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The age-herald., 1897-08-21
QUEEN & CRESCENT ROUTE.

Shortest and Quickest Line New Or
 leans-Solid Vestibule Trains.
 The Alabama Great Southern Railroad with its connections. formerly the Queen & Crescent Route, is the shortest and quickest line from Birmingham to New Orleans. A solid vestibule train leave s Birmingham at 1925 night, arriving New Orleans 11:45 next morning. This train carries Pullmans handsomest drawing room Buffet Sleeping Cars. day coaches, baggage and express cars through with out change.
 The evening train leaving Birmingham at D. n1. carries elegant Pullman Union Sleeping Cars from Birmingham to New Orleans without change arriving, at New Orleans at 6:30 next morning, mak- ing competitor with Southern Pacific for the west. -..s..,,s '.,,, s s For comfort and speed, travel via the Queen & Crescent Route.
 c. M. BILLHEIMER. Traveling Passenger Agent Alabama Great Southern Railway, No.-7 North Twentieth St. Telephone S46
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Lees self-Command.

From the Kansas Ct.y Journal.
 The Rev. pr. F. c. Gordon, the sehol- arly president of Westmncl CT College, at Fulton, is an admiar of Gen. Robert E. Lee, as all Virginians are. Recently Dr. Gordon related to some Columbia friends several incidents in Lees lifi- showing the impeIl-uibability of the confe dsrate chisf- tain. During the years Gent ral Lee was preslden. of Washington and Lee univer- sity," said Dr. Go.iion, '1t was Ahe GUS tom for every speaker in that institution to say something in praise of it's head. Commencement orators of all grades. the sophomore and the statesman, stood on the roarum and flung bouquets at the president.
 During all this tin1a General Lee was compelled to sit on the stage in full view of the audience and hear these extrava- gant eulogies. | havs frequently watch- ed him during the laudaI-.on process. He sat Nike statue of stone. No. a muscle moved nor did the slightest color come into his faoe. He betrayed neither app proval nor disapprovaL A spectator who did not know General Lee would never have guessed that the grave, dignifisd Virginia gentb man was. the hero bsfng praised
 At one time General Lee visbed a friend not far from Lexington H friend kept one of tfsa most vicious dogs in all Virginia The animal was usually chain ed, but the morning Lee called it was loose on the porch as General Lee open ed and ntered the front gate Before a word could be said in Il. straint the savage dog rushed sis the guest. Lee saw 1t coming, stopped in his slow walk and waited The dog came by leaps and bounds. Spiinging up it stood with two paws on Lees breast ready to bite Again Lees wonderful nerve stood him in good stead. He looked the beast Squar- ly in the eye, pushed it aside and strode onward to the house. Struck with the cool courage of the man, the beast slunk covering away. When Lee reached the house there was not in his tone or car riage the faintest indication of excite ment. He had known ruhe dangerous na- ture of the dog, and b.s rnas.er had ex- pectsd to see Lee torn to pieces, but the General was as calm as a summer sky"
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
RAZ0RS FLYING IN THE AIR.
Two Fatal Cutting Scrapes Between Madison
 County Negroes

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Huntsville, Aug. 19.-Mrs. w. R. Rison, wife of Huntsville oldest banker, had a stroke of paralysis Wednesday night while at her summ=r home on Monte Sano. Her condition is said to be very serious.
 James Harris was fatally cut Wednes- day night by Albert Titus while in a ne- gro dive near the Memphis and Charles ton depot Both parties are negroes Immediately after the cutting, Titus ran away and has not been captured. Harris has one deep cut in tlle back and another on the breast either of which would prove fatal.
 While gang of men were at work on the public roads near Madison. Ala, Wednesday, afternoon, two negroes had a difficulty and Ike Toney was seriously and perhaps fatally cut by Council Me- Donald. Mcdonald was arrested and lodged in the Limestone county jail.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
LANE FOR GOVERNOR.
Said To Be the vaughan-YounghIood Factions
 Candidate Other News Notes.

Special to the Age-Herald.
 Huntsville. Aug. 2o-Charles P. Lane editor of the Evening Tribune, is said to be the choice of the Vaughan-Young- blood faction for the republican nomina- tion for governor A rumor to this effect has been in circulation here for several days and it is not denied by MT. Lane.
 A large number of prominent repub- licans have been holding secret meetings in this city for several days past and the understanding is that Editor Lane will be put up in opposition to pr. R. A. Moseley, of Birmingham. The Tribuna, Mr. Lanes paper, is the official organ of the Alabama republicans, having been honored with that title immediately af- ter the Vaughan Youngblood faction se- cured control of the republican commit- tee last year.
 Edisor Lane was once before repub- lican candidate, having entered the gu- bernatorial campaign in opposition to the late ex-Gov. Thomas seay.
 The police have been Investigating a cutting affray which occurred Wednes- day night, in which James Harris, ne- gro, was fatally wounded. Their inves- tigation has led to the arrest of Willie Forville, a white woman of low charac- ter. in whose house the affray took place, and James Henry Williams, a negro boy. Both prisoners are in jail, charged with complicity Albert Titus, who did the cutting. has not been captured. , Council Mcdonnell Is in jail at Athens charged with the murder of Ike Toney.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

 were addressed by Bob Gordon. E. B. Mitchell. L. s. Jackson, Tom Jones and c. A. Howzet The latter was the prinei- pal speaker and gave as his text" You can't serve two masters" This meeting lacked neither in numbers nor enthusi- asm.
 Today the first bale of new cotton was brought here by B. Rogers, farmer near Blue Creek. It was bought by Rosenbagm. Bros, and weighed 55o pounds selling at s1k cents. .,,s;.t
 Charles II. Roeber, who was sentenced in 1893 to four years in the state peniten- tiary for forgery and escaped year ago today, was captured last night while eat ing supper at the house of William Mo- Ian.
 His crime was the forging of a note for S125, made payable to himself, at the Bessemer Savir gs bank, to which he sign ed the name of ]. II. Batson, who was at that time grocer here and in whose employ Roeber was.
 Roeber was locaetd by the Bessemer police and the arrest was made by Off, cer ". G. Corners. who afterwards turn ed the prisoner over to Deputy Jones.
 Land Company Directors Smythe and Lopez, of Charleston, S. C., returned to- daW
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
DR. PYNCH0N DEAD.
The Murderer of James Harris Captured at
 lewsburg, Tenn.

Special to the Age Herald.
 Huntsville, Ala, Aug. 20.-Dr. 1bu:s c. Pynchon, aged 67, the second oldest phy- scian in Huntsville, died this afternoon at o'clock from a stroke of apoplexy. Dr. Pynodlon was widely Known over Ala bama and Tennessee
 He came here from Savannah, Ga, for ty years ago. and engaged in the prac- tiee of medicine He was a surgeon during the civil war in an Alabama regi- ment. Dr. Pynchons wife survives him.
 Albert Titus charged with the murder of James Harris, was captured at Lew S. burg, Tenn, today. Titus committed the crime in this city Wednesday night and walked to Lewisburg, a distance of sixty miles, in twelty-four hours.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
NEWS FROM BESSEMER.
Municipal Election Campaign Assuming Gigan-
 tic Proportions Notes.
Special to the Age-Herald.

Special to the Age-Herald.
 Bessemer, Aug. 20.-The municipal campaign opened tonight with two rous- ing meetings. one for each ticket, at both of which the colored population predom- inated.
 The citizens reform meeting was held at South Bessemer and was addressed by the head of the ticket, MT. McEniry and Ben Sapp. These speakers were fol- lowed by several colored republicans. There was large and enthusiastic crowd.
 The Jenkins or civic federation meet ing was at the colored Odd Fellows hall on Twentieth street. The hall was pack ed to suffocation and the colored people
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
FROM TIE STATE CAPITOL |
 Tax Collector of Hale County Has
 a Clean Record. MOBILE COUNTS INCREASE Assistant Examiner cowan Sent to Check Up Lotts Books Popular Clerk Married
 Many Bids For ConNcts.
MOBILE COUNTS INCREASE
Special to ehe Ags-Hsrald.

Special to the Ag2Herald.
 Montg g-mery, Aug. 20.--some two weeks since the tax collector of Hale county was puhlish:d in the list Of delinquepss for small sum. rThae has been fully paid. AS g matter of fact. Mir Turpin had several weeks before seen the gov ernor and explained one item which would probably delay him and the governor had given his assent. The eru h is MT. Tur- pin is one of the most efficisnt collectors in the stata Last January whsn the gov ernor called on him ard othsr collectors 10 give aid to meet the interest. Mir Tur- pin paid in over $1,000 more than h. was charged with, advancing this to the state to save it borrowing money.
 Information received at the cap1 al To- dny shows that the property assessments of Mobile county t1is year aggre gate about $2O, 400, 900, against $l9, 2o0,O0O last year, gain of nearly or quite s1.20OOoo This is regarded as -he direct ard indir ct influence of the tax commission law. It is estimated that this will put into the slate treasury the naat sum of $7,000 in excess of the current year. Over in Geo. gia nearly every county shows a parsis-- ent decrease. Here in Alabama the con- trary is the rule. It is not bec3usa any prosperity skipped Georgia and struck Ala bama, but the more efficient execution of the law and preventing property from escaping.
 Proofs of CA pages of tle new code have been delivered. This brings it up 70 sec ton 2034.
 The governor sent Assistant Examiner Jam G. Cowan to Mobile today uo as- eist in he prompt checking up of all MT Lotts books. It is regarded as a nttls curious that R. s. Lott. who swore out the warrant against Noi dman to prevent him from con-ealing ernbezzlement, is the same Lot who last ysar was parGoned out of the penI,en,tfary by Gov. Oates for embezzlament The penitentiary SC ms to have reformed aim. He is the son of the collector.
 Jesse Adams, who has been appointed chief clerk of the agricultural depart ment, was assas art clerk of the last house. Outing the recsss he went to Vir- ginia and brought back as Q bride one of the lovelest young ladies of the Old Dominion. His home is in Ozark.
 There is no lack eff offers made to Pres ident Tlapp for the hrs of state convicts, but they are all at very low level of prices.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
ROSS-DOWDELL.
Fashionable Wedding of Prominent Parties at
 Auburn Off to Canada.

Special to tl1e Age -Heratd.
 Auburn, Aug. 2O.-Prcf B. B. Ross and Miss Le, itia DowleGl were married at 7:2O Wedn sday mcrning in the Methodist church. pr. J. ". Bush pronounced the marriage service The church was ve.y appropriately decorated witCl grass es, ferns and flowers. Notwithstandtn the early hour at which the wedding tock p-ace, the church was filled with the friends of he bitde ard groom. The bride wors a Handsome t.avsl.ng dr,s ana car- ried a bouque. of choice cut flowers. Tn s is one of the most pronlne-Jt marriages which ever to5k place in Auburn, b-lCh on account of the high social and intsll.ctnal position of the bride and groom Gnd of the prominence of tIheir families-baing two of ahe eldest and b ct known families in this pnrt of 'he state
 MT Ross is professor of chemistry Tn tlhe Alabama Polytechnic Institute here and state chs mist.
 Miss DoN'dsll IS well known for her eo- c'al and literary attainments and has been very successful as aqeacher. having taught in some of th. bes. schools cf the country.
 After the marriage the couple left for Toronto, Canada, and other points north.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
ST. s1MoNs AND CUMBERLAND.

Many Improvements have been made at the above resorts A new hotel man. ager at St. Simons. with several years experience at the different noted resorts of the country. The former manager of the Cumberland needs no better rec ommcndatlon than a word from those who have visited him. The season is now well under way. The finest surf bathing in the world; fishing, boating and hunting unexcelled. Those desiring 0 few days outing at one of these delight full resorts should communicate with w. V. Lifsey, Div. Pass. Agt., Montgomery. Ala.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
A Partial List

Taken at random from the books o Crowder & Co.,, of well known wheel en thusiasts and their wheels which are pro teoted against theft by Crowder 6 Co. agents for the Toledo Bicycle Protectiv, company:
 Judge B. M. Aliens .Adlake. Hampton S. Smiths Columbia. Ernest deFuniak's Cleveland. Robert Baugh'a Rambler
 Pasch Vshoolk's Cleveland. Leo Steiner's Victor.
 Ed Warren's Victor.
 Charles D. Roy's Victor.
 Walter Smiths Columbia.
 w. J. Oliver's Adlake.rg .s Arthur Lazarus Columbia.
 Chester W. Winn's Victor
 Dick Browns Columbia.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

The men had fight while working on public roads two miles west of Madison and Toney received wounds from which he died last night.
 Jasner Smith. one of the bondsmen of w ". Kidd. the defaulting superintend- ent of education of Marshall county has withdrawn the reward the bondsmen of fered Tor his capture. Tn a card to the public he explains that the b'ndsmen doubt that any of the state funds can be recovered from Kidd even if he is cap- tured.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
DELIGHTFUL AND CHEAP TRIP

ID New York, Boston. Philadelphia, Bal
 timore and the East.
 Via Central Of Georgia railway to Sa- vannah. thence the elegant steamers of the Ocean Steamship company to New York, Boston and Philadelphia and Mer- chants and Miners line to Baltimore Excursion tickets, including meals and berth, on ship at very low rates during summer nonths The sea air great tonic
 steamar appointments equal to finest hotels.
 For rates, reserva tons, sailing dltesr etc.. apply to any agent of ths company soIoN JACOBS. Commercial Agent. JACI' w. JOHNSON, Union Ticket
 Agent, Birmingham, Ala. J.. c. HALLE. General Pas,engci
 Agent. Savannah. Ga
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Mir. Johnston and the Goyernorsbip.

From the Selma Jou nal.
 The Montgomery Advertiser will have hard time securing candi1ats 4o op- pose, within the democratic party, Hon. Joseph F. Johnston for renomdnation for governor of Ala b3ma. Fortified With democratic precedent, an original silly r man, and with many arpoin-ees in every county in idhe state. it will .lke a man of much temerity 10 oppcs him.
 The Jomrral has never been supporter of Gov. Johnston. It espoused the cause OF the "Ons Armed Hero of the Wire grsss'' when he was triumphlntly elected, ard i- followed the foieunes c,f the Blue Eyed Boy of Destiny into defeat But with the present lights before us, at this time, we do not believe a man can be easily found to oppose MT. Johnston for a renonin alton.
 In "Gocd Old Dallas we feel sure there is not one who will be persuaded to sac rifice himseN.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
MONKEYS AFTER HIM.
Montgomerian Tries tc Butt Down Trees-He
 Is Dead.

Special to l.he Age-Heraid.
 Montgomery, Aug. 20.-J. NJ. Williams, a Mlontgomerfan, suffering from delirium tremens, and working With a. Mobile and Ohio construction cr=w on the Waehing- ton Ferry road, attacked a number of trees Thursday in his dementia and died one hour subsequently, He had brol15 r away from his friends, who were unable to restrain him When his friends at temptad 10 hold him he broke away and dashed his brains out against tree. He was a well-known local blacksmith.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
WAS NOT SMALLPOX.
Health Officer Sanders Visits Anniston and
 Passes Judgment on the Cases There.
Special to the Age-Herald.

Special to the Age-Helald.
 Anniston, Ala, Aug. 20.-Dr. w. H. Sanders state health officer reached the city last night and this morning care fully inspected the negro woman who had been isolated as smallpox susp.ct. He decided that it was not a case of smallpox. The looaa health officers coa- cured in the opinion,an1 the slight small pox scare which had arisen here is over. rigid quarantine against infected pIaees is being maintainsd.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
MRS. WlNSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP

Has been used for over FIFTY. YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENSt the GUMS, AL LAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLO, and is the hest remedy for DIARRHOEA
 Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs Wins lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents bottle. ti' i'sitf
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
NOTICE

The following resolution was passed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen at meeting of August 18th: ..- ..sa.
 Resolved, That the City Clerk be instructed to issue executions againstaH parties indebted to the city, for all amounts due for sidewalk i'm provements, as soon as theras sessments shall have become delinquent. A J. CAME. ss. aug. 2o-3t City Clerk. s> -.lll -
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

MT. Stanley Hatchway of Munich. Ind, who recently purchased a large tract of land near Daphne, adjoining the LoXley tract will bring about twenty persons down this week who will com pose part of the colony that will settle on the land
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
TO THE sEAsHoRE.

Special excursion tickets are now on sale by the Plant system to St. Sinlons, Cumberland and Tybee Islands. No finer coast resorts are to. be found. Surf bathing unexcelled; good fishing, boat ing and hunting. Hotels supplied with first class orchestra affording music and amusement for all. For particulars, write to W. V. Lifsey, Div Pass. Agent, Mont gomery, Ala.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

Madison county has won the second prize for the second best exhibit of grapes in the agricultural department of ths Tennessee Centennial exposition. Madi- sens exhibit was made up of grapes from the vineyards of Dr. Palmer.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

A meeting was held yesterday in Nnt- chez for the purpose of framing measures to induce the levee commission to deal more justly with thar section in the way of allotmeTis. ..
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
DONALD MINERAL SPRINGS WATER

Cures Brights Disease Diabetis, Cysti- tis. Dyspepsa, Insomnia, Constipation, Malaria, Rheumatism. Calculi, Nervous Prostration ard Female Complaints.
 There are four springs. Water shipped in cases. carboys and. barrels. Hotel open the year round.
 The most wonderful testimonials from people who have used this water are being received daily. Write for pamphlet of in- formation and testimonials 10
 DONALD MINERAL SPRINGS CO, On N. o. & N. E. R. h. S-29-sun- thur-1nl.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

It is said there will be eight candidates b.1ore the democratic primary for pro- bate judge in JeLckson county.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

teachers institute . the white teachers of Hale county will be held in Greensboro September l,
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

The race for probate judge in Macon county is becoming quite interesting. Three or four candidates are making it hot for each other.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

The Mormon elders and their converts from Autauga county will hold a conven- tion and indulge in a holy dance bout August "A, at White Water creek.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

: Iauderdale crops are reported to be in
 better shape than for many years.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Estray Notice.

The State of Alabama, Jefferson County, Taken up by F. W. Smith on the s1st day of July, 1S97 and estrayed before D. R. Weaver, justice of the peace for pre- mule, blind in left eye white spot on back made by saddle about 12 years old about 14 hands night and valued al $25.00
 Witness my hand this 12th day of Aug, 1897
 S-13-eow-St M. T. PORTER.
 Judge of Probate Court for Jefferson County
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

The county comfni:isonsrs of Laudsr- oale have appointed a committee to se- feet suitable location for a poor farm.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

Tn Uniontown the other day which com tained 26S bolls and several blooms.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

Cullmon papers pronounce the rumor that smallpox exists in that city as fals=.
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The state militia is in camp at yiclls- burg.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

It is now an assured fact that Merfd- ian's streets will be paved during the fall
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

George Smith. formerly of Cleburne coun.y, and who has been in Texas and Oklahoma for four years, will return tc Alabama. 7,s e5,' .' Ez' '
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

A goodly number of excursions are be ing run this week. -nH.. 4lalIi
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

IA. T. Felt, well-known citizen of Del ta, died in New Orleans August T..
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

The litle child of MT. Henry Freeman was stripped of his clothing and badly lacerated by some hogs at Dadevlle. The hogs were endeavoring to get some peaches the little fellow had in his pos session, . =rs-
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

Don't take anything ''just as good" In sist upon having Hoods Sarsaparila.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

c. Y. Culberson has declined the ap- pointmcnt as commissioner of DeKalb county.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

Talladega is offering $2O in gold as a premium to the farmer who brings the first new bale of cotton to that market
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

Dr. J. B. Harralson, of Langston, De. Kalb county, has left for Texas, where he expects to locate.
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7-29-oaw-cw
Notice Sale Land for Division.
The State of Alabama, Jefferson County.
 Probate Court. July 2s, 1897.
Estate of James Wilson, Deceased.

Estate of James Wilson, Deceased. This day came W. H. Wilson and Cum ningham Wilson, executors of said estate, and filed their application in due form and under oath, praying for an order of sale of certain lands described therein, and be- longing to said estate, for the purpose of division among the heirs, upon the ground that the same cannot be equitably divided among the heirs without a sale thereof. It is ordered that the 9th day of Septem- Der, 1897. be appointed a day for hearing such application, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the
 M. T. PORTER,
 Judge of Probate. 7-oq-oaw-3w
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The
 Birtningflam Seminary.
7-29-oaw-3w.
OPENS SEPT. 8, 1897.

Boarding and Day School for girls and young women. An institution of the high est class.
 Full English course, ancient and modern languages, all departments of art; com plete music school; business training; nor mai course: kinderxarten and training class Full corps of professional teachers Boarding pupils always under chaperonage of teachers Comfortable happy home i; dligsnt, conscientious wsrk. Send for prospectus, examine carefully, and for in- formation please address
 MISS LOUL1E COMPTON,
 Principal,
 2123 7th Ave, Birmingham. Ala 7-12-sat-sun-20t
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

The little child of MT. Henry Freeman Tuscumbia, were bitten by mad dog last week. They were carried to Corinth, Miss, and a mad stone applied. The
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

EIlzabeth Relnhardt, Deceased. Estate of. This day came w. P. Hickman, adminis- trator of said estate, and filed his state ments and report, setting forth that said estate is insolvent, and praying that it may be so decreed.
 It is ordered that the 31st day of August, 1S97 be appointed a day for hearing and determining the same, at which time all persons in interest can appear and contest the same, if they think proper.
 M. T. PORTER,
 Judge 7-29-oaw-Sw
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For sale by leading druggists such as Adams Drug Co.,, Collier Drug Co. J. J. Dun can, Ellis Drug O.. T. A. Klebs, George Lambrakis, John l.. Parker, H. N. Reese, Wilmington % Lynch
 Wholesale Agents Nabers Morrow & Sin nigc, Birmingham, Alabama.
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MISSISSIPPI NEWS.

Jackson is having a sewerage sysrem ;,,
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Have you house for rent !? Advertise it in the AGE HERALD.
ALABAMA NEWS.

Mrs A. c. Hill, bride of three weeks, died at Selma Wednesday,.
 The Dwight Manufacturing company have established a library at Dwight City for the benefit of the employees of their mill.