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The age-herald., 1900-06-25
TRANSVAAL WAR
 LACKS INTEREST
Kruger Holding On Till After U.
 s. Presidential Election.
EULER IS AT STANDERT0N
The Boer Forces Now Available Are Officially Estimated at from B. GOO to 10000 Roberts and
 Botha Exchanging Notes

London, June 25.-The Transvaal military incidents are summed up officially by Lord Roberts in the following message to the war office:
 Pretoria, Sunday, 11:30 a. m.-Buller reached Standerton June %. He found a good deal of rolling stock All the Dutch residents had left the town.
 "The British prisoners captured since our occupation of Pretoria have been taken to Machadodorp.
 ''Ian Hamilton occupied Heilderberg Sat urday. The enemy fled, pursued by other mounted men, six or seven miles. The previous day Broadwood's Cavalry had q skirmish with the enemy, dlspersing them completely and capturing SIX.
 Hunters advance brigade reached Jo- hannesburg toward Heidelburg June 22 "The enemy attacked our post at Hon. ingspruit, and before achievements ar rived from Kroonstad they had burned three culverts. These had all been repaired by this afternoon"
 An Associated Press dispatch from Cape town, dated yesterday, says;
 '"rhe British casualties at Honinsprut were 47 killed and wounded"
 Sir Redvers Butler, in a dispatch to the
  war office, says that among the prisoners taken to Machadodorp are Lords Antrim and Emismore both of whom are in good health. Lord Longford was left at Reitz, severely wounded.
 The force now available to President Kruger is officially estimated at from 15,O00 to 20,OOO
 The Standerton correspondents assert that his sole idea is to hold out until after the American Presidential election.
 MT. Kruger is reported to have issued a proclamation on June IT, announcing that the Russians had declared war upon the Japanese and that Great Britain must help Japan.
 Lord Roberts and commandant, General Botha, are still exchanging letters. Two hundred rebels have surrendered to General Warren at Blikfontein.
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
Cyclone in the Territory

Guthrie, O. T.. June 24.-A cyclone pass ed over Beaver County last night. Henry Bardwer Steve Bird and Abe Weightmt q were killed and William Hamberger and Paul Rhodes fatally injured. The storm swept the country for sixty miles. Thous- ands of cattle were stampeded and many killed and injured. Several houses were destroyed. The home of George Nehb,. a ranchman, was carried 200 yards, az. ss<'- eral ranchmen who were taking refuge in the house were injured.
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
------------ Campbell and Hill Confer

Albany, N. Y, June 2-Frank Camp bell, chairman of the Democratic State Committee. came to town today and spent the morning in close conference with for mer United States Senator David B. Hill at the latters home at Wolfort'S Roost. Speaking of the possible selection of Sen ator Hill as temporary chairman of the Democratic National Convention to be held at Kansas City July 1, MT. Campbell said he knew nothing about any such ar rangement, and did not think it would be proper to barter the chairmanship for any valuable concession that might be secured in formulating the platform.
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
CHINESE KILL
 FOUR AMERICANS
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 that an attempt to relieve Tien Tsin on June p was repulsed with some loss.'
 The telegram also said:
 'The allied admirals are working in per- feet accord, with the Russian vice-admiral as senior officer
 A Press message from Shanghai, dated yesterday at D. m., embodies some later information. It says:
 official Japanese telegrams confirm the reports of a defeat of the allied forces at Tien Tsin. The foreigners there are now placed in a most desperate situation. The Russian admiral, Hilebrandt, yesterday sent a mixed force of 4,000 from Taku to attempt the relief of Tien Tsin. Nearly half of the force consisted of Japanese. The remainder was made up of contin- gents representing the other nations.
 'The guns of the Chinese around Tien Tsin are superior to anything the defending European force has or is likely to have for some time.
 ''The bombardment of Tien Tsin continued Friday. Bombshelters were hastily erected by the foreign troops, largely constructed of wetted piece goods. The food supplies are insufficient and the continued smelling is reported to be telling terribly.
 Among those killed of the relief force Friday was the commander of H. Ms, Bar heur. The foreign casualties were 300.
 Japan is making every effort Her troops are now arriving at Taku in large num- bers.
 ''The Chinese troops in the province of Chilli include sixty thousand auxiliaries, who have been drilled by Russian and Ger man officers"
 Captain Beatty and Lieutenant Wright, British, have been severely wounded at Tien Tsin according to Shanghai dispatch to the Daily Express, dated Saturday. The information was brought there by the Brit ish cruiser Orlando from Che Foo. The losses of the Russians have been heavy
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
FLORIDA, CUBA
Or Porto Rico Via the Southern Rail-
 way.

Double daily service on quick and conven- 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 Bir- n,inrham 4:40 p. m: also through sleeper Atlanta to Tampa, connecting with morning train from Birmingham.
 This is the most comfortable and best route to points in Florida, Cuba or Porto Rico. Cheap excursion rates now in effect
 For rates, schedules, sleeper reservations, etc amply to any agent Southern Railway, or c. E. Jackson. T. P. A. Birmingham. AIa i1-29-tf
The age-herald., 1900-06-25


 nently right in opposing the Cos Corn- pany contract. In Atlanta where I lived, dollar gas is nrafsa sable to the corporation that produces it. There is every evidence of that, for the company is constantly spending money on betterments, and every thing about the works has an air of thrift Now, if Atlanta has dollar gas when the gas company has to pay freight charges on coal, how much easier it should be for Birmingham, with coal at her door, to joy dollar gas. The people who say that dollar gas is produced at little or no profit have. certainly never been to Atlanta and taken observations. The price of light is an important question for Birmingham Cheap gas would be a good advertisement for the city, just as high priced gas is a bad advertisement"
 B. F. Moore, of Moore & Handley Hard ware Company-I don't know enough about the conditions that influenced the commit tee of the City Council to vote to recom- mend the contract. I haven't investigated the gas question, and haven't made up my mind as to what I believe is best. If a citizens meeting is hed those who go to it should go to hear and learn, and to take such action as they might deem best for the city and citizens.
 A. O. Lane, lawyer and former Mayor-I think it inadvisable to make the contract proposed, both on account of the price the company can charge for gas and the long period of years it covers. Such advance ment and Improvements are being made hot IOn't hot fo lNafo the end of thirty years.
 w. B. Leedy, real estate and insurance don't think the contract favorable one for the city. With the coal fields so near us we ought to get cheaper gas, and were the city to purchase the plant even at S650010. which l regard as excessive, think we would get dollar gas, and that the city could then make money out of the plant.
 A. R. Dearborn-I am emphatically op- posed to the city entering into the con tract proposed. I see no necessity for such long contract at this time Prompt ac- tion is necessary to defeat it, and MT Whites suggestion for a citizens meeting l think a good one.
 w. G. Estes-If the present contract has seven years yet to run, as is claimed, then l think the new contract good one; but if the present one can be broken, l would oppose the new one.
 Charles J. Geohegan, manager Warrior Machine Works-Without fully investigat- ing the subject, l would not feel like say ing anything about the new contract, but l question the advisability of making any contract for such a long period of years.
 E.. II. Cabaniss, lawyer-"I wouldn't like to say without investigating the question but it seems to me that with our nearness to the coal finds, we should get gas at least as cheaply as Atlanta and Chattanooga where 1t is only s1 per thousand feet. The Board of Aldermen and Mayor should gc slowly about signing a contract that would require the citizens to pay greater price for a long term of years"
 E. L. Bridges, member of the Police Com
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
Reported Muid der Denied

Columbus, Ohio, June PA special to the Ohio State Journal from Delaware. O., says:
 ''Dr. Leonard, Missionary Society of the M E. church, denies that the reported cablegram from Frederick Brown at Chee Foo concerning the alleged murder of American missionaries, the Pykes and Haynes, was received by him. He says:
 q have no reason to believe that any of our missionaries in China have been murdered and I shall continue to believe that all are alive until I receive positive in- formation to the contrary"
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
nlachinists Hold Meeting

Knoxville, Tenn, June 4.-Representa- tives from each organization of the Ma chinists' Union the Southern Railway system met here last night to confer over mutual interests of the machinists. A rep resentative stated that there would be no demand for an advance of wages, for. the reason that it was understood there would be a voluntary restoration of the old basis of wages by the road on July 1. tqI
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
Gen. Torres Force Divided

Orts, Mex, June s4.-General Torres has divided his forces into two parts and pro- poses to march against new stronghold of the Yaquis, located about fifty miles north of Torin.
 One army of 2,00O men is on the east side of the Yaqui river and the other army, numbering about 5000 men, is on the west side The Indians have become aggressive again.
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
Major Shaefer Found Dead

New Preague, Minn.. June 4.-The dead body of Major Charles M. Schaefer, major in the Fourteenth Minnesota Volunteers during the Spanish war and a retired of ficer of the regular army. was found to- day in the cemetery in this place. A bull let wound in the head and a. revolver be- side the body indicated suicide.
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
Hib erpians Elect Officers

The Ancient Order of Hibernians in Jeff ferson County met yesterday afternoon in St Paurs Hall and elected officers for the ensuing twelve months. John Brodrick was elected County president of the order.
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
REDUCED RATES VIA SOUTHERN BY.
 ACCOUNT FOURTH OF JULY.

The Southern Railway will sell tickets hefween all points on it's lines on account of the 4th of July at rate of one and one third fare for the round trip. Tickets will be sold July g. 8 and 4. with final limit to return until July T. 19O0
 For further information call on Southern Railway ticket agent. 6-15-to-7-3.
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
,FssAMINE INSTITUTE FOR GIRLS.

Situated in the heart of the Blue Grass region; academic or special, art and music cotssses Many members of the faculty with European training. Protestant; non- sectarian Miss Kathryn Staley will talk with applicants at 1920 Fifth avenue dur ing the week, from to Il a. m. daily.
 6-24 St
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
Bryan and Hearst Confer

Chicago, June 24.-W. J. Bryan before leaving Chicago tonight held a conference with William R. Hearst of New York, Samuel B. Cook, candidate for Secretary of State of Missouri, and J. G. Johnson chairman of the Democratic National Ex- ecutive Committee. After the conference MT. Bryan refused to be interviewed.
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
A General Disruption

Fort Worth, Tex, June 24-It is believed that the decision of the interior depart ment in reference to the operation of the Curtis law covering points that should be covered by treaty, means a general dis ruption of existing conditions in the Creek and Cherokee nations.
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
The Only Through Line to Savannah Ga

The Central of Georgia IS the only line onerating through service to Savannah. Elegant through sleeping car service. Fast time: no delays Convenient schedule. For particulars, call on
 SOLON JACOBS,
 2015 First Avenue.
 J. C. HALLE,
The age-herald., 1900-06-25

and it is expected that the rise will con- tinue. Bottoms down the river are being damaged considerably. It is probable that the water power mills here will be shut down tomorrow
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
Kramer Defeated Cooper

New York, June A.-At Vailsburg track Newark, today Frank Kramer, the anna teur champion of 1899, defeated Tom Coop CT the professional champion of 1899, in the two remaining heats of their match race.
The age-herald., 1900-06-25

Fishing at East Lake. One dollar per day, soc half day or 25c per hour.
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
Chattahoochee River Rising

Columbus. Ga, June 24.-The Chattahoo- chee river is 25 feet above ordinary stage and still rising steadily. Reports of heavy rains up the State continue to come in.
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
The Best Prescription for Malaria

The best prescription for Malaria, Chills and Fever is bottle of Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic It is simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form. No cure-no pay Price 5Oc 4-13-fri-mon- -wed-6m
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
"sAVANNAH LINE UMMER EXCUT
 CTnNC

TO New York, Boston and the East, over land on perfectly equipped trains of the Central of Georgia Railway in luxurious sleening cars, through without cfsIhge from Birningham to Savannah, thence delight ful sea voyage on the palatial steamships of inc Ocean Steamship Company.
 Write for full particulars sailing dates of .h;ns etc to SOLON JACOBS,
 2O15 First Avenue Birmingham, Ala. O
The age-herald., 1900-06-25

w. s. Brown merchant-'I don't think we ought to sign any such contract but let the old one go on. The suggestion for meeting of citizens to protest against the City Council signing the contract is a good one. believe the city should own its light and water plants"
The age-herald., 1900-06-25

MT. J. Morgan Smith-I am opposed tC the proposed longtime gas contract The price is too high, and I see no reason for any longtime contract just at present Birmingham is now entitled to dollar gas
The age-herald., 1900-06-25

Take the children to East Lake to play in the sand beds.
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
EXCURSION TO SELMA.

Excursion to Selma Sunday, July 1. Train leaves Union depot at ' a. m. promptly. Fare for the round trip only S1.j0.
The age-herald., 1900-06-25

Jack W. Johnston-The proposed high priced longtime gas contract will not be endorsed by gas consumers of Birming- ham. I can see no good reason why our citizens should be tied up into a longtime high-prced contract, which is out of all reason compared to other cities about us.
 Arlie Barber, Druggist-'I want dollar gas but can't say that it is possible for us to get it now. Very often corporations take advantage of contracts, but the cor porations are important and necessary and they help to build up the community. I think gas at the present price, that Is s1. .65 per thousand feet, is the cheapest light we can get under existing condi- tions."
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
Attend the Chautaugua at Talladega, beginning June 28.

Advertise in tho Age-Herald.
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missioners-"I have never examined into the question of the price of gas, but don't think the City Council should bind the people of the city in a contract for the length of time proposed"
 William Hood of Hood, Yielding & Co., 'We ought to have dollar gas. I don't be- 1ieve the city should be bound up in a thirty-year contract at a high price for gas. believe the city ought to own its gas plant, and if it did, my opinion is gas could be supplied to the consumers at about $1. If I had a vote on the question I wouldn't vote for any contract fixing the price at over S1.
The age-herald., 1900-06-25
ClUZENS RAISING
 A VIGOROUS PROTEST

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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-08-09

There Werc fifty six loads, coming
from all points Of the compass, and
some from considerable distances,
good many wagons from the great
Pudding Swamp country, and
some within eight miles Of
Timn:onsville. And every body
away satisfied. If this is not tru"
in its widest sense the contrary bas
not come to US. There were seven
huvers on the floor and they bid aS
if they were in earnest. We men
ti1n Friday especially only because
il WAS Il somewhat spt clal day.
Very satisfactory sales were made
on the other days and on all of them.
Saturday, for instance, went to
twenty one thousand pounds. The
price. ranged all the way up To - IL
cents. SO far as we have been able
to learn not a pound OF tobacco mas
been carried away, and the tact
that the amount brought here l. so
great and is increasing almost dai-
ly is the best of evidence that the
prices and treatment are Satlstac-
tory.
Mr.. J. r. Grimsley has had his
wheat ground and is enjoying fine
bread from. home grown wheat,
reduced to flour al home mill.
MeSsrs. G. NJ. Kelley ad r. Il. Muody
are speaking of taking their wheat
to the Darlington mill.
Mr.. III. @. Britton spent Saturday
in town. Mr. BrittOn has Il good
many friecds in this section, and
they were glad to see him. 1t
seems to be the impression among
the obServaut that he will poll 4
good vote for sheriff throughout the
county.
Mr.. J. r. Grimsley, with his two
little boys, went off on q trip last
Friday.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-08-09
Lambert Letter.

Farmers are wearing pleasant
smile since the much needed rain.
We have had rain every DAY since
Tuesday, July 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Thompson
paid Us a visit Sunday, returning
to their home at Iox or Monday.
MeSsrS. w. c. Hemingway u
CO., of this place, have put a new
corn mill in place Of their old one.
which is great Improvement.
In spite Of short crops and hard
times Joy entered into NJ. Samuel
Haselden's home on Friday, July
20. The cause was the arrival Of
4 new baby girl.
We, learn that Mrs. Eoslle, the
holiness ~preacher," was to begin
/, tent meeting near Nr. }. j. Alt
mans last Saturday night.
The people Of Bethany Baptist
church were favored with meet
ing for severa! days last week.
The preaching WAS done by the
new pastor, Rev, d. l.. Crosland,
Nho did some very strong preach
inr. A meeting al-o closed on
Friday night. July 20th, at John
milo N,tbn1,.. oburrh
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-08-09
A DEPLORASLE ACCIDENT.
Bopbie Grayson Dangerously Wound,
ed by a Rifle Bullet.

a shocking and deplorable ac-
cident occurred near town Wefnes-
day about noon. Bobbie Grayson
and Cnude McCabe, aged lG and
13, respectively, drove IN Il buggy
to a neighbor's house over Broad
Swamp. They took with them
TWO % caIibre rifles to shoot fish
from the bridge as ;hey we're re-
turning home, Bobbie held both
rifles between his legs and Claude
was swapping them one at a time,
thinking they were unloaded. IN
fortunately a cartridge was III
one OF the rifles which went of,
the ball striking Bobbie in the
stomach. dn the eXcitemen' Bob
bic jumped out Of the buggy, but
Claude got him back and drove
rapidly to DR.. CANDLES drug store,
where DrS. Scott and Gamble were
Quick!ycalled in and so0a located
lhe bullet. Entering ihe abdomen
it ranged upward and lodged III
the back, penetrating a lung.
The wound is a dangerous one and
grave fears are entertained as to
the boys recovery.
Bobbie, the wounded boy, is
The oldest son Of clerk of court ".
W. Graysois, and Claude the
second son Of Dr.. Il. J. McCabe.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-08-09
PREVENTED A TRAGEDY.

Timely informetion given Mrs.
George Long, Of New StraitSyiIle'
Ohio. saved two lives. \ frightfu!
cough had long kept her awake every
night. She had tried many remedies
and doctors but steadily grew worse
until urged to try Dr. Kings new Dis
coyery. One bottle wholly cured her:
and she writes. this marvellous mSdi-
circ also cured Mr. Long OF severe
attack of pneumonia. such cures
are positive proof of its power to cur"
all throat. chest and lung troubles.
Only soc and 800 Guaranteed. Trial
bottles free at Wallace < Johnson :
drug store.
Happiness is composed OF so
many pieces that there is always
one missing.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-08-09
STORY OF \ SLAN F..

To BE- bound hand and foot for years
BY the caains of disease IS worst form
of slavery. Ccorg" ID. Williams. OF
Manchester, Mich. S"ys: My wife has
been 50 helpless for years that she
could not turn over in bed alone.
After using two bottles OF Electric
RittcrS she is wOr dertully Improved
aud able 70 do hrg oTn work. This
Supreme remedy for female diseases
quickly cures nervousness, >lccrie>S-
ness, melancholy. headache. harEarhc
fainting and dizzy spell is 4 god
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Cure guaranteed. Only SOC. sold by
Wallace < ,i2mnSon druggists.
Cigarettes are now included in
The up-to-date widows weeds.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-08-09
w. |. BASS,
Attorney at Law.
LAKE CITY, S. &.
Practices in State and Federal
Courts.
From Gourdins.

The farmers are making start
to harvest some Of their crops.
There are i few cases OF fever
in the neighborhood.
The people of this community
enjoyed pleasant picnic on the
2nd INST, at DR.. Gfaham's mill
pond,
With the prospect of a good
price for cotton the farmers are
cheerful. Z.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-08-09
THAT THROBBING HEADACHE

Would dqrickly leave you, If you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. ThouS-
ands of sufferers have proved their
matches merit for .ick and nervous
Headaches. They make pure blood
aud build up your health. Only %
cents. Money back il not cured. Sold
;,y Wallace & johnson druggists.