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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29
.Estray Notice.

The State of Alabama, Jefferson county.
Probate Court. Taken up by ]. w. Farley
on the 18th day of August, 1897, and cstray
ed before A. j. Batson, a Justice of the
Peace for Precinct No. Z, two certain mules
described as follows: One black horse mnle
mare mule Az hands high. age two years.
And valued at $50.
Witness my hand this 18th day of August,
1877 NJ. T.. PORTER,
Judge of Probate for jefferson County.
aug26-1w2w
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29

under the democratic administration. will
remain temporarily after DIR. Hughes
takes charge 1t is not known whether
DR.. Hughes will announce his choice on
the day of his initiation into office or
whether he will wait until Mr. Cruik-
shank steps down and out. He has been
approached many times on this matter,
but will give out absolutely no tangible
informa ton. a 4 AD -.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29
Quarantine Raised,
The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
Admission, Aug. 2S.-The city authori-
ties this morning raised the quarantine,
which has been in force for about three
weeks, against points infected with the
smallpox.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29
Estray Notice.

The state Of, Of Alabama, Jefferson County.
TaRen up by F. w. Smith on the slst day
of July, 1897 and estrayed before u. K.
Weaver, justice of the peace for pre-
mule, blind in left eye, white spot on bacl
made by saddle, about 12 years old, abou.
IA hands hight and valued at $780,
Witness my hand this 18th day of Aug.
1897.
S-13-eow-3t. M. II. PORTER.
Judge of Probate Court for Jeffersor.s
County.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29
Horse Fell on Him.

Special to The Age-Herald.
Huntsville, Aug. 2S.-Alex Smith, aged
50, prominent citizen of Lawrence
county, was killed last night by horse.
Smith was riding the animal when it
fell over on its side, MASKING Smith far
fullv
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29
Estray Notice.

The State of Alabama. Jefferson County.
Probate Court.
Taken tp by John Taft on the Stl day Of
August, 1897 and estrayed before IN. IL.
Duke justice of the peace for Precinct
No. 81. a certain bay mare ABOUT Il years
face, split in right ear and valued at $50.
Witness my hand this 18th day of Au-
gust 1897. M. 7. PORTER,
Judge of Probate for Jefferson County.
S-l9-oaw-3w
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29
MISSISSIPPI NEWS.


Hon. A. ]. Russen is being urged for
the senatorship.
The Mississippi cotton seed oil men are
holding meeting in Memphis.
The encampment alt vicksburg closed
Friday with sham BATTLE.
! The street railway company of
Meridian are contemplating extending
their service
wv H. Teagarden, "a well-known insur-
ance man of jackson. died recently at
Battle Creek, Mich. yca ~
Now, thai, the bonds have been issued
to bui9d sewers in jackson petition IL
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29
They All DO It!

some two One
advsrt herself by getting
sermons by
herself by
kick
am.
o to
when
goods
in
hot fer do
QaICuS DTy Goods Co.
1913 Second Avenue.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29
ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
"a. 6 NJ. college.)
ALABAMA.

"a. & NJ. College.)
AUBURN. ALABAMA.
THE SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER Is.
The following deGree courses are offered:
1-Course in Chemistry and Agriculture.
2Course In Civil Engineering.
3-Course in Electrical and Mechanical
Engineering.
4-Genera1 Course dncluding Latin.
French and German)
= 5-Course in Pharmacy.
Well equipped laboratories are establish
ed for all the Scientific Departments
For catalogue, address
WIN. Leroy BROUN,
7-14-tues-thur-10t President.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29

A petition is being circulated in Merid-
ian protesting against the removal of
E. Y. Martin to make room for II. II.
Harring ton.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29

Much complaint is being made about
the way the occupants of the Russell
county Jail deport themselves. 1t is said
that every evening, from about dark I'M
til late in the night, they are very noisy
singing, laughing, talking and yelling
1t is also said that their language is not
of the cleaneSt
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29
Buy Shoes
! Of NJ. P. Messer, "The
Feet Filter" 2OIO Sec
ond avenue. Prices 15c
to 81. so for the best
L Shoes on the market.
a We sell for cash is why
a We sell SO cheap.
Aug. 30, ct.
South Highland Academy

A select limited school for both ssxes,
opens its tenth session Sept. H. Two de-
partments, academic and loewr, prepares
for college. For catalogue, address
JOEL C. DuBoSE, A. M, Prin..
Cor. 10th st. G. Ave. K, Birmingham, Ala.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29

being circulated TO prevent their con-
struction.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29

works to the yards of the Southern rail-
road Thursday evening for shipment
north. This plant is now running full
time and employing about 500 men.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29

COUNT OK a peo7-i ar 50 -elmen q the genus
hori7 uo in ARKANSAS:
There is a d-moarat in Arkansas
NAMED Hartsel, Vito refused to use his
Sunday per diem as legl.slsl or, but re-
turned i, to me set5el fund The tan
cent museum MA are h5t after him. He
is iIi1eed the leading curiosity of the gov
errment."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29

M. White, cf trhe NJ M on Advertiser, Is
very sc9lcJaJais about its sub-f.bers moral
sanding. Ut says:
I'VE heard preacher say me other day
SAT- no man GOULD &c, to heaven with an
o.her mans money in his pocket or rid
ing another mans horse. If this is true,
and we believe 1T is, we lament the con-
ditl.on of some OF oursu5srbers."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29
WlTRaTHE ALABAMA EDITORS.
What the Clever Fellows Are Writing and
Thinking About.

There are politics and politics, some
good. others bah. The Monroe Journal
thinks THAT Congressman Howard dabb-es
in The \ ter IL. says:
''Congru IRAN H.sa:-Ti says ne is dis
gustcd wi Il POI tics An exchange sug-
g-Li1a that Inc kird he deals in IS enough
to disgust anycs1y"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29

The encampment alt vicksburg CLOSED
Friday with a sham BATTLE.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29

Now, that the bonds have been issued
to build sewers in jackson petition Il
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29

The Mississippi COTTON seed oil men al
holding meeting in Memphis.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-29
Are the Gold Fields of CIeburne
and Randolph.
INVITING TO PROSPECT0RS
Is the Arbocoochee District-State GeoIogst
Now Examining The Land-SeveraI
Companies Already in
the Field.

Special to The Age-H Herald.
Arbacoochee, Ala, Aug. 2S.-Some fifty
bama just. around the little village of
Arbacoochee thronged with gold worship
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-25

The better the cook the greater his econ
omy.
Salt meat must be particularly slowly
cooked.
Tho hampers of Etovc must be pushed
In when only a small fire Is needed,
Apples are less liable TO break when being
cored Il they are not peeled till atterward.
MIX should always be brought slowly 10
the boil. Il viii then appear far more
creamy.
II grease 10 spiashed on stove. little
salt sprinlSlcd on 1t prevents any uppleas-
ant smpiL
a newspaper is a capital thing 10 rub
with. II absorbs the grease aud polishea ut
the same time.
All internal parts OF animals, such Az
hearts, etc. spoil quickly, and aru best par
boiled at once
The vinegar LETT over from pioklod wal
nuts ana onions is Invaluable for flayoring
stews and hashcs
II Is n mistake 10 buy young chicken for
slowing when an old fowl docs quite as
woll, and Is twice the size and is also
cheaper
Ducks eggs can often be used with adj
vantage in making custards. puddlngs, etc.
They are larger. and the color and flavor
arc often richer
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-25
Kind of Cotton to- Plant.

Ambia, Texas, November 2S.-The Egyp-
tiam cotton was tried in this county this
year and proved failure. And it is safe
to say that it will not be planted again
here Having been interested In raising
cotton all of my life, have experimental
with several different kinds. l think I
know what is best to plant for profit.
Warmers big boil and Warmers extra long
staple cotton are best can get. The yield
this year, 1897, wes bale per acre.
visited the farm of Mr.. s. e. Warner
at Roxton, Texas. He is the originator and
proprietor OF this cotton and l find that
he Is scientific intensive planter Of this
county, and has carefully improved the
quality each year Of this big boil, extra
long staple cotton.
Until now he says 1t Is the best and
longest staple upland cotton he has ever
seen. Certainly the best that has ever come
to this county. The stalk is long and lin
Der and branching. His yield this year was
a bale per acre. Length OF staple Ia inches.
This cotton sells from 2 to 3 cents pee
pound more than the short staple and 1t
doesn't cost any more to raise good cotton
than It does sorry stuff. With success to
The Post. Yours truly. Milt Martin.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-25
ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
MONTH"; TEXAS MErHopIsTs ARE
IN SESSION AT DALLAS.
Special Thanksgiving Service WIN
he Conducted by nishop Grau-
berry This Morning.

Dallas. Texas. November 2l,--The North
Texas annual conference OF the Methods
ist Episcopal church, South. convened in
the First Church of Dallas at o'clock
this morning and will continue I'VE days
Several hundred delegates ami many
visitors are In attendance Bishop John
c. Cranberry of Virginia VIII preside over
the conference. There arr scores OF other
prominent preachers in attendance among
them Or. John j. Tieert OF the theologicol
department OF Vanderbilt university. Bisb-
op Joseph Scott Key o: sherman and a
dozen presiding elders.
The opening sermon this morning waa
preached by Bishop CRANBERRY. who con-
graduated his Texas oo-workers upon the
growth of the church In tho state aud
work that has been done Nothing but a
general handshaking and exchange of good
wishes has been attempted today.
Special Thanksgiving services. presided
over by Bishop Cranberry. VIII be held
tomorrow The conference is already one
OF the largest In the history OF the church
IN North Texas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-25
GOLD MINES IN UyALDE.
The ORE Is Said 10 Be Very vslusbls
aad Nearly Free.
WORK IS BEING VIGOROUSLY PUSHED


Uvalde, Texas. November %. -COnsidcra-
Die excitement exists over tho gold dis
covcry rumors In Uvaldc county. 1t 10
reported NON both reliable and unreiia-
Bile sourss that the great quartz and Dor.
phyritic leads In the mountains above town
arc rich With FREQ gold ore Several MIN
eng camps have been sr&tahiishad and
work is being prosecuted with vigor. one
shaft has been sunk to depth Of 200
feet A number OF assays that have been
maize from this shaft have recently cx-
cltcd The operatives. who are carefully
preserving all ore taken out Tho Clark
aud obrion mnc has been carried 10
depth OF forty feet. and they are now
deiving monstruue tunnel IN the moun-
tain. This mine n believed to no the
richest found.
On visiting the said mine, the Post cor
respondent found tho work to have been
cone an stated. In an interview with
Joe Clark, one OF the Operatives, rs gave
out some figures On assays tina. have been
made that seem almost fabulous In New
81 the vast amount OF orc found There
Is no doubt about some orc containing
gold being found, hence the question Is,
now much? Some conservatives think
the amount win not pay. The general
si'nHpi' is INST NNHius county VIII soon
be profitable mining district. \ num-
Der OF prospectors are at work and New
York capitalists have an agent here IN
ycstigat,ng
Clark and obrion have refused an Offer
OF 10000 for their claim on Indian creek,
Several claims are being located and others
are being surveyed The situation Is aus
picious, but the reports and rumors have
not been sufficiently authenticated In an
opcii way 10 be made the bnsis OF sen
sation-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-25
BURIAL OF MIR. EVANS.
"a Most Highly Respected In
Williamson County.

,,,, "s. hRhiy respected In
~ Couh'y.
r Texas november ga large and
ting concourse OF people followed
mains Of Mr. Thomas EVANS % tha
|ent a, eh,,,ab .. ~ Wv
1 M i cemetery soutn OF
\. John Hudson n, po,ra Pol, :,
AIloh ch,.ncb os u,rioh ,h,,n.b NJ
- W.
"ss d number hav'fng united WITH
lmperiand Presbyterian church at
are in 1873.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-25
CON FESSES MURDER
A YOUNG MAN JAILED ON THE
CHARGE
Celeste Was l.. u. stonccypher
and lie Killed Him.

Greenville. Texas, November "a Charley
Little, young man raised In Hunt county
has been arrested and Jailed on the charge
OF having committed the mysterious murder
of man near Celeste on the night Of No
vember IL.
He was captured In Lamar county last
evening and brought here this evening, and
to the officer making the arrest ho con-
fessed the killing, claiming Il resulted from
a game of cards. The man killed. Little
says. was l.. d. Stoneeyphcr. barber by
trade and from Missouri.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-25
WEBSTER LOCALS.

~ asa Again Playing Havoc.
ort strawberry Crop.
q Texas, November 24,--Ths dis
w horses which was checked by
weather. has broken ou; again
y nave died recently. Altogether
yen horses have been lost bn this
[e picking will nrohaoly end the
.op AZ this place. While some
~ been white with cotton and
ss nave resolved very setisfac-
n otasrs have been disappoint-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-25
CHILD BADLY BURNED.
Attempted tn start a Fire with
Kerosene.

Attempted tn start a Fire with
Kerosene.
Brenharn. Texas, November 24.--At the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Iiammermann, In
the southeastern part OF the city, Wednes-
day at 1915. their little 7-year- daugh-
ter Rosa attempted to light the Kitchen fire
with Kerosene and spilled lot Of It on her
clothing. When the fire was ignited her
clothing caught and the cruel flames fast
consumed her outer garments and eat their
way into her flesh, her thigh stomach.
breast, right arm. SHOULDER and hand, all
coming In contact with the flames, and
were burned until the skin rolled on In
large flakes.
DR.. Graul was summoned and dressed the
wounds OF the little sufferer, who at last
accounts was resting as we'll as could be ex-
pectcd under the circumstances.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-25

e Il ~ crop. which va undx.,,1 . n,
cu ~, sncft a many nelds by ths 6funtS. :
MnlIe Me strawberry scfosSS ~ -.
H 49, reduced BY thu drouth' ~ paerts
.nAt we're set out telore the res8nt 49,
are erowine finely. The CROP hers tbis
; ssaf VII probably b much snalier tnsn
ING warm weather d tho past two week.
nss caused many peach trees 20 bloon
c wr,en may greatly damage next years
Mr. Perkins, who has purchased The
nenner place. arrived in Webster last wect
- ~. ~ ScOrasxa ne brought with Lin Z
I. 5000 y q uLe Fercherun horses. which
Mrs. John Ncwrnan AZ Birin' n, -,
9as oeen visiting her son, Mr., stdney
homo Tuesday. go -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-25
yictorin,a Flower show.

Victoria, Texas. November 24.-The
flower show given by the Ladies' Aid soci-
ETY. of the Presbyterian church at Mr..
Frank Henry's book store yesterday proved
quite success, the display of flowers, es-
pecially roses and chrysanthemums. being
noticeably fine, though not as large as ex-
pected. The prizes were awarded as FOL
peciaIly roses. and chrysanthemums. being
'.PhiIadelphia, Mrs. Theodore BUTLER; best
collection Miss Katie BUTLER; best single
rose, "The Bride" Mrs a. Lowe; best col
lection, Mrs. w. A. Wood.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-25
Hunt.yiIIe,s water works.

Huntsville, Texas, November 24.-The
city council met in special session last night
to arrange regarding the water works. Mt.
]. F. Weed consulting engineer, was pres
ent, as was also Colonel A. T. Mckinney.
The council first purchased lot from Colo
mel Mckinney on which to erect the stand
pipe in South Huntsville, after which Mr..
Weed submitted plans showing how the
mains could be run, which were received.
There will be twenty-six fire plugs. Bids
for furnishing water will be received at an
other meeting.
Mr.. A. ]. Lomax, one OF this city's busi-
ness men, left today for Central Texas,
where he is to take unto himself life
mariner.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-25
|DrrIoN or THE WOUNDED.
Gernid Is Regaining Hi

Her1id tx Regaining HIS
strength slowly.
Texas, November '4.-Judge Ger
improving as fast as a man could
wounds he has. and there is no APP
Pon Of serious results. Great care
Fen by the surgeons in amputating
second amputation being neces-
insure sound bone and flesh The
4 cut OH first about one inch above
Nv Joint, but the bone at that point
small crack. and they went two
|er,ner up and found the bone sound
o.her substances healthy. Both
ens We're performed at one opera
ne wounded man, as reported at
4, rallied splendidIy. He has never
.arming symptom since and is re-
II excellent condition today.
SER, the negro who was shot In
suclaentally during the Gerald
Sssie. never took his bed on ac-
he wound The ball entered the
as right leg and penetrated about
Today. = o' W 'ne
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-25
TWO ACCIDENTS.

One Man Hurt BY = Hor~e, Anctner
while ~ Work.
Lockhart, Texas. November 2l.-Yestsr-
aay morning as Mr.. s. b. Owens and Mr..
Jess Connolly were coming to town In Z
jumper the horse became frightened and
began to kick. Mr.. Owens was kicked in
the face and knocked out Of the Jumper,
which was torn literally TO pieces. Mr..
owens was painfully and seriously injured,
Mr. Connolly was more fortunate and was
unhvrt. l1
Yesterday Mr.. Ryncr Chew. the eldest
son of Mr.. A. R. Chew, one OF the pro-
prietors Of the City Oil mills, met with a
SAD accident While loading oil meal In
sacks onto wagon. be fell and broke his
leg at the knee Joint. II the surgeons sue
coed IN saving his leg he will have stiff
limb all his life. The young man was for
tunate enough TO have an accident In
surance policy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-25

A~~S Nrc rWu1u ~ - - S~8D4u@~-S&
a. Are Men. 4; ss
8 Washington, November Sy.--Asajatnut Y
ppstsnastor General Henth has trans1nltte8
i. ~. 4, 80. e N :, $780, T
- $500 s.soA - ~
government comprehensive report on tbs
employment OF women In the government
service. He states that there are 11,O2s
pcetofficea Ia the United States, ~ each
OF which there are several employees. who
lawfully may be either men or women,
postmasters ut third and fourth -claxs post
offices select their own employees with0ut
consulting tho department, ami II IL &C.
coringly impossible TO give the exact NUM-
Der OF women employed In the postal ser.
vice. There are. however 1910 women poat-
masters aud perhaps $4,000 women to whom
the oath OF office has been administered 70
qualify them to assist In conducting the
business OF the postoffioce There are l67
women employed 10 this postoffice depart
ment proper, Women, the report says, are
employed In all branches OF the pcatal SER
Vice rxCsst,f N = tftfer rnrriarx riarkS In fhn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-25
4 cHILD,s LIFE CRASHED OUT.
stepped in front Of Moving street

San Antonio. Texas. November 24.--Tho
life Of an s-year-old school girl, Hattie
Wilburn, was crushed out by an electric
street car near the San Antonio and Aran-
sas Pass depot this morning. The girl was
on her way TO school and was playfully rid
Ing ON the hind end OF wood wagon, Near
the corner OF South Alamo and Guenther
streets the wagon met street car going at
a moderate speed in the opposite direction
The girl. not seeing the car. stepped from
behind the wagon and upon the car track
within few feet Of the moving car. Before
the motor could be reversed the child was
under the car. her head crushed into pulp
by the car wheels. The car was fun Of pas
eengers. several Of whom saw the accident.
Their testimony relieves the motorman and
the company from all blame for the acci-
dent
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-25
EEsSI6N Of BLANTHER,
...t's Attorneys nave Not Yet
Investigated Il.
WIDOW BELIEVES HIM GUILTY.
nnrrant She r Sure ~ Hts
-..cence and VIII Aid Him
10 Proving Il. 81

- TEXAS. November 24.--Up to .
- this evening Durrant's attorneys
~ made any efforts to have Blanth-
.,,esion to killing Blanche Lamont
Minnie williams. as reported laat
ooudrmed by private inquiry.
a o'clock this evening a private mes
Arm Word, billiard 4 Word Of Meri-
|,.ys: "As comparisons Of the hand
q Blanther's. alias Forbes. con-
q and his other manuscripts proceed.
|ss i,rmly is everyone convinced that
pfesslon is not counterfeit, but the
Lstement put in writing by his own
|,,xt a few minutes before he took the
\ which ended his life."
Isoersphs of Blanther and Forbes were
arcd today. There is wonderful like
betwecn the two men. Tho moustache.
"a eyes bear remarkable likeness.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-25
Anyings About Women.

Remember. woman is most perfect when
most womanly Gladstone.
Earth has nothing more tender than q
pious woman'a hcart,-~Luthcr.
All am, or can be, owc TO my anger
mother.-A brnham Lincoln.
Disguise our bondage as wc VIII. It's wu-
man, woman rulcs us still Moore,
Tho society OF ladies is the school OF po-
lHeness.- Munfort.
Heaven VIII be no heaven for me, II do
not meet my wife there Andrew Johnson.
Even Ia the darkest hour OF earthly III,
woman's fond affection CLOVIS. Sand,
No man can either live pionsly or die
righteous without Wife, Richter
Eternal Joy and everlasting love there's
In YOU woman. lovely woman --Otway,
Women need not look 10 those dear TO
them TO know their moods. -liowels
Yes, womans love Is free from guile. and
pure MS bright aurora's ray, Morris.
What woman Wills, God Wills.
a woman concoals what che does not
know.
A foolish woman Is known by her finery
10 brighten DfnHy Carpets.
IN bp laid nflpHl