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The age-herald., 1900-09-14
SELMA
Central City Contributes to Storm Sut-
 ferers-Other Items

Selma, Sept. 19.-Selma intends to do her full part towards relieving the sufferers in Galveston. The Journal opened sub scription list and this afternoon forwarded to Governor Savers s1S3 This amount was made up in subscriptions handed in to the paper, and this evening a meeting of cit- zens was held, at which a goodly sum was raised.
 St. Paul's Episcopal church sent $50 to the Journal which was voted at a meet ing of the vestry last night. The employees of the City National Bank sent SIS 50; the proprietors and clerks of Ullman & Sons sent $25; the Cawthon Coleman Company sent S11.25, and there were numerous sub scriptions from $1 to s10 handed in.
 The total amount raised at tonights meeting was $197 .5O, which will be prompt ly forwarded.
 Last night at the meeting of the vestry of St. Paurs Episcopal church Rev. Rich ard Hogue was called to be rector of the church here, there being a vacancy by virtue of the election to the bishopric of Rev. R. w. Barnwell, who was rector for twenty years of St. Paufs. Mr. Hogue, who is son of the lamented Cyrus D. Hosue and nephew of Messrs. Wilson, Charles G. and Eugene Brown, though q young man, is gifted one, and is destined to become among the leading members of the clergy in the South. His being called to so important a church as St. PauPs is a compliment of no small degree
 MT. George Burns received a telegram this morning from Victoria, Tex, stating that Colonel N. c. Outlet was among the dead at Galveston. Colonel Outlet was In Selma on a visit to Mrs. Burns and Mrs J. J. Babcock, his sisters-in-law, about ten days ago, and went to Galveston before returning to his home in Victoria. He was well known to many Alabamians, and his death in the awful disaster will be mourned with great sorrow.
 A 1ner. ant sold two bales of cotton to- day for sl32. They weighed together 1,2OO pounds and the price was Il cents.
The age-herald., 1900-09-14
AMUSEMENT IS.

The first real show of the season was ater by a large audience, and was a well come change from the "horse play'' of the two previous offerings.
 Stamped with the brand of the Froh- mans, At the White Horse Tavern is in- deed one of the most pleasing comedies that has been seen in Birmingham. The play is an adaptation by Sydney Rosen- field from German play entitled I'm Weissen Roessl" and retains to a large extent the flavor of the German play Wrights with enough real American hu- nor to lift it above the level of the aver age German comedy
 The story gives full scope to the simple love of the simple folk and is worked to the full satisfaction of the public who, af- ter all, Is the best critic
 Interest, of course, centers around Josepha, hostess of the 'White Horse Tav- ern," a buxom widow. The other charac- ters are well drawn and the presentation last night was in every way creditable.
 AS hostess Carolyn Clawson was charm ing. She is pretty, winsome and with it all splendid little actress, and fully meri- ed the liberal applause bestored upon her. Frederick Bond, as William Gieseeke of Berlin, traveller under protest, was eX- cellent, and fully sustained the part. In fact the entire company was good.
 Manager Douglass of the Jefferson is to be congratulated on securing the com pany.
The age-herald., 1900-09-14
"A Poor RclatioI,v

The coming attraction at the Jefferson theater on next Wednesday will be one ( f steriing merit insomuch that "A Poor Re- lation" was one of Sol Smith RusselPs first winners, and as Noah Vale,' the poor inventor, Mir Russell made his most artistic success MT. Fred G. Berger, for thirty years, and still MT. Russells man. ager, is the able manager of "A Poor Re lation' Company, which is ample guaran- tee of the cast of players, and that careful and conscientious management which makes possible delightful performance Henceforth MT. Russell will appear in the largest cities while Mr. Frank Keenan will appear in MT. Russells plays in those towns where the famous comedian will not appear. MT Keenan's success last season in this play argues well his acceptance as favorite theatrical star
The age-herald., 1900-09-14
HUNTSVILLE
Daily Budget of Interesting Items From
 Historic City

Huntsville, September 13-(Special.)- )-At Newhope today Paul Baker stabbed his cousin, John Webster to death. The young men quarrelled over young woman. Ba- ker made his escape. The young men be- long to prominent families.
 General Wheeler has wired that he will visit Huntsville next Tuesday, when he will be rendered public reception
 George F. Scruggs today received tele- gram announcing the drowning at Gall weston of his sister, Mrs. J. H. Jones' and husband, formerly of Chattanooga. Ex- Sheriff J. r. Powell is anxiously awaiting news from his daughter, Mrs. Fred Jones, who several days ago wrote that she was going to visit this ill-fated couple.
 The annual convention of the Liberty Baptist Association convened today at Rice's chapel, near New Market. Dr. J. F. Hampton, who has been moderator tor ten years, is presiding and the attendance Is large. The session will last two or three days. Dr. Crumpton secretary of the State mission board, is present.
 Oliver Walker, who has been in jail here charged with the murder of Ernest Hall at New Market, was released today on a bond of $1,000. He will be tried before the next term of the circuit court.
 Relatives have received a letter from Lieutenant w. s. Wells, of the Twenty ninth Infantry. Lieutenant Wells states that his regiment is now stationed on the island of Mainduquel and is enjoying excel lent health. The regiment, which is com- posed of Alabama and Georgia volunteers is wild to go to China.
The age-herald., 1900-09-14
NEW DECATUR
Southern Railway Will Build New
 Bridge Over Tennessee

New Decatur, September 13.-(Speclal.)- The Southern Railway Company will build a new bridge across the Tennessee river here at once. The survey has already been made and the stone are now being quar- ried for the piers
 The piers of the present bridge were built more than a quarter of a century ago by Louis Hobart, father of Thomas Hobart, who Is the well-known conductor of the Decatur and Birmingham accommodation train.
 "A few weeks ago this bridge was inspect ed by a government official and pronounced unsafe for the heavy passenger engine which have been operated over the Decatur division of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville Railroads. Since the time of the inspection only light engines have been allowed to cross the bridge.
 It Is said that the piers of the old bridge are in very bad condition; many stones having washed out of them at the bottom.
 Mrs. Glass, wife of Baylor Glass of De- catur, died at their home yesterday after o brief illness of malarial fever.
 The interment took place at Oak Hill cemetery today.
 The residence of Fred Orr at Danville. .
The age-herald., 1900-09-14

country town seventeen miles southwest of this city, was destroyed by fire last night al Il clock.
 The origin of the fire Is supposed to be due to defective fiue.
 Only a few household goods were saved, and the family barely escaped with their lives.
 The house was one of the most elaborate residences of the little village, and the total loss on the building and household goods will be somewhere in the neighborhood of s2,5OO.
 Another telegram was received today by Harvey B. Crock of this city from his mother, Mrs. Lucy Crocker, who was in Galveston, Tex, with the family of her brother, M. ". Brown, at the time of the terrible hurricane in that city The mes sage stated that Mrs. Crocker and her brothers family were all safe and were in San Antonio. Mrs Crocker will return home in few days. It is said that her experience at Galveston was terrible one.
 A telegram to Frank Jones of this city from his brother, William Jones, of Calves wife and daughter, Mary, who were NA NAo"liSNb NoiihoN pS lodidB anu IL lS sup posed that the bodies were washed out to sea. MT. Jones is almost crazed with grief on account of the loss of his wife and daughter.
 Cotton is opening rapidly here and many bales are expected to be placed on the mar ket within the next few days
 A good feeling predominates among the farmers here on account of the recent ad- vance in prices.
 pr. Ruban Lane, the most prominent phy- sician at Flint, small station six miles south of here, on the Louisville and Nash Vile Railroad, died at an early hour this morning after an illness of a few days of fever.
 Dr. Lane was about 30 years of age, and was highly connected throughout the coun- ty.
The age-herald., 1900-09-14
FLORENCE
Fund For Relief of Galveston Sufferers
 Other Items

Florence, 13.-(Special.)- IA relief fund for the Galveston sufferers was started today by N. c. Biting, cashier of the First Ma tonal Bank, and $100 was raised in a short time and sent to H. M. Trueheart & Co.,, of Galveston, for distribution. The fund is still being added to, and will be swelled to several hundred more. Charles Jones, Normal College student of this city, who lives in Galveston, was relieved to hear from his father yesterday announcing his safety.
 The State Normal College opened today with the largest matriculation in the his- tory of the institution. The attendance last year was over four hundred. The manual training school will prove a great feature of the college this year.
 The old butterdish factory, relic of the boom days. was sold today to A. s. Nichols and will be used as site for the shingle mill of Joseph A. Nichols, who has been operating mill near this city for over year. The mill will have capacity of 5OOOO chestnut shingles day. MT. Nichols will put in machinery for the manufacture of barrel heads in connection with the manufacture of shingles, using the same power.
 The Florence Gas Light and Power Com- pany are making extensive Improvements at the gas plant and putting in new retorts and machinery to increase the gas supply, the demand for which has increased nearly 50 per cent. the past year. The company are also adding sidetracks and new coal sheds for storing 400 tons of coal The city city Is contemplating making additional contracts for street lamps at an early date.
 J. A. Paulk of Cloverdale, in this county brought to town @ jug with an interesting history one day this week. The jug was dug from a we'll 35 feet deep which was made in the beginning of the century by Thomas Johnson, an early settler and father of the late Dr. Stephen Johnson. The well was filled sixty years ago. The jug was stamped "J. Miller. Wheeling, Va."
The age-herald., 1900-09-14
GERMANY WANTS
 AMERICAN GOLD The Big Loan May Be An-
 nounced Today. T0BE FLOATED IN NEW YORK Foreign Securities Find a Ready Mar ket in This Country Due to the
 High Price of Do-
 mestic Paper
TOBE FLOATED IN NEW YORK

New York September 13-No authorta- tive information can be had in Wall street of negotiations for placing a German Gov ernment loan in New York, but the report finds general credence on account of the tacit admission that the German Govern ment is seeking and will likely succeed in borrowing $25, ,OOO,GOO from New York, Chi cago and Milwaukee lenders. for which certainly part is to paid for by gold ship ments.
 It is evident that a desire to replenish the German stock of gold is the motive of 6 direct negotiation with American banks by the German authorities as 1t was of the British authorities in the allotment of over half of the latest issue of British ex- chequer bonds with New York bankers. The operations are closely analogous to that of the United States Government s several years ago with the placing of bonds, which was made conditional for imports Of gold.
 Bankers and brokers in Wall street as- sert that there is a large demand at pres ent in this country tor foreign securities One firm states that it has placed $5, 900, coo of foreign government securities among domestic investors in the last twelve months. High grades of domestic securi- ties are held at a price that makes the yearly returns insignificant, and the high money rates keep even the government bonds there at price low enough to make the return attractive to American investors. In the event of reversal oI the trade bal ance and the relative level of money rates these securities will find their way back to Europe in the adjustment, as American se- curities had come home
 It was semi officially stated at the office of Kuhn, Loeb & Co. that with one or two other banking houses they would form a syndicate to float the new German loan. They will be iuoed py Inc agents or the Deutsche Bank of Berlin and New York.
 The official announcement probably will be issued tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1900-09-14
KRUGER'S FLIGHT
 MAY END THE WAR
Botha Will Be Given Chance to
 Open Negotiations.
MAY CONTINUE STRUGGLE
Dom Paul's Movements Are in Doubt All Conclusions Are Premature Based on Rumors-Roberts Re-
 ports French Was Engaged

New York, September 13.-A dispatch to the Tribune from London says
 "The flight of President Kruger to Lo- to open negotiations with General Butler and bring the war to an end.
 President Kruger, however, may return to Komatipoort, or if he stays at Lorenzo Marques, Botha may continue the struggle, dividing his forces into small bands. All conclusions based upon Reuters announce ment of Kruger's arrival in neutral terri tory are premature, since the door through which he is reported to have retired from the Transvaal remains open.
 If General French occupied Barberton and the British columns are advancing toward Komatipoort, the door may be closed within week and Botha released from all obligations to keep his burghers in the field.
 "The closing scenes of the protracted campaign tend to illustrate the truth that without a neutral base the Boers are help less. If the British government had al- lowed President Kruger to purchase Dela- goa Bay when he was anxious to do so he would not have place of refuge in the present emergency, nor would his presence there be a source of any uncertainty re- specting the possibility of his return to the Transvaal. The purchase of that neu- tral base ten years ago would probably have prevented the outbreak of war, since the Boers have depended from the outset upon having the door open for their gold to go out and their supplies to come in, and also upon having a bridge for retreat when they were in the last ditch.
 '"rhe news, however, is still too indecis- i've to justify premature talk about d last ditch. Butler is pressing on after Botha, over the mountains, but has captured abandoned stores rather than commanders in arms, and French is still a long way from komatipoort.
 "rhe official record of the operations conducted by General Methuen Barton and Hildeyard and the Generals in the Or anee River colony proves that the terri tories occupied are swarming with guerrll- las and discontented Boers who are un- willing to abandon the struggle. This is one Of the worst features of the situation. Resentments caused by the campaign are embittered and opposition to British rule will have to be stamped out by strenuous and rigorous police work during a long period.
 ''rhe political effect of the reports of President krugers retreat from the Transvaal have been instantaneous. Ru- mors of the assembling of Parliament at an earlier date than previous reports have indicated are already in the air.
The age-herald., 1900-09-14
TUSCALOOSA
Budget of Interesting Items From the
 City of Oaks

Tuscaloosa, September 12.-(special.) )-The been in session here the past week, has let the following contracts To. M. E.. Hardin, the painting of the County Almshouse for sum of $275, the county to furnish the paint and the work to be completed on the 18th day of October; for every day thereafter that the contract is not completed the con- tractor is to forfeit $2.50. The contract for re-fiooring the Warrior bridge at this place was let to the firm of Hughes & Watkins at $12.50 per thousand, the contractors to furnish the necessary timber It is es- timated that it will take 10000 feet of lum- Der for this work. Practically every bridge in Tuscaloosa was damaged by the high waters last spring, some of them to such extent as to render rebuilding neces- sary.
 At a called meeting of Tucaloosa Lodge, No. SS, Knights of Pythias, last night three candidates were initiated into the mysteries of the rank of esquire. By an unanimous vote the sum of s10 was donated to the suffering Pythians of Galveston, Tex.
 The Tuscaloosa Female College opens its doors for it's fall session this morning at o'clock. There were 125 pupils enrolled. With the seven pupils thai .il be here this afternoon and tonight there will be fifty-three boarding pupils. Dr. Melton, the president of the college, is very much grat- flied at the number of pupils present at the opening day.
 Miss Eloise Hemphill left yesterday for Birmingham to enter upon her duties at the Birmingham Seminary for Young Ladies. Miss Hemphil is one of Tusca- loosas most noted educators, ane her ab- sence from the educational circles of this city will be greatly felt
 The family and friends of Lieutenant Jesse Nichols at this place were very much excited and worried yesterday. He was stationed with his battery at Galveston, and it was thought he was killed in the disaster at that place aSurday night. A telegram from the War Department yes terday to A. B. c. Nichols, father of Litu- tenant Nichols, stated that all of the bat tery were safe. Some uneasiness was also felt for Walter R. Searcy and Dr. Battle s. Searcy, who were at that point, but as there is no account of their loss in the daily papers, it is thought that they are probably uninjured.
 Judge W. G. Cochrane Is home from Carrollton. He is one of the two announced candidates for Mayor of this city.
 Miss Sadie Ballentine, of Pulaski, Tenn, came down yesterday to enter her niece at the Tuscaloosa Female College.
 Colonel F. M. Jackson of Birmingham, F. H. Hill of Carrollton and Rev, J. w. Cowan of Woodstock were here to be pres ent at the opening of the Tuscaloosa Fe- male ollege.
The age-herald., 1900-09-14
At the Auditorium

The Una Clayton Company last night pre- sented "A Little Pauper at the Auditor ium and fully sustained its reputation.
 The pathetic little play was well handled and proved one of the best the company has presented during its engagement.
 Tonight "Frou Frou" will be the bill, and little AureliA Sewell has been cast in the role of Little Georgia.
 The company will close its engagement with two performances tomorrow, a prize matinee being special attraction.
The age-herald., 1900-09-14
TWO DIRECTORS
Dropped By the Republic Iron and Steel
 Company

New York, September 13-At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Repub- lie Iron and Steel Company, held in Jersey City, the following directors were retired: s. J. Llewelyn and J. c. Codwell.
 Two directors, Archibald w. Houston and William E. Taylor were elected, thus re- ducing the directors from twenty to eighteen. The board reelected Noah s. Warner president,
The age-herald., 1900-09-14
Ladies Free Tonight

At the Auditorium tonight ladies will be admitted free when accompanied by a person holding one paid thirty cents ticket to see the Una Clayton Company in the great society drama, 'Frou Frou.' A ladies' gold watch will be given away at the Saturday matinee. Twenty-Five dollars given away Saturday night
The age-herald., 1900-09-14
GENERAL WHEELER
Will Be the Guest of the Decaturs
 Today

New Dectaur, September 1a.-(special)- Genaral J0e Wheeler W&n asvtSa hess to- morrow morning at o'clock on a local from Courtland, and will speak at the court house at 10 a. m. He will be received by committee of leading citizens and in- troduced by Hon. Samuel Blackwell. Sev- eral hundred visitors are expected.
The age-herald., 1900-09-14
ProoosaIs for Coal.

Sealed proposals will be received in the office of the Board of Revenue up to and including the 1st day of October, 1900, for furnishing to the county coal for court house, jail and almshouse for one year, be- ginning October 15, 1900, coal to be deliv- cred at courthouse and nearest point on railroad to almshouse.
 The right to reject any and all bids Is reserved. VIM. s. MORROW,
 e-2-30t Clerk Board of Revenue.
The age-herald., 1900-09-14
NOTICE
The Alabama Great Southern Railroad
 Company

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Ala bama Great Southern Railroad Company will be held at the office of the company in Birmingham, Alabama, on Wednesday, Oc- tober S. 1900, at 10 o'clock a. m., for the election of directors and the transaction of such other business as may be brought before the meeting.
 JOSIAH F. HILL Secretary
 Sept f. 1900. 9-4-29t
The age-herald., 1900-09-14
French iIrcaPed

London, September 1S.-Iord Roberts re- ports from MachadoGorp, under date of Wednesday, September 12, that General French vas heavily engaged that day with the Boers in tha hills west of Barberton, and that General Hutton had gone to Gen eral Frenchs support
The age-herald., 1900-09-14

ley were united in marriage this morning at the court house by Probate Judge James c. Brown. They came over from North port about half after eight last night for the purpose of having Judge Brown tie the knot but were forced to return to North port and wait until this morning, as they failed to find the judge last night.
The age-herald., 1900-09-14

Miss Sadfe Ballentine of Pulaski, Tenn, whow as present at the opening of the Tuscaloosa Female College, left this morn- ing for her home
The age-herald., 1900-09-14

Rev. D. L. Parrish. presiding elder of the Tuscaloosa district, left this morning on his fourth quarterly round. He went from here to Jasper.
The age-herald., 1900-09-14

The society folk of Tuscaloosa enjoyed a delightful hay ride last night. After the ride was completed they repaired to the University campus and partook of moon- light supper which the young ladies of the party had prepared
The age-herald., 1900-09-14

The City Council, which was to have met last night, was adjourned to Friday night on account of the absence of a quorum of the councilmen. Most of the aldermen are out of town.
The age-herald., 1900-09-14

DEWRERRV'S Book Store is the DL HDLoiah1 O completest school supply house in the South.
The age-herald., 1900-09-14
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The age-herald., 1900-09-14

10. w. Hausman has left for Belle Ellen where he will enter business.
The age-herald., 1900-09-14

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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-16
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Beautiful nights and the radiant light
of Luna Is enthroned on the spotless
purity of Flora's beauties. Crops, for
sooth, are looking exceedingly well des-
pite the warm and dry weather, which
frequently visits the Neck. Although
the Neck may not be called the "Head-
quarters" for fruit. the orchards cannot
be excelled for deliciously favored APP
Piles, peaches. etc. Work is the farmers
watcLword. No retrograde spirits wit
messed. Kindheartedness Is apparent.
Mans relation to his fellow-creatures is
appreciated to its utmost limit. Chari-
ty Is considered sacred obligation and
in no way is it more manifested than
during sickness. There is no dividing
line between the well to do and the very
poor. What = glorious, aye, Christ-like
princie, in the heart The BEACON is a
fayorite here and am pleased TO state
that it is received regularly every Thurs
day p. m. The patrons do not forget
the foundation-fact that IL gives the
county news. NOODLE.