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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-13
His Co.fIX Little Joke.

Finding purse containing 33 cents on
the sidewalk i'm front OF Calais (Mc.)
store, woman picked IL up and took it to
the storckcepcr. He hung ID in the win
dow above sign reading, "Found--tbis
purse, containing large sum of money. Z"
When ne came down the next morning,
the purse was gone, and there was big
hole I'm his plate glass window.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-13
HOW TO Find OUT.

Fill IA bottle or common glass with urine
and let IL stand twenty-four hours; IA sedi
m'nt or settling indicates u diseased con
dition of the kidneys. When urine stains
linen II Is positive evidence OF kidney
trouble. Too frequent desire To urinate or
pain In the back, IN also convincing proof
that the kidneys and bladder are out OF
order
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-13

Employer (kindly)-You are becoming
very round shouldered, Mr. Pendig.
Bookkeepcr with hopes Of an extra hol
iday)-Yes, sir, fear that 1 am.
Employer (solicitously) - Hadn't you
better raise your handle bar couple Of
inchess When 1 passed YOU on the road
last sunday, I thought You were riding -
bit too much like scorcher for either
health or comfort. Cycle.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-13
ouIck wit.

There Is no more effective weapon To de-
fend us from impertincnce or rudeness
than quick, sharp wit. But few men have
1t, and II is born with them. II we try tn
initiate IL, we end I'm Ill nature and sour
rility. Wit cannot bc forced into growth.
But courtesy and good temper can.
These weapons arc sure and grow brighter
and stronger with age.-Youtbs Com
panion.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-13
Chronic.

"You wish to be relieved from jury
duty, but you haven't given "a good rea-
son" !" said the magistrate.
"It's public spirit, said the unwilling
man. con the score of economy. i have
dyspepsia, and j never agree with any
body. II l 20 on this jury, thcrell be- u
disagreement. and the county will have To
70 to the expense of n new trial"
Excused, said the magistrate. Lon
don Fun.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-13

Thou half unfolded flower.

Thou half unfolded flower.
With fragrance laden heart.
What IL the secret power
That doth thy petals part2
What gave thee most thy hue
The sunshine or the dew2
Thou wonder wakened soul.
As dawn doth s,eal on nj q
On thee soft love hath stole
Thine eye that blooms W igkt
What makes It's charm 80 IA
It's sunshine or its drw3
Robert Underwood johnson In C,ntt
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-13

The average life of thatcr Is 20 years.
From 1861 to 1897, inclusive, 1s7 thcators
were burned down, and ~ every year since
has been about the average
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-13

Nearly four tons of deal Is used i'm skew
ering the ha'porths OF cats meat which l.
obtained from about 400 London horses
weekly.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-13

The Canadian fisheries are said to yield
annually $50, 900, 900. or this the deep sea
fisheries yield $40, ,OOO, 900.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-13
His Wish.

BARLOW Is chump," said one.
"Barlow Is n brick, retorted another.
"well," said the first, I'm mason.
I'd like TO lay that brick I'--Harper' Ba-
Zur
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-13

Buchanan i'm the dungeon OF n monas-
terry in Portugal composed his excellent
"Paaphrascs OF the Psalms of David"
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

per, back to the farm to serve out an unexpired term for forgery. Rober says that he did not escape. and does moi want to go back.
 Rober stated to an Age-Herald reporter yesterday afternoon That he had been at the farm until last August, when he was discharged by Inspector Judson Davy. His term, according 70 his stateme nt would have expired on June 3, last, but ignat he was allowed short time for good behavior. He said thah he did not claim to have been serving a term for assault ing Tom Cole, and refused to have any thing to say about that case. He said that he was sentenced to four yeats at the farm for forgery.
 Rober said t7laa he had b:en in Besse- mer two mo1lllss before he was Arrested by Deputy Cole. At late hour last night the officer had rot left the city with the young man.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
THE COAL PEDDLERS.
An Effort Is Being Made to Perfect An Dr.
 ganzaton.

The coal peddlers of this city are mak- ing an effort to organize themselves into union for the purpose of mutual pro- lection and a betterment of prices.
 A meeting was held last night in the office of c. W. Vim, on Powell avenue, but the attendance didn't warrant final action. On this account another meet ing will be held next week. It is said that c. w. Vim is the agent for the Powhattan coal miners.
 There about slxty-five peddlers in the city, all negroes, who dispose of their coal at 5 and 10 cents per can, which containsS when full, about forty-five pounds. It is the intention of te asso- citation to establish a minimum price of 10 cents per can.
 The men interested in the formation of the organization dispose of their coal to the poorer class of people and street vendors. With the increase in the price of coal, a ton would realize about S4.5O.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT
Of the Weekly Earnings of the
 Louisville and Nashville
CAN'T REACH FIGURES OF '92
Charles O. ScuIl To Be Given the Title of Passenger Traffic Manager on the
 New York Central.

The earnings of tine Louisville and Nashville for the second week in August amounted to the sum of SS99, ,54O. This is an increase over any previous year for the same period back to the year 1892, which showed an increase of $24,5 ,535 over the present year. The increase over 1896 is s42,OS5;- 1895, $2s.1s5; 1894, $26,41O; 1893, $4S,255.
 The earnings for -hs first two weeks in August amounted to $SOSS5O. This is an increase over any previous year except ing 1892, when the earnings for the same period were S51 7S0 greater. The increase over 1S96 is oS,9oO; 1895, $49, ,76O; 1894, s3S- 1SO; 1893, $9S, 455.
 The earnings from July 1 to August fl amount to a total of $2,594,175. This is also an increase over any previous year excepting 1892, which showed an increase of S95,7 ,725 over 1897. The increass over 1896 is $266 625; 1895, $157,14S; 1894, sS99, ,552 1893, $196,571
 For some time 1t has been rumored that Charles O. Scull, until recently general passenger agent of the Baltimore and Ohio road, was to be made general pas senger agent of the New York Central and Hudson River road. The rumor has been repeatedly denied. but has finally been confirmed. He will assume the dn- ties of his new position on the list of next month, and George H. Daniels, who is now general passenger agent of the Gen. tral, will be given the title of passenger traffic marager. Mr. Daniels was at one time comn1is sioner of the Central Pa ssen- ger assocIa tion, and at that time MT. Scull held a position under Mr. Daniels, and the. former gentleman, of course, Is aware of Mr. ScuIrs ability as passen- ger man. MT. Scull is we'll known in this territory.
 c. A. Benscoter, assdstanG general pas senger agent of the Alabama Great Southern, with headquarters at Chat tanooga, was in the city yesterday { J. N. Harrison, who is connected with the Southern at Cha. tanooga, was in the city yeserday en route home from va cation spent in Nashville, Chicago and otl,ar oif zfc
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
There Was Just Half Dozen Transfers of
 Property Yesterday.

Deeds to the following realty trans actions were filed for record in the pro- bate court yesterday:
 Steiner Bros. to Mary Dobbns, west on.-half of lot 12, block 9, Avondale; se50.
 Josephine McClintoclz, as transfsrae, to Josephine McClintock, lot 50x1621s feet in block 7S9. city; $1,52O.
 East Lake Land company to P. Mon- tano, lot 12, block 153, East Lake; $50 and other considerations.
 Anna L.. Wheelock to w. H. Stevens, lot 24 block e5, East Lake; sS75.
 Annie Montana to Joseph Montana, lots 4 and 5, block 5. East Lake; $50.
 Prospero Montana to Joseph Montana, lots 1, 3 and 3, block 4, Como City; $50.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
KILLED ON THE TRACK.
An Unknown Negro, Supposed To Be From
 Pratt City Terribly MangIed.

Early yesterday morning a. negro la borer at the Ensley round house found negro man on the. tracks of the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railway company on Thirteenth street and Ninth avenue. He was terribly mangled and in a dying condition.
 Officer Johnson and the Warnew-Smiley company's ambulance were summoned. Shortly after their arrival the injur man died. His remains were removed to the WarnerSmiley morgue on Twen- tieth street, where they still remain un- identified.
 One empty whisky bottle and another one partly filled We're found near the body. A letter, said to have been found on his person, was addressed to Bud Hill and it is supposed that is the dead man 8 name.
 The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway company went to work to find out some thing concerning the man, but at a late hour last night had met with little suc- cess. His left arm was mashed off and the hand was found between the rails of the Tennessee company's track. The supposition is that the man went to sleep and was run over about o'clock by freight train and that he lay there dying until 5:45 o'clock.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
"PERSONAL BAGGAGE. i"
Treasury 0fficial, at Work Trying to liar.
 monize the Tariff Law.

Special to the Age-Herald.
 Washington, Aug. 20.-The tree jury de- partnent is experiencing some difficulty in providing for a satisfactory dnforce- ment of the ''personal baggageF claus of the Dingley tariff law. The ctstoms division has not received a response yet to it's circular submitted to special treas ury agents at New York of a plan to cus- toms collectors for the enforcement of the new tariff provision. but the views of the agents are expected to be given to the department within few days.
 The most important proposition set forth by the circular affects the question of the best method of obtaining true in formation as to what portion of the goods brought in by Americans return ing from abroad are goods which were taken away on their departure.
 Another serious question with the de- partment relates to what portion of the imported baggage is to be exempt under the one hundred dollar clause.
 Assistant Secretary Howell and Chief Comstock of the customs division, be- reve that the collectors will be obliged to rely on the word of the traveller in deciding what part of the baggage was carried abroad when the owner left this country. It was customary formerly for collectors to require an oath from trav- fo oh, ,,o+ Tar but now the mere affirmation of supposed facts has been deemed sufficient The department is reluctant to return to the old method, and the belief is that the oath would not prevent smuggling, if the person were resolved to cheat the government. Nevertheless, MT. Howell will not decide the question until the spe- cial agents at New York shall have been heard from.
 The circular which has been submitted to the agents for criticism proposes that. in deeid ng what portion of baggage shall be exempt under the one hundred dollar clause, the traveller shall be permitted to select such articles as shall amount in value to slO0, but that when the trav- eifer does not avail himself of this op- tiou, the customs officials shall select the articles for exemption which are du- table at the lowest rate. In most cases it s expected that the owner of the goods will avail himself of the privilege thus suggested, fer it is seen readily that arti- clcs brought in as baggage differ greatly as to rates of duty to which they are liable.
 It is possible that the treasury agents Tn their report may not favor according this privilege to passengers, for 1t means a large gross difference in revenue for the government.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Building Per mits.

Two permits were issued yesterday morning by the building commissiont to tha office of the chief of the fire department. One was to J. s. Russell for the erection of cottage on Sixteenth street and Sev- enth avenue at cost of $1,200. The per- init calls for one-story frame building. Work will be commenced at once. The ether permit was to the Baptist church for the purpose of repairing the church building on Avenue c, between Twenty second ard Twenty-third stree ts. The re- pairs will be made at once at cost of Sy0O
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Quick Retribution

Several days ago little 14-year-old ne- gro boy stole the coat of Peter Panlt} zis, a well known young Greek of this city, from the depot waiting room in Wood stock. In the coat was about GA, with some valuable papers. Pantazis was waiting for a train with a companion. He stepped outside and his companion went to sleep The negro stole the coat and made off. Pantazis came to this city to see his relatives yesterday and was ir- formed that the boy had been arrested in Blockton, where he was being held. Pantazis works on the extension of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, and had just been paid off when his coat and money were stolen. He expects to recover both tOlaY.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Waived Examination.

Yesterday morning Clint Hathaway, the alleged companion of the Alley boys, was before Justice Martin for his pre- liminary examination on three charges of grand larceny. He waived examina- tion and was bound over to await the &C., tion of the grand jury under bond of $500, CT three bonds of $3O0 each. The Alley boys were arrested some time ago on like charges and held over to the grand jury on bonds of $1,2O0 each. Hathaway was arrested at Rockford several days ago and brought to this city by Deputy Sheriff Love.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
THE CITY.
Irish Americans Will Celebrate.


 MT. M M. Boggan Is organizing a large crowd of people for the purpose of at tending the celebration of IriSh-Amerlcan day at the Nashville Centennial on Tues day, Sept. 21. Tennessee is celebrating the -hundredth anniversary of it's ad- mission into the unioa, and the day se- lected by the Irisih-American Centennial association of Tennessee is designed es- pecially to commemorate Ix sh-Americsn character patriotism and citizenship in the history and affairs of the state. Be- sidss the attractions offered by the Gen. tennial, special features will be intro duced such as addresses by distinguish visitors, music, etc. A special low rate of transportation has been secured to and from Nashville, and committees have made arrangements for hotel accommo- dations.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
High low

From the above table it will be noticed that the maximum temperature has been falling gradually for the past seven days. Yesterday was the coolest of them all, the maximum temperature ranging as low as 6S degrees. The present cool wave lowest maximum temperature was S6 during August of the years intervening.
 Never since the esta blishment of the weather bureau in Birmingham has the This is Il degrees below the temperature of the day before, and about degrees below normal for the month of August.
 Yesterday was very disag able day. The drizzling rain made it much more disagreeaIble, and in the early morning a light overcoat would not have been un- comfortable. The average tempera tme for the entire day must have been close around the 60-degree mark.
 So far this month the rainfall has been 3.36. In other places the fall has been very heavy in the last few days. The re- ports for previous years show that high winds have prevailed during August, and Birmingham has had it's full share during the present month.
 ~ Especially has the weather been cooler in the southern states for the past few days than ever before known for this period of the year.
 The weather man predicts fair weather for today, but is silent as to the tempera- lure.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
A STILL DESTROYED.
Two Deputy Collectors Wrecked Small Ore in
 Franklin County.

Yesterday morning a report was re- ceived at the office of the internal reve- nue collector in the government building that Deputy Coll ctors l.. D. Wadsworth and c. c. Smith had destroyed 25-gal- Non copper stiH, one 25-foot worm, 12O gallons of beer, three beer stands, lools, etc.. in Franklin county, near Red Bay postof1fce. The capacly of the still was given as four gallons, and was valued at $2o IL was deemed impracticable to re- move the plant. No arrests were made.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Inferior Criminal Court.

Two negro beys, Alex Walls and Ar thur WIhitesides, who were arr sted for the alleged stealing of a COW from the premises of Maj. F. Y. Apdrson, were discharged in tine inferior criminal coure yesterday morning.
 Willie and Bertie Williams, two very young white girls, were cha ged with d-s- orderly conduct. On account of their extreme you .hfulness decision was he'd up pending their fuIture good behavior.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

time and did not hear anything unusual. Yes. .erGay morning MT. Nixon, one of the young vaccinatiEg surgeons for the city was in the nelghborhood of the de- serted Williamson furnace and found Inc pitcher in a fiue in the center ,iove. Ths find was reported to police headquarters, and Officers Mcknight and Nix were de- tailed to work on the case.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Convict Hardened.

Yesterday morning Harry Wilson, a convict at Coalburg, was given his iib- erty on a pardon from Gov. Johnston. Wilson was sentenced to two years inn piiisonment and had served a little over one year.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
To Chief Connelly's Funeral.

Chief of Police T. c. McDonald will leave for Atlanta this morning to attend the funeral of Chief Connolly, of that city. The two gentlemen were very in- timate friends, besides being closely connected in business affairs. Chief Me- Donald possessed great admiration for the late Atlanta chief.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
DOES NOT WANT TO GO BACK.
Charles Rober, the Alleged Escape From the
 State Farm, So Expressed Himself

An officer arrived in She city yesterday from speigners where the state farm is located. He came sio take Cha rles RoIber,
 the young white man who was caught by Deputy Sheiff Tom Jones while at SUD-
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Seventh Session Opens September 22

Wm. P. Taylor A. B., Yale), principal. Mrs. Wm P. Taylor, preparatory depart ment
 Mrs. Mims B. Stone, primary depart- ment
 Highly trained specialist Kindergarten. Call upon or address the principal, 1215 South Nineteenth street.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

Fresh bread and candy made daily at c. W. Cody's, 1920 to 1926 3d avenue. je5-tf
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Only Two Couples.

Two permits to wed were issued yes- terday They We're: William D. Holm.s to Miss Matte Taylor. and Aaron Ezekiel to Miss Lizzie Etta Caddell
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Found the itch r.

Several days ago sneak thieves enters d tin resldence e.1 ts. <. Nlisii1s, maGag of ,lhe Western Union Telegraph office, and stole silver wa. CT set from the front hall. The family were at supper at the
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

The MT. Meyers above referred to is a heavy stockhrller in the Pioneer Min- ing and Manufacturing company, of Thomas Ala, and was once treasurer of that enterprise It is net believed that the company will, in any way be affectt d by Mr. Meyers insanity.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
THETAYLOR SCHOOL
 South Highlands >BIRM TNGHAM. A High-grade School for both
 Sexes and aH Ages.

This school has prepared and is still pre- pairing students for the highest colleges, both north and south. The principals out examination.
 Refers to any of it's patrons, especially to Gov. Joseph r. Johnston; Secretary-Treas- urer James Bowron and Vice-President Da- vid Roberts. of the Tennessee, Coal, Iron and Railroad company: ex-Mayor J. A. Johnston, r. B. Keser, manager Thomas furnaces; Jack Johnson, Union depot.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

Ii you want situation adver- tise for 1t in the AGE-IfERALD.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
The Cashier Arrested

Daston, Pa, Aug. 20-Detective Jolln- son, who traasd Cyrus E. Breeder. the de- faulting cashier of the Bethlehem Ma tional bank, to St. Clair, Iich., and there arrested him, has telegraphed to District Attorney Fox that the prisoner will be brought east in a few days. Breder's de- falcations have made George H. Meyers, the president of the bank, physical wreck, ard he is now in Kirkbrfde' S asylum, Philadelphia. Meyers is a man of great wealth and is the possesscr of heavy holdings of stock in many promi- nent corporations.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
EDUCATIONAL.
MICHIGAN COLLEGE OF MINES.

State technical school Practical work Special facilities for men of age and ex- Derience Elective system. 45 weeks a year. logues address
 DIR. M. E. wADSWoRTH, Pres't.
 Houghton, Mich.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-11-09
No Damages Allowed.

The case of Frank Paul. an en-
ployee of the last lie. islature. vs..
Rocco Kragnaz and T. Pramepko for
$4,000 damages for malicious prose
cution was tried before the District
Court at Elv ID t week. Hon. Thomas
Wren appe; r." for the plaintiff, and
Gen. R, NJ. u: Ike, Peter Breen and
F Y Murphy (; The defendants. The
jury brougb a verdict for the de-
PENDANTS. Il is stated that the plain
tiff will appeal the case to the
Supreme Court.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-11-09
Invited to Leave.

Sport with the pas'eb0ards may he
all right when it is square, but it is
surely all wrong when it is crooked.
There are a number Of light fingered
gentry in town, too many Of them,
whose ways. like those Of the heather
Cninee, are peculiar. Five kings and
six Jacks to a pack to fleece the guile
less railrOan man who thinks he know
poker, but whom the tin bOruS know
to be worse than a novice, is almost
too much for a man to stand. The
citizen who indulges in the festive
and costly draw with these buncO
men is worse than gO1d-bricked. A
number OF complaints have been made
and the crooked sports had better
fioa. before they are gathered in and
introduced to our cOmmodious c0Oler.
This is a kind OF a gentle hict but if
it not observed right speedily the
papers will be filed ard the mill Of
justice will begin to grind with twelve
good men and true to each grist
1ue pOyS uOn ike your com pdiy Out
are too modest to tell you SO until
forced to do 80. You are no good to
! this community or to anybody in it
and your absence will be appreciated.
Better vamose if you don't wal to
help saw wood for the eounty.-Wads-
worth Dispatch.
Brother Hummell must have tried
to call a man with three jacks.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-11-09
Lost Sheep.

About five ttOu-ant! She p that have
been ranging near Round Strings,
White Pine county. and owned by A.
Kayser Of Salt Lake City, Utah, have
disappeultd and the most diiigent
search hae failed to discover them.
The facts % the case as near as could
be ascertaincd are that two Chinese
herders employed by A. L. Parker,
who is managing the sheep for Mr..
Kayser, while ranging tue tl@cks
within a few miles Of the home ranch,
were shot at and driven away from
their herds n night about three
weeks ago by several men. The China
men returned to the ranch where they
found Messrs. kayseI and Parker,
accompanied by two Utah ~sheephuy-
ers, who were in that locality for the
purpose of buying Mr.. Kavser's
sheep. To these gentlemen IN" China,
men told their story. 4 patty OF
seven or eight Immediately started on,
to locate the abandoned folks an:i arr
still searching the vast CHcGe. A
last reports no race of the lost bands
i had been fouud.-Sentinel.