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The age-herald., 1898-09-17
LOW EXCURSION RATES TO BOSTON.

will sell excursion tickets to Boston. Mass, and return, at lowest excursion rates of the season. Tickets on sale via Savannah and Ocean Steamship company, via direct steamer, or via New York. This is on ac- count of the meeting of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, September 19 to "A.
 Inquire of ticket agents for rates, sched- ules, reservations, other information.
 SOLON JACOBS, ! Commercial Agent, 1916 Morris Ave.
 J. c. HALLE, General Passenger Agent, Savannah Ga. 9-13-5t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
Reduced Rates to lsos ton. Mass, via Southern
 Railway.

Railway.
 For the occasion of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows to be held in Boston, Mass. September 19 to 24 the Southern railway will sell round trip tickets from Birmingham to Boston at rate $33.10. Tickets on sale September 15, 16, 1T and IS, limited until October for return passage.
 Call on J. P. Billups, Travelling Passenger Agent 2019 First avenue, for further infor- maiiOn.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
Sherif's Sale.

BY VIRTUE of a writ of fier facias, is- sued out of the clerks office of the City Court of Birmingham, Jefferson county, state of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently ob taned against R. J. Terry out of the goods, chattels, lands and tene:lents of the said R. J. Terry, I have levied on the following property, to vt: Five feet off the north half of lot number 12 in block number 37, in the city of Birmingham according to the plan and survey of said city by the Ely ton Land company. Therefore, according to said command I will sell at public out cry for cash, all the right, title and in terest of the above named R. J. Terry in and to the above described property, on Monday the 17th day of October, 1898, dur ing the legal hours of sale at the court house dcor in said county
 Dated this 16th day of September, 1893.
 FRANK P. O'BRIEN.
 Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama. sep17 sat3t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
The Orphans Won

Washington, September 16.-Cleveland won today on two singles in the eighth, a base on balls and an error
 Score; R.H.E. Washington. ...O1010 001 0-3 10 2 Cleveland. .......1 00031 0-6 10 1 Batteries-Weyhinga and Farrell; Powell and Creiger. aI-Ll-
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
SOUTHERN GRAND LODGE I. o. O. F.
 BOSTON, SEPT. 19 TO "A.

For the above occasion the Louisville and Nashville railroad will sell round trip tick cts to Boston, Mass, September 10, 16, IT and 1S limited, good to return until October g. 1898, at the rate of $S3.10 For further information as to routes, etc.. call on or address
 R. r. BEASLEY,
 Passenger Agent, Birmingham, Ala. 9-13-5t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
FOUND

l HAVE only one of those beautiful Elev- enth Avenue homes left, which an, offer ing for sale for s250 cash and the balance of purchase Money payable s25 per month. Call on D. N Cullom. FOOT 1st avenue. o-u-Sun-sat-sun
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

WANTED-Experienced truck gardener for the year. Apply at Martin Station, Bessemer dummy. B. F. Eborn. 9-16-3t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
MALE HELP WANTED.

I HAVE only one of those beautiful Elev- enth Avenue homes left which am offer ing for sale for $250 cash and the balance of purchase money payable s25 per month Call on E. N. Cullom, FOOT 1st avenue. 9-11-Sun-Sat-sun
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

Closing out odd lots fine stationery. Com m e today, special prices. Lyman & Stone's Closing Out Sale.
 9-16-2t ...-....- ssI .-2
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

tied when the game was called at the end of the eleventh.
 Score: R H II Brooklyn. .. .. 8 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 or Il 5 Louisville .... .. 70 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 O. F 2 Batteries-Yeager and Ryan, Bowling Kittredge.
 The Champions Won Boston, September 16.-The champions to- day batted Taylor all over the field. Score: RHE. Boston,. .... ..........0 0 0 6 0 01 s-10 15 0 St. Louis.. ............02 0 0 0 0 Q-2 s 1 Batteries-Lewis and Bergen; Taylor and Clements.
 Garder Was Inyincible New York September 16.-Gardner was too much for the Giants.
 Score: R.H.E. New York. ...........0 0 0 o O % 1 Pittsburg... ...... ....0 3 0 0-6 10 2 Batteries-Doheny and Warner; Gardner and Schriver.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
LOST

I HAVE only one of those beautiful Elev- enth Avenue homes left, which am offer ing for sale for $250 cash and the balance of purchase money payable s25 per month. Call on E. N. Cullom, 20O7 1st avenue. LOST-Breastpin, set one Isiby and two diamonds return to Mrs. S. Higgins, 574 12th street and receive liberal reward. 9-17-3t
 LOST-Roll of bills containing over s200, either in city or on road leading to Pel- ham. Finder please return to x, Morris Hotel and receive liberal reward. 9-16-2t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

WANTED-A man to represent my busl- ness in Birmingham and suburban towns. Charles Duke, Artist, 21615 north 21st street. 9-16-3t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

I HAVE only one of those beautiful Elev- ing for sale for $250 cash and the balance of purchase money payable S25 per month. Call on E. N Cullom, 2O0T 1st avenue. $50 invested at once will guarantee s1OO profit in sixty days. J. A. S., care Age Herald.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

WANTED-A white woman, German p..- ferrec to keep house and do house work for family of two; good home. Apply at Zinszers Mammoth Furniture House, 2115 2d avenue. 9-16-3t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

WANTED-A young man to solicit orders for coal. E. G. Stevens, 35th street and Avenue A
The age-herald., 1898-09-17


 l HAVE only one of those beautiful Elev- enth Avenue homes left, which am offer ing for sale for $250 cash and the balance or purchase money payable S25 per month. Call on E. N. Cullom, 2007 1st avenue. 9-1l-Sun-Sat-Su
 WANTED-A man to represent my busi- ness in Birmingham and suburban towns. Charles Duke, Artist, 21S19 north 21st street. 9-17-2t WANTED-Traveling salesmen to repre- sent the largest jewelry manufactory in the world; salary, commission and ex- penses paid good hustlers first-cass ref erences required and security for samples furnished. Address B. F. Henry, agent, care AgeHerald. 9-17-2t WANTED-Boy to work in grocery store; must be bright and willing; answer in own handwriting. Address Grocery" care of Age-Herald. 9-16-9t WANTED-A travelling shoe salesman with a small capital to join me in selling the best and cheapest general line in America. A good salesman can easily make S2500 per year above expenses. Address "Shoes," care of Age-Herald. 9-16-3t WANTED-Not an editor but a printer, un- married and capable of doing entire work of country office; state lowest salary and address Lightning Publishing Co.,, Sulli- gent Ala. 9-16-3t WANTED-Stenograph and typewriter; must furnish machine; work light; salary $4. Address P. 0. Box GOT. 9-16-2t WANTED-A white woman, German p'.- ferrec, to keep house and do house work for @ family of two; good home. Apply at Zinszer's Mammoth Furniture House, 21l5 2d avenue. 9-16-3t WANTED-A man to represent my busi- ness in Birmingham and suburban towns. Charles Duke, Artist, 216h north Fist street. 9-16-3t WANTED-Experience truck gardener for the year. Apply at Martin Station, Bessemer dummy. B. F. Eborn.
 9-16-3t
 WANTED-A young man to solicit orders for coal. E. G. Stevens, 35th street and Avenue A.
 WANTED-A good shoe salesman; state age and experience. Address "Shoe Man." care of Age-Herald. 9-14-4t WANTED-A white nurse for a little girl of years; good home. Address Box IA, Bessemer, Ala 9-14-6t WANTED-Grocery clerk at once. Address J. M.. care of Age-Herald. 9-1S-6t WANTED-100 white men who are experi- enced coal miners can find steady employ ment at the mines of the Indianola Coal and Railway Co.,, Poteau, Indian Terri tory. 9-6-7t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
HELP WANTED

I HAVE only one of those beautiful Elev- enth Avenue homes left which l am offer ing for sale for $250 cash and the balance of purchase money payable $25 per month. Call on E. N. Cullom, 2007 1st avenue. 9-l1-Slln-sat-silD
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
MISCELLANEOUS

HAVE only one of those beautiful EIev- enth Avenue homes left, which am offer ing for sale for s250 cash and the balance, of purchase money payable $25 Fer month. Call on b. N. Cullom, FOOT 1st avenue.
 Q-11-cnn-S
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

WANTED-Stenograph and typewriter; must furnish machine; work light; salary S4. Address P. 0. Box GOT. 9-16-2t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
An Advantage
From Tit-Bits.

From Tlt-BltS.
 Neighbor No. 1-Does the noise of my children disturb you?
 Neighbor No. 2-Oh, like it!
 ''Do you, really?"
 "Yes, indeed. My wfe's relatives are rather nervous people, and they never stay longer than day or two now"
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

FOR RENT-Vacant lots 8, and 10 in block 96, 1OOx14O feet, corner of Second avenue and Sixteenth street, north, for rent after October 1, tor one year or number of years. Apply to JOHN W. TOMLINSON. 7-26-tf.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
PIE SSONAI

wHELs-s9, s5, $11 and on up. Cooper
 Cycle Co.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

WANTED-A good shoe salesman; state age and experience. Address "Shoe Man." care of Age-Herald. 9-14-4t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
SPRAYED.

I HAVE only one of those beautiful Elev- enth Avenue homes left which I am offer ing for sale for $250 cash and the balance Call on D. N. Cullom FOOT 1st avenue.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

WANTED-Not an editor but a printer, un- married, and capable of doing entire work of country office; state lowest salary and address Lightning Publishing Co., Sulli- gent, Ala. 9-16-3t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
FOR RENT.

HAVE only one of those beautiful Elev- enth Avenue homes left, which I am offer ing for sale for $250 cash and the balance Call on E. N. Culom, 2007 1st avenue.
 FOR RENT-Furnished or unfurnished; 1; one large front room; first floor; two gen. tlemen or couple without children. x. Y. g., care Age-Herald. 9-17-3t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

FOR RENTING Broom houses, all mod ern conveniences Nos. 1918 and 1920 9th avenue, opposite First Methodist church. W. A. Smith, 1916 9th avenue. 9-16-6t FOR RENT-17OO Sth avenue; also S19 17th street; gas, bath tub and sewerage. Ap- ply to J. R. Rockett 1720 Sth avenue.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

WANTED-Boy to work in grocery store; must be bright and willing; answer in own handwriting. Address Grocery" care of Age-IIerald. 9-16-3t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

WANTED-A travelling shoe salesman with small capital to join me in selling the best and cheapest general line in America. A good salesman can easily make $2,500 per year above expenses Address "Shoes," care of Age-Herald. 9-16-3t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

I HAVE only one of those beautiful Elev- enth Avenue homes left, which am offer ing for sale for S250 cash and the balance ofpurchase money payable $25 per month. Call on E. N Cullom, 2007 1st avenue.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

man to represent my busi- ness in Birmingham and suburban towns. Charles Duke, Artist, AS15 north 21st street. g-17-2t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

WANTED-Position by thoroughly compe- -ent stenographer and typewriter; Al ref erenees; some knowledge of bookkeeping; willing to leave the city. Address H. T., care of Age-Heraid. 9-16-2t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

WANTED-A white nurse for a little girl of years good home. Address Box IA, Bessemer, Ala. 9-14-6t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

WANTED-Any kind of clerical work in wholesale or retail grocery, dry goods or clothing store, or any other store or of- flee; have had twenty-five years experi- enee and can furnish best of city refer ence or bond; or would like to travel and sell goods or work in a commissary; no objections to leaving city. Address Ear nest, care of Age-Herald. 9-14-5t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

 l HAVE only one of those beautiful Flew enth Avenue homes left, which am offer ing for sale for $250 cash and the balance of purchase money payable s25 per month. Call on b. N. Cullom, FOOT 1st avenue. WANTED-A position as cashier. stenog- rapher and bookkeeper by experienced lady; best of references can be furnished. Address L., 2OO6 2d avenue, city. 9-14-6t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

WANTED-To clerk in some grocery or dry goods store young man of good habits and good references. Write to Mrs. H., care of E. G. Stevens, Birming- ham, Ala. 9-14-6t
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

WANTED-Position by man of long experi- ence as locomotive and stationary engi- neer. Address Engineer" 20O9 Sd ave-
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

PRINTER-An all-around printer, sober and reliable, wants position in some good job office or as "ad' man on daily paper. Address George" care Age-Herald. 6-l3-6t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09
The Heart of Cl.icaro."

The Heart of Chicago which was
successfully launched at the Lincolr
theatre in Chicago last year to the
arSeSt house in the history of thai
theatre. will be the attraction at the
Soldiers Home Theatre on Monday
February 18th. 1t is said to be one of
the pest sensational melodramas pro-
duced in years. and to contain some
some Startling mechanical effects.
Inc Chicago newspapers pronounce the
new railroad effect to be an, absolute
noVelt and claim for it superiority
over anything of the kind ever pro-
duce-d. The Chicago fire scene also came
IN for unlimited praise. Other import
ant works of the scenic painter and
stage mechanic's arr, are the night i'll
in the Court of Honor at
uhe Worlds Fair grounds, Masonic
}Roof Garden at night and a panoramic
view of the South Sid business dis
trict and Lake Michigan. The inter
preting company rs said to be very
strong.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09
a FALL RESULTS FATALLY.
Little Charlie Barrett Dies From His
Injuries.

charlvs Syre. aged ) Years. son OF Mr..
and Mrs. T.. M. Barrett, died at the
residence of his parents on Twenty
seventh street yesterday morning at
1910 O'Clock from the effects of an &C
cident tL1at occurred Monday afternoon.
While, playing in a building in course
of construction near his home, the lit
tie fellow fell and struck his head
against a piece of lumber The blow
caused MN to become unconscious.
on the new building sta:ed
Yesterday that the boy lay in a state of
cGrna for an hour or more before n.
recovered. mo report was made to his
parents and on regaining consciousness
sac boy returned home.
Several times Monday evening Syre
told his parents that he had received a
tall, but they Thought nothing Of il, as
there was no outward sign that he had
been injured. Monday night.however.he
commenced to vpmit violently and
showed evidences of being very i'll.
Yesterday morning he grew worse and
:.ts parents thought from the symptoms
mat he had taken poison.
DIS. Cooper and Gary were hastily
summoned and on reaching the house
making denomination found that
4 blood vessel in the brain had peer
rup;ured and that there was not the
.'1&h:est possible hope of saving the
boys life.
The funeral Will take place from the
residence this afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09
,NGO Reward.

1t having coTe to our knowledge that
INSCRIPTIONS person has tried to
undermine the ~well-eal'ned reputation
VI she ECLIPSE BICYCLE, for
:rength. durability and easy running
lnaNitics by stating that THE frames Of
ne Eclipse are weak, we hereby cl,al-
.enge amy or all dealers II agents for a
competitive test of bicyclSs .amd we will
aonate the above amount to any chart
able '.nistlaution the winner may select,
{ suuh test oeS mot prove tine Eclipse
be THE strongest wheel built. PRO
chat THE challenger put up a like
4 mount for the SALINE
Wheels noit to be especially built FOR
re 'hsss. but selec ted ait random from
40 X. ana to be of equal weight.
NEWPORT NEWS CYCLE co,
Fred G.. Ripper. Manager.
fvb 5-tf. 221 Twenty-seventh street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09
cIrY news IN BRIEF.

Mr.. A. If. Hudgfns has recovered from
a brief Illness.
Mrs. Frederick Jones, of Twenty-sixth
street, left yesterday morning for a
visit to her sister. Mrs. Vaughan, in
Richmond.
The Danish steamship Russ arrived
at the shipyard shortly after noon yes
terday for repairss
Misses Nan and Glemence Cooke went
to Norfolk yesterday morning to take
part in a concert that was given last
night.
Mrs. Edward D.TBooker, wife of MT,
Booker, h recently accepted a posi-
ton with Schmelz iBros., has arrived in
the city With their two children.
The earnings for the Chesapeake G.
Chic railroad for the month of january
were 1914. $50. For the same month in
1877 the earnings were SSlS, PAS, giving
an increase for last month Of SO, SIG.
Miss Virginia tBaWen, who has been
the guest of the family OF DIR. w. F.
Cooper. on Twenty-sixth street, left
yesterday for Washington, where
she Will spend a few days with rela-
lives, after which She will return to her
home in Warren county, Va.
An interesting 10 ball pool contest
took pace last naght at the saloon on
Councilman NJ. C.lMcLaughlin on Thir-
~ty-seventh street and Lafayette Z
bstween Walter Woois and William
Garnet. both OF this city. in which the
latter won by a score of rs to 20.
Tonight George Kane, Formerly Of
baltimore, but now q resident Of his
city, win meet Bondoza, of Norfolk. In
a similar contest at the same place,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09
BUSINESS MEN MEET
But the Election of Officers
is Postponed.
THAT INCREASED RATE
attention OF the Legislative Committe
VIII be Called to the Additional Fire
Insurance Tax Charged
in This City.

1he business Mems Association met
IN regular session last night in ths
HraXton building. with President James
W: turtiS in the chair. and the follow
ing memRers present.: Messrs. George
Is. West. w. B. Vest, T. .B. HenIav
l. b. Manvllle. J. A. Hirshbere, w T.
EoWell. Irwin Tucker, H. b. Barclay
=. w. Huffman, Elias Peyser and Dr.
carter Perkins. Secretary c.. A. As,hhy-
accorded the minutes as usual. Af,er
one ron ca!l. Mr.. West offered a motion
20 nave the association call the atten-
tlon OF the Legislative ommitte ronsid
erihS the Wharton bill to the fact 1hat
Insurance companies operating here
place an additional insurance tax If
70 cents on he Sf00 because of the ac-
ION q the common Council in impos-
ing additional license for doing business
in the city.
Secretary Ashby hen read a ommu-
nicaiion ITO the Association from tA
SCUM n West Commercial Congress-
- De heid at Tampa, Fla. reuuestir5
lne appointment of delegates to reprSS
sent the city at the sessions of rhe bn6v
As yesterday was the first day of the
|onSrvSs n Association decided to
SIMPLY acknowledge the invitation.
NO action was taken on a communica-
ton from the Richmond Chamber Of
Commerce soliciting the Associations
support IN the passage of the Wythrow
Dill IN reference TO preferring creditors.
me secretary read a letter from he
manufacturers Association of King and
Queen county, requesting the aid OF H..
Association in influencing the passare
OF House GU. 81 bill No. 1853, which
urges postal reform.
MT. Y. b. Ferguson. a representative
of the New York Mail and Expr.ss. nyho
vas present at the meeting, stated that
ms paper contemplated publishing a
SPECIAL launching souvenIr,a and REQUEST
ed financial assistance in the matter
On motion of DIR. Perkins, the subject
was referred to the council, that body
helng the only one in Newport News i'm
a position to contribute funds for srI1h
a purpose.
president Curtis then called attention
10 the fact that the Business Mems As
sat!ation had concluded Its first wear as
an organization and stated that the
time for the election OF officers had
rolled around.
MIR. EHirshherg offered a motion. in
View of the small attendance. that ithe
chair appoint a committee to nominate
a~fficerS, who shall be elected at the next
meeting. The motion was adopted
President Curtis appointed ,Messrs.
w. a. Post. Irwin Tucker. w. B. Vest.
Il. PeySer and DIR. c. Perkins ON this
committee.
Secretary Ashby proposed the name of
Nr. w. :. BoWvn. superintendent of the
Newport News Gas Company. for mem
oerthip. The Association acted fayora-
bly, on the application.
The meeting then adjourned.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09

~nunication be referred to the commit
as a substitute that it be laid on the
table. MIR. TWiliett's substitute was lost
by a vote of Ii to 2. The paper was
referred. However. it is not probable
that the request will be granted, as the
sentiment of the council was decidedly
against it, but the communication was
referred as a matter of form.
The council then took up the bond
ordinance, and after a brief discussion
the finance committee was authorized
to advertise for bids.
The ordinance provides for the issue
ard sale of coupon bonds to the amount
of $40. 600 to raise money for building,
equirping and constructing a sewerage
system, Jail. police station house. hos
pital and school buildings. The bonds
are to be issued in coupons of $50 each,
payable at the bank of New York in
United States currency thirty years
from date, and bearing interest at the
rate Of 4 1-2 per cent. The city re-
serves the privilege to redeem the
bonds at the expiration of twenty
years. The ordinance instructs the fl
nance committee to advertise in the
city papers for a period of twenty days
for sealed bids for the purchase of all
of the bends. The ordinance then spec
flies the amount to be expended on each
Improvement, as follows:
Sewerage system . H. . . ..........$I 900
Jail, hospital, station house go. Il. 900
Schools i. j.. -. :. ............ SO. 600
At 10 o'clock the council adjourned.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09
OUT IN ~BLooDFIELD.
j IS: ce Jones Fines "tIobos" for Stealing
Coal.

Many complaints have bsen made
lately to the Warwick county officers
by the officials Of The Chesapeake &
ONO Railway Company, about persons
stealing Coal from cars in the yard.
Yesterday morning Justice Jones tried
the following 'thobos'' for the o~ffensa:
James Adams, Fred Smith, Anthony
Thomas Craven and T. Moore.
all white, Each was fined IS and costs
and went to Jail in default of payment.
Chief w. C. Boatrisfht, of the county
police force. is OF the s@look-out for
some person or persons. supposed to be
tramps. who havesbeen stealing slaves
from the S~fandard4Ol Company'syard
the functions s4t
Chief Boatrisht,ssrhase after Wiiifan
Fl. McCully last Sunday seems 5r3sbave
cured his rheuniatism. Before this
little sprint he hoabied around with
great labor, and with the assistance Of
a heavy walking stick. Now he is ap-
parently as we'll MS ever.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09
TOO MANY "IIOEO2.'
City Infested With RUNNERS or Every
Description.

The city is again ov run with no
GOS.' mt the nuisance must be ablted.
On several occasions taa police have
ina ugurated c!usaGeS against t4lv
traGnps and as long as The crusade was
Kept up the VagIants steered Clear of
The town. TiamEs, it seems, are FIX
rats. They are hard TO eXternEnate. If
the "hGbos' who came 10 this city were
realty IL. king for work thyre would be
no effort 10 drive them away: but they
90 not want work. Thu most of them
are w:iskey pun,Gners and men of the
lowest degrge e.
The other evening a policeman orr St
ed "a tramp for begging on the street
and when tbs man Was searched at the
jail. his shirt was found to IL stuffed
with enough provisions to last HIM a
week. anu yet this grnn Was asking for
more all the TIME. WaSlnin Sxbn avenue
is q Eavorite pGars for tie beggars after
sunset The knights of the turnpike &c
cost every respectable man shey see ana
put up that old song" of bsing out of
'Wark. IT the people would repDrt to the
pJ.lce every time a maj asks for as
the nuisance would ~ soon
lb2ty Il.