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The age-herald., 1900-07-13
BASE BALL PLAYERS
Cautioned Against the Infraction of
 Rules By Umpire Day

New York, July 12.-John B. Day, chief of umpires of the National Baseball League, has sent to the players of the clubs composing the league the following circu- lar letter. This circular is evidently the result of recent criticisms concerning row dyism on the ball fields:
 "As the playing season has reached its meridian, and in past seasons players were most apt to cause trouble on the field in the latter half of the season, l wish again to caution league players against any infraction of the rules whereby they would be subject to discipline by the league. The conditions are such, though possibly not fully realized by players, that should charges be preferred against a player and substantiated, the league would be obliged to inflict such punishment upon the player as would clear it's skirts of the humiliation it has suffered through similar offenses in years past. If the case should be an ag- gravated one, I would not be at all sur prised if the black list is resorted to.
 Tt was this line of reasoning that in- duced me to caution players so strongly before the season opened and which causes me to again urge them to avoid any such possibility.
The age-herald., 1900-07-13
UNIVERSALISTS
Young Peoples Christian Union Begins
 Meeting in Atlanta

Atlanta, Ga., July 12.-Today's session of the Young Peoples Christian Union of the Universalist Church opened with de- votional exercises led by Miss Abbe Tre- fethen, of Portland, Me.
 At the organization meeting President H. M. Fowler made his annual address. He said that the Union was in a very prosperous condition. The president an- nounced the chairmen of the four com mittees of the convention. They are Charles Ballou, New York, Credentials; E. F. Endicott, Massachusetts, Auditing; J. D. Tillinghast, Pennsylvania, Resolu- tions, and F. W. Perkins, Connecticut, Off, ficials Reports.
 Reports were received from the execu- tive board, secretary, treasurer. the South ern missionary. Dr. Vim. H. McGlaufin, and the Tennessee missionary, Rev. c. I. East of Hartman.
 An interesting reunion of the three old est clergymen of the Universalist Church was held. They were Rev. J. Burruss, D. D., of Alabama; Rev. D. B. Clayton, D. D., of South Carolina, and Rev. Thomas Chapman, State missionary, of Georgia.
The age-herald., 1900-07-13
THE LODGE.

Beautiful, commodious cool, fresh brand new' and clean TALLULAH LODGE, at famous Tallulah Falls, Habersham County, Georgia. Colonial and modern; electricity and water throughout; many rooms en suite, with bath; fine fare and cooking Superlative climate; scenery indescribably grand and picturesque, lofty mountains deep chasms, crystal streams; music, danc- ing and every indoor amusement. Riding, fishing, hunting and excursions into the wild mountains. Cool springs. (some min- eraD. Railroad station at hotel. Excursion fares for season. Postoffice, -four daily mails), telegraph telephone and every con- venience and pleasure for guests. Most roc mantle place for young folks. Send for cir- cular and see railroad guides. Address
 W. ELLIOTT TOMBSTONE Manager,
 The Lodge, Tallulah, Ga.
 6-1-
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EDUCATORS ELECT
 THE NEW OFFICERS
J. M. Green of Trenton. N. J.
 is Made President.
LADIES DAY AT AUDITORIUM
The Only Thing to Mar the Pleasure of the Day Was the Unfortunate Drowning of A. G. Hanlon
 of Birmingham

Charleston, S. C., July 12.-The National Educational Association today chose their officers for the coming year. The selec- tions are:
 President, J. M. Green, Trenton, N. J.; first vice president, O. T. Corson, Ohio; second, J. A. Foshay, California; third, II. P. Archer South Carolina; fourth, H. B. Brown, Indiana; fifth, Francis w. Parker, Illinois; sixth, L. w. Bucholz, Florida; sev- enth, w. II. Bartholomew, Kentucky; eighth, O. H. Cooper Texas; ninth, William M. Davidson, Kansas City; tenth, R. B.. Fulton, Mississippi; eleventh, Gertrude Ed monds, Massachusetts; twelfth, H. b. Kratz, Iowa.
 Treasurer, l.. c. Greenle, Colorado.
 MT. Irving Shephard, the secretary, holds over
 The selection of the convention city for 1901 was left to the executive committee.
 The convention will adjourn sine die to- morrow night. At that session the commit tee on resolutions will make it's report. Their findings will urge the bettering and spreading of the common school and the extension of the American system into Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines. Con gress is requested to re-organize the bureau of education upon broader lines to meet the increased requirements and to establish it as an independent department on a plane with the Department of Labor
 The Unfortunate Accident
 An unfortunate accident this afternoon was the drowning of A. G. Hanlon of Bir- mngham, Ala, at the Isle of Palms. He went beyond his depths and his attempts to save himself exhausted the lifesaver, who was nearing land with him.
 It was strictly ladies day" at the Audi torum, "The Problem of the Grade" being assigned them. Discipline" was ably dis sussed by Miss Gertrude Edmonds of Low ell, Mass. Miss Elizabeth Buchanan of Kansas City had for her subject "Classifi- cation and Promotion," and Mrs. Alice Woodwork Cooley of Minneapolis spoke ably on instruction"
 The night session was devoted to a patriotic song service.
 The departments accomplished much during the day, nearly all carrying out their full programmes.
 The department of school administration elected the following officers:
 President-W. S. Ellis, Anderson Ind.
 First e-President-I. II. Peres, Mem phis, Tenn.
 Second -President-John ogren, Charleston. Third Vice-President-Dr. w. A. Hunt, Northfield, Minn.
 Fourth President-Graham H. Harris, Chicago
 Fifth Vice-President-R. L. Yeager, Kansas City. Secretary-William George Bruce, Mil waukee.
 The kindergarteners heard a splendid paper by Miss Emma A. Newman of Buff falo, and elected officers.
 D. Lange of St. Paul, Miss Elizabeth Parker of Spartanburg, S. C., and Dr. Redway of Mount Vernon, N. T., read papers before the elementary education department.
 Woodford B. Anderson of the University of South Dakota was one of those who read papers before the department of busi- ness education
 Those interested in child study heard a paper on the subject by H. E. Kratz of Sioux City, Ie.
The age-herald., 1900-07-13
PILES OF PAIN.
"FOR 20 YEARS I'VE SUFFERED, AMI
 NOW WI AM WELL"
A Miracle Performed For Father and His Three-Year-Old Son. Mill ons of
 People Need Relief
What causes them?

What causes them?
 Nothing but irregular working of the bowels. When a nauseous mass of undi- gested food ferments in the intestines in stead of being passed out of the body, its pressure congests the blood vessels, and produces all kinds of piles-bleeding, blind itching, all horribly painful and annoying Nothing will cure them except to go at the cause, make the bowels regular, and then tone up the intestines so they can keep regular. Only a strong intestinal tonic can do it, and Cascarets Candy Ca thartic are the best known. The best kind of proof Is the experience of MT. k.eitz
 Chicago, H., February Is, 1Se9
 Gentlemen-I have been using your Cas- carets for almost year with great sue cess, not only relieving chronic ca.stipa- tion, but they have cured me Of bleeding piles (which two surgical operations failed to do, putting me to great expense and needless pain). have recommended. them to many friends with good results. Very truly yours FRANK ROGERS, No. 22S East Forty-first street. Chicago Ill.
 Sufferers from piles Go and do likewise! 1! Buy and try Cascarets today! It's what they do, not what we say they'll do, that proves their merit. They make the liver lively, the bowels regular, the blood pure All druggists, 10c, 25c, or 5Oc, or mailed for price. Send for booklet and free sample. Address, Sterling Remedy Co.,, Chicago, Montreal, Can; New York.
 This is the Cascaret tablet "a "a "a ! Every tablet of the only genu- l Il, It. Il. | inc Cascarets bears the magic letters "CCC." Look at the tab let before you buy. and beware of frauds. limitations and substitutes.
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PRATT CITY,.

Pratt City, July 12.-(special.)-Professor P. M. McNeill will leave tomorrow for Waco, Tex, to be absent until the begin ming of the school term.
 Misses Lula Ripley Georgie Samples, F. O. Hains, B. T. Gurley and P. M. McNNeiii enjoyed the charming hospitality or Dr. and Mrs T. J. Brown last evening.
 Work will be commenced in the near future on Baptist church at Ensley to cost 1000. A very encouraging sum has al- ready been raised.
 Mrs. Z T. F'uqua left this evening for a months visit to relatives in Kentucky.
 Extensive preparations are in progress for an entertainment to be given by the Masons, Odd Fellows and Knights of Ppthias at Wylan.
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CURE GUARANTEED

Patients will be received and treated promptly, and not one cent Will be required for treatment until the patients say that all desire and craving for theeir former habit is destroyed. The patients should remain Chough very few do) under the observation and direction of the doctor for a week or more. The treatment can be given in secrecy, and Is mild that the most delicate have taken it with little or no suffering In fact, the patient hardly realizes that he is under treatment until he finds himself cured and full of joy at his liberation from the most exacting and cruel masters that ever dominated a slave
 Dr. Westmoreland has never failed to relieve all of the great number that have taken his remedy for these enslaving hab- its or diseases. Why would any one con- tinue in bondage when he is guaranteed 0 cure? How could any physician devote his entire time to this one speciality and make this proposition, unless he knows he can cure you?
 No one that is addicted to any of these dreadful diseases or habits should fail to avail himself of this great opportunity of afflictions that mortal ever had. For fur ther information call on or address
 J. w. WESTMORELAND, M. D.,
 APO Main Street. Memphis Tenn. Birmingham office Eagle Hotel. pr. J. R. Hoffman, Manager.
 Athens, Ala, Office Drs. Westmoreland and Jones.
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Serious Light on situation

London, July 12-Lord Roberts dispatch representing still another unfortunate oc- currence, throws a serious light upon the state of affairs in South Africa. There has been some comment recently regarding the virtual absence of progress of the army under command of Lord Roberts, but few could have been found to believe that the scattered Boers were able to innict such defeat so near Pretoria. Instead of the surrender of all of the remaining Boers being imminent, as recent telegrams hinted it feels that they have been making concerted attempt to surround or re- capture Pretoria with so much success in the region which was supposed to be paci- ned in which no attack was expected, they succeeded in inf1icting a serious defeat and capturing two guns and some two hun dred men. It is evident that General Botha has considerable force, seeing that he is able to press Lord Roberts lines at a half dozen points around Pretoria, from the springs to the southeast of the city north ward to Middleburg and Durdeport and thence southward to Nitrals Nek and Krugersdorf.
 Lord Roberts omits to give the name of the commander concerned giving rise to the belief that worse remains to be told Even If the mishap be not more grave than his information at present implies, it proves that the situation is still serious, and that there is no possibility of any troops being spared from South Africa for China; but, on the contrary, 1t will still take long time to clear the country of the Boers.
 News has reached London that Lord Roberts has been suffering from a serious bowel complaint, and that Lady Roberts was hurriedly summoned from Bloemfon- tein. Lord Roberts, though now better, is still weak.
The age-herald., 1900-07-13
HALE SPRINGS, TENN.

THE ONLY GENUINE RED SULPHUR SPRINGS
 IN AMERICA.
 One of the most beautiful and healthful resorts in the South. Situated in the Ten- nessee mountains, far from the heat of summer. Close railroad connections; long distance telephone, connecting with Ala bama lines; hot and cold baths; resident physician; daily mails; good table; full or chestra and all amusements. Write for beautifully. illustrated catalogue.
 MRS SUE M. MURRAY, Owner and Proprietress, Hale Springs, Tenn. e-20-1m-wed- fri -sun-m
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BRITISH SUFFER
 A SEVERE LOSS
BoerS Capture NitraIS Nek and
 Take Many Prisoners.
THE FIGHT LASTED ALL DAY
Roberts Despatched Achievements But They Arrived Too Late to Save the Garrison The Ca-
 sualty List Will Be Heavy

London, July 12.-Lord Roberts reports to the war office under date of Pretoria, July 12, as follows
 ''The enemy, having failed in their at- tack upon our right rear, as mentioned in my telegram of July 9. made a determined attack upon our right flank yesterday, and I regret to say succeeded in capturing Nitrars Nek, which was garrisoned by squadron of the Scots Greys, with two guns and a battery of the Royal Artillery and five companies of the Lincolnshire regiment.
 '"The enemy attacked in superior num- bers at dawn, and seizing the hills com manding the Nek brought a heavy gun fire to bear upon the small garrison.
 "Nitrars Nek is about eighteen miles from here, near where the road crosses the Crocodile River. It was held by us in order to maintain road and telegraphic com muncation with Rustenburg.
 "The fighting lasted, more or less, throughout the day, and immediately on receiving information early this morning of the enemy's strength, I dispatched rein forcements from here under Colonel God frey of the Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Before, however, they reached the spot the garrison had been overpowered and the guns and great portion of the squad ron of the Greys had been captured, owing to the horses being shot; also about ninety men of the Lincolnshire regiment
 "A list of the casualties has not been received, but I fear they are heavy.
 simultaneously an attack was made on our outposts near Durdepoort, north of the town, on which the Seventh Dragons were engaged. The regiment was handled with considerable skill by Lieutenant Colonel Lowa, and kept the enemy in check until they retired on their supports, and would probably have suffered but slight loss had not our troops mistaken some Boers in the bushes for our men.
 'Smith-Rorrien had a small engagement with the enemy yesterday near Krugers- dorp, and inflicted heavy loss on them.
 Butler reports that the Boers who were destroying his line of railway near Paarde Kraal were driven off yesterday after a short action.
 Hart reports from Heidelberg that the surrenderng of Boer arms and ammuni- tion continues In that district"
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CaIhoun's Democratic Committee

Anniston, July .-(SpeciaD-Hon. O. z. Henderson, chairman of the County Demo- cratic Executive Committee, has appointed the following campaign committee, all of the members being prominent citizens: Thomas E. Kilby. T. w. Coleman, Jr., and w! H. Weatherly of Anniston, B. P. Thomason of Oxford, David Cowden of Piedmont and J. T. Martin of Jacksonville. Chairman Henderson has called a meeting of the County Executive Committee in this city on July 21 at noon.
The age-herald., 1900-07-13
Tabernacle For Anniston

Anniston, July 12-(SpeciaD-A taber- nacle 75x150 feet, capable of holding $500 or 4.OO0 people, will be erected in this city, the movement to secure the building being fully inaugurated, and bids invited It is proposed to have the tabernacle completed by October in order that Rev. Sam Jones, who is coming to Anniston in that month, can hold his meetings in it. There are ire quent demands here for a large auditorium and the proposed tabernacle will meet that demand. The movement was started by the pastors of the city.
The age-herald., 1900-07-13
HOTEL NORMAN0IE.

BROADWAY & 3STH ST, NEW YORK. ABSOLUTELY FIRE PROOF.
 EUROPEAN PLAN. COOLEST HOTEL IN NEW YORK CITY Located in the livliest and most inter- esting part of the city; twenty principal places of amusement within five minutes walk of the hotel.
 CHAS. A. ATKINS & co. Summer Resort: Ocean Hotel, Asbury Park, N. J. Geo. l.. Atkins & Sons.
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Buckner is Kind

Louisville, July 12.-General Simon Buck ner has come out against the nomination of a ticket this year. General Buckner fa- vors adopting a platform denouncing free silver and not nominating a ticket, leaving the gold Democrats free to vote as they choose.
The age-herald., 1900-07-13
LOW NOES
County Convention Instructs Delegates
 to Vote For Brewer

Hayneville July 12-(SpeciaD-The Dem- ocratic county convention to elect dele gates to the Congressional convention as- sembled here today. Resolutions to indorse the Kansas City platform and Hon. Willis Brewers course in Congress were passed The delegates were instructed for Colonel Brewer, who addressed the convention. His speech was well received.
The age-herald., 1900-07-13
Mississippi Republicans

Jackson, Miss July 12.-The Republican State Executive Committee selected at the recent state convention met here today and perfected organization by electing James Hill, chairman, and T. V. McAllis- ter, secretary.
 The selection of presidential electors for the state at large was left to the State Central Committee.
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To Use Gid Court House

Anniston, July 12.-(Special-The county have voted to let the State Normal School at Jacksonville use the old court house building in that city for school purposes until the next meeting of the when authority will be secured to enable the commissioners to transfer the building to the school for all time
The age-herald., 1900-07-13
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES..

1870 lneal feet of 5-inch granite curbing. 30 granite corners feet radius; or 30 granite corners 12 feet radius. 1000 cubic yards earth excavation. 1,O24 cubic yards chert inches deep. Maps, profiles and specifications may be seen at the office of the City Clerk, Besse- mer, Ala.
 A certified check for $10O, payable to City of Bessemer, must accompany each bid for grading and laying chert and one for the same amount, each bid for curbing. If the same party bids for both sections of the work, then one check for $l50 only will be required.
 Separate bids will be received for QsD curbing, and (2d) grading and laying chert. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids, and to award contracts for QsD curbing, and (2d) grading and cherting to the same or different bidders.
 EDGAR l.. MITCHELL,
 City Clerk, Bessemer, Ala.
 7-1-4t-uly-1-5-9-13
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MORPHINE AND
 WHISKY HABITS

Dr. Westmoreland by scientific research has discovered a perfect antidote, and in forty-eight hours guarantees to destroy all desire and craving for Morphine. Cocaine, Chloral, Whisky and kindred drugs with a painless and harmless remedy. The quan- tity the persons uses or the length of time they have used any of them makes no diff ference whatever.
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Willie smith Defeated

Chicago, July 12.-Harry Vardon, SAhe Eng lishman, defeated Champion Willie Smith in their 36-hole match at Midlothian today, four up and to play.
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"Good nature pays" You can be in good humor and good health If you take Hood Sarsaparilla.
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Sidewalks and Curbing.

Bessemer, Ala, June 30, 1900. Sealed bids will be received by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Besse- mer, Ala, at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Bessemer, Ala, until July r, 1900, at p. m. for grading, curbing and laying chert on the sidewalks where neces- sary on 18th street from Alabama Great Southern Railroad to 10th Avenue; 2d Av enue from 18th to 22d Streets; and 3d Aven- ue from 18th Street to Birmingham Mineral Railroad.
The age-herald., 1900-07-13

Senator John T. Morgan will speak at the following times and places, namely: Heflin, Cleburne County, July F. Ashland, Clay County, July 19 Wedowee, Randolph County, July 20. Phoenix City, Lee County, July 21. Luverne, Crenshaw County, July 23. Andalusia, Covington County, July 25. Clanton, Chiffon County, July 27. Other appointments to follow.
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PUBLIC SPEAKlNGS.

Hon. Villain J. Sanford, Democratic nominee for Governor, will speak at the following times and places:
 Moulton, Lawrence County, July 16. Cullman, Cullman County, July 17. Bangor, Blount County, July 1S Winfield, Marion County, July 19. Vernon, Lamar County, July 20. Fayette, Fayette County, July 21. Evergreen, Conecuh County, July 23. Greenville, Butler County, July "A. Enterprise, Coffee County, July 2S. Eclectic, Fillmore County, July 30. Il a. m. Tallassee, Fillmore County, July 30, 7:3O p. m.
 Vincent, Shelby County, August 2. Springville, St. Clair County, August 3. - Easonville, St. Clair County, August 4.
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Captain Frank S. White will speak at the following times and places: Hartford, Geneva County, July 16, 2:30 D. m.
 Hillsboro Lawrence County, July 23. Vinemont, Cullman County, July "A. Coal City, St. Clair County, July 25. Ashvlle, St. Clair County, August 1. Blue Springs, Blount County, August 3. Cleveland, Blount County, August 4. Other appointments to follow.
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Hon. John L. Burnett will speak at the following times and places: Eden, ST. Clair County, July 26. Riverside, St. Clair County, July 26 8 D. m.
 Ragland, St. Clair County. July 27. Coal City, St. Clair County, July 27, 8 D. m
 Branchvile, St. Clair County, July 2S. Steeles, St. Clair County, July 31
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Hon. Oscar w. Underwood will speak at the following times and places:
 Bangor, Blount County July IS. Oneonta, Blount County, August 1. Senator Morgan is expected to be at Oneonta August D.
 Blue Springs, Blount County, August 8. Cleveland, Blount County, August 4. Other appointments to follow.
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D. m.
 Branchville, St. Clair County. July 2S. Steeles, St. Clair County, July 31. Hon. J. F. Stallings will speak at the following times and places: Elba, Coffee County, July 19. Victoria, Coffee County, July 20. Enterprise Coffee County, July 21. Charlton, Dale County, July g, 10 a. m Skipperville, Dale County, July 23 D. m. Echo, Dale County July 24, 10 a. m. Pinckard, Dale County, July "A, p. m. Daleville, Dale County, July 25, 10 a. m. Newton, Dale County, July 25, D. m. Buyck, Fillmore County, July 26th Centre Fillmore County, July 27th Kent, Elmore County, July 18th, Il a. m. Tallassee, Elmore County, July 2Sth, 7:3O ?. m.
 Other appointments to follow. the following times and places: Moodys, St. Clair County, July 21. Kelley's Creek, St. Clair County, July 23. Cropwell, St. Clair County, July 24 Coal City, St. Clair County July 8 Other appointments to follow.
 JOHN V. SMITH, Chairman Hon. John w. Tomlnson will sneak at the following times and places: Russellville, Franklin County, July 26. 8 p. m.
 Haeysville, Winston County, July 27. 2 p. m.
 Tuscumbia, Colbert County, August 8, 8 p. m.
 Dothan, Henry County, July 24. 80 a. m.
 JOHN " SMITH, Chairman.
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Texie cigars! Iexie cigars!

Chicken every day at the Albert with Is and 25 cent meals.
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Hon. J. H. Harris will speak at the fol- lowing times and places:
 Camp Branch, Shelby County, July 2S. Wilsonville, Shelby County, July 30. Four -..ile, Shelby County, July 31. Cave Spring, Shelby County, August 1. Other appointments to follow.
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Colonel John H. Bankhead will speak at the following times and places: Courtland, Lawrence County, July 1S Bluff Springs, Clay County, July 20. Macon's Mill, Lee County, July 21. Clayhatchie, Dale County, July 2 10 am. Wicksburg, Dale County, July 27, 8 p. m. Brannons s Stand, Dale County, July 2S, 10 .. m.
 Midland City, Dale County, July 2S, 8 D. m.
 Brockton, Coffee County July 25, Il a. m. Tabernacle, Coffee County, July 26, Il a. m.
 Other appointments to follow.