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The age-herald., 1900-06-09
MIR. BURKHALTER MAY
 NOT TAKE HIS SEAT
Question of Eligibility Arises in His Ap- pointment to the Board of
 Revenue.

The announcement of the appointment of George B. Burkhalter as a member of the board of revenue, vice Paul H. Earle, re- signed, has created considerable comment throughout Jefferson county, and yesterday a decidedly interesting phase of the case was developed which may result in the fail ure of Mir Burkhalter to don his official robes.
 Immediately after learning of the ap- pointment several prominent politicians, to- gether with lawyers who were interested from constitutional point of view exam ined the law and found that under the con stitution of the state of Alabama such an appointment was invalid, in that MT. Burk- halter was a member of the assembly which created the office of member of the board of revenue of Jefferson county.
 Following is the section of the constitu- tion which applies to the case: a-s
 No senator or representative shal dur ing the time for which he shall have been elected, be appointed to any civil office of profit under this state, which shall have been created or the emoluments thereof increased during such term, except such offices as may be filled by election by the people,"
 This same question arose in the case of Joseph H. Montgomery, who was appoint ed judge of the inferior criminal court of Birmingham some years ago. Judge Mont gomery took the oath of office, and had begun his official duties when it was dis covered that he was a member of the leg islature creating the office. The case was carried to the supreme court, and de- cision rendered declaring Mir. Mont gomery disqualified from acting as judge, and consequently he was busted from the office, being succeeded by Judge Feagin, the present incumbent.
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
Eczema-No Cure No Pay Your druggist will refund your money if Pazo Ointment fails to cure you 50 cts.
General Buffers Report

London, June S.-Q1:25 p. m.)-The war office has received the following dispatch from General Butler:
 Yellow Boom Farm June Son June 6 General Talbot Coke with the Tenth brigade and the South African Light Horse, seized Van Wycke Hill. The ene- my made some resistance and good deal of sniping occurred. Our casualties were about four killed and thirteen wounded.
 During that day and the following we got Al and two 12-pounder naval guns onto Van Wycke Hill and two five-nch guns onto the southwestern spur of Inkewelo. Under cover of their fire General Hildyard today assaulted all the spurs of the Berg between Botha's Pass and Inkewelo.
 'The attack, which was well planned by Hildyard and carried out with immense dash by the troops, for whom no mountains were steep, outfianked the enemy, who were forced to retire from their very strong position.
 q think we did not have any casualties, and I hope I have obtained a position so render Laing's Nek untenable."
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
MT. Krucer's Fortune

A paragraph has been published in one of the South African papers giving an ob- viously exaggerated account of President Kruger's wealth, says the London Tele- graph. MT. Kruger is the possessor of valuable property. entitling him to the rank of millionaire, but that his real es- tate is worth ''between nineteen and twen- ty million sterling" eveu-the most cred ulous would be loath to take in without grain of salt.
 The paper goes on to say that 'he owns 190 freehold farms, many of them on the Main Reef, which he will not allow to be worked" but it is to be remembered that there are not great number of farms on the Main Reef altogether. MT Kruger is, however known to have sold one farm for 100000 He is said to be the largest land owner in Rushtenburg district, and the largest shareholder in the Netherlands railway dynamite concession and Hath erley dstillery.
 This may be true. although we have no confirmation of it. As regards his alleged ownership of large and valuable estate in Cape Colony, one in Holland, and also one in Germany, little is known, but it is generally believed that he has taken care to invest in property that can not easily be
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
BANKERS ARE PLEASED
With Secretary Gage's Gall on Deposi-
 tary Banks for $5,OOO,OOO

New York, June S.-News of Secretary Gage's call on depositary banks for other $5,OO0000 to be paid by June 25 next for bond redemption purposes was received with satisfaction by bankers in this city today. Inasmuch as New York banks paid nearly half of the sum derived from the first call, notwithstanding the assertion that the fund was to be collected on pro- rata basis, it was thought likely that the larger institutions would be called upon for the lions share of the second install ment.
 In explanation of such an arrangement a government official pointed out that pro data collection would be exceedingly difficult since a percentage withdrawal from a small bank having only $50,0OO of government money on deposit would work greater hardships than a corresponding demand upon an institution of larger re- sources. For this reason a somewhat diff ferent method might be followed, although whatever course was adopted would be no doubt based upon considerations of fair ness for all concerned
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
SHARKEY'S QUICK WORK
Tank Kenny Was Put to Sleep in the
 First Round

New York, June S,-Tom Sharkey easily defeated Tank Kenny in the first round of what was to have been a twenty five round bout before the Broadway Athletic club tonight. Sharkey took the aggressive from the start and drove his antagonist all over the ring and finally ended the bat tie with right hand smash on the jaw which put the big fellow down and out Before the men entered the ring even money was offered that Kenny would stay five rounds.
 As soon as they came out of their cor ners Tom let go a hard left to the ribs Kenny tried to return his right and miss ed, but as Tom came in drove his right to the body. This blow made Sharkey angry and he went at Kenny with a rush and let go a wild swing that went over the big fellows shoulder and Tom fell into a clinch. When they broke Tom hooked lefts twice to the chin and had Kenny going, but he saved himself for the time being by holding on to Sharkey. They broke and Kenny jabbed his left to the face, but could not hold the sailor off, and he went to the, ropes from Toms rush. where he took left and right on the head He broke to the center with Sharkey after him. Tom, with short right swing on the jaw, stretched Kenny on the focr Kenny tried to get up but was unable, and was on his face when the count ended Kenny was carried to his corner, where he quickly revived and was soon able to leave the ring.
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
PRESS CLUB
Will See That State Editors Have a
 Good Time

A meeting of the Birmingham Press club was held yesterday afternoon in the rooms of the Commercial club, in Twenty-first street, and committees appointed to take up the work of arranging for the enter tainment of the Alabama Press association, which meets in this city July F and IS.
 It decided to arrange a splendid pro- gramme, including a reception and musi cale, to take place on Tuesday evening, July II, and trip to Ensley and other points of interest on the following after noon.
 The meeting was called to order by Pres ident Richard F. Johnston, who briefly stated the purpose President Rhodes and Secretary Rountree of the State association were present by invitation, and gave the desired information as to numbers and other necessary details
 A committee on arrangements, com posed of R. F. Johnston, M. B. Mayer, L. w. Friedman and J. J. Smith, was ap- pointed to outline programme and report back to a meeting of the club next Friday afternoon.
 A committee composed of H. w. Laird and J. A. Rountree was appointed to se- cure hotel rates for the delegates.
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
Giving Up Their Rifles

London, June 9.-The Boers in the western part of the Transvaal are giving up their rifles to General Hunter.
 Harold G. Parsons, federation delegate from Western Australia, writes to the morning papers to protest against the treat ment given the wounded Canadians. He says:
 '"The invalid Canadians at Schornciiff camp returned from the front complain that they are badly fed, unhealthily crowded and refused a furlough. This seems a curious return to make for their conspicuous serv- ices voluntarily rendered I have it on un- disputable authority that it is the practice of the war office to administer the British volunteers, for all l know, the regular army by means of regulations drafted and issued in great part on no better authority than that of it's promoted second class clerks a body of gentlemen, no doubt of ire proachable character, but by no means adapted by their intelligence or education to be entrusted with so great a responsi- bility. Such a delegation of authority which is unusual as well as un-businesslike is itself to show that the whole war office from top to bottom, must be reformed if not reconstructed, after the war"
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
TO ADVANCE CASE ON
 SUPREME COURT DOCKET
Motion Made in Case of the University Trus- tees vs. the Sloss Company-Land
 Sale Recalled.

A motion was made in the supreme court yesterday to have the case of the trustees of the University of Alabama vs. the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company advanced on the calender so that it could be heard at this session of the court.
 The case, 1t will be recalled, grew out of the sale of 4.4S0 acres of coal lands in Jefferson and Walker counties to the Sloss- Sheffield company. The sale was author ized at a special meeting of the board of trustees held last September, but at a meeting held in December the sale was rescinded on the alleged ground that the September meeting was illegally called and therefore any action it may have taken was invalid. The executive committee of the board was instructed, in accordance with resolution resembling the sale, to begin suit for the recovery of the lands for the university.
 A bill was filed in the Jefferson county chancery court early in this year which sought to have the deed executed to the Sloss-Sheffield company by Governor John ston set aside and the title to the property again vested in the university. A few weeks ago Chancellor Carmichael render ed a decree granting the petition of the trustees, whereupon an appeal to the preme court was taken by the respondent company.
 This is the case the attorneys yesterday asked to have advanced on the docket.
 It has been rumored that an effort will be made to have the trustees at the regular annual meeting in Tuscaloosa during con- mencement to legalize the sale but there is grave doubt in the minds of those inter- ested in the matter of the trustees consid- ering the question at all while it is pending in the supreme court
 It is stated that Governor Johnston will appoint Colonel Henry B. Foster of Tusca- loosa resident member of the board of trustees to succeed Dr. John Little, and Judge A. A. Evans of Clayton to succeed Colonel w. J. Sanford of Opelika. It is stated that the terms of Colonel Sanford and Dr. Little do not expire until next De- cember. but the rumor is that the governor will make these appointments to take effect immediately after the announcement which is to be made about the date of the annual meeting of the trustees, which will be held commencement week.
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
America Should Act

London, June 9.-The Times, in an edito- rial on the Chinese situation, says
 'The United States government, already in the throes of a presidential election, seems rather inclined to sit on the fence as long as it can and appears to be more anx ious to define it's attitude in well balanced phrases than to act with vigor and prompti- tude But whatever it's hesitation may be, it can certainly hold no desire to hamper the action of other powers less embarrassed by pre-occupations at home and it is not likely to compromise it's positions in the far east by holding aloof when decisive meas ures are undertaken
 Advocating joint action by England and Russia, the Times says:
 Tt is in fact to the cordial cooperation ot England and Russia that we must look
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
FRAT I CITY.

Pratt City June S-(Special. )-The com mittee appointed to draft scale of wages for the coal miners will report to the Ten nessee company tomorrow night, and all indications point to the settling of a con- tract for the ensuing year.
 Miss Pou left yesterday for Birmingham, where she will remain some time with friends.
 Mrs. Holt entertained a number of her friends at her home in Ensley this after noon at delightful informal reception.
 The Catholic church building at Ensley is progressing rapidly. The corner stone will be laid on next Sunday week
 The Misses Webb entertained last night in honor of their guest, Miss Mccoy of Plant City, Fla. Miss Tomlin of Wood lawn and Miss Wood of Birmingham were present. and assisted in receiving the guests. A delightful evening was spent by all.
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
Ashnnti uprlsing is spreading

London, June 9.-According to dispatch to the Daily Mail from Accra, sdated June s. rumor is in circulation among the na- tives there that Sir Frederick Mitchell Hodgson, governor of Gold Coast colony, made sorties from Kumassi, where he has been besieged by the Ashantis, but was forced to retire and ultimately to surren- der.
 Mail advices from Accra, dated May 17, say:
 Fifty thousand Ashantis are in arms and the insurrection is spreading It is impossible for white men to go into the in- teror successfully during the rainy sea- son
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
CHINESE TROOPS
 ATTACK BOXERS
(Contlnued From First Page.)


 today sent a dispatch to President McKin- ley appealing for protection and assert ing that the missionaries at Pao Ting Flu and other places are in extreme danger, that the Tung Gnu mission station has been abandoned; that chapels have been burned and that hundreds of native Chris tians have been massacred.
 ''The serious condition of affairs in Pekin is reacting upon the provinces. The French minister here has received a tele- gram saying that the French consul at Mong Tsao and the French agent at Yu Han Flu have both been compelled to re- tire from their posts the viceroy an- nounced that he was unable to guarantee their safety.
 "Later-The boxers yesterday burned Russian chapel at Tung Tingan thirty miles north of Pekin. Haut Cheang, direc- tor of railways, admits that the destruc- tion of the Pekin-Tien Tsin railway is continuing, the tsung Ii yamen being pow erless to prevent it, and that it is useless to expect the early restoration of commit nicatiOn.'
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
WINTER TOURIST TICKETS
To Florida Via Central of Georgia Rail-
 way

Winter tourist tickets are now on sale to all resort places in Florida. The Central of Georgia Railway offers greatly im- proved schedules and service from all points north, west and northwest to Flor ida.
 Through Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars St. Louis to Jacksonville, via Atlanta, Ma con and Lake City.
 Train leaving Birmingham daily at 2io p. m. carries Palace Sleeping Car "Bir- mingham" to Savannah. making close con- nection at Macon with the Dixie Flyer" Pullman Sleeping Car to Jacksonville. For descriptive advertising matter sched- ules rates, etc., apply or write to
 SOLON JACOBS, Commercial Agt.,
 JACK w. JOHNSTON, U. T. Agt.,
 Birmingham Ala
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
LOW RATES TO PHILADELPHIA

And New York Via Central of Georgia and
 Ocean Steamship Company. On account of the republican national convention June 19, 1900, the Central of Georgia will make rate of S301 for round trip, Birmingham to either New York or Philadelphia. Tickets on sale June Il, 13 II, 15 and II, good for return until June 30; half rates for children. Above rate in- cludes meals and berth on palatial steam CTS of the Ocean Steamship company, mak- ing expense less than for similar accommo- dations, all rail. Through sleeper, Bir- mingham to Savannah; no delays
 For further information call on
 SOLON JACOBS,
 Commercial Agent, 2G15 First avenue. 5-31-tojun-l7
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
COMMENCEMENT
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala,

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala,
 Reduced Rates Via A. G. S R. R.
 For the occasion of the commencement exercises University of Alabama, Tusca- loosa Ala, June 17-21, the Alabama Great Southern railroad will sell tickets to Tus- caloosa and return from points between Birmingham and York, inclusive, at rate of one fare for the round trip. From all other stations in the state of Alabama tickets will be sold at rate of one and one third fare, on the certificate plan. Tickets on sale June 16 to 19, inclusive, limited un- til June 21 for return passage.
 For further information apply to any ticket agent A. G. s. R. R., or R. M. Ellis, T. P. A., Birmingham, Ala, Guilt.
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
FLORIDA, CUBA
Or Porto Rico Via the Southern RaII.
 way.
6-2-tf

Double daily service on quick and conyen- tent schedule is now offered via Southern Railway to points in Florida, making close connection for Cuba or Porto Rico via either Tampa or Miami Through sleeper Birmingham to Jacksonville, leaving Rir- mingham 4:40 p. m.: also through sleeper Atlanta to Tampa, connecting with morning train from Birmingham.
 This is the most comfcrtab ble and hest route to points in Flor'da, Cuba or Porto Rico. Cheap excursion rates now in effect
 For rates, schedules, sleeper reservations etc., apply to any agent Southern Railway or c. E. Jackson. T. P. A, Birmingham. Ala. 11-29-tf
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
CHILDREN'S MATINEE
At East Lake This Afternoon-Splend
 Company

The Edwards-Davis company continues where it is filling an engagement this week and is giving excellent satisfaction. The several specially people who rank high in their profession are furnishing a class of amusement that has never before been seen in a summer theater in this city.
 grand matinee for children will be given this afternoon at o'clock, and a large crowd is expected.
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
Young Peter Jackson Wins

Denver, Col, June S.-At the Colorado Athletic association tonight young Peter Jackson of San Francisco was given the decision oyer Kid Parker of Denver at the end of the fastest ten round bout ever seen here. In the last minute of the tenth round Parker was down nine seconds from a stiff punch on the jaw and swing to the head. He remained throughout the round decidedly groggy.
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
FATAL SHOOTING
 AT COYINGTON, KY.
Tragedy Resulted from a Non
 Division of Beer.
OFFICER AT DEATHS DOOR
William Burns Claims to Have Done All the Shooting and All the Kill ing-Mystery Surrounds the
 Peculiar Murder

Covington, Ky, June S.-William Burns and Thomas Lyons, alias Thomas Key holds, are in jail here charged with the murder of an unknown man and the fatal shooting of a patroman of the Covington police force. William Burns says that he was from St. Louis, and that once he worked on a newspaper in that city.
 Burns says that he himself did all the shooting and all the killing. The start of the affair was near Ludlow, Ky, on the Ohio river bank. These two men and the unknown man in some unexpected way happened to come together at that point. The two prisoners say that they gave the unknown man money to buy keg of beer; that he came back and refused to divide, whereupon Burns killed him, putting two bullets through his chest. The police at Ludlow telegraphed the police at Coving- ton that the murderers had jumped on freight car. They were intercepted near the suspension bridge by Lieutenant B. Schweinfuss and Patrolman Thomas Me Queery The murderers ran to the Gov ington and Cincinnati suspension bridge, and the officers gave chase Both sides used their revolvers. Patroman McQueery
 
 at the point of death.
 Others Wounded
 William Burns was shot through the calf of the leg, and a by-stander, Thomas Me- Cue, received a flesh wound in the leg. Wounded as he was, with a revolver in each hand, Burns jumped from the sus- pension bridge, holding his revolvers high in the air, and going down like a<professional bridge jumper into the water ninety feet below. Meantime Lieutenant Sehweinfuss turned over Lyons to some patrolmen, ran down on the Ohio side and boarded some coal barges, towards which Burns was swimming. Burns came to the barges with the pitsols in his hands and snapped one of them at the lieutenant but the cartridge failed to discharge, and he was immediately arrested.
 This story of tragedy and thrilling incl dents is still a mystery on account of the reticence of the prisoners and the inability of the police to trace their identity. The unknown man that was killed had a coarse face and showed every indication of belong ing to a very low class. Burns looks like an athlete and appears to be man of su- perior intelligence Lyons has the appear aHce of a tramp.
The age-herald., 1900-06-09

for speedy relief from the present ahxieties. It is evident that the other powers inter- ested are quite prepared to take part in any common and concerted action, and al- though some may be less eage1 than oth- CTS, the spectacle of England and Russia agreeing to act together and fesolved to act vigorously would do more Ithan any thing else to bring them into line"
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
Trouble Between Japan and Korea

Yokohama, June S.-More serious from a Japanese point of view than the rising of the boxers in China is the sudden tension
 between Japan and Korea as the result of the protests of Japan against the torture and execution of political prisoners by the Korean government. The Korean emperor absolutely refuses to grant an audience to
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
PLANT SYSTEM.

Effective February l9, 19oo, Pullman sleep ing car service was inaugurated between Savannah, Ga., and Montgomery Ala on the following schedule: Leave SaSSr-,ah, D. m; arrive Montgomery, S:10 m.; leave Montgomery, 7:45 D. m. arrive SaNan- nah 10:30 a. m
The age-herald., 1900-06-09

To New York, Boston and the East, over land on perfectly equipped trains of the Central of Georgia Railway in luxurious sleeping cars, through without change from Birmingham to Savannah, thence delight ful sea voyage on the palatial steamships of the Ocean Steamship Company.
 Write for full particulars, sailing dates of ships, etc, to SOLON JACOBS,
 2O15 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala. 6-9-tf
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
1,OOO,OOO Bales

Cairo, June 8.-It is estimated that this years cotton crop will be equivalent to 1000, GOO American bales. The cutting of the sudd in the Nile promises to inaugu- rate a new era in Egyptian agriculture, as the water hereafter will be richer in fer tilizing material
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
Regents of the White Shield

At meeting of the Regents of the White Shield, held last night, the following officers for the ensuing term were elected:
 Regent Commander-Rev. A G. Sharrit Vice Regent Commander-C. c. Bates. Chaplain-W. G. Beckay.
 The remaining officers will be elected at the next regular meeting.
The age-herald., 1900-06-09

touched by the imperial power. MT. Kru- ger is credited with having two millions in German consols, but whatever his holding in that security amounts to- there are no data to go upon, as it is in the form of bearer securities, whose ownership could only be surmised.
The age-herald., 1900-06-09
$50. 10 ROUND TRIP TO NEW YORK AND
 PHILADELPHIA

June 11th to 17th via the Savannah Line good for return to till June 30th
 SOLON JACOBS, Commercial Agent, 2015 First Ave, 62-12t
The age-herald., 1900-06-09

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