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TRANSVAAL PART
 OF GREAT BRITAIN
Proclamation Attended With lm-
 preSsive Ceremonies
ROYAL STANDARD HOISTE0.
Jaoobsdale Was Not Captured by the Boers, as Reported-British Sus- tained Heavy Losses -Burgh-
 CTS Active in Natal

Pretoria, October 26.-The Transvaal was today proclaimed a part of the British em- pire, the proclamation being attended with impressive ceremonies. The royal stand ard was hoisted the main square of the city, the Grenaders presented arms mass ed bands played the national anthem, Sir Alfred Milner read the proclamation and 6200 troops representing Great Britain and her colonies marched past.
The age-herald., 1900-10-27
Was Not captured

London, October H.-It now appears that Jacobsdal was not captured by the Boers. AdVices received from Capetown shortly after midnight say:
 Later news from Jacobsdal show that 200 Boers unsuccessfully attacked the gar rison. The Highlanders had fourteen killed and twetny wounded.
The age-herald., 1900-10-27
Jockey Iniurxu

Atlanta, Ga, October 26.-Jockey chal- man, on Tony Hig, in the hurdle race at the Interstate Fair, was badly injured internally this afternoon. The horse fell at the second hurdle and rolled over the boy.
The age-herald., 1900-10-27

Miss Carrie Bridewell and Mrs. H. H. Sinnige, greatest contralto and soprano voices respectively in the country, will sing in concert at Jeffer- son Theatre Saturday night, benefit St. Vincent's Hospital. Popular music.
 Tickets only 50 cents.
The age-herald., 1900-10-27
O A S re RIA. Bears tbe 1T The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature ss &zzZzzM
Bishop Must Hang

Frankfort, Ky, October 26.-The Court of Appeals today affirmed the death penalty judgment of the Kenton Circuit Court in the case of Wallace Bishop, sentenced to hang for the murder of Covington police man. Bishop had killed a tramp at Lud- low, and when the policeman tried to ar rest him he killed him.
The age-herald., 1900-10-27
High Water Mark In Gold

Washington, October 26.-The gold in the treasury today amounted to $451, AT. .40i. the highest point ever reached since the foundation of the government This is said to be the largest gold fund in the world.
The age-herald., 1900-10-27
ONE MASHED NOSE AND A MASHED LEG And Convict Labor in Mine on
 Sunday FIGURE IN DAMAGE SUITS Cases on Gases for Alleged Injuries Five Persons Desire to be Un-
 married and Four Wish to
 Wed-Court Notes
FIGURE IN DAMAGE SUITS

In the first division of the City Court the case of J. ". Brady vs. George M. Wagen- sler and Lincoln Davis, after taking up most of the day, was continued in the midst of the trial on account of an amend ment being filed.
 The case of Dora Roebuck vs. the South ern Railway Company, damage suit for $10,O00, is on trial.
 In the second division the petition of Thomas Cleary vs. the Intendent and AL dermen of Ensley for an order compelling his reinstatement as policeman was denied.
 The case of A. II. Davis vs J. M. Morgan x Co., Is on trial
 James Rowe has filed suit against E. S. Gillspie fer $10000 damages. He claims that on August 2S 1900, while. employed by de- lendant in building trestle, the trestle fell with him and threw him to feet to the ground, breaking his nose and jaw and otherwise injuring him. The treste is al legged to have been insecure.
 F. B. Brown has sued the Western Ohlon Telegraph Company for $500 dam ages for alleged failure to promptly trans- mt telegram
 TWO suits tor divorce were filed yester- day. Rena Robinson seeks a separation rom her husband, James Robinson, upon the ground of cruelty, and R. C. Ingram seeks a divorce from his wife, Hattie h. gram on the ground of abandonment.
The age-herald., 1900-10-27
Another Bank Robbery

Vincennes, Ind, October 26-The bank of Seeds Bros. at Bridgeport was robbed of over 5000 in cash and many notes about 3 o'clock this morning. Although the ex- plosion aroused the citizens the robbers escaped
The age-herald., 1900-10-27
kruger's Arrivai

Marselles October 26.-Mr. Kruger is ex- pected to arrive here October 27 and re- main at least day An elaborate demon stration is being organized in his honor.
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BOers in Natal

Durban, October 26.-The Boers are raid- ing in the northern part of Natal. They have burned the railway station at Wasch- bank and blown up culYert.
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Galveston Relief Fund

Galveston, Tex, October 26.-Contribu- tions received to October 20 inclusive, S1,- 140. .36S.3 .32.
The age-herald., 1900-10-27

Andrew Jordan, who was arrested few days ago charged with larceny at the in- stance of one Pendergrass, has been ac- quilted. No case at all was made out against Jordan and the prosecutor did not appear. Andrew Jordan is an honest, thrifty and industrious negro.
The age-herald., 1900-10-27

negro child, Lillian Maddox, which was found at No. 739 F, a alley between Four teenth and Fifteenth streets, South. The death was due to natural causes.
The age-herald., 1900-10-27
Learn a Profession
Without Leaving Your Present Position.
WORK FOR ONE OF THE TEN FREE
 SCHOLARSHIPS

in The International Correspondence Schools of Scranton, Pa, to be given by the AGE-HERALD to the ten persons re- ceiving the most votes by December 10, 1900,
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HOW TO VOTE.
 Cut out the attached Voting Coupon, and mail or bring 1t to the business office of the AGE-HERALD.
 Each Coupon must bear the name of the person for whom you wish to vote. The records of the competitors will be shown in each Sunday issue of the AGE HERALD, and votes will be received until midnight on December 15, 1900.
The age-herald., 1900-10-27
Isircuiu Court

In the Circuit Court divorce suits have been filed as follows:
 sarah Harrison vs. Noah Harrison; Will Us Storrs vs. Dora Storrs; Robert Stevens vs. Lenora Stevens
 Thomas Shamblin pro ami has filed suit against the Franklin Brown Ore CompG ny for $l5,OO0 damages. He claims that on March 9, 1900, while an employe of defen- dant, he was run into by some cars at their mines near Russellville and his leg was badly mashed. Negligence is alleged In not having proper brakes to stop the cars.
 George Thomas has flied suit against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Com pany for 5000 damages. He claims that ln lS9i he was convict employed by the de- fendant, and on Sunday, August 27, 1897, he was unlawfully made to work in tho mines.
 Ben Smith has filed suit against the Southern Railway Company for $5000 dam ages. He alleges that on October s. 1900, while in the service of defendant as a fire man on an engine, the engine Nas violently damned, and that he was thrown against the engine, tearing several ribs from their fastening, and cripping him and disfigur- ing him.
The age-herald., 1900-10-27

Paul Gilardoni will open the Metropolitan Cafe Monday morning, October 20th.
The age-herald., 1900-10-27

TEN FREE SCHOLARSHIPS. l. Mechanical Engineering 9 Electrical Engineering, including com
 plete Electrical Outfit. 3. Architecture.
 1. Civil Engineering.
 5. Sanitary Plumbing, Heating and Ven-
 tilation.
 6. Chemistry. '. Commercial Branches.
 s. Mechanical Drawing, including com
 plete Drafting Outfit
 9. Architectural Drawing including com
 plete Drafting Outfit 10. Ornamental Design, including com-
 plete Designing Outfit. If you receive the most votes you will have the first choice of the Scholarships If the next largest, the second choice. If the third largest the third choice; and so on until ten persons have chosen ten Scholarships.
 Each Scholarship will qualify you for actual work in a profession the same as if you went away to college Over 100000 men and women have enrolled in these Schools and been benefited by their Courses of study
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Probate Court

Marriage licenses have been issued to w. F. Brasher of New Castle and Mrs. Mary McCurry; Robert Thechsel and Emily Schroeder.
 Declaration of incorporation of Knight, Henry & Co. was filed yesterday. The in- corporators are Albert G. Henry and Rob ert N. Bell of Guntersville. The capital stock is $5O,0O0, and they propose to do a cotton business at Birmingham
 United states Court
 The Jeter and Boardman Gas and Water Association of Macon, Ga, have filed suit against the Tuscaloosa Water Works Com pany It is a suit on account. The hearing comes up today in Montgomery.
 Voluntary petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by I. Frank Smith and J. s. White. A petition in involuntary bank ruptcy was filed by F. I. McNamara ct al against the Selma Coal Company. The hear ing is set for November F.
 Court Items
 The Criminal Court did not try any cases yesterday.
 The hay crop in the court house lawn is in fourishng condition-also the garbage crop at the rear
 Coroner Paris investigated the death of a
The age-herald., 1900-10-27

The hay crop in the court house lawn is in fiourishng condition-also the garbage crop at the rear
The age-herald., 1900-10-27

Court Items The Criminal Court did not try any cases yesterday.
The age-herald., 1900-10-27

Coroner Paris investigated the death of
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-11
SHELDON LOOKS 1T OVER.
IL PrepariaG 20 start mis- Christia. |.
Issse of the Topeka Capital
On Momaav

TOPEKA, Kan. March lo-The Rev.
Charles NJ. Sheldon who takes the editor
iai and business control OF the Daily Capt
tai Monday spent half an hour In the Of
fee OF the paper this forenoon and then
went home to finish his Sunday sermon.
He persistently declined to be interviewed,
but has extended an invitation 10 the
reporters TO attend his service at II a. m.
tomorrow watch they have promised to do.
great deaf OF gossip is indalged in re-
Earding Mr.. sheldon's policy. bot up To this
time nothing is known. Many 0f ht. Gloss
friends say he will follow the idea outlined
I'm his famous novel 'Tn Hts steps" The
circulation Of the Capital f0r the week IA
now very close to quarter Of milton.
exclusive Of news agency orders. and sub.
seripiions sre stta coming In at an IN
oreasing rate.
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. MARCH Il. 1soo.-THIRTY-sIx PAGES
FOR AMERICAN GOODS
ON AMERICAN VESSELS.
Treasury Department Orders Duty
Collected on Goods For Alaska
Cnrried in British Ships.

PORT TOWNSEND. March 1o--Advices
from Washington say that the treasury
department has taken decided stand
relative to shipping American goods via
Canadian points into Alaska in British
vessels, and has instructed the collector
OF customs to collect duty on all goods
arriving in Alaska on British vessels,
even /: they are accompanied with export
certificates.
Many shippers to Alaska points obtain
export certificates and send their goods
TO vancouver and other points and thence
to Alaska in British vessels. thereby
working an injury 10 American vessels.
This order viii practically debar Brit
fish vessels from entering the Nome trade
in the freight carrying business. II Is
said that many American firms have al
ready contracted with British vessels for
the delivery OF large consignments of
merchandise at Nome. but. owing to The
ruling of the treasury department these
contracts win have to be cancelled.
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GENERAL WHEELER's CASE.
Hss Restoration WIN Not Ne Accept
I'd Until After lie Reaches
Washington.

WASHINGTON. March io--ft appears
that Gen Wheeler rendered his resignation
from the United States army last fan. II
was dated November - at ransaul. Luson.
and was not csbied. but came by the slow
process OF the mails
Moreover 1t did not come directly to the
war department. but went to the white
House where II has been reposing since It's
arrival In Washington. The war depart
ment officials have Just learned Of IT,
The generals resignation Was not ac-
cepted promptly by the president out OF
confederation for the ofhcer Instead he
was ordered to report to the war depart
ment at Washington. His resignation viii
be accepted here. and the effect of this
action VIII be to allow him his mileage and
expenses TO Washington.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-11
STATISTICS OF INDIANS.
Reports of Agents to Ne Printed ~
an Appendix to the Conn
mfsnfoner's Report.

WARRINGTON. March io.-The annual
reports OF Indian agents which have been
received by the commissioner OF Indian
affairs. win be printed in the form OF an
appendix to the report Of the commission
er. They show that the entire Indian
population is 2s7 sos of which number se,-
67s wore citizens dress. while 81 ,e23 wear
a mixture OF Indian and civilized clothing.
Those who can read number 4s597, and
3,st4 can carry on an ordinary CONVERSE
tion in English.
There are 25. 33s dwelling houses built for
Indians. i.l5a of which were built within
the last year Tho number Of births was
4.2s7 and the deaths 5.2ss Twenty six In
dians were killed by whites and seven
whites by Indians. One Indian was killed
ty other Indiana The number OF Indian
criminals punished was Loo There were
81 .sos Indian church members and sG
church buildings upon the various reser-
vations.
The amount of money contributed dur
ing the last year by religious and other
societies was: For education, sesl ,sl6; for
general church work. slis.4o7. and SIG, ,ois
from New York for the support Of the
school established by that state.
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HAY-PAUNCEFOTE
TREATY IN DANGER.
IL the Senate Amends II Great Bri-
tain IL Not Likely to Accept
the Changer

WASHINGTON. March io.--Lord Paunce-
fote. the British AMBASSADOR. was In cen
ference with Secretary Hay for half an
hour al the state department today. The
officials have nothing TO say touching The
future OF the pending Hay-Paunce.oss
treaty. II Is plain. however. that the ac-
ton OF the senate committee in bringing
In the amendment yesterday is regarded by
the officials as greatly eadangering the lifs
Of the treaty
" the senate FIRST adopts the amendment
and then ratihes the treaty. conclusion
by no means certain in the official mind,
II IL said that the president will feel OBJ
liged to sign It. placing the responsibility
upon the senate and then leaving IL 10 the
British government 70 accept or reject. The
officials believe the British win reject the
treaty and In that case the Clayton Buiwer
treaty win prevail again. Its force having
been recognized according 10 the officials
not only by the executive branch OF our
government in preparing this pending
treaty. but also by the senate OF the Unit
ed States, as evidenced by the report which
accompanied the treaty yesterday when
!, was presented to the senate.
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Crowd. v..s -. ss.ses.....

The streets were fairly blocked with peo-
pie In the yicinity Of Tho stasehoa.s. but
there was no open demonstration. though
It was evident tho ropuisos was on tho
side Of the clvB authorities. At 4 o'clock
Sheriff sutar. having tailed to set any sort
OF understanding with the military aa-
thoritfes as 10 tho arrest of the partie,.
submitted the question 10 Democratic Gov.
Bcckhsm 20 decide 20 what crtnnt the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-11
PRESIDENT HILLS SHIPS.
Contracts Let For Two of the Five
He VIII Construct on the At
1putlc Consf.

Special Dispatch to the Post-intellisencer
ST PAUL. March TO- 49, President Hn
said today the Eastern shipbuilding Com
pany will build large plant on the
Thames river. at New London Conn,
and has already obtained the contracts
for two out OF tho three Ave giant steam
ers for the Oriental trade OF the Great
Northern raj way.
The cost Of the Ave win es from no.
ooo.oOo TO sls.Gco.oo
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THREATENED STREET CAR
STRIKE rs ADJUSTED.
Sc. Louis street Car Companies Come
to . Satisfactory Agreement
With Their Men.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. March io.-Ths threat
ened strike OF the employees of the ST.
Louis Transit Company Is on. An agree
ment perfectly satisfactory to both sides
was reached at o'clock tonight between
the officials of the transit company and
the executive committee OF the employees.
Later the agreement was ratified by a
mass meeting of employees, and thus tho
contest Of the last few days ended. While
the men did not get all they asked for.
they have received substantial recognition.
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ALL PRIZES ARE EXCLUDED.


WASHINGTON. March lo.-commis-
sioner Wilson, OF the internal revenue,
has decided to proceed against manufac-
turers Of tobacco and cigarettes who vio-
late section 10 OF the act Of July "a. 1897.
This sectiqn prohibits 7laglug in. or con-
nec-.on wi4h Tho paekin9 u snokins to-
bacco and flnecut chewing or cigarettes,
any article or thing whatsoever than the
manufacturers wrappers and labels, and
excludes all gifts. prizes. premiums. etc,
or orders for the same.
Today the commissioner sent telegraph
ic instructions to collectors of internal
revenue that this act must be strictly
observed and that tobacco and cigarettes
found upon the market In disregard there
CT with stamps bearing cancellation. on
and after the lst proximo. must be seized.
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LONDON. March II. 2:so a MIN the
absence of important news from the seat
Of war. speculation is rife regarding the
probability OF an early peace President
Kruser's appeal TO Lord Salisbury for a
cessation OF hostiiities, announced on FRI
day. Is taken as foreshadowing that the
end VIII sSon be in sight.
The governments views are probably
statement. issued last night:
No OmciaI Statement Yet.
1T is understood that the government
does not consider that the time has yet
come for any authoritative statement an
to ultimate terms of peace, and no mem-
ber OF the cabinet has authorized any pub
lie statement on the subject. 1t 10, Of
course. generally understood among all
political parties In this country that SO
far as the South African republics are con-
cerned the status quo ante beilum cannot
remain unaltered after the close of hostill-
ties. Their part In the system, which in
voived large measure OF political and
military Independence, WILL OF course be
materially modified as a result OF the war.
but the growing prospects OF restored
peace must be further advanced before her
maJestys government can either finally
formulate proposed terms of settlement or
make any announcement OF their plan"
Messages From Kruger.
Several papers announce that the gov
srnment css Tuesday received i've messages
from President Kruger and President
steyn. in Dutch. asking upon what terms
cessation OF hostiiitses could he brought
about The messages surprised and delight
ed the department concerned. While their
tenor was understood. It was found neces-
sary to summon persons thoroughly ca
paolc of accurately interpreting the mess
ages. all OF which were nled at Bloemfon-
1sin.
The cabinet convened on Wednesday 20
consider the messages. and IL Is believed
an uncompromising reply was sent, which
is known to have reached B.oemfontsin
by the same means as the Boer eablegram
reached the government The nature OF
the reply was such as TO lead to a fur.
ther but gradual retirement OF the Boer
forces.
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KRUGER AND SI[YN
SUING FOR PEACE.
Five Messages From Them
Reach the Government.
PROSPECTS SEEM BETTER.
No Official Statement of Proposed
Terms II Yet Made.

II IL Stated, However, That No Res
toratSon 81 Things a. They Ex-
listed Before the War VIII ne
suMcfest. and Intimasea That
Both Republics Must Surrender
Their Independence - BuIier's
Forces GET In Touch with the
Beers and Exchange shots-Inva-
sioa Of Transvaal In Prospect.
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GREAT EUROPEAN
WAR IN PROSPECT.
Why Great Britain Is Mar
shalling Resources.
HER EYES ARE ON FRANCE.
War Party There Is Growing
Stronger and Stronger.

Every Indication Points TO an Ex-
pectatfon on the Part of the Brit
ish Ministry That war with
France II Hut . Question of
Comparatively Brief Time-Both
Nations Are Preparing for II Wig
orousiy and One English omciul
Puts Date Of Commencement of
HostiIities within Three Menths.
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Butler on the Move.

The only important change in the general
situation in South Africa indicated Is that
Gen. Butler Is again on the move. The
news comes IN dispatch from the Boer
camp nt Hggarsoerg. dated Tuesday, say
ing: Twelve thousand British are threat
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Taylor Refuses to Permit the Ar
rest of State officials.
sheriff Tries TO Take Them In cus-
tody on the Charge Of Compiieity
In the Murder Of ooebcI. B~s 10
Refused Access 10 the state nsila-
ing by the Militia o. Guara-rwe
of the Men wanted Make Thetp
Escape. Disgsised as soldiers, 20
Louisville. hat Are Csptared
There BY . rercs Of Police.

FRANKFORT. Ky. March lo.--rhe SIT
ustion here reached paint OF extreme
danger today. approaching that Of the try
Ing times Immediately following the assAs-
sination of doebeL The reinstatement OF
the military power In complete control Of
the state executive building. ana the re-
fussl OF the military authorities 10 allow
the local police ana civil officers To enter
the building for the purpose OF srrcstinx
Secretary OF State Caleb Powers and Capt
John w, Davis. charged with bslns scces-
sorics 10 the Goebel assassination. and the
probability OF q conflict between tho r.yf,
and military authorities made the sltsa-
ton look serious during most OF the day.
City Marshal Refused Aanstsssen.
This morning City Marshal Richardson
applied at the executive building and de-
mended TO be admitted for the purpose ef
arrcsting Powers and Davis. but WAS turn
ed back and the warrants were then turn
cd over to sherift suser. The latter also
presented himself at tho executive build
Ing and demanded admitiancs. Hs was
referred by the osicer IN charge to Col
Morrow and the lattsr being found said.
II am sorry Mr. sheriff. but Il 10 against
Gov Tayior's orders 10 iss snsons into
the building today
IAsGe Posse IL sweSn.
Sheriff Hater then heis = consultation
with County Attorney PoisErove. common-
wealth Attorney franklin and other Of
flcers.
Meanwhile the police force had been
doubled and a detail OF the police guarded
the entrances 10 the state house grounds
TO prevent rho men from escaping n they
should attempt to do 20. At the conference
between the officials Il was decided the
sheriff should summon large reserve force
OF deputies to be called Into use In ths
event Il was decided TO attempt 10 enter
the building IN force TO mako the arrests
and ia pursuanos of this the sheriff swore
Ia ffty officers during the afternoon
Sheriff safer made another attempt to get
an audience with Gov. Taylor fsis after
noon, bat was unsuccessful.
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Continued On Page Eleven.
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war Fever In France.
some French Preparations.

Some OF the French preparations for
war have already been outlined ia the
Paris dispatches. Her naval plan will be
TO keep her fleets under shelter of the
guns Of Brest. Cherbourg ana Toulon.
the idea being tnat the bombardment Of
Santiago demonstrated that naval squad
rons without a landing force are OF lttis
use.
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Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
LONDON. March lo.-The military sit
uation in South Africa now occupies
secondary place in the attention OF the
British government. and the entire re-
sources of the empire are now being
utilized In preparations TO meet q graver
danger nearer homA