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The age-herald., 1899-12-28
ENLISTING AGENTS
 FOR BOER ARMY The Work is Quietly Progress ing in New York City, SOME HAVE ALREADY GONE British Consulate is Receiving Hun dreds of Applications from Men
 Who Desire to Join the Army
 of Great Britain
SOME HAVE ALREADY GONE

New York. December 27.-The work of enlisting men in this city to take the Beer side in the war is in charge of two agents, who operate in a saloon near police head quarters.
 The leader dn eE1e movement is Gustav Simon, a Boer, recently from the Trans yaal, associated with him being a young German, Henry Scharff, who has lived many years among the Boers and who reached New York week ago from Pre- tcria. Simon owned in Johannesburg sev- eral hotels and saloons. These were closed up when the war began, and being incap- ahle of active service in the field, he came here in the interest of his country. Scharff, his companion in this work, was among the first to come out from the Yukon country with news of the Klondike gold fields, and he has mining interests there and in the Transvaal. Since his return to the Trans vaal from Alaska he has been in the con ddence of Boer leaders and has been sent here on this special mission.
 A number of people, chiefly young men, nave gone to the Transvaai. Some 200 left a week ago and sixty went just before Christmas t-s.z.'
 Ever since the outbreak of the Transvaal war the British consulate in this city has received letters from persons eager to en- list in the British army.
 'I don't think it is al, exaggeration to say that we have received 1000 letters from persons who want to enlist" said the British vice consul today, '.and besides there are a great many applying to us in person for help advice in the matter. We are prevented by United States statutes from enisting them, and we have to send them away. The only way they can get into the army is to go to England and en- list on their own responsibility. How many of them do this We have no way of know ing. I think, however, that a great many of ihem do enlist.
 Ut is surprising ito notice the various sorts and conditions of men who seek en- listment There is scarcely a nationality that is not represented. English, of course, predominate, but Americans are second in number
 Ut is an interesting circumstance that several United States soldiers in uniform have come here and asked to be enlisted"
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
CENTRAL OF GEoRGIA.s
Holiday Excursion Rates.

Take trip via the Central of Georpia railway and spend Christmas and New Year with your friends. Tickets on sale December 22. 23, 2 and 25, also December aO 31 and January l, 1900, limited for return until January 4. 1900, at rate of one and one third fare for the round trip.
 Tickets will also be sold under same con- ditions and at same rates December 15 to 21 to students of schools and colleges, on presentation of certificates signed by super intendents, principals or presidents thereof. final limit January 8.
 SOLON JACOBS,
 Commercial Agent, 2o15 FTrst Ave. J. c. Halle, G. P A., Savannah, Ga.
 12-17-to-1-1
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HOLIDAY EXCURSION
Rates Via the Central of Georgia

Rates Via the Central of Georgia Rail
 way.
 Take trip via the Central of Georg.a railway and spend Christmas and New Years with your friends Tickets on sale December 22, 23. 24 and 25, also December 30 and 31. and. January l. 1900, limited to re- turn until January 4, 1SsOo, at rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip. Tickets will also be sold under same con. ditions and at same rates December 15 f., {, to students of schools and colleges, c.n n nra a- senta ton of certificate signed by sunerin- tendents, prinicapls or presiG Genfs theraof final limit January 8.
 o,., COLON JACOBS.
 Commercial Agent, 9015 First Ave.
 J. c. HALLE, .' II c. P. A. Savannah, Ga.
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Relief in Six Hours

Distressing kidney and bladder diseas ss TO. lieved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure" It Is a great sI,r- prise on account of Its exceeding promnt- ness in relieving pain in bladder, kidnevs and back in male or female. Relieves re- tention of water almost immediately. If you want quick relief and cure this Ia ina remedy. Sold by Collier Drug Co.,, Bir- mingham, Ala.
 2-2S- thurs frI-sat-1yr
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
SACRIFICE SALE.

$1,50O-Lot, 18th ave, between 22d and 23d
 streets.
 $1,000-23 st., between 11th and 12th ayes. $1 1,500-Lot, 18th ave-, between 23d and 24th
 streets.
 $2,750-Corner ave. G and 27th st, 100x19O S3,S5O-Corner ave. F and 18th st., 2OOx19o,
 improved. $1 ,650-22d st. between ayes. A and B, 40x10O. s15.0O0-75x1s2, Powell ave- between 18th and
 20th streets. $10,500-2d ave-, near new opera house, BOX
 140 feet
 $S.500-1Sth st., between 2d and Sd ayes s1 1,0O0-24th st., between G and H., houses. $900-Lot, 18th st and 12th ave-, north.
 Sell above properties one-third cash, bal ance five equal annual installments, per cent. w. B. LEEDY & CO, Agents
 Phone 42 No. 112 North 21st St.
 for the money at Woodlawn. B. F.
 Eborn.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28

The Central of Georgia Railway Is oper- ating Pullman's finest buffet sleeping ears between Atlanta and Jacksonville in Con nection with the G. c. & F. railway and r. c. & P. railway via Lake City. Close connection is made d, Macon with Central of Georgia railway trains to and from Bir- mingham. Superior equipment; reliable schedules,
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
Mrs. WinsIow,s Soothing syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PER- FECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD, .SOFTENS the GUMS, AI,LAYS all PAIN; CURE WIND COLO. and is the best rem edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28

men, impediments to marriage. and all forms of chronic, nervous, blood and pri- va te diseases.
 EVERY FORM OF PRIVATE DISEASE POSITIVELY CURED UNDER PLAIN GUARANTEE.
 Consultations at office or by mail are in- vited free.
 Treatment by mail to parties who cannot visit me. No written prescriptions; we fur nish all medicines.
 Birmingham Daily News: '"The News comments him Or Dozier) most cordially to all those in need of his services"
 Ape-Herald His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession"
 Alabama Christian Advocate: His pro- Sessional standing is unimpeachable and his character as gentleman and citizen Is above reproach."
 Office and Dispensary corner Third ave- nue and Nineteenth street, Birmingham, ALA
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The Only Through Line to Savannah, Ga.

The Central of Georgia is the only lin. operating through service to Savannah Elegant through sleeping-car service. Fa.t time; no delays. Convenient schedule. For particulars, call on
 SOLoN JACOBS,
 2Ol5 First Avenue, J. c. HALLE.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
HOARD WANTED

-----------------~~~-~-~ WANTED-Two nice rooms with good board for two. Private house preferred Address U. s. J., Box 265, city.
 12-27-3t
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REAL ESTATE

s2,000-24 lots 50x140 each, 1000 feet fronting car line, acre bearing orchard, fine we'll nice, we'll built 4-room and Broom cot tage. A beautiful property Improve ments alone worth the money. Half cash balance years. Today only at this price This means just what 1t says-today! No harm done If you see it and don't want it. Call at cnce. B. F. Eborn.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
FOR SALE.

$2,500-S-room 2-story house, corner lot, North Highlands, lot 125x30O. $3,250-The finest residence lot on South Highlands.
 $s5O-S nice lots, Parker station. Woodlawn, or will divide them. $32.50-Per foot for large choice lot, 11th av- enue and 16th street, South. s2500-Lot 25Ox200, new Groom cottage; well, cstern, barn, etc.; a beautiful place. S750-4-room house and good lots, Wood lawn.
 $6,00O-12-room house on choice street, close in pays 10 per cent on $6,500. s1,50o-S-room 2-story house, East Lake; improvements cost $2,500. $1,O00-Lot 50x190 4-room house, Avenue D. $s00A-room house, 1916 Avenue H. $2,500-6-room cottage, 4th avenue.
 CHICHESTER, YANCEY & ORR, Telephone 6O6. PA Fist Street. e1 oon | oooz-1to fro,+i,rr oor s1ina i mn fpet
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
DIR. 0. I. DOZIER SPECIALIST. Genito Urinary
 Surgery.

Q SA JN
 Cutaneous and venereal diseases, All delicate dis orders of sexual organs and pel- vic viscera of men and women, Cystitis, stricture, sexual weakness, prostititis, irreg- ularitieS of wo-
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
STOLEN

STOLEN-From corner avenue and zVth street, December 25th, about 1:9O D. m.' a black Remington bicycle No. 939So' with new tires, adjustable handle-bars. Any one returning same to L. & N. yard oitlce
 at 18th street, will be literally rewaroeo and no questions will be asked 12-2l-2t
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
SPRAYED OR STOLEN

SPRAYED OR STOLEN SPRAYED OR STOLEN-Last Saturday night, large brown horse hitched to doc tors phaeton. Liberal reward for same. Address 312-313 Chalifoux building.
 12-27-2t
The age-herald., 1899-12-28

$1 000-1, ,000x140 fronting car line 1000 feet, with cottage and 300 bearing fruit trees A gem. Today-not tomorrow! For $1,- GOO. B. F. Eborn.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
 SPRAYED.

 December 25 from my place near Adamswle, one small bay horse stands straight on hind legs; saddle marks on back. Heavy dark mane and tail. Reward for return to me at Adams vile. J. F. Busby..
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
FOIt RENT

ELECTRIC, Gas and Combination Fix lures, manufactured in Birmingham by United Electric Go. n-25-tf
The age-herald., 1899-12-28

KELLEY JOY, Civil and Mining Engi- neering; Draughtsmen. Room 211, Hood Bldg. Phone PTS. 11-30-tf
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
EGNINEERING

H. F. WILSON, JR., Civil and Mining En- gineering; Draughtsman. Phone 1102. 1921 1st avenue. 12-7-tf
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FOR SALE.

1-~S--~S7-~----~|-~-- Broom house; lot 1O0x14O; located on 11th street, between 11th and 12th avenues, South Highlands. Going to leave the city, otherwise money could not buy it. Wes- ley M. Smith, 2011 2d ave. 12-S-3t3
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-22
Not Flatterod at Home.
Nine Wards.

The worlds favorites in literature and
art meet with so much approval and fiat
terry that it is at times wonder how they
keep from becoming Unfortunately vain of
their achievements. Perhaps peep be-
hind the scenes, given by Mr., j. ID. Barry
in The Literary World, may do little to-
ward explaining the circumstance
The writer once paid IA visit with some
friends at the house of one of the greatest
of French painters. After looking at his
pictures the guests spoke of them admir-
ingly to the artists wife, She shrugged
her shoulders and replied coolly, "Oh, he
has nothing else to dor That French
painter would always possess the safeguard
Of having one person about him who
would not be profoundly impressed with
his performances.
An English novelist was equally we'll
circumstanced He used to say that his
wife never read book of his unless some
one either praised or reviled it SO much
that her curiosity was aroused, and his
daughter has been known TO remark on
several occasions that she had never read
one of her fathers stories
The wife of the author of several philo-
sophical books once remarked, We'll, it
may be fine thing to be married to a
great man, but it gets tiresome TO have a
husband who talks philosophy all the time
on the back stairs and everywhere else. :"
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-22

Mr.. Llewellyn Barton. whom the Demo
Gratis nominated for Mayor last night is
very reputable attorney of this city
and at present enjoys the honors of be-
ing member of the Democratic state
committee and president of the recently
organized Democratic club. Mr.. Barton
has had considerable experience as
Democratic candidate. having been the
nominee of his party for register of deeds
and register of probate in this county.
Ii follows that he bias had considerable
experience in being defeated, and hence
will be able to accept with good grace
the defeat that is in store for him In
the mayoralty campaign. 1t is not prob
able that ne would have been selected mad
the Democrats believed that there was
the slightest chance for them in this con-
test which, however, is not to MIR. Bar
toms discredit, since as a rule the Demo
crats of this town choose their best men
10 lead forlorn hopes.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-22

Since the Supreme Court declared that
the Mississippi suffrage qualification was
constitutional tho other southern states
have gradually been enacting. discriminat
Ing measures for the purpose of eliminat.
Ing the. negro vote. As 10 Is an essential
of these restrictive measures that they
shall distranchise the blacks without
affecting the whites, and as conditions
very materially differ in the different
states each states enactments differ in
some respects from any Others, though
the Mississippi plan Is the ground work
OF all of them. The scheme that North
Carolina Is about to submit 10 the people
Is perhaps the most open and undlsguised
plan for shutting out negroes and negroes
only OF any Of them. 1t prescribes an
educational propertyIand poll tax quail
heation for all voters. but that this may
not hit the whites 1t also provides that
any person possessing other qualihca.
tions can vote, whether he can meet the
new conditions or not, provided he or
his ancestors could have voted prior to
january !. 1857, that Is to say before the
hoSho Nnc ctcNhtcu 10 CltlZsDSDlp. his
is practically discriminating against a
race on account of Its previous condition
of servitude, and yet very likely 1t IS put
in such way that 1t may escape the con-
domination of the court. With free ballot
and a fair count this amendment would
never be ratified by the people of the state,
a large per cens of whom are blacks, but
Of course way will be found TO eff ectual-
ly suppress the black vote when 1t is
voted on. tbs not to be wondered at
that people grow very tired of long
windcd discussions about what Is consti-
tutional and what is unconstitutional
when state after state In the south sue.
coed in getting the baldest epactments
for evading the provisions of the four
tenth amendment by the Supreme Court.
and are Inclined to think that President
Capen has the right OF 1t when he says
that the constitution must bend to suit
the wishes of the people.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-22

admission that he used the phase "under
pretence Of experiment'-a phrass that
could suggest nothing but fraud-without
intending to convey any such impression
has certain amount OF tendency to
weaken his care ut the start in public ca
timation. A man so careless in the use
OF Language as he confesses that be was,
and to slow TO remove the impression 1t
was calculated to convey, may he suspect
ed of carelessness in arriving at his con.
illusions in regard to the general quality
Of the beef furnished,
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-22
CANNED BEEF BAD.
TESTIMONY BEFORE BEEF In.
CURRY COURT TUESDAY.

Witnesses Practically Unanimous That
Canned Beef was ofNo Use--No Evi-
dence of Use Of Chemicals ON Meat.
.Washington. February af.-The court Of
inquiry engaged In investigating thu beef
charges preferred by Cen. Miles continued
today. the hearing Of testimony bearing
upon the controversy. A number of army
officer who participated In the Santiago
campaign were heard. Practically with.
out exception the officers condemned the
canned roast beef furnished ms travel
ration and reviewed complaints
which the men very generally made, de-
claring 1T uppaiatable and wanting in
nutriment
On the other hand the refrigerated beef
suffered but little at the hands of today's
witnesses, it being generally conceded
that It was good when delivered from the
transports and when II esoaped the decom-
posing effect of the tropical sun en- route
to the several commands 10 was found to
be satisfactory. General commissary
methods In Cuba were inquired into TO-
day. Difficulty In preventing faint bsfore
cooking was expressed generally. There
was very little In today's evidence point
ing to any use Of chemicals upon this
beef. The contention OF General Miles
that the army In Cuba and Porto Rico
should have been supplied with herds Of
cattle or beef on the hoof instead of re-
frigerated beef was supported by every
witness who today gave bis opinion upon
this question. A feature Of today's ex
animation WINS the general assertion Of
witnesses that they would not have felt IL
to be their duty to men or army organiza
tion to make any special report upon the
beef had 1t not been foi the special orders
calling for such reports but rather would
have permitted the unsatisfactory ration
to pass without further notice as an Incl
dent to warfare and to the peculiarly try
ing circumstances with which the army
was confronted at the outbreak OF the
war. A number Of officers testified to the
belief that very small proportion OF
sick ness in Cuba was due to the beef or
unwholesome ratiops, they imputing II
rather to the climate, The examination
Of witnesses will continue tomorrow and
perhaps all OF this week In Washington
and the testimony henceforth Is expected
to be generally cumulative. Many officers
are to appear, among them being General
Joe Wheeler and Gov. Roosevelt. Late
this week or early next week, the court
will leave for Chicago and osher western
meat centers where IL will inspect the
packing houses of the firms which fur
nished beef to the army. A thorough
study OF the methods employed in prepsr
ing refrigerated and canned roast beef
will be made and witnesses will no ex-
amined in the different cities.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-22

While Gen. Otis is strong enough to
hold Manila and its outskirts against..all
corners. he is not strong enough In view
of the climatic conditions to pursue the
insurgents into the interior. Hence
there is strong probability that the de.
sultory warfare at long range will con
tinue around Manila for some time TO
come, perhaps until the rainy season has
gone by and the conditions are more
favorable for campaigning The serious
thing about the existing condition is that
1t keeps the troops constantly on the alert
and subjects them to a great many dis
comforts, in season when at the best
their environments are very disagreeable.
1t also interferes more or less with the
taking of precautions for the protection
Of their health. We can hardly hope that
our troops will get through the summer
without suffering a great many hardships
and losing good many men by stray
shots from the bush and by disease.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-22

The probability increases that an extra
session Of Congress will have to be called
In ort.er to enact some comprehensive
plan of army increase and reorganization.
The Hull bill has been reported to the
Senate and taken up by a large majority.
but the Democrats declare that they will
resort to tilituste ring rather than let 1t
pass. The Republicans Mt the same time
declare that they will never surrender
II both parties remain of the same minds
the bill cannot pass at this session, for as
there are no rules in the Senate to limit
debate the minority can easily prevent a
vote being taken before adjournment
The vital difference between the two
parties relates largely to increase of the
army. The Democrats profess to be will
ing to allow a temporary increase but
will not consent to the permanent increase
which the Hull measure calls for, while
the Republicans are determined that the
increase shall be permanent 1t would
seem to be difficult to compromise SO
radical difference as this, and hence it
looks as if nothing but complete surren-
der by one side or the other can avert an
extra session.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-22
THE REPUBLICAN CAUCUSES.
To the Editor Of the Press

To the Editor Of the Press:
The result OF the caucuses reminds me
of John Eden's lantern story. A farmer
broke his lantern, and he said to his
family II any of you go to the store today,
buy lantern. He was at work beside
the road and peddler came along and
he bought lantern; the peddler called
at the house and his wife bought IA Ian.
torn; and one of his sons was at store
and he bought lantern, another son
at another bought one. The result, the
farmer at night had four lanterns. Sc
Judge Robinson has the bright lights oil
Portland on hand iu about the same pro
portion.
Nine Wards.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-22
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CITY OF PORTLAND.
To the Electors of the City OF
POrtland:

Notice IS hereby given that the Board OF
Registration OF Voters OF said city, VIII be in
onen session at Room Number Eleven uil City
BnIlding upon each of the Twelve seoul n days
prior 10 the Municipal election, which occurs
On Monday, the sixth day OF March ueXt being
from February twentieth 10 March sixth, inclu-
siye The first nine secular days of said ses
sion, viz: February Twentieth 10 March First,
inclusive, Will be for tile purpose OF receiving
evidence touching the qualification OF Voters In
said city. and TO revise ana correct the Voting
Lists Of the several wards ih-ren from niue
O'Clock IN tile forenoon to one o'clock In the
afternoon from three Till five o'clock In the
afternoon ana from seven till nine in the even
ing excepting on the last day OF said session
March lst) when II will not b in session alter
Five O'Clock IN the afternoon. The sessions on
March end, 3rd aud Atm. Will be for the purpose
10 enable the Board to verify the correctness +
said lists and Tor closing up the records OF sai
session.
AGusTIs L, GERKlsH, ! Board Of
MONROE a. BLANCHARD. keristratton
MICHAEL 1. Me- ANN, of Voters,
Portland, February Is. isy9. iebIsdtu
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The Portland daily press., 1899-02-22

A great deal of the sensational aspect
of the beef Investigation has disappeared
with tie declaration of Gen. Miles that
he never intended to impute fraud to any
body in the "embalmed beef" matter He
admits that the words under pretence of
experiment" which he used before the
war commission did convey a suggestion
of that sort. and declares that they were
unfortunate" on that account, but
denies all imputationss of fraud contained
in newspaper interviews with him, claim
ing they were Misunderstanding or mis-
representations of what he said. He
sticks to his statement, however, that
much of the beef was UNFIT for use. and
this he win try to substantial before
the oommittss 1t seems to US that his