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south. thereupon returned to his capital"
Tarlac. and apparently did not hear OF the
THREE columns advancing upon him from the
south IL his arriya at that place. Thereupon
he nel. and II Is supposed that he went north
east into the mountains on his way
10 Bayombong on one OF the head streams OF
the large Cagayan River. II he has gone there
the American troops are apparently close On
his heels. for troop OF cavalry is sal | to have
reached Banbang aud another 10 at Aritao
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-19
THE LUzoy t<MPAIeM
A Map Showing the Advance Of Our Forces
Aasinst Aguinaldo.

This map shows the Geld OF operations, In
north central Luzon. where our troops In
several columns are now pursuing Aguinaldo.
On the north coast at the mouth OF the Caga-
yam River Is the tobacco port OF Apart. where
q military and naval force is going from Manila
to prevent the escape Of Aguinaldo from the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-19

Country Property To Let or For Sale.
parting from weIi-bcnten paths. Bear this In
mind when placing your advertising. II your
properties are really desirable, among TEE
your makin known through the advertising
Ado.
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08

Through an improved method OF
oxidIzing linseed and other vegetable
oils, MIR. Charles Grist claims to have
produced very satisfactory substl
tute for rubber, which is now being
employed for variety of articles in
large English factory. Tow soaked
with the oil is placed in a centrifugal
machine, which throws out all Oil ex-
cept that clinging in minute globules
to the fiber. The punches Of tow are
then put on metallic grids in a cur
rent of warm air for twenty-four
hours, when the Oil becomes com
pletely oxidized, and the material is
then ground, mixed with coloring
matter, and rolled into sheets. The
product has many of the properties
rubber and gutta-percha. 1t is resi-
lent but less elastic then rubber, re-
sists chemical action and a heat of
24O degrees F., and can be used for
electric insulation, and for wheel
tires of high quality. Dissolved in
ethereal spirits, it serves fer giving
any farrlc a waterproof coating.
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08

The effects on the internal organs
of a Turkish bath have been studied
with the phonendoscope by Drs.
Blanchi and Regnault. In the hot
room, the lungs and heart dilate,
reaching their greatest size at about
It's degrees F., the liver and spleen
are variously affected, and the bowels
and empty stomach dilate, the full
stomach being contracted by expul-
sion of food. The cold plunge rapid
ly contracts all the organs, which, ex-
cept the stomach, return to their usu-
al volume in 10 to 80 minutes, The
baths are recommended not only
for the Exercise they give The organs
in health, but also as a means of esti-
mating the elasticity of the organs,
which are diminished by old age and
disease.
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08

The influence of the American mec-
hanic upon our times is due in no
small degree to his automatic
machinery. Among such devices late
ly introduced into England are
machines for equipping an immense
cycle factory at Leeds, and machine
for making metal hinges. In the lat
ter, coils of metal are fed through
rolls having cam motion, and then
gradually manipulated into the sep
arate wings of the hinge. Wire rod
from coil is fed in at the proper
time to supply the connecting bolt
for the hinge. The entire process is
automatic, and butt hinges ready Tor
use are turned out at the rate of forty
or fifty per minute.
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08

Why? Do you complain of Indiges-
ton, Constipation and Liver Ills,
when BEGGs' LIErLE GIANT PILLS are
within such easy reach. They are to-
day without a superior, do not grip
or grippe, and can be relied upon to
effect a speedy cure when all other
are without the least avail. Be sure
and ask for ''Beges''. Take no sub,
stitute.
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08

ing the il terest of the great coloniz-
ing nations, and the new school of
such diseases at Liverpool is to be
followed " similar institution in
Germany, While the United States is
not to be inthe rear in work of this
kind. Prof. Kock, the greatest Ger
authority, expresses tina belief that
the blackwateA fever, the most deadly
disease of WesA Africa, may be readi
ly prevented wh,n made better known
by such observations as the Liverpool
school is to collet.
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08

ton of the temperate zone is here
practically unknown, and it is
region of magnificent scenery, geo
logical marvels, varied climate, and
rich fauna and fora, Even its high,
est mountain is yet to be found,
although our list of those exceeding
25OOO feet is not small. In a recent
work, Major L. A. Waddell states
that the Thibetans know of a peak
north of Everest that is taller than
that giant, which has long been
named az the highest in the world
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08
SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY.

The New Rubber--Insolved Problems
--rIaci1ines that Almost Think-=
Action of Turkish Baths--The
Highest Mountain Yet Unknown
Ills There a Subterranean Tidal
Sea?--A Hark Earned Product
The War ON TrOpic rlicrobes--
Transplanted Hair.
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08

The otto of roses, the precious per
fume whose value at times has great
ly exceeded it's weight in gold, is OBJ
tanned from red roses, the chief
centers of culture being Bulgaria
and Romaaia. A single district in
this region is a great rose field of 100
miles by 40. The shrub natures in
three years, and is productive for
about five years longer. The harvest
is from the middle of May to the
middle Of July. An acre of plants is
expected to yield 100 pounds of roses
every morning for three weeks, and it
is estimated that from : of ton to
Il tons of flowers are necessary for
producing single pound of otto. A
Fronch calculation is that 100000
flowers are required for an ounce Of
oil. The roses are placed with water
in twentygalIon copper stills, and on
repeated distillation, the otto rises as
scum on the water, and is carefully
removed. Adulteration is now re-
ported to be no longer confined to
exporters, but have been taken up by
the peasant, who have learned that
other substances may be distilled
with the roses. making the pure oil
increasingly difficult to obtain,
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08

The remarkable theory that under
ground waters, like the ocean, are
affected by the moon is advanced by
P. Guichard, French chemist. He
is led to this conclusion by an invest
CATION of certain wells near the coast
the water of which rises and falls
with the tides yet has composition
disproving the explanation of a direct
connection between the wells and the
sea.
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08

Brand new blood is what conquered
Spain, and what you eau have to
conquer the world by using BEGG's
BLOOD PURIFIER AND BLOOD MAKER.
There is no substitute.
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup helE CONF
sumptives and cures incipien con-
sumption: it loosens the phlegl and
heals. It is without doubt til, best
cough medicine. Price % cents
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08

The hair is another non-vital part
of the body that mn dical science has
succeeded in tranblanting. The
achievement is creditd to DR.. Mena-
hem Hodara, furnish physician,
who sarlfied the bSre scalp and
implanted thereon hfrs that had
been trimmed at both eds with scis-
sors. In about four weeks good
proportion of the hairs had taken
root, a real new bulb haing formed
at the lower end of each, and were
growing vigorously.
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08

Reports from % British towns show
that London, the only one supplied
with river water, has almost the low
est death-rate from fewer ST per
million. The rate at Plymouth is 40,
while at Glasgow it is 1S4, and at Bel
fast it reaches 1867.
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08

The absolute zero, or tmpetature
of space, is estimated " NJ. D.
Berthelot, from study of tie expan-
sion of gases, to be little nAre than
273o G.. below zero.
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08
Specially Conducted Excursions
for Manitoba, ASSinibOia.

Alberta and Saskatchewan will leave ST.
Paul, Mimi, on the first and third Wed
nesdays in each month; and specially
low rates on all lines of railway are heinz
quotedafor the mammoth excursionsIeav-
ing ST Paul on April 5th
John Evans, Chokio, Local Agent.
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08

The opening of the Himalayas to
exploration and travel will doubtless
be one Of the white mans twentieth
century achievements. A large Sec
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08

The movement for studying tropi
cal diseases doubtless means much
for the health of the world. It is excit-
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08

When a hen gets on her perch at
night is she rooster?-L. 4. w.
Bulletin.
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08
Excursion Rates
10
w esTern Canada

A ND particulars how to secure 100 acres
of the best wheat-growine land on tI,e
Continent can be secured on ann1ica+io,,
to the Superintendent of Immiura+io,,
Ottawa, Canada, or to the undersigned.
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08

A singular fly, resembling large
horse-Ay, is reported to exist near
Redding, Cal. 1t is called the sui
phur fly, was unknown until copper
smelling began in the locality three
years ago, and seems to live and
breed in sulphur heaps, in the midst
dense sulphurous acid fumes from
the roasting ore.
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08

Almost everv suggestion ever made
as to the origin Of atmospheric cleo
tricity, and the part it plays in mete-
orology, has been repeatedly tested
only negative results, states Prof.
Cleveland, Able, and we must con-
clude that this problem is too detfi-
cult for immediate solution. 1t is
one OF many that following gener
alton will doubtless cope with sue
cessfully. Turning to the simpler
associated phenomena, we find the
best physicists not yet wholly clear
as to the method OF formation Of
and auroral discharges, the
.phosphorescent glow Of the clouds,
ball-lightning, and other everyday
phenomena, and full explanation of
these must await the invention Of ap-
Dropriate methods CT Investigation.
Morris tribune., 1899-04-08
The Yrihmme.
DIRECTORY.

JUDICGA OFFICER.
LoN ct. BROWN .......... District Judge
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
Fired On by British Cruiser

London, November 16.-According to a
dispatch from Durham, a British cruiser
has again fired on another vessel entering
Delagoa Bay which refused Ito reply to sig
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AMERICAN TROOPS ARE IN CLOSE
PURSUIT OF |NSURGENT CH|EFTA|N

missary and medical supplies Sonora
Aguinaldo probably escaped over the di-
vide, but THE secretary of war is thought
ito be within the lines.
Prisoners Rescued
Thomas w. Hays, civilian, and Calvin
8. Davis of the Sixteenth infantry, who
Were held prisoners by THE insurgents, have
been rescued.
Colonel Wessles captured at Tayug sew
eral hundred Thousand pounds of rice, $500
pounds of salt, 1,500 pounds of flour marked
Dayton, Ohio" $500 pounds of sugar, 1900
new uniforms and hundreds OF thousands
of Mauser shells.
The names of Lieutenant Gilmore and
several of his men were found written on
the walls of the convent of San Quintin.
The garrisons of all the towns surprised
re sisted feebly. General Wheaton has not
yet appeared.
al IogaH's Burial
The remains of Major John A. Logan who
was killed IN action at San Jaclnto Satur-
cay were buried in Paco cemetery this
morning. Many persons followed the body
TO the grave. Chaplain Pierce oficiated
and the Twentieth infantry furnished the
escort, whien commanded by Major
Eodmaa. The pal-bearers We're the caps
tains of the Twentieth infantry.
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Manila. November 1850 p. m.-Reports
have been received here from General
Young. dated Humingam, yesterday. Hum
dngam is about thirty miles east of San
Fabian. General Young is supposed ITO have
advanced considerably further toward San
F,abdan.
A correspondent of the Associated Press
telegraphs an account of the rapid pace
with which General Young covered the road
with llds cavalry.
Rebels Demoralized
The McCabe scouts completely surprised
and demoralized the insurgents around the
low country. A messenger and reinforce
ments who were captured say no town from
San Jose to san Nicolas expected the ar
rival of the Americans until a day or two
after they actually arrived.
Aguinaldo and his government are said to
bo making desperate efforts to escape to
Bayombong. All the Information here is
that he is still in the locality.
Lieutenant johnson, Company N, Third
cavalry, captured at San Nicolas twelve
barrels containing the wardrobe of Agui-
naldo's wife, some personal effects the rec
ords of the secretary of war and much COM
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17

@HE news, as told in yester-
days Age-Herald exclusive
S ly, of the private sale of
the valuable coal lands of the
Alabama State University for
$12.50 an acre in face of the fact
that something like GAO acres of
these lands are now under rental
on a tonnage royalty basis and
bringing more than five thousand
dollars year income to the Uni
versity, has, created some indig-
nation and brought forth several
pointed interviews from officials
of the University and others.
Mr.. Fits, the treasurer of the
University, points out that the
income from the gross sales of
A, 480 acres, invested as required
by law, will bring only about one
half of the annual income now
received from the rental of GAO
acres. He points out that this
sale will be an expensive loss to
the University.
DR.. Eugene A. Smith, state geol-
ogist, points out the value of the
lands and says they should not
have been sold at such a price.
Governor Johnston, when called
upon at Montgomery by The Age
Herald's correspondent, refused
to say anything for the present.
Mr.. ]. c. Maben, a director
of the Sloss-Sheffield company,
speaking to The Age-Herald's
New York correspondent yester-
day, said if any effort to abrogate
the sale was made they would
hght III.
The Age-Herald yesterday sent
wires to all parties at interest.
The various versions of the mat
ter from the parties concerned are
given below as wired last night.
The Age-Herald will, day by day,
give all statements of all parties
concerned in the transaction, that
the interested public may know
the full particulars of this sale of
State University lands.
1t is the public's property and
the public is entitled to full de-
tails.
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generally expressed opinion of all have
heard discuss the matter. 1t is stated that
the special meeting held in September when
this sale was agreed upon lasted far into
the night, that the Trustees present were at
first almost unanimous in their opposition
to the sale and that 1t was only after a
long drawn out session that their consent
was finally obtained. I have been denied
access to the record of that meeting, and
those who were present refuse to reveal
anything that transpired on that occasion.
It is claimed, and my informant says he
stands ready to prove 1t, that the meeting
was called for the purpose of filling va
cancy that existed in the chair of pedagogy
and that the call for the meeting made no
reference whatever to any other business
to come before the board at the said meet
ing. 1t Is claimed that the board has au-
thority to consider any business matter at
a regular meeting without previous notice
having been given, but that to take up a
matter at a special or called meeting, the
jects to be considered. Failure to give
such notice, it is claimed. nullifies what
ever action may be taken. The tract of
land sold to the Sheffield company
lies in Walker county, near the America
mine.
Treasurer Fits Statement
]. H. Fits, treasurer of the university,
was asked why he had consented to the
sale of the university coal lands at $3.50
per acre, when they are said to be worth
more. Replying, he said:
ST had nothing to do with the sale. am
not member of the board, and knew moth
ing of the sale until few days ago."
Continuing, Mr.. Fits said: "Some time
last spring Mr.. DeBardeleben wanted to
lease on royalty 3,400 acres of these lands,
which have recently been sold, the mini
mum royalty, to begin with, being $3.50 per
month. Governor Johnston opposed maxi
ing this lease. Fearing that the board
might abandon the policy of leasing the
land and sell some of our best lands, the
president of the university incorporated In
his annual report statement showing the
great advantage of leasing. Included in
that report was statement from me as to
what had been received from GAO acres
leased by former Land Commissioner A. G.
Hargrove, showing one years royalties
amounting to more than $500. and that we
had already received from this lease some
$4,000, which Is probably twice what tho
land could be sold for, and that the GOAL on
said lands would not be exhausted in the
next fifteen years at the rate at which 1T Is
now being mined.
"Nothing was said at the June meeting
of the board, so far as know, OF any ef-
forts to sell the lands. The board deter
mined to have called meeting to I'LL the
chair of pedagogy. This called meeting was
held on September %. while was in New
York. have seen two of the trustees who
were not present at the meeting, who stated
that they had no notice that any land sale
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
Called on Secretary Hay

Washington, November 16.-The British
and Italian ambassador and the Chinese
minister called on Secretary Hay today, but
as it was the regular diplomatic day no
special significance was attached to the
calls. Baron Fava, the italian ambassador,
continues to exert his influence toward the
settlement of the Louisiana lynchings and
the Chinese minister Is watchful of the de-
velopments in the American inquiries as to
the course of their foreign powers In keep
ing open the ports controlled by them.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
AT ESTCOURT
Boer Patrol Wanted DR.. Briscoe to Make
Written Request

Estcourt, Natal, Wednesday November
15.-(9:3o p. m.)-At o'clock the Red Cross
train returned. DR.. Bristoe reported that
on meeting the Boer patrol he was halted
and asked what he wanted. He replied that
he had come with the train to remove the
killed and wounded. The Beers asked him
to make his request in writing and DR..
Bristoe complied.
After waiting for two hours another
Boer came and informed DIR. Bristoe that as
General Joubert was very far away no
answer to the request could be furnished
until tomorrow morning. The Beers said
that If DR.. Bristoe would return with
white flag he could count upon a reply from
General Joubert. DR.. Brstoe inquired
whether there was many wounded. The
Boer replied that he had heard there were
about seven. He declind to give any infors
nation regarding Lieutenant Winston
Churchill
1t has rained all day and is still raining.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
TREASURER Fits
STATES THE CASE
BY w. j. BOLEs.

Tuscaloosa, November 16.-(Special.)-Th
article in today's Age-Herald regarding the
sale to the Sloss-Sheffield Iron and Steel
company of 4,4SO acres of university lands
at s12.5O per acre has put everybody in Tus-
caloosa to talking except few who are Of
fiicially connected with the university or
the board of trustees.
That the lands have been parted with at
a price far below their real value is the
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
Postmasters at Washington

Washington, November 16-The discuss
sion at today's session. of the postmasters'
convention was confined mostly to techni-
cal questions touching the internal work.
ings of the postal service. Postmaster
Smythe, of Atlanta, offered resolution
grading the various postal employees in the
classified service so far as their appoint-
ment was concerned. The resolution was
adopted, but afterwards was revoked and
referred to a committee,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17

would be made at this said meeting. There
We're present at the meeting w. J. Sanford,
of Opelika J. H. Caldwell, of Jacksonville;
Hubert Davis, of Gadsden; M. L. Stansel,
of Carrollton; William Richardson, of
Huntsville, and Governor Johnston, who is
an ex-officio member. Five constitute
quorum, not counting the governor Being
in the north at the time, I heard nor knew
nothing of what was done at this meeting
until November 8, when I went out to read
the proceedings of the called meeting to see
what appropriations had been made. To
my great surprise found. that resolution
had been passed by which the board sold
4,4S0 acres of the land at $3.50 per acre to
the S1oss-Sheffeld company, or Sol Haas,
trustee.
The Governor to Make Deed
The resolution described the lands by
townships and ranges, authorized the gov
structed the executive committee to invest
the proceeds in accordance with the law,
which was in national or state securities
Upon inquiry I learned that the 3,4Oo acres
to Mr.. DeBardeleben were included in this
tract and learned from DR.. Eugene Smith,
state geologist, that the lands sold were not
only the very best mineral lands ueld by
the university but that they were the very
best in Alabama, embracing as they do a
portion of the Pratt coal seam, and, that at
cents royalty, the coal on much of this
land would be worth $3.50 per acre. AS
know that a lease on 3,4OO acres of this land
at minimum royalty of $3.50 per month,
which would yield 5000 per annum, had
been opposed by Governor Johnston, could
not understand why 4,4S0 acres Qncluding
$4,000 and the funds invested in per cent.
securities, which would yield only s2,24O per
annum. And as I believed and was con-
vinced by DR.. Smiths representations that
the lands were worth more than $3.50 per
acre, which was less than the average price
of all the university lands of this last grant
heretofore sold, I determined to do what
ever could to prevent contamination of
the sale.
Tried to Delay Sale
called on w. c. Fits, land commissioner
of the university, and found out that the
deed had been prepared and sent off week
before. got DR.. John Little, resident
trustee, to consent to write. with Captain
James E. Webb, chairman of the executive
committee, in any action that he might
think proper, to delay the sale until it
could be passed upon by full board. I
then went to Birmingham to see Captain
Webb and communicated all the informa-
tion had and urged him to do what he
could to delay the sale. He said he would
not take any joint action with DR.. Little;
that If he did anything he would call the
executive committee together to consider
the matter. On my return home I found
Colonel M. L. stansel on the train and
knowing that he had always advocated
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
Sds Gents Ton ROYALTY tB Goal on M 6 Land Sold Would be Worth $3.50
an HCr6R Lease 94OO flores Minimum Royalty $3.50 Month Had Bn
Opposed Gov Johnston Consequently B GMd Not Understand This S6
WhGh Gan Onu Yield the University the Sum Of $224O Per AnM
TREASURER D. H. Fits SAyS THE GOAL
ON MUCH OF LIND IS WORTH $3.50 RN A6RE

Upon inquiry learned that the 34oo which
previously refused be leased Mr. DeBardeeben
cluded in this and learned from Mr. Eugene Smith,
geoogs that the lands sold only the very
best mineral lands held by the University but that they
the best III Alabama embracing they do por
ton the Pratt coal and that royalty
the coal much of this land would be worth per
AS know that lease 3,4oo of this land min
mum royalty of $3.50 per month"; which would yield $1,000
per annum had been opposed by Governor Johnston,
4oo acres) should be sold for $4,000 and the funds in
vested in per securities which would yield only $224o
per annum'
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
THE WEATHER.

FAIR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, BE-
ING COOLER IN NORTHERN PORTION
ON SATURDAY; FRESH soUTHERLY
WINDS.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
RUSSIAN WARSHIP
English Cruiser Following the Cars
Floating Fighter

london, November 17-According to the
a small Russian warsh1p passed Alden yes
terday (Thursday) bound for the Persian
gulf, and the British third-class cruiser Pos
mone has been ordered to proceed thither