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The age-herald., 1899-10-13
AMERICAN SYMPATHY
Asquith Speaks of Friendliness of the 20 United States

London, October 12-Henry Herbert As- quith, former home secretary, speaking at Newburgh this evening on the Transvaal situation, referring to the attitude abroad, said:
 "The Americans have not forgotten, and I believe they will not forget the attitude of which this country, almost alone among the nations. assumed toward them recently when they were enduring times of crises and emergency similar to those which seem now before us. The sympathy shown in those hours of danger and need engen- dered warmth of gratitude, and, might say also, tenderness of sentiment which is no less genuine and strong between the nations than between individuals.
 Looking back two years, there is noth- ing which we have more reason to con- graduate ourselves upon, nothing that has added more to our international assets, than the fact that we have established this tie of affectionate reciprocal sympathy with our great kindred nation beyond the Atlantic"
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Socialist Conference

Hanover, October 12.-At today's session os the socialist conference Herren Auer and Wallmar,, members of the reichstaS, made speeches, in which they sought to answer the contention of the separatisis arising from the divergence of opinion Of the socialists, and appealed to their hearers 10 recognize the necessity for party solidar- 1ty. Some speakers, while to some extent defending Bernstein, announced their in tention to support Herr Bebels resolution of October 10, declaring that the party shall remain what it is, namely, a class party
 of which the historical aim is to acquire political supremacy, and that there is ho reason why the party should alter either its programme, tactics or name.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
- - N & ". Stockholders Meet

Roanoke, Va, October 12.-The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Norfolk and Western railway was held today in the company's offices. About 90 per cent. of all the stock was represented. The stockholders reelected the old board of directors, who in turn elected the officers of the company as follows: Henry Fink, president; L. E. Johnson, vice president and general manager; A. J. Hamphill, sec retary and assistant treasurer, and E. J. Kimball, chairman of the board of direct ors. The reports from the various officers were approved.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
A aripman's Narrow Escape

From the Chicago News.
 Near a loop curve a west side cable tram had stalled and the conductors, the cross ing policeman and one or two passengers were pushing it along past the turn by hand until the grip could take fresh hold
 As the car moved slowly over the street crossing at the rate of an inch a second' a man who was trying to read newspaper as he walked stood for moment on the crossing to let wagon pass on the other track.
 The rim of the fender came up slowly and gently against his ankle. Nlth start of surprise he stopped reading and hopped into the air.
 When he came down he lit on the fender and tottered about unsteadily for a second trying to jump off. When he did get off he shook his fist at the gripman and said, 6ercely:
 Eff you ever do that again I'll punch your head for you. Why don't you ring your gong when you are going so, slow a man don't know you're moving?"
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
GRAND FREE. BARBECUE

ticklish matters concerning which he was interviewed. Like most great men, Judge Chambers penmanship would never be taken as a model in a district school A printer on a morning paper to whom II was given to set up was in despair:
 Look here" he said, "this is positively the worst writing I ever was up against!
 But that was written by the chief jus tice of Samoa, man. Look how much character there is in the writing"
 "Chief justice of Samoa! sneered the compostor. That accounts for 1t. mere is character in his hand. I might have known he was a South Sea Islander. could smell cannibal in the ink!'
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Arrested for Sander

New York, October 12.-Wiliiam A. Vim cent. a prominent attorney of Chicago and ex-chief justice of the supreme court of New Mexico was arrested tonight in the Wa1dorf-Astorla hotel, charged with slan- der and defamation of character. Tine com plainant is Charles T. Davis editor of tine Wall Street Review. It is alleged that Vincent. who had quarrel of years stand ing with Davis, applied abusive epibhets to Davis in the hotel on Wednesday and also recommended that the clerk of the hotel show Davis to the hotel. detective. Vincent gave $1 900 cash bail
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
English Judges Disadvantage

From Law Notes.
 Some of our alleged cousins across tho water have strange notions regarding tho methods of American courts. During tht trial of a case In an Irish court recently the judge announced an adjournment Om of the counsel objected to such an adjourn ment, and asked his lordship to take not of the objection.
 ''Indeed, shall not" said his lordshiix ''TIhere is a certain amount of discretion allowed to the judge, and a worm must turn some time.'
 ''Well," said the counsel, 'I saw in to- cay's paper where judge In America had been shot by a lawyer for refusing to com ply with request"
 'Let them try it on here" responded his lcrdship. "In America, however, a judge has great advantage, for he sits with a revolver in each hand" 4
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Female Robper Breaks Jail

Tucson, Arizona, October 12.-Pearl Hart, the female stage robber, incarcerated here awaiting trial on an indictment in the United States court, broke jail early this morning by cutting an 1S-inch opening through the wall It is supposed she had a confederate attired in male attire. She had declared she would never submit to being tried under laws that neither she nor her sex had a voice in making. --.--
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
CInth Market Stronger

Fall River, Mass, October 12.-The cloth market is stronger today than it has been for years. The advisory committed. has not yet marked up the price for extras, though any demand for the same will re- suit in better quotation. The thirty-nine- inch, 6S by 72 goods cannot be bought for Az cents. In many other cases the prices for wide ordered goods have been selling at a price greater than the basis of 2A for extras. 1t is said that by Saturday the amount of goods sold in the last two weeks will be more than three millions.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Characteristic
From the San Francisco Letter.

From the San Francisco Letter.
 Rather an amusing iScident was connect ed with the return to aan Francisco, en route to Washington, of Judge w. l.. Chambers, who has been for number of years chief justice of Samoa. The judge is a well educated and highly cultivated Ala baman, with that polish of that rara avis, the southern gentleman of the best type. In an interview, published at Honolulu on his way up, the chief justice was so serl- ously .nisrepresented in his alleged state ments regarding Samoan matters that he took the wise precaution in San Francisco of writing out his views on the more
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Captain Whiting Assigned

Washington October 12.-The navy depart ment has assigned Captain William IL Whiting ito the post of captain of the Nor folk navy yard in place of Captain Rock well. The place was given to Captain Greene, but that officer being disposed tc retire next spring, declined the assignment Captain Whiting is now at Honolulu whitlher he was called by the illness of his wife. The gunboat Marietta sailed from Alexandria today for Lamberts Point tt take on coal preparatory to starting loi Manila,
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Defense of MafekIng

Cape Town, October 12-At GAO o'clock Wednesday evening three carriages con- taining women and children, but not sin gle white man except sick miners, arrived from Mafelxing. Preparations for the de- fense of Mafeking are excellent. It is re- ported by the natives of Mafeking that they were robbed of money by the Boers at Mamalni. The utimatum created no excitement at Mafeking. A transport rider suspected of carrying details daily across has been arrested there.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Fla nous Rock stolen

Toledo, O., October 12.-Historic Turkey Foot rock has been stolen. The stone weighs seven tons. Last night 1t was moved from the spot where it had rested for more than a century. The stone mark ed the spot where the great Indian chief tain Turkey Foot, met death. He counsel ed his warriors from its top. Rude letters and inscriptions adorn 1t. The centennial committee was to remove the rock to this city, but enterprising individuals have the stone.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
To Offer Mediation

New York, October 12-There were 1,5Oo signers today to the petition to President Mckinley, urging him to offer the friendly serice of the United States in mediation be- tween Great Britain and the representa- ties of the Transaal and the Orange Free State The new signers composed major ity of those who attended the mass meeting at Carnegie hall to express sympathy TOT the Boers.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Rice isroI,er. Assign

New York. October 12.-A voluntary pe- tition in bankruptcy was filed today by Daniel Talmage & Sons, rice brokers, who failed in 1896, with liabilities of s152, ,750; nominal assets, $6O GOO. The largest creditor is Laura A Talmage, $52,S64, for money loaned. !, .,t-
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Martial Law at Pr tor;a

London, October 12-A Pretoria dis patch dated October H. sent via Lourenzo Marques, telegraphic communication be- tween the Cape and Natal is undoubtedly interrupted, says: "Conyngham Greene this afternoon said goodbye to President Kruger and his officials in his private ca pacity. He and his staff will leave tomor- row by two special trains. Martial law was proclaimed at o'clock this afternoon, and British residents without permits must leave the Transvaal within eight days
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Educators at Charleston

Charleston s. C., October 12-The execu- tive committee of the National Education al association, which arrived in the city yesterday, met the local committees today and discussed accommodations, rates Of transportation, finances, etc, with regard to the holding of the convention of 1900 in Charleston. The committee left for New York this afternoon.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Censorship Established

New York, October 12-The Commercial Cable company issues the following notice: We are advised that the Cape Town gov ernment has decided to at once suspend the acceptance transmission and delivery Of telesrams in code or cipher to, from or within Cape Colony, except those emanat- ing from the government. censorship is said to be established
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Reseryes Notified

Halifax, N s., October 12.-The military authorities here are active in view of the Transvaal situation. Lord Seymour has is- sued an order for all the reserve men in and about Halifax to be prepared to shoHl- der guns and go to the Cape if necessary By today the whole reserve force here was notified of the war departments instruc- tions. The order to the reserves was that they may be required to go to the Cape There are several hundred reserves in Hal flax.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Protestant Episcopal Congress

St. Louis, October 12.-The transportation subscription to the St. Louis worlds fair fund was further increased today by sub scription of sS5, 0OO by the St. Louis and San Francisco City company. This makes $S5,- 900 subscribed by the transportation com panies this week and pushed the fund far towards cnmpletion.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Difficulty for the Boers

Cape Town. October 12.-It is learned here that the Free State traders have re- fused to import more goods, and It is said that the Boers will shortly find difficulty in obtaining coffee and sugar. The telegraph dc wires have been cut at Maribogo forty miles south of Mafeking.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Boers win Cross Border

London. October 13.-The Daily Mails correspondent at Lobatsi, telegraphing on Wednesday, says:
 The Boers are on the border preparing to cross at 3 O clock today. A messenger sent to the Boers asking them to spare the women and children has been detained
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
SHORTEST LINE TO SAVANNAH;
 QUICKEST LINE TO SAVANNAH;
LOOK AT THE SCHEDULES.

LOOK AT THE SCHEDULES.
 Leave Birmingham via. Southern railway at 4:45 p. m., arrive Savannah, 73O a. m., with Standard Pullman sIeepers, Birming- ham to Atlanta and Atlanta to Savannah No other line offers such service, either in equipment or time.
 The only Pullman Sleeping Car Line op- erated between these points.
 For further information call on Jack w. Johnston, Union depot; or c. E. Jackson. 2019 First avenue S-16-tf
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Sullivan Defeats Murray

New York, October 12-"Spike" Sullivan, of Ireland, tonight knocked out Jimmy Murray, of Cincinnati, in the sixth round of what was to have been a twenty-five round bout at 1S3 pounds before a crowd of 3000 spectatorS.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Attempt at Arson

Chicago October 12.-A special to the Re- cord from Toronto. Ont, says: An attempt was made last night to burn the buildings at the old fort, in which large quantities of military stores are kept. It is attributed by some local military men to pro-Boer en- thusiasm or more properly, to some anti British sympathizers.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Transport from Manila

San Francisco, Cal, October 12.-The United States transport steamer Conne- maugh arrived here today, after thirty three days from Manila She carried fifty six passengers
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
WHEN OTHERS
 FAIL CONSULT

Men suffering from Sexual Weakness, Gonorrhoea Gleet, Structure, Syphilis, etc., I offer a certainty of cure. My charges are within the reach of all.
 refer you with permission to First Na- tional Bank, Alabama National Bank, Jef- ferson County Savings Bank and Steiner Brothers, bankers, as to my responsibility for my contracts. I cure many patients by mail treatment Write for prices and terms Address Dr. Y. D. Holloway, Watts Bldg, Third Ave. and Twentieth street. Birming- ham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
discriminating oncnments Destroyed

London, October 13.-The Daily Mails correspondent at Pietermaritzburg says:
 It is rumored at Newcastle that the de- struction of the documents discriminating President Kruger and other members of the executive department has commenced at Pretoria.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Artillery ipracticin~

London, October 12.-A dispatch from Kimberly states that the artillery station cd there has been out practicing at a dunn my at a range of from 2.509 10 2.9oo yards. The practice showed excellent results. Ac-
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Launching of the shubrick

Richmond, Va. October 12.-The date of the launching of the torpedo boat Shubrck here has been definitely made the S1st in- stant.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
To Denounce England's Attitude

Chicago, October 12.-A movement was started here today by officers of the Hol- land Society to hold mass meeting in Gen. tral Music hall to denounce the attitude of Great Britain in the impending war against the Boers. Many prominent busi- ness men have been asked to lend their aid and the speakers will be from all classes.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
PRIVATE DISEASES

A ny physician sending me a case of Syphilis that l do not cure to his en- tire satisfaction in from 20 to 40 days. 1t will cost him noth- ing. I do not att tempt to cure all diseases that afflict the human family, but confine my study and practice to the treatment of private dfsaa SOS only,
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
one Death nt New Orleans

New Orleans, October 12.-No new eases of yellow fever were reported to the board of health today, although one death was re- corded. The lack of new cases indicates the disappearance of the fever.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Choate's Vacation Ended

London, October 12-Joseph H. Choate, the United States ambassador. having con- cluded his vacation, returned today to the embassy.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
PERSONAL.

Laitt Ellis who has been on the police force for some time as a special officer, has resigned to accept position with the Ellis Buggy company.
 w. B. Higgins, sheriff of Lamar county, is in the city.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Oak Ridge Defeated
Raleiqh

Raleigh, N. C.. october 12.-At Chapel Hill, N. C., today the University of North Carolina defeated Oak Ridge by score of 16 to O.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
VIII Sail for Delagoa Bay

vienna, October PA Vienna paper pub fishes the report that the combined Ger man and English squadrons will sail from Lisbon for Delagoa bay shortly.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13

cording to the same dispatch defenees have been erected in all directions. and the gar risons declare that they are ready to meet the tortoise and give him a warm re- ception when he puts his head above the Kopje" ,..flet
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
At Key West

Key West, Fla, October 12.-The new cases of yellow fever reported today num- Der seven. Three physicians made no re- port today. f
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
VIII Accrpt .od Messages

London. October 12.-The Eastern Tele- graph company Qimited) announces tonight that code messages will be accepted for Cape Town.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails t.; cure. E. W, Groves signature is on each box. 25c. Pc.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Madrid Ouarantines

Madrid October 12-The Gazette today published an order of quarantine against all vessels arriving from New Orleans as precaution against yellow fever.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Will Visit United States

London, October 12.-Daniel Uallon. lord mayor of Dublin, sailed for the United States today on board the White Star steamship Majestic.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
spa nish Markets

Madrid. October 12.-Spansh 4s closed today at 70.75; gold was, quoted at 27.75.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Coming-Devil Catcher.

Flower bulbs and pot. Godden's.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-03-22
Newspaper Laws.

Some of our exchanges are
publishing list Of newspaper
laws. Among them we see the
following:
The latest postal laws are such
tfat newspapers publishers can
arrest one for fraud who takes a
paper and refuses to pay for it.
Under this law the man who nj.
lows the subscription to run along
for sometime unpaid and then
orders it discontinued, or orders
the postmaster to mark it refused
and have postal card sent mott
tying the publishers, leaves him.
self liable t. arrest and fine the
same as for theft.
Now we do not know whether
tue ABOVE is law or not, but we do
know that the man who orders
his paper stopped and does not
pay for it is, to say the very least
of it, shabby fellow. We are
of the opinion that a paper is bet :
ter off without that kind of SUBJ
scriber. We are becon ing moro
and more inclined to the opinion
that the quality of subscribers
which newspaper has is matter
of more Importance than the
quantity. In other words, we
had rather have 1000 first. class,
substantial subscribers than 1000
with one-third or one,half of them
dead beats. The newspapers SUBJ
scriptlon is debt of honor, and
the man Of honor so regards it,
and he will pay. But the dead
beat not only beats the newspaper
man, but everybody else. He is
in the world for that business. 1t
is his stock in trade and he plies
his vocation with an Industry
worthy of an honorable and a
high calling. He is beyond law,
honor or anything. He cannot
be reached, bat will 60 on beating
until his throbbing heart shall
cease to beat. The only consola-
tion in the matter Is that hi.
heart, like our own, is beating
muffled drums for the grave
South Carolina Baptist.
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500 REV ARD, $IOO

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased to learn thai there IL at least
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that Is Estarrh Halls Catarrn cure
Is the only positive cure now known
I" the medical fraternity. Catarrh be.
Ing a constitutional disease. requires a
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tarrh cure IL Ia ken internally. acting
dir ctlN upon the blood an mucous
surfaces OF the System thereby destroy
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giving the patient strength bv build
ing up the constitution and assisting
nature In doing is work The pro-
prietofs have much faith in it's
curative powers, thar they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any cas-, that it
faii' Z" cure. Sen for list OF testi-
monIals
Address. J r. CHENEY & CO..
Toledo o. p@- Sold by Druggis sts
75c.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-03-22
THE LANCASTER LEDGER
In No Hurry.

Mrs. O'F.-Can | have nv
husband put in Jail for slapping
me in the mouth.
Magistrate Certainly; that is
assault and battery.
"Well, I'll come around in
about a month and prefer the
charge;
"Why not have him arrested
at once."
"Well, you see, when he slap
ped me hit him in the head with
Il rollin' pin and he's now in the
hospital and the doctors say he
won't be able to get out for a
month yet. "-Memphis CONNER
cia!-AppeaI.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-03-22
No White washing.

The following letter, addressed
to T. &. Willoughby, who made
the minority report of the board
of directors of the penitentiary in
1895, which letter has been pub
lished in the Florence Times, will
be of special interest just at this
time:
DEAR SIK-I suppose you will
notice in the public prints the
vindication of your position as to
the penitentiary investigation In
1896. BY proof positive and
Meals own confession, after the
proof had been fully offered, he
was short when you had him in
vestigated. Now wha, we want
Is to get the sources of information
which you had. You know the
evidence was suppressed. We
will not reconvene for a month or
two, and in the meantime want to
get up all the facts obtainable, SO
as to go along and get the whole
truth. Can you help us? This
is no embarrassing" committee,
as you have doubtless discerned,
and neither do we desire to per-
secute. What we desire is to get
at the exact truth and vindicate
the innocent and expose the guilty,
and we desire and expect the CO.
operation of all good citizens who
know anything which they may
be able to communicate to us.
Most truly,
w. f. STEVENSON.
Cheraw, S. G.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-03-22

A correspondent of the Green
vile News suggests that Senator
Tillman's picture should be blown
in the dispensary bottles in the
place vacated by the palmetto tree.
The News endorses the suggestion
and says Mr.. Tillman could not
object. We do not think this is
right. Though he may not OBJ
ject now in later years, when he
may have reformed, it would be
mortifying to be reminded by old
botties that might still be lying
around that he had once given
his countenance to such a busi>
ness. Chester Lantern.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-03-22
ANOTHER CARLOAD OF
BRICK.
Director Garris Says He Got One
A Rumor Denounced.
To the Editor of The State:

notice in your issue bearing
date March Is, 1899, n letter
purporting to have been the pro-
duction of citizen of Bluckville,
bearing the caption, "Arc Thure
Othersl" calling attention to a
carload of brick shipped to one of
the directors Of the ponitentiary.
As | know no other director that
got any bricks, the reference is to
me. | did get carload of bricks
and shall make it n matter of in>
vestlgation at the proper time, as
1t is suggested by the public
prints. But the letter contains
these words, 81 have heard this
week that member of the board
OF directors of the much discussed
institution said in 1897 that he
got carload of brick that had
been divided out among the
members of the board.' wish
to denounce this statement made
to your correspondent as II mails
cious falsehood, and at the same
time | request his name, as
think it is due me. | hasten to
wlite this, because the unchal>
'enged statements in correspon-
dents letter does mem bers of
board a slanderous injustice.
S. 2. j. Garris,
Member Board Directors.
Smoak's, March 1s, 1899.