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The age-herald., 1900-08-26
PREPARATIONS TO
 FORTIFY GUAM The Island Will be Made a Great
 Naval Base. TOBE THOROUGHLY EQUIPPED It Will Be Made as Nearly Impregnable as Possible Against Hostile Fleets Thanked By Chain of Thir-
 teen Islands
TO BE: THOROUGHLY EQUIPPED

Washington, Aug. 25.-The navy depart ment has taken the initial steps in the pre- paration for the complete and comprehen- sive system of fortification and harbor inn provements by which 1t Is intended to make the Island of Guam a thoroughly protected base for our naval vessels in the western Pacific. The authority for the preliminary work in this line was granted under act of June 6 of this year in the appropriation for river and hArbor improvements. The special charts prepared in this connection show that the United States has but two stations on the line of travel across the Pa- cifc between San Francisco and Manila. One of these is Honolulu and the other Guam, 3,500 miles westward. There is an- other stretch of over 1900 miles west of Guam before Manila is reached.
 The Navy Department has been at pains to ascertain just what harbor facilities other nations have in this part of the world. and the maps already prepared show that southward from Guam we are hanked for 2,5oo miles by chain of thirteen is- ands containing thirteen fine harbors, all of them potential bases of hostile powers. These harbors are included in the Marshal and Caroline groups, which stretch from the southern border of the Philippines eastward past the longitude of Gum, while the north the Ladrones pos ess several harbors, some of them as close as forty miles to our possessions in Guam. In view of all these facts it has been de- termined to make Guam a great naval base, thoroughly equipped with supplies for our squadrons and as nearly impreg- nable as possible against hostile fleet. A mixed commission of one army and two naval officers already has been assigned to the work of the preliminary survey, and upon their recommendations the future work on this line will be based. The off cers are: Captain J. F. Merry, now on duty at the naval station in Honolulu; Major Riddle, of the Army Engineer Corps, now on duty in the Philippines, and Lieutenant A. M. Bereher, now on duty in Washing ton
The age-herald., 1900-08-26
Holders of Calendar Numbers 2OO2; 34; i6ss 55aaj 23ss
 pleaes call for free presents s': sss re ::si'' ss9 LOVEMAN sos; ;; SSss Sss JOSEPH X LOEB The August Furniture
 Sale.

The people are homeward bound And the major part of them showing considerable concern lest they might miss some of the savings they have been reading about in this August Furniture Sale
 People back from the springs are asking Am l too late for the August Furniture Sale2"
 A lady who has been spending the Summer at Tate Spring in the store the day of her arrival home for of the good Furniture things advertised. Little procrastinating thatl
 Another lady, who has been at Cook Springs, wanted of the things advertised at the beginning of the sale But too atel Still she got the nearest thing to it. and saved third. Not so bad.
 Got letter this morning "Wednesday, 22d,-from lady summerng in Monte Sano, saying she expected to stay until the first of September, wanted to know if the sale would last till then We replied yes, but said the things she most wanted might be goneby that time. And so it will soon be time for us to say hurry"
 However, at this time the choosing is yet large.
 For the people who have been away we want to re- peat of the things have been saying for the past three weeks. Here is the substance of it.
 Something everything reduced quarter.
 Everything sold the best of its kind
 The J. & i" guarantee back of each sale
 No cheap unreliable Furniture yet plenty of good Furniture cheap saving 25 cent That the point Buy take the goods when you're ready.
 Here is more Furniture news
 None of it have you read before, so better read it, for the things you may want may be told Of here
The age-herald., 1900-08-26

Gilt Seats or Window Chair, uphol- stered in Nile green and gold. Former price $13.50; August Clearing Sale Price HOO
 Gilt Reception Chairs, assorted colors of upholstery, back upholstered and tripled. Former price, $6.75; August Clearing Sale Price 4.5O
 Mahogany Arm Rocker, polish saddle seat, iniaid marguetry back, twisted spindle and rope post. Former price s2o; August Clearing Sale Price 15.50
 Chartered Oak Arm Rocker, heavily carved back, leather seat with brass tacks. Former price S22.50; August Clearing Sale Price 17.50
 Large Arm Rocker, upholstered seat and back in French velour, mahoganized frame, two carved dragon heads on back post Former price SIS; August Clearing Sale Price 1900
 Same thing in quartered oak and tap estrv seat for 15.OO
 Large arm rocker, polished saddle seat, hand polished and scroll work in back. Former price $11, August Clear ing Sale Price 8.75
 Large arm rocker, upholstered seat and back in embossed leather, full quar- tered oak, with 4-inch box seat. For mer price $2O.'0, August Clearing Sale Price 1928
 Flemish arm rocker, polished saddle seat, heavily carved back. Former price s13.75, August Clearing Sale
 Price 1925
 Large arm rocker, quartered oak. up- holStered in brocaded French velour, face carved on back, dragon heads on back and front post. Former price $21,- 50, August Clearance Sale Price 1860
 Golden Oak Ladies' Rocker, em-, bossed back, has 9 spindles in back and cobbler seat. Former price $2.75, Au- gust Clearing Sale Price 200
 Velour Couch, tufted and full spring edge, Was $lo.00, August Clearing Sale Price 1900
 Golden Oak, Imitation Mahogany and White Maple stools. illuminated en- bossed leather seats; just the stool for toilet dressing table. Former price $3.25; August Clearing Sale Price
 Imitation and Golden Oak Rockers, polish finish, 7 heavily fancy turned spndles in back; polished saddle seats. Former price $5.O0; August Clearing Sale Price 3.95
 Mahoganized Shaving Stand, polish finish; has drawer and cabinet for shaving outfit; also slipper cabinet combined; French bevel plate mirror, round shape, 12 inches in diameter. Former price $15.0O. August Clearing Sale Price 12,50
 Golden Oak Hall Bench, quartered oak, with hollowed seat, spindle back, 4o inches wide. Former price $16.5O; August Clearing Sale Price 1870
 Roman Hall Seats in Mahoganized Birch and Golden Chartered Oak, rope effect: Former price sS.5O; August Clearing Sale Price 7.25
 Bamboo Music Rack, four shelves, neat and cheap piece of furniture. Former price S1.5O; August Clearing Sale Price LOO
 Imitation and Golden Oak Tabor cites, Moorish design, we'll finiseed. Sale Price 200
 Parlor Cabinet, imitation mahogany, three French plate glass shelves, 4 feet 10 inches high; has French bevel plate mirror, 1sx30. Former price $16; August Clearing Sale Price 1860
 Golden Oak Hall Chair, polished throughout, cobbler seat, banister back. Former price $5.75; August Clearing Sale Price 4.(SO
 Golden Oak Book Case, polished and quartered oak, 40 inches wide, feet 9 inches high; adjustable shelves. Former price $17.5O; August Clearing s ale Price 14.75
The age-herald., 1900-08-26
Delayed rain

Alabama Great Southern south-bound passenger train No. l, due to leave here at 10:05 o'clock, arrived about an hour late last night and was still further delayed at Fourteenth street by the engine jumping the track. A switch engine pulled the train to Twenty-fourth street, where it was transferred to the Alabama Great South ern main track.
 It was after midnight when the train left the city.
The age-herald., 1900-08-26
BID PAR
Offer for $lO,Ooo Birmingham Inn
 provement Bonds

c. B. Jennings, State agent for the Fi- delity Mutual Life Insurance Association, has made an offer of par for s10,OO0 per cent improvement bonds of the city, and on the return of Mayor Drennen it is prob able that the offer will be accepted and the deal closed.
 The money derived from the sale Of the bonds will be expended in grading Twelfth avenue north from Huntsville avenue to Twenty-fifth street.
The age-herald., 1900-08-26
Pittsburg, 6; Cincinnati, 5

Pittsburg, Aug. 25.-Phillips lost the game in the ninth inning by making wild pitch when two were out and Clarge on third base Pittsburg got value for her few hits, but Cincinnatis errors let in two runs Score:
 RHE. Pittsburg .... .. ....0 l 2 0 0 1-6 2 Cincinnati .. .. ...1 0031 % 0 0-5 10 3 Batteries-Tannehill and Zimmer; Phil lips and Kahoe.
The age-herald., 1900-08-26
Brooklyn Shut Out

Brooklyn, August 25-Willis was in fine fettle today, allowing the Brooklyns but four hits and striking out four men. Bos- ton batted McGinnity hard in the first part of the game, but after the fourth only made two hits off him. Difficult catches by Long and Duffy were features Score:
 R. H. E. Boston eco. ...... 011200 0022x-S Q Brooklyn .... ..... 00O0 000000-O 4 Q Batteries: Wilds and Clark; McGinnity and Farrell.
The age-herald., 1900-08-26
AMERICAN LEAGUE

At Chicago Chicago, 1; Kansas City, o. At MilwAukee-Milwauke g; Minneapolis, G.
 At Indianapolis-First game-lndianapo- lis, 2; Detroit, l. Second game-1ndianapolis,
The age-herald., 1900-08-26
BASEBALL.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Phillies Broke Even

Inliles fbrOke EVen
 New York, August 25.-The Phillies broke by winning again today. The Giants played a miserable elding game and most every one of their errors was costly. Secret
 R. H. E. Philadelphia .. ... 0020 0200-5 2 New York .... ....10010 00100-3 ' Batteries: Donahue and Mcfarland; i; Mercer, Carrick and Bowerman.
The age-herald., 1900-08-26
Chicago shut Out

St. Louis, Aug. 25.-Errors at critical stages handicapped Garvin. Score:
 R.H.E. St. Louis , q. ....0001 0100*-2 2 Chicago .... =. ......0 o O 0 0 GO 3 2 Batteries-Young and Criger; Garvin and Chance.
The age-herald., 1900-08-26
BURGER DRY GOODS GO. 1O13-1O15 2d Ave.
Special for Monday.

l case Cotton Crash, per yard. ........ Sc A Indian Head Domestic. .......... Sc lo-4 Bleached Pepperell Sheeting.... 2cc l7x33 Linen Huck Towels. .......... 10c
 Fine Wash Goods.
 All of our 10c, 121lc and 15c Lawns
 this week, as long as they last per
 yard d................. ....... =. Sc The 15c and 2oc Dimities, per yard. 9c The 25c and 35c Dimities and Swisses
 perIlyard ............ ........ 16c
The age-herald., 1900-08-26
Wash Silks.

These goods should prove as interest
 ing this week as last. Regular
 value soc, this week, as long as they last, per yard
The age-herald., 1900-08-26
Ladies' Shirt Waist.

Colored Waists, all sizes, regular prices 75c, s5c and S1.OO, while they last. ............. soc The $1. .O0, $1.25 and SITS kind att. roc White Waists, regular $1, s1.25, $1.50,
 Wash Skirts. n.39, S1. .9s and $2. 50 kind for. .....$1.0O
 Ladies' Wrappers. Worth everywhere S1.39 and $1.50, this week for. r.................... 9Sc
The age-herald., 1900-08-26
Linens.

Don't fail to see the remnants in Wash Goods also Woolen Goods in skirtlengths and children's dresses.
The age-herald., 1900-08-26
75c Suitings Cut to soc;

Here's an al-wool Suiting, 40 inches wide. Brown and Purple. It has triple white line that suits and outing wear there is nothing in the Worl and best material but the patterns are not the lat will be economy to buy them, because while they that "stapleness" which makes them desirable ir thousand yards. We cut the price from 7Sc to 5 The other half must go quickly so the price is ( time to
The age-herald., 1900-08-26

 S5c Serges Cut to soc; Cut Again to &C.,
  special Monday for
The age-herald., 1900-08-26

Here are some Koechin Challies. "Koechlin' is for the best in Challes And this is no exception to
 best quality in the world. They are all wool and no terms? Aye! there's the rub They are back numb suitable to make up stylish street dress but for Tea is nothing that is more appropriate. As we said, the which would be unsuitable for street wear are just t and cheerful, they carry sunshine wherever they go bought they were marked 7Sc. In an extraordinary they were sold at 59c. But the designs then wer Since they've passed that period, we make special them for morning gowns, so these 75c goods nov
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-12
HIS LIFE WAS SAVED.

Mr.. j. E. Lilly, prominent either
of Hannibal, Mo, lately had a wonder.
full deliverance from frightful death
In telling of it he says 81 was taken
with typhoid fever than ran into pneu-
monia. Ny lungs became hardened.
1 was SO weak l couldn't even sit up in
bed. Nothing helped me. expected
to soon die of consumption, when l
heard of DR.. Kings New Discovery.
One bottle gave great relief. 1 con-
tinued to use it, and now am we'll and
strong. I can't say too much in its
praise This marvellous medicine is
the surest and quickest cure in the
world for all throat and lung trouble.
Regular sizes so cents and 81. Trial
bottles free at all drug stores; every
bottle guaranteed.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-12
OUR POSITION IN CHINA.
Orders Called Chaffee to Prepare for
Withdrawal Of Troops.

Washington. September S.-Orders
have been cabled General Ohaffee to
prepare hia forces foT withdrawal from
Pekin. Further than that, the War
Department has taken active steps to
have at Taku q sufficient number OF
United States transports to remove
these troops to the Philippines as soon
as they reach the port.
These orders are preparatory, and do
not necessarily indicate that our gov
eminent has decided finally upen an
immediate withdrawal from China. 1t
is simply placing itself in a position to
carry oIt the pledge conveyed in the
reply to the Russian note IN this lang
uaeo: "The result of these consider
atlons is that unless there is such
general expression by the powers in
favor OF continued cupation as to
modify the views expressed by the
government of Russia, and lead to
general agreement for continued occu-
patton, we shall give instructions to
the American leaders in China to with
dlaw our troops from Pekin, after due
conference with the other commanders
as to the time and manner of with
dra val"
Up to the present time our govern
ment has not changed its policy in this
matter OF Withdrawing our troops from
China as soon as this could be done
consistently. 1t is intimated taat the
prospect of securing these objects
through completely harmonious action
by the powers is frightening every day.
1t is felt that this is time for COM
promise propositions as between the
German and Russian designs on China,
and such propositions now form the
substance of nearly all the diplomatic
exchanges which are in daily progress.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-12

While inoffensive negroes are being
maltreatedin various parts of the North
in Georgia, on the 9th instant, tn,
white men of small town defended {
well-behaved and innocent negro O.
that town who had appealed to them
against an unwarranted and unjust
arrest by some deputy United States
msrshaIs who wished to carry him of
as prisoner on trumped up charge,
The best, truest and most reliable
friends the negroes have, were the
white people among whom they were
born and bred and who know them,
and if they are well behaved and
respectful, such people, if able to help
them, will never be appealed to IL
vain,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-12
FITZ LEE TALKS.

! New York, September S.-Brigadier.
General Fltzhugh Lee, Military Gov.
ernor of Havana, Cuba, who has beer
detained at quarantine for almost two
days, reached the city this evening
with his staff.
General Lee speaking of the feeling
betW ecu the Cubans and Americans at
the present time, said;
II think there is great bitterness be-
tween a certain class of Cubans and
Americans now than have ever known
before. The class l refer to are prin-
cipally ex-Cuban soldiers, who look
upon Americans as intruders, and who
desire to rule without the aid or advice
OF the United States or the presence of
American soldier on the island"
fhe possibility of an outbreak by this
unruly element was suggested, and
General Lee said: "My duties are of
a military nature, and have given no
orders, except that peace be preserved
everywhere. If any disturbance should
arise, the local police are expected to
quell it, and if they fail, the Rural
Guards, which are mounted and patrol
the country districts, will be then
called upon to stop the disorders. If
these two forces fail, the limited
States soldiers will be used in the in
terest of peace. So far there has been
outbreak, and the local police
have not had to call upon American
soldiers"
General Lee refused to touch upon
the political situation in this country.
On the ground that he was a United
States army officer.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-12

Alexandria Gazette: Mr.. W. L. Will
son, though he sees "much to commend
commend and little to criticise in the
Manifestations Chinese policy" has
too much Southern blood in his veins
to permit him to train any longer with
the uncongenial political associates he
made four years ago, and yesterday he
returned to his old party and will
remain with it hereafter. All OF the
other better men who followed Mr..
Cleveland out of the Democratic parry
have also seen the error of their way,
and retraced their steps, and the few
who have not Joined the black Repub'
lean party, will doubtless dc likewise
before election day, by hich time they
will learn that their money will be as
safe under a conservative and peaceful
Democratic, as it could possibly be I'M
der Republican administration bent
on trusts and imperialism, and the high
taxes necessary to maintain such a
policy. Self interest induced them to
leave Democracy four years ago, and
that same interest will be strong enough
to bring them back to it before No
vember.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-12
INFURIATED CHICAGOANS
TRY TO LYNCH A NEGRO.

Chicago, September 7.-Suronnded
by an Infatuated mob, James Booker, a
negro, was saved from being lynched
by the timely arrival of the police last
night. In an effort to protect himself
from the crowd of white boys, Booker
struck Charles CIeaver A mob of
white men and women gathered.
The negro ran, and the crowd cried,
Lynch himp' The officers managed
to get Booker to the patrol box and
called for aid. A patrol wagon filed
with police came, but the crowd was
so great that the wagon could not
reach the imperilled policeman and
prisoner until officers had cleared the
way with clubs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-12
NO RIGHT TO UGLINESS.

The woman who is lovely in face,
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attract
i've must keep her health. II she is
weak, sickly and all Pun down, she will
be nervous and irritable. If she has
constipation or kidney trouble, her
impure blood will cause pimples,
blotches, skin eruptioLs aud wretched
complexion. Electric Bitters is the
best medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and to
purify the blood. 1t gives strong
nerves, bright eyes, smooth, yelvety
skin, rich complexion. 1t will make q
good-looking, charming woman of a
run down invalid. Only so cents at
all drug stores.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-12

may use my name whenever you
please. Mrs. NJ. NJ. King.
Mary F. Bartholomew, Of st. Francis
vile, ILL.,, says: About twelve years ago
I was afflicted with female trouble (pel'
vic catarrh.) doctored with several
skillful physicians, but kept getting
worse until 1 became belfast. I re-
NAMED In this condition about two
years, under the attendance of four
physicians
Il concluded would write DR.. Hart
man for advice. I owe my life to DR..
Hartman and Pe-ru-na. Ny friends and
neighbors never expected to see me well
again. am now able to assist with my
household duties. think my recovery
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-12
BOTH PRONOUNCED INCURABLE.
Pe-ru-na Made Them Strong and Happy.

Women everywhere are writing DR..
Hartman concerning the ailments pecu-
liar to their sex. The two following
letters, published by the consent of the
writers are specimens. No wonder these
ladies are enthusiastic. They had been
sick long time. Their cure was I'M
expected. The hrst one, Mrs. King, Of
North Carolina, writes: AZ was afflicted
for twenty years and did not know what
allied me. Ny husband employed three
doctors, but they did me NO good. took
different kinds Of medicine, all to no
effect. In 1895 . friend told me had
catsYrh. I had bad cough and running
at the nose all the time. I was advised
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-12
FREE BLOOD CURE.

An offer proving faith to Sufferer
from Blood and Skin Troubles.
Ulcers, Cancers, Eating Sores, Pain
full Swellings, Effects OF Blood Poison,
Persistent Eruptions, that refuse TO heal
under ordinary treatment are quickly
cured by B. B. B. botanic Blood
Balm), the most wonderful Blood
Purifier OF the age, made especially to
cure all terrible, obstinate, deep seated
Blood and Skin troubles. Is your
blood thin7 Are you rale' All iun
down. Have you Eczema? Pimplesi
Blotches and Bumpsi Skin or Scalr
Humors? Boils? Eruptionsi Skin
Itches and Swollen? Aching Bonesi
Rheumatism? Scrofula2 Catarrh2 Then
you need B. b. B. Botanic Blood
Balm, because 1t drains from the blood
and entire system all the poisons and
humors which cause all of these troubles
and the cause being removed, per-
manent cure follows. B. B. b.
thoroughly tested for thirty years, and
thousands cured after doctors and
patent medicines failed. For sale by
druggists at 81 per large bottle, or G
large bottles full treatment) So. To
prove our faith in B. B. B. we will
send Tria Bottle Free and prepaid
TO sufferers, so they may test the
remedy at our expense. Address
BLOOD BALM CO., Atlanta, Ga,
Write to-day.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-12

bane of womsnkind. Nearly every case
Of so called female complaint is due to
casarrh Of the pelvic organs. A woman
free from cstarrh is generally . well
woman. Catarrh OF the pelvic organs
makes more women miserable than AL
other diseases combined.
For DR.. Hsrtman's latest book on
female diseases, address The Pe-ru-ns
Medicine Company, Columbus, Ohio.
Sent free for . short time.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-12
VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS

ale grand, but skin eruptions rob life
of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures
hem; also old, running and fever
sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, warts,
cuts, bruises, burns, scalds, chapped
hands, chilblains. Best Pile cure on
earth. Drives out pains and aches.
Only rs cents box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by all druggists.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-12

Is q surprise TO
every one W h o
knew me. My
appetite was so
poor 1 could eat
scarcely any
thing; but I can
eat any and
everything now
without pain. I
cannot recon-
mend your medi-
cines enough"
Catarrh is the
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-12
SECURE ONE QUICK.

Send Ten Cents in silver to Thos. ID.
Bailie, Secretary, Buena Vista, Va, and
secure one OF those handsome campaign
buttons The button Is little larger than a
twenty five cent piece, and has upon it the
portraits Of Bryan, Stevenson and Flood;
the three faces unique and prettlly arranged.
The 10 cents pays actual cost and mailing.
A discount to Democratic Clubs ordering so
or more. Order quick. aug92 ct
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-12

The Republicans are intrenched in
patronage and power, and the struggle
to GUST them must necessarily be ter
rifle. The tide, however, is with us.
The skies are becoming brighter every
day. Let US, then, all work together
enthusiastically for the cause, and
victory is within our reach.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-12

Let every lover of freedom and liber-
ty work and vote for the principles If
trne Americanism, and elect to the
office of Chief Magistrate of this great
and glorious country the man whose
life, private and public, has proven
that his interests are those of the
whole people of his own country. This
man is William Jennings Bryan.