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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28
OFFER DECLINED.
Otis Refused Application of the Insur-
gents.

Washington, October 27.-Trfe war de-
nartnent mas received the following
Manila, October 27.-Adjrl.ant General,
Washington: Insurgent government SUD
united proposition to send five commits
sioners to Manila to arrange difficulties iat-
tending release of Spanish sick prisoners
and discuss peace conditions. Declined.
No negotiations necessary, as we Would
gladly receive all Spanish prisoners at our
lines, welcome from their cruel captivity
and labor for their welfare. Correspond
ence by mail. Oils.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28

sively and cured thousands of patients SUI
fering with all manner of private troubles,
Sexual Weakness, Syphilis. Structure, Con-
orrhoea, etc l. offer you a certainty of
cure NV charges are reasonable l may
be a stranger to you. If so, / refer you
with permission to First National Bank,
Alabama National Bank, Jefferson County
Savings Bank and Steiner Bros, Bankers,
as to my responsibility for my contracts.
I cure many patients by mail treatment
Write for prices and terms. Address DR..
Y. E. Holloway, Watts Bldg, Third Ave-,
and Twentieth street, Birmingham, Ala
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28
NEGRO LYNCHED.
Murderer Taken in Hand by a Georgia
Mob and Disposed of.

Macon, Ga, October 27-John COSBY,
negro, was lynched at Reagans mill, about
six miles from here late last night by a
mob from Twiggs county.
Goosby, few days ago, provoked a diff
ficulty with his employer, John Robinson,
Twiggs county planter, whiCGl resulted
in the negro cutting Robinsons throat.
Robinsons neighbors pursued Goosby and
he was. captured at his fathers house near
here. Robinson will probably recover.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28
Proclamation Declared Void

Cape Town, October 27.-Sir Alfred Mil
ner, governor of Cape Colony, and w. p.
Schleyner. the premier have issued a
proclamation declaring null and void the
proclamation of the Orange Free State and
asserting that portion of Cape Colony is
now Free State territory.
Sir Alfred Miners proclamation warns
all British subjects in the conoy of their
duty and obligations to the queen.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28
SENSATIONAL BILL
IN GHANCERY COURT
Want Live Receiver for Receiver
of the Dead.
WOODLAND CEMETERY co.
Charged That Some OF the Stockholders
Have Conspired to Obtain Con-
troll of the Property News
of the Courts

E. Erswell and L. w. Johns have been
charged with conspiracy in connection with
the MANAGEMENT of the Woodlawn Cemetery
company, and ]. A. VanHoose and X. A.
McAdory, large stockholders, have applied
for a receiver for the company. The petit
TONERS not only ask for a receiver, but
also that the president and other officers
be required to turn over all the books OF
the concern.
Messrs McAdory and VanHoose own
nearly 200 shares of the capital STOCK Oh
this concern and they invite other stock
holders to become parties to the complaint.
The Woodlawn Cemetery company was
organized in 1887 with a capital stock OF
$4,000 E. Erswell is president and L. w.
Johns is a stockholder, and these two per-
sons are named in the complaint as being
alleged conspirators in an attempt to ac-
quire control of the property through ir-
Irregularities. The bill is lengthy one and
recites the history of the company since the
time of organization.
City Court
In the city court yesterday afternoon
verdict in favor of the plaintiff was render
ed in the case of Schumacher and Busch VS..
]. b. and Jennie E. Wood. The case was
detinue suit
Circuit Court
In tho circuit court J. F. Blackman has
instituted proceedings for divorce against
his wife, Della Blackman. One of the
counts alleges adultery with one Charles
Allen, the defendants uncle.
Criminal Court
In the criminal court yesterday morning
a number of the mayor and board of alder
men appeal cases came up and among them
one of the Sunday violation cases. This
case was against ]. L. Levy, and Judge
Greene sustained Judge Feagin's decision
and fined Levy S.. Levy was charged with
doing Sunday business. Levy gave notice
OF appeal and will take the case to the.su-
preme court.
Chancery Court
The argument in the case of Noble ct al.
vs. the Eyton company ct al. was finished
and the case submitted. Judge Carmichael
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28

Jackson, Miss, October 27.-The follow
ing official bulletin was issued by the board
of health tonight:
"Three cases of yellow fever were. re-
ported to the state board today and one
death from yellow fever. "a
(Signed) 81 H. HUNTER, Secretary"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28
Eight Beers Killed

A dispatch from Buluwayo, Matabeleland,
reports encouragement on October II, when
an armored train was sent from Buluwayo
towards Mafeking and encountered a party
of Beers. In the fighting which ensued the
Beers lost eight killed.. but the.e was no
casualties among the train crew.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28
DR.. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES

Most men fail in
business by trying
to do too many
things. To4be snc-
eessful every one
should select some
one special business,
and to that devote
his whole time and
attention. For the
past thirteen years
in the city of Biz
mingham, Ala, l
have treated exclu-'
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28
Young Encounters Enemy

Manila, october $50 a. m.)-General
Young's column left San Isdro yesterday
morning at daybreak, moving northward in
the direction of Santa Rosa encountered the
enemy strongly entrenched just beyond the
Tuboatin river. A brisk fight ensued, and
the rebels were repulsed. Two Americans
were killed and one injured. Persuit was
impossible on account of the width and
depth of the stream.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28
oner. Gratefully Accepted

London, October 27.-The government has
gratefully accepted the offer of. the Ameri-
can women in England to equip the steam
err Maine, which has been lent without
charge to the British government by the
Atlantic Transport company, as hospital
ship for use in South African waters.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28
Coal Prices Up

Phtsburg, Pa, October 27.-Prices of coal
have been advanced about Is cents a ton.
The Pittsburg Coal company, the railroad
combination, has made this official an
nouncment- ito the trade. No reason Is
given for the advance .u,.a,.,.s
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28
SEVEN HUNDRED Beers DEFEATED
BY BRITISH FORCES NEAR KIMBERLY
Continued From First Page

: COnt1nued From Flrst PageJ.
and captured commander of the German
contingent of the Boer forces, is the same
individual who acted as Cetewayo's mill
tary adviser in Jhe Zulu war, and Who,
after the battle of Uluandi, offered 1000
pounds as a reward for the capture of the
fugitive chief.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28

Capetown, October 27.-Great Indignation
has been caused by the announcement that
Dr. Hoffman, a member of the Cape house
of assembly, with a party of assistants is
going to the Transvaal to do ambulance
work 1t is suspected that he will give in
formation to the enemy.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28
Nc diatiOn Urged

The Hague, October 27.-At today's meet
dng of the committee of the second chamber
on the foreign budget a resolution was
adopted urging the government to offer to
mediate between the Transvaal and Great
Britain.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28
To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure. E. w. Groves signature is on each
box. Csc.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28
Castle at Madeira

London, October 27.-Late advlces an
ncunce that the Dunyegan Castle has ar
. rived at Madeira.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28
Mules at Manila

Washington, October 27.-The army trans
port Port Albert has arrived at Manila
with 493 mules, losing only three on the
trip.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28
Two New Cases at New Orleans


New Orleans, October 27.-T,he board of
health reports TWO new cases and no death.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28

The argument in the case of Noble ct a
VS.. the Elyton company ct al. was finishe
and the case submitted. Judge Carmicha
has not yet rendered decision.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

emphasis "ghat / will continuc 20 on
gage In that production 81 long as | rnd
v.oaJors of the law who deserve A. In
this particular respect he'll ls my long
,u,t Hero ln oregon W. pay SIS a day
TO dish it out 20 deserving persons And
might say TO YOU tha, | regret. ior tho
sake " the greatest Industry In tho
northwest. tho failure u the officials OF
Washington % keep a supply OF the same
brind or hades on hand for the use OF
the fisheries department OF that states
government. Al the close Of last sea.
son a. yuu know. several Washington
caHnerlcs were allowed to operate for
some time after August 10, on the ore
gon side they We're all made 90 observe
the law
II do not wish to make any unklnd
statements regarding Mr. LAt,le. but |
DO think he should aid me In enforcing
the law. lie has Slg,J which may be used
for this purpose. while have bu, 800.
His proposition 10 bear less than one
quarter ot the expense IL. think. very
unfair as Il should be az much to his
interest as 90 mine to see tna, the law
Is enforced.
However II Commissioner Little will
not cooperate with me, will go at Il
single handed II il my duty TO enforce
that law. and propose TO do so Any
compromise by which the Industry would
suffer ls out OF the question. 20 far as
I am concerned"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19
PERSONAL MENTION.

Sam J German, the salmon broker. Is
In the city.
Mr. Thad Trulllnger Is spending Sun
day In the city
Miss Nora conycrs. OF Ciatskanle. Is
visiting In the city.
Fish Commissioner Mcclure returned
TO Portland last evening.
Contractor Normlle returned last night
from a visit TO Portland
Senator ]. O. Megler and Mrs. Megler,
.of hrookileld. are In the city.
Sergeant Colley, Of Fort Stevens. was
In tho city yesterday on business,
Contractor Palmberg returned from a
business trip to Portland last night,
]. y. Laws will leave for his initial trip
over the A. & e. today. He will return on
the night train.
Miss Violet Bowlby leaves on today's
steamer for California, where she will
visit Tor a few weeks.
Zera Snow. the well known Portland
attorney, accompanied by Mrs. Snow.
was In Astoria yesterday
Isaac Stern, OF Portland. manager OF
the Portland Trading Stamp Company,
was In the city yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. H. Johannsen. OF
Seaside arrived In the city last evening
for visit Of a few days with friends.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19
COMMISSIONER INQUIRE
EXPLAINS HIS POSITION
Means to Enforce rhe Fishing Laws
Whether or Not Commissioner Little
Co-operates with Him.

Fish Commissioner Mcclure was seen
by a representative OF the Asiorian yes
teruay regarding the recent criticisms OF
his conduct by Senator ]. G. Megler and
| Dan Markham Mr. Mcclure states that
he IL not desirous Of engaging In con-
| troversy with citizens Of Washington as
TO the duties Of the oregon commissioner.
but that his sole aim and object Is 70
uphold the fishing laws OF this state For
the purpose Of patrollng the Columbia
river and arrestlng persons who violate
the fishing laws, the oregon fish COM
missioner Is allowed $500 year. The ex-
pense OF maintaining this patrol boat.
Mr.. Mcclure says, is &ls a day.
when / engaged the Juneau 10 pa
troll the river" he said, II wrote Mr.
Little the Washington commissioner. and
asked him II he would Cooperate with
me in enforcing the fishing laws. as had
been the custom In past years HIS re-
ply was decidedly negative. He said he
had no money for the purpose, and ex-
pressed his strong aversion to any inter
ference by me on the Washington side Of
the river. / had explained 10 him that
Judge Bellinger who rendered several de-
clslons covering the jurisdiction ques
ton had instructed me as 10 my author
ity 10 make arrests on both sides Of the
river, and In his reply Mr.. Little set forth
that the attorney general Of Washington
his legal adviser, disagreed with Judge
Bellinger's construction Of the law.
Again, on March 10 wrote him,
notifying him that ! would proceed 10
enforce the law, making arrests II neces-
sary, on the north shore as well as the
Oregon shore. received reply five days
later, in which Mr.. Little stated his
willingness to assist In maintaining the
patrol boat by contributing "a day
therefor but absolutely declined to pay
half the expense Of the boat, 80 a day,
saying It was out OF the question.
Now, here Is the situation: The fish
ing laws must be enforced What are
my duties? As fish commissioner Of Ore |
gon, with no other object and purpose
than to build up the salmon industry. |
and 10 carry the laws into effect / must
see that the close season Is observed. |
When Oregon was admitted to the Union |
the enabling clause provided that # |
should have Jurisdiction over the waters
Of the Columbia river. Cases tried In the |
higher courts have determined my right !
10 make arrests and seizures on the |
side as wei as the Oregon |
side 1 propose to be guided by these |
decisions and particularly that Of Judge |
Bellinger, and will make arrests on the |
north shore wherever find fisherman |
who Is violating the law. Neither Mr.. |
Little, Mr.. Markham, nor Senator Meg |
Ter can dlssuade me from this perform
Ance Of my duty.
I'm Mr. Markhams letter appears the |
statement that Little has raised fish,
while have raised hell II this is his |
for the enforcement of the |
law, plead guilty to the charge, and / |
assure you" continued Mr.. Mcclure, with |
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

The preliminary examination OF Mamma
Korpp,la. charged with assault upon q
man named Erickson, Of New Astoria.
was to have been held before Judge
Hughes yesterday morning, Erickson.
the complaining witness. was too M 90
appear In court however. and the exam
ination was continued until Tuesday az.
ternoon, when Erickson. II is thought.
will be well enough 10 appear. Korppla.
pending examination, is in jail.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19
POSTAGE TO BE REDUCED TO ONE
CENT.

The enormous Increase In the number oil
letters carried in the U. s. mails makes
II certain that tho rate Of postage must
eventually be reduced to one cent an
ounce. The president who succeeds In
getting such a measure through congress
will hold n high place In the esteem OF
The people, but no higher than the esteem
IN which everybody nolds Hostetter's
Stomach Bltters. This medicine has an
unequalled record In reducing the Sick
ness of mankind. II gets at the starting
point VI the disease by acting upon the
stomach direct helping that important
organ in It's duty Of dlgestlng food. It
makes good appetltes, allays nervousness,
stimulates the kidneys, and makes run
down men or women feel like a new
person. Try IT,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19
CALL FOR WARRANTS.

Notice is hereby given to all parties
holding Clatsop county warrants en-
dorsed prior to January /, 1897, to present
the same to the county treasurer at HIS
office, 1G Tenth street, for payment.
Interest ceases after this date.
Dated this Nth day OF March, 1899.
II. c. THOMPSON, Co. Treasurer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

The residents OF New Astoria are much
elated over the prospects OF a building
boom there this summer The sale Of the
Kindred property has given rise to
much speculation and the belief Is cur
rent tina, the purchasers will erect docks
and warehouses on the property this sum.
mer. The Improvement OF Pacific avenue
will commence Monday. A portion Of
the street Is already opened and when
fully improved will be fine thorough
fare.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19
Positions Secured

We aid those who want government po-
sltions, $1,000 places under Civil Service
rules; 5000 yearly appointments. War
creates demand for 1000 employees with
In months.
Bureau Of Civil Service Instruction,
La Fifth Street. Washington, D. C.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

VIII Madison gave a private concert
to a few Of his friends at his Eleventh
street store last evening The music was
furnished by two ladies from the Sal
walton Army, who rendered several
touching solos. Several gentlemen were
engaged in a rounce game at the time
and the entertainment was particularly
enjoyed by them. Refreshments in the
shape Of War Crys followed the vocal
and instrumental music.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19
REAL EsrArE rRANsTERs

w. w. Parker ct al TO II. B. Parker,
undivided half Of lot /, block 1885,
ShlYely's .........,.,,........,,. $500
Rogers Trust Company ct al to
Mary. Dalglty lot 2, block 12l,. Nc
Clure's ....... ...... ...,.,............ H6
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

Money to lcan-Ferguson Bros.
Best K-csnt meal. Rising sun restaur-
ant. Ga Commercial street
Best California wine 70 cents per gal-
Ion Alex. Gilbert. sole agent for Astoria.
Telephone a
For Sale-Gents Crescent bicycle. used
only three months; good as new. In
Quire az this ofice.
waIlsend coal and coke is The best for
domestic purposes. For sale by the AS
eoria Gas Light Co.
Opening days Of spring millinery at
Mrs NJ. McKenzie's on Tuesday and
Wednesday. March n and .
Wanted-A girl for general nousework.
A small family and nrst-cass wages
paid. Address N. AstOrian ONCE
Millinery opening Wednesday, March .
and following days at Miss McRae's, cor
ner Of Commercial and Tenth streets
The Parior now manufactures ali its
own chocolates. They are made only OF
the finest materials and are the most de-
licious in the city.
Woolens and isnnels will not shrink or
harden when Naptha Soap is used. it's
the cheapest laundry soap in use. Three
bars, 3 cents. Rogers, druggist.
: Handsome, unincumbered, wealthy
widow. genial and generous, excellent
character, seeks husband and adviser.
Address Faithful" Box AZ, No. 1882
Third avenue, New York.
At the Congregational church today
there will be preaching at Il a. m. and
1880 D. m. by the Rev. D. B. Gordon.
Sunday school viii be held at 2:l5 p. m.
Everyone is welcome at all services.
AS is usual on Saturday. business was
very good with local merchants yester-
day. The fine weather brought many per-
sons In from the country. and outgoing
steamers carried full loads Of freight.
In the county clerks ofice yesterday
Alfred sutter and Gustaf Magnus oester-
berg, natives Of Sweden. and Henrik
Kininutty, a native of Russia, declared
their intentions to become American citi-
Eens.
Services at the Norwegian and Danish |
NJ E. church. East Astoria. will be held |
today at II a. m. and 1880 p. m. Rev |
NJ. Hansen Of Reedville, Ore, will de- |
liver the sermons, both morning and |
evening
The National will be closed this evening
and will be papered and decorated ,
throughout The place will open We'd
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

The Eclipse Hardware Company keeps
complete line OF fishing boat supplies.
Stoves bailers. cooking utensils. etc. are
always on hand and sold al very low
figure.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

The British ship Troop, wheat laden.
is on the way down the river and Is ex.
pected 20 arrive at Astoria today.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

The government tug Mendell came up
from Fort Stevens and is awaiting Or
ders from the engineer department.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

The National will be closed this evening
and will be papered and decorated
throughout. The place viii open We'd
nesday under the management OF Lee
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

The British ship Birkdale arrived In
tow from Portland and was towed to sea
yesterday. She gees to Queenstown for
orders and carries gee barrels of -four,
valued at $4,000.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

Fish Commissioner Mcclure. before re.
turning TO Portland last evening. stated
that but few Astoria fishermen had made
application for licenses thus far. He
had been in the city for two days. and
was somewhat disappointed at the fail
.ure OF the local fishermen to call at his
office and secure licenses. He wishes to
impress upon fishermen the necessity OF
securing licenses before the opening OF
the open season as a rush Will be thus
ayerted.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

The steamer Signal finished discharg-
ing coal yesterday at the Pacific Coast
company's coal bunkers. She will leave
out today for Gray's harbor TO load
lumber for San Francisco.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

For Sale-Gent's Crescent bicycle. used
only three months; good as new. In
Quire az this ofice.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

The yacht Shamrock. now being built
in England to make a try for the Amerl-
can cup. will have a mast Of Oregon
pine. The stick is over 100 feet long. Ore
gcn pine beats the world for spars.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

WaIlsend coal and coke Is the best for
domestic purposes For sale by the As
toria Gas Light Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

Services at the Norwegian and Danish
n. E. church, East Astoria. will be held
today at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Rev.
NJ. Hansen, Of Reedville, Ore, will de-
liver the sermons, both morning and
evening.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

Opening days Of spring millinery at
Mrs. NJ. McKenzies on Tuesday and
Wednesday, March q and %
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

Schmidt Bros. will commence the erec-
tion Of netracks and woodward adjoin-
ing their coldstorage tomorrow The site
is on the west side Of the coidstorage and
the netracks will be 345 feet long Le-
beck & Palmberg have the contract. II
is said that, when the codstorage and
outside improvements are finished, the
plant will be the largest and most com
plete Of any similar plant in the world.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

The ElmOre arrived in yesterday from
Tillamook.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

wanted-A girl for general nousework
A small family and frst-cass wages
paid. Address n. Astorian once.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

The British ship Rudyan Castle and the
French bark Les Adelphus are now due
at this port. the latter being out 10
days from Algoa Bay. The Les Adelbhus
is disengaged. her charter having expired
about three weeks ago
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

Herring who viii conduct It IN the
future. An oyster cafe will be run in
connection with the saloon by z. Tabell,
OF the Columbia oyster house.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-19

Best californiA wine % cents per gai-
lon Alex. Gilbert. sole agent for Astoria.
Telephone a