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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-18
MEXICO PROSPEROUS.
Diaz Says Relations With
Other Powers Are
More Friendly.

City Of Mexico, Sept. 17.-President
Laz opened congress last night his
message was a long one, dealing with
the varied phases during the past half
year The president said
Our relations with foreign countries
have experienced no alteration except
in the favorable sense. An eXtradition
treaty with the United States is now
IN operation, extradition treaties have
been negotiated and will be submitted
10 their congress; also treaty OF com
merce and friendship with Holland viii
be made operative"
IN regard to the treaty at The Hague
me president said: las a consequence
VI our participation in the peace CON
ference at The Hague our union Win
- principal powers and with me
CIlted States was represented In TINS
permanent court of international JUS
tlce; She will also be represented in the
odlo court, which is to be composed OIL
MINISTER'S accredited at The Hague. For
ms purpose our diplomatic represent
G S.h IN Holland will soon be re-estap-
r md for having been apprised that
Ioland viii accredit to Mexico her
ton.
regarding the yellow fever, the eX-
oSullVe remarked: There has been IN
.ease IN yellow fever during recent
cLhs II has assumed an alarming
oo,rSaracter and threatened the health of
co points which are in constant
ttSSl1linunication with that port. Never
r netSs, measures prescribed by the
beu'auons of the board of health have
tbo eu taken and the department feel
hwy WIZ effectually stamp it out ana
nn ra,.I,,,!d health conditions will again
c,i ne federal revenues for the past tis-
S,. year We're estimated at $51, 600,
~ oS' rose TO S590OO,000. The conversion
NM lhe gold debt has resulted in the
bai S' favorable terms during the past
broaI,E year Regarding the Yaqui out
bay"oN ~ the president says the rebels
misL peen defeated in various Skin
tib, at and it may now be expected
The tho small forces of troops will bring
revolt ifVoit TO an end while the MAYA
sunnroalIl ucatan viii also be speedily
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-18
FEUDisTs JAILED.

London, Ky, Sept. 1.-THE two Crit
fms were today moved from London to
Barbourville, Ky, and from there, I'M
der escort Of the state guards, they
no demonstrations. The guards, by
Gov Bradley's orders. will stay at
Manchester until further orders.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-18
RuTz BEATS FARNHAM.

providence. r. L. Sept. Nv. A.
putz Of New Haven, the sprint rider,
dafeated Jack Farnham Of Boston this
afternoon in the first motor paced race
.hold at the Hill Grove cycle track. Ruiz
took the lead from the start and had
tapped his opponent twice "heh Parh-
nam was obliged to quit,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-18
LUcANIA DELAYED.

New York. Sept. 1.-THE Cunard line
steamer Lucania arrived at her dock
today from Liverpool, about two hours
behind time The primary cause of the
delay was the strike at Liv-
erpool which compelled the steamship
company to man the great steamer with
boys and inexperienced men as fire.
men who were unable to keep up steam
to the standard required.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-18
lombard SUBIG BAY.
Charleston Pours Hot Shot
Into Filipino
Town.

Manila. Sept. II. The United
states protected cruiser Charles
ton began heavy bombardment Of the
forts on Subig bay Thursday. Little
or no injury was DONE The monitor
Monterey and the gunboat Concord are
returning to Subig bay to continue the
bombardment.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-18
PAPERS ON WAY.
Case OF Condemned Soldiers VIII Be
Looked Into at Washington.

Looked Into at Washington.
Washington, Sept. 1.-THE secretary
Of war; in response to numerous re-
quests, cabled Gen. Otis regarding the
two men of the Sixteenth infantry, who,
according to the press dispatches, had
been sentenced to death in the Philip
pines A reply was received tonight.
1t said that there was a third private
now about to be tried in connection
with the same affair, and when the
court martial had concluded the pa
pers will be forwarded to Washington.
The two men sentenced are Corporal
Danlhoff and Private Inman of the Six
tenth. The papers cannot reach WASH
ington in less than 30 days The name
of the third soldier involved has not
been made public.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-18
PROVISIONS CAPTURED.
Police Thwart an Attempt to Supply
Guerin's Commlssary.

Paris, Sept 17-Last night the police
surprised an attempt to provision NJ.
Jules Guerin and his anti-Semite con-
panions at the headquarters Of the anti
Semitic league, in the Rue de chabrol.
-Four revolver shots were fired, it In
unknown by whom, and two arrests
werc made today in connection with tho
incident
Both the arrested persons were liber-
ated this evening. They declare that
some of their party We're shot and
wounded by the police. President Lou
bet has returned to Parts
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-18
FINISHING TOUCHES.

New York, Sept. 1.-THE new battle
ship Kearsarge arrived here today from
Newport News and anchored off Temp
kinsville She will proceed to the navy
yard probably tomorrow where her hull
will be scraped and painted, preparato.
ry to her trial trip which is slated for
September 25 off the New England
cnast
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-18

night and will endeavor to preserve or
der. Forty miners from the Herrin
mines are reported to have left that city
for here armed with Krag-J orgenson
rifles and determined to assault the
white miners here.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-18
JoKAI MARRIED.

vienna. sept, 17.-The Hunsar r.i,
novelist, Maurus Jokai' now ~ - it'9 p"da
vear was married Yesterday es q. p Ara-
Pest e . sHn a girl of eighteen
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-18
WEATHER REPORT.

MOI sept, IT, ~ Local forecast for
-ln5a Fair cooler Monday night;
aus shifting to northeriy.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19
A GREAT TREAT;
VALENTINE ABT TONIGHT
The Master of the Mandolin at Seals
Hall This Evening

To the music-loving public of Birming-
ham, Valentine Abt, the mandolin virtuoso,
who is said to be the greatest living man
dolinist in America, will be introduced to-
night. The press of the country speaks In
the highest terms of praise of this gifted
artist and it is safe to presidtc that those
WHO hear him at Seals tonight will be de-
lighted. The following are some of the
notices taken from exchanges:
The central figure, of course, was Va1en-
tine Abt, who has justly earned the repu-
ttion of being the most finished mandolinist
known to tine musical world. He has sue
ceeded in raising the tremulous and touch
ing music of his favored instrument to a
standard it ha sI1ever before reached among
musicians. In his perfect rendition of the
Andante from Mendelssohn's Concerto there
came from his mandolin a harmony that
touched the heart, while in the playing of
Souvenir de Posen, a sparkling compost
ton of Wienitwskfs earlier days, his exc
cution was marvellous as he put his audi
ence on The qui vive to lose not one of the
sweet tones which seemed to float out from
his mandolin. One of his encores was the
simple little Scotch ballad Annie Laurie,
and the sweet old song became, under his
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19
THE AUCTION SALE
OF Lots at Tuxedo Park by Sessions
Land Company

For several days the Sessions Land COM
pany advertised grand excursion, free
barbecue and free ride on the occasion of
their big auction sale of lots at Tuxedo
Park. and Tuesday afternoon, according to
schedule, several carloads of people left the
city, and many more went from Ensey and
other suburbs, to attend the big auction
sale, which was in every way success.
A splendid barbecue was served to the
assembled crowds and good music was dis
pensed by Memolis band. The company
had advertised that they would sell one
hundred lots in many minutes, and did
even more than they promised; they sold
125 lots in less than 100 minutes, and while
the people secured some big bargains in
valuable real estate. The result was satis-
factory to the land company.
The success of this sale, as well as that
of this property from the time it was first
put upon the market, is due, probably
more than any other OF Mr.. r. NJ. Conway,
who has occupied the responsible position
of property manager. Mr.. Conway is a
splendid and experienced real estate man,
and one of the best and most original adj
vertisers ever in this city, and is as an
agreeable and complete gentleman as he
is a shrewd business man.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19
series of Concerts TO
Be Given at State Fair

There will be a series of fine musical re-
cftals each day of the state fair, which Will
not conflict in any way with the concerts
of the Mexican band. Mrs. james Bowron,
the director of the department of music
has arranged for a series of reeitals when
will be given by the students and the mu-
steal faculty of the various schools in the
city. and by local musical clubs. Mrs
Bowron intends making this feature OF the
fair as attractive as possible, and she has
been assured of the cooperation of many
of the well known musicians in the city.
Miss Rowley, of the Academy of Music, Will
give "a recital during the fair, and Mr..
Williams, of the Apollo club, will also ar
range for one of his usual brilliant con-
eerts. The musical faculty of the Pollock
Stephens and the Birmingham Seminary
musical events will be held in the head
quarters at the fair of the Jesse French
Piano company. The recitas will contribute
SO much pleasure at the fair that the fair
association, and especially the woman's
board will be greatly indebted to the mu-
sicans of the city who will contribute their
time gratuitously. The programmes are be-
ing arranged and will be announced later.
1t can be safely said that the concerts I'M
der the auspices of the musical department
of the fair will be one of its most brilliant
and attractive features.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19
Popular Games Tor Halloween.

The following clipped from an exchange
may give some hints to hostesses who are
planning Hallow cen parties:
The making of silhouettes Is popular
Hallowe' en- photography. Provide sheet
of smooth writing paper for each guest, and
when ready for the silhouette place sheet
of paper on the wall for each one who is to
be "taken;" seat the subject in front of it
and put out all the lights but the one that
throws the shadows on the paper Care
should be taken in the adjustment of the
light and the posing of the subject, so that
the shadow of the head thrown on the pa
per will make a reasonably accurate pro-
file Then the operator should outline the
head and bust on the paper with soft lead
pencil and cut out from the sheet with
scissors. If one does not mind the extra
trouble this can be cut out again from
black paper and when pasted on the brown
makes a veritable and life-like silhouette.
If there are several operators at work, each
screened with a single candle to throw the
reflection, it will be possible to take num-
Der of these silhouettes for souvenirs of the
occasion.
A game that is not entirely new and yet
especially appropriate for the occasion is
known as clairvoyance." 1t is especially
enjoyable for this evening of mystery, be-
cause it always proves mystifying to the
uninitiated. Take some particular person
who understands the game to play the role
of medium, and send her from the room, an
empty chair being reserved for her next to
the person who is in collision with her.
When she leaves the room some word Is
determined upon by the rest of the party,
for instance horse" and when the medium
returns her task is to tell what the word is
without any questions. She is summoned
sits down next TO her friend, and while all
present are seated in circle, with Joined
hands, the one who was in the room and
hence knows the word, spells it to the
medium by tapping with finger upon the
palm of her hand, the number of taps being
equal to the number of the letter in Sc
quence In the alphabet. For instance, eight
taps for the H, then quite a pause; fifteen
taps for o, etc. When the medium an
nounces the work successfully, those not
knowing the secret cannot understand it at
all, and 1t is even more mystifying when it
is explained that it is based upon some Pc
culiar mental action.
Fortune-telling in every possible form
will be the order of the evening, and any
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19
NEW GERMAN WARSHIP
Emperor William Christens Addition to
His Fleet

Hamburg, October 1S.-A new German
warship was launched here today in the
presence of Emperor William. She was
chrstened Kaiser Harder Crosse by DR.
Won Monkeburg, burgomaster of Hamburg
At a banquet given in the town hall after
the launching, Emperor William said
Germany is in bitter need of a strong
fleet. The mighty emporium of Hamburg
recognizes what the German people can
do when united, and on the other hand
how necessary to our interests abroad is
the strengthening of our naval forces. If
the classes of reinforcement had not been
refused me during the first eight years of
my reign. despite my urgent requests and
admonitions, with scorn and even mockery
how different matters would have been
now. We would be able to push our thriv-
ing trade and commerce over the sea. Yet
the feeling for these things is only slowly
gaining ground In the German fatherland,
which unfortuna tely has spent its strength
only too much in fruitess factional strife"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19
An Alabama Girl Maid of
Honor to KnOxviIle's Queen

A private letter received in the city gives
the following details of Knoxville street
fair and flower parade at which an Ala
bama girl was maid of honor to the
queen:
Knoxville closed her annual trades dis
play and street fair Friday with a. gor
geous flower parade in which the leading
society people of the city were represented.
The queens float was occupied by Miss
Augusta Mckelden who was crowned
flower queen of the carnival The four
maids of honor, among whom were Miss
Margaret Armstrong, of Selma, Ala, ocou-
pied an deliberately decorated trap which
was the recipient of many compliments
upon It's beauty and lite occupants. Knox
ville's Carnival this year surpassed all pre-
vious ones in every respect and was fit
tingly closed by the exquisite flower
parade"
Miss Armstrong is we'll known here in So
ciety where she visited a winter or two
ago. She is a niece of Mrs. Joseph Hardie,
of Birmingham.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19

lingering, a new revelation to all present
1t is seldom an Indianapolis audience has
manifestly been more highly peased.-In-
dianapohs Sentinel.
Valentine Abt is postmaster of the man
dolin. He has but to touch its strings and
they respond with melody and tender music,
music that touches every sense, that sends
the. blood chasing through your veins. The
mandolin sang its song of love and passion;
it sang of the sunny southern land; 1t
sang of war and victory; and then it
whispered softly as a breath of the
summer winds The audience sat as in
a spell, then gave Mr.. Abt the recognition
that he so fully deserved. The house
echoed and re-eehoed with applause, and
Mr.. Abt had scored a distinct triumph
Rochester Herald.
Mr. Valentine Abt, the celebrated mando-
linist was heard at TIE Academy of Music
last night. The audience large and
gave the artist a most enthusiastic recep-
ticn. Mr.. Abt has accomplished what few
thought possible of accomplishment with
the mandolin. lie has, to a very great de-
gree, overcome The mechanical incompati-
bility of the mandolin. He played the An
dante from Memberships Concerto, op
ca, with marvellous results in cantabile eff
fect.-Kansas City Journal.
He is indeed a phenomenal mandolinist,
and has solved apparently all the solvable
difficulties Of the instrument. Not only is
his pose as graceful as that of the tradi-
tional troubadour (for The plays in stand
ing position without any rest for his instru-
menO, but he performs with apparent ease
selections that makes the eyes of the aver
age player stand out with surprise In the
Andante from Memberships Concerto he
achieved remarkable range of expression
brom forte to pianissimo. His most re-
markable feat was the rendition of Mem
deissohns Spring Song as a duo for one
mandolin, in carrying the air and accom-
paniment apparently distinct from each
ouher.-Washingto Post.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19
In Society.

IN S0cietY.
Mrs. Charles s. Simmons has returned
frcm New York.
William NJ Walker and Hugh Morrow
left yesterday for Trussville on a bunting
trip.
Mrs. George C. Ball returned last night
from Atlanta.
Mrs. George C. cruiksaank returned a
few days ago from Tuscaloosa.
There will be an informal gathering al
the South Highland Presbyterian church
Friday evening. All the members of tho
congregation are cordially invited to he
present, and the evening win be entirely of
a social nature.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter b. Mckenzie and
their yourls daughter, Miss Claude McI<en-
ze, of Eufaula, who have recently located
in Birmingham, will take house in Tenth
avenue for the winter.
The Whist club was entertained on
Tuesday by Mrs. William G. Estes, and
the prize was won by Mrs. B. L.. Wyman.
Mrs. ]. p, Ross has returned from New
York.
The members of the Highland Book club
were the guests yesterday OF Mrs. l.. q.
Woodson. The following papers were read:
'lIhe Opium War-Duke of Wellington"
Mrs. Gage.
"Sir Robert Peel-diis Administration
Mrs Nelson.
"Parliament-The Three Estates of the
Realm Mrs. Campbell.
Current Events" Mrs. Tanner.
Miss Alva Bradford entertained the Nine
teenth century club yesterday. The papers
We're devoted to Assyra and Persia, the
discussions being led by Mrs. Hugh Mcr-
row.
Miss Eloise Johnston and Miss Ada John
ston left yesterday for Columbus, Miss.
The jefferson Volunteers have issued in-
vitations for the opening of their armory
on Tuesday evening" October "a, at $3.50
o'clock. There will be dancing after IL.
Mrs. j. c. Luttrell, of Knoxville, Is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. B. f. Moore.
The Little Jokers will meet This afternoon
at 3 o'clock with Mrs. Hampton Smith.
Among the brilliant social functions of
the winter will be a reception by Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph r. Smith, Jr ON Friday even
Ing November 8, when they will formally
present to society their young daughter,
Miss Annie Smith, and their niece, Miss
Mary Lou Smith. Both of these young
girls are extremely pretty and attractive
and will be among the most popular bellies
of the season.
Chancellor Kirkland, of Vanderbilt uni
versity will address the womans congress
at the fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Drake will leave to-
day to visit relatives and friends at Hunts
vile.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19
A dream of luxury-a Texie
Cigar.
ROOMS WANTED.

Parties having rooms, with
or without board, to rent in
the city will please write, CIV
ing location and number of
beds and price for same. Also
parties living at East Lake,
Woodlawn, Avondale, West
End, Elyton, North Birming-
ham, and in fact all suburban
towns will do likewise. Ad-
dress "Information Bureau
State Fair" Birmingham, Ala.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19
VIII Explore .abyssinia

London, October 1S-Fitzhugh White
house, of Newport, r. l., accompanied by
several Englishmen, will leave England on
October "A with an exploring expedition for
Abyssinia. The British residents in Abyss
sinia are helping in the arrangements and
the ROYAL Geographical society of London
mas lent the expedition a number of vaiua-
BILE Instruments. The expedition will 50 to
western Abyssinia by way of Ads Abeba,
where Mr.. Whitehouse will be received by
Emperor Menelik. Mr. Whitehouse will
take sixty aimed men, eighty Semali and
Abyssinian porters and ninety camels
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19
Mrs. winsIow,s Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by
MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL
DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PER-
Feet SUCCESS. 1t soOTHES the CHILD,
SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN;
CURE WIND COLIC, and Is the best rem
edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists
In every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for MRS. Winslows Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents
q hottie
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19
Mexican Band TO Give Concert
For Woman's BUILDING Fund

The fair association will arrange with the
Mexican band for a concert to be given
during The fair, the proceeds from which
will go to the fund of the Alabama Wo-
mans Building association.
This announcement will be of interest to
the club women of the city who are at pres
ent investigating ways and means. This
special concert by the Mexican band will
be given, it is understood on Monday even
ing, November 10, when the fair will proba-
bly, be at it's height.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19
W0man's Board of State
Fair Will Meet Today

This afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the
Womans club will be held meeting of all
women who have been appointed to work
for the fair-officers, directors, superinten-
dents, chairman and members of commit
tees. All director, superintendent and
chairmen are expected to give full reports
of their work. If 1T is impossible for any
to attend in person written reports are
requested.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19
Flower bulbs cheap. Godden's.
Horse Sale at Nashville

The inaugural horse sale under the
management of the New Tennessee Breed
ers association will take place at Cumber-
land Park. Nashville Tenn, November 2,
and L. The stock catalogued consists of
horses, thoroughbreds, ponies, etc. For
catalogues address ]. w. Russwum secre-
tary, Nashville, Tenn.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19
Relief in Six Hours

Distressing kidney and bladder disease re-
lieved in six hours by New Great South
American Kidney Cure" 1t is a great sur
prise on account of Its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain in bladder, kidneys
and back, in male or female. Relieves re-
tention of water almost Immediately. If
YOU want quick relief and cure this Is the
remedy. Sold by Collier Drug Co., Bir-
mingham, Ala.
2-28-thurs lfrj-sat-1yr
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19
Prof. WeiSSner,

DANCING SCHOOL
ELKS' HALL, FOURTH AVENUE AND
TWENTIETH STREET.
Dancing, Delsarte and Physical Culture.
Children Monday Friday and Saturday,
to p. m. Adults, Monday and ThurVlay.
S to $3.50 D. m.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19
REMOVAL NOTICE.!

We have moved our billiard
parlor and cigar stand to No.
Is N. goth St., back of Ala.
Nat. Bank.
G. w. BROCTON & co.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19
Observation-Disclosures

game will be appropriate that is based OF
weird and mystic charms.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19
Vigilance

Vigilance
From the Chicago News.
Stubbs-Is that new prison guard vigil
lant2
Penn-I should say so. Why, some one
told him the gas was escaping. and he
grabbed his gun.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19

Godden's Drug Store, bulb headquarters.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19

Mrs. Charles $. Simmons has returne
frcm New York.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-19

William NJ. Walker and Hugh Morrow
left yesterday for Trussville ON hunting
trip.