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The age-herald., 1898-01-09
SCIENCE AMONG SAVAGES.
Semi Barbarous Thibetans Knew Something
 About Compressed Air.

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
 It has been less than 100 years since civ- ilized humanity used many odd devices for the purpose of obtaining fire. In this country, then claiming to be "enlightened," the finder box, with steel and flint, was the apparatus most generally used. How ever, if there was no finder box in the house, the old fiint-lock musket, with a few grains of powder in the pan, together with a few shreds of paper or gerased rags, was considered household necessity. Rubbing sticks together until they were fired by friction was the method used by the sav- ages of that time in nearly all tho 'unds of the globe. There was one singular excep- ton, however, to all of the above, as well as many other of the more common meth ods of striking light" and that methods was practiced by a rude tribe of s,mi-sav- ages inha biting Eastern Thibet. Curious as it may seem, these rude savages ob- tained fire in strictly scientific principles which involved a wonderful knowledge of compressed air.
 The apparatus used consisted of wood- en cylinder two and one-half inches long by three-quarters of an inch in diameter, which was closed at one end. Into this cylinder (which tapered off at one en'. until it was not larger than common lead pen ciD was fitted an air-tight piston, which had large flat knob at the top the other ellu Ol thC piStoi " do Slightly hoiiOW GU outs the indentation being intended for the re- ception of small piece of finder or punk" When the apparatus was in use 1t was held in one hand, the piston being inserted with the other and pushed about half way down. very sharp blow was then given with the palm on the piston. At the same instant the fingers were closed around the knob and the piston instantly withdrawn. If everything had worked to perfection the scientific savage was usually rewarded by finding that the finder had been lighted and fire assured. Sir Will fam Gill, the English scientist who inves- tigated this queer mode of striking a light, says that 'it requires skill to use this fire producing apparatus, as well as science to invent it."
The age-herald., 1898-01-09

freight business Is largely on the increase.
 This is due to a variety of causes. Bir- ininghams export trade in pig iron only be- gan to assume large proportions last year. and the increase of shipments over the Southern railroad alone was about 40 per cent.
 Birmingham's cotton exports are also assuming large proportions. Since Sept. l about S0000 bales have been shipped To other markets over the railroads.
 The cattle trade is growing very rapidly and this helps to increase the railroads freight business very materially.
 There is no doubt but that Birmingham Is the best situated city in the south as an export market, and these increased railroad shipments are splendid auguries of her future greatness.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
CASTILLO RETURNS.
Tells of His Incurson Into CUbaThe Insur-
 gent of Success.

New York, Jan. S.-Dr Janquin Castillo, one of the leaders of the Cuban Junta here and who is said to have been connected with several filibusterng expeditions re- turned here today on the Ward line steam CT Niagara, after a successful incursion in- to Cuba. pr. Castillo refused to say on what ship he reached Cuba, but said that he landed nine miles east of Manat bay on Nov. I, last, after being fired upon by the Spanish forces.
 ''In our party" said Dr. Castillo, twas Justo Garcia, a son of Gen. Garcia, who had escaped from the Spanish penal colony at Ceuta, off Africa. After we had landed we were joined by Col. Garcia, who had with him 800 insurgents.
 "The insurgents are we'll fed, well armed and supplied with plenty of ammunition. The troops are disciplined and confident of success"
 Dr. Castillo maintained that the killing of Col. Ruiz was perfectly justiflable.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
THE "COON" WAS DELIVERED.
A Mother Who Wanted Strong Man to Thrash
 Her Son.

Mitchell Humphries, one of the three lit tie negroes who were given away by Judge Banks few days ago to members of a jury before whom they were about to. be tried on a charge of burglary and grand larceny, was yesterday delivered to his mother She had somewhat cooled off from her high state of indignation, which was manifest on Friday morning when she called at the court house to protest against the unusual disposition of the "chile."
 She severely rebuked the boy for his mis- conduct, and was desirous of securing the services of "a good strong man. to ad- minister a sound thrashng to her way ward son, under parental directions.
 The earnestness of her words spread ter TOT over the countenance of the eman- cipated boy, who looked as if he wished the "old 'oman' hadn't interfered.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
SLEEPING CAR
Birmingham to Jacksonville, Fla, via Soutker
 Railway.
12-25-15t

The Southern railway, In connection with the Florida Central and Peninsular railroad, operates daily Pullman Draw ing Room Sleeping Car. Birmingham to Jacksonville, Fla, via Atlanta and EvA erett, Ga.. without change. This sleeper leaves Birmingham 4:15 D. m., arrive At lanta 10:30 D. m.; arrive Jacksonville $40 the next morning; returning, this sleeper leaves Jacksonville 7:05 D. m., arrive Atlanta 4;45 a. m., and arrive Birming ham Il :45 a. m. This will afford excellent accommodation for passengers en route to Florida points.
 For further information, call on J. P. Bllups No 2019 First ave-, Birmingham, Ala. Telephone No. GIT.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
A DAY IN POLICE COURT.

A number of small offenders were before Judge Feagin yesterday.
 win Fane was charged with lettering, and was assessed the small sum of S3 and costs.
 Mary Lou Hendriek and Mary Davis were charged with the larceny of $500 from the plea of not guilty. and Dunn was as- sessed with the cost in both cases.
 John Denton, for disorderely conduct, was given the regular rate of $5 and cost.
 J. J. Kellar and B. F. Gossett two blind men, were charged with disorderly con- duct by using '.euss words 'DifThey were would be remitted if they would leave the city.
 will Keeser and Will Johnson. pair of "Wandering Willies," who took possession of the premises of another in violation of a city ordinance, received S5 and cost.
 J. D. Armstrong, for doing business with out certificate" from the city, was as sessed $11.
 Lula Major and Emma Anderson, charged with that popular" offense disorderly conduct, were fined $5 and cost each.
 A number of cases were passed until to- morrow when the defendants will be put on trial.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
Adjudged in Contempt.

Raleigh N. C., Jan. S-Vice- President A. B. Andrews of the Southern railway his private secretary, H. w. Miller, Division Freight Agent Munson and Local Agent Potts were subpoenaed to appear before the state railroad commission today. Asked whether special freight rates were granted last year to Railroad Commissioner S. Otho Wilson, .hcy declined to wer, and were adjudged in contempt. The commission or- dered the four witnesses to appear before it next Thursday and show cause why they should not be adjudged in contempt.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
Through Sleeping Cars 10 Florida via Central
 of Georgia Railway.
N. GREEN,
 Chancellor.

The Central of Georgia railway is oper- ating double daily passenger trains be- tween Birmingham and Columbus, leaving Birmingham $40 a. m. and 4:0S D. m. Trains leaving Birmingham 4:0s p. m. and arriving :32 a.. m., carry Pullmans finest buffet sleeping cars, with quickest schedules ever offered to Florida points. Sleeping car reservations made in advance by Solon Jacobs, Conll Agent. and Jack w. Johnson, U. T. A., Birmingham. Ala.
 J. c. HALLE,
 12-14-30t Genl Pass. Agt.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS.
Its Anniversary Generally Celebrated in the
 Crescent City Yesterday.

New Orleans, Jan. S.-The anniversary of the battle of New Orleans was more generally celebrated today than at any time since the war. Gov. Foster and his staff reviewed a military parade, the en- tire First brigade, the naval reserves, the cavalry troop and the Washington artil- lery being in line. The Daughters of 1776 and 1872 conducted the usual ceremonies at the unfinished monument on Chalmette field. w. o. Harte vas the orator of the day.
 The patriotic orders, Sons of America and Junior Order of American Mechanics, presented American flags to the high and normal schools. It was a state holiday, banks were closed and business largely suspended.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
Be Neighborly.

We mean, of course, on your next pleas ure trip, vist the neighboring REPUBLIC OF MEXICO-NO SEA SICK NESS in. this trip. Cheap rates. Expenses in Silver. THE MEXICAN CENTRAL RAILWAY reaches all the important points in the republic.
 It is the only standard guage line be- tween the United States and City of Mexico. and has in daily service Pullman Buffet Drawing-Room Sleeping Cars.
 Mexico is an all-the-year- around tourist rsort, and excursion tickets with nine months limit may be purchased on any day of the year, carrying stop-over privileges in Mexico within final limit.
 For rates and further information, ad- dress T. R. RYAN,
 25 Carew Bldg, Cincinnati, O. 12-25-15t
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
12-14-30t.
The 16 to1 Puzzle.

Study the silver question where silver Is used. You can learn all about 1t. In Mexi- co expenses are paid in 50 cent Mexican dollars Buy your tickets over the MEXICAN CENTRAL RAILWAY, Standard Guage, Pullman Buffet Drawing Room Sleeping Cars, reaches all the prin- cipal points of interest in the republic of Mexico.
 For descriptive matter address
 T. R. RYAN,
 General Agent,
 25 Carew Bldg, Cincinnati, o. 1>12-25-15t
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
MRS. wlNslOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, AL LAYS all PAIN: CURES WIND COLO, and is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists i'll every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Twenty-fiye cents A bottle.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
To Any Reliable Man.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

A meeting of the stockholders of the Ala bama National Bank, of Birmingham Ala. will be held at the banking house of said bank in the city of Birmingham, Ala. on Jan Il, 1897, at 12 o'clock, noon, for the election of a board of directors and the transaction of such other business as may come before the said convention.
 W. A. PORTER, Cashier.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
The Central of Georgia By Co.

Will sell excursion tickets at rates based on one and one-third fares for the round trip. Eacember 22 to %, inclusive, and on December 30 and 31. 1897. also JaLuary l, 1898, final limit of all tickets January 4, 1S98
 SOLON JACOBS,
 Commercial Agent.
 J. c. HALLE,
 General Passenger Agent. 12-12-eod-tf
 Eeep the blood clear and sustain thu health tome by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.'
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
NO NATURAL CAUSE.
County Physician Gillespie Made Examination
 of the Dead Baby.

County Physician Gillespy yesterday made d post mortem examination of the negro child that died under suspicious cir cunistances Thursday afternoon, and states that he can find no material cause for it's death.
 The stomach will be aralyzea to ascertain if it contains poison.
 Coroner Burkhalter has empaneled a
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
INCREASED FREIGHT TRAFFIC.
All the Railroads Say the Year 1892 Has
 Been Eclipsed.

The railroads have handled more freight
 from Birmingham during the past year than ever before in their history. Not even in 1892, which was the banner year in Bir- minghams railroad business, were the freight shipments equal to those of last year. None of the local officers will give out figures, but they all say that their
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
A,O.H. Meeting.

Ancient Order of Hibernians, division No. 2; will meet at it's hall at 12 m. today to take some action in regard to the death of John O'Donnell, of Gate City. All members are requested to be present, by order of President J. J. Curran.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09

Morehead stole across the ''debataole land' to visit her. It was rainy rEGnt and while the lovers wc1I together a band of guerillas headed by the notorious Mundey, cdmc up and surrounded tho house. At the first alarm ! Tor head opened the door of tho clock case and squ7ezed an. But h. lcf his .at and gloves m the room and thess tell tales were seen. The guef5l hunted high and low. Finally one of them opened the clock door and Morshad was discov- cred. They shot hfm to Ceath. Since then tile clock has ma4Lcd the hc c- of fJ mur- der.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09

jury, and an inquest will be held this morn ing.
 John Sanford, the husband of the mother of the child. has disappeared. The woman is still strongly of the opinion that he ad- ministered poison.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if 1; fails to cure. 25c. 9-23-9lt,
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
Law School, Lebanon, Tenn.

This law-school is one of the oldest in the South. Its graduates have been governors of States, are in Congress, are Judges of State and Federal Courts, are in many Leg islatures, and everywhere prominent at the bar.
 Next term begins January 24th, 1893. Address
 N. GREEN,
 Chancellor.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
MUST BE SOLD.

Q ROOM RESIDENCE all modern conven. Q fences; 65 feet front; 704 North l7th Street. House cost S4, 500 to build. Price $3, Will carry $2,0oo. Apply at once.
 w. B. LEEDY & O.,
 1l4% 2lst Straet
The age-herald., 1898-01-09

0OA AAOOAb NAH SAAo Afd'tAieAit Colerain, a widower of
 advanced years, and his maiden sister. who is now past middle life. The Colerain residence is an old-fashioned, un- pretentious farmhouse.
 Miss Patsy Colerain, ,r "Aut Patsy as she is familiarly known to her neighbors and friends, is a woman of refinsment, b eari n g traces of youthful beau ty. She is quiet and unobtrusive and has not gone beyond the pale of her own yard for over thirty years. There is a tragic history con- nected with her es- arrangement from the world.
 In th~ spacious hall of the Colerain homestead stands 2. clock, an old fashioned affalir of the grand father" species. This timepiece is over a century old and is a quaint .. looking object. The ps.ldulum has been motionless and the elaborately carved brass have never moved since 8 fateful night in the year 1864.
 Miss Colerain was en- gagged to Reuben More head, a young Kent1ck- ian who in Al-il, 1864, wore the blue uniform. Being in the vicinity of his. avv ae at h ea rig hollsa
The age-herald., 1898-01-09

D<lEJ,T, the opportunity to get ar DOl' tistic and up-to-date wall
 MISS papers Ut one-half their
 'A1OO real value at Colby & Rolls Dissolution of Partnership Sale. Only three weeks more.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
CLOCKS PART IN A TRAGEDY.

Seven miles east of Bardstown, Ky, in what is known as the Beech Grove neigh
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-07-02

South engaging so extensively IN
wheat culture, at least for some years
10 come, the farmer who thinks Of
growing wheat need not be deferred
By the fear Of low prices. He can
surely count on home market at a
fair price for all the wheat he may
grow even if he exceeds Mr.. divers
80 to 40 bushels to the acre.
Heretofore the bulk of wheat ground
by Southern mills, and also the bulk
Of the -four used, came from States
north Of US, not for the sole reaseas
that they were cheaper than Se#snern
grain or flour, but because the mills
could not commaE3 q full supply of
Southerus~~@grown wheat. Whether
there may be seductive profit in wheat
culture in the South CT not there is
certainly no question that it will be
as profitable on any farm adapted to
its culture as cotton has been for some
years past, and if the methods pursued
by Mr.. Oliver be generally pursued,
and anything like the same results be
achieved, growers can afford to sell
wheat st 60 cents or less a bushel and
then make more money than they have
made for several years in growing
cotton.
That such results are practicable is
established bv the, success Of others
before Mr.. Oliver, and by other farm
ers in other parts of the State. ME
Oliver ls simply doing by his method
what other North Carolina farmers
who practice thorough culture have
done by their methods, and every one
of them mas given, as Mr. Oliver is
now doing, striking object lesson,
showing what can be done by proper
methods, snd showing also that North
Carolina might become a great wheat
growing State.
Mr.. divers farm is on the suburbs
of Charlotte and there are other farms
not far from Charlotte, which not
many years ago were so poor as to be
considered practically worthless. which
by iudicious culture have been brought
to such state of fertility that they
cannot be surpassed in productiveness
by the best grain-growiug lands in the
West. We have seen both and know
whereof we speak. There are farm
ers in Guilford and Randolph counties
who would not be satisfied with thirty
bushels of wheat to the acre, and
wouldn't think they had done anything
very extraordinary with forty bushels
to the acre, and we have known IN.
stances where on small tracts of land
as high as fifty bushels to the acre have
been produced in other counties.
These are exceptions, of course, but
they are proof of the possibilities of
North Carolina soil under good, sys-
tematic culture and show what COM
bination of such land and the intelli-
gent, industrious and persevcring man
can do.
One man might accomplish some
feat of skill, strength or endurance
that not one other man in a thousand
might accomplish, but in farming
with the same character of land, nine
hundred and niuety-uine men ont OF
thousand can do what the one does by
pursuing the same methods and cxer-
cising he same intelligence, industry,
and perseverance.
We congratulate Mr.. Oliver on his
fine object lesson and his splendid ad-
7ertisement OF North Carolina as
wheat growing State.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-07-02
Robbed the Grave.

4 startling incident of which Mr
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
"I was in a most dreadful condition.
Ny skin was almost yellow, eyes
sunken, tongue coated, pain contir-
ually in back and sides, no appetite
gradually growing weaker day oy day.
Three physicians had given me up.
Fortunately, friend advised trying
Electric Bitters,' and to my great joy
and surprise, the first bottle made a
decided improvement. I continued
their use for three weeks, and am now
q well msn. I know they saved my
life and robbed the grave Of another
victim" No one should fsi. to try
them. Only so cents per bottle at
NcMaster Co.'s drug store. s
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-07-02
COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

hereby announce myself candi-
date for County Supervisor of Fair
field; subject to the action Of the
Democratic primaries.
JNO. A. STEWART.
I hereby announce myself q candi-
date tor reelection to the Office Of
County Supervisor of fairfield County.
subject to the action of the emocratic
primaries.
B. G. TENANT.
For the Office Of Supervisor Of Fair
field County, l hereby announce my.
self candidate, subject to the action
of the Democratic party as expressed
through the primary election Or elec'
tions.
S. B. CRAWFORD.
I Ihe:eby announce myself candi-
date for the office of County Supervisor
for Fairfield, subject to the aetsiien OF
the Democratic primary election.
G. Y. LANGFORD.
For the Office of Supervisor of Fair
field County, 1 hereby announce my
self candidate, subject to the action
of the Democratic primaries.
J. B. BURIEY.
thereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office of Supervisor for
Fairfield County, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary or prima'
ries. T. g. LEITNER.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-07-02
COUNTY SUPT. EDUCATION.

hereby announce myself candi
date for the Office Of County Superin
tendent of Education for Fairfield
County, subject to the action of ths
Democratic primaries.
T. NJ. BOULWARE.
The many friends Of Mr.. D. l.
STEVENSON respectfully nominate lin
for reelection to the Office Of Superin'
tendent of Education, believing that
the improved condition of the public
schools is conclusive proof that he il
lhe right man in the right place; cub
iect to the action of the Democratic
party.
The friends of Mr. W. LEON Eos.
BOROUGH present his name to the Dem
ocratic voters of Fairfield County as
a candidate for the Office of County
Superintendent of Education. Mr..
Rosborough is an experienced teacher
and his friends kelieFe that his nomi-
nation would be wise selection.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-07-02
W. W. CROSBY.

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Treasurer of Fairfield County,
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary O. primaries; .
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-07-02
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. WlNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by
millions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
L soothes the child, softens the gums,
alIays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for diarrhea. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer imne-
diately. Sold by druggists in every
part OF the world. twenty-five cents
a bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take
no other kind. 5.26tx1y
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-07-02
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HOUSE OF KEPiESENIAIlf rs.
I thereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to a seat III the
House of Representatives from Fair
field County; subject to the actio1 OF
the Democratic primaries.
J. &. WOLLlNG
offer for reelection 70 the Genera
Assembly, subject to The action of the
Democratic primary.
r. A. MEARES.
The friends of Mr.. E, B. RAGsDALE
respectfully nominate him for the
House of Representatives. subject to
the Democratic primary.
/ hereby announce myself a candi
date for election to the General AS
sembly, subject to the primary.
J. B. MORRISON.
The friends of Capt. ". J. JoHN'
SON respectfully place him in nomina
tion for the House of Representatives
subject to the result of the Democratic
primaries. !
The friends Of Hon. r. Y. LENNON
announce him for reelection to hit
General Assembly, subject to the Dem
ocratic primaries.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-07-02
COUNTY AUDITOR.

l hereby announce myself candi.
date for reelection to the ofi:e o1
County Auditor, subject to the action
of the Democratic primaries.
J. L. RICHMOND.
The many friends of J. A. BALLES.
TINE announce him as candidate for
the Office of Auditor for Fairfield
County, believing that he will su cess.
fully fill the same if he is elected.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-07-02
THE POPEMANUFACTURINGC co.
are prepared to furnish Bicycles
this season at prices
TO SUIT ALL

verybody knows what the 5 per
cent Nickel Co!umbias are.
Many Hsrtfvrds are ridden in Winns-
boro. Ask the riders what their record
is. We III rest our claims on what
hey say. They stay out of repair
shops and run $50 easy"
All Of the above are made Ly the
Pope Manufacturing Co., which is d
guarantee of good workmanship.
If YOU w;,Nt cheap secondhand
~hee:, we can furnish you one from
S. 20 up, but these wheels ale not
guaranteed. You take what You
get"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-07-02

THE friends of Mr.. J. R. CURLEE
present bis name to the voters Of Fair
field County as a candidate for County
Treasurer, subject the result Ct the
Democratic primaries.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-07-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
[CandiIates' cards S. cash, without
any exception whatsoever
FOR PROBATE JUDGE,

l hereby announce myself as can
didate for reelection 10 the office Of
Judge of Probate; subject to the Dem
ocratic primary.
S. r. JOHNSTON.
l hereby announce myself a cauGi
date for the Office of Probate Judge
for Fairfield County, subject to the
action of the Democratic primaries.
JNO. j. NEIL