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The age-herald., 1901-04-17
AMERICAN MADE BEST.
Lord Roberts Speaks Highly oi
 Wagons Fron, the States.

London, April 16.-Another dispatch from Lord Roberts on the subject of the South African campaign, dated April ?, 1900, has been published in the Gazette. It largely concerns the transport service, and says that the mule transports con sisted of what are called in South Africa buck wagons, carrying load of $500 pounds, drawn by ten mules each with two native drivers. After mentioning the serviceable wagons made in Cape Colony, and the frequent retiring and other re- pairs which the English made wagons re- quired Lord Roberts said:
 'Six brick wagons were imported for trial from the United States. These proved to be superior to any other pat tern, of either Cape or English manufac- ture. The wheels were of hickory, the bodies of black walnut and the metal work of steel. The superiority of these vehicles was doubtless due to the fact that the mule wagons are largely used in America for the carriage of goods as well as for military transport. The manufac- turers have therefore learned by prac- tical experience what is the best type of wagon and what are most suitable ma terials in building them. It may be added that the wagons in question cost consid- erably less than the Bristol pattern wagons" .l+1
 The best mules, Lord Roberts thinks, are the Cape mules. and the next best are the Indian mules. The mortality among the oxen was greater than among the mules.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
SOUTHERN GETS ROAD.
Cincinnati Southern Trustees Agree
 To Spencer's Proposition.

Cincinno ti, April 16.-The trustees of the Cinclnnati Southern Railroad, at a meeting here today, completed the propo- sition of President Samuel Spencer of the Southern Railway and agreed to the renewal of the lease of the road. Presi- dent Spencers proposition provides for a payment of the rental at the present rate until next October. The term of the lease is for sixty-five years. The annual rental for the first twenty-five years Is $1, ,050, 900, for the next twenty years n 100,- 900 and for the last twenty years s120o,ooO The trustees will issue bonds in the sum of $2,5O0,0O0 to be expended in building new terminals in Cincinnati. These added terminals become the property of the city of Cincinnati at the expiration of the lease. The city of Cincinnati owne the Cincinnati Southern Railroad, and the re- newal of the lease is merely a matter of recommendation. The matter will come up for final action by a vote of the citi- zens of Cincinnati next fall.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Another Courtmartial.

Manila, April 16.-A courtmartial has been convened and will meet tomorrow to try Lieutenant Frederick Bever, who is charged with the embezzlement of com mIssary stores. Captain Frederick Bar rows of the Thirtieth Volunteer Infantry who was arrested under similar charges will be tried later.
 A civilian named Fletcher, accused of unlawful conversion of commissary stores will be tried by the provost court tomor- row.
 Speaking of the commissary scandals. A prominent army officer said to the re- presentative of the Associated Press that he had every reason to believe that Col onel Woodruff, head of the subsistence department at Manila was not impi- cated He said Colonel Woodruff was one of the ablest men in the service, and that his honesty was unquestioned. He assert ed that Colonel Woodruff was ignorant of the fact that Harold M. Pitt, manager of Evans & Co.,, the army contractors, was leasing him the house in which he lived for much less rental than Pitt had paid therefor. Upon discovering this, Colonel Woodruff immediately vacated the house. Pitt is alleged to have said that Captain Read of the commissary department de- ceived Colonel Woodruff who thought Captain Read to be thoroughly honest, The irregularities in commissarw matters was first attributed to Captain Read unfamiliarity with commissary work. Colonel Woodrun's reluctance to believe that frauds were being perpetrated, but the facts disclosed caused him to give Captain Read most severe reprimand and to begin an investigation which may involve, according to the prominent army officer previously referred to. the exam ination of Captain Davis. who was the depot commissary before Captain Read, but who was sent home on sick leave.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
PASSENGER AGENTS.
Big Meeting Held in Atlanta and Trip
 Daa Taken To West.

Atlanta, April 16.--(SpeciaD-The Soutn- eastern Passenger Association was in ses- sion today in their rooms, 53o Equitable building. Following is a list of the raii- roads belonging to the association, with the names of their representatives pres- ent at the meeting today:
 Alabama Great Southern Railroad. s. H. Hardwick; Atlantic Coast Line, E. Williams, division passenger agent; At lanta, Knoxville and Northern Railroad J. H. McWiniams; Atlanta and west Point Railroad and the Western Railway of Alabama, B. r. Wyly. Jr; Atlantic, yaldosta. and Western Railroad. s, D. Pickett; Central of Georgia Railway Company, J. c. Halle; Charleston and Western Carolina Railway. W. J. Craig; Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pa cific Railway, W. c. Rinearson; Florida East Coast Railway, J. D. Rahner: Geor- gia Railroad, c. c. McMillan. general agent: Georgia Southern and Florida, c. R. Rhodes; Illinois Central Railroad, A. H. Hanson; Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad. J. E. Lockwood Louisville and Nashville Railroad, c. L. Stone; Mobile and Ohio Railroad. c. M. Shephard; Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway, W. l.. panley; New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad, G.. H. smith: Pennsylvania Railroad T. B. Carr; Plant System of Railways. B. w. wrenn; Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad, w. P. Taylor; South ern Railway, S. H. Hardwick; Western and Atlantic Railroad. c. E. Harman
 After the meeting the members left over the Southern road to be present at the meeting of the Western Association.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

Fl Paso, Tex, April 16.-A tragedy shocking and mysterious. was enacted in Juarez, Mexico, last night, when Andres Garcia sent bullet crashing through the head of his young bride and then blew out his own brains. From the lights of the ball room and with happy laughter and the music of the orchestra ringing in their ears, the young couple passed in- to eternity A fit of unreasonable jeal- ousy was probably the cause of the de- plorable act
 Andres Garcia and Miss Anita Terazas were married in Chihuahua four months ago. Both belonging to the first families of Mexico and were popular leaders of Chihuahua society. He was manager of the Jockey Club, the fashionable resort of Chihuahua, owned by his father, who is wealthy property owner The bride was a niece of General Terazas, the mul- ti-millionaire and ex-Governor of Chi- huahua, and a cousin to Enrique Creel,
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
SOUTHERN IRON AND STEEL COMPANIES ASK MORGAN TO
 FORM THE CONSOLIDATION
PREFERABLE TO A FACTORY
 THIS GIRL OF MANY NEEDLES
french Servant Girl is Having Quantities of Needles Pucked
 iron AnParts of Body-fWe Years Ago She Swallow \ ed Hundreds, Now They Come from Skin

Paris, April 16-As dispatch from St. Ge-- main, near this city, describing the ex- traordinary case of Julienne Dandrieux, servant girl, from whose body dozens of needles are being extracted. The girl complained of considerable irritation of the skin and last Thursday went to a lo- cal druggist who found a number of nee dles emerging from various parts of her body. He extracted them with pineers. The girl has returned several times day since and up to this morning the drug gist has drawn out 120 needles from her arms, hands, feet and breast the lobe of her ear, her eyelids and the corner of her right eye.
 The girl experiences no pain until she feels the needles piercing the surface. The needles always emerge thick end first and unless extracted immediately disap- pear again. Two reputable newspapers, the Matin and the Temps, have inves- A
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
KRUGER CANNOT COME. The Old Man is Too Feeble To Visit
 America.

New York, April 16.-Montagu White, who was consul general for the Trans vaaI in London, is in this city. When interviewed today MT. White said he in- tended visiting the cities here and ob- taining the views of the prominent Boer sympathizers regarding the present sit uation, but he nedied that his visit was for the purpose of consulting Secretary Hay in the matter of the proposed visit of President Kruger to this country.
 Do you think President Kruger will visit America?" was asked.
 q think he is too feeble to attempt any such thing"
 'Do the Boers ask for absolute liberty as a stipulation for liberty?"
 That is too storng a phase" MT White answered. We heard some time ago that General Kitchener demanded unconditional surrender, and Botha de- manded absolute liberty; but those terms are too extreme. I can only say that the Boers would rather die fighting than give unconditional surrender. I am quite un- able to say what the terms should be. That must be and can be settled between General Kitchener on the one side and on the other by President Steyn and Gen erals Botha and DeWet."
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
H. B. uRQoHART HURT.
While Playing With His Children Wac
 Tipped By Rope.

Sheffield, April 16-(Special)-H. B. Ur- uuhart cashier of the Alabama Trust and Banking Company, is lying at his home here in a serious condition, the result or B fall While playing with his children yesterday afternoon MT. Urquhart was tripped by a rope and fell backward, striking the back of his head with such force as to render him unconscious. Phy- sicians were called and it was thought this morning that he was suffering from roncussion of the brain, though his con- dition is somewhat improved this after noon.
 MT. Urquhart came here from Birming- ham a year ago to take charge of Shelf aeld's banking house and is one of the most popular and influential citizens of inc town He is son of Rev. MT. Ur- uuhart, of Birmingham.
 A meeting of the City School Board has been called to investigate reported case of cruel punishment of a pupil by one of the lady teachers. The victim is a 12- year-old boy who was fiogged until his hack and shoulders are black and bruised. If is thought there will be a general shaking up in the school as there are fre- uuent complaints as to the same methods.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
MAY WEAR sHIRTWAIsTs.
Postmaster General Says Letter Car
 rers May Adopt Style.

Washington. April 16.-The following or- der. drafted by Superintendent Machen of the free delivery service with a view to relieving letter carriers throughout the country of wearing the heavy uniform coats and vests during the summer, was signed today by Postmaster-General Smith:
 Ordered, That section 631 of the amend ed postal laws and regulations in rela- tions to the free delivery service be and the same here is hereby amended by add ing the following:
 Shirt waist. During the heated term postmasters may permit letter carriers to wear a neat shirt waist or loose fit- ting blouse, instead of coat and vest, the same to be made of light gray chambray gingham, light gray cheviot or other light gray washable material; to be worn with turn-down collar, dark tie, and neat belt; all to be the uniform at each office.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
MATTHEWS WILL 60
 ON WITNESS STAND
Will be as Important Witness Against Ripley as Ex-Gov-
 ernor Bradley

Frankfcrt Ky, April 16.-When court convened today it was thought probably evidence in the Ripley case might be con cluded late this afternoon. The develop ments in the cross-examination of the defendant. however regarding an alleged conversation between him and former as- sistant secertaryof state, J. B. Matthews indicate that the prosecution has some important rebuttal testimony and it may take all of tomorrow to get to the argu- ment The line of interrogation pursued by the prosecution as to the conversation with Matthews indicates that the latter Is nearly as important a witness against Ripley as ex-Governor Bradley and Judge YOSt were
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
PATRICK TO FACE
 MURDER CHARGE
Justice Jerome Has Rendered Decision Carrying Case
 to Grand Jury

New York. April 16.-Justice Jerome to- day held Albert J. Patrick to the grand jury on the charge of murdering the late Texas millionaire, William Marsh Rice.
 William M. Cantwell, of Patrick's coun- sel. said today that application in habeas corpus proceedings in the case of Morris Meyer and David L.. Short, who are in the Tombs in default of saOOoO bail on a charge of forgery in the first degree in connection with having acted as witt nesses to the alleged forgery of the Rice 1900 will. would be made tomorrow or Thursday
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
souTHERNERs TO SPEAK.
General Wheeler and Clark Howell
 Named for Toasts.

New York, April 16.--The speakers at the Grant dinner to be held at the Wal dorf-Astoria on General Grants birth day, April 27, will be Congressman c. B.
 Landis of Indiana. who will respond to the toast Grant" Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta Constitution. who will re- spond to the toast, Grants Life as a Peace Lesson;" ex-Senator William E. Chandler of New Hampshire. who will respond to the toast. National Hopeful ness," and Brigadier General Joseph Wheeler, U. s. A.. retired, who will re- spond to the toast, Progress of Our Country During the Third of Century"
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
FIRE AT BRISTOL.
Blaze Sweeps the Town of $so,o0o
 Worth of Property.

Knoxville, Tenn, April 16.-A special to the Journal and Tribune from Bristol states that a fire broke out there tonight at il o'clock. which for a while threaten ed to destroy the town. but at o'clock was under control after doing damage to the extent of about $s0000. Knoxville was called upon for assistance. but the order was revoked at 1 o'clock.
 The fire broke out in the business cen ter of the town, originating in the Pile block and spreading to the Burson block and destroying smaller offices buildings. The Fowler Drug Company, King Broth CTS, shoe dealers; Pile Brothers, general merchandise; were the principal firms burned out.
 An explosion seriously injured a fire- man whose name is not given. The loss on the buildings is estimated at $40000, and s5O,OO0 on contents.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
MiIner caused Rejection.

London, pril 17--sir Alfred Miner. ac- cording to the Daily Chronicle. is com ing to England early next month and will remain two months to recruit his health, which has been severely tried by his ar duous labors in Sou-h Africa. Nest of the morning papers comment upon the effect upon which his absence at critical moment Is likely to have on the cam paign, recalling the fact that Genera. Botha made the objections to Sir Alfred M. r, one of the chief reasons for re- jecling the peace terms. It Is expected that the Boers will impute Sir Alfred absence to political motives.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

tigated the matter and vouch for the au- thenticity of the story Mile Landrieux says that five years ago when she was Il years old she amused herself with other children by swallowing quantities of needles She swallowed forty-nine In one day and never felt any inconvenience until recently and has enjoyed the best of health. While relating foregoing to a reporter of the Temps who saw her at the druggists, she exclaimed:
 "I feel one in my eye now" The drug gist then upturned her right eyeid and with a magnet drew out four fragments of needles.
 A surgeon of the hospital of La Salpe- triere said in an interview that the case was quite unprecedented Needles in- serted under the skin were known to have been borne through the muscles. but there was no record of a needle introduced into the stomach emerging from the lobe of the ear. In such a case the needle must have traversed the skull, which Is incom- prehensible.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Will Try Rat-PoIson.

Denver April 16.-War on rats is to be instituted by the board of health. The board has taken its cue from the health organizations in the Orient. who have begun crusade on the rodents on the ground that they assist in disseminating the bubonic plague germ. About six months ago Dr. George E. Tyler, secre- tary of the state board, issued a bulletin declaring rats responsible for much con-. tagious disease that existed in the stats at that time He advised every communi- ty that had rats to get rid of them. But the board has reached the conclusion that drastic measures will have to be taken to exterminate the rats Several methods are under consideration.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Want All That Is Coming.

Washington. April 16.-Representative Boreing of Kentucky called at the White House today and made an appointment for a confernece of Kentuckians with the President tomorrow. Senator Deboe Is in the city and Representative Irwin Of Louisville will arrive before tomorrow These three persons wish to discuss Ken lucky appointments with the President, and hope to reach an agreement with MT. Mckinley that will settle the judgeship and other offices connected with the new Kentucky judicial district.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
HOT SHOT FOR BRITISH.
Holland Society Speakers Denounce
 Joseph Chamberlain.

Chicago, April 16-Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands was toasted and Joseph Chamberlain of England denounced to- night at banquet of the Holland Society of Chicago at the Grand Pacific Hotel.
 President George Birkhoff, Jr., was the first speaker of the banquet.
 The chief address of the evening was that of Rev. Henry E. Dosker, of Hol- land, Mich.
 Both the prose and poetry of MT. Dos ker received unstinted applause. His praise of the heroic Dutchmen of the past and the present evoked loud cheers. Other seekers of the evening. all of whom united In condemnation of the policy pur- sued by the British in South Africa, were Judge Peter Grosscup, Prof. Edmund James, John Vennewa and G. B.. Haagsma.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
MECHANICS TO ORGANIZE.
All Southern Railway Men Will Meet
 In Memphis.

Memphis, Tenn, April 16.--P. J. condon. of Sioux City, Iowa. member of the general board of the International Asso- citation of Machinists, with headquarters in Washington arrived here tonight. MT Condon said he was organizing the ma chnists of the Southern railway. He said:
 There will be a meeting of delegates of the entire system at Knoxville on May l, at which convention We purpose formu- lating a proposition to present to the management regulating work hours. rates of wages and the apprenticeship ratio. We will also at this meeting take up all unsettled grievances and effect an ad- justment of the same"
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
May Effect Plants Throughout
 the United States MkEESPORT STRIKE STILL ON Affair Forebodes Fight of Great
 Stubbornness COMPANY is TRYING TO AVOID il President schaffer Says That Unless Recognition is Given the Entire Amalsamated Association Will
 Be Fitted Against Plants.
COMPANY is TRYING TO AVOID il

Pittsburg, Apri' -The close of the second day of the strike at the w. De- wees Wood Plant of the American Sheet Steel Company at McKeesport, shows a condition otaffairs that forebodes a stub born fight between the company and the Amalgamhted Association of Iron and Steel Workers involving the possible shut down of every union plant in the coun- try controlled by the company.
 The fight is being made by the Amal- gamated Association for the recognition of unionism, and President Schaffer's an- nouncement that all of the company,s milY would be called out may receive sar ms at the meeting of the advisory boai which has been called for to- morrow.
 Secretary Jardett. in charge of the Ia- Dor bureau of the company will be nres- ent at this meeting to present the com pany's side of the matter. and use every effort to avert a geaeral strike.
 If the statement credited to the conn., pany that the McKeesport plant will be closed indefinitely. rather than recogg; E the union is adhered to. Pretident scha f fer will demand that the ephire ptrengt. of the Amaigamated Association be p,ttee against the sheet company as a whole. The status of the strike tonight is tha, only two departments of the mill are in operation. the steel mill or finishing de- partment and the hammer shop. The knobling department was working tor but it's workmen to the number of 5 joined the strikers and tomorrow will De idle
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Porto Rlcans Hold Meeting.

Ponce, Island of Porto Rico, April 16.- The Chamber of Commerce met yesterday in response to a special call, and dis cussed the commercial and general condi- tions of the island, The administration of Porto Rico was criticised and it was re- solved to cable to Washington, denying the statements of Governor Allen and Secretary Hunt in regard to the prosper ity of Porto Rico. The Chamber of Com merce of Ponce also telegraphed to the Chamber of Commerce of San Juan and Magaze to cooperate on similar lines
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
MarIaae at huntsxIlIe.

Huntsville. April 1s.-(special.) Charles M Gorber. prominent young business man of Memphis and Miss Matte Powell. daughter of Mrs. Charles Powell, were married at 10 o'clock this morning in St Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. Father Burns officiating. Miss Mamie Gorber. a sister of the groom. was maid of honor and Mir. A. F. Phillips, of New York. waa best man. Mir. and Mrs. Gorber departed shortly before noon for MemphiA
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
officers are Elected.

Richmond. Va. April 16.--District No. of the Independent Order of B'Nai B'Rith embracing the states of Mary land, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia the District of Columbia and Virginia, met here today in biennial ses- sion. The election of officers resulted as follows:
 President, Samuel Ganns Washington; first vice president. D. Kaufman. .Atian- ta; second vice president. s. Salabes, Bal timore; secretary, J. l.. Levy. Richmond. Henry Hutzler of Richmond was elected a member of the board of visitors to the hospital for consumptives at Denver.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Pierpont Morgan Not Alarmed.

London, April 16.-Pierpont Morgan ln- formed the Associated Press today that he had not received word regarding .he strike at McKeesport, and does not be- lieve 1t likely to assume serious propor- tions. English papers this morning prom inently printed the item, giving the idea that the strike would become general throughout the steel combination plants.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Want a constitution.

Vienna, April 16.-A dispatch from Lem berg to the Kreuz Weiner Journal as- serts that further troubles have occurred in Russia and that wholesale arrests have been made in Odessa and other cities The correspondent says also that 15,0O0 signatures, including merchants and landowners, have been secured to a pe- tition to Emperor Nicholas to grant a constitution
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Anxious for Governor Taylor.

Frankfort. April 16. Merrill Moores, ex-assistant attorney general of Indiana and up to two months ago the law part ner of ex-Governor Taylor. spent the day here, but went home tonight. He spent several hours in the courtroom while the Ripley, case was in progress He said he was here on legal business, but the i'm precision Is that he was here to learn whether an application would be made for a reuuisition for Taylor.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Editor .-ieIds Dead.

Nashville. Tenn. April 16. = Rufus M. Fields, editor and proprietor of the Tulla- homa Guardian. died at Tullahoma this afternoon of rheumatism. He leaves a wife and two children. Mir Fields was a noet of more than local reputation. He has been employed at times on newspa- pers in Nashville. Memphis, Knoxville and other places.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Sam Jones at Work.

Anniston, April 16. = Especially = Sam Jones continues to draw large crowds to the revival services now being held in the Auditorium in this city. Last night he took for his subjects to abuse the Order of Elks and the Columbian, a social or ganization here. Some who have often heard Jones, say 1t is the toughest sermon they had heard him preach. He was un- usually rough in the expressions he used. Jones fills the large building at every meeting.