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The age-herald., 1900-05-26
Baby Falls Out of Car Window

New York Letter In Chicago Tribune.
 Joseph McGrath, aged years, fell out of an elevated car on the Bowery today and escaped alive. Joe Is an orphan. His mother died when he was a little baby, his father year or so ago, when Joe went to live with his aunt, Miss Mary McGrath, at 6S West Houston street.
 Little Joe started with his aunt for the cemetery this morning to plant flowers on
 the graves of his father and mother. Miss
 McGrath carried a watering pot carefully
 wrapped up. They reached the Houston
 street elevated station in the Bowery just
 before 10 o'clock. At the Thirty-fourth
 street ferry another aunt Mrs. Lehman,
 was waiting Miss McGrath hustled Joe
 into the car and into seat. She herself
 sank into the one adjoining his and felt
 anXiously for the spout of the green can, all unconscious that Joe was climbing out of the window. He had begun by standing up and looking at the crowds in the street. Then he leaned out to see better. No one was looking. An extra jerk of the locomo- tive the train moved and over he went
 out of the window, Miss McGrath none the
 wiser.
 In all the car no one saw him go, hut the
 engineer of train coming down on the other track and slowing up for the station saw the child's outstretched hands catch and grip the telegraph wires that run even
 with the track to which he chung. He threw open the valve of his locomotive and let out such Screech that instantly busi- ness was suspended from one end of the Bowery to the other.
 Catch the baby! Catch the baby!' shouted every man, woman and child on the train. And then the Bowery paused in dead silence at the sight of the little fel- low clinging to the wire twenty-five feet above the hard pavement, with no help near. The train bearing his aunt had gone on.
 In an instant the pavement underneath became black with men. Through them ! an express driver drove his wagon to get ! under the spot where the child hung. Just Z as he reached it little Joe let go his hold | and fell, striking the edge of the wagon 1 and caroming against William D. Rother- l mel of 174 Wallabout street, Brooklyn. He ] caught him in his arms and followed and | pushed by the crowd, carried him into a l saloon. At the Ninth street station Joe's aunt learned what had happened to him l and she rushed back to where the baby was
 | An ambulance surgeon felt all over the l little fellows bones, but found none l broken and Joe was none the worse fol l his fall except a lump on his forehead | Joe and his aunt resumed their journey | The Bowery gave him cheer as it saw | him off.
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
And Mammoth Fire Works Display

Post reporter today that he had received assurances from a large number of his creditors, principally banks, that they were disposed to give the firm every opportunity to straighten out it's difficulties and pay its debts.
 q think the outlook said MT. Price lis very favorable, and I have hopes that we shall be able to clear up our $13,OO0,O00 in debtedness and continue our business. find that our creditors assume very friendly attitude toward us. l am con- stantly receiving assurances from them that they do not intend to press their claims, but are disposed to give us a chance to settle our debts without fore closure. Of eleven of the banks interested in the failure, only one has attempted 10 realize it's loan.
 "As soon as possible statement of our condition will be ready"
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles. No cure, no pay. All druggists are authorized by the manufacturers of Pazo Pile Ointment to refund the money where it fails to cure any case of piles no matter of how long standing. Cures ordinary cases in six days; the worst cases in fourteen days. One application gives ease and rest. Relieves itching instantly. This is a new discovery and is the only pile remedy sold on a positive guarantee, cure, no pay. Price soc. If your druggist don't keep 1t in stock send soc. in postage stamps and we will forward same by mail. Manufac- tured by Paris Medicine Co.,. St. Louis Mo. Manufacturers of Laxative Bromo- Quinine and Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic
 3-17-Sat-tf
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
More rroons to he Sent

London, May 25.-The secretary of state for war, the Marquis of Lansdowne, dis cussing military matters in the house of lords today announced that Il ,000 addition al troops would be sent to South Africa next month. Lord Lansdowne said:
 "It is a formidable problem how recruit ing is to be kept up when the excitment of the present campaign has worn off. I do not think that an increase of pay would tend to make the army popular to the ex- tent that some suppose; but the war of- fee is devoting itself to this question, and believe the changes contemplated will tend to render the army more acceptable to every class in the country"
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
Priest Com mitted Suicide

Niagara Falls, N Y., May 25.-An un- known priest, supposedly from New York, committed suicide tonight at the whirlpool rapids. He descended the elevator, and, aluer having his picture taken, walked out on rock, threw his hat and cane back of A.m, and, waving his right hand shouted
 Goodbye and leaped into the rushing waters. He ordered the pictures sent to M. J. 0Donnell New York City, who is said to be pastor of St. Andrews church. He has two assistants, Rev. W. J. Steward and Rev. Edward s. Leonard and it is be- lieved here that the dead man is one of them. The dead priest was about 50 years old
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
Attractions at East Lake

The crowds continue to increase nightly at East Lake. Last night the pavilion was well filled and the performance was up to the standard. The Sisters La Blance were we'll received and delighted the audience with their pleasing songs and graceful dancing. Post Mason has become quite a favorite. His singing is of the best, and he has made decided with "She Rests By the Swanee River and My Lovely Lou"
 The Parvita pictures are much better than any yet produced in this city, and always come in for their share of the ap- plause.
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
Death o Mrs. Brnwn

Mrs. Brown, the venerable mother of Morgan Brown of this city, James Brown of Bibb county, and Dr. BroT1 of Riverside, died at her hume in East Lake yesterday, aged 72 years. The end of her long and useful life came painlessly and peacefully.
 Mrs. Browns funeral will take place at Antioch church, Bibb county, tomorrow; the sad funeral party leaving Birmingham for Montevallo in the morning. She VII be laid to rest with her sleeping kindred.
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
THREE CONVICTED
Of Attempt to Wreck Lock in Welland
 Canal

Welland, Ont, May 25.-Karl Dullman, residence unknown: John Walsh and John Dolin of Dublin, Ireland, but latterly of Washington, D. C., and Richmond, Va, were today convicted of having attempted to wreck lock 24 of the Welland canal, and sentenced to imprisonment for life. They lowered two valves filled with dynamite with fuses attached alongside the lock, but the damage done was trifing. The three were caught almost red handed. No evil dence was produced as to the motive of the men. although the crown claimed that it was matched by the Clan Na-Gael.
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
New York Merchants, Dinner

New York, May 25.-The members of the Merchants association of this city tonight gave complimentary dinner to William F. King, the president of the association, at the ldorf-Astoria. The foasts were municipal finance," Governor Roosevelt; "the necessity of publicity in governme1it- al affairs" Controller Bird s. Coler: "the Merchants association and the commerce of New York;, President Seth Low of Co., lumbia; Organization and its benefits,' ,' William F. King; business men methods for cities" William E. Bannin, chairman of the water supply committee.
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
WILL PAY UP
Price, Mccormick & Go. Will Probably
 Satisfy All Creditors

New York, May 25.-The failure of Price, Mccormick & Co. is not likely to exceed $3O0000. It Is said that the greater part of this sum had been placed on deposit for the cotton exchange creditors with the Farmers Loan and Trust company. the Colonial Trust company and the Trust Company of America. This money was put up as extra margins before the failure. Just how great this sum is can only be conjectured. The opinion prevails on the cotton exchange that all the firms con- tracts there will be settled satisfactorily Cotton exchange creditors have thirty days to file claims, and only one small claim was filed against the firm up to the close of today's business.
 Theodore H. Price of the firm of Price Mccormick & Co. informed an Evening
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
Popuiists Secure Quarters

Kansas City, May 25.-John w. Brieden- thaIl of Topeka, of the executive commit tee Of the populist party. came here today to engage headquarters for the peoples party national committee during the dem- ocratic national convention. MT. Brieden- thall said
 ''There are lot of delegates fin the south and east who resist any interference on our part with the deliberations of that conven- tion. They look at things exactly as west ern democrats do, and for that reason we will not take the initiative. But if the dem- ocrats want to confer with us, we will be here"
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
Mothers Congress Adjourns

Des Moines, Iowa, May 25.-The National Mothers congress adjourned tonight to meet next year at some point to be determ- ined by the board of managers, probably Milwaukee or Buffalo, The congress en- dorsed the movement for the establishment of kindergatens for negroes, declaring for broader education for deaf, dumb and blind children, demanding better laws for the protection of neglected, dependent children and denouncing the character of much of the advertising matter which ap- pears in newspapers
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
Freight Rates Committee

Chcago, May 25.-The special committee appointed by the Southwestern Freight as sociation to readjust rates to TeXarkana and other Texas points reported today in favor of advancing rates wherever possi- ble and eliminating some commodities. The committee was instructed to make further efforts in the adjustment of rates to Tex arkana and Shreveport, and will meet at St. Louis May 29
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
S7. 40 to Louisville and Return via A.G.S.

Tickets will be sold May 27, 2S and 29, limited until June 10. Privilege of exten- sion untH June 25.
 Two xuperb passenger trains daily Bir- mingham to Louisville via this line. The scenic route via Lookout Mountain Full particulars can be obtained at- passenger office, 2019. First avenue. Telephone 617.
 b-25-4t.
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
Constitutional Convention

Richmond, Va, May 25.-The latest sum- mary of the returns from the election of Thursday Is that the convention failed in the First, Fifth and Ninth districts, but carried in the others, and carried in the state by a safe majority. There are no sat- isfactory figures obtainable yet
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
Advertise in The Age-HeraId.
Will Collect Quotations June 1

Chicago, May 25.-The Chicago Board of Trade gave notice that after June 1 it will collect it's market quotations. The rule is aimed at the bucket shops, of which there
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
Sent to Queen Victoria

Berlin, May 25--District President Won Etzedor- Felbing has been dispatched by Emperor William on a special mission of a family nature to Queen Victoria. He is expected to return about the middle of next month, when he will make a special report
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
S7, 30 to Louisville and Return via A. (. s,

Tickets will be sold May 27 2S and 29, limited until June 10. Privilege of exten- sion until June 25.
 Two superb passenger trains daily Bir- mingham to Louisville via this line. The scenic route via Lookout Mountain. Full particulars can be obtained at passenger office, 2019 First avenue. Telephone 617.
 5-25-4t.
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
Emneror WillIam at Mayence

Berlin, May 25.-Emperor William arriv- ed this afternoon at Mayence, where he boarded one of the vessels of the torpedo fleet, accompanied by General Count Won Waldersee and his suite, which sailed down the Rhine to Mittelem, the popula- ton lining the shores and cheering.
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
LOW RATES TO BOSTON.

Account of meeting First Church of Christ Scientists to be held in Boston June 3-5 1900 the Central of Georgia Railway and Ocean Steamship Company will sell tickets at rate of fare and one- third for the round trip. For further information, call on write to SOLON JACOBS,
 Commercial Agent, 2O15 First Ave. 5-25-10t
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
The Wonderful West

From the Chicago News.
 'Ts this a healthy town?" incurred the man who was Tn search Of balmy climate.
 "Healthy?" echoed the land agent. "Why, man, the only undertaken in town had to blow out the gas to give himself job."
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
PLANT SYSTEM.

Effective February 19 1900 Pullman sleep ing car service was inaugurated between Savannah, Ga., and Montgomery Ala on the following schedule: Leave Sa-S--eah, D. m; arrive Montgomery, S:1O m.; leave Montgomery, 7:45 p. m.; arrive SaNan- nah, 10:30 a. m.
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
Mrs. IYinsIoM,s soothinpNSyrun

Mrs. WfnsIOw's Soothing Syrup Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PER FECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN: CURE WIND COLO. and is the best rem edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents q bottle
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
PERSONAL.

S. D. Wilson, editor of the Marion Coun- ty News, one of the best weekly papers in the state, is in Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought s'essss's sssss ses ss lMAZzzSW
Teachers Examination

Teachers Examination The annual examination of teachers for positions in the public schools of Birming- ham will be held Monday and Tuesday, June and 5, 1900. Applicants must report at the High school building by 9:S0 u. m. Monday.
 J. D. MOORE,
 J. B. CUNNINGHAM
 J. H. PHILLIPS,
 Board of Examiners. 5-A-10t
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
Croker Is Surprised

Rome, May 25.-George Croker of the firm of Price, Mccormick & Co. of New York, who now is in Rome, said today that he heard of the failure with great surprise.
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
Small Wreck

The engine attached to a freight on the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham road jumped the track a few miles west of here yesterday morning, but the of
 ficials of the road say that no one was hurt, and that the damage to the road and to the train was slight. The passenger train due here at 4:30 D. m. was delayed several hours. Transfers had to be made
 on both day passenger trains at the wreck
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
The Cincinnati Southern

President Spencer of the Southern rail- way has submitted an offer to the officers of the Cincinnati Southern Railroad com pany to lease the line of the latter for a period of sixty-five years at an annual rental of $1,0O0000. together with 10 per cent. of the gross earnings of the road. This would amount to about $1, 050,000 an- nually, or $40,000 less than is now paid. It is stated that President Spencer will not raise his offer
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
ANOTHER RUMOR
 ABOUT THE E. & ".
Litigation Between Contending
 Factions About Ended.
BROWNlNGS WILL SELL OUT
Property Will Fall Into the Hands of Seaboard Air Line - Southern Buys New Engines-Rumb-
 hngs of the Rails

It is stated that the litigation between the Kelley estate and the Browning inter- ests over the East and West Alabama rail- road has about ended and that within short time the differences between these in- terests will be settled and the road pass into hands that will improve and extend it.
 The report states that the Brownngs have agreed to dispose of their interests to the Kelley estate and that the Kelleys will in turn sell the road to the Seaboard Air Line company The Seaboard has been after the East and West for a long time, it being very desirable line by which the Seaboard can enter Birmingham.
 The settlement of the differences between the Kelleys and the Brownings it is stated, has been left to the attorneys of the two factions, A. T. London representing the former, and General Fred S. Ferguson the latter
 The Tredegar Mineral road, a short line running from Jacksonville three miles to- wards Anderson, was purchased by MT. London last week, who it is said made the purchase in the interest of the Seaboard Air Line. MT. London also controls the Birmingham Belt road, which has admira- ble terminal facilities in Birmingham The report now in circulation has 1t that the Belt road is to pass into the hands of the Sea Board Air Line company. The acqui- stion of the East and West by the Sea- board people would leave a gap of about thirtyfive miles to be completed before the latter company would have direct line into Birmingham. The Tredegar Mineral, by building seven eight miles, a consid- -11n ,f xrr1as sAI, 1l,1 would give the Seaboard a branch into An niston.
The age-herald., 1900-05-26
Forty New Engines

The Southern railway has placed an or- der with the Pittsburg Locomotive works for forty new freight engines, which are to be delivered to the road by October 1. 1900. The same road recently placed an order with the Richmond Locomotive works for ten new engines, delivery to be made not later than October L
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-02-21
MR.. MACRUM Is READY.
Gone to Washington Said He Was WILL
ing to Prove the Statement
He Made.

PITTsBURG, Feb. 19.-Charleh E. Ma
crum, late United States consu at Pre-
toria, was i'll the city short time last
evening enroute from his home in East
Liverpool, o., to Washington. He said
he had not been called to the capital by
the state department and was going
there on no special errand. He simply
wanted to be in Washington in case any.
thing happened in which he might be in
terested.
Macrum does not seem a bit worried
about the outcome of the statement.
And he said so, too, but added that he
hoped that nothing of a serious char
acter in the way of international com.
plications with Great Britain would re-
suit. In answer to questions the ex.
consul said:
81 have not one word to take back in
the statement published over my sigma
ture few days ago. fullyappreciated
the seriousness of such statement and
that is why I refused to be interviewed
or discuss the matter offhand. I took
plenty of time to write it and read it
over more than once to make sure that
made no blunders. Now / am ready
and willing to prove every word it con.
tanned ~
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-02-21
FRENCH ON SCHEDULE TIME.
Reached Kimberley In Spite of Fearful
Conditions British Now Have
Mobile Force.

JACoBSDAL, Orang Free State, Feb.
l9.-Lord Roberts combinations for the
movement of the corps dovetailed with
precision, although obstacles that had
not been foreseen had to beNvercome.
The execution of his design began at 3
a. III. week from last Sunday. Cen
eral French 4ode into Kimberley Thurs
day afternoon, about when he was due,
according to the field marshals time ta-
hle, having in four and a half days
marched 80 miles with artillery and
having fought two small engagements.
The relief of Kimberley was accom-
plished with the loss of only 90 men,
Twenty thousand infantry made splen-
did marches under sub-tropical sun
and through dust storm to hold the po-
sitions which General French took.
Lord Kitchener was with General
fuckers division. In consequence of
his transport arrangements the four di-
visions moving over the sandy veldt are
fed and watered. 1t is hardly possible
TO appreciate adequately the mathemati-
cal precision with which every part of
the transport department has worked,
marching through the day, toiling al
most sleeplessly throughout the night,
victualing the army and evolving every
hour results from seeming chaos.
Everybody did what was expected of
him cheerfully, though enduring fright
full fatigues. Few slept more than
three hours. The battalions, hour after
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-02-21
CRONJE'S FLIGHT.
RUMOR THAT FRENCH HEADED
HIM OFF.

The British General Said to he Between
the Boer Army and Dlocmrontcin and
Awaiting Reinforecments - No Coniir-
nation.
LONDON, Feb 20.-The war Office an
bounced that it had nothing further for
publication from South Africa.
In the lobbies of the house of COM
mons, however, it was gumored that
General Cronje's army was surrounded,
that General French had got between
the Boer forces and Bloemfontein and
that he was only awaiting reinforce
ments to close in on the enemy.
No confirmation of th.s rumor was
obtainable, although the general idea
was that the government had received
important dispatches.
LONDON, Feb. 1880 a. NIT is
now amply confirmed that General
CrorSe escaped Every detail received,
however, proves how admirably Lord
Roberts plans were conceived ard were
succeeding. But for the unexpected de-
lay at DelSiel's drift, which was almost
impossible for wagons, the whole Boer
force would have been surrounded. The
delay of one day there gave them their
chance for hasty retreat.
All the other movements of Lord
Roberts were executed aboul ON time.
Apparently General Cronje is retreating
with the main army, and even if he es.
capes altogether he will probably lose all
his baggage.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-02-21
BULLER TRYING
THE RESCUE AGAIN
Another Movement ON to Save Lady.
smith - Trying to Take
Hlangwane Hill.


LONDON, Feb. 20.-The war office gave
out Il dispatch from General Butler,
which contained the following:
"Chieveley Camp, Feb. 19.-I yester-
terday moved around the enemy's flank.
The Queens, who had bivouacked on
the northern slope of Cingolo, crossed
the Mex, and, supported by the rest of
the Second brigade, under Hildyard, as.
saulted and took the southern end of
Monte Cristo.
1.-The Fourth brigade, on the left or
western slope and the Welsh Fusiliers,
supported by the rest of the Sixth bri-
gade, assaulted the eastern flank of the
enemy's position, while the Second bri-
gade cavalry, or the extreme right,
watched the eastern slopes of Monte
Cristo and drove back those of the en-
emy attempting to escape there from our
artillery fire. Assaulted by heavy artil-
lery fire on the front and flank and at
tackled on their flank and rear, the ell
emy made but slight resistance, and,
abandoning their strong position, were
Aiven across the Tugela. 1 have taken
Several camps, a wagon load OF ammu-
milton, several wagons of stores and sup
plies and few prisoners.
"The weather has been intensely hot
and the ground traversed was exceed
ingly difficult. But the energy and
dash of the troops have been very pleas
ant,to see. They have ali done splen-
didly. The work of the irregular cav
airy, the Queens, the S2ts Frfsiliers
and the Rifle brigade Has, perhaps,
most noticeable, while the excellent
practice of the artillery and naval guns
and the steadiness of the gunners, un-
der, at times, very accurate fire, was re-
markable. The accurate fire of the
naval guns from Chieveley was of great
assistance. Our casualties are not, !
think, many"
CHEvELEY, Sunday, Feb. 1S.-The
British operations are directed to the
capture of Hlangwane hill, where the
Beers are strongly fortified and from
which they are shelling the British with
great accuracy.
The British infantry are now disposed
along line extending for seven miles to
the small kopjes at the base of Monte
Christie hills.
From O'Clock Friday morning the
British necessarily shelled Monte
Christie, with the Mex separating it
from Blaauw Krantz hill, on the right.
The British infantry is making slow
progress up the Mex, in the en-
deavor to occupy Monte Christie, which
will enable them to enfilade the Beers
on Haugwane.