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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
UNCLE SANS LAND POSSESSIONS.
From The Ladies' Home Journal.

The area Of the United States is 3025 GOO
square miles; with Alaska it is 1902 900 square
miles, equal to the of all Europe, with Italy
and Turkey excepted. Texas, its largest State,
is 2l2 times the size Of Rhode Island. Texas
might invite every man. woman and child now
living in the world to settle within it's territory
offering each individual a plot Of ground 49lhx
100 feet The State would not be really crowded
for each individual would have four times the
space taken By each person in New-York City
England, Ireland. Scotland. Wales, Italy and
Portugal could be transpanted to Texas and
there would still be room for good-szed prom
enade where curious Americans could walk while
studying this bit of Europe Thr,e OF the cattle
ranches Of Texas cover as much territory as the
Sandwich Islands which we were to annex four
years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
ROWING FOR A LIVING.
AN OLD HARBOR BOATMAN LAMENTS THE
DECAY OF HIS BUSINESS.


Much space has been devoted to oarsmen in
the course Of the last few weeks and paperS
have had columns Of news about the achieve
ments of the various crews. The ambition to win
distinction in that field Of athletics has caused
an increase in the membership Of most OF
the local rowing associations. But while rowing
as an amusement and sport is growing IN
popularity. rowing business is steadily being
crowded out Of existence. An old boatinan pc
walled the fact in these words:
When rowing was first taken to by sports the
boys used to come down to the docks and get
points from the river men. We knew how to pull
boats, and we had to know. working in this har-
Dor with the wate- going all ways and boats COM
ing from all directions. OF were not
much on the new tangled shellboats but the boys
got points from us just the same. and those who
learned to the shells the best were the regu-
lar watermen. There money in being boat
man in those days. but the business has gone,
and only those remain in it who are too old to do
anything else.
What did we do? Well, we had plenty of work
between taking people to the ships and off them.
transporting stevedores and bringing messages
to ship and land, ard it poor day when an
Industrious man made less than $40 And there
was fun in at that, with lots of excitement and
many times each day. Nowadays there Is
nothing for the boatrnan to do except to think of
the good times that are gone, and TO run line
when he gets chance at SO a run"
The old boatmen say that their business has
been ruined by the little steam craft. When
ship comes to the harbor nowadays there is never
lack Of boatmen to run a line or carry 1t to the
place where the vessel will make fast, but that
formerly only one Of the many duties of the
Industrious boatman; now it is the mainstay.
I'VE never quarrel as to who shall have the job
II several bOatmen are on the spot" said the
veteran, land the man who is nearest the in
hand we go out as far as Robbins Reef Light
and the man who gets job earns his money"
lie explained that the numerous boats which
seen from the ferryboats are not regular
boatmen's craft. Many belong to lobster
and fishermen, and a goodly number the
property Of men who hunt drftwood and drift
stuff; Others again, manned by men who are
.. in the employ Of the ferry corporations who go
to and from their work on the ferry property
that way
THE boats don't look very natty" said the
bronzed oarsman Of long ago. "and would stand
poor show in a beauty match, but they're Q
sight more useful than the fancy shells that all
the fuss is made about and as to rowing-weu,
I've been at it. boy and man. for forty live years.
and think I'd stand good show in a race here
in the harbor with any Of the champion oars
men. Our rowing vas useful: what's theirs good
for?"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
WHAT ROYALTY ENDURES.
THE DISCOMFORTS WHICH COURT Ell
QUETTE IMPOSED UPON THE CZAR
AND
AND HIS SUITE.

Those who imagine that all is couleur de rose
for crowned heads little know the immense in
conveniences and discCmfors with which they
are frequently obliged to put up by very reason
or their exalted position. No more striking
demonstration of this could we'll be found than
Is to be met with in the recital Of the Russian
Imperial family's trials at the time of the visit
to Balmoral The Emperor and the Empress.
with the little Grand duchess Olga who
then about eight months old. left Denmark in
the imperial yacht STANDARD crossed the Ger
man Ocean and ran up the River Dee. coming to
anchor about seventeen miles from the castle.
They were met by the Prince of Wales and his
suite. A drizzling rain was falling as the i'm
perial party disembarked. and hardly had they
taken their places in the landaus-the Empress
In the most dainty of white. lace-trimmed
gowns. and the Emperor and his suite in their
magnificent gold-embroidered uniforms-when
an order was given for the tops of the car
riages to be thrown open. and despite the steady
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
"THE MAD cow
From The Pail Mall Gazette.

From The Pail Mall Gazette.
Tomorrow all Paris will climb the sleeps OF
Montmartre to gaze at the vachalcade, process
sion the like of which is nowhere else to be seen,
and would nowhere else be possible. But TO ex-
plain In French slang there is a picturesque
expression, Manager de la vache enragee." ITO
eat mad cow"-the literal translation which
everybody will give at sight-means to live on
short commons. to be hungry and hard up. THIS
is a state that is chronic with the dweers In
Montmartre. fact that does not prevent the
quarter being the most delightful or Paris,
privileged district. where you do as you like ana
dress as you please. Bohemia haunted by poets
painters sculptors and scrioblers.
To-morrow's fete in honor OF the vache en-
race will be a brave spectacle. For weeks past
the choicest spirits of Moatmartre have been
busy organizing the ceremony. which Is under
the honorary patronage Of Puvis de Chavannes
and Gerome. the famous artists. and Of Alphonse
Humbert, the Paris Deputy. The programme
consists of a procession that VIII make the
round of the district, and of eliminating func-
ton. a final apotheosis to take place on the
Place Blanche. the open space familiar 10 count
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
TINE FOR A JUBILEE.
From Answers.

From Answers
In one Of the Northern towns recently man
charged with lettering, evidently with in
tent to commit burglary. and the Sheriff Il
once proceeded to pass sentence
Now" said the Sheriff. ARE you aware 4
any mitigating circumstances In your case?"
Accused-Yes, my lord This Is the sixtietA
time have been arrested and think we might
get up a little Diamond Jubilee to celebrate the
occasion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

lateral. be entirely extinct: this measure az
cording to tradition. having been prompted oy
the severity with which his own mother. the
Empress Katherine the Great, held the car IN
subsection during her entire reign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

treated him kindly and told him to be careful
not to make the same mistake again He never
did. That boy is now at the head or one OF the
largest brokerage houses on Broad-st.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
TEACHERS RECITAL.
MarionaPeopIe Delightfully."- Entertained by Ac-
 complished Artists.

Special to The Age Herald.
 Marion. Nov. 16.-The event of the month was the t:achers' recital at the Judson Institute on Friday might, with Mrs. Pauline B. Grrganus, soprano; Miss Leta Bryan Stakely, mezzo so- praino. and Edward l.. Powers, pianist. This was Miss Stakely,s first appsar- ance before a Mation audience since a1sr rsiturn from Europe, and the hearty greeting sine received was an evidence of the public appreciation of her beautiful voice.
 Mfrs. Gurganus was also accorded a warm welcoms on this, her first appear ance. Her position was a trying one, due to the firm hold Miss StakeAy al- ready had upon tfs hearts of her hear CTS; but she sustained hers tf with great success
 Prof. Broadus, of the M. M I. faculty, will deliver a lecture in the chapel of the institute next Satur'iay night on "Tlle National Capitol"
 Train and mail service into and out of Marion are now regular, ard business win now go ou without further inter ruptfon, 1t is hoped.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
WILL BE ARRESTED.
Prominent Planters Sons Believed to Be White
 cappers-Personal Items.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald. L
 Abbeville, Nov 16.-The grand fury which has just adjourned returned eighty-four true bills. A most thorough investigation of the killing of the negro near Shorterville and the midnight as sassination of the negro just below Hardwicksburg by band of outlaws opera ting under Tthe name of ''White Caps" a few weeks ago, was made.
 1t is rumored that sons of prominent planters are duplicated in these lawless acts, and some senyltlomal arrests will be made in few days. Several honest law-abiding negro farmers have been unfortunate in mourning the d;sp,easure of this band, and have been compelled to seek safety in flight. The so icitor and the other officers of the law are determ- ined to bring the gully parties to the bar of justice. and will be no respector of race, color or previous condition of servitude.
 Ex-Gov. Oates is spending a few days with friends and relatives here.
 Miss Rose Hawley of Lawrencsville Is visiting Mrs. F. M. Holley.
 Miss Emma Foster spent several days with the Misses Farmer of Shortervile this week.
 B. B. Hays has jus returned from Do than.
 Cliff Foy of Eunaula. has just arrived and will engage in business here as soon as his large store, now under course of erection, is completed.
 Despite the low price of cotton and the general depression prevailing throughout the country, Abbeville is now on substantial little boom. The large guano factory will be in operation be- fore January, several commodious brick stores are nearly completed, and the finishing touches will soon be put on the new school building.
 Several yellow fever refugees have recently left for Montgomery.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
v, ag-.,ss.1r kA

ledGsr, containing about $5,000 in ac- counts. He has no clue as to who got 1t, but it is supposed that it was stolen by some one who owed Mr. Willks large account, and in this way would get out of paying it.
 Since the yellow fever is aba ting trade is picking up among the merchants. Dothan has received more cotton this season than in any previous year of her history. The receipts of the com press up to last week were 25, 100 bales.
 nhe town is being billed today for the coming of John Robinson and Franklin Bros.' circus Dec. 3, and the negro and small boy are happy.
 Rev. Mir Preston filled the pulpit at the Baptist church Sunday morning and night, preaching to large congregations. The Baptists at this place have been without a pastor for some time, but a. committee was appointed Sunday night for the purpose of calling preachsr.
 Hon. J. B. Ward, of Abbeville, was in the city yesterday.
 Messrs. w. R. Mckenzie and W. J. Wood and the formers wife have re- turn:d from a trip to the bay.
 Miss Julia Calaway, of Newton, is vis- iting relatives in the city.
 Master Claud Young, little son of Mayor Young, has been dangerously ill for several days, but at this time there is some improvement in hts condition, and the physician thinks he will now recover.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
REGULAR MAILS RESUMED.
Farmers Very Much Discouraged Over Low Price
 of Cotton-0ther News.
Special to The Age-Heua9a.

Special to The Age Herald.
 Centrevilis, Nov. 16-Regular ma'ls have resum:ld since the quarantine has been raised. Tine farmers in this part Of tl1e state are very much d.scou- aged over the low price of cotton.
 Work on the extension of the Mcbire and Ohio railroad, which passes this place, is being pushed rapidly. The dIs- pot grounds, and grounds for side tracks at this place have beene graded and everything is now in readiness for work on Itihe new lire of tlailroad, and of course, the company will build hand some depot
 Quite number of nsw residences are being erected.
 T!hs young people have organized a whilst club, with J. Irving Sl1-tt rresi- dent, and L. H. Nunnalee secrstary and treasurer.
 w. W. Yeager, who has for several weeks been quite sick, is now on the road to recovery.
 The municipal election took place on Saturday, Hon. s. D. Logan being el-ct q mayor.
 Mrs. J. s. Kennedsy, one of the oldest residents of Centrsville, is quite sick.
 On account of the unsettled eon,dltion of things caused by yellow fever the fall term of the circuit court for Bibb county was not 1reld
 Hon. N. H. Thompson, present judg , of probate for BDbb county. has an- nounced l1inEseT candidate for rie-elec- ton.
 Mrs. J. I. Davidson, of this piaee, who has been on a visit to Marion for several weeks. qlas returned.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
COMMITTEES ARE AT WORK
Survey Will Be Made For Deca-
 tur Bridge.
EVERYTHING ENTHUSIASTIC
The People and Commercial Bodies of the Decai0rs Are Determined to Push
 the Enterprise to Success.
Special to The Age-Herald.


 Decatur, Nov. 16.-Large and enthusi- astie meetings of the Commercial club of New Decatur and board of trade of Decatur were held today to confer with MT. Conger on the question of building a bridge across the Tennessee.
 The unanimous sentiment was to have the bridge built by all means, if possible, and resolutions passed to that effect. Committees from the two bodies were appointed to confer and act in harmony.
 As result of the meetings, MT. Con- ger, Awho represents the Grotton Bridge combany of New York, and is its presi- dent and manager, has stated to the people of the two commercial bodies that he would have his engineer. MT. Young, down here in a few days ito make the survey and an estimate of the cost. His company will then submit specifications to the joint bridge com work. the same as any other company in regular competition.
 The exact cost of erecting such a bridge cannot be accurately estimated just yet, but in an Interview MT. Com ger stated that 1t would not cost near as much as the one recently completed at Little Rock, Ark, as there they had to reach foundation at depth of 45 feet, while here we have practically a river bed of solid rock. He expressed himself as delighted with the interest shown in the meetings, saying that in all his thirty years experience he had not seen so much earnestness and enthusi- asm exhibited at any initiatory meeting of the kind.
 One feature of the meetings was the bringing out of ideas and information on the subject which many did not know. One was in regard te location of bridge on Morgan county side, and the possi- bility of division over it by the two towns. This was settled by the informal tion being given that new bridge could not be located less than a half mile either way from the Memphis and Charleston bridge.
 Another idea was to get the new road to run from Shelbyville, Tenn, to De- catur interested fin the scheme and pos sibly the Louisville and Nashville, which road pays big rental every year to the Memphis and Charleston for use of it's bridge,
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
Gov Johnston Issued Very Brief Document
 Setting Aside Now 25.

Special to The Age-Herad: Montgomery, Nov. 10-Governor John- ston today issu=d olpe of the shortest thanksgiving proclamations ever written by any governor of any state i'm the history of the urfon.
 It is short, but to the point, and is devoid of any of the superf1uihes So often thrown into documents of Nike characte.:
 It is as follows:
 Conforming to a we'll established GUS tom I hereby designate Thursday Mo- vember 25, A. D. 1879. as & day of thanksgiving and prayer to Almighty God for the blessings we have enjoyed in the past and for Ills aid and protec- ton in the future.
 Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the Stats at the Capitol this 1Gth day of November, A. D.. 1879
 JOS. F. JOHNSTON,
 Governor.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
NEWS OF THE STATE.

Marvin Young died recently at Bed ford.
 J. w. Gasaer died of heart failure at Annfsbon recently.
 The Blount county grand jury returned twenty-two true bills.
 The sulhgent school now has an en- roliment of eighty-seven1
 The Florence municipal campaign is creating great interest.
 Mrs. James E. Keenan of Tuscumbia died at Florence recently.
 Rob;rt R. Jones. formerly of Florence, died recently at Bastrop, La.
 John Cason's house, near Guntersville, was destroyed by fire recently. Miss Lula Wimberly, formerly of But Ter. died recently in Rogers, Tex.
 The New Decatur Advertiser will issue a special souvenir edition Nov. 27.
 The country editors are calling for wood in payment for subscriptions. John Ford, a negro, was run over ana horribly mangled by train few days ago. Will Bolinett, who lives near Eufaula, had his arm torn off by a cotton gin recently. Several Arss have occurred at Selma of late which are thought to have been in- cendiary. The quarantine having been raised business throughout the state is slightly l improved. The Cherry estton mills at Florence will burd ten new cottages for their operatives. People of Calllhun county claim that ths fair held at Csford Lake was one of 1 the best ever held in the state. Henry Moselager, while repairing the roof of house at Tuscumba one day 1 last week, fell and was seriously injured | internally.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
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 (Age-Herald) ment to all that the press elsewhere has said in compliment of pr. Dozer in ref- erence to his high professional standing, financial responsibility and moral charac- ter.
 Peoples Weekly Tribune.) As a specialist Dr. Dozier is unexcelled by any living physician. He is a Georgian by birth, high-toned, cultured Christian gentleman, strictly honest in all his dealings and financially responsible for all his contracts.
 (Masonic Guide.)
 Dr. Dozier can be relied on to treat dis eases in the most successful manner.
 (The Southern Odd Fellow.) We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profession, but we do know him to be a brother Odd Fel low that can be relied upon to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Alabama Christian Advocate.) His (Dr Dozier's) professional reputation is unimpeachable and his character as 0 gentleman and citizen is above reproach. Address, DIR. o. T. DOZIER & CO,
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antine for the protection of all the peo- pie alike, and I believe that 8 large ma- jority of them fully indorse me.
 The state board of health indorsed my york; I have inforced the same rules as in '93. Every person is free and has the liberty of thinking as he pleases. A case in view is that of Stebblns, of Mont gomery. Some say he ate a box of can nsd salmon and it killed him, others say he died with yellow fever, and some say he had yellow fever and ate box Of salmon and both caus.d d his death. So every man is entitled to his own opinion. We have about 10000 people in Mont gomeTy, about 100000 outside. I have heard but comparatively few crlt,cise the governor. or the stata quarantine What I have said here is not intended to offend anybody, for it is my desire to be on good terms with all.
 M H. AiMERINE,
 Quarantine Officer. Blrmin gham Nov 15.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
CONFINES NOV. 25.
United States District Court Will Not Remain
 in Session Long.

Special to The Age-Herald:
 Montgomery, Nov. 16.--It is given out that the United StatJes district count will convene here on November 25 and ad- jou1m to reconvene December 6.
 All cases set for November 25 will be reset and re-subpoenas issued.
 This was done in order that the fever scare might be thoroughly over and that peoplh attending the court might come to the city without any risk. It was deemed advisable by the court officials on account of the warm weather"
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
GENERAL MANAGER HO KlNS.
Route For Proposed Extension of Chattanooga
 Southern Railway Being Examined.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Hera1d.
 Center, Nov. 16.-General Manager Hoskins of the Chattanooga. Southern railway and a surveyor passed through here driving through the country en route to Montgomery, looking over the route of the Chattanooga Southern pro- posed extension from Chattanooga to Montgomery.
 MT. Hosk.ns expressed himself as being we'll pleased with the country through which he is going. The new road, will cross the Coosa river near Round noun tain, passing through Center. Piedmont, out down the Choccolocco valley into Clay county, and on to Montgomery, crossing the Central Railway of Georgia somewhere near Dadeville or Alexander City.
 The citizens of Center are oyer-joyed at the prospects for Cherokee's capital.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
LARGE ASSIGNMENT.
Firm of E. s. Armstead & Co. Closed Doors
 Yesterday
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald
 Montgomery Nov. 16.-The store of E. s. Armistead & Co., at Pike Read, in this county. was c,os=d yesterday after moon on attachments amounting to $26,- 331. .9S.
 The concern did a general merchandise business and it was believed to be in good financial circumstances. All the creditors who have attach.d so far are Montgomery merchants, and their names and amounts of claims are as fol- lows:
 Marks & Gayle $11,70o; Goetter. Veil ts Co.,, S3,000 Greil Bros. Co.,, s671 .15; Loeb Carriage Co. s202; Hobbie & Teague, s9,- 70O.99; Teague 6 Sons, $1,057.S4..
 Whether there are ether creditors is not known.
 : MT. Armistead Is tax assessor of Montgomery county. and is ons of the best and most popular men here. It Is
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
LOADING ALABAMA CATTLE.
Several Cars Go Over the Memphis and Charles
 ton to Kansas.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Decat tur, Nov. 16.-+An unusual sight in the Memphis and Charleston yards yes terday was the loading on cars of 700 head of Alabama cattle, all bought in this vicinity and going via the Mem phis and Charleston to Memphis, thence to Coffeeville, Kan.
 At Memphis the cars will be connected with train made up exclusively of Ala bama and Tennessee cattle. They were purchased by Messrs. Clark and Pepper of Coffee vile. Kan.
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
saw-Mlll Destroyed.
The Age-Herald:

Special to The Age-Herald:
 Ball Play, Nov. 16.-The large saw mill of Peter Wagoner located on the Coosa river was completay destroyed by fire early this morning.
 Sparks from the engine caught in the boiler room and in few minutes every
The age-herald., 1897-11-17
As He Understood the Term.

From Puck.
 ''De trouble wifi dis hyah church," said the deacon, lis de contI.butory negii- gence ob de congregation"
 ''Da contributory negligence ob de congregation" repeated the pastor: what yo' mean by dat?"
 ''I mean yes what I sez." replied the deacon; i've de platte am passed aroun' nearly all of dem neglects ter contrib If a