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The age-herald., 1897-08-07
BY, FALLING SLATE

Mine Timberman and His Asnstant
 Were Xxi led. re-. Attenuation reached ihis city yesterday morning of the death of two men at Ish- kooda. by falling slate.
 MT. Daniel Gregg was what is known as a tinlberman and had. as his ass st1nt, a negro named Sadler. The men were working in mine No. 9. when ths slate ard 1srf in tlra roof caved in. killing bosh and injuring a negro.
 M. Gregg was sonrin-law of MT A. G. Morris. of Red mountain.
 It is aid that the mssn were propp5ag the weak places in the roof when it gave way They were dead when taken out from under the debris.
The age-herald., 1897-08-07
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 ommendation than a word from those who have visited him. The season is now we'll under way. The finestSsurf bathir g in the world fishing, boating and hunting unexceIled. Those desiring a few days outing at one of these delight full resorts should communicate with ". V. Lifsey, Div. Pass. Agt, Montgomery, Ala
The age-herald., 1897-08-07

The Meridian Herald wants the dogs taxed. sfaass5
 The Natchez carried sixteen bales of icof:pn gSo New orl ans on her has; trip.
 The New Anchor Line has pr. on a Handsome new stea mer, the H.ll City l IA blue rock shoc'-Ing tournament is an- hbnfised for August IT and IS at Altetsia.
 sDhs Mississippi river is rapidly rurhing 7np It's banks at Natchez arid Vickslburg |'alMr. Fletcher Bnochs. of Cop5ah. an aee1 and highly respected citiz-n, died on aWedrtesdayo
 0 Several persons have tiAd in Meddian during the past few days from. the ex- cassiveI heat q 4g5 @g A wall fell on coIored street hnnd in iNatch,z and crushed him So badly that it |1 is thought he will die. S9s staA rainstorm visited Nacchez the other ydaya and rain fell in such torrents as to beat through the roofs of houses 4iGg9ps suffering from the long drought in Neshoba. Corn in pllcss completely .dried up., Cotton also seriously injur1d.
 The Howard's shipyards have done a bigger business this year than for many years past, and still have contracts ahead.
 Gov. McI1aurin has fallen irto line and will make a strong effort to put stop to the lynching custom, which has long pre- vailed in that stadc.
 .wSe3.s Ter
 The Walthan Guaids. the crack mill tary company of Meridian gaw ball at Woodland Park "Wednesday night which was pronounced grand success. l. George Taylor, while driving across n sbridge near .Jaclcsdr, his oxe'i took fright and rushed off the bridge. throwing him aout and breaking his leg. The oxen wer~ said co have been maddensd by The hea,
 iAi ehe last. meeting of Natchez Lodge No. B.. Knights of Pythias. the following officers vereveected: Chancal,9- com nrander, Walter Rrtherford; master-srt- arms Louis Eng baslth: inner guard. Frank A Brica; outer guard. Charlas M. Sawyer. The o.her officers. much to the reg rttt' or tf1e' members. wsre not prsser,- to .nl;eted 5ilto their official stations. sifA- istte
The age-herald., 1897-08-07
ALABAMA NEWS.
Hehin's new school building is about completed.

Heain's new school building Is about completed.
 Pike county has balance of s7,2s2.27 in her treasury.
 Mss Emma H .nt, D. stmistr s t Lime rock died Tuesday.
 The people of centreville are clam bring for new depot.
 Mr G.lehrist has succeeded Mrs Ida Chen as postmaster at Geneva.
 Wild hogs have. been doing considerable damage'to crops around Weumpka.
 Columbia has form T company forehc puppose of putting up a feallizer fac- tory.
 Fafmers. say there will not be over half crop made in Lowndes county th.s year.
 Nats. John Pugh. near Grow Hill, fsrl from her buggy the ether day and broke her wrist
 saThs Times-Nems say there are 4Ss per- sons in Gsdsden who should, but do nos pays rect tax. aiDan Killgore assaulted and cut Ben Atkinson seriously with knife in Ed wardsville Monday. -is Itt sfrrrIei4r
 Bailiff Dick" Whorton, Beat 1. Gle burne county, was killed while attempt ing to arrest a moonshiner.
 Mrs. Mack Anderson was thrown from a wagcn in Piedmont and sustained in juries from which she may die.
 Rev. David Y. Wyatt, of Shelby, an -old and highly esteemed Cumberland Presbyterian minister, is dead ened in Cleburne county and considerable excitement exists among the people.
 Brewton is overrun with contractors to hid on the construction of the rev water works and electric light plant
 Vim, Haussner. of Chicago, has pur- chased a track of land near Edwards vile, Cleburne county, ard will make his home there.
 The recent storm that passed over Mo bile travelled sixty miles an hour and did considerable damage along the eastern shore of the bay i1 Iqhn p, Foster, of Calhoun county. has acuriositY a on the farm of a pea twenty five inches long. The vine came up voluntarily in his garden. f1 The, tax assessor of C,lllplan county las lraised the assessment on S4, ,1S0 acres of 'Jand assessed to s. Bowman, trustee. from $42s46e to $132, ,7S5. Beard of rev nue fsustainedsthe raise. The trustees will ap- peal.
 Considerable excitement was created near Perdido, Baldwin county, over the adisappearsnce of the little daughter of Peter Henderson An all night hunt was made for her by the family and neighbors and she was found about o'clock in'the morning coming out of her grandfathers house, where she had gone and fallen asleep.
 IA very disastrous storm passed over HaynSsville Thursday afternoon The cloud was funnel shaped, and moved in, a sopthwestery direction. Houses, fences. trees. and crops were laid low. Two new churches, Union and Baptist the laiLe CT just completed at a cost of $25, 900, are to- ltal wrecks, Many residences and busi- ness houses left standing were s;riously damaged. No death reported If you have a run down system build it up
The age-herald., 1897-08-07
DAILY BULLETIN.
Cheap Summer Excursion Rates to the East
 via the Southern Railway.

On Aug. 12 h. 18th and 14th the South ern Railway, short line to the east and northeast, will sell round trip tickets to Washington, Norfolk, and Richmond at the low rate of one fare for the round trip, final limit fifteen days from da, e of sale.
 Take advantage of this low rate for a short summer outing.
 Pullman sleepers, vestibule trains, and excellent schedules. For detailed infor- nation call at passenger office, No. ' North Twentieth stree,, or write
 J. P. BILLUPS, Tray. Pass. Agt. S-4-td. Birmingham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1897-08-07
TO THE SEASHORE.

Special excursion tickets are now on sale by the Plant system to St. Simons. 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., 1897-08-07
NATIONAL REUNION OF THE BLUE
 AND GRAY.

At Springfield, Mo-, August 9th to 1Ith, inclusive. The Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad company will sell round trip tickets to Springfield at rate of on August 7th, Sth and 9th, limited to the 18th for return Tickets will be sold oh August 9th, 10th and 11th from Birmfng- ham, Aberdeen, Tupelo, Holly Springs and Memphis at rate of one fare, with 15 days return limit. J. E. Lockwood,A
 G. F. A. Memphis Route Kansas City.
The age-herald., 1897-08-07
WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance it may be best to render it promptly.s but one should remember to use evensTthe most perfect remedies only when needed. a; The best and most simple and gentle remedy is the Sryup of Figs, manufactured by the California Fig, SyruD cofnpany.
The age-herald., 1897-08-07
Birmie gfiam vs. Weldon. N. c.

rfa9 tAfoGeevsr Furniture company the large Furniture irf7tallm mt hnusa, at 1901 to 1908 First avenue. had stranger to walk i,, their ma ammota establishment a few days ago and priced their furns urs Their prices wer,e so remarlol bls that he bough- several suits. ons among thennlta very handsome suit, Much to their sur p.dle, after he paid for them he gava his address and ord T to ship to Weldon. N c. This speaks voluiTefs for he higl cl ss goods they are selling at such low prizes.
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The age-herald., 1897-08-07
Cheap Summer Excursion Rates to the East
 via Alabama Great Southern Railroad.

On Aug 18th, 18th and 14th the Alabama Greaat Sou;hern will sell tickets to Wash ington, Norfolk and Richmond at ehe low rate of one fare for round trip with a final limit of fifteen days from date of sale. ssf 4. ...r- f5,sa
 ,pyestibuled trains, splendid service and convenient schedules.
 ing cars through without change r For further informa ton call at she pas senger office, No Nor.h Twentieth st., orwritc to le tss C.W, BIIIlaELMER,
 Birmingham, Ala. Telephone No. S46. S-4-td.
The age-herald., 1897-08-07
The Rich or the Poor

All can fare alike. You can furnish your house from cellartto garrett by paying a small amount dow n and the balance on cosy wsskly or DsYnhIy pa yments, The McGeever Furniture company, the low price instai'm-pt house, 1894 to 1908 First avrnur. Phone 256. S-7-2t
The age-herald., 1897-08-07
LA. J. CAMP, City Clerk.

The handsomeSt extension dinirg table for the money can be found ar the Me Geever ,Funfturs company's low price iri- stalllrcnt house. 1894 to 1908 Firs, avenue 'Phone 256. la...l.-.. U !. ....... S-I-2s
The age-herald., 1897-08-07
N- -r 'fl'1r-rl Power Tn Aucien. Ar-oyys.

A,i51 feet orly tho best sranish arintr could resist Sie Engl7sS arrow. Many museums hayo steel corseiets pierced tbr..'iga by g. a-rnw.
The age-herald., 1897-08-07
Proclamation By the Mayor.
City of Birmingham.
 Office of Mayor.


 Office of Mayor. Whereas, By authority vested in the mayor and aldermen of Birmingham, by the general assembly of Alabama. com pulsory vaccination has been'ordered of all persons within the corporate limits of this ely; and
 Whereas, For the perfect safety of all the people from danger of iih: contagion now prevalept, fit is believed. neceesary that the work of vaccination .shon be thorough and complute;' e,~ 'o T'as
 Now. therefone, I. F. V. Evans, mayor of the said ct.y. do hereby issue this my proclamn tion, calling, upon. all citizens Of Birmingham to aid the officers of she law in detecting any failure on the part of any one to comply with ths require merits of the law. .zr5 4a -,unsss
 And do furshsr give notice That off, cers shall require each and every person to furnish evidence of having b. en suc- cessfully vaccinated; and in ordepSo save Inconvenience or annoyance persons who have been successfully yaccinatd are re- quested to ob:ain certificates from their physicians to that effed. and to present the anre to officers upon d mand.
 Witness my hand and seal of che mayor and aldermen of Birmingham, this Au- gust 6, A. D., 1897.
 tscaD F. v, EVANS. Mayor IA J. CAMP City Clerk
The age-herald., 1897-08-07
QUEEN & CRESCENT ROUTE.
Shortest and Quickest Line to Cincin- nati-Convenient Schedules to
 Louisville.

The Alabama Great Southern Railroad with it's connections, formerly the Queen & Crescent Route, is the shortest and quickest line from Birmingham to Cincin-- , nat A 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 Cose connection at Lexington with chair car for Louisville, arriving Louisville at 8:l5 D. m.
 The train leaving Birmingham al PAS D. m carries Pullman sleeping cars Bir-. { s mingham to Cincinnati, arriving Cincrl- natl 7:30 a, m. Pullman union s,eepifg car Chattanooga to Louisville on this train, arriving Louisville 7:55 a. m. s:.a For comfort and speed travel via the, .- Queen & Crescent Route. .l5.f
 c. M. BILLHEIMER. Travelling Passenger Agent, No. Nor h i,.s, I. Twentieth St. Telephone S46
 The new tug '.Isabelle" and fine s,oop. 3s; ss;sw with large, roomy cabin. accommodating sa1s1o to 15.spersons, including good cook fish. safs ing nets. etc. can be secured at S25 per day for cruise on Mississippi Sound. Magnifi- .., s.a ~ cent fishing ana surf bathing. Get ID party. For particulars address
 CAPTAIN s. A. BARLOW.
 76 St. Francis St, Mobile. Ala 7-23-eod-10t
The age-herald., 1897-08-07
l'nnrecedented.

Never before have such low. rates bsen made to New York as are TOW beina bf- fered by the CsnI.Tal of Georgia Railway company. Only S29.75 for the round trip. The route is vsa Savannah. from which place yoa, take the elegant steamships of hbe Ocean Stesi,mship company. whose basI.s are far superior to any hing on ,th 2 Atlantas cos;,f. ,Accommodalioas "A .t.are given on thsSe beats t..at can be -equaItRd only bv the best hthels of ths farg II aeE- ies. nhe rate of s29.T5 inc udes your meals and stale rooms on board ship. Reduced rake tickets will te sold only on August g. 10,s'12 ard 13, good to return on any e the steamers within tw nty days from dsla of sale. For further inform stios . call at 1916 Morris avenue, elephona 37s
 SOLlON JACOBS
 Commercial Agsrlt Central of C. org.a Railway Company. scs - S-5to13 4efy
The age-herald., 1897-08-07
MOUNT :. LOOKOUT :. INSTITUTE,
FOR YOUNG LADIES. GADSDEN, ALABAMA.

Situated upon one of the peaks of this famous mountain. enjoys a location un- surpassed for HEALTH and beauty of sur roundngs No malaria, hence parents from the lower counties and farther South should send in their daughters, and we will return them stronger and more vigorous in body as well as in mind. Noble build ings, formerly Belleview or Jones College, with all modern conveniences, baths, cleo tric lights, etc. An ideal home school with nine departments, each in charge of spec ialists from leading colleges and conserv- atories. Opens September 15, 1S97 Terms to suit the times. For other information, address ep.5
 GEORGIETTE CLARKE Principal, 7-27-d-6t-wky-1m. Gadsden, Ala
The age-herald., 1897-08-07
Cheap fries to wsshr-tor ScrfoIk q. d sich-

? on,Aug.12,h. 1ssh and 14th the south- strn sRsilway will sell round trip tic. ats. final limit fit en da, ! rom date of sale.
 J. P. BILLuPS. T P. A.. 8-4-td. Birmins am. Ala.
The age-herald., 1897-08-07

a George Taylor while driving across n sbridge near .Ja aclcsar, llis oxei took fright
 and rushed off the br.dgs. throwing him out and breaking his leg. The oxen were
 said co have been maddensd by he hca,
The age-herald., 1897-08-07
MISSISSIPPI NEWS.

If you have run down system build it u and gain new life with Hoods Sarsaparills
The age-herald., 1897-08-07

Rev. David Y. Wyatt, of Shelby, an -old and highly esteemed Cumberland Presbyterian minister; is dead.
The age-herald., 1897-08-07

The Walthall Guaids. the crack mill tary company of Meridian. gav: q ball at Woodland Park Wednesday night, which was pronounced grand success.
The age-herald., 1897-08-07

Very rich veins of gold have been op- ened in Cleburne county and considerable excitement exists among the people,
The age-herald., 1897-08-07

Brewton is overrun with contractors to hid on the construction of the rev water works and electric light plant
The age-herald., 1897-08-07

Gov. McT3aurin has fallen iri.o line and will make a strong effort to put stop to the lynching custom, which has long pre- vailed in that state.
The age-herald., 1897-08-07

Mrs. Mack Anderson was thrown from wagcn in Piedmont and sustained in- juries from which she may die.
The age-herald., 1897-08-07

' ! ' v Fi-+
 The Meridian Herald wants the dogs taxed. sfsasr=
The age-herald., 1897-08-07

Wm. Haussner. of Chicago, has pur- chased track of land near Edwards vile, Cleburne county, ard will make his home there.
The age-herald., 1897-08-07

Considerable excitement was created near tPerdido, Baldwin county, over the of the little daughter of Peter Henderson An all night hunt was made for her by the family and neighbors, and she was found about 6 o'clock in the morning coming out of her grandfather's house. where she had gone and fallen asleep.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-23
The Wonders of Science
Lung Troubles and Consumption Can be
Cured.
An Eminent Ne,r York Chemist and Scientist
Makes Free 0ft1' 10 our Readers.

The distinguished New York chemist. t. A.
Slocum. demonstrating his discovery Of II re-
Liable aud absolute cure for Consumption
pulmonary Tuberculosis aud all bronchial,
throat, lung and chest discusses. stubborn
coughs. catarrhal affections, general decline
and weakness, loss of tlesh, and ull conditions
of wasting away. will seud THREE FREE
BOTTLES (all differently of his New Dfscov-
cries 10 any afflicted reader of the SPIRIT OF
JEFFERSON writing for them
His New Scientific Treatment " has cured
thousands permanently by its timely use. and
considers it n simple professional duty to
suffering humanity TO Gouatc trial of his in
falliblc cure.
Science daily develops wonders, and
THE great chemist, patiently experimenting
for years. has produced results rs beneficial to
humanity rs can he claimed by any modern
genius. His assertion that lung troubles and
consumption are curahle in any climate is
proven by. heartfelt letters of gratitude"
filed in his American and European lahora-
tories in thousands from those cured in all
parts OF the world.
Medical experts concede that bronchial,
chest and lung troubles lead to Consumption,
which, uninterrupted, means speedy and Ger
tain death
Simply write to T. a. Slocum. NJ C., eS
Pine street, New York, giving postoffice pud
express address. and the free medicine will be
promptly sent. Sufferers should take instant
advantage OF his generous proposition
Please tell ,ne Doctor that you saw his offer
in tue SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON. Jly 2T-ly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-23
The WRITERS.

James Lane Allen. tho novelist will
soon visit England
The London World reports that Rud-
ward Kipling. who has been cycling In
Dorsetshire with Thomas Hardy. is nego-
tiating for the purchase of house and
grounds at Rodwell, near Dorchester.
Sir Edwin Arnold has further cemented
his marriage with his Japanese wife by
having the marriage ceremony performed
in English, according to the English law.
The japanese rite consists of the two peo-
pie drinking a cup of tea.
w S. Gilbert, the noted humorist. is
the possessor of ono of the most beautiful
houses near London The author of - Pima
fore" always works in his library seated
not at n desk, but in comfortable ARM
chair with writing pad on his knee
Maurus Jokai has gifts of the tongue as
well as of the pen. He was introduced to
Kaiser Wilhelm when the latter visited
Budapest but was called away to speak
to the Archduchess Maria Josef Return
ing. he said in apology, Your majesty
must excuse me. but my allegiance to Ia
dies comes even before my allegiance to
monarchs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-23
PERT PERSONALS.

Sausage Maker Luetgert has defed the
law to do its Recommendations City
Times
Edwin Arnold, having married a native,
will have somebody to listen to his Jap
anese poems. New York Journal
Miss Cisneros secured freedom by dom
ming male attire. Dr. Mary Walker has
always insisted that women could hasten
their emancipation by wearing trousers
Kansas City Journal
Lieutenant Peary insists on being al
lowed five years in which to discover tho
north pole There is really no occasion for
all this hurry on his part. The pole Is on
ice and won't spoil perhaps for century
yet.-Chicago Chronicle
The Prince OF Wales renowned as god
father the world, the flesh and the devil ON
behalf of that Marlborough baby. This Is
a pretty broad contract even fol" Tummy"
Wales to undertake If the youngster In
herits any OF the traits OF the first John
Churchill. duke of Marlborough.-Phila-
delphia Press
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-23
ANIMAL LIFE.

Giraffes are from 10 to 16 feet from the
ground to the tip of their horns Speci-
mems from Is to % feet have been known
The canary is delicate bird. extremely
subject to diseases caused by chills and
drafts, and seldom lives more than eight
years.
The common American deer is from A
to feet in length, and it is singular
fact that the antlers of some species have
q greater breadth than the length OF the
animals body.
The average size of the kangaroo is from
to feet in height Specimens from
to 2 feet are frequently met with on the
Australian plains A kangaroo has been
known to make q leap OF 80 feet.
Tho golden humming bird of Central
America is the smallest bird in the world
1t is flve-eighths of an inch from beak to
tail, and its wings spread almost an inch
1t is only a trifle larger than bluebottle
1y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-23
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restoring
the tired out nervous system to a healthy
vigor is Electric Bitters. This medicine
is purely vegetable, acts by giving tone
to the nerve centres in the stom-
ach, gently stimulates the Liver and
Kidneys, and aids these organs in throw
ing off impurities in the blood. Electric
Bitters improves the appetite, aids diges-
have tried it as the very best blood puri-
fer and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for
5oc. or $500 per bottle at Lights Drug
Store
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-23
My Foundry Department.

VIII make oil kinds of Castings from pat
terms or old pieces of casting. Also have pat
terms for Crate Bars for Traction or Portable
Engines of Tricks make and others. Make
sash Weights for Buildings of all sizes, in
large quantities lower than the lowest, and
am prepared to make all kind of Brass Cast
ings | keep on hand the Challenge Pump,
and Water Elevator and Purifier, for deep
Wells and Cisterns. of which have all ex-
ira Chains. Cranks. Wheels. &C.
Agent for the GROWN WHEAT DRILL
Would be pleased If any one in need of Drill
before purchasing elsewhere would give me
call.
W.li thank the public generally for share
of their patronage. Yours respectfully,
JOHN G.. WELLER.
Address P o. Box 81.
September IL 1889.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-23
RLACKSMlTHINC.

Light or Heavy, in frst-class manner
Special attention paid to Repairing Mill
spindIes have one of the latest improved
Turning Lathes which cannot be cxcclled in
the State for Turning Iron ard Chasing Screws,
large and small either Iron or Brass. Keep
on hand Pipe of all sizes, and am prepared to
Cut Threads or Screws or the same, also
keep on hand all kinds of BRASS Cocks; Globe.
Angle and Check Valves of Jenkin-' Bros. Pa
tent Seats of philadelphia; all sold under
guarantee of thirty days, aud if not found sat
fsfactory return and will refund the amount
paid. i keep in stock Packing of different
kinds for making Steam-Tight Joints; also
manufacture the Sun-Fish Plow, improved. in
three different sizes, as follows: Heavy
Three-Horse, Two and Three, and regular