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The age-herald., 1898-07-01
Bcssemer Notes.

Bessemer, June -30.-Last evening at ' clock there was a collision on the Louis Vile and Nashville railroad at Second ave- nue and Twenty-first street. A switch en- zine with train heavily loaded ran into the regular ore train. Fortunately both trains were moving slowly, otherwise the accident would have proved very serious NO one was injured on either train, though the damage to the engines will probably amount to several hundred dollars. Tuseola Tribe No. l, Improved Order of Red Men, had big picnic and barbecue at Hawkins Springs yesterday. Two bands were on hand all day, dancing continuing until Il o'clock last night Nearly 000 pounds of meat were barbecued. The Bessemer Tribe were out in full force, while members of the order were present from Birmingham, Pratt City and many other points.
 w. c. Fellows, of Birmingham, is in town today.
 w. L. Flood, the express agent at this place who has been very ill., is reported somewhat improved today.
 T. M. Owen, of Carrollton, after a pleas ant visit to his father, Dr. W. M. Owen and many other relatives and old friends in and near Bessemer, returned home to- day
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 tions held yearly. The questions, with answers to same, shall be issued under of- ficial seal to the county boards of exam insrs, and the state board of education shall adopt and enforce, in accordance with the state laws, such regulations and penalties as will insure the impartial thorough a.a honest examinatiQn Qf every applicant. The topics. 2f examination may be deter mined by the state board of education, but the minimum requirement. shall not be less than that now fixed by law, nor shall topics be added, from time to time, without notice of at least six months being given. No applicant shall be entitled to examination until having paid of one dollar. Municipal school districts may add other require ments to those fixed by the state board of education, and may examine, applicants in these additional requirements soley.
 The state board of education shall out- line the work of county institutes and shall determine the methods of the execution or the same providd, that the uneXpended fees received from applicants at examlha- tions of teachers shall be used in the pay ment of skilled institute instructors.
 The state board of education shall pro- vide and the state superintendent shall en- force uniform coures of study for the public schools of elementary education, pro vided, that municipal and special school districts may add to the same; shall set tne min mum re quirements for all publ schoo's of secondary education: and may recom- mend courses of study for state institu- tions of higher education; so that educa- tion in the state shall be a unified har- monious articulated and continuous pro cess.
 Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That the provisions of this act shall be effective on and after January 1, 1899.
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Memphis Conference Female Institute

We call your special attention to the ad- vertisement of the Memphis Conference Fe- male Institute, located at Jackson, Tenn, one of the oldest female institutions in the south, chartered in 1S43. The institu- tion is now under the management of Jones & Co.,, with A. B. Jones president, formerly president of the Huntsville Fe- male college, Huntsville, Ala, and for many years connected with the M c. F. Institute during the life of his father, the lamented Rev. A. w. Jones, D. D. This institution is located in city of superior advantages, both as to location and edu- cational facilities It is the Athens of the southern middle states. The altitude is elevated, and the finest water imaginable flows through the city. A perfect system of subterranean sewerage makes the city absolutely free from contamination.
 The M. c. F. Institute building is modern in every particular. and the grounds are ample and beautiful. No better or more attractive institution for the education of young ladies can be found. The attention of those of our readers who have young daughters to educate, is respectfully called to the M. c. F. Institute at Jackson, Tenn, with the assurance that every pa- tron will be satisfied with it. See the ad- VertiSement
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MAJORS KYLE AND BRANDON.
Matter of Regret That They Will Lose Their
 Commissions.

Commissions.
 Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Montgomery, June 3O.-It is a matter of very great regret to their friends here that Majors Gee Kyle and Wm. w. Brandon are to lose their commissions by reason of a mistake of Adjutant- General Corbin in his instructions to the governor.
 It will be recalled by the readers of The Age-Herald that on April 19 the adjutant- general directed Governor Johnston to ap- point third major for each of his regi- ments of volunteers. He appointed to these positions Captain Kyle, of the John- ston Rifles, of Decatur. and Captain Brandon, of the Warrior Guards, of Tus- caloosa. These companies thereupon elect ed new commanders. For some weeks there has been discussed as to whether the appointments of Majors Kyle and Brandon were authorized by law, and now Governor Johnston has received letter from Senator Pettus enclosing one from tho adjutant-general which conveys the authentic information that the appoint ments were not authorized by law.
 1t is stated that the new captains of both the Tuscaloosa and Decatur compa- nes insist on stepping down and allowing their former commanders to be re-instated, but this would let out the two second lieu tenants, and the majors are said to be hesitating on. this account.
 The Evening Journal makes the very pertinent suggestion that the governor ap- point Messrs Kyle and Brandon as ma jors in one of the third call regiments.
The age-herald., 1898-07-01
Fertilizer Tags.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Montgomery Ala, June 90-Hon. l. F. Culver, commissioner of agriculture, has made requisition for 1,250,000 fertilizer tags for the season of 1S9S-99, and Auditor White has received offers for furnishing tags from several publishing houses. Bids will be re- ceived for supplying the above number of tags by the auditor till the 18th of July.
 The state, through Attorney-General F'itts has instituted suit against ex-Tax Collector Waller of Morgan county and his bondsmen, J. A. German, tax commissioner of Tallapoosa county, on accounts stated by the assistant examiner of public ac- counts The former is for 5000 found to be due the state, and the latter is $1, 300 and S2O0 It has been decided by the state to collect all such claims by suit unless sooner paid,
The age-herald., 1898-07-01
RECRUITING A COMPANY.
John H. Sheffey Will Captain Band of Me-
 groes to Go to the Front.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald-
 Huntsville. Ala, June 30.-John H. Chef fey. of this city, is recruiting company of negroes in Huntsville, Scottsboro, Green brier and Belle Nina. He has met with encouragement so far, having enlisted sev- enty-five men. MT. Sheffey will be cap tain, Dr. Andrew Boyd, of Scottsboro, first lieutenant, and William Sundley, of Green brier, second lieutenant.
 Richmond Council, No. ?, Junior Order of United American Mechanics, met last night and elected the following officers: H. N. Peters, councillor, H. V. Middleton, vice-councilor; J. l.. Hay, recording secre- tary; c. c. Patteson, assistant; G. w. Wise financial secretary; R. L. Hay treasurer; w. w. Fox, conductor: R. N. Grayson warden; R. l.. Harrison, inside sentinel: J. H. Phillips, outside sentinel D. w. Taft trustee.
The age-herald., 1898-07-01

Mrs. HARRY HARDY, Riverside, Iowa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham the story of her struggle with serious ovarian trou. ble, and the benefit she received from the use of Lydia E. Pinlsham's Vege- table Compound. This is her letter:
 "How thankful I am that I took your medicine. I was troubled for two years with inflammation of the womb and ovaries, womb was also very low. was in constant misery. I had heart trouble, was short of breath and could not walk five blocks to save my life. Suffered very much with my back, had headache all the time, was nervous, menstruations were irregular and painful, had bad discharge and was troubled with bloating. I was perfect wreck. Had doctored and taken local treatments, but still was no better. I was advised by one of my neighbors to write to you. have now finished the second bottle of Mrs. Pink hams Vegetable Compound, and am better in every way. am able to do all my own work and can walk nearly a mile without fatigue; something I had not been able to do for over two years. Your medicine has done me more good than all the doctors"
The age-herald., 1898-07-01
Republican Pow-Mow.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Montgomery Ala, June 30.-The republi- cans of Fillmore had lively pow-wow at Wetumpka yesterday. Earnest efforts were made to get the convention to indorse Tyler Goodwin, nominee of one of the populist factions for probate judge. but the effort failed. Mex. Thomas was nominated for the judgeshlp. and some of the delegates boited and went through the farce of in- dorsing Goodwin. The democrats will clean up the whole lot of em on election day.
The age-herald., 1898-07-01
Physician Painfully Burned

.3s Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald
 Selma, Ala, June 30.-Dr D. B. Ward was painfully though fortunately not seri- ously, burned at his residence on Selma street, last night Dr. Ward has lately developed the camera fad and had progressed so far as to be possessed of the desire to take fash-light photographs. Last night about o'clock while preparing to take a picture of his dining room the package of powder which he held in his hands exploded, severely burning him.
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An}hor5a Allays Nerv- WE Vasa0b O ousness, re- R n lieves the fe6nn Head che,
 uHVeuW Cramps and

Nausea, and so prepares the system that the time of recov- cry is shortened and many say stronger after than before con- finement." It insures safety to life of both mother and child. All who have used "MOther Friend" say they will never be without it again. No other rem edy robs confinement of its pain Book ITO ExPECTANT MOTHERS" mailed free, containing velhable information and vol- untary testlrhohiala
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Grecnviile's Fine Showing.

Special Dispatch to the Age-Herald.
 Montgomery, Ala, June 3O.-Forty-eight thousand dollars has been offered at the local bank in Greenville in subscription to the government war loan This is "a fine showing for Greenvile and Butler county The population of the town is only about 2,5OO and of. the entire county, 10000. The people are industrious and thrifty. It is one of the most desirable counties in the state to live in.
The age-herald., 1898-07-01
OPEN LETTERS FROM
Jennie B. Green and Mrs. Harry
 Hardy.

JENNIE E GREEN. Denmark, Iowa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
 1T had been sick at my monthly periods for seven years, and tried almost everything ever heard of, but without any benefit. Was troubled with backache, headache, pains in the shoulders and dizziness. Through my mother I was induced to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and it has done me so much good. I am now sound and we'll"
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caused by them, such as as poisoned bll99od, sore mouth, womb troubles, stricture. gleet, etc. I wish to call special attention to my the effects Of early imprudehce, r6sultnS in loss of vitality. manhood apd sexual de- bility. can cure you and enable you to en- Write for book and question list free.
 You may not know me persopally. If nos l refer you with permissi2n to the First bank. Steiner Bros, bankers. the Jefferson County Savings bank, all of this city. as to my responsibility for my contracts.
 Y..E HOLLOWAY. M D.
 Specialist Private Diseases. Proprietor of Holloway's Private Medical Dispensary.
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DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST.
 GEMIT0 URINARY DISEASES. 26 YEARS IN PRACTICE. L II YEARS IN BIRMINGHAM. N

NY T I l V u | e Medical Dispeh- sary was estab- lished in the city of Birmingham, Ala, August 8, 1887, and has been successfully op- erated for the ex- elusive cure of private diseases since that time. This has given me an experience very valuable ip this special line of practice. I cure all forms of private disease, and the many .~.>1fA 4 Al
Evening journal., 1898-07-20
A FLORIDA INSECT.

Some parts Of Florida are infested
with an animal OF extraordinary char
acter. which has about the same rela-
bion to a cockroach that a whale bears
to a hornpout. 1t is a gigantic but ex-
tremely lively creature, which suddenly
appears from almost anywhere and
goes racing like a shot over anything
that comes in its way. The strongest
man will jump like a girl at the APP
pearance Of it. 1t seems to be particu-
larly abundant UP at Lakeland, where
the Massachusetts and New York SOL
diers are. Shortly after the arrival Of
those troops a New York journalist of
delicate sensibilities went up to Lake
land, and found that he had to stay all
night. By dint OF much persuasion he
obtained permission to put up at a 10
cal tavern, whose prOprietress seemed
to have a deeply grounded objection to
entertaining any guests at all. She gave
him a candle and he went upstairs.
Presently he came rushing down. in his
shirt and trousers, bearing the candle,
which had been extinguished by the
rapidity Of his flight. On his face was
an expression OF terrible alarm.
See here" he said, there are cock
reaches as big as rats running all over
by bedi"
The 'andlady sighed deeply. why
she said presently. you amt afraid Of
them, are you? Why, they get into
our table drawers, and eat up our post
age stamps on us as fast as we gel
| EN-"
That was all the newspaper mar
could get out Of the landlady on the
subject. He had to go back to his room
and sat up wondering what sort Of ia
bic drawers they could have in FloridS
that these creatures could get into
then he fell asleep Of actual exhaus
ItiOn.-BostOn Transcript.
Evening journal., 1898-07-20
THE COTTON SHIRT WAIST.
IL Is an UD-tO-DRte Garment OF Sue
preme COquetFy Despite fts
ChoaDnoss.

Shirt waists OF the cotton persna-
sion are growing very coquettish in
deed, and into the field of cotton blouses
has come a new white shirt waist made
Of all over embroidery. It's an exceed
ingly picturesque and soul-satisfying
garment on white hot summer day,
and under it must be worn O cache cor
set OF white linen or colored silk.
IN all respects this latest conner IS
made quite like any gingham shirt,
minus the very prevalant tucldng.
Some of them, 1t Is true, show wide
sailor collars Of embroidery, under
which, in front, knots o small bright
tie Of soft silk. Stiff white linen collar
and cuffs are made on 20 these shirts,
but tho front buttons are white woven
bullets.
There is almost q sensation over the
cotton. silk and percale shirts, with
finished tails. that the tailors are put
ting out as bait 70 novelty seekers.
This is o direct inducement TO wear the
short and hitherto concealed tail out
side the dress belt, and Just how the
great feminine public will receive the
idea Is not yet known. In scallops'
points and wedge-shaped tabs, OF full
rufies.. the tails are completed and
slim-waisted women undeniably profit
by this pretty decoration.
No demur of the faintest sort has
been offered TO the shirts Of white linen
and nansooh having richly embroid-
cred bosoms. The bosoms are soft
and full and fretted with most delicate
needle work, usually In a series OF
wreaths or vines. Not touch Of color
is introduced in the figures, jeweled
buttons are worn In the cuffs and bosom
and bright taffcta stock takes the
place of the linen collar. These expen-
sive dainties Of dress are regarded as
eminently appropriate for any morn
ing occasion, even for q wedding IN
summer and in the country.-Philadel-
Dhia Times.
Evening journal., 1898-07-20
IT TAKES A WOMAN.
Effective Wny-An Illustrative
Instance.

1T takes woman to insult another
woman" casually remarked the man
With a flower in his coat, land don't
mean to Insult the sex by saying It,
either. It IS simple fact" "Oh, very
well" assented his listener. "But what
10 you call It beside simple fact when
you make such a sweeping charger"
well, for instance" said this man with
O flower In his coat, "I was at recep-
ton the other afternoon, where a pret-
ty young woman, a local artist, was
bidden TO sing. She happened 10 be
suffering from O bad cold, but rather
than disappoint the hostess, who de-
pended on her voice for entertaining
the guests, she began bravely q we'll
known German song, which she does re-
markably well. And then was an eve
witness to o sceDe which illustrates nv
sweeping charge Seated directly IN
front of the singer were two ladies who
disdained the art that had been fos-
tered in O rival clique and who were de-
termined TO let their victim see how
despised she was, how bad her voice.
how crude her method; at least this
was oil written on their countenances.
as saw them The lady who knew It
all signaled the lady who knew Il all
by pushing out Boston boot and touch
ing the others foot. IndescribabIe
weariness lifted the eyebrow of the lady
who knew it all, and the lady who knew
that she knew it oil leaned forward.
resting her chin IN her glove, os though
unable 20 hold herself erect an instant
longer. And still the song went onl
And still the ladies rustled and twisted.
fastening their gaze blankly on the
singer, but at last the lady who knew
that she knew it all perceived her in
suit was not taking effect, and there
upon she arose, bidding her hostess
good-by in the middle of the last verse
with great flourish" "And you think
this is q nice thing 20 relate ?" cried
q woman, who, happily for her. doesn't
know q note of music. mo" said the
man, calmly, "but It was nice Of your
sex TO try 20 upset fellow creature by
letting her see how distasteful she was.
not because she couldn't sing, but be-
cause here came o chance 20 pay of
some old scoresl Yes, I persist in say
ing that il takes a woman TO insult an
other woman. I should never have
dreamed of going out IN the middle Of
q song given alta private drawing-room,
no matter how much hated the man
who was singing it, Perhaps not;
but doubtless the lady was faint, 81,
wreck, and emotion was not good for
Der. That Is the most charitable light
in which 70 look ot any such breach Of
good Manners boston Herald. =
Evening journal., 1898-07-20
EDITORIAL COMMENT

Manila was much affected by the re-
cent fall OF iron.-Louisville CONNER
cial.
Anyhow Pennsylvania has the first
post Office named after Dewey.-Phila-
delphia Press.
Mr. Letter, however, still retains pos
session Of his remarkable chin.-Chi-
cagO Tribune.
ST. Louis, justly noted for its love OF
music, has taken in s1,0OO,000 for
mules since the war began.-Denver
News
Wonder II Uncle Sam demands pawn
tickets from Uncle Neptune for all
these Spanish ships he is putting in
sOak.--Denver Post.
The Dons believe in doing one thing
at a, time Current reports indicate
that they are still busily engaged put
ting down the revolution in Cuba
Philadelphia North American.
1t is beginning to dawn upon some
people who thoughtlessly clamored for
war as a mere pastime that war in
wolves great sacrifices, not only in
treasure, but in blood-Omaha Bee.
No one had any idea before war
commenced that there were one thou
Rand cables between Cuba and the
United States, but as 999 have been
cut, and at least one is in use, the evil
dence is plain that there were at least
a thousand.
This being a billion dollar country,
there is increasing talk of giving il a
billion dollar navy. Fighting fleets like
Dewey's and SIMPSONS cost money,
but they are handy things to have
when the enemy gets too gay.-New
York Mail and Express.
The Confederate uprising which the
SFaniards looked for as an auxiliary
to their case seems to have been post
poned the attention of the uprisers
having been temporarily diverted by
the enlistment Of a large number OF
them to fight for Cuba.-St. Paul Pion-
eer Press.
Up to the present time SPANS naval
! losses foot up twenty-one warships
and twenty-one merchantmen, as
against no losses of American ships
/ This is the sort OF peace argument
which is being urged upon the Spanish
Government at Madrid by powerful
commercial and industrial interests, al.
though thus far without any indica.
tions Of success.-Philadelphia Record
Evening journal., 1898-07-20
COOPER ON THE STAND
CONTINUED From First Page.)

against the defendant and instructed
the jury what they were to return and
the law in these counts.
IF there was an agreement between
Boggs and Kenney. why did Bateman
and l. d. Boggs send Kenney notices
Of overdrafts? Why did Boggs honor
his checks at all? Why did he not
carry him on? He was benefting by
it. You must remember that Kenney's
account and balance at the bank at
times was $500. Boggs was notary
Of that bank, and four times every
year he made ]. H. Bateman, the cash
Ter, swear to four lies. He made him
swear that the banks account was in
good condition when he knew that 1t
was not. If you are twelve hard heart
ed men mad send this defendant to con-
tinement, it will be by the admission
OF the government that Kenney did
not get any benefit of his money from
the bank. Think of the likelihood Of
the story that this man, holding a
high reputation, and an aspirant for
high political honors. and afterwards
gets the highest office within the peo-
pies gift, having to answer to a
charge against such a man as Boggs.
Think Of the animus in this case used
by Boggs. From the upper halls OF
Congress to the doors of a penitentlary
by the words of a confessed thief
"We brought Colonel Cooper here TO
testify, and oh. my God! how we
hated to put that man to the public
gaze. He came and was at the mercy
OF Mr.. Vandegrift. He came here as a
man, and / win honor him to his dying
day There are innocent men behind
prison doors. What does Cooper tell
you? That Boggs told him that Ken
ney was in nowise connected with the
bank. You remember l asked Boggs il
he did not write letter to J.. II. Bate
man, which said that BOggs had rob
bed the bank, and he alone was re-
sponsible.
"Boggs said that he did.
This man robbed the bank Of every
thing except a few stamps and writ
ing desk. Why, he told someone that
he was going to New York as an ex-
pert accountant. Why he would rot
Pierpont Morgan. of his shirt. Hs
would have robbed Wall street Think
Of it; a man robbing the bank of 81 OOC
more than its capital"
Mr.. Bird was still talking when
court adjourned.
Evening journal., 1898-07-20
SHOOTING Al SEA

Necessarily the deck of a vessel at
sea offers a much less satisfactory
platform from which TO shoot than the
solid foundation provided in a land
fort, since even when the ocean is
calmest the vessel must constantly roll
from side to side. theoretically the
best time to fire would be at the mo-
ment between the rolls, when the deck
Of the ship is perfectly level, and in a
general way it may be said that an at
tempt is made to do the shooting at
that instant. 1t is practically impOssi-
BILE however, to fire invariably when
the decks are horizontal. No matter
how careful the gunner, the piece is al
most always exploded just before OF
I just after the proper instant.
The American practice, both in the
army and navy, has always been to
shoot low and always to save ammuni-
tion until it was possible to use it ef-
fectively In the navy the tradition tC
shoot low has crystalized into stand
ing rule, unwritten. indeed, but none
the less religiOusly observed, and its
wisdom has been proved on more than
one occasion OF great Importance.
The precise form Of this unwritter
naval rule is to 'wait for the down
ward roll" This is the converse Of the
maxim obtaining in the British navy
that It is best to take advantage of the
upward roll" which has been OBJ
served almost from the beginning ot
naval fighting by the gunners on Eng,
lish ships.
This was rendered the more certain
from the fact that the spherical projec
tiles then in use would rcochet alonf
the surface of the waves if they strucl
the water exactly as a stone will skill
along the top of a pond when properly
thrown from the hand Of a small boy
New York Press.