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The age-herald., 1900-04-11
LONDON IS NERVOUS
Nothing Heard From Roberts-Some
 Doubt the Disaster

London, April 11.-5 a. m.-But that the war office has issued no news from Lord Roberts during the last three days, there would be little disposition to place any credenee in the Boer reports of another British disaster. The unexpected rallying of the Free State commanders, however, leaves the people in nervous condition, fearing everything.
 Dispatches from Pretoria as late as Mon day did not mention any further Boer vic- tory On the contrary, they said all the commanders were quiet, and as Lord Rob- erts has hitherto never failed to report mischances, as well as successes, or to all low the newspaper correspondents to re- port them until some confirmation is re- ceived, there is justification for regarding the Merkatsfontein rumor as only an ex- aggerated account of the Reddersburg af- fair At the same time, Boer reports have so often proved correct that the greatest anxiety is felt
 No further news has been received of fighting, either at Wepener or in Natal. Boer reports seem to indicate that Lord Methuen is advancing from Boshof to- ward Hoopstad.
 It is bold and apparently dangerous move, although 1t turns the right flank of the Boer position at Brandfort it puts Lord Methuen's force between whatever Harrison there may be at Blomhoef, in the Transvaal and the Brandfort force.
 The Boer peace commissioners at Napels do not conceal the fact that they have no hope of obtaining peace with independ- once for the republics, but they will en-
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
PLUMBER DEFEATED
He Encountered Large Force of Boers
 and Had to Retreat

Gaberones, Sunday, April 1.-Yesterday Colonel Plumer with 27O mounted men and a few infantry and one Maxim gun, arrived at Ramathlabama, where he left the dis mounted men and proceeded along the rail road to within sight of Mafeking. The ad- vance guard under Colonel White encoun- tered a large body of Beers, and almost simultaneously the left and right Hanks were attacked, and sharp fighting followed The Boers were in crescent formation, anc outnumbered the British two to one
 They advanced with skill, and stubbornl! and consistently endeavored to encircle tn. British. After holding the ground for an hour Colonel Plumer retired, with the Boers slowly following him up. The fight continued through the ten miles retreat to Ramathlabama, where the British Maxim gun was brought into play. After a stiff fight Colonel Plumer reached his camp
 The British casualties were:
 Killed-Three officers and seven men.
 Wounded-Three officers and twenty-four men.
 Missing-Eleven.
 The Boer loss was serious.
 The above is another British version of the defeat of Colonel Plumer
 At the conclusion of the fight, General Snyman informed Colonel Baden-Powell that he had some British wounded, and Bagden-Powell and Plumer sent ambu- Iances. The Boers were also busy Sunday collecting their dead and wounded. Most of the British wounded were only slightly hurt Colonel Plumer was wounded, but was able to carry out his duties.
 While the ambulance was still at Ram athlabama April General Enyman, with 800 men and soldiers, arrived there, and finding no British troops in the vicinity returned to Mafeking. It is reported here that the advance guard of Lord Methu- ems relief force has left Vryburg for Mafe- king.
 Colonel Plumer's wound was in his right arm. His horse was shot, Colonel Bodle and Captain Rolt were wounded. Colonel Plumer's orderly Is missing. Sergeant Ma jor Manning of the fifth dragoon guards who took up the duties as orderly did ex- cellent work.
 Captain Fred Crewe was shot dead while covering the retreat of others.
 Captain MacLaren was severely wound- ed, and Lieutenant Milligan, the famous Yorkshir cricketer, fatally wounded while tenaciously holding an assigned position Lieutenant Milligan rode unassisted to Rathalahama.
 Medical Orderly Waneford worked pluck lily on the field, which afforded little cover.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
SWITCHMAN KILLED
Was Former Resident of Birmingham
 Funeral Today

Florence April 10-(Special.)-J. P. Mob- ley former resident of Birmingham, who came here to accept a position as switch man in the yards of the Philadelphia fur naces one month ago, was caught between a switch engine and slag pot and killed. He was attempting to make coupling.
 He was 30 years of age, and leaves wife and one small child The funeral will oc- cur today. MT. Mobley was well liked here.
 The Presbytery of North Alabama meets here tonight at 7:45 at the First Presbyte- rian church. The opening sermon will be preached by Rev. J. J. Greer of Birming- ham, the retiring moderator. The program includes services twice daily, Wednesday and Thursday. About forty delegates are in attendance, being entertained by the congregation.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
RECEIVER REQUESTED
R. P. Connor Asks For Receiver in Loan
 Association Case

Atlanta, Ga., April 10.--R. P. oCnnor as- serting that he is a stockholder in the concern, today filed a petition in the su- perior court, asking for temporary re- ceiver for and injunction against the In- ter-State Building and Loan association Judge Lumpkin issued a temporary order restraining the company from selling, transferring or encumbering any of it's property. No receiver was appointed, but the court ordered that the defendants show cause on April IA why a receiver should not be appointed. In his petition, MT. Connor charges that the concern was insolvent, and he aserts that the fact that other building and loan associations have recently gone into the hands of receivers has had the effect of causing distrust among those who might patronize such enterprises.
 President Wilson of the Interstate com pany said tonight that he knew nothing of any court proceedings, and asserted that his company was in sound condi- ton.
 MT. Connor is believed to be a resident of Texas.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
COMMITTEE DECIDES
 AGAINST MIR. CLARK
Vote on the Resolution Declaring Him Not Entitled
 to Seat Was Unanimous.

adequate to meet the ever-increasing de- mand. The minister of commerce has sent an inquiry to the coal mine owners of Pp- per Siesia asking whether the coal pro- duction could be increased by establish ing a greater number of shafts at the mines, and assuring them of life air if such be the case. In Russia about the same conditions exist. The extension of the railways and the increased industrial activity in Russia, account in a large measure for this condition, but the un- developed state of the coal mining indus try itself, also plays an important part in the situation. Coal Is very much in de- mand in Austria, France, Japan, the Netherlands and in Russia, and our con- suls at various points In these countries are besieged with inquiries looking to the extensive importation of the American product.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
ADMIRATION FOR SENATOR MORGAN His Strict Devotion to Duty
 Causes Much Comment. MR. STALL|NGS IS CENSURED Representative Bartlett Says He Should Come to the Support of
 Democrats-Thinks Democrats
 Should Rebuke His Action.
MR. STALL|NGS IS CENSURED

Washington. April 1O.-(Special) )-The bill passed by the house on March IA, for the relief of the heirs and assigns of Philip McLeoskey and John Hagan, late of Mo- bile, have been favoraby reported to the senate. The bill relinquishes the govern ment title to certain land in Mobile
 All reports received here from Alabama are most favorable to Morgan's success at Saturdays primaries. Senators of all par ties comment favorably upon Senator Nor gan's strict devotion to duty, remaining at his post in Washington, and performing his duties as a senator most thoroughly at time when there is the greatest temp tation to be in Alabama looking after his interests.
 Representative Stallings' absence from Washington is causing most unfavorable comment. If ever it was a democrats duty to be present, this is an occasion, with the vote of the Porto Rican bill coming to- morrow.
 Democratic representatives do not forget
 
 election case of Robbins vs Aldrich was pending, and his vote was most neces- sary
 Representative Bartlett of Georgia has this to say of Stallings' absences:
 Any democrat who would not come here to vote to keep a colleague, MT. Robbins, who was elected under the same election laws as himself, those of Alabama, from being turned out by partisan majority is not deserving of the support of His con- stituency for any office. I refer to MT. Stallings of Alabama. The same laws un- der which Stallings wil be elected gover- nor of Alabama, should he be nominated are the laws, and the democratic methods in Alabama, which were the subject of se- rious assaults and denunciation by the re- publicans on the floor of the house. The man who would absent himself as Stall lings has done, does not deserve any fa- crats. If were a democrat, in Alabama, with Stallings' continued refusal to come to support the democrats in the Robbins case, would hold that sufficient grounds as democrat to withhold my vote from him."
 MT. Bartlett's views are those of practi- cally every democrat in congress. All.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
Buying Horses For British

New York, April 10.-The Journal and Advertiser tomorrow will say:
 A contract to buy 3O0O0 or 35,OOO horses for the ritish government was about com pleted in this city yesterday. The horses are for cavalry regiments and the artillery service in South Africa and they will cost several million dollars. This is the largest single order of the kind ever placed in this country. Buffalo has been selected as the point of inspection, where the horses will be brought by the contractors who will act as the British governments agents.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
The Dog Contests

Mankato. Kan, April 1o.-Hundreds of people witnessed the sport of the coursing races here today.
 Eight dogs ran. and there were sixteen kills and twenty-four escapes.
 The forty heats resulted as follows: Lord Stuart beat Vinlove; Bill of Expense beat Sailor; Lady Erwin beat Topsy; Van nata beat Jack; Turquoise beat Pat Tracy; Dash Out Once beat Philipsburg; Dallas Red beat Meg Merilles; Dasgroos beat Queen; Nellie c. beat Tiger Bill.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
New Jersey Municipal Elections

New York, April 1O.-Municipal elections were held today in most of the important cities of New Jersey, and in several of the smaller ones. Local issues were involved, and there was no overturn anywhere. In Jersey City City the democratic ticket was elected by 520O majority.
 In Elizabeth, Mayor Mack, republican, was reelected, but the democrats retain control of the council.
 In Trenton the republicans gained four councilmen.
 New Brunswick, Hoboken and Orange gave the usual democratic majorites.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
Created Little Excitement

Butte, Mont, April 10.-The report of the senate committee against Senator Clark did not create much excitement or sur- prise in Butte, his home, for such a report was generally expected, although some of the senator's closest followers and ardent friends had been claiming that a majority of the committe would be favorable to him. His son, and chief representative in the senatorial campaign, received the fol- lowing today:
 Washington. D. c. "C. w. Clark.
 Report of committee will be adverse. Don't let this worry you. I will be vindi- cated either here or in Montana.
 (Signed) "W. A. CLARK" Some of Senator Clark's friends here predict that he will resign and return to Montana for vindication
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
Senator Clark Remains Quiet

Washington, April 10.-Senator Clark of Montana will make statement at this time respecting the decision of the com- mittee on privileges and elections to de- clare his seat vacant. After a conference with ex-Senator Faulkner, his counsel, the determination was reached that the proper course would be to await the ap- pearance of the committees report This, the senator's friends feel, will be prefer able to issuing a statement now while the reasons for the committees action are not officially stated
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
soer Prisoners Transferred

Capetown, Tuesday April 10.-The re- mainder of the Boer prisoners that were on board the transports off Simonstown, about two thousand, have been transferred to the mainland.
 Rudyard Kipling and Sir John Henry de Villiers, chief justice of Cape Colony, will sail for England tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
Democrats Meet Today

Raleigh, N C., April 10.-The democratic convention meets here at noon tomorrow to nominate full state ticket For all the officers except governor there are num- Der of candidates, and it will take several ballots to make a nomination. For gov ernor, however, Hon. Charles B. Aycock oe Wayne county Is the only candidate, all the others having withdrawn from the race. It is believed Aycock will be nominated ty exclamation.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
Enemy Growing Desperate

London, April 1.-The Bloemfontein correspondent of the Times, telegraphing Monday, says:
 '"The enemy is making a desperate at- tempt to discover a strategic opening. Their numbers are unknown to us, but are anywhere between three and six thousand. They are moving cautiously"
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
Pope's Action Causes Comment

Berlin, April 10.-The fact that the pope will receive in audience hundred German sailors of the German Mediterranean squadron, who have arrived in Rome, is the occasion of much comment here. Sev- eral of the Berlin papers believe that when receiving these men the pope will say some- thing in favor of an increase of the Ger man navy for the protection of the Catho- lie missions in China
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
He Will Now Seek Vindication in
 Montana.
CREATED LITTLE EXCITEMENT
It Was the General Unfavorable Testi- mony and Not Any Special Feat ure Which Caused the Unani-
 nous Rejection

Washington, April 10.-The senate com mittee on privileges and elections today de- cided by unanimous vote to recommend the adoption of a resolution declaring that Hon. w. A. Clark of Montana Is not en- titled to occupy his seat a senator from Montana
 The decision was reached after a two hours sitting at which all the members of the committee were present except one. The absentee was Senator Caffrey of Louis- jana, and he wired his vote in opposition to MT. Clark.
 The ballot was not taken until all the members present had expressed themselves upon the question, some of them speaking at some length and all of them expressing different shades of opinion. Senator Harris of Kansas indicated the most pronounced leaning toward leniency for MT. Clark. He did not express any doubt that there had been lavish expendi- ture of money in MT. Clarlxs behalf, and while not condoning this course, he spoke in terms of strong condemnation of the tactics pursued by some of his Clark s) opponents, referring especially to Congress- man Campbell and former State Senator | Whitesde.
 
 MT. Harris The two senators also ex- | pressed some doubt as to the justification
 of the conclusion drawn by a majority of | the committee that Senator Clarks can- | didacy for the senate began in August, | 1898, when he returned to Butte from New 1 York The effect of this conclusion was to change up the entire s13900O which Senator Clark confessed to have expended on his campaign for the senate, while the cons tention was made in Senator Clarks be- half that he had not become a candidate until after the state election, thus elimil mating from the campaign in his individu- al behalf the amount spent in the general contest.
 The consensus of opinion of the commits tee appeared unfavorable to accepting any one especial feature against MT. Clark as the basis for the report against him, the general opinion being that 1t was the cumulative character of the testimony | that should be considered rather than any | one especial detail.
 Senator Harris raised the point in MT. | Clark's behalf that the cumulative effect | of the testimony could not properly be
 considered, but he was overruled on his | position
 If prominence was given to any one line l of testimony more than to another it was that dealing with transactions apparently of a regular business nature between Senl ator Clark and his agents and members of the legislature. The purchase of the prop erty rendered Representative Wood to lift the mortgage from his ranch were consid- cred as bearing directly upon the case. Of these matters, the Wood case received special attention. The payment of money to Representative Day after MT. Clarks | election also had weight.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
Alarming Situation in Coal Region

Pittsburg, April 10.-With 1000 miners on a strike and many of the mines operating on half time, and with no immediate pros pect of a complete resumption, the condi- ton in the coal trade locally has assumed alarming proportions Coal dealers are short of fuel, and today domestic consul mers were given only half of the amount they asked for in. order that the supply may be made to go around until more is obtained
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
Renewal of Rioting

Chicago, April 10.-After two weeks of comparative freedom from strife there was a renewal of rioting today in the local la Dor war At the new Marshall Field build- ing at Adams and Clarke streets as well as at the scene of the excavation for the Western Electric building, fights took place, some of the combatants being union men charging against non-union men who had been put to work in the strikers Ilaces. Eve Workmen were injured.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
Victory Near Kroonsta&

London, April 1.-The Daily Mail pub fishes the following, dated April 10, from Lorenzo Marquez:
 'The Netherlands Railroad company professes to have received a telegram re- porting Boer victory near Kroonstad, the Boers capturing 300 British
 Commenting upon this the Daily Mail remarks:
 There is a Merkatsfontein about five and half miles southeast of Kroonstad, but if the report be true this can hardly be the place."
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
Tobacco Factory Burned

Petersburg, Pa, April 10.-The large leaf tobacco factory of W. G. Dunnington and Company in this city. containing over l. 100000 pounds of tobacco, purchased re- gently for the Austrian government, was. with its contents, totally destroyed by fire tonight. The loss is estimated at s100.000 Several small houses in the vicinity were also destroyed. The fire originated in the boiler room.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
Metbuen,s Force Near Boshof

Zwarthopfontein, O. F. s., Monday, April l.-Lord Methuen's force is encamped here, ten miles eat of Boshof
 Since the Boshof affair Lord Chesham, with Yeomanry and the Kimberley mount ed corps reconnoitered eastward, but he only encountered small body of Boers who fed
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
British Suffered Another Defeat

London, April 11.-A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Brandfort, dated Sunday, says:
 Yesterday General Dewet inflicted the third defeat of the British within week at Merkalsfontein, killing and wounding 500. He captured 900, with twelve wagons, losing i've boys killed and nine wounded"
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
The Combination story Denied

Philadelphia, April 10.-That negotiations are pending looking to a combination of the gigantic Carnegie-Frick interests and the Cramp Shipbuilding concern is denied by officials of the latter company. Edwin s. Cramp. who was shown the New York dispatch telling of conferences at Atlantic City between representatives of the com panies at which 1t was said the subject of consolidation was made, said: There is not a word of truth in it."
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
Wrangle in Virginia

Norfolk, Va, April 1.-The republican state convention convened at o'clock yes- terday At o'clock this morning (Wednes- day) the convention was in wrangle, and may not adjourn until morning. Beyond forming a temporary organization, nothing has yet been accomplished. President Mc- Kinley will be endorsed for re-nomination. Park Agnew will reelected state chair man, and George D. Bowden will be en- dorsed for national committeeman.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
Chicago Ambulance Corps

Lourenzo Marques, April 10.-The French steamer Caravella, Captain LaBourhie, from Havre February 25, has arrived here with 106 passengers, including the Chicago ambulance corps. A majority of the pas- sengers will proceed by train to the Trans vaal.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
SERIOUS COAL FAMINE
Consul General in Germany Made Re.
 port on Situation

Washington, April 10.-Information has been furnished the state department rela- tive to the existence of serious coal fam ines in Russia and Germany by Consul General Guenther at Frankfort. He says never before in the history of Germany has there been such demand upon the coal production of the country as at pres ent. The amount on hand Is entirely in-
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
Encountered Large Force of
 Boers and Fell Back.
LONDON GROWS QUITE NERVOUS
The News Comes From Roberts But the Burghers Continue to Report Vic tories-Boer Strength Es-
 timated at 30,000

London. April 1.-The Daily News has the following from Pretoria, dated Mon day, by way of Delagoa Bay:
 Tt is officially announced that battle has been fought south of Brandfort in which six hundred British troops were killed and wounded and 500 taken prison- CTS.
 Lord Roberts is declared to be finding great difficulty owing to scarcity or wa ter"
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
VALIDITY OF STOCK
Supreme Court Renders Decision in
 Loan Association Case

Montgomery, Ala, April 10.-1n the case of Johnson vs. the National Building and Loan association, the state supreme court in decision today sustained the validity of paid-up stock and holds that a stock holder and borrower cannot maintain bill for an accounting without alleging that he has applied to the association to state
 the account and that it has refused to do
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
No OmcIal Trial

Norfolk. va., April 1o.-No official trial of the torpedo boat stringham has yet taken place. The run was to have been made yesterday, but owing to an accident to her machinery it was postponed to next Monday and later to Wednesday, the 16th instant, to determine whether the String ham can come up to the 30-knot speed stip- ulated in the contract.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
General strike Ordered

Frostburg, Md, April IDA general strike of all the miners in the George creek region has been ordered for tomor- row at midnight. Nearly 5000 men are in. volved. The miners insist on an advance of from 55 to 60 cents per gross ton.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
PIumer's Column Near Mafeking

London, April 1.-The Daily Mail has the following from Lady Sarah Wilson, dated Mafeking, March 30:
 "Colonel Plumer's column is now within twenty miles of us, but it's advent is unde- sirable unless accompanied by food sup plies.
 'The opinion prevails here that young Cronje has returned to the ranks of the investing Boers and is trying to avenge Paarodsburg.'
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
Woman Hung Herself

Knoxville, Tenn, April 10.-Mrs. Mary Tucker of Blue Grass, residing twelve miles west of this city, was found hang ing from rafter in an empty rscm of her house yesterday afternoon. She was dis covered by her only son, with whom she lived, and all evidence went to show that she had been dead for hours.
 No reason is assigned for the suicide.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
Charged With Stealing s1O.sOo

Boston, April 1O.-Herbert F. Milligan. bookkeeper of the Union Loan and Trust company, was arrested today, charged with embezzlement of s1o,3OO. It is under stood he has confessed. Milligan is 21 years of age and married. His speculations, 1t is said, have been going on since last July.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
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Explosion In a Kitchen

Galveston, Tex, April 1o-An attempt to revive kitchen fire resulted in an explo- sion which horribly burned Lizzie Bailey, aged 2; George Bailey, aged 5, and their mother, Mrs. George Bailey, at noon to- day. The little girl died tonight. The oth- CTS will recover The house burned to the ground.
The age-herald., 1900-04-11
Newark Elects Democrat

Newark, N. J.. April 1o.-Mayor sey- mour, democratic. was reelected today by 2,5Oo. The republicans elected nine alder men out fifteen, taking from the demo- crats the control of the common council.