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The age-herald., 1901-02-09
LORD ROBERTS, DISPATCHES
 MAKE HISTORY OF THE WAR

London, February S.-Lord Roberts de- tailed mail dispatches from February to November 15, 1900, were gazetted this even- ing. They fill 157 quarto pages and make up the official history of the war, although without throwing new light on several in- teresting disputed points, such as the San mas post affair.
 Hundreds of officers, non-commissioned officers and men favorably mentioned, including Lord Kitchener who is referred to in warm terms. Sir Redvers Butler comes in for criticism.
 The first dispatch undertakes to "give a concise account of the state of affairs in th.s country South Africa) on my arrival January 10th.' It describes the forces as much scattered. He decided to leave Gen. eral Butler with a free hand in Natal, but otherwise to remain on the defensive until reinforced and until transport had been or ganized he found no transport corps exist ing. The colonial forces had not been suf- ficiently used. Cape Colony was restless.
 Writing from Jakobsdal February 18th, Lord Roberts says:
 General Butler February 9th, wired that he had pierced the enemys lnes but that to give his artillery access to the Lady, smith plain would cost from 2000 to 5000 men. I replied that he must relieve Lady, smith even at that cost. Butler tele- graphed February 9th that he was not strong enough to relieve Ladysmith and re- garded the operation in which he was en- gagged as impracticable. I replied that my instructions must hold"
 The marches to Johannesburg and Pre- toria were uneventful described by Lord Roberts, his chief concern being to pro- vision the army. We were practically iv- ing from hand to mouth" he wrote. "and at times we had not even one days ratons to the good"
 Writing from Johannesburg, November 18th, he said:
 With the occupation of Kotamipport and the dispersal of Louis Bothas army the or ganized resistance of the two republics may be said to have ceased, but there still remains much for the army for South Africa to do to meet conditions of guerilla warfare with forces broken up into small columns, and operating over area larger than France, Germany and Austria com- bined."
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
ROBERTS REPORTS
 ARE MADE PUBLIC
He Never Had Sufficient Men,
 Horses or Supplies
CAMPAIGN WAS UNIQUE
Story About MT. Chamberlain Recon sidering His South African Policy and Recalling Sir Alfred Milner
 is Termed a Fabrication.

London, February 9.-Public attention has again turned to South Africa by the dis patch of endorsements and the publca- ton of Lord Roberts dispatches. Rumors have been in circulation that MT. Chamber lain had rcconsidered his South African policy and was contemplating round table conference with John Morley and Sir William Vernon Harcourt and the recall of Sir Alfred Miner The Daily Mail, how ever says it is able to assert on Mr. Cham berlain's authority that the whole story is a fabrication, and that the government re- tains the most absolute confidence in Sir Alfred Milner.
 Lord Roberts, dispatches are interesting as proving that throughout the campaign, he never had sufficient men, horses, or supplies to cover such vast field of oper- ations.
 Looking at all the circumstances, Lord Roberts says the campaign is unique in the annals of war, and he pays the highest tribute to the gallantry and worth of the troops, declaring that mo finer force ever took the field under the British flag"
 There is general idea that the dis patches have suffered considerable excision at the hands of the War Office. They do not throw any further light on the sum- mary retirement of General Colvlle or many other matters regarding which the public Is anxious to hear.
 The appearance of bubonic plague at Capetown seems likely to add to the dif- faculties of the situation. The authorities there have decided upon wholesale exter- imitation of rats. Should the disease spread it will necessitate changes in the military arrangements.
 Today Sir Alfred Miner makes another earnest appeal to employers to allow as many men possible to enroll in the CO., looial mounted defense force.
 The Boers held up Natal mail train near Vlakfontein The few soldiers board exhausted their cartridges and the Boers then robbed the passengers.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
CAIN AND ABEL AFFAIR.
Gene Arnold Negro Mortally Wounded
 by His Brother.

A Cain and Abel tragedy, modernized by the use of deadly pistols took place yester- day morning near the western limits of the city as the result of which Gene Arnold, a negro, is at St. Vincents Hospital in precar rious condition having been shot in the neck by Ed Arnold his brother, with whom he became engaged in a quarrel. The police department was notified, and Mount ed Officer Nix responded. The negro was taken to police headquarters and after be- ing examined by the city physicians was removed to the hospital.
 Ed Arnold who did the shooting made his escape.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
Treatment of Envoys.

Bloemfontein, February 2.-An influential burgher gives some details regarding the treatment of the peace envoys who went to General Dewets laager. It seems they were ordered to reman with cart until the mules arrived As the Boers were breaking laager in the expectation of a British attack one morning Commandant Froneman came up and asked the envoys why they had not inspanned. Morgendahle replied that they had been ordered to wait for mules, whereupon the Boer commander jambolked Morgendahle on the head and face, and said he felt inclined to shoot him. General Dewet coming up at this mo- ment said Why don't you shoot him?" At this Froneman fired at the envoy who died of his wound
 Mueller, another envoy, was jamboked also. t-.fk
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
Texas Pacific Takes Charge.

Shreveport, La, February s.-The Texas and Pacific Railroad assumed control of the Texarkana, Shreveport and Natchez Railroad, which extends from this city to Texarkana, at 12 o'clock tonight. Tho deal has been under consideration for some time and the final arrangements for tho transfer were made today. The line will be operated as part of the eastern division of the Texas and Pacific and for the con- venience of the operating department the division between here and Texarkana will be known as the Trans s-continental. R. B. Ayres has been named superintendent with headquarters in TeNarkaha Several other changes are expected in the manage ment.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
Striking American Tributes.

London, February S.-The Spectator, in the course of an interesting article on the Striking American Tributes to the mem ory of Queen Victoria, remarks upon the very special quasi poersonal relations that existed between the Queen and various presidents of the United States and ex- pressed the belief that "almost every one of the le-zs line of presidents at some time during the tenure of his office felt instinct lively that he was in special relation with the Queen and that the Queen recprocated this feeling.
 Mentioning Queen Victoria's letters to the widows of Lincoln and Garfield, the Specta- tor said
 Tt will be extremely interesting to know whether the Queen ever exchanged private or quasi private letters with American presidents"
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
Comments on British Army.

London, February 9.-Commenting upon the dispatches of Lord Roberts, the Times says:
 ''The most vivid impression produced is that on it's fighting side the British army need not fear comparison with any troops in the world A second and less agreeable impression is that the army is less strong on its business than on its fighting side It's splendid qualities have been largely neutralized by want of foresight, initiative, organizing ability, common intelligence and common sense on the part of those whose business it was to utilize the fighting quail ities to the utmost"
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
TO MEET THIS AFTERNOON.

A conference between the Board of Con- trol of the Board of Trade and special Agent H. M Tanner of the Southeastern Tariff Association will be held this after noon at o'clock in the office of John W. Tomlinson, attorney for the Board or Trade, to discuss insurance rates and the necessary fire protection required to secure a first class rating for Birmingham Alder man Harry Jones, chairman of the fire com mittee of the city council has been invited to be present and it is probable that some definite action will be taken.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
ETsszpffOEsS

Dry. moist. scaly letter, all forms of eczema or salt rheum. pimples and other cutaneous eruptions proceed from humors, either inherited, or acquired through defective digestion and as- similation.
 To treat these eruptions with drying medicines is dangerous.
 The thing to do is to help the sys- tenn discharge the humors, and to strengthen it against their return.
 Hoods Sarsaparlla permanently cured J. O. Hines. Franks, H., of eczema, from which he had suffered for some time; and Miss Alvina Wolter, Box PIP. Algona, Wis. of pim- ples ou her face and back and chafed skin on her body, by which she had been greatly troubled. There are more testimonials in favor of this great medicine than can be published.
 RooegSS SageSaEassEEza Promises to cure and keeps the prom ise. No longer put off treatment. Bnv l79ttle q Hoods today.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
PRELIMINARY TRIAL.

The preliminary trial of Adam Mckee, charged with the murder of J. D. Mckib- bons. who died from the effects of wound received in a shooting affray at Blossburg on the night of February 26, at which time Wofford Rich was shot and killed, was be- gun yesterday before Justice of the Peace L H. Benners and will probably be con- cluded today There are number or Wit nesses in the case, and the rule was in- voked. The prosecution is represented by D. J. Poneellor and the defendant by John T. Shugart.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids will be received until Mon- day, February 25, at 12 o'clock noon, for the erection of Lakeview School building, for the city of Birmingham. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals presented.
 Plans and specifications may be seen at our office.
 CHAS. WHEELOCK & SON,
 Architects. By order Board of Education. 1-2z-25t
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
GEORGE HUNTER DEAD.

George Hunter, the negro who was shot by Officer Sam Hamilton of the police de- partment while endeavorng to escape on Thursday morning, died yesterday at St. Vincent Hospital. The negro was charged with burglary and grand larceny, which is a felony under the law, and which gave the officer the right to shoot.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
POOL SELLING BILL
 KILLED IN COMMITTEE
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(ContInueF From First Page.) been the subject of several recommenda- tions by Physician-Inspector Blake.
 The bill of MT. Goldsby amending ;he Code as it relates to practice and proceed ure in the courts in civil cases was called. The bill makes 1t unnecessary in a suit where a corporation g concerned to pro- duce proof of corporation unless it Is de- manded before trial by the other party to the cause.
 Senator Powell said the bill was danger ous It threatened the rights of individ- uals, and he opposed.
 Colonel Wiley saw nothing dangerous in the measure, and he argued at length the advantages of the bill. It was passed.
 The bill of Senator Bostick relating to the examination and qualification of appli- cants to practice dentistry, after some dis cussion, was defeated by 8 vote of B to g.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
WE DO IT RIGHT
 EMPIRE LAUNDRY
REVOLVING CRIME:
 IN WALKER COUNTY
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 found Mrs. Oakley, who discredited the statement, and would not go home, where Thompson claimed Oakley was.
 In short while after Mrs Oakley ra- fused to return home the house was dis covered to be on fire. People in the vicinity began to gather at the burning Oakley residence, and there found Oscar Oakley leaning up against the fence, pistol in hand, presumably awaiting the return of his stepmother with the intention of kill. ing her.
 City Marshall Harkins and a posse of citizens appeared on the scene about that time and placed Oakley under arrest. When Oakley and Thompson left the house the little girls escaped and finding their mother at the house of one Drake, related all that had occurred They stated that it was the intention of Oscar Oakley to kill his step. mother, that he and Thompson might take the girls, Hattie and Mamie and leave the country.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
GOLD FISH.

We are the largest dealers in the South. American gold fish, 15c each, $1.25 per dog. Japanese gold fish, 25c each, $200 per dog. Order now and take advantage of the op- portunity offered you. Add soc to prepay express in ordering, the express on one fish being as much as on two dozen.
 MCMILLAN SEED STORE, 2-6-5t Atlanta, Ga.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
WILL BE FOUGHT.

The bill to incorporate the town of Ely ton will probably meet with strong opposi- tion in the Legislature as it is understood that the limits embraced in the proposed bill take in all the territory west of the city limits of Birmingham including the rolling mill property of the Federal Iron and Steel Company and other property not properly belonging to the aspiring little city.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
CABINET MEETING.
Cuban Constitution and Possible Extra
 Session Were Discussed.

Washington, February S-Among the subjects discussed at today's cabinet meet ing were the Cuban constitution and the possible necessity for an extra session of Congress. Persons in position to be well informed to the Preident's purlseses be- lieve that an extra session will be inevitible unless Congress shall take some action with respect to Cuba and its relation to this country. With that matter disposed of there is good reason to believe that an extra session will be avoided
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
REVENUE COLLECTIONS.

The revenue collections in Alabama for January were $46,597.S6 as against $41 37 for January of last year, which shows an increase of $5407 49 This increase is due chiefly to the large number of saloons which have been recently opened, large propor- ton of which were in the Birmingham dis trict
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
LABOR LEADER COMING.

Thomas l. Kidd, seventh vice president of the American Federation of Labor and :, general secretary of the International Amalgamated Association of Woodworkers, will arrive in the city tonight in the inter- est of the local members of the order. MT. Kidd will address the Trades Council at its regular meeting tomorrow afternoon.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
ARRESTED IN MONTGOMERY.

Richard Gray negro who Is charged with having stolen $50 from w. A. Martin, a student at the Massey Business College, has been arrested in Montgomery and will ba brought back.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09

city with a view of locating.
 of the Southern Railway. with headquar- ters in Chattanooga, is in the city.
 Mrs. E. G. Chandler, the leading soprano Of the First Methodist Church and Temple Emanuel, is paying her mother a week s visit at Starkville, Miss. Miss Margaret Clarkson is filling her place in the choir service.
 Among the arrivals at the Metropolitan Hotel yesterday were: May Moss, Lottie Moss, Bertha Moss, Frank Moss, Ferd Noss Henry Darwin, of the Herman Company; l.. H. Ferguson, F. Baldwin, Memphis; w. M. Prince. Chattanooga; Henry Crine An niston; John $. Sanders, New York; George M. McKinnie, St. Louis; A. Uhlfelder, A. J. Harris, Montgomery; w. P. Marshall, A. H. Wdllett, Chieago Mrs. Mason, Jacksonville; J. A. Gates, Detroit; Will Riley, Pittsburg; F. M Holley, Centrevlle; Mrs. Alex Veil, Milwaukee,; Capt. T. Sullivan, Meadville; James Davis, New York; B. B. Gray, Pins bloom, Ga; James Noble Sr., Annston; J. L. Clemo, Adger; Tom Cooper, Atlanta; T. T. Burton, Cincinnati H. s. Rollin, Tal- ladega M S. Lee, Helena; B. H. Ray, Ma con, Ga.; T. G. Harvey, Greenville, Miss. c. W. Benham Evansville F A. Bishop, Atlanta H. w. Keith, New Albany, Ind. w. D. Kicker New York; S. B. Israel, Bloc lul, D. H. MdcCulcHeOn NeW 1Ork JOurnal Mrs c. Young, New York; Sam K. Stiles, Ed Ralston, Illinois; c. c. Craig, w. W. Graham, Galesburg, H.; A. M. Campbell, Charleston; O. Woueneber and wife, Marion, O.; Mrs. s. s. Hickman, Warrensburg, Mo. w. T. Brown, Rasland G. H. BaSley, Ow- ensboro, Ky; W. Mcclure, Al Wilson show; Wm. Burss, New York; Dr. T. M. Murchi- son, Athens, Tex; E. H. Chapman, Kansas City, Mo-; A. J. Zwart, Chicago; A. B. Ham, let, New Castle; J. Moore, Cordele, Ga. Lee Stone, city; c. c. Bsnth, Washington, D. C.; A. Stein, Calera; J. M Clark, New ark O.; N. L. Smith, New Orleans; 3. A. Dixon, Hargrove; W J. Rosser, Atlanta; A. O. Eoksrt New York, O. G. Collier, Ala bama; E. c. Spencer, Atlanta; W. B, Mer- Till, Edwerdsville; E. c. Griffin, Atlanta; Albert J. Casno, Chicago; Geo. A. Williams, Alabamaj w. M. Hapdley, R, D, Roberts, Alabama; Frank Weistein. Tenhessee! H. c. Dunlap. Atlanta; W. R. King Alabama Miss Irene Hutchinson, GsorSiaI M. L. Leith, Jasper; R. s. Parker. Pratt iCty.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

I hereby announce my candidacy as a delegate from the State at large to the Constitutional Convention, subject to the action of the State Democratic Convention.
 FRANK s. WHITE.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
POST B..

Post B, Travellers Protective Association, is making great preparations for it's dele gates to the State convention soon to be held in Selma. The post will be represented by delegation of fifty members, who will go to the Central City in private car.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
ECZEMA: NO CURE, NO PAY.

Your druggist will refund your money if Pazo Ointment fails to cure Rhngworm, Tetter, old Ulcers and Sores rimples ana plackheads on the face and all skin dis cases soc.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09

A delegation consisting of about one hum dred members of the local lodge of Elks went to Decatur yesterday to institute a lodge of that order last night.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
Made u. s. psposItorx.c

Washington, February s-(special.) .)IThs First National Bank of Birmingham has been made United States depository.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
For a Cold in the Head Laxative Bromo-Quinipe Tablets. s
MARDI eRAs-MoBlLE, PENSACOLA
And New Orleans via L. & N. Railroad.
 One Fare Round Trip.

Tickets on sale February 18th to 1Sth in- elusive. Good returning to March 7th Ss- cure sleeping car space now Apply,
 L. B. McKfTTERfCK, F. SID JONES, Passenger Agent. D. P. A., Morris Building. 2-9-10t
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
KILLED BY STREET CAR.
Job Wraeg Was Run Over in Streets
 of Mobile.

Mobile. February 8. - (Special) = Job Wragg, barrel broker, aged about 45 years, was run over and killed about 9:30 o'clock tonight at the corner of Cedar and Montgomery streets by car on the Cedar street line.
 Wragg was lying across the track and was not seen by the motorman until it was too late to prevent the accident Both legs and one arm were severed from the body and death was almost instantaneous. He leaves wife and several children
 The motorman and conductor of the car were arrested, but were released on their own recognizance.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09

President F. L. Russell, of the Mobile and Ohio, returned today from Jackson, Miss, where he had been in conference with the State authorities anent the late transfer of the road to the Southern. Colonel Russell said the Southern will take charge of the Mobile and Ohio on April 1, and also announced that he would remain with the road in legal and directing ca- pacity. His headquarters will continue in this city
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
THE q "
BANK CLEARlNGS.
OFF FOR DECATUR,

Bank clearings yesterday were s121 46.7s
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
PERSONAL.

William Caldwell of Gadsden is in the city with view of locating.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09

c. A. Benscoter, assistant passenger agent of the Southern Railway, with headquar- ters in Chattanooga, is in the city
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-05
Linen Dept.
Special Sale of Plain Linens.


We have just received through the St. Paul custom
house from J. N. Richardson Sons & Ouden Belfast
Ireland, our own direct Importation of Shifting and
Shirtwaist Linen, Pillowcaso Linen, Round Thread
Embroidery and Butchers Linen, Handkerchief Linen
Linen Lawn and Linen Cambria, in all several thousand
dollars worth of plain linens, and every piece manufac-
tured from pure flax yarn.
To reduce this enormous stock at once we will
cut prices for tomorrow follows:
Shifting and shirtwaist Linens-36 inches wide:
Regular price 35c 4oc soc 75c $1.oo
Reduced to as 3Oc 3sc soc 55c 75c
Art Embroidery and Butchers Linen Gound thread Makes
80, 40, a, As, so and 81 inches wide:
Regular prics-4oc 45c soc co. zoe 75c Csc $loo
Reduced to soc 3sc 4oc 45c 55c Doc zoe 7sc
Sheer Handkerchief Linens SO inches wide:
Regular price-5oc Csc Use $Loo SIPS $E5o $500 $3.50
Reduced to 6oc Soc $500 $T.I5 $3.50 So 90
Linen Cambria and Linen Lawns
,, C--36 inches Hide---N r-45-in. wide@
Regular Prics-40c soc 753 $l.0o 75c $500
Reduced to 3oc 4oc 75c 55c
SO and 4onch Cream Butchers Linen, Csc quality for 1885,
$50 quality for 25c.
4oc quality for soc.
These prices are for Monday only and are lower than
other stores pay importers and jobbers for identcay
the same goods. 1t will pay you to lay in a supply
We will fill mail orders for out-of-town customers
all week.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-05
KODAKS 3 CAMERAS
Big Sale of 400 Magazine Cameras.
Special for Monday.

Bargains never before heard Of Cameras almost given
away. This is just Ike finding them.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1901-02-01
a Dainty Luncheon.

Last Friday at l o'clock Miss Emily
Ford entertained few of her young
lady friends with delightful lunch
con, complimentary to Miss Mabel
Taylor, of Cincinnati, and Miss Mar
garet Ansley, of Thomasville, Ga.
The table was beautifully decorated,
the center piece being an immense
bowl of pink and white roses and as
paragus fern.
AT each place wasa beautiful rose
pink and white alternating, as SOU
venir.
The afternoon was very pleasantly
spent in playing various games, and
with instrumental and vocal music.
Miss Ford always entertains in a
charming manner and this luncheon
was no exception to the rule, it being
most delightful in every way.
The guests who were present were
Misses Taylor, Ansley, Weathers, Wa
terman, Bullock, Hitler, Eagleto II,
Harris, and Mrs. Bright, of Canada.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1901-02-01
LaGrippe Quickly Cured.

In the winter of 1898 and 1899
was taken down with a severe attack
ofwhat Is called LaGrippe," says F. l.
Hewett, a prominent druggist of Win
field, Ill. "The only medicine used
was two bottles of Chamberlains
Cough Remedy. 1t broke up the cold
and stopped the coughing like magic,
and have never since been troubled
with Grippe" Chamberlains Cough
Remedy can always be depended upon
to break up a severe cold and ward off
any threatenened attack of pneumOn-
ia. 1t is pleasant to take, too, which
makes it the most desirable and one
of the most popular preparations IN
use for these ailments. For sale by
Monopoly Drug Store. m
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1901-02-01
Miss Hitler EntertalnS.

On Friday evening Miss Mona Hill
Ter entertained eight of her young
friends at dinner. The table decora.
tions were holly and hyacinths, and
the souvenir at each plate was bunch
of violets. The dinner was triumph
of the culinary art.
After dinner progressive whist was
played, enough others having been
invited to make seven tables.
This delightful game was played
until IL 80 o'clock when a dainty
repasC was served.
The prize, handsome plate, was
won by Mrs. Robert Anderson.
The visitors prize, a pair of silver
tweezers, was captured by Miss Tay-
Tor.
The gentleman's prize, a silver va
lise tag, fell to Mr.. Lloyd.
1t was some time past midnight be-
fore the guests could be persuaded to
bid good night to their fair hostess.
Miss Killers dinner and card party
will always be remembered as one of
the most pleasant and delightful af-
fairs of the season.