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The age-herald., 1900-04-28
THE MEAT QUESTION
Story of Germany's Action is Thought
 to be Untrue

Washington, April 27.-It was possible this afternoon to obtain from an authoritative source full contradiction of the published statements that meats have been ex- cluded by Germany in the following terms:
 with reference to the dispatch, dated Berlin April 26, and published this morning, showing that Prince von Hohenlohe has forbidden the North German Lloyd Steam, ship company, under article 26 of the sub- vention contract, to make further importas tions of and to land in German, Dutch and Belgian ports fresh meats, dairy products or cereals, it was observed by the German ambassador today that no German steamz ship company connecting with the United States receives subsidy, and consequently there is no such subvention contract regards ing German trade with the United States,
 "In view of this fact, 1t may be denied that any such order has been issued ex4 cluding meat and dairy products of thd United States from Germany"
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
TORNADO DESTROYS
 THE TOWN 0F BLUM
Dwellings, Churches and School houses Razed, and Many
 Persons Injured.

Dallas, Texas, April N.-A special to the News from Blum, Texas, says:
 A tornado passed through the eastern part of this place at 11:30 o'clock this morning, destroying several residences and a two-story school house. The storm moved from southeast to northwest. School was in session at that hour and the anxiety of parents was great. For tunately but two were seriously hurt, one of whom, Eunice Banks, will die. She was caught between two timbers and re- ceived internal injuries. About fifteen others were slightly hurt
 Following is list of the injured and damage to property:
 R. M Shell, residence moved about sixty feet; Robert McClusky's business house wrecked J. H. Gibbs blacksmith shop, B. F. McDaniels' wood shop, both wreck ed; Baptist church blown from it's founda- tion and badly wrecked L. L. Robertson's residence demolished and Robertson prob- ably fatally injured; Mrs. Robertson hurt about head.
 The second story of the school building was occupied by the Free Masons and is a total loss.
 The storm rose about three miles south of town and was nearly 200 yards wide.
 The grain crop in the path of the storm is badly damaged and fruit trees are broken and stripped of fruit.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
LOUDBURST WREAkS
 HAVOC IN WACO, TEX.
Great Streams of Water Rushed MadIy Through
 Business Streets, Drowning Many Persons.

drowned in the Barron branch overflow, and his body was recovered.
 Brick Br .dge Gave Way
 At the corner of North Second and Bar ron streets an arched brick bridge which had withstood floods for thiry years gave way, and three colored men disappeared with the bridge. Their bodies have not yet been recovered.
 For two weeks showers have been daily occurrence, and there was apprehension of serious rhetorical disturbances. At O clock this afternoon the storm commenced and the water fell from the clouds in vast sheets, one cloudburst following the other, the water courses rising above the divides and uniting into sea, foaming and raging. The people in this portion of the city are suffering most from the destruction of their houses.
 The firemen and police and hundreds of citizens rushed to the rescue, but the water was too swift for them, and at least six persons lost their lives by drowning in less than five minutes.
 The main Bosque and It's tributaries are overhowing a large district, running valua- ble crops The Brazos river is ten feet above the danger mark, and Is still rising The property loss in Waco will not fall short of $5O,00o. The undertakers are col 1ecting the dead and at a late hour the list will be made out.
 As the city is divided into sections by the high water and communication cut off be- tween the various divisions complete list of the dead at this hour cannot be given.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
REPORT FROM WACO
News of Death and Destruction Coming
 from Every Direction

Waco, Tex, April 27.-The heaviest rain in fifteen years fell in Waco and vicinity this afternoon. Reports of death and de- struction are pouring from every direction. Between eight and ten persons have been drowned within the city limits of Waco, and searching parties, headed by the fire department are out looking for the drown ed. So far the bodies of two white women, mother and daughter, ssyd one negro have been recovered. They are Mrs Nancy Caudle, Miss Clara Caudle and Frank Walker. The water is so high that pro- gross is slow in the search for the dead.
 Boats are being used in the principal streets on the north side to take people to places of safety In the basement of the Prevalent bank building, the largest and moth establishment of the Tom Padgett company is likewise flooded.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
GOING TO INDIA
Louis Klopsch of Christian Herald
 Starts on Trip

London, April N.-Louis Klopsch, pub York, left London today for India in order to investigate the famine and distribute the American relief fund. Previous to his departure MT. Klopsch and the Rev. Dr. T. Dewitt Talmage lunched at the Man. sion House with Lord Mayor Newton, who expressed the most keen appreciation of the American charity.
 MT. Klopsch also had 8 long interview with Secretary of State for India Lord George Hamilton, who echoed the lord gave MT. Klopsch letters of introduction to the viceroy of India, Lord Curzon, of Kedleston, and other Indian dignitaries.
 Mr. Klopsch said to a representative of the Associated Press:
 Nothing could be more gratifying than the grateful references of leading English men toward the American efforts. We mean to make this a record breaking char ity and expect to return in three months'
 MT. Klopsch has received the following communication from Lord George Hamil- ton:
 T had no conception till saw you today of the magnitude of the philanthropic work done by your paper. The funds you are collecting for the mitigation of the distress in India have already attained large dimensions. can conceive of no Christian work that is more likely to bind the hemispheres together in bonds of fra ternal sympathy than the relief you are organizing in America to counteract the terrible effects of the drought in India" z,
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
HEAVY RAINFALL.
Small Streams of Texas Are Way Out
 Their Banks.

Houston, Tex, April 27.-Today there was an even heavier rainfall over Texas than during the past ten days, and as a conse- quence small streams are out of their banks and rivers are again rising fast. An overflow of the Brazos is expected tonight at Hampstead, as the Navasota will pour an immense quantity of water into the Brazos above that town. At Columbus, on the Colorado river, the Southern Pacific bridge has again been washed away, and there will be no trains for several days.
 The Houston and Texas Central, the Missouri, Kansas and Texas and the San Antonio and Aransas Pass have decided to run no trains tonight, which is a mat ter of precaution. At Navasota there was a cloud burst today, four inches of rain falling in forty minutes Great damage was done to farm lands by washing. All stock had been taken from the bottoms and there was consequently no loss in that direction.
 At Belton a dozen houses were washed away by a sudden rise in creek but their occupants managed to escape. The lower part of the town is flooded. The damage done all over the state to crops is enor- nous.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
NATHAN B. SCOTT IS GIVEN A SEAT Only Three Votes Against the
 West Virginia Senator MONEY CALLS UP COTTON BILL He Appealed to Senators Opposed to
 the Measure to Permit 1t to Come to Come to a Vote at an Early Date.
MONEY CALLS UP COTTON BILL

Washington, April 27.-The senate today voted upon the resolution declaring Ma than B. Scott to be entitled to his seat in the senate from West Virginia The num- Der of votes in the negative was only 8, being cast by Messrs. Morgan, Pettus and Turner.
 At the conclusion of the routine business MT. Money of Mississippi, called up the bill to amend act to provide for the collec- tion of abandoned property and the pre- vention of frauds in insurrectionary dis tricts within the United States He offer ed an amendment in the form of new section restricting the provisions of the bill to cotton sold under the act of 1S63 MT. Money explained that the bill, if passed, would afford opportunity to own CTS of private property to establish their proprietorship of the cotton that fell into the hands of the authorized agents of the United States during the civil war. The doors would not, he said, be opened to q general raid upon the treasury. The amount involved would be less than five million dollars. He said the money real ized from the sale of the cotton had been placed in the treasury as a trust fund and
 
 warfare and of nations, money so received rightfully belonged to the owners of the seized property.
 MT Chandler said that half the money which the government had realized on the sale of seized and abandoned property had been returned in times past to the people of the south. It had cost the United States government s6OOO 100000 and 3OO.00O lives, to carry the civilwar to a conclu- sion, and he thought it well to place this little pittance as a set off against the enormous expenditure of $600,000 900.
 MT Money said he had no doubt of the position of MT. Chandler and fully ex- pected him to act in accordance with his judgment, but there was a right in this case which no man ought to disregard. He appealed to senators opposed to the meas ure to permit it to come to a vote. The bill was then laid aside.
 After a brief executive session the sen- ate at 5:15 D. m. adjourned
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
.THE BOERS COT
 SAFELY AWAY Gen. BOtha Succeeded in SaV- ing His Transports ROBERTS ADVANCE IS DELAYED Has Not Begun and Many Muffled Criticisms of the British
 General Are Now
 Heard.
ROBERTS ADVANCE IS DELAYED

London, April S.-(4:55 a. m)-In Com mandant General Louis Botha the Boers appear to have found capable successor to Joubert. As the result of his insight and quick decision it may be assumed now that the retreating commanders have got ten safely away with the transports. It is true that Lord Roberts dispatch leaves much unsaid as to the whereabouts of other forces than those of General French and General Rundle Nothing Is said about the troops of General Brabant, General Pole-Carew and General Cherm- side, but the indications from Aliwel North show that several small commanders are still lowering in the vicinity of Spring field, causing a certain amount of anger and the adyices from Dewet's Dorp out lining the duties of General Chermside, justify the conclusion that it will still be necessary to employ a considerable body of troops to keep the Free State clear of Boers.
 The position Is that the Boers, who be- gan their raid month ago by compell- ing Colonel Broadwood to retire on Bloem- fontein, have not gotten safely away to the northward, practically. without loss, but with the advantage of seven British guns, together with hundreds of pieces captured.
 The Advance Is Not Begun
 Meanwhile the advance to Pretoria has not begun. Small wonder Is 1t that muf- fled complaints and criticisms are begin ming to be heard here and there against Lord Roberts. Two-thirds of his entire force have been employed in effecting this small satisfaction and the probability is that the whole force must be again con centrated on Bloemfontein before the main advance begins. A similar raid on the British communications is likely to be re- peated and 1t is evidently still far cry to Pretoria.
 The significance of General Hunters di- vision going to Kimberly where mounted troops are also arriving daily, is now said to be serious attempt to deal with the strong Boer forces on the Vaal river, now threatening to re-take Barky and then an endeavor to relieve Mafeking. It will be borne in mind that General Hunter paid hurried visit to Lord Roberts at Bloemfontein.
 A temporary railway bridge has been just completed at Bethulie where hitherto railway trucks have been transferred over the wagon bridge. This will greatly facili- tate getting stores up to Bloemfontein.
 MT. Poultney Bigelow, discussing the treatment of South African rebels, saying that the wisdom of the United States gov- etnment in not punishing the Confe3er- ates after the war ot secession has torne good truit and he suggests that a simi- lar result would follow a similarly li,n,r3l lolicy In South Africa.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
English Armor Plate Syndicate

London, April 27.-The newspapers here announce that a syndicate of northern cap- italists with "unlimited wealth. is about to erect on the banks of the river Tees, the largest armor plate works in the United Kingdom. The syndicate, it is ad- ded, is sending a commission to the United States to inspect the best plants there and to study American methods. The qommis- sion includes the managers of large steel companies and stephen Furness, son of Sir Christopher Furness, the ship owner, builder and engine builder of West Hartle- pool.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
Exact Number of Deaths Cannot
 be Ascertained.
BODIES OF TWO WOMEN FOUND
Storm Began in the Afternoon and the Rain Fell in Huge Sheets, Wa ter Courses Forming
 Vast Sea

Waco, Texas, April 27-A cloudburst &C., companied by high wind descended upon the city of Waco at noon today and the net result is that eight people are known to have perished in the city limits and property valued at several thousand dol- lars has been destroyed or injured.
 The known dead are:
 MRS NANCY CAUDLE.
 .- MISS CLARA CAUDLE.
 ROSA CHAPMAN.
 EMMA DECKER.
 THOMAS CAPPS.
 FRANK WALKER.
 D TWO NEGRO MEN names unknown.
 The downpour of rain commenced about noon today and it was incessant until dark. 1t was in the shape of water spout and the rise in the creeks and the branches was so rapid that it did not give the inhabitants time to fee.
 Three persons, two wonien and a man. allcolored, were drowned within hun dred yards of the city hall. Their bodies were washed into the Brazos river and have not been recovered. There were sey- eral people, mostly negroes, stapdipg on O bridge watching the rapid rise of Barrons branch, when the bridge, brick struct- hre, gave way without warning, precipi- tating them into the water. The numhcr positively known to have drowned in the city limits today is eight.
 Other Losses Reported
 Numerous reports of other losses come in. but owing to the high water they can not be verified tonight. It is almost cer- tain however, that several more lives were lost. Searching parties are out looking for the drowned and helping to remove those who are in danger or distress. Chief Pres- cott of the fire department with his entire force is extending all the aid possible. In the southern part of the city where the two white women, Mrs. Caudle and her daughter lost their lives the rise was the highest ever known exceeding by several feet the high water mark of 1885. It Is impossible to estimate the damage done by the storm, but it will be in the hum dreds of thousands of dollars.
 Incoming reports indicate that one of the heaviest rainfalls experienced in years visited many sections of the state, and rivers and smaller streams are again ris- ing rapidly. All points along the Brazos and Colorado rivers have been notified, and while much damage may result from another rise, yet it is believed that the timely warning will enable those who live in the valleys to fully protect themselves.
 At Blum hail and wind storm did much damage to property, and three school children were badly injured. Eunice Hanks had a seantling driven into her side and will die.
 Reports from Belton and Rockport state that the storm was especially severe in those sections, but no loss of life is report ed tonight.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
GRAND JURY'S WORK
 IS NOW COMPLETE It Is Said That an Indictment Against Taylor Will Appear
 on the Records.

Frankfort, Ky, April 2.-The Franklin county grand jury completed its labors to- day, but its final report will not be made until Monday It is unofficially stated that the indictment said to have been found against Governor Taylor in connection with the assassination of Governor Goebel will be entered upon record
 The hearing of the motion in the cases of Secretary of State Powers and other al- legged accessories in the Goebel assassina- ton case next Monday promises to bring out the substance of the evidence in the possession of both the prosecution and the defense. Over a hundred witnesses have been summoned.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
Operator struck by L,ch.n nr

Athens, April N-(Special )-Charles Sar- yer, telegraph operator at this place, was struck by lightning at Hayes Swith, four miles north of this place last evening and for time it was feared that he was fatal ly injured. He was at the switch with a key while the wreckers weT5 S,Saring the track north of town from the wreck of yesterday. A severe storm came up and while at the key he was struck by light ming, which paralyzed him for the time being, and it was at first believed that he was killed. Dr. Westmoreland of this place went to his assistance and the Local brought him in last night and he is now able to be up, though severely shaken up
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
HESTER WANTS A COUNT
He Thinks New York Exchange Figures
 Are Wrong

New Orleans, April N.-Tomorrow morn- ing's papers here will publish lengthy tele- graphic correspondence between Secretary Hester and the secretary of the committee on information and statistics of the New York Cotton Exchange in relation to the New York stock, which 1t is alleged Is any where from 25,O0O to 10000 bales less than the official statement of the New York Cot ton Exchange.
 Secretary Hester desired the officials of the New York exchange to order an i'm. mediate count of the stock on hand. They finally stated that an actual count would be taken as soon as it could be done with accuracy.
 MT. Hester says he has information from leading members of the New York Cotton Exchange insisting on the incorrectness of the New York stock He offers no opinion thereon, but claims that the New York committees owes it to the trade throughout the south to verify its figures by an actual count.
 He says he believes this will be done next week. In fact, he has telegram from a leading cotton firm in New York, who is also prominent member of the New York Cotton Exchange, that the committee or receiving his last telegram so decided.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
ANOTHER REPORT
Electric, Storm Was Accompanied by
 Great Sheets of Rain.

Dallas, Texas, April 27.-A special to the News from Waco says:
 An electric storm, accompanied by rain in torrents fell here today, swelling the two creeks flowing through the city, food ing half of the city and doing great dam- age to property. Hhe bodies of two known and one unknown dead have been recov- cred and three other persons are known to have perished. The dead:
 MRS. NANCY CAUDLE.
 Miss EMMA cAUDLE. her daughter.
 An unknown negro.
 Relief committees are at work already and succor is being afforded to the suffer- CTS. The business streets were converted into rivers. Such flood was never before seen here. Most of the third and fourth wards were under water. The rain re- sembled a succession of cloudbursts. Base- ments were flooded on Franklin and Washington streets and on Austin avenue. Waco creek on the south side of the city and Barron's branch on the north side poured their surplus water toward the center of the city and formed sea in the business center.
 At present the exact number of persons drowned cannot be ascertained
 Mrs. Nancy Caudle and her daughter, Miss Emma Caudle. who resided with Mrs. Norton at the corner of Jackson and Sey- enteenth streets. are among the dead re- covered from the flood. The house was in the Waco creek overflow and the two la- dies, in spite of efforts at rescue, were swept away, and when caught below were dead. Mr.-ahd Mrs. Norton were saved. their house was swept away.
 William Walker. q colored man, was
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
REAR GUARD ACTIONS.
For Two Days the Boers Have Made a
 Running Fight

London, April 2S-The Daily Chronicle has the following from Vaal Bank, dated Wednesday, April 25:
 For two days the Boers have been fight ing series of rear guard actions. Crossing the Modder here and hotly pursued by Gen. eral Alderson, they got into the kopjes southeast of the crossing and narrowly missed being captured by General Rundle, who was coming from that direction, but on sighting his advance, they turned east ward and slipped away between General Alderson and General Rundle.
 A prisoner just captured asserts that President Steyn was present during Mon- day's fight at Slangfontein, East teuw Kop. He had shaved his beard so that he was not easily recognizable.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
Big storm Predicted

Washington, April 27.-There is evidence Of storm development of considerable strength in the Rio Grande valley. This storm will probably cause heavy rains in Texas and the southwest during the next two days.
 Storm signals are displayed on the gulf coast from Brownsville to New Orleans.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
Going in Different Directions

Dewetsdorp, Thursday, April 26.-General French's and General Bundles forces left today, going in different directions.
 General Chermside remains to garrison the town, to search for arms and to re- store order.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
Serlous Uprising

Freetown, Sierra Leone, April N-A serious rising among the Younies in the Ronietta district is reported, and detach- ment of the West African regiment has been sent to Rotofunk to quell 1t.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
Consul Hay a Success

Pretoria, April 27-All advices indicate that the United States consul, MT. Adel- bert s. Hay, won a diplomatic success. His position is exceeding difficult, but he is pursuing an impartial, determined policy and has succeeded in considerably amelior- ating the condition of the British pris- oners at Pretoria, including the Colonials.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
Guide sent to Prison

London, April 2S-The Pretoria corres- pendent of the Daily News says;
 "On Monday Erastus D. Klerk was sen fenced to two years imprisonment at hard labor for guiding the British from Petrus- burg to Bloemfonten."
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
Rathtub Cau,ts Law Suit

Huntsville April H-(Special )-May, Buty trey & Cooney. dry goods merchants, hayS filed suit against the Huntsville hotel foA 5000 damages The plaintiffs claim that q bath-tub in the hotel overfowed and damS aged big stock of silks in their store bU
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The age-herald., 1900-04-28
Winter To Be Spent at Natal
300 Roers at Bosman's Kop

Aliwal North, April 27.-It is reported that there are 300 Boers at Bosmans Kop, in the Smithfeld district; 100 at Smithfeld; 400 with two guns and a Maxim at Grays Kop and 200 with two guns at Klotter Drift Caledon river.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
FRIGHTFUL WORK OF
 THE CANADIAN FIRE
Covered Five Square Miles of Territory and 2,OOO
 Buildings Were Destroyed.

interesting points of light upon the sit uation. One special says:
 Seven hundred and: fifty wagons of a Boer heavy transport train have reached Kroonstad from the south. Only light wagons have been left behind. The Boers have organized a specially mounted corps for roraging and other work requiring special mobility"
 Another dispatch reports that before the Boers were driven from Dewets Dorp, about seven thousand of them had been slowly retiring toward Dadybrand where large supplies are stored and immense corn fields are ready for harvesting.
 Winter To Be Spent at Natal
 London, April 2S-The Ladysmith corre- spondent of the Daily Telegraph says:
 "The Boers are preparing to spend the winter at Natal. They are bringing their stock from the high veldt in Natal for winter grazing, and they are demanding that the Kaffirs pay the hut tax to them instead of the Natal government They also declare that unless the Kaffirs work for them the Kaffirs must remove south of Sunday river"
 The Ladysmith correspondent of the Standard says:
 ''The strength of the Boers in the Big garsberg district Is believed to be between 5000 and 5000. They are commanded by General Lucas Meyer and are we'll sup piled with artillery"