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The age-herald., 1899-09-29
YELLOW FEVER SITUATION
People Are Leaving Their Homes in
 Jackson, Miss.

Jackson, Miss, September 2S.-Gne new ease of fever and two deaths make up the record for today in the yellow fever situa- ton at Jackson. The new case Is that or a negro hack driver, George Reed, who lived on West Pearl street and who died shortly after being reported. The other death was that of Mrs. Jacob Kausler.
 The total of cases to date, including those which are not officially turned into tine board of health, is II; of these three have died. Mrs. c. J. Waite is reported in a critical condition tonight and not likely to recover. McGee Porter is also seriously i'll. The others are doing very well.
 Quite number of people left today for points north and the feeling has not been so good owing to the fatality of the dis ease and to the fact that it is absolutely impossible to trace it's origin. The weather has moderated considerably and 1t is now feared that a general epidemic of fever will result. Business is becoming par ayzed.
 The exodus of citizens has left the state capital practically deserted so far as heads of departments are concerned. Governor McLaurin has left the executive depart ment in charge of Private Secretary Co., man; Attorney General Nash's office is se- curely closed for the season; Superintend- ent of Education Whitfield has gone and State Treasurer A. Q. May left this even ing for Simpson county, leaving funds in the Capital State bank to pay all warrants. State Revenue Agent Adams and Land Commissioner Nall are also missing.
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
THE COLUMBIA IS SAFELY DRY DOCKED Viewed from All Sides by AdmiFins
 Hundreds. LINES GREATLY ADMIRED Is a Better Locking CFalt Than the
 Irish Challenger. SHAMROCK ACCOMPLISHMENT WINDS A Crew is Set to Work Getting Her Ready for Next Weeks Races
 She Will be Put in
 Ship Shape
SHAMROCK ACCOMPLISHMENT WINDS

New York, September 2S-The Columbia was docled at the Brooklyn navy yard this afternoon. She will probably remain there until Monday, the day preceding the first of the series of races for the Ameri- ca's cup. during which period every art known to the builder, rigger and sailmaker will be employed in getting the craft in the best possible shape for the contests.
 The contrast between the lines of the Shamrock and the Columbia is very mark ed. In the former one see a big, bulky craft dependent upon a greater spread of canvas for superiority in speed. while the latter has the thoroughbred ap- pearance that comes with finer lines and more slender hull.
 The Columbia was viewed from all sides by admiring hundreds most of whom had also seen the Shamrock in the dry dock, and 90 out of every 100 were of the opinion that the American boat was far more racer in looks than the Irish challenger. Even the English and Scotch yachting writers sent across to represent the cup races admitted that the Columbia was the better looking craft of the two, but they hope for heavy breezes so that the Sham rock can make her best showing.
 When the keel touched on the blocks they were at depth of twenty feet and a few inches of water
 When the water had receded so far that the Columbia's hull below the water line was exposed to view it was seen that the action of the water had corroded the bronze plates so much that she appeared to be painted green. The bilge plates were re- rkably bright, however. showing what friction will do when the vessel is under sail.
 The crew was set at work scrubbing the null with brooms and brushes but it was ot little effect in removing the corrosion. A solution of acid and water was tried in one spot and worked very effectively The null was as smooth glass despite the coating of green. Electric burnishers will De set to work tomorrow. so when the columbia goes out of dock her underbody will glisten like gold. The white top sides We're sandpapered and fresh coat of paint will be put on. Her lead is thick and the deepest well forward of the keel as to be directly under the center of effort while on tne shamrock the lead is heaviest amid ship.
 The American boat is cut away forward much lower than the Shamrock and has longer overhang aft. The formers lead Keel is about seven feet shorter al the bottom than the 1atter's, which accounts Tor ner superior quickness in stays The ol!Se plates on the Columbia do not look as smooth as the Shamrocks but the rest ot the hall is as good a piece of workman snip as that of the latter
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
STEEL PLANT MANAGER
E. E. Robinson and Family Arrive and
 Will Reside at Ensley

E. F. Robinson the newly appointed manager of the open hearth furnaces at the steel mill of the Alabama Steel and Shipbuilding company has arrived at Ensley and will immediately assume his duties. His wife accompanied him and they will make Ensley their permanent residence.
 Mir Robinson is well known in Birming- ham. having made the first steel in the dis trict at the old Henderson plant some years ago. He was also prominent in steel circles at Cleveland, Chicago, Pittsburg and Chattanooga. Mir. Robinson has re- gently been employed by the Illinois Steel Works at Chicago but left there to accept his present position at Ensley. His arrival is an indication that the mills will soon be put in operation. The officials state, how ever, that it will yet be two months before the first run Is made.
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
MORE ABOUT CAPT. CARTER
A Well Informed Southerner Tells What
 He Knows of the Case

From the New Orleans Times-Democrat
 This effort to pose Captain Oberin M. Carter as an American Dreyfus is prepos- terous," said a resident of Savannah. "Everybody at my home will laugh at the hdea of his being the helpless victim of a conspiracy It was common talk for months while the famous harbor improve ments were in progress, that the govern meut was being pundered on a colossal scale and It was also asserted that the influences behind The job were so powerful that nobody would dare to press an in restigation. Some steps in that direction were taken by a former employe of the en- Elneer's office. and he was squeched so suddenly and so thoroughly that his fate became standing warning to other inter- meddlerS.' The poor fellow died soon after ward, and his friends always claimed that he had been killed by excitement and cEagrin.
 That was long before the official charges were made by Captain Gillette, and when that gentleman took hold of the case every body was amazed at his temerity His best friends told him it would subject him to intolerable social and political persecu- tion, and proba bly end his career in the army. They advised him earnestly to let it alone, and if Gillette hadn't been doWed with bulldog tenacity and moral and physical courage of the highest order be would certainly have followed their ad- vice. As it was, he had mighty rocky road to travel-how rocky is known only to those who were on the spot.
 "I don't mean by this that the better ele 1nent of Savannah opposed an investigation --the leaders of Savannah society are old and distinguished families, whose traditions are stainless and whose ethics are based upon the loftiest ideals of honor; by people, in short, who are incapable of giving coun- tenance to the slightest irregularity-but Captain Carter had many intimates, so- called men of the world, who resented any reflection upon him as a personal affront. Without going into particulars, I may say that Captain Gillette needed all his forti .tude to stand by his gun. If there was any Dreyfus In the affair, he was the man. don't pretend to pass on Carters guilt or innocence but find this new portrait of a persecuted, bounded victim grotesquely in congruous with the facts"
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURERS
Free Street Fair and Trade Carnival, Knox vile. Tenn, October 1ltql-13th, 1899.

Free Street Fair and Trade Carnival Knox
 vile. Tenn, October 1ltf-13th, 1899.
 For the occasion of the Merchants and Manufacturers Free Street Fair and Trade Carnival at Knoxville, Tenn, October 1itn to 18th, 1S99 the Southern Railway will sell tickets to Knoxville and return a rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets will be sold October 10th, 11th and 12th, and from points In East Tennessee on October 18th, same being limited to return until October, 20th, 1899. From points within a radius of 200 miles of Knoxville tickets will also be sold at rate something less than one fare for the round trip on October 11th and 12th and for morning trains of Octo- Der 18th, limited to return until October 10th.
 During the progress of the carnival an interesting programme will be carried out each day, and very attractive and beauti- ful exhibits have been arranged, that those taking advantage of these very low rates will witness one of the most beauti- full carnivals yet seen in the Queen City of the Mountains"
 For further information call on Southern Railway ticket agent. 9-22 to fo-If avenue. 7-3l-tf
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
They Knew His Buslnesa

From the Philadelphia Post.
 Professor Frank Rees, of Columbia uni- versity. who holds the chair of astrou emy there. was a visitor recently at a county fair, where he soon made himself quite popular While resting in a refreshment tent he overheard women discussing him.
 "So he's an astronomer? I wonder how it pays?' said one.
 Pretty weIl,' said another; "he tells fortunes from the stars at 50 cents apiece. p
 "That isa-t all," added a third; ''he makes alrnauacs. with jokes and advice to take p;Ils in tts spring. and the druggists pay Rim as much as $50 for them,'
 The professor arose and fled. -14s.l
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
Admiral Dewey'H Future
Washington Correspondence of the Chica Tribune.

Washington Correspondence of the Chicago
 Tribune
 An assignment to duty for Admiral Dewey will soon engage the attention of the navy department. Already some con- sideration has been given the matter, which, is likely to be more or less trouble -ome. Dewey's attainment of the age of retirement December 26, enters into tho subject to a certain extent. If he should avail himself of the privilege of retiring from active duty his salary will continue as if he were on the active list. If he elect to remain on duty and at the command of the department he will be eligible to duty as long as he choses.
 He will not be assigned to command afloat again, and it is trying position to determine in what official place he should the head of a special board to act in an advisory capacity and determine the char acteristics Of new ships of war does not find immediate favor with the department The secretary has officially expressed him self against any surh extraordinary board, the functions of which are discharged by the existing board of construction, made up of the chiefs of the naval bureaus. Ad- mral Dewey may be assigned to an office in the navy department and act as a tech nicaI advisor of the secretary, although 1t is by no means certain this work would be congenial to him or that he would be of great value in that capacity, which calls rather for specialists in the various lines of naval engineering and architecture.
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
EXPRESSES DOUBT
Dewey May Not be Able to Stand Du-
 ties of Reception

New York, September 2S-Admiral Dewey has already expressed some doubt that he will be able to go through the du- ties attendant on his reception without suf- fering extraordinary fatigue. The route of the admirars movements for the two days of the celebration has been fixed. It will occupy at least twelve hours of Friday and sixteen hours of Saturday.
 On Friday at Il o'clock on board the Olympia Admiral Dewey will receive the mayor and reception committee. Some what later, about noon, he will return the call, going aboard the Sandy Hook at an- chor near the Olympia kt 1 o'clock on the Olympia leading the naval parade he
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
THE YAQU|S AGAIN ON THE WARPA1H This Time They Have a Clash With Mexican
 Cowboys

Chicago, September 2S-A special to the Record from Austin, Tex says:
 "A dispatch from Ortiz, state of Sonora, Mexico says that a band of about 200 Yaqu Indians who are making their rendezvous near Tetacumbiate attacked the ranch of Longordo Benuit near that place. After a fight with a force of about fifty Mexican cowboys in which several of the latter were killed the Indians burned all or the ranch buildings and drove off several hundred head of cattle and horses info the mountains.
 .Benuit had been on friendly terms with the Yaquis for many years but is alleged to have furnished General Torres Mexican troops with food supplies recently His family was in Guayamas when the attack on the ranch was made"
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
No aCa,l" for Ignorant Negroes

From the Chicago Tribune.
 A correspondent writes to the Tribune announcing a growing sentiment in Mary land in favor of withdrawing the franchise and the public school from the negro. Probably he speaks for himself more than for his state, but there is no reason why even one man should harbor growing sentiment of that sort. Certain southern states have undertaken to disfranchise the negro in defiance of the constitution, but we have not yet heard of any concerted movement to keep the blacks from attend ing schools of all kinds. This correspond ent, who steers at the northern phflan- thropists' and charges them with increas- ing crime among the negroes by educating Them, Is a third of a century behind the times in his own state His idea that an ignorant negro is a better citizen than an educated negro needs only to be stated to show that 1t is ridiculous.
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
State Militias Arrive

New York, September 29.-The out-of- town National Guard and other soldier or ganizations which are to take part in Sat urday's parade will arrive in greater num- bers tomorrow The Waycross Rifles and Savannah Cadets, all of Georgia, and six companies of National Guardsmen from Atlanta arrived on a special train tonight. They are quartered in the Fourteenth Regiment armory, Brooklyn.
 Four companies of the Fourth Georgia regiment arrived in Jersey City from Sa- vannah tonight at 1925 and marched on board an annex boat which took tbeEi to Brooklyn where they will be guar tered in one of the armories. The Indianapolis Light Battery and the Fourth Ohio regi- ment arrived today.
The age-herald., 1899-09-29

Mountain Railroad, placing passengers at all points in Texas many hours ahead of all competing lines, also close connections are made at Nichols, Mo, for Fort Smith
 Fayetteville and all other points in northern Arkansas. It will be to the interest of all parties going west to call at the Kansas City. Memphis and Birmingham Railroad office before making arrangements for their trips. aug 17-tf
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
FAST TIME
Between Birmingham and Kansas City.

Between Birmingham and Kansas City.
 The attention of parties contemplating going to Arkansas. Texas. Missouri, Kan sas. Colorado California and all western points Is called to our fast train leaving Birmingham at 12:05 noon, arriving at Kan sas City the following morning at $50
 This train runs solid from Birmingham to Kansas City, carrying ffrst-clsss coaches reclining Chair Cars and Wagner Buffet sleeping Cars, arriving at Kansas SIty many hours ahead of all competitors, where close connections are made for all western points. This train makes close connection at Memphis with the Cotton Belt and Iron
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
Stock Exchange Celebrates

New York, September 2S.-One of the big gest celebrations ever held on the stock exchange took place just before the closing hour this afternoon. The Seventh Regi- ment band marched on the floor playing and the members abandoned business and closed the day in tumult of enthusiasm over Admiral Dewey. The galleries were crowded with visitors, who joined in the cheering of the brokers.
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
Arrival of Carter Harrison

New York, September 2S.-Mayor Carter Harrison and the invitation committee Of fifteen which is to ask Admiral Dewey to attend the fall festival in Chicago arrived today and is quartered al the Gilsey house. The delegation will witness the naval pa rade and may take part in the land parade Mayor Harrison being the guest of the city at the invitation of Mayor Van Wyek.
 The invitation will be presented to Ad- mfral Dewey Sunday afternoon at the Wal dCrf- Astoria.
The age-herald., 1899-09-29

Why take dusty, hot an-rail ride to the east when you can. for less money, go via the Central of Georgia Railway company to Savannah and thence to New York and Boston on one of their palatial ocean steamers All rates include meals and berth aboard steamers There is nothing more bracing than an ocean voyage at this season of the year. For full informa ton annly to Solon Jacobs, Commercial Agent
 No 10l5 First avenue. S-N-tf
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
Address of Chas. ". GIadncy Wanted

Chief of Police Austin received a tele- gram yesterday asking for the address or Charles w. Gladney of this city' MT GIadney's father is in dying condition in I,aGrange, Ga, and the family are anxious that young Gladney come home at once The department was informed that he lived somewhere in Twentieth street but this proved to be a mistake. t
The age-herald., 1899-09-29

will start the procession for the stake boat opposite Grants tomb anchored opposite One Hundred and Sixth street. At 2:SO it is expected the review will begin.
 It will last about three or four hours. He will dine according to present arrange ments when he may see fit peobably aboard the Olympia though some fifty clubs have opened their doors to him. In the evening the mayors boat will be placed at his dis posal for reviewing the illuminated city. He has decided to sleep on the Olympia.
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
Approves Regulations

Washington, September 2S.-Assistant Secretary Spauldng has approved the rules and regulations for the enforcement of the course during the coming yacht races which has been submitted by the regatta committee for the New York Yacht cl1b There are nine rules providing for the po- situation of patrol fleet in a possible con tngency and insuring a clear course for the contestants
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
PORAC CAPTURED
 BY AMERICANS
Continued From First Page.)

today's fight, and General Alejandrio alone will be allowed to visit General Otis.
 The insurgents recently entrenched and garrisoued the town of Paetoe on the La qua De Bay in the province of Lagua. Subsequently Captain Larsen, commanding the gunboat Napidan, landed for confer ence with the citizens. As he was pro- ceeding up the main street of the tow with a squad he was received with voi- ley from a hidden trench. The party re- treated to their boat under cover of the buildings and regained their vessels. The Napidan then bombarded the trench for an hour, completely destroying 1t.
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
New Orleans Report

New Orleans, September 2s-There have been two new cases of yellow fever in twentyfour hours, with no deaths this week. A case of fever is reported in Pla- quemin parrish, twenty-one miles below the city.
The age-herald., 1899-09-29

Twenty-Ninth En Roate to Philippines
 San Francisco, September 2s.-A part of the Twenty-ninth Regiment, United States volunteers, arrived here today from Fort McPherson. Ga. en route to the PhIlip- pines.
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
Mccoy and Maher to Fight

New York September Skid Mccoy and Peter Mayer have signed articles to fight in this city before the club offering the largest purse. The Coney Island Sport ing club Is said to have offered purse of s20, coo
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
At Key West

Key West, Fla, September 2S-There were thirty-nine new cases of yellow fever reported today and one death
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
PRIVATE
 DISEASES

Any physician send ing me a case of Syphilis that I do not cure 70 his entire sat- isfactlon fin from 2o 10 10 days. 1t will cost him nothing. l oo not attempt to cure all diseases that at- alct the human fami- ly, but conane my study and practice , to the treatment of prl-
 at.aaaaS only.
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
NEW YORK SCENE
 OF BRIL- LANCE
(Contlnued From First Page.)

with the searchlight full on old glory 1t was gracefully dipped by way of salute and thanks.
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
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The age-herald., 1899-09-29
ro CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c. A
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
ONLY KIND WORDS
 FOR CUNNINGHAM
Disclosed Lack of Encourage ment on Part of His Friends
IS THE UNIVERSAL COMMENT I
It is Not Thought That His Declination Changes the Aspect of the Polit- ical Situation-Judge Rich
 ardson Spoken Of

The letter from Senator Cunningham to State Senator Nunnalee declining to be- come candidate for governor, which was printed in The Age-Herald of yesterday, at tracted comparatively little attention and caused little comment on the part of poli- ticians and public men generally.
 Public opinion had ceased largely to reckon on State Senator Cunningham as a candidate, as intimated in The Age-Herald several days ago. His friends entertained the impression that he would give out no public declaration at all but simply suffer the gossip about himself to cease of it's own lack of practical basis.
 It had been so consistently maintained that the senator was constantly on the very point of declaring his candidature and the senator was so persistently silent him. self that the public had partially ceased to consider the matter.
 The Letter Was Pathetic
 Comment upon the senator's letter was of the briefest nature, but in all cases kindly sympathetic. It was held in some quarters that the senator's written decision was pathetic in that 1t disclosed that he had not received the encouragement that he believed was due him.
 Senator Cunningham had not disclosed his views and the public was not aware of what was in his mind He didn't talk publicly and said nothing that would lead to the conclusion that he was at any time on the moment of declaring himself, though there was reason at one time for believing that he had about determined to enter the fOr ha n CTS who questioned him as to his inten- tions he invariably said:
 "I don't know. I have not made up my mind as to what I shall do."
 As might have been expected, men in the public eye declined to be quoted as to the senator's letter to his colleague of Dallas. Only kind words were spoken and they were simply in a general way. The sena- ter did not come to the city, and the ef- forts of reporters to see him were fruit less.
 Senator Cunningham's letter does not materially change the political situation" was the substance of most of the gossip.
 In passing references to the senator's po- Htical future, tentative questions as to whether he was likely to seek renomination to the state senate or ask to be sent to congress were unanswerable.
 There was no difference of opinion as to the sincere regret of a large number of friends throughout the state because of the senator's final declinat ton to enter the gub- ernatorial contest.
 The talk about the disappearance of one possible candidate for governor accentuated the gossip about the possible appearance of another. The impression is growing that Judge William H. Richardson of Madison will enter the contest, and it is not doubted that he would be strong candidate. Judge Richardson declared in Birmingham last week that he was not a candidate. He did not say he would not be one.
The age-herald., 1899-09-29
PERSONAL.
ATTENTION.

Hon. J. A. Westerlund of Fruithurst, is in the city.