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The age-herald., 1899-12-09
BRITISH FORCES
 STILL IN DANGER The Railroad Bridge is at Last
 Restored.
METHUEN IS SURROUNDED
The Fighting at Modder River Has Re. .sumed-In the First Engagement English Losses Were Four
 teen Men Wounded

London, December 9.-4:50 a. m.-Lord Methuens restoration of the railroad. while relieving a load of anxiety here, accentu- ates the dangers still threatening his force. Il is gathered from the brief official dis patch that Commandant Prince Loo's con- tingent was taken between forces acting from Belmont and soutnward from Modder river. It is quite possible, however, that endorsements were sent to Belmont merely as a precautionary measure.
 There is little other news of importance. Reports ntinue to come from Ladys m&th that dissension exists among the Boers, and especially that the Orange Free State troops are discontented. There are also all Kinds of rumors of movements of com- mandos from place to place, but the fact is that little is known here regarding the actual position of the Roer forces. More over the rumorS of a collapse of Boer spirit lave been heard so often and proved er- roneous that no faith is placed in its re- appearance.
 Some interesting light is thrown on the position of affairs along the western frontier by a dispatch issued by Boer agency last evening in Berlin. The dis PatCH sSdyS.
 Commandant Pins1oos force is near sJacobsdsl between Modder river and Riet river General Cronje is still on the north bank of Modder river, his rear being pro- tected by fortified positions at Spytzfon- tein.
 The hills between Modder river and Syptz- fontein and those between Jaeobsdal and Riet river are occupied by Boers. Com mandant De Lareys force is stationed be- tween 4Gras-Pan and Honey Nest Kloof.
 If this Berlin dispatch be correct, and it is especially significant when judged in connection with General Forester W alker's advices to the war office, there must be some 15,O00 Boers around Lord Methuen who is believed to have Il 900 men. Kimber- ley, however, possessing an armored train can materially assist Methuen in harassing the Boers from the rear.
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
FREE TO MILLIONS.
A Valuable Little Book Sent Feee for the Asking

Medical books are not always interesting reading. especially to people enjoying good health, but as a matter of fact scarcely one person in ten is perfectly healthy, and even with such sooner or later sickness must come.
 It is also a well-established truth that nine e1tenths of all diseases originate with d breaking down of the digestion; a weak stomach weakens and impoverishes the system, making it easy for disease to gain a fOothold.
 Nobody need fear consumption, kidney disease, liver trouble or weak heart and nervous system as long as the digestion is good and the stomach able to assimilate plenty of wholesome food.
 Stomach weakness shows itself in a score of ways, and this little book describes the symptoms and causes, and points the Way to cure so simple that anyone can under stand and apply.
 Thousands have some form of stomach trouble and do not know ii. They ascribe the heada ache. the languor, nervousness, in- somnia, palpitation, constipation and siml- lar symptoms to some other cause than the true one. Get your digestion on the rignt track, and the heart trouble, lung trouble, liver disease or nervous debility will rapid- Iy disappear.
 This little book treats entirely on the cause and removal of indigestion and its accompa nying annoyanees A-
 It describes the symptoms Of acld dysp p sia nervous dyspepsia, slow dyspepsia, amylaceous dyspepsia, catarrh of the stom- ach and all af1fctions of the digestive or- gans in plain language, easily understood and the cause removed.
 It gives valuable suggestions as to diet, and contains a table giving length of time required to digest various ar ticies or food something every person with weak diges-
 No price is asked, but simply send your name and address plainly writte:i on postal card to F. A. Stuart Co.,, Marshall, Mich, requesting a little book on Stomach Dis eases, and it will be sent promptly by re-. turn mail.
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
SERIOUS CHARGES
 IN RESOLUTION Congressman Lentz ReciteS a Horrible Story of the U. s. TROOPS IN IDAHO He Says They Arrested Many Harmless Citizens and Treated Them Shame iully-Dying Prisoners Denied
 Spiritual Consolation
 
U. S. TROOPS IN IDAHO

Washington, December S.-Representative Lentz, of Ohio, today introduced a joint resolution reciting the charges growing out of the presence of United States troops un- der BrigadierGeenralM Merriam at the cen- ters of mining trouble in Idaho. and asking for an investigation by special committee of nine members, to be appointed by the speaker. The resolution says that 1t is a matter of general information that United States troops were sent to Idaho in defiance of and contrary to the federal constitution at the individual request of the governor when no riot or insurrection existed and without consulting the legislature the local sheriff. It is asserted that General Merriam declared martial law and "arbi- trarily and without warrant of law arrested hundreds of citizens and held them under most brutal and tyrannical conditions
 The arrests, it is charged, included many members of the miners union and the local sheriff. It Is asserted that many men were made prisoners in "bull pen." place un- fit for human habitation.''
 Allegation is made that one prisoner be- came insane from the Treatment, and escap- ing was shot as he jumped into the river. In another case it is charged, dying pris- oner was denied spiritual consolation. Specific acts of cruelty are given, including compulsory standing erect for seven hours each day in the hot sun under penalty of death if attempt was made to move or sit down. It is allegel also that a captain un- der General Merriam "amused himself by calling prisoners cowardly CUTS while these punishments were being infiicted' The resolution also recites that the wives and families of miners were insulted by soldiers, and 1t is alleged that responsibility for the various actions cited rests with the mining companies of the localities.
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
ARE YOU THIN :?
Do You Want to Become FIeashy?
Flesh and Not Fstis What is Needed.
A FEW SIMPLE RULES.

What thin people want Is flesh, and not fat. To be symmetrical and properly pro- tain amount. of flesh. To be plump does not necessarily mean to be fat. Fat Is un- desirable; it clogs and retards the action of every muscle, interferes with the healthy action of the heart and lungs, and when ex- cessive predisposes to fatty degeneration of vital organs. to say nothing of the dis comfort more or less, resulting from ex- cessive adipose tissue.
 Common sense would suggest that if one wishes to become fieshy and plump, the thing most needed would be flesh-forming foods; in other words, albuminous foods, like eggs, beef, oatmeal, etc. The kinds of food that make flesh are the foods that fare.
 Now, the only reason so many people re- main thin is because their stomachs do not properly and completely digest and assiml- late the eSh-forming beefsteak and eggs we eat every day.
 There are thousands of such people, and they are really dyspeptic, although they may not suffer any particular pain or tn- convenience from their stomachs. If such persons would take, with their meals, some preparation like Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets. the food would be quickly digested, and the proper degree of plumpness very soon secured, because these tablets are prepared every variety of flesh forming food, which is the sole reason why they so quickly build up and strengthen thin, dyspeptic men and women.
 Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets cure dyspep-, sia and every form of indigestion on this common-sense plan, that they digest the nerve and organ of the body, while at the same time the stomach has chance to rest and recover its natural vigor. Moth ing further is required to cure any stomach trouble or to make thin, dyspeptic people strong, plump and well.
 This excellent preparation is -manufac- and sold by druggists everywhere at 50 cents per package.
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
NO FAITH CURE
About Studrt'S Dyspepsia Tablets
They Cure Stomach Troubles and Indl06StiOn, Anyway, Whether You Have Faith
 in Them or Not. @

All physicians agree that the element of disease.
 Firm belief and confidence in a family physician, or the same confidence and faith m patent medicine have produced remarka- ble cures in all ages. This is especially true in nervous trou- bles and field offers so prolific a har- vest for the quack and charlatan as the diseases arising from a weak or rundown nervous system.
 Nevertheless, the most common of all dis eases, indigestion, and stomach troubles which in turn cause nervous diseases, heart troubles, consumption and loss of flesh, re- quire something besides faith to cure. Mere faith will not digest your food for you, will not give you an appetite, will not increase your flesh and strengthen your nerves and heart, but Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will do these things, because they are composed of the elements of digestion; {; they contain the juices, acids and peptones necessary to the digestion and assimilation of all wholesome food.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will digest food if placed in a jar or bottle in water much more effectively when taken into the stomach after meals, whether you have faith that they will or not.
 They invigorate the stomach, make pure blood and strong nerves in the only way that nature can do 1t, and that is from plenty of wholes tome food, well digested. It Is not what we eat, but what we digest, that does good.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by druggists at 50 cents for full-sized pack ages.
 Little book on the cause and cure of stomach troubles mailed free by addressing r. A. Stuart Co.,, Marshall, Mich.
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
ONLY ONE WAY
TO PURIFY THE BLOOD, INCREASE FLESH AND STRENGTH AND TO
 CURE INDIGESTION.
SECRET PATENT MEDICINES WILL NOT DO IT
There is a Simpler and Better Way.


 There is only one way to purify the blood, only one way to increase flesh, and that Is through the stomach and digestive organs Why? Because the stomach and digestive organs make blood and flesh, bones, nerves and sinew. Did you ever see a person blessed with healthy, vigorous stomach dy, sallow complexion, or who had weak nerves, sleepess nights and the thousand and one pains and aches arising from poor digestion? No, because perfect digestion converts the food eaten into pure blood, strong nerves and muscles and all the flesh person needs to have for health, symme- try and beauty.
 Every person knows whether or not his or her digestion is what it should be, but every person does not know what is the safest and best way to secure and preserve a healthy condition of the digestive organs It is not done by the use of any wonderful secret patent medicine, but by the use or taken at meals-will digest the food any way, regardless of the weak condition of the stomach.
 Dr. Brooks recommends a combination of vegetable essences, fruit salts, pure aseptic, pepsin and Golden Seal, prepared in con- venient tablet form, and sold by druggists ts everywhere under the name Of Stuart $ Dyspepsia Tablets.
 These pleasant-tasting tablets are to be and, mingling in the food in the stomach, digest it perfectly. There is nothing won derful about this; Any physician or chem iSt knows that StuartS Dyspepsia Tablets will do this because repeatedly tested and proved, and thousands of cured dyspeptics have found it to be true also
 Dr. Harlanson states that these tablets increase flesh because they digest flesh forming foods, like eggs, meat and ordinary every day food; for the same reason they purify the blood and strengthen weak nerves. In no other way can it be done, because f1esh blood and nerves are obtain ed from the food we eat.
 Or Jennison ontce stated that he believed a 50-cent package of Stuart's Dyspepsia fifty dollars worth of ordinary doctors fees.
 These tablets may be found at any drug store
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
The Great Harlow Minstrels

In speaking of Barlow's Minstrel which is booked at the Auditorium for Monday night next the Cincinnati Times-Star of a recent date says:
 "There was gathering of minstrel lovers that packed Heucks opera house to the doors last night that assembled to pay court to the great Barlow Minstres. as they ap- peared on their annual engagement The performance consisted entirely of modern minstrel attractions. The people went to witness the fin de siecle minstrels of the season. and found them leaders by several lengths, for everything went fast enough to keen the most lively on the oui vive. The performance abounds in new features, which kept the audience in continual state of hflarity. the hit of the evening being made. by ''the next president of minstrelsy" Harry Ward. The vocal members are gems of the first water. The company is far perior to the usual standard attraction.
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
will Pardon Reese

Leavenworth, Kan, December 8-A let ter received in this city from Washington quotes United States Senator Baker, of Kansas, as saying he thinks President Me- Kinley will soon pardon John P Reese, the leader of the labor unions under sentence at Fort Scott for contempt of court. 9t
 w. l.. A. Johnson, state labor commits sioner of Kansas, has returned from Pitts- burg, Kan, where he went to head of, if possible, big strike among the coal miners there and expresses the opinion that the men will not now go cut. The miners threatened to quit work next Monday If by that time the federal court should not have released the imprisoned man.
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
Mabel Paige

On Monday night next Mabel Paige, that winsome little actress, supported by Mar shall Musical Comedy company will begin a weeks engagement except Thursday at OBrien's opera house In round of musical and operatic comedies. 'The Little Cadet" will be the opening bill. Among the plays which will be presented during the week are: "The Little Cadet,'' "The Wicklow Lass" "A Bachelors Dilemma" 'rhe Girl From Ireland" etc. Among the supporting company are such well known artists as Charles Frey, Ed Van Vechten, Sam c. Miller. E. O. Brown, Stuart Hamell, Jo- seph H. Kearsley, Darwin Rogers, Harry E. Marshall, Amy and Dora Paige, Rose Ber- nard, Marie Harcourt, Alice Lovelace, Edna Macbeth, and others The musical numbers , are under the direction of Raymond Bedell. All the specialties introduced are clean, crisp and up to the very latest. The press of other cities speak in high praise of this attraction. Popular prices will prevail dur ing the engagement. Ladies usual free ad- mission Monday night.
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
COY. BRADLEY IN =,
 ANOTHER FIGHT
Sharp Controversy Between Him
 and Judge Tarvin.
THE EVANSVILLE LYNCHlNG
Principals Talk of Fighting, and Judge Tarvin Chooses Cannon as Weap- ons, Stationed Respectively at
 Frankfort and Covington

Frankfort, Ky, December Ex-Governor Bradley tonight gave out his first public utterance on the burning of the negro, Coleman, at Maysville. This came in reply to an interview by Judge James P. Tarvin, of Covington, crticizing the state authori- ties and holding them responsible for the action of the Maysville mob. The governor this evening wired Judge Tarvin, asking him if he had been correctly reported, and received the following reply:
 ''The penalty given Coleman may be con- sidered just, but the failure of the state authorities to protect him after he was in custody is wrong, and any citizen has a right to criticize 1t. The fact that he was a negro, hardly above brute, is only the more reason for protecting him. If your telegram means fight, have the choice of weapons and choose cannon, you to stay at Frankfort and I at Covington- Please don't send the militia"
 The governor, commenting on it, said: "This dispatch is characteristic of the man. If the penalty given Coleman by the people was just, why should Tarvin object? As to his proposition to remain in Covington and fight me in Frankfort, persons who know him will be astonished to learn he is will ing to fight even at that distance"
 The governor closes his statement by saying:
 "As governor l have done everything In my power to protect human life and en- force the law If I had known, as Judge Tarvin knew, that this man was about to be taken to his death at the hands of mob, I woud not have kept a criminal si- lence as he did, but would have protected him. Ever since Judge Tarvn was seized with the insane thought that he was vice presidential timber his friends have kept constant watch on him. This last effusion is additional evidence of his irresponsible ity."
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
Mathews and Bulger

The theatrical going public will expect very much of farceurs Mathews and Bulger when they come to O'Briens opera house on next Thursday with their latest version of the big vaudeville operatta, "By the Sad Sea Waves" as they have educated their admirers to a very high standard in the way of laughable stage offerings. Their newest endeavor is described as a vaude- vile operatta put together with "rag time" accomplishments, and no matter what this may be, that it will be the very limit in novelty no one will question who knows the resources of this fun-making firm and their inventive genius.
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
HEART DISEASE. SOME FACTS REGARDING THE RAPID IN- CREASE OF HEART TROUBLES.
Do Not Be Alarmed, But Look for the Cause.

Heart troubles, at least among Ameri- cans, are certainly increasing, and while this my be largely due to the excitement and worry of American business life, it is more often the result of weak stomachs- of poor digestion.
 Real organic heart disease Is incurabie but not one case in a hundred of heart trou- ble is organic.
 The close relation between heart trouble and poor digestion is because both organs are controlled by branches of the same great nerves, the Sympathetic and Pneu- moga stric.
 In another way also the heart is affected by that form of poor digestion which causes food; there is a feeling of oppression and heavness in the chest, caused by pressure of the distended stomach on the heart and lungs interfering with their action; hence arise palpitation and short breath.
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
The Modder River Battle

London, December s.-Accordng to special dispatches from Lorenzo Marques the Mod der river battle is described by Boer cor respondent with General Cronje as one of the fercest the Boers ever experienced. He goes on to say:
 General Cronje's wing sustained almost all of the fearful attack on the British right throughout the day The Transvaal- CTS tenaciously held their positions until ' O clock in the evening" when the Free State bnrphers were forced to retire by the heavy Rrjtish shell fire General Cronje then re- hired under cover of darkness after facing the concentrated fire of all the British bat teries. The Boer artillery was silenced early in the battle.
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
~THE PLAY0

The third presentation of Terra Sortis, the pretty little opera by Miss Daisy Row ley of this city took place last night at the Auditorium and was witnessed by a large and thoroughly pleased audience. The in- dlvidual work of the cast vas good, and While the chorus was not as strong at the first and second presentations, the per- formance as a whole was excellent.
 The leading parts were well taken and admirably sung. MT. Washburn, as the burgermeister and MT. Thatcher as his son fully sustained their regulations as vocal artists, acting their parts we'll
 Mrs. Marie Kern-Muller as the burger meister's wife; Mrs. Agnes Postell-Everest as Edybhe; Miss Bessie Davis in the dual role of Grteehen and Chlorinda, and Miss Marcella Rothchild as Marie, a French hallet girl, were splendid. MT. Smith, MT. Clarke Mr. Walsh, MT. Hood and MT. Cowan in their respective parts were all good.
 The several specialties added much to. the performance, especially the cake walk ing by Miss Rothehild and MT. walsh, which elicited great applause.
 The opera will be repeated at matinee this afternoon and will no doubt be wit messed by another large audience.
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
Report from Methuen

London, December S-The following ad- yices have been received from General Methuen's forces at Modder river, under date of Tuesday, December 5: The Boers are seen daily passing between Spytzton- tein and Jacobsdal laagers. They frequent- I- fire on patrols. Mounted infantry re- ceiyed severe fire while patroling six miles toward the north from hill There was nc casualty. An hours cannon firing has been heard at Kimberley
The age-herald., 1899-12-09

Poor digestion also poisons the blood, ma l1es 1t thin and watery, whi-A irritates and weakens the heart.
 The most sensible treatment for heart trouble is to improve the digestion and to insure the prompt Gssimila tion of food.
 This can best be done by the regular use after meals of some safe, pleasant and ef- fective digestive preparation like Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets, which may be found at most drug stores, and which contain valua- bles harmless digestive elements iii pleas ant, convenient form.
 It is safe to say that the regular, per sistent use of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tabists at meal time will cure any form of stomach trouble except cancer of the stomach.
 Full-siZed packages of the Tablets sold by druggists at 50 cents.
 Little book on stomach trouble mailed Mich
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
offer S126,OOO for Franchise

Knoxville, Tenn, December S.-Directors of the proposed Black Diamond railroad dn session here today made an offer to &C., cept s126,OOO for franchise claims. This proposition, 1t is now believed, will be ac- cepted. Major W. Kirby made an offer last week approximatins this amount in behalf of English capitalists, who are to build the road. It is now believed the conditions are favorable for the construction of the road to Jellico Tenn, to Port Royal. &. c.
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
More Mules for Savannah

Kansas City, Mo, December S.-A local committee today announced the closing of a contract for the delivery of 1000 pack mules to agents of the British government for shipment to Capetown. Twelve hun dred Missouri mules sold by the same firm have already been shipped to South Africa from New Orleans.
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
Affairs in Venezuela

Caracas, Venezuela, December (via Haytien oable). e).-Troops have left here for Maricabo, which had been declared block aded to trade. They. it is said. will sur render at once. The situation from the governments standpoint, it is announced, Is improving daily.
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
advanc,ng on Colenso

Pretoria, Thursday, December 7.-The following dispatch, dated today, has been received from the head laager near Lady, smith: ''The British are advancing on Colenso and last night passed without an attack There was a desultory cannonade this morning, the naval guns in Ladysmi tn replying vigorously to our tire.'
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
Found Dead in Q Hotel

New York, December S.-Policeman Charles L. Hensle and young woman, said to be Mamie Jackson, 25 years old, were found dead today in room of a Houston street hotel. They had been killed by the gas, the two jets in the room being found turned on. All windows were closed tight ly and the transom over the door was shut Whether it was an accident or suicide is not known.
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
Received With Indifference

Auckland, N. E., December S-Advices re- ceiyed here from Apia, Jamonia, dated Mo- vember 2S, say that news of the German annexation of the islands as a result of the Samoan agreement was received by the natives with apparent indifference.
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
British Loss since November s

Iadysmith, Thursday. December (via Weenan).-The total British casualties here since November are five officers and twenty-six men killed, fifteen officers and 130 men wounded, with three missing. The Boer force is still around us in large num- bers, but all within the town are well and cheerful
The age-herald., 1899-12-09
Increase in WaEea

Springfield, Mass, December S.-Ap- nouncement was made of ten per cent. increase in wages dn the maTfs of the Bos- ton Duck company. to take effect Decem- Der 18