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The Monte Vista journal., 1898-12-24

There are people who actually be
lieve their troubles Interest others.
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-12-24

A catalogue OF 800 prixe~. suitable to
every taste and condition. mailed on
inquiry. Prizes given for saving Dia-
mond &c" Soap wrappers. Address
Cudahy Soap Works, South Omaha,
Nebraska.
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-12-24

Even the worm Will turn-oeraaps
into butterfly.
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-12-24

We viii fsrfsit q 90 Il sny Of osr pah,
6saaiss. Tas Psso Co., Wafrsa, Pa
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-12-24

william T. Stead. editor Of the Lon
don Review OF Reviews. is at Livsdia.
In the Cr!mea. whcr. he has had an In
trrview with the ear regarding the
autocrat's peace planx. In = letter to
the Lokal Anfciser Mr. Stead says tha,
the delegates to the peace conference
Of the powers next spring will not he
long In nnding out that the Russian
emperor mcans business. The practi.
cal sim OF the conference 10 directed
only to putting = stop to further mill
tary armament and To settling thr
question whether II Is not possible 10
prevent the sudden outbreak Of war
before neutral powers have tried psac-
ably to settle the matters In dispute.
THE esar is different" Nr. Stead adds.
from whs, he Is commonly supposed
to b.. lie 10 healthy and active aud
self-contained. with q constitution
stronger than that Of his father. the
iate Alexander III. His main idea
indeed. bis life ohjccs--iA to carry out
the purpose With which in view tho
coming congress has been called"
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-12-24

80 you wish to marry my daughtery'
Yes. SIR" well. can you support her
in that condition OF idleness to which she
has always been accustomed?
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-12-24

Henry. ] wish you would let ne givo
you your ChristmAs present now" why.
Clara? I'm worn out changing my
mind about It,"
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-12-24

We regret TO observe that Mr..
Thomas sharksy shows symp,ons os
. viliiasnsss to "hippodroms." His
match With Charley Mitchell will b.
. palpsbis and obvious attempt to get
~ tsbaic's money under false pre-
seessa II Af. sharkey wants 10 d.
~ eaAs rsest1As With some pusiiiss-
entsess ply sot givs Joha l. Sullivan
- yasetkilraia . ehssess Why 70
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pastttslarly vspspelas asA q.
seoetvs Sbaek nunbsr" q thstS Ns.
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The Monte Vista journal., 1898-12-24

Some feminine matchmakers seem to
make speciality Of friction matches.
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-12-24
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Chraso. mr.. 3i.--A special to the
Timss- Herald from Washington aays.
0reat Britain has Riven spother
seriklng exanspee " fps~ndaAip fer shs
The age-herald., 1898-12-18
SEVERAL SPECIAL AWARDS
First Prize Light Bramha Cock Valued
 At $S6.OO.
EXHIBITORS OFF FOR THEIR HOMES
Annual Business Meeting of the Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock Association Postponed Officers Will be
 Elected Next Week.

The fourth annual exhibition of the Ala bama Poultry and Pet Stock association, which opened in this city on Monday last, was brought to close yesterday after shows in the history of the association.
 By o'clock the big tent in Nineteenth street presented much the appearance of having been visited by some good old 'culled brother" whose liking for chicken is proverbial.
 Exhibitors from~ other cities were anx- ious to ship their birds on the afternoon trains, while the local fanciers were busy packing up.
 The few remaining details were completed yesterday morning, and several special rewards were made. A beautiful silver cup offered by the Pratt City Poulty club for the highest scoring parti-colored bird was awarded to Geo. M. Clark & Co.,, of Kensington, Ga, whose first premium Light Brahma hen scored 96 out of a pos sible 100 points for a perfect fowl. MT. Clark carried off a number of first prizes, including cock, cockrel, bullet and pen. His first prize cock is valued at $35 pret- ty stiff price for a single chicken.
 Not the Kind He Wanted
 There was only one dissatisfied person who visited the show-a man who kicked because he did not find the kind of chicken for which he had the greatest preference on exhibition, although many species were on hand. When asked what kind of chick en he preferred, he jovially replied, Fried -on plate." The quick witted officer who was showing him around said, with a twin kle in his eye "You are Methodist, aren't your"
 On account of the rush incident to the close of the show the annual business meet ing of the association was postponed until some day next week, when officers for the ensuing year will be elected. Many new members have been taken into the asso- ciation and the prospects, were never brighter The show just closed has proven a complete success in every way possible, and insures better and bigger show next year.
 The fascination of raising fancy fowls cannot be appreciated by those who are not interested, and many of the visitors to the show have become converts.
 Birmingham Chicken Industry
 President McCafferty and Secretary Cole are to be congratulated on the success of the exhibition which has disclosed the fact that Birminghams superiority over her sister cities is not confined alone to coal, iron and steel, but that her chicken indus try Is also in high state of proficiency.
The age-herald., 1898-12-18
A POPULAR MISTAKE
Regarding Remedies for Dyspepsia and In-
 digestion.

Regarding Remedies for Dyspepsia and In-
 digestion.
 The national disease of Americans is indi-- gestion, or, in its chrome form, dyspepsa, and for the very reason that it is so com mon many people neglect taking proper treatment for what they consider trfiing stomach trouble, when as a matter of fact, Indigestion lays the foundation for many in- curaple diseases. No person with vigor- ous, healthy stomach Will fall a victim to consumption Many kidney diseases and heart troubles date their beginning from poor indigestion; thin, nervous people are really so because their stomachs are out of gear; weary, languid, faded out women owe their condition to imperfect indigestion.
 When nearly every person you meet is af- nicted with weak digestion 1t is not sur prising that nearly every secret patent med- -1cine on the market claims to be a cure for dyspepsia, as well as a score of other bles, when in fact, as Dr. Werthier says. there is but one genuine dyspepsia cure which Is perfectly safe and reliable and moreover, this remedy Is not patent med icine. but 1t Is a scientific combination of pure pepsin dree from animal matter) veg etable essences, fruit salts and bismuth It is sold by druggists under name of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets No extraya- gant claims are made for them but for in- digestion or any stomach trouble. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are far ahead of any remedy yet discovered. They act on the food eaten, no dieting is necessary, simply eat all the wholesome food you want and these tablets will digest 1t. A cure results because all the stomach needs Is a rest which Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets give by doing the work of digestion.
 Druggists sell these tablets at 50 cents per package. Circulars and testimonials sent free by addressing F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich.
The age-herald., 1898-12-18
DIR. w. S. CURRELL,
Of Washington-Lee University Lectur-
 ed at Pollock Stephens Institute.

Dr. William Spencer Currell of Washing ton-Lee University addressed a cultured au- dience in the chapel of the Pollock-Stephens Institute on Friday evening, choosing as his subject, Books Blessing and Bane:
 The lecture was one of the most finished ever delivered in this city, and was greatly enjoyed by his hearers The influence or good and bad books was clearly pointed out, while excellent advice was given as to the kind of books to read
 Dr. Currell is an interesting and eloquent speaker, and reviewed the great names of English literature from Chaucer to Ten nyson with an ease that was refreshing as we'll as instructive, giving a critical diaS- nosis. A thread of sparkling wit and humor ran though his lecture, adding special in- terest that elicited the appreciative ap- plause of his audience.
 The lecture was given complimentary to the senior class of the Pollock Stephens Institute, and was greatly enjoyed.
The age-herald., 1898-12-18
A Hobo Injured

Friday night at Blount Springs John Fin ger, white man from Rochester, N. r., said by the railroad authorities to be a hobo, dropped between two freight ears and was very seriously bruised up. He is said, and while stepping from one of the cars to another the cars separated and the unfortunate fellow stepped down onto the track below
 He was picked up by a, chum who was accompanying him, and with the assistance of the railroad was brought to Birming- ham, After trea tment by .Drs. Brown and Wilson, the railroad physicians, he was sent out to the poor house.
The age-herald., 1898-12-18
TWO SERGEANTS
Of the Fifth Immunes Home from San
 tiago for the Holidays.

Sergeant Keenon Wheelock and Sergeant Weigandt, both non-commissioned officers of the Fifth Immunes are in the city to spend the holidays with their friends and relatives. They came over to the states several days ago in the transport Obdam landing at Fortress Monroe. Neither of these two soldiers have been sick, but both obtained sixty-day furloughs on account of their general good behavior. They were the only two sergeants in the regiment to get off,
 Sergeant Wheelock says that the men of the regiment are getting along very nicely, considering the terrible monotony of the garrison life they are leading. They don't complain much, he says, but there are only few of them in the regiment who will not welcome with joy the orders to embark for the United States, there to be disbanded.
The age-herald., 1898-12-18
SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT
To be Given by Camp Hardee-Pro-
 gramme Mapped Out Yesterday.

Yesterday morning the special committee and a number of friends and relatives of Camp Hardee's members assembled in Mag nolia hall to make arrangements for the en- tertainment to be given December 30. The meeting was an enthusiastic one, and num- bers volunteered their services.
 After considering all the names proposed the names of those who were to deliver speeches, sing or do anything else on the programme were selected and all of them will be notified by mail by the secretary of the meeting.
 All of the numbers on the programme will be of a martial nature and will be intended to take the veterans back for an hour or so to those stirring days of the early sixties. The speeches will all be short and will tell of historic incidents connected with the great conflict.
The age-herald., 1898-12-18
A BIRMINGHAM TYPE.
The Remarkable Building of the Great
 City.

The Remarkable Building or the Great
 City.
 ''Talking about the spirit of enterprise which is making Birmingham great" said a business man in the hotel lobby, you find that spirit very forcefully illustrated by Cal D. Brooks, the head of the Brooks Tailoring company. Mr. Brooks is a young man of remarkable energy and business ability Within less than year, and with capital that consisted chiefly of brains, he has, by his business tact, energy, perseverance and close attention to details, placed his estab- fishment on an equal footing with firms of ten years standing.
 His unique, catchy way of telling the people through the newspapers what he de- sires them to know is quite unequaled by anything within the range of my observa- ton. And very strong point about him Is that he never allows a misfit suit to leave his house. If the clothes don't fit you, then you simply can't get them. He won't let you have them
 "He never lets up talking clothing except to write clothing. It is his life study, and he loves 1t like he loves good books-with the warmest sense of attachment. By the way, Mr. Brooks is one of the closest stu dents and greatest lover of books in Bir- mngham And all the younger population look upon him as an infallible encyclopedia on fashions in mems clothing. He succeeds because he studies, he works-he has quali- fled himself for success. Indeed, he IS one of the most remarkable of the younger business men of Birmingham, and is one of the most just and fair-minded men eyer kuewp
The age-herald., 1898-12-18
ANNIVERSARY
Of Beethovens Birth Celebrated at Con
 servatory of Music.

At the conservatory of music two splen- did concerts were given in honor of the anniversary of the birth of Beethoven, the great composer, which were attended by large and cultured audiences. At o'clock in the afternoon the first programme was rendered, consisting of the best classical selections The evening programme was equally as fine. both being rendered by the faculty of the Conservatory of Music, as- sisted by Miss Minnie Plaut and Mrs. E. G. Chandler.
 MT. Guckenberger is to be congratulated upon the success of the celebration, which was in every way worthy of the great mas ter in whose honor it was held.
The age-herald., 1898-12-18
STOCK OF PIG IRON.
Report for November Shows Decided
 Decrease Over October.

There is nothing which so shows the iron market of the country as the amount of iron which Is kept on hand in the fur mace and in the warrant yards of the iron producing districts. When the market is slow and there is little demand for iron, the furnaces naturally have to store away all of their over-production in stock yards. Afterwards, when the demand begins to exceed the supply, these stocks are drawn on at once. As the stock on hand, which is over and above the output of the fur naces, diminishes, almost invariably the prices begin to rise.
 This has been the case of the iron mar ket of America for the past five or six months, not only in the Birmingham dis trict, but all over the country. As is well known, the price of Birmingham iron has in that time increased over 75 cents a ton.
 According to figures which have just been compiled the total furnace yard stocks of coke pig iron for Alabama and Georgia on December l were only 1869, a reduction of 12.625 tons since November | Since August l the stock has been reduced 57,751 tons, or over one-half.
 On December 1 there were 9O00 tons of pig iron in the warrant yards of Alabama just Il, 100 tons less than on November | Since August 1 there has been a decrease of $500 tons in the warrant yards of Ala bama-
 The decrease in all kinds of pig iron all over the country has been correspondingly as great as 1t has been in Alabama.
The age-herald., 1898-12-18
CONSUMMATED YESTERDAY
Transferred by Jane M. Wheelan for
 $0O,OOO.
BUILDING WILL BE REMODELED
At the Close of Present Theatrical Season and Many Improvements Made-Needed Repairs Will
 be Made At Once.

The deal for the opera house property which for the past several weeks has been under consideration was consumated yes terday, the property going into the hands of A. l.. Fulenwider, local capitalist, and Henry l.. Badham, cashier of the Ser ney National bank.
 A deed was yesterday filed in the probate office by Jane M. Wheelan, executrix of the estate of Dr. Charles Wheelan, deceased, transferring the property to A. l.. Fulen- wider in consideration of $60,0O0 Of this amount $1250O was cash, the purchasers to assume the payment of two outstanding mortgages. The property, which Is one or the most valuable in the city. is situated at the corner of First avenue and Nineteenth street. with a frontage of 100 feet, running back to the alley, 14O feet The building, four-story brick, was built about fifteen years ago by Frank P. O'Brien, part of which is used for an opera house and part store rooms and offices.
 House to be Remodeled
 At the close of the present theatrical season the new purchaser will begin the work of remodeling the entire house, which means that Birmingham will have theater second to none in the south. The parquette and stage will be lowered to the ground floor and two stories will probably be added The hotel will also be thoroughly remodeled and the entire building made al- most entirely new.
 The deal will in no wise effect the present lessees of the opera house, Messrs Grambs & Theiss, except that such necessary re- pairs as are needed to add to the comfort of patrons will be made at once.
The age-herald., 1898-12-18
BNAI BIRTH
Will Celebrate Silver Jubilee of Order
 in Seventh District.

This evening at o'clock at Temple Eman- uel Birmingham Lodge No sss, Independent Order of B'nai Birth will celebrate the silver jubilee of the seventh district of the order with appropriate exercises.
 Rabbi David Marx, of Atlanta, who will deliver the oration of the occasion arrived in the city last night and will this morn ing visit the Sunday school at Temple Emanuel of which he was formerly in charge.
 An interesting programme has been arr ranged for tonight's celebration and cordial invitation is extended to the public to be present.
The age-herald., 1898-12-18
JEFFERSON VOLUNTEERS
Meet This Afternoon to Complete Or
 ganization and Elect Officers.

This afternoon at S:3O o'clock, in their ar mory. the members of the reorganized Jef- ferson Volunteers, which is to be one Of the companies in the new Alabama National Guard will hold a meeting to complete then organization and to elect their officers.
 At a meeting held last Sunday the foi- lowing members were nominated TOT the commissioned offices, and to confirm or re- feet these nominations is one of the objects of the meeting this afternoon. Charles H. Scholar is nominated for captain, J. Cary Thompson for first lieutenant, and there was a tie vote on John Kimball and John Waterman for the second lieutenancy.
The age-herald., 1898-12-18
A NoveI Dark Lantern

Night Captain Weir. of the police depart- ment, is the proud possessor of a novelty in polio eparaphernalia which is strictly up to date. sis
 It is an electric dark lantern that can be carried in the pocket and by the simple pressure of a spring throws strong light into the dark alleys, making it both con venent and useful. The little novelty was a present from a friend, and has only re- gently been placed on the market 5n
The age-herald., 1898-12-18
DEATH OF FRED. H. JONES.
Remains Were Inferred in Oak Hill
 Cemetery.

The remains of Fred H. Jones were in- tered at Oak Hill cemetery yesterday af- ternoon at ? o'clock.
 MT. Jones' death came suddenly and was a great shock to his family and friends. He leaves a wife and father who is the pastor of the First Baptist church of Pensacola, Fla.
 The Rev. F. Jones and the wife of the deceased. Mrs. Salle Jones, desire to ex- press their appreciation of the kindness dis played towards them in the recent bereave- ment.
The age-herald., 1898-12-18
Another Candidate i'm the Field

Thomas Parker, superintendent of the Lynn Iron Works, is candidate for alder man in the Second ward to fill the vacancy, caused by the resignation of Alderman T. T. Ashford.
 MT. Parker and Lew Lazarus, whose can- didacy has already been announced. are the only candidates in the field. The election will occur at the next meeting of the board.
The age-herald., 1898-12-18
The Unpredecented Holiday Trade

All of Brmingham's progressive mer- chants are being taxed to their full capac- ity by the splendid holiday trade this city Is enjoying One of the busiest places is Colbys Art Store, 2O23 First avenue Never before has this establishment had such a fine picture frame business as 1t is having this season. Their force of six rapid frame makers is kept busy until midnight daily, and MT. Colby expects to still further in- crease the number of workmen Monday, so ly.
 ly,
The age-herald., 1898-12-18
PERSONAL.

Secretary J. B. Gibson of the Commercial club has returned from Montgomery, and yesterday morning resumed his desk, which, since the general assembly has been in ses- sion, has been in charge of D. B. Grace. Yesterday he received letter from gen. tleman in one of the smaller towns in this state who had $2,O0O which he wanted to invest in some kind of industry in Birming ham. This is a sample of the letters which are received almost daily by the secretary of the Commercial club.
The age-herald., 1898-12-18

Ollie Miles and A. J. Johnston returned yesterday from an extended hunting trip in South Alabama. They had fine sport and will return there after Christmas
The age-herald., 1898-12-18

s. H. Duncan, the fiagman who was So seriously injured by pistol bullet fired by Engineer Tagert last Tuesday morning, is still alive at the Hillman hospital, though he is in very serious condition. The shoot ing was the result of dispute which arose between the two men in the Southern freight yards.
The age-herald., 1898-12-18

President E. s. Washburn, Traffic Man ager J. J. Fletcher, General Superintendent R. R. Hammond and Trainmaster H. A. Ford, all of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railroad, were in the city yes- terday, making one of their periodical trips of inspection over the line.
The age-herald., 1898-12-18

You'll find many nice pieces and an easy task to make a selection. Call and see..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-01
Hoods Pills take. easy to operate. 25c

Bluff in the Second Ward, so esti- mable a citizen asMr. R. M. Galbraith, Master Mechanic of the Cotton Belt Shops, was turned down for negro by the name of James Dukes, while in the Third ward so large a proper ty holder as MT. J. A. Perdue was turned down for negro by the name of Richardson. This shows to what low partisan intamy the Election Commissioners were ready to stoop in order to accom- plish McCoys election, by fair means or foul. It is a fitting finale to campaign conceived in fraud and born in robbery. Il is the crowning act of McCoy's wrongful and fraudulentnominat:on, and was done for the purpose of again thwarting the will of the people, as has already been done in two pri- maries.
 There is now but one thing for the people who believe in fair and honest elections to do, and that is to be at the polls on election day and see that their sacred rights are protected. and bitterly prosecute any and all parties who may attempt to prostitute or tamper with the ballot.
 The G RApHIois pleased to say that in several instances the appointees, while intense partsans of McCoy's. are believed to be men Of honor and integrity, and will see to it that there is au honest count. We only regret that there are not more of them, and that the Election Com missioners did not appoint men in every instance whose names would be guarantee of fair and honest election.
 The public knows who are not to be trusted, and upon these they will keep a careful and scrutnizing eye, and should any of these attempt any fraud, it will not nor should not go unwhlpped of justice.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-01
Kew Zealand Mutton,

Tho story of New Zealand sheep designed for the London market may be very briefly told It is taken from the run to the slaughter house, killed, dressed and transferred to tho cooling room. The skin and superhuous fat are retained; after ten hours cooling the carcass goes into the refrigerating room for 36 hours. Thence it goes to the stor- ing room, and when it has been envel- oped i'll it's cotton tshirt" and labeled is ready for its journey over sea. Tho steamers which bring the meat to us through the tropics have, of course, to be fitted with safrigerating appliances. and our sheep takes it's place among thousands of others, some of the boats being fitted to carry as many as TO. 0u0 carcasses at one time.
 There are ss vessels engaged in thu trade. capable of transporting 6, roo, 000 sheep per annum. Arrived in the Thames, tho barges come alongside the vessel, and the sheep is transferred to a cold storage station Here 1t may lie for weeks or for months if necessary, 50 that-an important commercial advan- tage--t there Is no necessity for immedi- ate sale on q depressed market -Good Words