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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
ENGLAND CRAT|F|ED At BRILLIANT
WORK OF THE BRITISH At MA[ENNG,

London, November 16.-(5 p. m)-@The
most interesting, and, in fact. the only
news of the war now comes from the west
ern frontier the accounts of Colonel Baden
Powell's brilliant exploits at Mafeking
forming quite lively and encouraging read
ing. Trench work is quite novel in Boer
tactics, and some curiosity is evinced as to
who may be directing and as to what ds
still to be shown.
Nevertheless, both at Mafeking and KIM
berIey conditions seem altogether favorable.
So far as Natal is concerned, the Britisher
must possess his soul in patience and trust
to General Butler.
A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Mafe-
king, sent by way of MagaTapic, because
the runners sent soudhward Were unable to
traverse the Boer line, gives an interesting
account off tine fighting uhe last week in
October. The correspondent says:
after the failure to rush the town, Gem
eral Cronje had recourse to the tactics
employed during tine siege of Potchefstroom
in 1881, making an advance to ale town by
a succession of trenches In Edhlon. Such
a move had been anticipated by us for some
time, and for that reason there had been
sent out parties to worry the Beers inces-
sanity by night attacks
These tactics the enemy disllhed, but he
contented himself with daily shell fire,
which left him to little personal risk.
Colonel Baden-Powell played his trump
card by sending out FitE Clarence's party
to worry the occupants Of the trenches.
The little force stole out silently in the
darkness. No shot was fred, and the men,
with fixed bayonets. creeping rather than
walking along, gradually approached the
chief Boer position, near the race course.
Then, as they closed in, there was a shril
screech. 1t was Fitz Clarence's whistle and
the signal for onslaught.
A ringing British cheer which the listen
ers back In camp caught up was the ONLY
reply as the party dashed into the trenches
There was fearful struggle, the attack
ing force catching and bayonetting the
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
Tay|or's Plurality in Louisville
May be Almost Wiped Out.
THE COURT OF APPEALS DECISION
Jefferson Enumerators Will Probably
Throw Out Several Precincts in
Kentucky Metropolis onPlea
of Alleged Frauds

frankfort, KY, November b.-Ihere is
renewed confidence around the Goebel head
quarters tonight, probably as resuAt OF the
decision of the court of appeals today, deal
ing, as some democrats claim, an unex-
pected blow to the republicans by ruling
which they say practically decides IN ad-
vance adversely the mandamus suits hled
by Taylors attorneys in several counties
to compel the county election commissioners
to certify the vote.
1t is probable now that the Jefferson
board, which includes Louisville, will pro-
ceed to throw out several precincts in that
city, contested on grounds of fraud, this
particularly where the state militia were
present or near the polls ON election day.
lit is claimed here tonight that Taylor $
$500 plurality in the city of Louisville may
now be almost wiped out.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
WATCHING FOR METEoRs
Much Interest Evident in the Expected
Starry Showers

Boston, Mass, November 16.-The sky
cleared beautifully in this vicinity at about
1 o'clock this morning and with the moon
swinging down into the west, a number of
meteors were seen. At the Harvard OBJ
servatory a large one was photographed
soon after midnight and the observers at
that time were very hopeful of sighting
many more before dawn.
The entire force of observers at Harvard
observatory went on duty at l o'clock and
bhe great instruments were set in motion
ready to catch photographs of the visitors
from inter-stellar space Only few were
caught in the cameras between l and 2
o'clock, but the observers stated at that
time that great shower might occur any
time after or o'clock.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
TWO OF THE ALUMNI
TALK ABOUT MATTERS.

Mr.. j. H. johnson, of Ta3ladega, president
of the University alumni, was in Birming-
ham last evening When shown the above
dispatch, he said:
..I knew nothing of the sale of lands and
tho charges made until today. III the facts
as told me by several members of the
alumni are true, I am In favor OF holding
a meeting of the executive committee and
protesting against the sale of these lands.
IT requires a request of three members OF
the executive committee to call meeting.
Such request has been made by Messrs.
Hugh NJ. Morrow and Alex NJ. CARRIER, and
If another request is made tomorrow, which
will in all probability be done, l will call
the meeting ait once for the purpose of taxi
ing such action as may seem best in he
premises"
A. M. CARRIER, of Ta1ladega, who is
member of the executive committee of the
alumni, is in the city. He said last night:
81 feel a deep concern in the welfare of
the university. know nothing of the facts
regarding the proposed sale of her lands.
If special meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Alumni Society should be
called, shall do all in my power to con-
serve the best interests of this insfitu-
60n."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
HORSE TRAINERS
REVENGEFUL WORK
Shot His Wife Through the
Heart and MortaIIy Wound
ed Two Others.

Kansas City, Mo-, November .15-John
Hayslip horse trainer. this afternoon shot
his wife through the heart and mortally
wounded Charles Berry, an ice wagon dri-
yer, and Maud Mitchell, aged 20 years. The
tragedy occurred at the Mitchell woman's
house in West Sixtieth street. Mrs. Hay
slip had deserted her husband for Berry,
and Maud Mitchell had influenced her to
make the decision. Arrested soon after the
commission of the crime, Hayslip admitted
that he had deliberately planned the mur-
der for revenge. When told that his wife
was dead he said: 81 am sorry for it,
AT 2:30 this afternoon Hayslip, revolver in
hand, burst into room where the trio
were and Immediately began shooting. The
first shot struck Mrs. Hayslip in the head
and the second pierced her heart. The re-
volver was 45-calibre and each bullet
made an ugly hole. She begged for mercy,
but Hayslip was ruthless. When found by
the police her head rested on the edge of
the bed and she was in the attitude Of
prayer.
The next two shots struck Berry ~ diff
ferent parts of the body and he ran from
the room into the street. mortally wound
ed, the blood streaming from his wounds.
The fifth bullet struck the Mitchell wo-
man in the side and when the police arrived
she was on the floor unconscious from the
loss of blood.
At the station house Berry and Maud
Mitchell talked incoherently as their
wounds were being dressed by the police
surgeon, who said that neither could sur
vive.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
CAPTURING THE
FILIPINO TOWNS
Rebel ShOnghOIds Falling Before
American Assault
ORDERS FROM AGU|NALOO
Tells Insurgents Not to Oppose
Enemy's Advance.
x... u,-. ~r4-&--& rnn,na nIInnFn n
WANTS DESERTED TOWNS BURNED
Reported That Filibustering Expedi-
ton Evaded Navy and Landed
Arms and Ammunition-Ara-
meta Has Been Taken

Manila, November 15.-11 p. m.-General
Hughes, with parts of the Nineteenth and
Twenty-slxth regiments, moved from llodlo
on Thursday November 8, ito elton, six
miles west, for the purpose of capturing
Santa Barbara, the rebel stronghold, ten
miles north of Iloilo. Heavy rains preceded
the movement and tine roads were in places
fmpa ssable.
THE same night Colonel Carpenter with
the Eighteenth regiment and Battery G of
the Sixth artillery, moved westerly from
Jaro to connect with General Hughes Col
onel Carpenter was forced to return to Jaro
ON account of the roads, and the entire
movement was hampered by lack of proper
transportation. Company 1 of the Twenty
sixth regiment had only fighting. When
three miles out of Jaro this company cap
tured tine rebel trenches and three of the
enemy were killed One American was
killed.
General Hughes on November IL occupied
Tagbann and Guimbal on the southern
coast, and also Cordova, in the interior. The
enemy did not oppose General Hughes ad-
vance.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
Trouble with Christian Scientists.

Atlanta, Ga, November ia special to
the Constitution from Americus, Ca, says:
1.-THE city authorities of Americus are in
a tangle with the Christian Scientists here
for the issue of compulsory vaccination. A
month ago the city council issued an or
dance requesting compulsory vaccination
and nearly the entire population has been
punctured. Today one of the most estima-
BILE ladies in Americus, Christian Scient-
list, was brought before Mayor Hixon for
refusing to be vaccinated and the mayor
sentenced her to thirty days in the police
barracks. Before the sentence was execu-
ted other Christian Scientists asked a sus-
pension until tomorrow when a dozen other
ladies of that faith will be summoned be-
fore the mayor. The ladies declare emphat-
ically that they will resist vaccination tC
the bitter end and will go to jail in support
of their position
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
The Posts IDEA.

louisville KY, November 15-The an
nouncement that Andrew Carnegie has of
fered $125,0OO for a public library building
for this city brought out the publication
of the following this afternoon
''In the judgment of the Evening Post,
Louisville does not want a Carnegie library
as gift. Louisville is not a pauper city,
and must not accept gifts from princes not
of her own people. 1t was bad enough to
attempt to build her library by licensed
gambling; it would not be right to erect
on these gambling foundations a structure
that would be monument to beggary.
Louisville is able and willing to esta blisfh
and maintain a library, but 1t will not build
a monument to Mr.. Carnegie nor will it
tax itself for any private corporation
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
WoRCESTER'S SPEECH
Member of Philippine Commission Talks
at Chicago

Chicago, November 15-Dean c. Worces-
ter, member of the Philippine commission,
spoke at the Central Music hall tonight
upon the philippine Question" The ad-
dress, which was delivered under the aus
pices of the Hamilton club, a local republi-
can organization, was received with every
manifestation of approval. Mr.. Worcester
followed in the main the line of argument
regarding the retention of the Philippines
which has been published in the report of
the Philippine commission. There was a
large audience.
Professor Worcester said at the outset
that the issues raised by the Philippine
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
AguinaIdo's Orders

Recent orders from Agunaldo found an
the trenches said:
do not oppose the American advance.
Burn the villages as they are evacuated.
Divide the forces into bands of 40. Harass
the Americans on every occasion"
Arenata, the leader of the Island off Pa
nay, was captured at Tagbanan while at
tempting TO pass the lines into Iloilo.
Two battalions of the Twenty-sixth will
garrison Iloilo and Jaro. San Miguel, visi-
bile from Iloilo, has been burned by the
rebels. 1t is reported that an expedition.
evading the navy, recently landed arms and
ammunition on the Antique coast and THAT
the rebels threaten opposition with an
armed force of 5000 men. These stories are
mot believed.
All ports of the Sulu islands outside OF
American possession have been ordered
closed to commerce.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16

Passed [ elI'E Re. Olutions.

Atlanta, Ga, November 15.-The Georgia
house of representatives today passed a set
of resolutions, introduced by Bell of For
syth at the last session, seeking to put the
democracy of the state in touch with the
democracy of the nation. The resolutions
call for the election of United States sena-
tors by direct vote, free coinage at 16 to
and the early construction of the Mic
aragua canal. The tax of 10 per cent. on
the issue of state banks is declared to be
oppressive and unjust as is also the war
tax. The hope Is expressed that the war
tax will hastily be succeeded by a just and
euuitabl income tax.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
Marconi,s wireless relegrapbv

London, November 15.-The American
liner st. Paul, which arrived at Southamp-
ton today had unique experience as she
approached England. Signor Marconi, from
apparatus attached to the main mast es-
tablished communication with wireless in
struments at Alumbay and Poole and re-
ceived dispatches from both points regard
ing the progress of the war in South Africa,
the wreck of the United States cruiser
Charleston and other important events.
This intelligence was published In the
Transatlantic Times. printed on board
ship, the paper selling at dollar a copy
and the proceeds being devoted to the sea-
mems fund. w. W. Bradfield was the edi-
tor.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
Flour nj IL Comtine.

Nashville, Tenn, November 15.-A number
of the larger flour milling companies in the
south have recently perfected a combine to
regulate prices and control the output of
flour In their district.
AT a recent meeting of the southern mil
lers, held at Chattanooga, this agreement
was entered into. The conference was Sc
cret and the majority of the leading COM
panies of the south were represented, In
Guiding the Cumberland and Liberty mills
of this city. Other prominent mills were
represented.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
Goebel Gaining

louisville, KY, November 15-Goebel
gained So votes this evening in-the official
count of the returns from this city.
Aside from this there was no change any
whore in the state today. 1t is thought the
canvassng OF the Jefferson county votes
will be completed in few days. Then
the whole question will be put before the
state board, which will meet at Frankfort
some time between now and December 4.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
UNIVERSITY LANDS
SOLD FOR A SONG
Biz KICK from Tus=s.OOSd over the
Closed DSS4' Deal.

question, directly and indirectly, were MOI
important, more far-reaching in their co..
sequences than any our nation has been
called upon to meet since its birth. He
deprecated the idea of those willing to
make party politics of questions which In
volve the well-being and the future des-
tiny of millions of their fellow beings.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16

Atlanta, Ca, November ia special to
the Constitution from Raleigh, N. c., says:
"It is learned that the damage to FIT. Cas-
well, at the mouth of Cape Fear river by
the hurricane October 81 is so serious that
the government will have to spend $3.50 900
to restore the work and provide protection
against further storms. The damage is es-
timated at $500, ,0O0."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
Investigating Charges.

Chicago, November 15.-The sub-comrnit-
tee on transportation of the United States
industrial commission began a ten days
session here today Thorough inquiry into
the charges OF discrimination in freight
rates by railroads will be made, and the
alleged combine of elevators will also be in
vestigated. The members of the committee
met in secret session this morning to de-
eide upon a programme and a general dis
cussion OF prelimina ries.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16

Boers under the tarpaulins which they
cropched under, crying for mercy. At least
fifty bayonets got to work and the havoc
they wrought was terrible.
HaiIstorm of Bullets
"For just a moment there was no system
attic return fire. but then a perfect hail
storm of bullets poured in from the trenches
to the rear. Again FitZ Clarence's whistle
sounded 1t meant cease firing and scatter
homeward.' The British forces scattered,
silently creeping back under the furious
fire in the darkness to the appointed rem
devious where the roll was called"
The dispatch describes GeneralCronje's
attack of Monday, the details of which have
been already cabled from Colonel Baden
Powelrs official dispatches.
"The end came" says the correspondent,
latter five hours fighting. The enemy re-
treated, being heavily beaten for all time
so far Mafeking is concerned. 1t was
the hottest day of the siege and the firing
was terrific, the Beers evidently recognize
| ing that the way into Mafeking If any. is
by Kopje, which was gallantly defended
by Colonel Walfords men. The garrison
Is jubant while the Beers have been hurl-
ed back in disorder on their laage. and will
have to content themselves with a long
range bombardment unless they are strong
ly reinforced.
Beers Lost Heavily
THE enemy lost heaVily For hours after
their fighting line had been rolled back two
wagons went slowly along their position
picking up the dead and wounded. The
Kopje resembled shambles after the fight.
All the men were killed by bullets or shells.
The lookout tower was shot to pieces while
even the saddles of the horses were fear
fully battered about The whole place was
simply smashed up by the concentrated fire
of ssven guns and thousand rifles.
"The Beers at first held on to their ad-
vance pluckily, but they could not live
when they came to short range, the men be-
ing shot down at 800 yards
"The enemy is expected to draw of early
in order to defend Pretoria There is still no
news from the south AS I send this mes
sage. six hundred Beers have gone south
with wagons and have commenced she'll
ing'
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16

Washington, November 16.-The astron-
omers at the naval observatory are keep
ing a strict watch tonight for the meteoric
display expected to occur early in the
morning Up to half past 1 o'clock three
meteors were observed but this is not an
unusual number, as they are often seen
to that extent on other nights. The skies
were cloudy the first part of the night, but
after midnight the clouds disappeared.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
F. G. Feagin Married

Atlanta, Ca, November 15--F. G. Feagan,
travelling passenger agent Of the Southern
Pacific railroad, with headquarters in At
lanta, was married today at Madison, Ga,
to Miss Carrie Pou. Mr.. and Mrs. Feagan
left tonight for New Orleans, San Antonio
and the City of Mexico.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16

Knoxville, Tenn, November 15.-The su-
preme court Of Tennessee, in session here,
handed down an opinion today sustaining
the act of the late legislature creating the
school text book law, the constitutionality
of which had been assailed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
FIRE DESTROYS
STEAMER PATRIA
The Liner Discovered ETV6IOD6d in
SmOk6 and Flames.

Miss Amelia Kama, Miss Elsie Juchet, It.
Cowdan Laughlin, Miss Ludgens, Miss Let
ty Linch, Miss ]. Rapin, Hans J. Eternholt,
Miss Annie Swartz, Miss Rosie Swartz,
Miss Bertha Tochterman, H. F. Weiman.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
Killed in Freight Wreck.

Richmond, Va, November 15.-In a
freight wreck on the N. & w. road near
Riverton this evening brakeman DAILY and
Melch of Hagerstown, Md, and an un-
known negro tramp, were killed and Will
bert Carey, station agent at Riverton, was
seriously injured.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
CERES TIMELY ASSISTANCE
United States Consul at Dover
Notified.
THE EXCITEMENT WAS GREAT
No Panic Prevailed, All the Passengers
Being Gotten Into Boats Safely.
The Grew Said to Consist
Mainly of Americans
THE EXCITEMENT WAS GREAT

London, November 15.-The Russian
steamer Ceres sighted the Patria, showing
signals of distress and demanding immedi-
ate help about twelve miles from North
Hinder lghtshfp. The liner was enveloped
in smoke. Putting on full steam the Ceres
soon reached the Patria and sending boat
learned that Captain Frolich was in urgent
need of assistance.
The boats were got out and with great
difficulty all the Patria's passengers, num-
bering $50, were transferred to the Ceres,
which proceeded for Dover, where she ar
rived just before midnight.
Fancis w. Prescott, the United States
consul in Dover, was Immediately notified
and he consulted with the harbor authori-
ties, who arranged to send out the harbor
tug Lady Vita, which brought the rescued
liner ashore. Among the saved are many
ladies and children, as well as six babes In
arms
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
Scene Was Striking

The scene was striking one, with some
touching aspects, as husbands and fathers
parted from wives and children. Although
everything was conducted under the most
1rying conditions, thanks to the GOODNESS of
the captain and THE crew there was no
panic, all of the passengers being gotten
into the boats and into two fishing boats
said to belong to Yarmouth, which had
come up in the meantime.
Just as this had been effected a large
steamer was seen to be making toward the
burning liner. She proved to be the Ceres,
which first sent boat and then picked up
all the Patria's passengers. The Ceres also
offered to take off the captain and crew,
but the latter preferred to remain by the
vessel so long as there was any chance of
saving her, although there was great dan
ger in doing so, her hull being red hot at
the time and there being every evidence
that she would burn for considerable Pc
Rod The passengers say they learned from
the officers that Captain Frolich hopes to
put his steamer ashore at some point on
the coast where there will be possibility
of saving her. The scheme is bold one
and does credit to a gallant crew, and
The passengers, who had had nothing to
eat since 7:30 Wednesday morning, were
treated with the greatest kindness on being
landed at Dover. Among them were twen-
ty-four ladies and about twenty children,
who looked very wretched as they landed
at the admiralty pier
The crew of the liner is said to consist
chiefly of Americans.
Following is the passenger list:
William B. Meade, Charles Bran, Mrs.
Ida Coldwell, Leo ]. Coldwell. Mrs. Bertha
Drohn. Mr.. and Mrs. Duplace, Miss Frohl,
Miss Fehr and Mr.. and Mrs. Feyler, Miss
Helen Feyler, Master Edison and Alfred
Foyler, Miss Lima Eurekart. Rev. and Mrs
r. Gotwald, Master L. Gotwald, Miss Good
win, Mrs. Goldstein and child, Miss Heck
or. Mrs, II. F. Holahan. Anderson Hoy.
Miss Clara Igelstrom, Mrs. Anna Ivers, Mr.
and Mrs s. Jacobsen, Miss E. jacobson,
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Passeng ers In Blankets


the fact that most of them were enveloped
in blankets only. They were rapidly dis
trbuted among the hotels or sent to Sail
ors Home, and everything possible is be-
ing done for their comfort. According to
an interview with some of the passengers,
which elected the fact that most of them
are American citizens, who have come for
a vacation in Europe, all were ordered on
deck at 6 o'clock Wednesday morning, when
they were informed that a disastrous fire
had broken out in the general cargo, and,
as the crew were unable to master 1t, the
captain said he considered 1t advisable for
the passengers to take to the boats.
At this time it was evident that the fire
had obtained a thorough headway upon
the cargo. Smoke and flames were ascend
ing with overpowering force and causing
the greatest alarm. The crew, according
to several passengers, worked like heroes
in their endeavor to keep the flames under
control, but the great quantity of linseed
among the cargo and the oil supplied by
this made all their efforts hopeless.
There was great excitement among the
women and children but the example set
by the coolness of Captain Frehlich and
the crew iidu d SoiHili5 SliCGt VII phC pas
SengerS generally.
The boats were promptly got over the
side, the crew working as IF they were at a
drill. The safety of the ladies and the chill
dren was the first consideration. AS the
fire had by this time consumed the greater
part of the steamers belongings, they had
to get into boats as they had come up from
their hunks, and some were in very light
raiment.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
TEE WEATHER

FORECAST FOR ALABAMA: FAIR ON
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. WITH VA
RIABLE WINDS.