable couples, without children, can get board and rooms in private family. near in. Elegant new house. Address P. O. Box 112 Birmingham, Ala. S-30-tf
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MONEY TO LOAN

MONEY TO LoAN-On improved, cen trally located city real estate. Brooks & Brooks, room 2, Watts building.
 S-2S-sun-tues&thurs
 FOR SALE-Electric current for lights and fans. The Consolidated Electric Light
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HOT TIME out of the Question. Use electric fans. The Consolidated Electric
The age-herald., 1898-09-01

LOST OR STOLEN-Large, heart-shaped locket glass inside, large diamond in cen
 ter, old gold color. Liberal reward for return to Metropolitan Bar, Bessemer,
 Ala. S-30-3t
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DON'T SMOKE your fine lace curtains Use incandescent lights. The Consoli- dated Electric Light Co.
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RAIN OR SHINE hot or cold, your cleo tric light burns when you need 1t. The Consolidated Electric Light Co.
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LOST

AT YOUR SERVICE, day and night, elec-
 tric fans. The Consolidated Electric
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-16
HE HOPES FOR
EARLY PEACE.
This is the Presidents Expression as
to the Spanish Surrender.
SPAIN HAS MADE NO 0vERTURES
But the Prospect Has Frightened
since Santiago's Fall, Although
No Definite Move Has Been
Made I'm That Direction.

WASHINGTON. July i5.-"Thers havs
been 10 overtures for peace received by
any United states embassy or legation
abroad or by the Department OF state at
Washington"
That was the statement made by
member Of the Cabinet who Is thorough
ly familiar with the conditions al they
exist to-day and was called forth oy va
rious reports that ranged all the way
from an announcement that the basis for
a treaty OF peace already had been reach
ed to the more guarded declaration that
the Spanish government had conveyed
In an unofficial manner 10 the United
States government an intimauon OF some
OF the concessions Il was prepared 10
make TO secure peace
The prospect for the speedy institution
OF peace negotiations have frightened
decidedly since the collapse OF the Span
ish resistance al Santiago.
President Mckinley gave expression 20
a strong hope for an early peace. Re-
spending to congratulations on the sue
cess of the Santiago campaign he said:
81 hope for early peace now
In the course OF other interviews he
gave voice TO the same sentiment, not
expressing his entire belief but n strong
hope that peace would come.