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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03
How the Beers Went to War

From the London Leader.
The British public has for the last few
weeks been watching or reading about the
departure of troops for South Africa, and
this morning we chronicle "record en-
barkation." Side by side with this stirring
news it may be interesting to place de-
scription of the way in which the Beers set
out for the front. The description Is con-
tanned in a letter dated from johannesburg,
October 1, which Mr. Stead prints in War
Against War. The writer is telling of the
departure of the 'burghers by train for
Volksrust:
1T was a very interesting sight at the
station, and l have admired the African
wives and girls for their admirable att-
tude. No weeping or crying-noth1ng OF
that. DO your duty then kiss, shake
of the hand, and the train went off with
Husbands, brothers, fathers possibly not to
return again. Touching scenes took pace
There was old Ferreira, with his five sons,
for instance, ne himself a Boer of the old
'trekkers' type, and his sons, all SIX teet
odd. An old Boer finds his son of 10 years
or thereaboutS has stolen away and has
asked for a rifle from the 'veldkornet' to
join the troops. The old man in the end
approves his sons DESIRE Behave as a
man is his word of leave. Old and young,
rich and poor, without demurring, without
discoura cement, all have flocked together
at the first summons, leaving all behind,
because the country Is in want of them.
No glttering of epaulets or buttons, no
music, no bombast or Boosting; only calm
ness and seriousness in those resolute,
tawny heads
The keenness of the Beers to take the
field is equal to the keenness of our own
brave fellows. In one district where 400 were
called up $40 men presented themselves; in
another district 500 appeared instead of 150
"All from the highest to the lowest rank
are ready and full of enthusiasm and re-
lance in the Lord" The cynic may smile
But we do not envy the man who can read
of such leave-takings without thrill. And
this is the ''rusticorum mascula probes that
we have to fight in order, at the bidding of
the Rhodesian crew, ito break the domin-
ion of Afrikanderdom."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03
Mountain and Seashore

As the heated term approaches one be-
gins to look over the advantages of the
various resorts and make arrangements
for the summer outing. In this connection
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway, which
connects with the Louisville and Nash
Vile and Queen and Crescent railways, Of
fers to those contemplating a summer
vacation a greater variety of resorts than
any other line. Both the mountain and
sea shore resorts of the Virginas and the
New England coast are reached by the
famous F. F. V. limited OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway. The trains of this COM
pany vestibuled throughout, lighted by
electricity, with derivation and dining
cars, are unsurpassed in modern equip
ment For full information of resorts,
rates, ETC., apply Louisville and Nashville
office, Morris avenue, or Queen and Cres-
cent ticket office, or address C. B. Ryan,
A, G. P. A., Cincinnati, Q.
5-7-sun-wed-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03

MUSICAL
-NOTES

Mr.. Guekenberger had a good rehearsal
of the Messiah" chorus last Wednesday
night, and there will be another rehearsal
next Wednesday at 8 p. m. 1t was the d.
rector's intention to have all subsequent
rehearsals on Tuesday nights, but for I'M
foreseen reasons he had to call the one for
this week on Wednesday instead of Tues
day
Heretofore the Messiah" music has been
sung without orchestral accompaniment,
but at the grand festival concert, December
rs, the Birmingham festival orchestra will
support the chorus and play five numbers
besides w. c. Ernst, tenor, and OSCAR j.
Ehrgott, baritone, both of Cincinnati, have
been engaged for solo numbers.
Instead of thirteen chorus numbers Mr..
Guckenberger has decided to. give only
seven this year-the gem choruses. They
will be as follows: "And the Glory of the
Son." "For Unto Us a Child Is Born" 80,
Thou that Tellest," behold, the Lamb of
God" Lift Up Your Heads Worthy Is
the Lamb" and the "Halleluiah."
The orchestral numbers will include
Haydn's Surprise Symphony" Westhaut's
"Ronde D'Armour," and the "Lenore''
march by Raft.
dans, and as 1t is rehearsing regularly for
this grand Christmastide festival excellent
results may be expected. Mr.. Guckenberger
expresses himself as highly pleased with
the festival orchestra.
The Treble Clef club will give its first
concert of this season next Thursday night
at the Conservatory. 1t may we'll be doubt
ed If there is finer female chorus in the
United States than the Treble Clef of Bir-
mingham. And as excellent as the con-
certs were which this club gave last sea-
son, the ladies promise to surpass them
selves Thursday. 1.-THE Lady of Shallot'
will be the principal work rendered. but
there will be many other brilliant numbers.
Clarence Klenk, the violinist, will play a
beautiful solo.
The following Is the programme for the
song service at the Church of the Advent
this evening at 7:3O o'clock
Professional Hymn-"Praise Ye the
Lord" CMolitur); choir.
Solo-Miss Nettie Smith.
Hymn.
Quartette-Messrs. Burns, Clark, Eaton
and Boardman.
1.-THE Radiant Morn" (Woodman) choir.
Soo-Mr Boardman.
Hymn.
at Am Alpha and Omega" (Stainer);
choir.
Duet-Miss Coffin and Miss Malone.
Lottie H. Coffin, director.
Katharine Newbrant, organist.
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Proposals for Printing and Binding
Department of State, Alabama,

Department OF state, ALABAMA,
Montgomery, Ala, November 20, 1892
Sealed proposals will be received in this
office until u o'clock m. of December 4th for
doing the printing and binding of the state
embraced in Glass 1 of the Public Printing,
beginning with Vol. 120 of the Supreme
Court Reports and continuing until Sep
TENDER Goth, 1900.
The prices fixed by Chapter 90 of the Code
are hereby adopted as the maximum prices,
and all proposals must be made for doing
the work at these prices, or at certain
per cent. below Them
Parties making proposals must be gov
erned strictly by the requirements of the
above named chapter amended by the
General Assembly at the 1s9s-99 Session,
The right to reject any and all bids Is re-
served. ROBERT p. McDAVID,
Secretary of State
11-2211Ot
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03
New Telephone Subscribers

Birmingham Exchange:
SS7-Archer & Clapp. .
S7S-Burks j. L.
S97-Beyers, Lee.
914-Fox, DR. B. A.
S96-Ford, c. E., residence.
: 394-Foster & Farris
9O0-D. B. Gray, residence.
S53-Locascio & Co.
S56-Leonard & Smith.
S65-Lehman, Chas. T., residence.
S9S-Ke1ley, L. L.
Sensational Hotel.
S94-Drs. Riggs & Mason.
S74-Mrs. NJ. F. Stevens residence. "
Ss1-Dr. Elizabeth White residence.
Pratt City Exchange:
34-Birmingham Southern Railway Co.,
Ensley.
162-Wm. Grady, Pratt City,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03
AN AID OF FACTS
Klotz, the Haberdasher, Makes An
nouncement Extraordinary

Attention is called to the advertisement
of Mr.. Simon Klotz, the halter and haber-
dasher, elsewhere in today's Age-Herald.
Mr.. Klotz is prepared to serve the trade
with goods that are of valuable service,
having laid in an elaborate line of wooden
underwear, umbrellas, purses, smoking
Jackets, fancy vests, bath robes shaving
sets, travelling companion muffiers, silk
handkerchiefs and many other useful ar
ticles suitable for holiday gifts. *"'
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03
A BEAUTIFUL 1900 CALENDAR.

The Passenger Department of the Central
of Georgia Railway and Ocean Steamship
company has issued very handsome cal
endar for 1900, either of which they will
send to any address upon receipt of cents
in postage. Address,
SOLON JACOBS.
Commercial agent, Birmingham, Ala.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03
Aluminium

Black and gold is mostly used in the north
for store fronts. Aluminium appears all the
style in Birmingham. Very pretty and
lasting. See our work. First avenue.
+ THE ONLY HERMITAGE.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03

The aroma and taste of the
Lemp's st. Louis standard
beer is equal TO any imported
brand.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry B. Gray is a candidate for Treas
urer of Jefferson county subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic party.
H, C. Miller is a candidate for treasurer
of Jefferson county subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03
Flower bulbs cheap. Godden's.


1 will dispose of the stock of liquors OF
the late Henry Cassin at private sale for
cash. Will sell the stock as whole In
less quantities may be most advantage
GUS Store house for sale or rent. In
spection of stock solicited Address Hen
rietta Cassin, Exeeutrix. Selma, Ala.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03

James A. Downey is candidate for sher-
If of Jefferson county, subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03

Hotel Empire, New York, advertised on
page eleven Of this paper, exclusive pat
ronage, high-class cuisine. freproof, beau
tifully appointed and moderate rates.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03

Andrew w. Burgin, candidate for sheriff
of Jefferson county, subject to action Of
democratic party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03

AMERICAN HOF-BRAU.
The body is plentiful and
the hop-aroma and taste pro-
nounced in Lemp's st. Louis
standard bear
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

George w. Sherling is a candidate for
Sheriff of Jefferson county subject to the
action of the democratic party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03

q. L. Higdon is candidate for sheriff
OF Jefferson county, subject to the action
of the democratic party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03
TRY IT.

Lawn grass at Godden's drug store.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03

Flower bulbs at Godden's.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03
For quick and good repairs
on any kind of Machinery
Phone 90. John D. Lykes.

Godden's drug store-bulb headquarters.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-10

school i is necessary to its growth and
upbuilding
The club recently organized and called
me Social, by society folks, gave its
nrst party on Tuesday night last in the
nospltable and artistic home OF Mrs NJ.
j. Locke. The party was a suecess In
all particulars, and all present had their
full OF fun and frolic.
The following ladies of the w. c. T. II.
held MIX Maids convention in the in
terest OF that organization in Chapel hall
last night which was fairly attended.
Fictitious telegratns imaginary donations,
ridiculous questions with most ridiculous
answers greatly delighted and amused the
audience. The object OF the convention
was TO raise funds for some special uses
OF the w. c. r. U.
Prof John s. Shaw, who recently left
here TO assume his duties In the public
school in Hampstead. paid call today, to
the great pleasure aud delight OF his many
friends and acquaintance. He stayed
over until Sunday afternoon.
The young men have lately fitted up
an elegant tennis court on the beautiful
grounds of the old Soule college, and al
most any afternoon one can see handsome
boys and pretty girls In the full enjoy
ment Of that healthful and fascinating
game We have some as good players
here as can be found and few of the
boys are practicing with view OF attend
ing the championship games to be played
In San Antonio In the near future.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-10
.nown citizen Of Corpus Christi has passed

known citizen OF Corpus Christi has passed
to his eternal rest Mr.. Alexander Ken
nedy, native OF Glasgow. Scotland. aged
Ga years, died In this city yesterday morn
ing at a;S0 o'clock at his home In this city
from second stroke OF paralysis. Mr..
Kennedy came to Corpus Christi about
ten years ago from Austin, where he was
for many years In the employ OF the husl-
ness department of the Austin ntntesman,
and was we'll known both 10 Austin and
Houston. Mr., Kennedy, who has e-sn in
the employ OF the Gussett bank In this
city for several years past, was stricken
with the frst attack OF apoplexy about six
weeks ago. and on last Monday night had
a second attack since which time he has
been 10 4 comatose condition, He leaves
besides wife, one son and three dauEh-
tiers. all OF whom were with him IN his
last hours. viz; Mir. Tom Kennedy, Miss
Jessie Kennedy. Mrs George Reeder and
Mrs A. r., Weymouth of FiatonIa. His
funeral took place last evening at o'clock
from the Episcopal church and was largely
attended, notwithstanding the Indictment
weather, the cnsequics being conducted by
Rev. A. J. Hulworthy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-10
WEATHER AND CROPS.

Bastrop. Bastrop County, Texas, April
IA light frost came last night when
seriously iniuEed much of the growing
crops OF all Kinds
Center, Shelby County. Texas, April L.
Weather extremely cool for this time OF
year. Cold rain all yesterday, Sun cloudy
and gloomy this morning.
Marshall Harrison County, Texas April
6.--Farmers in this section are through
planting corn and preparing ground for
cotton. A good rain tell today.
Marquee, Leon County, Texas, April ~
A fine rain foil here yesterday and the
night before, which was badly needed and
will enable the farmers TO fnsh planting
corn and prepare their cotton land
Reevillc. Bee County, Texas, April e..
Tho big frost yesterday morning did no
damage IN this section, Everything is
growing by leaps and bounds since the
rain and farmers and stockmen are happy.
Devino. Medina County. Texas, April 2.
The long looked for rain came the 5th
inst. but did not amount to any thing aa
the fall here WAS only one-ifth Of an linen;
prospects here are very blue; not one-halt
OF the corn planted Is up, no grass for
stock and stock water playing out fast.
Goldthwalte. Mills County, Texas. April
7.-This section was visited yesterday
morning with the best rain In SIX months.
" was several hours falling and all went
irko the ground, making very little stock
water, but greatly benefting farming in.
terests. The rain was general all over
this section Of the state But this morn
ing there was a heavy white frost and
considerable ice IN exposed water, putting
the finishing touches on what little fruit
and garden truck left by the late freezes,
Glen Rose Somervell County, Texas,
April G.--The long spring drouth was
broken today, Copious rains fell through
out the county and the much elatod farm
ers wear long smiles in anticipation OF
hounteous crops, Much OF the corn that
was up during cold snap OF few days
ago was bitten to the ground and somo
viii be planted over. Small grain, wheat
and oats have grown slowly, but have
apparently stood tho dry weather fairly
and prospects are good for grain crop
Garden backward and most OF fruit killed
Cold norther blowing at this writing
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-10
In Medina County.

Devine, Texas, April S.--Yesterday at
ternoon Dr.. j. r. Evans, president Of the
board of health for this commissioners
precinct visited the smallpox pest camp
and the camps of detention in Perkins
pasture, eight miles from Devine- He
made a thorough examination of the pa
tents in the pest camp and of the fifty
odd persons in the camps of detention
He found that seven of the patients in
the pest camp had smallpox pure and
unauthorized, well broken out. The In
mates of the camps of detention he found
free of disease of any kind and all vac
clnated The detention camps are some
distance from tho pest camp and all are
strictly guarded and thoroughly policed.
Commissioner Duncan and G. w. Brown
OF the board of health went yesterday TO
Hondo to consult with County Judge
Haas and County Health Officer Dr.
Bradley in regard 10 making the quar-
antine against smallpox in this precinct
more effective, and to report in person
the status of quarantine matters in this
precinct.
Every act done by the board OF health
of this precinct In the effort to prevent
the spread and to stamp out smallpox
met with the hearty approval of the coun-
ty judge and the county health officer,
and they were hidden to continue on the
same lines and to relax naught in their
efforts TO confne the disease TO its pres
emit quarters, The commissioners court
of this county will meet in special session
on Monday next, April 10, and will take
action TO make the quarantine stronger
and more effective than 1t is now The
number of guards will be Increased and all
suspected places will be quarantined
against,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-10
schools and Politics.
he Editor OF tie Post

To the Editor OF tie Post,
Houston, Texas, April s,--All citizens
who have children going to public schools
arc alarmed at the prospect of our pub
lie schools getting into politics, Houston
today has the best managed schools in the
State, The system was brought to It's
present state OF perfection under the man
agement of Prof. Sutton, and the same
perfect discipline and organization has
been continued under Prof, Kimhrough,
have heard many expressions of disap-
proval from parents at the prospect of
the change in the SUPPLEMENTARY OF our
schools. 1t Is common report that this
position was promised to another gentle
man before last election. II is to be hoped
that this is not true. II the office Of SUI
perintendent OF public schools Is 10 bo
given away for political reasons, then the
standard OF our schools Will be lowered
al once II Is one thing TO be good
teacher and quite different proposition
to be a first-class superintendent of schools
In city the size of Houston We have
tried the present incumbent and found
him perfectly capable. Why not let past
experience guide us. and not enter into
the field of experiment? viii SOME other
parent express an opinion for or against
a change Yours truly,
An Interested Parent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-10
RECEPTION An NAoocpocuEs.
MIR. and Mrs. Is. II. Hranch Enter
tanned hy Relatives.

ththcN ny heihittess
Nacogdoches, Texas, April s--Mr, ard
Mrs. Il. C, Branch entertained last evening
at their cosy little home on East North
street, Ia honor of Mr.. X. p, Branch and
his bride, Mrs. Florence w. branch, who
we're married on the 9Th instant AZ the
home of the brides uncle Or. W, I. NJ
Smith.
The evening was one OF those suprsmcly
delightful social affairs that will llngcr
as pleasant recollection IN the memo
rles OF those present, counting snea, thirty
couples. Many interesting table ganes
added much pleasure 10 the occasion. Mu-
sic was furnished by accomplished and
talented musicians, Miss f'laSheo OF Ty!or
and Mrs. Robert Lindsey Of this Guy
The large punch bowl stationed ~ the
library did not receive the least slight
The opportunities were numerouB and the
bowl paid It's tribute more than single
time TO each guest. At II o'clock the
guests we've ushered into the dining hall,
where the tables were laden with dainty
Refreshments, systematically served. The
center table was decorated with cut glass
and hand painted china. The beautiful
mahogany buffet with It's display OF silver
ware added much 10 the scene. while small
tables presented pot plants OF eyerErcens,
I After doing Justice 10 the cdibles the COM
/ pauy returned 70 the parlors. where an
! interesting contest was decided. Each
! present received small card Of twenty
questions to game Of Musical romance. ("
1 Miss Flashee received the first PRICE a
| handsome silver button hook for answer
ing most questions correctly Mr.. Robert
4 T. Shindler took tho BOBBY for answering
most questions incorrectly. Al a late hour
K the guests bid the hostess good night
with many thanks for the evening.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-10
TEMPLE ToPIcs
Made for the He'll
County Normal.

Made for the He'll
County Normal.
Temple, Texas, April 9,-The executive
committee of the Bell County teachers
association met in Salado yesterday and
made arrangements for the summer normal
school OF Bell county. to be held june
10 to July %. The following faculty was
chosen: r. B. Hally of Huntsville, con-
ductor, David Furman OF Bolton, G. L.
Myers of Troy, Miss Lula Miller of Tenn
ple, Miss Minnie Hally of Dallas. in charge
of the primary department, The Bell
county normals have gained quite repu-
tation for their efficient work IN Inc past
and Judging from the corps OF teachers
selected for the coming term the standard
of work will be we'll UP to the marx
BEGINNING with tomorrow the stores OF
TomnIe will commence their early closing
for the summer. All stores VIII close al
7 n m. and observe these hours until
September /. Exceptions VIII be maze
on Saturday aud Santa Fe pay days.
The Christian Women's Board OF MIS-
s,ons viii meet here tomorrow and the
visitors who will take part in the pro-
rramme are Miss Mason, Houston; Miss
pierce. Bolton; Mrs. Blackshear. waco;
Miss Moore, Eddy; Mrs. ]. w. Marshall
Tayicr. aud an address by DR.. Addison
Clark.
The Temple Cooking club held an inter,
esting meeting yesterday afternoon ana
elected Mrs viii Love and Miss Myrtle
Pendleton as new members The meeting
was held at the residence OF Mrs. Q. b
McCelvey. os..
The odd Fellows celebration on tne ZosI
inst ,e eliciting much interest, and tbs
Two distinguished speakers for the occa,
sion will be Ex-Governor Hubbard ant
Mr.. Ben D. Rogers, past grand master o
the /. O. o. +. Of Texas
Born. to Mr. and Mrs J. o. smith Apt
Mr.. +. W. Dodge died az the residence
of his son yesterday morning, and wa
inferred In the city cemetery yesterda.
afternoon. The gentleman was " year
me old land marks pass away, those VIII
( have made possible all the great thing
I mat our great State Is achieving.
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no avail. Matsgorda Is ono OF the oldest
and first settled counties OF tho state; It
Is n large county and 10 natural resources
and fertility ranks among the very first
in the State, II hae been mystery TO
many why such rich and andeyeleped
section should be without railroad, and
why all our efforts and the efforts OF the
people OF Houston, In this direction. have
failed; but now II Is all very plain. In
the name OF the people OF Matagorda coun-
" | appeal TO The Post as the champion
OF good government and as the enemy Of
every combination that Is against the in
tcrest OF the public to use all It's power
and influence to EXPOSE and defeat all such
unholy alliances as that set forth in the
above mentioned contract.
Above all else our people desire rail
connection with Houston. the railroad CEN
Ter OF the State. and whatever The Post
and the good people Of Houston may do
TO help MS develop this great empire OF
Matagorda county will be highly apprc-
eiated by our people. Yours truly.
A. n. Hensley.