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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

During the century 20 volcanic is
lands have risen out of the sea.
The worlds agriculture occupies
the attention of $50, 1000, 900 men, repre-
sents capital of $24, 900 ,O00, 900, and has
an annual product of $50 ,OOO, 100000
Newfoundland has $4,000 acres in
potatoes, turnips and other crops. There
are on the island 5000 horses, 10000
cows, 10000 sheep and 10000 pigs.
According to an eminent Itaalan
hygienic expert, official medical re-
turns show that in Italy 200, 900 persons
die every year from infection-that is,
from preventable-m most of
them being young, the hope of fam
lies"
dwellings are to be heated by cleo
tricity in Lewiston, Me, power for the
current being furnished by a water
fall at Turner, on the Androseoggin
The projectors say they can furnish
power at S36 per horsepower by the
year, and heat ten-room house with
three horsepower the year round.
Dental surgeons have patented
processes for initiating gold filings in
false teeth. This is done by Furnishing
gold foil upon them in the manner com
monty termed fire gliding" Nobody
would be likely to suspect that grind
ers showing plain signs of repair
were artificial. Several applications
have been made for patents fgr-E oe;
esses for setting diamonds in the teeth
the front teeth, of course-holes be-
ing drilled to receive the gems.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

The papers are full of tales Just now OF
how the late composer, Brahms, treated
pianists and singers who were eager to get
his criticism. If one of these aspirants for
his favor was fortunate enough to find him
at home and be received, Brahms first con,
Germ was to seat himself on the lid of his
deemed few would have the temerity to
GUST him. If this failed he had recourse to
the statement that the instrument was out
OF tune. ooh, that does not matter" re.
marked one courageous individual per
haps not to you, but it does to me-" replied
TIE master. On one occasion he was lust
leaving his house when long haired youth,
with bundle of music under his arm, hailed
him with: Can YOU tell me where DR.,
Brahms lives" Certainly" answered tho
master, in the most amiable manner; in
this house up three flights" and so saving
he hurried away.-San Francisco Argonaut,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
Not Long TO Live.

She was very much concerned about
the consumptiye-looking man next
door.
Poor fellow" she said. He hasn't
long to live"
why do you say that?" she was
asked. You don't know anything
about his case"
WELL" she replied. Il was told he
was dying by inches, and anyone can
see that there isn't more than five feet
and one inch of him. Chicago Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
Her NOIubility,

Mabel (studying her Iesson) Papa,
what is the definition of yolubility?
Mabers Father--My child, volubility
is a distinguishing feature of your
mother when, on account of urgent
business affairs, l don't happen to get
home until after two o'clock in the
morning.-Baltimor News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

First Auditor lat the tank drama)-
Never saw such miserable acting in my
life. Let's go.
Second Auditor-Let's wait till the
next act. There's a flood scene with
real wafer in that and may be some of
'em will get drowned.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
The Dawn of Love.

"What was the first indication you
had that she was in love with you?"
1T was when she began to examine
my coat to see if she could find an
other woman's hair on the shoulder. -
Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
Their Why,

But" persisted the reformer, "you
must admit that women have never
bought legislatures and common coun-
ellis, as men do"
The reactionary laughed a harsh,
mirthless laugh.
mo" he gloomily replied, after a
moment. women just go around pric-
ing things IN. Y. Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

There are in the histories of all ma
tions," said the earnest man, ''crises
when some few men must step forward
and save their country from utter
ruin"
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum,
that's very true. 1t happens oncS
every four years with us, the next Occa
sion of that kind being scheduled for
1900 "-Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
Shake Into Your shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet.
1t cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain cure for
sweating, callous, hot, tired, aching feet.
Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE.
Write to Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy. n Y.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

Locke-Mrs. Foster understands her
duties as hostess.
Kilber-That's so. The other night,
when the conversation began to lag,
she asked one of the girls to sing
Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

What brought you to this place, my
good friend?" inquired visitor at the
prison of a convict.
"a mere matter of opinion got me
here, sir"
"Impossible!"
mo, sir. 1 expressed the opinion
that l was innocent, and the jury ex-
pressed the opinion that I wasn't. It's
a hard world, sir."-Tit-Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

Mr.. Brownstone tot New York;
What's become of De Curb?
MIR. Barns (of Braoklyn)-He's gone
west to live.
Mr.. Brownstone-You don't say so!
What was he caught attn. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

Rochester, n. Y, May 10, l897.-The
great $4,000 damage suit instituted by a
Michigan Cereal Co. against the Genesee
Pure Food Co. is at an end. They settled il
and took it out of court for the ridculously
suit, Grain-O is in greater demand than
ever. The new plant only just completed is
to be duplicated so that not only the old
friends of the delicious food drink which
completely takes the place of coffee, but the
new friends it is making every day, can be
supplied. The beverage which the children,
as well as the adult, may drink with benefit
Suits may come and suits may 90, but
GraIn-O goes on forever.-N. Y Mail and
Express.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

English Lord Ito younger son)-Is
is time, Clarence, that you were think
ing about career.
Dutiful Son-I will be guided by you,
father. Shall l take orders, study for
the bar, enter the army or marry an
American?-N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
Two ways of Moving

Bragg-When we moved it took three
vans.
Deadbeat-Huh that's nothing. 1t
took four deputy sheritfs to move us.
N. Y. Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

do you know a good tonic for nerv-
Gus persons, Simpllins?"
No; what l want to find is a good
tonic for people who have to live with
them. "-Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
What He Raised.

He tried to raise a garden,
But his neighbor fancied fowls
They scratched his ground to pieces,
Needing not his lusty howls
That evening when the moon was hid
bright here the whole plot thickens)
He gave up raising vegetables,
Went out and raised the chickens.
Chicago Times-Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

He-You know that the doctor says
kissing must be stopped.
She-But don't you grasp the impos-
sibility of stopping something you have
never commemorative Free Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
What He Meant.

Bacon--Little says it is paying at
tention to small things that pays; what
did he mean?
Egbert-Oh, he married n wife who
was very small, but who had lots of
money.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
Only s25. 100 to San Frnncisco.

From Chicago via the North Western Line
Chicago & Northwestern Railway, the
famous California in 8 Days Route, June
20 to July 3, inclusive. on account of the c.
f. Convention. Similar rates will be made
eastbound. For full information apply to
ticket agents c. & NV. Rv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
NOn-COu initial.

us he an actor?" inquired the young
woman.
well, replied Miss Cayenne, thought
fully, that's what he calls himself in
the city directory. @-Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

Your wife gave us a splendid lecture
on cooking last evening. Why weren't
you there?"
81 was home with terrible attack OF
dyspepsia. "-Tit-Dits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
Record.

Mrs. Brush i have some of the home
lest china you ever saw. Iwish | could
get rid of it.
Mrs. Combe-Ill loan you my new
servant for a day or two.-N. Y. journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

you can't deny, though, that he is a
man of deep piety."
1T may be deep enough-it's tbs
other dimensions l object to."-Chicago
Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
A Tribe on Color.

ut looks like RAIN said the polite
milkman to the lady of the house.
This milk looks as if it had rained, :"
was the curt response.-Detroit Free
Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
A Widened Horizon.

when l was first married | thought
my wife was the only woman on earth"
How do you feel about it now?"
well, there's our cook. Chicago
Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
WELL NERSED.

Harry wonder how that dog feelR
to be led about by Miss Dasherton?
George-You ought to know. She
had you on string for about six
months.-Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
Classes of ToiIinE Masses.

Full many sweat to earn their bread,
But there are those who shirk;
While many sweat that they may get
Their bread ana never work
N. Y. Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
AS Time Changes.

When cremation becomes more general,
instead of it being; See that my graves
kept green" it will be: ooh, keep my
ashes bottled, love. "-Tammany Times
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

I'm afraid it's all up between Jones
and the rich widow"
Made one of his ridiculous breaks, 1
presumed"
Yes. He asked her if ne were the
only man she ever loved. "-Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

First Nighter-"The man who writes the
dramatic criticisms for your paper does not
know a good play from a bad one" Editor
Il know it, but what can we do2 He is
the only man on the staff who is tall enough
to see over the s."-Tit-B Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

Brown-Smth drinks like fish.
Jones-That's so; a fish never has to
pay for his drinks.-N. Y. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
How They Got There.

The heights that politicians reach
Were not attained by sudden flight;
The records of the men will teach
They worked their pulls with all their
might.
PHILADELPHIA Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

81 suppose you may say the honeymoon is
at an end when the husband begins to stay
out late at night" Not eWctly. 1t
doesn't really end until the wife can go to
sleep again without believing what he has
to say for himself Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

Natures like Daphne
A smile and a frown-
And when no ones looking
She dons a new gown.
Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

When shiftless people can't think of any
other way of annoying the ncighhors, they
get pup to howl through the night-Atch-
ison Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

Mother, do you think a cigar would
hurt me after my bath On. Y. Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
HNnI,c DiIIc are taSteless, mild efIec-
z1ooA D iiio tive. All druggists 26c.

Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Sold by all druggists Be to get Hoods.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05

dividual second; believing in making a
winning fight An able lawyer, loa.cal
d=mocrat, Hon. John C. Pugh. (Applauss)
MIR. Pugh was elected by reclamation,
and on taking THE chair, said:
This manifestation of your confide nee
lin my ability to discharge tbs duties of
the office Of president of this club is
indeed gratifying and highly apprect-
aded.
Although a native Alabamian, I am
but recently resident of ] effenrSon coun-
ty, and, therefore, confess my ignorance
of the affairs and conditions which pre-
vail here, and my inability to administer
the affairs of this office without the as
sistance and hearty co-operation of each
individual member OF this club. 1 shall
depemd upon you, gentlemen, for guld-
anoe in the means and way of success.
A HARD FIGHT.
I'm a few weeks adj true democrats Will
have hard fight to make in this county,
static and country. The time for agita-
ltion is ait hand. Our friends, the bank
ens, have begun III. They, too, are be-
ginning ito agitate against the Mckinley
administration of the CLEVELAND gold
standard policy. The light is beginning
Ito break in upon the darkness icf many
of our misguided southern bro hers, and
they are coming home ito the odd demo-
cratic Ship for safety.
THE fight DIS on, and this club will and
must take a leading part, not only in
this county, but in the state. We must
not lose sight of the principles involved;
must not sacrifice principles for men,
and must be careful to see and know
for what a candL date stands. Look we'll
to that; let none but loyal and unquaK-
fed democrats be put on duty and in
positions of trust and responsibility.
Personal ambitions must not domi-
nate this club, or it's usefulness IS de-
stroyed. This is an organization ccm-
posed of about 1000 sincere advocates
and believers in the last Chicago plat
form as the creed of democracy, and our
actions as an organization must be
united and harmonious.
IT deny that this club is an incubator
of candidates, or in the interest of any
man, but assert that it is the hot-houSe
and very warm ait that-of old-tme
democratic principles as given to us by
cur fathers for century.
1.-THE Jefferson County Bimetallic club
must send true men to the next demo-
cratic convention, who must again sound
THE alarm to the country at large, the
first call Ito arms of democratic hosts,
under the banner Of the Chicago plat
form and the leadership Of the matchless
William J. Bryan, our next president"
cloud applause)
w, C. Garrett, chairman of the execu-
tive committee, reported that clubs had
been organized in twenty-four beats of
the county.
Several new members were elected,
among whom were Prof. M. v. Henry
and Judge A. A Coleman.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05
kNTl-CATARRH
Highly Endorsed by Citizens and Druggist Of
Woodawn.

The City Pharmacy endorses Anti
Catarrh as follows:
The Alaskan Remedy Company:
.."GenItlemen-Your Anti-Catarrh lis
making friends rapidly at Woodlawn.
One of our customers who had almost
lost his voice, after giving 1T a trial is
unstinted in his praise of your remedy.
And lady customer of ours, who has
tried for years to cure herself of a
chronic case of catarrh-in fact, she was
confined to her bed with it, says 1T is the
best remedy she has ever used She is
row taking her second bottle, and is up
feeling as we'll as she ever did in her
Efe, and is positive that she will soon
be entirely rid of a loathsome disease
that has been the bane of her existence
for years. CITY PHARMACY"
The Oliver Drug Company kindly
whites us.
1.-The Alaskan Remedy Company:
Gentlemen-Please send us a case of
Anti-Catarrh. We have several Gus
toners who have used 1t with excellent
results and are anxious to continue the
treatment. OLIVER DRUG CO."
No remedy ever placed on the market
has gained favor with the public as rap
idly as Anti Catarrh. For the reason
that it fills want never supplied be-
fere-a positive specific for Chronic Ca
tarrh and kindred diseases All drug
gists, One Dollar.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05
EXAMINER REPORTS.
Shortages Found Which the officials Promise to
Make Good.

Special to The Age-Herald.
Nom gomery, Dec. 4.-Asststant State
Examiner Cowan reported to the COVER
nor today on his examination of the
books and accounts of the several county
officers of Talladega county
The investigation developed hat Odom
o. Riser, tax collector, owed the state
$lSO9S, which he had overlooked. The
examiner took occasion, however, to
compliment him on his energy in col
Letting escaped and insolvent taxes.
The examination of the books of J.
A. Woodward, tax collector of the coun-
ty from 1892 to 1896, showed that ex-
official to be due The state s269.65, the
deficit being the result of carelessness
and inferior bookkeeping.
w. E. Dickerson, sheriff of the county.
during the period from 1892 to 1896 was
found to be due the state $1771, growing
oha of overcharges in bills rendered to
and paid by the state.
THE accounts of the present sheriff,
w. A. Glover, were found to be correct
and free of errors.
Assistant State Examiner Eos Ter also
filed a report of his examtna ton of dhe
office of j. M. Howard, ex-tax collector
of DeKalb county. He found Mr.. How
ard to be due the ate, ON purely clerl-
cal errors, $16790, and due the county
a Similar amount.
All of the delinquent officials are pre-
pared to make their shortage good.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05
LET TO ANTHONY J. GORMAN
CONTRACT FOR BUILDING MARDI
GRAS FLOATS.
Electrical Parade Abandoned On Account of
Danger to Life-Floats VIII BE Shown
Of by Magnetism Lights.

AT a meeting of the committee ON de-
signs of the Carnival society, held yes
terday, the contract for building the
official floats for the Mardi Gsas cele-
bratbon was awarded 20 Anthony j. Cor
man, of st. Louis.
Mr.. German left last night for EVANS
Willie, Ind, where he is now engaged in
building floats for carnival parade.
He will return here about january l.,
and will at once begin work.
The idea of the electrical parade was
abandoned by the commits lee on account
of the danger connected with 1T. Official
reports from Chicago show that the
electrical parade held in that ely re-
suited in the death of four men.
1t was decided that the official parade
should consist eff seventeen magnificent
subj-c.s. which will be kept secret. The
money that would have been expended
on the electrical display will be used for
the purpose of illuminating the strsets
along the line of the parade.
These illuminatbons will consist of
many colored ma gnesian lign S that will
display the pageant to magnificent ad-
vantage.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05
BESSEMER BUDGET.
Robert |. Crook Undergoes Surgical Opera
ton at New Orleans.

Special to The Age-Heral
Bessemer, Dec. A letter was re-
ceived today from Captain Crook, saying
that his son, Robert L. Crook, had sue
cessfully undergone painful and diff
cult operation by three eminent sur
geons at New Orleans Wednesday.
The regular monithly meeting of the
United Charities will be held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. E. M. Owen on next Mon
day at p. m.
The monthly Montezuma university
reception will take place Monday night
The colored citizens have organized a
permanent organization for regularly
celebrating Emancipation day. It's Of
ficers are: W. w. Walker, president;
A. H. Harvey, vice-pres.dent; w. T..
Bibb, secretary; S. T. Dooley, treasurer,
and Jealry Jones, sergeant alarms.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05
BOTH LEGS BROKEN.
J. 0. Means Thrown From His Wagon-Bids
For Scaffold Let.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
DecaItur, Dec. Al. o. Means, a farm
er of this county, was thrown from his
wagon today and both legs broken in
two places Physicians consider his con-
dition serious.
Measurements have been male and
bids let for The gallows upon which Jess
Sugars win be hung December 81. He
is THE murderer who was sentenced at
the last term of court. This will be the
first hanging in Morgan county in twelve
or fifteen years.
The New Deeai ur Commercial club
has just received from the press 5000
40-page hand books of Morgan county,
and the two towns, setting forth thlsdr
advantages for home-seekers. The books
are profusely illustrated, with page half
tones and much good Us expected from
the distribution of the books in 1.-THE west
and northwest
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05
MURDERERSCOTT CAPTURED
Slayer of the SingIey Family
Apprehended.
THE MILITIA ORDERED OUT
Preparations Were Made in Hale County 10 Burn
Him at the Stake-Expected to
Arrive at Selma.

Special to The Age-Herald.
Selma, Dec. 4.-Bin Scott, wanted On
Hale county for the murder of the Sing
ley family last Tuesday, was captured
this evening about fifteen miles from
Marion by a negro named West Janes
Tie WIGS turned ovsr to Mr. Marshall,
who carried him to Marion and deliv-
cred him to Sheriff helms of Perry
county. The negro reached Marisn at
p. m. AS soon as 1T became known
that he was there much suppressed ex
element prevailed and 1t was openly
TALKED THAT an effort would be made to
take Scott frern the Jail and mete out
summary Justice ITO him. Sheriff helms,
becoming alarmed, Sthought 1t best to
get his prisoner awlay as socn as posi-
BILE, and az p. M, so the advices state,
started to Selma with the negro to lodge
him in the Jail here for safe keeping.
In Gree nsboro word WAS received that
the negro had been caught and was on
his way to that place. A large mob went
ouu on the road Ito wait for the fiend, but.
they waited in vain. Preparations had
been made and the intention was to burn
him at the stake. The sheriff of Perry
county, with his prisoner, is expected
here any moment, but at "a Nate hour
nothing had been seen of him.
Sheriff Lumpkin, of Dallas county,
has given orders that if Scott is brought
to Selma not to receive him at the coun-
| ty Jail. However, Chief- of-PoEce Daw
| SON will Shelter him in the city lookup
| if he reaches here until the early morn
| ing train leaves for Montgomery, when
he can go on and remain in perfect safe
| ty. There is no feeling of violence felt
| in Selma, but few persons knowing of
| the expectation of bringing him here.
| Last night Gov ohnston who is in the
| city, received kilograms notifying him
of the capture of Scott, and saying that
he was in Jail at Marion, Perry county.
mob was Thought to be on the way
from Hale county TO lynch the prisoner,
and the governor was requested to or
| der out the militia to protect Scott.
| He accordingly ordered a company ito
| report ito the sheriff of Perry county,
| but cautioned the sheriff net to call on
! the soldiers unless it was absolutely
| necessary that he should do so Ito pre-
| serve peace.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05
A. M. {. CONFERENCE.
Business Session at Montgomery Adjourned
Yesterday-Meet Next at Evergreen,

Special to The Age-Herald
Mon gomery, Dec. 4.-The Central Ala
bama conference of the African Method
ist Episcopal chul ch, south, which has
besn in session here since Wednesday,
adjourned its business session Tonight.
1t has been largely attended and cons.d-
enable church work has been done.
Tomorrow the pulpits of the various
colored churches in the city will be filled
by promin,ena visiting preachers and the
gospel will be sowed broadcast. Ever
green has been selected as the next place
of meeting.