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The age-herald., 1897-08-13
PROPOSED ARMOR PLATE PLANT.
Almost Conceded to Birmingham by Her Strong
 est Competitor.

Cleveland, O., Aug. 10.
 To the Editor of the Age Herald:
 That Birmingham is in it to stay can
 not be any longer doubted by the most
 pesimistie. Take for instance the Min
 ing Record of today, in discussing the
 proposed armor plate plant appears un-
 der the heading, "The South Can Make Steel.'
 "One thing we can safely assume and
 that is that the southern steel maker will
 be an additional competitor when ef-
 forts to gain d foothold will tend to hold
 prices down for the future" and sees a
 grain of hope in the Illusion that not
 good quality can be produced in the
 south as is produced in the north." AL
 though there is no longer any doubt of
 the southern steel manufacturer being
 able to produce high grade steel from their low grade ores, and quotes c. kir-
 choff, of the Iron Age as being most "sanguine.
 The Plain Dealer of today narrows down the location of the proposed plant as between Birmingham and CleVelahd after a long shrouded argument and con-
 cedes that all points are in favor of the Magic City except in the matter of trans portation to tide water, but virtually con- | cedes that point when it says: "If cheapness of production is to be the | deciding factor the competition for the nrosneotive nla mt will ha between Rirm- | ingham and Cleveland"
 "Birmingham presents the ideal condi- | tions as far as the proximity of ore and coal are concerned for these two raw
 materials are not more than six or seven
 miles apart, "and winds up by saying what the world has accepted as fact, viz: "The southern iron master with his natural advantages has been able to produce iron at a lower figure than his northern competitor.
 E. w. KING.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
reminiscent talks by the survivors of the

reminiscent talks by the survivors of the regiment.
 At noon a delightful barbecue was en- joyed by the assemblage. About sev- enty-five veterans were in attendance.
 When the regiment surrendered with General Johnston's command at Benton vile, N. C., and the old body servant attending Col O'Neal secreted the battle flag and brought it home again. The gallant and honorsd banner was at the reunion. moth-eaten and bullet-shreded, but distinctly assigned first place.
 MT. O'Neal will return to his home at Florence today.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
LAST DAYS SESSION
Of the COlored Grand Lodge Knights of
 Pythas,

The fourth and last days session of the Grand Lodge (colofed). Knights of Pytil- las. was called to order yesterday morn- ing by Grand Chancellor Tuggle.
 Ths committee on the state of the order report q a prosperous condition Of affairs, eommi ice recommended the appointment of special deputies to visit all important towns in 'thl- Grand Lodges jurisdiction for the purpose of ins Gsutfng new lodges
 During brief recess a rho ograph was made of tho Grand Ledge members. I'm mediately after rl:aesembling the com miltee on the grand charcellor's address was submitted and adopted.
 The committee on laws and supervision. reported a recon emndatfon for the estab- lishment of an endowment bureau, com sistihg of five m mbers, for the purpose of receiving alrd disbulsing erdowmsnt furl1s. Thl;' suggestion prevailed in .ha shape of a resolution, and the bureau waa constituted as follows: J. L. Tuggle of Birmingham; S. R. Hightower, of Montgomery; w. E. Tinker, of Birming- ham, C. W. Green, of Tuskegee; P II. Money, of Birmingham.
 Ths next sessioul of the Grand Ledge will be again held in this city August g. 1S9S
 The exercises of the Grand Lodge last night consisted of a public ins .allation of the newly elected officers.
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The age-herald., 1897-08-13
Traveling Passenger
QUEEN & CRESCENT ROUTE.
Shortest and Quickest Line to Cincin nati-Convenient Schedules to
 Louisville

The Alabama Great Southern Railroad with its connections, formerly the Queen & Crescent Route, is the shortest and quickest line from Birmingham to Cfncin- natl. solid vestibule train leaves Bir- mingham at 3:35 a. m., daily, carrying Pullmans handsomest drawing room sleeping cars to Cincinnati without change, arriving at Cincinnati 7.30 D. m. Cafe and observation car on this train from Chattanooga to Cincinnati. Close connection at Lexington with chair car for Louisville, arriving Louisville at S:15 D. m.
 The train leaving Birmingham at 2:45 D. m. carries Pullman sleeping cars Bir- mingham to Cincinnati, arriving Cincin- nati 7:30 a. m. Pullman union sleeping car Chattanooga to Louisville on this train, arriving Louisville 7:55 a. m.
 For comfort and speed travel via the Queen & Crescent Route. 9 fat
 c. M BILLHEIMER, Travelling Passenger Agent No. North Twentieth St. Telephone S46
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
.U,S,GOVERNMENT RESPONDS
Marine Hospital Surgeon Senl
 to Birmingham
TO REPORT ON SMALLPOX
Will Now Be Proven Whether There Was Foundation for the Doubt as to the
 Nature of the Disease

Is the disease which has beeln prevalent in Birmingham and is now about een- quered r.ally smallpox? Are the patients who have been sent to Red mountain camp, the majority of whom are negroes, suffering from a true type of the eruptiye disease? These questions will be an swered by the government authoti d-s.
 Dr. P M. Burlington, a surgeon of the United States marine hospital service, ar- rived in lthe city at 1920 last night over the Southern. His mission in Birming ham is to investigate the disease called smallpox. which Is now prevailing here.
 He was sent to Birmingham by Sur- geon-Genera1 Wymam to make a thorough Investigation of the character and symp- report.
 The action of the city council request ing such a step could not have caused the marine surgeons presence here, because sufficient time has not elapsed for it to have been communicated to the sur taken by him.
 takenby him.
 The pest house will be visited today by pr. Darlington and the patients suf- ferng from the dis ase supposed to be smallpox will be examined. A govern- ment expert has many superior advan- tages in diagnosing such forms of dis ease. They have the traiing of the hos pital service, together with the infor- nation to be derived from the govern ment's bureau of statistics and gleanings from past epidemics of the disease.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
Old Officers Re-elected

The directors of the Virginia and Ala bama Coal company met yesterday af- ternoon and reelected the old officers of the company, as follows:
 J. B. Pace. president; ". E. Lealze, vice president; H. H. Chamberlayne, secre- tary and treasurer.
 There will be no changes made in the mines of the company and no new mines will be opened, but the directors expr5 ss- ed themselves as well pleased with the work of the company for the past year, and anticipate handsomer profits for the ensuing one.
 The directors anl1 some of the stock holders of he company will make an i'm speetioil tour of the company's property cn a special train this morning.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
gain in Trouble

Yesterday morning Mrs. Ham, well known white woman went to the police headquarters and complained to the of ficers that her son had stolen a silver pitcher from her residence. A diligent search was at once made and the young man. Will Ham. was found in Richard sons saloon, on Twentieth street with the pitcher in his possession. It is said that he was trying to sell or pawn it for some thing to drink. The young man is we'll known to the police and, 1t is said, has been declared to be of unsound mind.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
Gen. shelley's Convict Contract

Gen. Shelly last night said to an Age Herald reporter that he would not sub lease tha convicts which he recently leased from the state, but would worS them on his own account in some mines in this county which he proposes to open.
 q can't make that public just now,'' said the general, "where the mines are that I will operate. A man may some times have only tentative arrap gsm ments about his plans, which he cannot judi ciously talk about. I will open mines at some place in the county and work ths m myself"
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
S-4-td.
Cheap Summer Excursion Rates to the East via Alabama Great Southern Railroad

On Aug. 13th 18th and 14th the Alaba ma Grecoe Southern will sell tickets to Wash ington, Norfolk and Richmond at the low rate of one fare for round trip with a final limit of fifteen days rom date of sale.
 vestlbuled trains. splendid service and convenient schedulss.
 Pullman handsome drawing-room sleep ing cars through without change. s For further information cali al che pas senxer office, No. { Nor,'l Twentieth St., or write to c. Ad. DILI5dEIM MlsR,
 Blrminghspl. Ala. Telephone No S46. S-4-td.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
TO NEW YORK
And Return, $2e.75, Via the Southern
 Railway.


 The Southern railway will sell tickets Birmingham to Washington and re.ufn for $2110; Birmingham 10 Norfolk and re- turn, $1S75 Birmingham to Richmond and return, $lS.50 Those tickets all rail, will be sold August F, 13, IA, good for fifteen days from date of sale.
 On August 9, 10, 12 and 13, we will sell round trip niekets Birmingham to New York at the low rate of $29.75: tickets good for twenty days from date of sale. These tickets are routed via Norfolk and Old Dominion steamers (the most elegant and fastest in the country), or via Sa- vannah ard Steamship.
 Cheap round trip tickets are on sale Wa shington to Baltimore Philadelphia and New York.
 Remember you can take breakfast in Birminghaa one morning, Washington br akfast nSxt morning and lunch in New York at noon. Quick time and first-cla ss service are what the people want.
 Travel via the Sou, hern and get this. J. P. BILLUPS,
 Travehng Passenger Agent.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
Confederate Reunion

EmmettO'Neal arrived last night from Fayette Court House, whers Ina attelnd- ed a reunion of the Twenty-sixth Alaba- ma Regiment yesterday. Nbr. O'Neal's father was in command of the regiment and Mir. O'Neal was r=questsd to addre ss the veterans at the reunion. Mir. O'Neal said he spoke about the war and inci- dents of the regiments actioE during those stormy years. Other featurss Of the clebrauion were brief and pleasant
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
Reckless Riding

A country looking cyclist had a nar- row escape from serious injury yesterday afternoon on Nineteenth street, near Fourth avenue. He was riding along at a fast clip when he ran into a moving wagon. Luckily his wheel struck first and he was thrown headlong to the ground without sustaining any very seri- ous injuries. He was able to again mount his wheel and ride away with 0 somewhat painful effort.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
Negotiating for Conyicts

Messrs. Sol Haas and G. B. Mccormick have returned from Montgomery, where they have been negotiating with the gov ernor and board of convict inspectors for the hire of convicts It is unders;ood the contracts have been f1rally concluded, but not yet officially signed. The price to be pasd is s14 for ffrst-class, $1O for second class and s7 for third-class. No definite number is specified, but it is uri-
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
ST. sIMoNs 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 ommendation 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 a few days outing at one of these delight full resorts should communicate with w. V. Lifsey, Div. Pass. Agt., Montgomery, Ala
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
A New Mass

Rehearsals are being held by the or chestra and choir of St. Paul's Catholic church for the production next Sunday of an entirely new mass which has not yet been sung. The mass is by Paulo La Villo and is masterly work of musi- cal art The orchestra will be under the direction of MT Will Rosenstihl, and the arrangement was done by MT. Phil Memoli, the eminent young local musi- clan.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
 WHAT DOES II ALL MEAN. Was There a Plot to Rob the
 Peoples Bank? OFFICER PATTON'S FIND May Develop Into Something of Startling Nature-McGimpsey Allowed Bond in
 Two CaseS-TriaI To-Day.

Yesterday the charge of trcspassing on the property of the Peoples Saving bank, which was docketed against Lee McGimsey, the well known young man of this city, as told in yesterdays Age Herald, was changed to that of attempt ing to commit burglary. Another case of burglary and grand larceny was also placed opposite his name on the regis ter The bonds in both cases were plae- ed at $500. and this was easily made by the young man.
 In following up their investigations in the supposed attempt to rob the bank, the officers claim to have unearthed a plot that is of startling dimensions. |. According to the story told. some par ties, among them young. McGimsey, are supposed to have plotted to enter the bank building by means of hole in the floor. With the crude tools found it is safe and secure rich booty. As to what is in this story, there is no direct proof or tangible evidence.
 Officer Patton, to whom the case right ly belongs, said last night that he had talked with one of the suspected men in the presence of Officers Armstrong and Rollo, and that story was told in an attempt to show why he was found in the rear of the bank. Officer Patton says the man told him there was a large cigar box concealed under the flooring of the building adjoining the bank which contained $25O in cash and diamond ring valued at $100
 It was claimed that this property was StOiCi Dy dilOluS1 party, anu lOCdleu III that hiding place and the young men were going to make an effort to find the treasure. In support of this story Officer Patton stated that he had visited the To- cation and found there hole as described by the man.
 Still another clue claimed to have been found Is in connecting some of the sup posed members of the gang of alleged bank robbers with crime committed some time ago. sample room was rob- bed on Morris avenue and many pairs of trousers were stolen.
 Upon searching the trunk of one of the suspected men, Officer Patton stated there had been found several pairs of those articles. The proprietor of the sample room could not positively identify the goods, however. Neither could he identify fine valise found at the Peo- ples' Saving bank.
 The cases against young McGimsey are set for trial this morning before Judge Teagin, and it is said by the officers an attempt will be made to connect him with the Morris avenue robbery.
 McGdmsey stoutly dendes any complci- ty in either of the crimes, 1t Is said and claims to be able to prove hisinnocense.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
A CLEAN RECORD.
For Three Days Not Case of Smallpox Has
 Been Reported.

Not case of smallpox was found in this city yesterday. This splendid record has been made for the past three days, and the physicians believe they have suc- ceeded in stamp,,lg it out. The same, fine record was reported for the sur rounding suburbs yesterday. A report
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
On His First Visit

Rt. Rev. Edward P. Allen. bishop of the diocease of Alabama, is in the city. He arrived yesterday at noon and is the guest of Rev. Fr. O'Reilly. It is thought that the bishop will remain in the city over Sunday and preach the sermon at second mass. This is the reverend gen. tleman's first visit to the city since his elevation to the bishopric.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
The IL. t Ann1versa rt

At meeting of the executive commit tee of the German Turn Verein in their hall last night, it was decided to give a banquet next Monday night to all the turner's instead of the contemplated fes- tival. The occasion will be the celebra- tion of the tenth anniversary of the for nation of the society,".
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
NO CuRE-NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for Chills and Malaria. It is simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form. ChildreT love it. Adults prefer 1t to bitter, nausI- atng tonics Price, soc.
 5-23, sun-Wed-fri
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
Hargrove Mines

Superintendent Thomas, of the mines of the Southern Cahaba Mining company at Hargrove, was in the. city yesterday. MT. Thomas stated that the company was preparing to double the output of the mines, the present output of which is 300 tons per day.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
THE CITY.
Building Permit

A permit was issued yesterday to MT. T. H. Motion to erect a two-story frame residence on Sixth avenue, between Twentieth and Twenty-first streets, to cost S5,500. Work will begin at once and be pushed to completion.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
Cheap Rates to Washington, Norfolk and Rich
 mond via Southern Railway

On Aug. 12h, 18th and 14th the South trn Railway will sell round trip tickets to the above mentioned poin,s a one fare final limit nfteen days from date of sale
 J. P. BILLuPS, T. F. A..
 S-4-td. Birmingham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13

denstood the Sloss and Hhe Tennessee companies are 70 have all men capable of work in the mines. The highest bid for conyid.s to work at amy other employment than mining was only S4
The age-herald., 1897-08-13

R. L.. Rice. editor of the Blocton News Herald, was in the city yesterday. Af- ter next week Mir. Rice will increase the size of the News-TIerald to eight pages.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13

Chief of Fire Department J. Thad Null len has gone to New Haven, Conn.,, to attend meeting of the big chiefs of the United States and Canada.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13

Miss Alline Johnson arrived home yes terday, a.f CT several weeks visit to her aunt, Mrs. T.. Y. Sage, alt her country home, near Atlairta
The age-herald., 1897-08-13

Dr. Curry, of Columbus, Miss, passed through the city last night en route to Anniston, where his professional services are required.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13

Mir. c. B. Franklin was in the city for a few hours yesterday. He is on pleasure vacation to the east.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13

Ike l.. Weil who is well-known in this caty. is circula'tfng a'mong his friends. Notwfths anising the reeen5 smallpox slcare. he reports an excellent business.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13
PERSONAL.

Gus Elarid spent yesterday in Ma h. vl:lla, taking in the exposition with the Red Men.
 Ike Simpson,, formerly of Birmingham. row of Chattanooga, is in the city for few days.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13

Mrs. R. Williams alld her daughtsr. Miss Inez, wenb over to Talladega Wednerhay to attend the marriage of Miss Beii3alr Mor.Gs to J. H. Kennedy, of Florida, which look place vest srday in the Flrslt Baptist church at that place. Miss Morris is niece of Mrs. Williams.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13

Henry BerginI leaves today for New York City, where he goes on pleasure trip. He will be gone some time, as he does not expect to return to this ely until the heated term Is passed.
The age-herald., 1897-08-13

Louis J. Smith, agent of the Traders Dispatch, Louisville, was in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-25

the line of the railroads. They
are an unusually impudent and
lmportunate crowds if the reports
that come from all parts of the
state are to be credited. Even in the
cities, where the fear of the police is
present as restraining influence, these
professional buns do not hesitate to
make themselves decidedly obnoxious,
and it must be said that many people
givesto them through fear and not be-
cause of any particular love of the
fraternity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-25
Haunted!

The human tenement is often haunted
to the grievous discomfort of it's pos
sessor-by those malignant spirits, consti-
patton and biliousness. But the abomin-
able pair may be speedily driven out with
the potent help of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. This genial Alternative. while it
relieves the bowels and regulates the
liver never. as drastic purgative does.
produces violent effects and weakens the
intestines. On the contrary, the action of
the Bitters is precisely analogous to an
proper functions. This furnishes pretty
conclusive evidence that 1t is better to
use persuasive means, SO to speak, than
to endeavor to coerce nature to return
to duty. Violent remedies produce only a
temporary effect, followed by a hurtful
reaction. For Indigestion, malarial and
kidney complaints. rheumatism and ner-
vousness, the Bitters takes highest rank
among remedies of the philosophic school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-25

who assert the doctrine that the world
owes no man living; that great hulk
ing bodied men who are unwilling
to work for an honest livelihood have
no right to cumber the earth that the
State prison, and hard labor is the lust
portion of the professional vagrant.
The tramp hates them; but for all
that their numbers appear to be in
creasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-25
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
This new remedy is great surprise on
account of it's exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in the bladder. kidneys.
back and every part of the urinary pas
sages in male or female. 1t relieves re-
tention of water and pain in passing it
almost Immediately. If you want quick
relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold
by Bowditch. Webster & Co., Druggists,
Augusta. Me. dec1d6mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-25

How many professional tramps are
the sixteen counties of Maine support
ing this winter, and how much is it
costing their taxpayers? We imagine
the actual figures would be a trifIing
startling to people who have never
taken pains to note what an infinite
burden this nuisance has become to the
people of our State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-25
"CURES BY INHALATION."

Lawrence. Mass. May g. 1906
have been troubled with Bronchitis for The last five
years and never found any permanent relief until |
commenced using Hyomei. In January last | made
application of our leading Lie Insurance Com
panies but the medical nation the physician
for the Company said that he could not pass me as nv
lungs and bronchial passages were badly coneested.
l commenced using Hyomei and improved so fapdlv
that in one month again before the same med
ca examiner and this time passed without iur,her
ceremony. L. d. MooEE. 81 Elm St.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-25

comfortable haymow. If he goes into
the woods at an early hour the next
morning, accompanied by several
plump chickens, it is simply for the
purpose of cooking them. The world
owes him a living, he declares, and he
is content to make generous drafts
upon it for needed supplies!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-25

Mrs Lucie S. Smith died at her home
in Winthrop, Saturday noon. at the age
of SO years. She was the daughter OF
Mr.. w. Fl. Smith of Augusta, from
whose residence at Pettingilrs Corner,
the funeral will take place, Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-25

The rehearsal for the Carnival OF
the Republic will be held, Tuesday
afternoon or evening. The announce
ment will be given in Tuesday morn
ings Journal Mr. and Mrs. ]. Nick
erson Williams will come up from
Bath, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-25

Miss Howard of Oakland. who has
been passing the last few weeks in
Amesbury, Mass, has returned, and is
visiting friends in the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-25

interesting lecture, Sunday, on the
subject of Association" in the course
on psychology, being conducted by Rev.
E. r. Newbert at the Unitarian par