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The age-herald., 1900-08-15
BOERS HARRASS GEN. KITCHENER
Dewet Blew Up Three of His
 Wagons.
MIR. STEIN IS NOW CONFlNt[
Escaped British Prisoners from Dewet's Camp Confirm the Capture of Gun by Methuen-lS2
 Rurghers Surrender

London. August 14.-Lord Roberts re- ports to the War Office under date of Pre- toria August 13, as follows: Kitchener reports from School9laab, eight miles east of venterSdorp, that De- wet blew up three of his wagons Six Brit ish prisoners who escaped from Dewet s camp state that MT. Steyn is confined in the camp under surveillance, and that De- wet was forced to abandon his ammunition and thirty horses.
 They also confirm the report that Meth uen captured one of Dewet's guns and shelled the main convoy effectively.
 Han Hamilton telegraphs that he hopes to be at Blaaubank today with his main body.
 "Mahon's mounted troops are pushing on to the westward . Another report from Lord Roberts of the same date says:
 "Methuen and Kitchener stfn following Dewet and Steyn, yesterday reached Mod der Fontein, ten miles east of Venters- dorp. Methuen is in touch with Dewets s rear guard.
 "Smith-Dorien reports that the Shrop- shires recently marched forty-three miles in thirty-two hours and the City of Lon don Imperial Volunteers thirty miles in ten hours, hoping to prevent Dewet from crossing the Krugersdorp Potchefstroom Railway.
 "Buller's occupation of Ermelo is having a good effect. "A field cornet and 1S2 burghers of the Standerton commando surrendered yester- day to Clery."
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
ORDER MISUNDERSTOOD ssa.s
Caused the Sinking of the French War
 ship

Toulon, France, Aug. A-Oficers of the French first-class battleship Brennus, flag ship of Vice Admiral Fournerier, which sank the torpedo boat destroyer France Saturday night during the maneuvers of the French fleet off Cape St. Vincent, ar- rived here today.
 According to their account the France approached the Brennus at a speed of 16 knots to receive an order for the cruiser Foure. Seeing that he had gone too near, the captain of the France told the helms- man to steer to the left, but his order was misunderstood. The France was not cut in twain, but was thrown on her side. Cap tain Mauduit Deplessx chung to the cap- sized vessel and refused the help of the quartermaster of the Brennus, who came to his assistance in a boat He cried out: Courage, my men. Try to save yourselves. Adieu."
 The France sank in three minutes.
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
GALVESTON SHOCKED
Work Started by Huntington Will Not
 be Stopped

Galveston, Tex, August H.-The death of Collis P. Huntington natuarally caused d shock to Galvestonians because of the great work he had only fairly started here. He was entertained by the Chamber of Commerce last February and was so dem- ocratic in his manner that leading busi- ness men who sat at dinner with him came to feel a personal interest in him well as admiration for his greatness as a trans portatfon promoter and builder.
 While his death causes some apprehen- sion among the general public, lest the gigantic enterprise here may be somewhat abridged, those who have been in contact with him and who understood the scope of the work are perfectly assured that the development of Galveston will not be hfn- Huntington had made all his plans for work is projected to the minutest detail. His nephew, heir and successor, H. E, Huntington, was here few days ago and exhibited an intimate familiarity with the work Chief Engineer Hood was, also here. These, with Traffic Manager Edward Hawley and General Counsellor Tweed have been in such close confidential re- lattonS with their chief that it is not doubt ed they will carry out his plans to the last development. The immense work here has already so far progressed that there can be no turning back and so much money is invested that business judgment will car ny 1t to fulhllment. The local force of en- gineers give assurance that shipping over the Southern Pacific will begin early in September.
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
BY A HAIR TRIGGER
The Audience at Lakeview Last Night
 Was Huug-Mascot Tonight

The large audience at Lakeview last night was hung by hair trigger, and the spontaneous appeals of applause that broke forth time after time were really inspiring The Elite Opera Company has not had a more appreciatfve audience this summer than the one that witnessed the perform ance of "Olivette' last night
 The applause was not undeserved, for the company never put up a better per- formance. The songs had freshness, the jokes an edge and the acting zesr that would have awakened even a dull ,au- dience. Ore joke in "Olivette'' of which the audience never tires Is the Dukes re- ference to Coquilicot as Chief Austin in disguise looking after the Olivette."
 Tonight there will be complete change of bill and Mascot" one of the funniest musical farces ever composed, will be the attraction. It is a laugh-and-grow- fat mixture of music, mirth, melody, and t< always popular. Mascot will be given again tomorrow night, "Mikado'' Friday, and the long expected operatic concert Saturday night, after which the season will be closed.
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
STONE RETURNS HOME
Says He Believes German Will Actively
 Support Ticket

St. Louis, August 14-Ex-Governor Will liam J. Stone of Missouri member of the National Democratic Committee, returned home today, after a three weeks visit to New York and the East. Asked about the reports that he had been eliminated from the campaign management, he laughed and said that he could not say at this time what part he would take in the campaign. q did not see MT. German while I was East" said he, but l am certain that he will actively support the ticket He may take charge of the New York headquarters Of the National Committee. Hill and Cro- ker will not allow their factional differ ences to interfere with their work for the national ticket Hill will speak all over the country"
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
FILIPINOS SHOW
 MUCH ACTIVITY
American Losses Greater Than
 Any Month Since January.
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM
Arrives in the Philippines and Tends to Strengthen Anti American Ele- ment-No Settlement Expect
 ed Until After Election

Manila, Sunday, August 12.-Reports from the Visayas Islands show that there has been increased activity among the insurg- ents there during the last six weeks. The American losses in the Island of Panay last month were greater than in any month. since January last
 General Mojica, in Leyte, and General Luchan, in Samar, are harassing the garri- sons shooting into towns during the night and ambushiug small parties, firing and then retreating upon larger bodies. The rebels possess an adequate supply of am- munitien and are organized to consider able degree
 The Americans have garrtsoned their towns on Samar Islaud, two of which shelter tenth of the original inhabitants who suffer from the continual sHtptng of the rebels from the surrounding hills The third is without any native inhabitants, the rebel troops mile away preventing their return to their homes.
 General Luchan punfshes the islanders who have any relations with the Ameri- cans.
 Cebu is also disturbed. Barring those who have taken the oath of allegiance to the UnIted States the rebels are lmprlSOn- ed in Manila
 When amnesty was proclaimed it prac- tfcally was without effect and the eXpecta- tion that the proclamation would accom- pish much in the unexpected time is daily diminishing.
 The banks, under government pressure, have restored the exchange rate of two Mexican silver dollars to one gold Amer ican dollar.
 General Macarthur has ordered the ac- ceptance of American money for all pub lie duties at the above rate.
 Newspapers containing the Democratic platform have arrived. The reference there in to Philippine independence and to pro- tectorate tend to strengthen the extreme antt-American element in it's increasing att titude of delay and obstruction. It is be- lfeved that radical steps for a settlement here will be impossible before the elec- ton.
 General Wright Major Maus and others have returned from a trip to Benguet province, where they recommend the fnl- mediate establishment of d convalescent hospital Benguet Is tranquil The Phil ippine Commission, 1t is now announced, will make all future civil service appoint ments. Several minor engagements occur red last week in Luzon- The rebels used smokeless powder which they must nec- essarily have obtained by filibustering.
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
JUDGE FEAGIN'S DAILY
 MATINEE PERFORMANCE
"Geueral Robert E. Lee'' in the hoh or Thief and Escape Did Turn
 Other Features.

The curtain rose on the morning perform once of the Police Court Vaudeville yester- day promptly at S:3o o'clock with large audience in attendance. The "dramtis per sonae" were numerous and kept the fun going until almost o'clock.
 General Robert l.. Lee," the negro who was arrested last Monday night on charge of larceny and being an escape from the street gang, did turn that was highly appreciated by the audience.
 When his name was called he walked up to the Judges desk, and there was gen. eral craning of uecks on the part of the spectators in an endeavor to lose no part of tue proceedings.
 Are you General Robert F. Lee?" asked the Judge
 Yes, sah, Tse him; dat's my name, sah. Dey calls me Genl fur short" replied the bearer ef the illustrious name.
 "WelL General, are you guilty or not guilty of the larceny of pair of shoes, and of escs5ing the street gang?" continued his honor.
 T haeked CT pair CT shoes, sah, but I ain't done no larc'ny. No, sah, I never old swipe does shoes, and never was run off from de gyards ob de chain gang, au I neber has larcenied any thing, sah.
 But the evidence showed that the Gen. eral did "swipe' the shoes and did run off from de gyards,' so the Judge assessed him S25 and thirty days on the first charge and 50 on the other. The General has fig ured quite often in the Inferior Court late ly, mostly under the name of Joe Grant.
 Boley Howard, a diminutive negro of T eIal interest in the performance when he answered to the charge of 'assaulting Ely Wells with a rock and larceny of a watermelon" It seems that Ely Wells is engaged in the watermelon business on a small scale, and that Boley, who evidently has a strong liking for the lucious fruit, appropriated a melon from Ely's wagon and was making off with his prize, when Eley started in pursuit. Seeing that the booty was about to be recaptured, Boley reserted to extreme measures to prevent it. He Init Eley wifi a half of brick an den Eley got de melon back was the expl&na- tion that Beley gave. His honor said that he was resolved to stop the habit of throw ing rocks largely indulged in by the younger element in and around the city and fined Boley s10 on the first charge, and S on the second.
 Ben Scott, colored, was fined s5 for stealing ten cents. Ben will probably agree ,h the Judge when he said that stealing ten cents at the rate of S5 per steal is rather expensive sport. Ben will be seen on the streets for sometime.
 It seems that John Berry stole a pair of shoes from w. J. Cunningham and he paid the city the amount of $50, and will work for sixty days on that account
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
NEGRO SHOOTS A
 WHITE CHILD Horrible Crime Committed Near PaloS-CroWdS Search-
 ing for the Man.

Horse Creek, August 14.-(Specia1)-A horrible crime was committed by negro at Palos, a mining camp seven miles from this place. this morning.
 A strange negro carrying a double-bar- reled shotgun called at the home of a miner named Bridgeman, and went into the house. There was no one at home ex- cept a boy years old and his little sister The negro found pistol, and the little girl said to him: Put that down; there is no one here but uS."
 The man then turned the pistol on the helpless children and shot the boy in the breast, the ball going through the child Dr. Smith, the company physician, is doubtful whether the boy will recover. The negro threw the pistol down on the floor and fled towards the river. Soon large posse was formed to search for him.
 He is described as black, medium-sized negro, wearing a derby hat.
 The community is greatly aroused by the awful crime and if the negro is caught he will be dealt with severely.
The age-herald., 1900-08-15

sell many of the securities that he had been carrying with borrowed moneY
 Probably the best-informed man an MT. Islntington's affairs is Russell Sage, the streets biggest money lender. MT. Sage said some significant things about his dealings with NIT. Huntington yesterday. In referring to Henry Clews' estimate that MT Huntington was worth $40, 0,000, he said: You can cut that in half.
 T regard S20000,000 as a liberal esti- mate," MT. Sage continued. My dealings with him were enormous, and I have in- innate knowledge of MT. Huntfngton's af- fairs I had his confidence and he had rnine In the last seven or eight years he reduced his loans by half. and in the last twelve years his affairs had been adjusted so that they are in fine shape now.
 "aThere is nothing to disturb the business situation through MT. Huntington's death. Mir. Huntington's debts to me have been discharged in a most honorable manner. He was a strong and able man, and though broad he was master of details.'f
 Persons who were on intimate terms with MT. Huntington agreed with Mir Sage that SEQ, 100000 was a liberal estimate of the value of his estate.
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
NEW STAR
Pauline Seymore Will Make Her Ap-
 pearance at East Lake

The second performance of Kathleen Mavourneen" was presented last night to an audience that gave audible evidence of its appreciation of what, under the dfrec- tion of MT. Frederic Herzog. was the best production of the season. This fact is due to the happy selection of a beautiful play judiciously cast with the new people
 that Mir. Davis has secured The same programme will be presented tonight, in- cluding the beautiful speciality of little Auralia Sewall, who last season made herself such a favorite in her several ap- pearances at the various charitable enter tainments. Additional to the above spec iaIty is announced the introductory ap- pearance of Pauline Seymour of New York, a woman young and beautiful enough to capture hundred hearts. Miss Seymour sings serio-comic songs, embellfshing the melody and mirth with the mazes of the fancy dance. The performances begin promptly at S:fS and conclude at 1g:15; making a delightful entertainment ayaiia- ble without tiresome inconvenience. A few reserved seats are placed on sale at Nor tons to accommodate the intown patrons.
The age-herald., 1900-08-15

Concluded from Page Five.9 When attention was called to the matter, the chair explained that he understood the vote to be to
 TaIhfng Out of school
 Commissioner Bradford brought up the matter of the executive session regarding Special Detectives Bodeker and Disheroon. and stated that the morning after the ses- sion he had been approached and told that he had voted to retain the officers, and that the information came from Chief Aus tin He stated that he had been severely criticized for talking out of school" and thought that the same rule should apply to others
 Chief Austin explained that he had a conversation with a certain party, and had mentioned the matter incidentally. stating that if such constitr'+e.' '''-rtging the pro- ceedings that he was guilty, but that the matter was given out before he mentioned it
 Commissioner Bridges was of the opinion that there was too much publicity given executive proceedings
 The matter was dropped without any formal action, 1t being evident that the chief had acted fndiscreteIy rather than with any set purpose.
 The meeting was then adjourned.
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
MEXICO MOURNS
MT. Huntington Had Done Much for
 That Country

City of Mexico, August 14.-News of the death of Collis P. Huntington was immedf- ately communicated to President Diaz, who was very much affected by the tidfngs for MT. Huntington was a stanch friend of this country, and at the time of his death was engaged in dealings with the govern ment regarding the extension of his rail- road here. Mir. Huntington's name was as- sociated with many large and substantial enterprises here, and he was the first man to build railroad into Mexico without a subsidy.
 The death of the wife of Sebastian Ca- maeho Minister of Railroads of Mexico, on railroad train near New York, caused q profound sensation in social circles here, where she was a leader in high society.
 Pennsylvania capitalists are contemplat- ing the building of cotton mill in the Stateof Chihuahua.
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
Confessed to Murder

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 1t-A special to the Times from Dawson, dated August ?, says:
 Alexander King has been found guilty of the murder of Herbert Davenport of Pater- son, N. J., and has been sentenced to hang October ?. The murderer confessed his crime Davenport was freighting goods be- longing to King down the Yukon to Daw- son and kept striking sandbars. King told him that if this happened any more he would kill him, and when the scow struck another bar King coolly drew his revolver and emptied it into Davenport s body, killing him instantly.
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
C. P. HUN [INGTON
 DIES VERY SUDDENLY
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 working Christian woman, but the father was man in whose make up ambition had no part. He was a tinker and travelled about the country mending umbrellas and sharpening razors The income of the elder Huntington was far too meagre to supply the wants of his large family, and when Collis was ten years of age his parents sep arated. Mrs. Huntington made her home with friends, and the children were placed with families in the town.
 Collis made his home with the family of Orion Barbier. Mrs Barbier was an unusu- ally intelligent woman, and to her train ing, as MT. Huntington in the days of his success always admitted, was due to the fire of ambition which early was kindled in his breast to make himself a success in the world
 Young Huntington was not particularly bright student in his school days, and the last day he attended a school of any sort he had trouble with his teacher, Russell Wilson, and snatehing his cap from the rack, made shoot for the door, stopping on the threshold hong enough to bid good bye to his schoomates and to his teacher in a bit of verse which furnished consider able amusement for the pupils, and d good deal of discomfort for his teacher This nasty leave-taking occurred just before MT Huntington was IA years of age and almost immediately he started on the road as d peddler of tinware. He never again returned to Harwfnton to make his home there, but from time to time his success in the finan- cial world reached the ears of his old schoolmates, and fifteen years ago he re- | turned to his native town and erected a memorial to his mother. Elizabeth Vincent Huntington, which will serve to perpetuate his name and his successes in Harwinton The memorial was in the form of a massive granite chapel erected at a cost of $50 0Oe When completed it was presented to the COngregdtl tlODal church of HlrwintOn whera he was a member.
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
Shock to Railroad Officials

Houston, Tex, August H.-A telegram announcing the death of Collis P. Hunt ington, the great railway magnate, was received by the Southern Pacific Railway officials of this city about S:30 o'clock this morning.
 The sudden death of MT. Huntington was a great shock to the Southern Pacific of ffcfals here and others who knew him per- sonally. Fl. E. Huntington, vice president of the Southern Pacific system and nephew of c. P. Huntington, left Houston last night for San Francisco, but turned back from San Antonio with a special engine and private car for New York.
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
Webster Davis Opens Campaign

Wheeling, W. Va, Aug. 14-Webster Davis opened the Democratic campaign to- night at Washington Park before 1000 peo- pie He said he went to Philadelphia to have an endorsement of the Boers put in the Republican platform, and approached 300 delegates, but the general reply was q don't believe MT. Hanna would want anything like that in the platform" Very little of the speech was devoted to the is- sues of the campaign. He bitterly resent ed press expressions upon the motives that induced his change of party
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
Pr.tty Eomance spoiled

Columbus, Ga, August 1+-(Special.e J. The Phenix City, Ala, police nipped TO- nance in the bud today. morning train brought in Miss Susie Bird, the 15-year- old daughter of MT. Charles Bird of Ope- lflSa. The station agent at Phenfx received A telegram from her father to stop her and send her back home. He and policeman met her and persuad her to return. It is said that her return frustrated a romance
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
HUNTINGToN's WORTH
Estimated Anywhere from 2,oOO,Ooo
 to $4o,OOO,OoO

New York, August 14.-The Press tomor- row will publish the following:
 Wall street estimated Mir. Huntington's wealth at s12,OOo,OOO to S4D, 100000. He had been at times the largest borrower in the money center. and tn 1884 was SO involved that rumors were current that his failure was threatened. But in the last six years he had reduced his obligations, and the wave of prosperity tfrat swept over the
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
TUa Worthy Cause

Rufus N. Rhodes, as president of the Ala bama Press Association, sent check for $So.50 to the Mercy Home yesterday, being the amount left over from the fund which was raised for the entertainment of the association, which recently held it's meet ing in this city. The management of the affair was entrusted to the Birmingham Press Club, and so well did the committee manage 1t that a surplus of $30.50 was left over after the visitors were entertained.
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
Drank Poison by Mistake

London, August 15.-While performing Monday evening at the Royal Opera House, Buda Pest, the well known opera singer, Madame Nemethy. according to dispatch from Vienna to the Daily Express drank a viruIent poison instead of the colored water supposed to be used on the stage. Madame Nemethy fell before the mortified audience and died an hour later. How the poison came to be substituted for the col ored water has not yet been ascertained.
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
Tent Meeting

The tent meeting at Third avenue and Ninth street is growing in interest. Last night Dr. Mann preached an able sermon from the text: 'tAsk, and ye shall receive" :" At the close of the sermon a large number of persons went to the altar for the pray CTS of Christians. Tonight the Drum Corps" will join in the services All are welcome,
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
TUSCALOOSA FEMALE COLLEGE,

TUSCALOOSA. ALA. This institution has splendid history. It has hundreds of graduates in the best families throughout the South. The school continues to stand for the best education. The place is healthy; the food Is pientiful and wholesome; the teaching Is thorough. For Catalogue, address
 w. F. MELTON, President.
 Tuscaloosa. Ala. 2-1-end-1m0
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
PERSONAL.

w. H. Pickens of Chicago is in the city IL T. Morton Is able to be out again. after several weeks of sickness.
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
The Be,s Prescription fer Malaria

The best prescription for Malaria, Chflls and Fever is a bottle of Groves TasteIess Chill Tonic. It is simply Iron and Qufnine in a tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price 60c. z-12-fTi-mon-wed-6m
The age-herald., 1900-08-15
STATE NORMal COLLEGE.

Training School for Teachers, Florence. Ala.
 PYTHON FREE.-Board, $500 to sf203 per month. Necessary expenses, s90 to S120 for nine months. Manual Training Course offered Graduates hold Life Certlncates entitling them to teach without fee or ex- animation. Graduates in demand and se- cure good positions. Fall term begins Wednesday, Septtmber F, 1900 Write for Catalogue to M. c. WILSON, President.
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