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The age-herald., 1898-08-25
THE LAST RITES
Observed Over the Remains of D. w
 Locke-Taken to Decatur.

The remains of B. w. Locke, who died Tuesday morning from the effects of a paralytic stroke, were shipped to Decatur on the Louisville and Nashville train at noon yesterday, where the interment took place.
 Short services were held at the family residence in Fourth avenue, after which the remains were escorted to the depot oy Frank stateson, J. H. F. Moseley and Pete Goode of Birmingh Typographical union No. 1O4, and James H. Leath, Ed warner and w & Lopez of Birmingham lodge No. s5, Knights of Pythas.
 Conductor Tom Hobart of the Louisv'iie and Nashville, a member of Decatur looge' Kniehts of Pythias, of which deceased was a member, and J. H. F. Moseley or the Typographical union, accompanied the re- mains to Decatur.
The age-herald., 1898-08-25
WORK ON THE STEEL MILL.
w. M. Sawyer Representing Company
 That Will Do Iron Work Arrives,

Work the steel mill a Ensley pru. gresses rapidly now that the rains have let up a bit.
 The brick work on the foundations of one of the buildings is so nearly finished that they will be ready for the superstructure at an early date.
 w. M. Sawyer, representative of the Ohio Construction company, which was awarded the contract of erecting the iron work on one of the buildings, arrived in the city yes terday and will make arrangements to be- gin his part of the work as soon as the foundations are ready to receive it.
 C. H. Wellborn, one of the engineers in charge of contracting the steel mill at Ensley, has purchased block of land in that city, on which he will erect ten or twelve pretty and well contracted houses. He will dispose of them either by sale or rent to the operatives of the steel mill
The age-herald., 1898-08-25

From mon of the First Alabama regiment whose integrity is unimpeachable and whose patriotism was never questioned it is learned that there are almost one thousand privates who have expressed in writing their desire to return to their homes and civic avocations
 More than one of these men have been interviewed. Private letters are received every day from the men expressing desire to be relieved of further duty. The move- ment has reached such proportions that further denial of its existence is absurd.
 These men cannot be quoted. To do so have reached the stage where they would bear this if it were necessary.
 The members of the First volunteered for active service. not for garrison duty. Now they feel that they have discharged their duty to their country and that claims more sacred demand their attention at home.
 The "Round Robin" Adopted
 To express their wishes in person the privates of the First Alabama resorted to the Round Robin" plan. Twelve petitions were made out and one circulated in each company. When the movement was discov- cred and squelched by the commanding offi- cers s6S names had been affixed to 1t. The circulation of these petitions was promptly on toILx buS far as nossible. Here is a copy of the "Round Robin of the First:
 ''Camp Cuba Libre, Jacksonville Fla. August. "To His Excellency, Hon. Wm. Me- kinley, President of the United States.
 "Sir:-The undersigned members Of Cosnpany -, First Alabama Vol
 unteer Infantry, have the honor to present this communication to your exceIlency and to respectfully re- quest your consideration of same. "We are informed that it is the intention of your excelency to retain in the service only such regiments of the volunteer troops are willing to be retained and to disband all those regiments that desire to be dis | banded, and this communication is made for the purpose of giving infor- nation as to the wishes of the en-
 listed men of this regiment. "when we responded to your ex- cellency's call for volunteers. many of us, actuated by motives of the highest patriotism, left profitable callings and lucrative positions to
The age-herald., 1898-08-25
"JoHNNIEs" STILL FIGHTING.
Will Present Bill to Supreme Court for
 Rehearing.

The coal oil inspectors of the state are not as disheartened as might be expected over the decision of the supreme court to the effect that the oil inspection law is un- constitutional and that consequently all Of the inspectors are out of jobs.
 A bill is now being prepared asking for a rehearing of the case, which will be pre- sented to the supreme court before Sep tember l. when the fifteen days within which all such bills must be filed. expires.
 The inspectors are very hopeful over the outlook, because Chief Justice Brickell even went so far as to rise in his seat and express his opinion that the law was a constitutional one. He has not yet reduced his opinion to writing, but will do so with in few days.
 In the meantime the "Coal OH Johnnies" continue inspecting all oil entering the state just as they have done in the past. They have as yet received no official mo- tifcation that the law under which they are operating has been declared uncon- stitutional.
 Inspector Walter Moore, of this district, gives an interesting account of the de- rivation of the term Coal oil Johnnies,' '' as applied to the inspectors.
 He says that several years ago there was a very popular brand of soap sold in this Johnny"
 "From this," says MT. Moore, 'the term came to be applied to the coal oil inspcc. tors, though what the connection between the two is have never heard explained"
The age-herald., 1898-08-25
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

Mayor W. c. Jemison of Tuscaloosa spent few hours in Birmingham yesterday. Mayor Jemson is great believer in a great future for this city, and so expressed himself yesterday.
 q am firmly convinced that Birmingham will soon be the greatest city in the coun- try" said he. "I have always been firm believer in the city's future, and with the making of steel assured, I am not surprised to find it forging to the front
 Tuscaloosa is growing more than it has for years," continued the mayor. 'sThere are many thousands of dollars being put into improvements this year. We are keep ing pace with the balance of the cities in the mineral distrct.'
 It was plain that Tuscaloosa's growth was pleasing to the mayor. He has been the leading spirit in the city for twenty years. during which period he has almost continuously served as mayor. Tuscaloosa will have a municipal election in December, and it is said to be quite likely that MT. Jemison will be reelected without opposi- tion
 Judge w. c. Christian of Greensboro was in the city yesterday en route to Tate Springs, where he will spend several weeks. Judge Christian is the man who defeated Judge James M. Hobson for the democratic nomination for probate judge of Hale coun- ty six years ago, when the latter boited the convention and became for five years a member of the populist party. Judge Hobson is again democrat, and has re- cently been appointed postmaster at Greens- boro by President Mckinley without having made application
 'sThe appointment of Judge Hobson was l a happy solution to question that was | quite serious with our people," said Judge l Christian. in speaking of the appointment. "AIl of the republican applicants were ob- l jecuonable to a majority of the citizens, and they are very much pleased with tho presidents action in the matter" Hon. William H. Sawtelle of Tuscumba has been in the city a couple of days. MT. Sawtelle Is a candidate for solicitor of the Twelfth judicial circuit and is quite q popular young man in Alabama politics. He is at present solicitor of the Eighth cir cuit but Is a resident in the Twelfth Be- fore the Twelfth circuit was created by the last legislature Colbert county MT. Saw teile's home, was in the Eighth circuit, and by a special act of the legislature he was allowed to hold his office and live outside the circuit.
The age-herald., 1898-08-25
POPS WILL NOT NOMINATE,
The Republicans Will Probably Have a
 Candidate for Congress.

It is said that the populists will not put out candidate for congress, but that the republicans will.
 'I am positive" said Secretary A. O.. Harwell, of the populist state executive committee yesterday, that the populists of this district will not nominate a candi- date for congress. I suppose. however, that the republicans will. I think their convention is called to meet in Birmingham some time next nronth."
 The following are Jefferson's delegates to the convention elected on May 25 by the re- publican county convention at Bessemer: J. W. Hughes. A. L. Rufin, A. L. Wilson. c. C. Caperton. R. c. Delaney, A. H. Par ker, A. H. Donaldson, George P Hanlin. R. w. Skinner. Jas M Smith. A Wade. E. A. Brown, M T. Fowlkes.
The age-herald., 1898-08-25
STREET CAR FIGHT.
Citizens of Woodlawn and Gate City
 Take Hand in the Muddle.

A joint meeting of the citizens of Gate City and Woodlawn was held at BurTis' hall in the latter place on Tuesday night for the purpose of taking some action lock- ing towards settlement of the differ ences between the Birmingham Railway and Electric company and the Birming- ham Traction company. Quite number of prominent citizens of both places were present and the situation was thoroughly discussed.
 It will be remembered that the Traction company, by an injunction. was prevented from crossing the tracks of the Electric
The age-herald., 1898-08-25
CLAIMED TO BE BLIND.
Prisoner Works Clever Ruse on the Con
 vict Guards.

Bill Edwards, prisoner who claims to he blind. escaped from the hospital ward fin the county jail yesterday morning by AAi 'N scaling the high wall.
 Edwards was convicted in the circuit court on August of being an escape anu sentenced to a term at the mines py duose Banks. The prisoner was arrested soiie months ago on the charge of bigamy anu escaped from the officers while hand-cuH- ed by making a dash and jumping the fence of the Catholic parsonage Tn Ihlru avenue in a block of the jail. He was re- captured and on trial was convicted, put on account of his eyes the Coalburg on. cials refused to take him. and byorder or the county physician he was placed in the hospital
The age-herald., 1898-08-25

serve our country In the hour of It's need. Many of us left dependent relatives. feeling that our first duty was to the nations flag. We en- Iistedf however, with the under. standing and in the belief that upon the cessation of hostilities we would be permitted to return to our homes and resume the vacations of peace.
 "So that 1t now appearing that peace Is assured, we respectfully state that it is the wish and desire of the undersigned that we be per- mitted to Nay down our arms and ex- change the tented field for the desk, the factory and the farm.
 Respectfully submitted"
 "Round Robin" of the Second There is also dissatisfaction in the Sec ond Alabama. It is said that one-third of the regiment desires to go to Cuba, while the other two-thirds took an opposite view.
 The members of this regiment also re- sorted to the "Round Robin" plan and pc ttions were circulated in every company. A man in one company was caught circu- lating the petition and he is now doing service in the guard house. Here is the 'Round Robin" of the Second:
 Camp Cuba Libre,
 Jacksonville, Fla, -. "To His Excelency, Hon. William
 Mckinley President of the United
 States
 "We, the undersigned members of Company -, respectfully request that we be mustered out. There are great many men who desire to go to Cuba and they might be taken. We gave up our work and jobs to fight for the cause of humanity
 "The war is now over and we re- spectfuly reiterate our request that we be mustered out that we may re- turn to our work.
 "We would respectfully suggest that those who desire to go be kept and reorganized.
 We are respectfully, your obedi- ent servants"
 Parents Want Them Home The parents of the boys who left their homes to fight for their country want them home now that they are not needed further for this purpose.
 Expressions are heard on every hand and the commanding officers are being deluged with letters carrying the prayers of moth CTS, fathers and wives. They are all averse to their loved ones being sent to Havana or any other infected district to do garrison duty, when there are other troops with lesser ties clamorine for this character of duty.
The age-herald., 1898-08-25
REFUSED TO BE EXAMINED
According to the Laws Governing Medi-
 cal Examining Board.
THEY DO NOT ADMINISTER DRUGS
This Is the Defense of Dr. Kellogg Mat ter It Is Said, Will Be Carried
 Before the Next Grand
J ury.

A fight is on between the alopaths and the osteopaths, and a lively little spat is promised between the representatives of these two branches of the leach's profess sion.
 Dr. H. G. Kellogg and Miss Etta Cham bers, two practitioners of the last named branch, came to this city several months ago and opened their offices with very lit tie ostentation in an office building in First avenue.
 Scarcely had this been accomplished when notice was served on them by the members of the state examining board in this city that according to the laws of Alabama they should pass such medical examination as should be put to them by the board.
 Dr. Kellogg and Miss Chambers refused, saying that they were not practicing med- cine.
The age-herald., 1898-08-25
HOME ON FURLOUGHS.
Officers and Men Who Belong to the
 Alabama Regiments.

Among the officers and men of the First Alabama who arrived from Jacksonville yesterday were Major T. O. Smith, of the Birmingham battalion; Regimental Adju- tant Lucicn Brown, Corporal George Brown, who has been honorably discharged from the army; George Huddleston and Cliff Price.
 Captain John Trimble of the Third Ala bama, now at Mobile, arrived in the city yesterday.
 Lieutenant Frank Davidson went to Flu Jaw on a short visit yesterday.
 J. B. Vickers Jr.. of the Jefferson voiun- teers, returned to his regiment in Jackson vile yesterday, after weeks leave of ab- sence spent in Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1898-08-25
Agawana Tribe No. 42

Agawana Tribe No. 1, Improved Order of Red Men, met last night in regular session in it's council chamber in Engineers hall in Nineteenth street. The attendance was good and some interesting work was done. Agawana Tribe was recently organized with large membership and promises to take high rank among the secret organiza- tions of the city.
The age-herald., 1898-08-25
Phil Finch Better

telegram was received in this city yes- terday from Jacksonville, Fla. from Mrs. J. N. Finch, saying that she found her son Phil Finch in a much better condition than she had expected. He was conscious and she has high hopes for his recovery from his severe attack of typhoid fever.
The age-herald., 1898-08-25
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To The Age-Herald. S
 Jacksonville, Fla. s Aug. 24.-There are y $50 men in the First T Alabama regiment : who have signified S their disgust in WI. t. ~ ing at further peace , service. The peti- G tions would have u been more numef-
 ously signed had S their circulation not ' been stopped in- Z stanter by the pow z CTS that be. Tight S discipline has no Z lcharm for the men 3 W h O volunteered ' willing to die on the 2
 battlefield, but un- ( willing to spend } months on police z duty. The mon want ( I1igdon to remain in } the capacity of colo Z mel while q majority { lof the officers op- } pose him. This is z
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The age-herald., 1898-08-25

From the above it will be seen that the stock on hand August -Ya, compared With the stock of May 1, shows @ decrease of 26. 200 tons in the warrant yards; 30.056 tons in the furnace yards; 56,256 tons total de- crease
The age-herald., 1898-08-25
Counterbalanced

From the Chicago Tribune.
 ''I don't see how Skimmerhorn ever sue ceeded so we'll as a book agent. Look at that feeble, irresolute chin"
 1T know; but, Great Caesar Look at that cheek!"
The age-herald., 1898-08-25
CONSIDERED A GOOD SIGN
One Company Has As Many Orders AS it
 Can Fill This Year.
STOCK ON HAND IS DECREASING
Hand May and August Shows. Difference of More Than
 26,Ooo Tons

The price of Birmingham iron continues unusually strong and all of the furnace companies In the district are getting orders cons cantly.
 Considering that it was only on August 15 that the price of Birmingham pig was raised from $7.5O to $7.75 per ton, this is considered an unusually good sign. At the time this advance was made, the furnace men expected to sell little or no iron at that price, but did 1t simply because they had received so many orders al $7.50 that they didn't care to take any more at that price. It was in self-defense, so they claim that the price was increased 9 cents.
 The market met the advance unusually well, and, contrary to expectati tions. many orders have been booked for iron at the price of s7.75. The Sloss Iron and Steel company has sold all the iron that it's fur naces can turn out between this time and the end of the year, and they are selling no more iron for this years delivery.
 Still Hooking Orders
 The Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company, having more furnaces and much larger capacity, are still booking orders and they are doing it at the advanced price of $7.75. The sales of the other companies are also heavy and steady.
 The price of pig iron is increasing all over the country on account of the heavy de- mand that is being made for it.
 The supply of this product since May has not been sufficient to fill the demand, as is shown by the decrease of the iron kept in stock both in the furnace yards and in the warrant yards.
 The Decrease of Stock
 The following table shows the decrease of stock during the past few months:
The age-herald., 1898-08-25
The Law Is Rigid

Dr. Cunningham Wilson, Of the eXamin- ing board, when seen yesterday afternoon. said that the law of Alabama required that every man or woman who wanted to prac- tice medicine in this state must pass such an examination the medical board set for him her; that notice to this effect had been given to pr. Kelog and Miss Chambers and that the two had refused to stand it.
 Dr. Wilson stated that he supposed the next move would be the finding of an in- dictment against the two offenders by the grand jury for the violation of the laws of the state. He did not say whether the ex- amining board any of the regular phy- sicians would become the prosecutors.
 Dr. Kellogg talked very pleasantly about the affair.
 "Yes," said he, notice has been served on my aunt and myself that we must stand a medical examination, and we have re- fused to do so. l deny that we are prac- ticing medicine, and I claim that we have as much right to practice our vocation of healing, although it is not done by drugs as man has the right to pursue any other calling.
 Il have not administered drug of any kind to patient since have been in Bir mingham, nor have I performed any sur gical operations, though surgery is part of our profession.
 "I am expecting to be arrested any day, and the matter will eventually get into the courts and must finally be settled by the legislature'
 Similar to Massage Treatment
 Osteopathy Is science of healing which may be said to be only about six years old, though it was discovered back in the seventies. The principle of the osteopathc treatment is very much like that of mas sage, though 1t is much deeper and reaches the nerve and blood centers. There are now eight colleges in the United States teaching osteopathy. Every state in which the osteopaths enter there is al- | ways more or less difficulty encountered | and in most cases hot fight has to be | made before their practice is sanctioned by | law. Special laws have been passed in Missouri, Iowa. North Dakota, Michigan and Vermont, putting the osteopaths on the same footing with the alopaths and homeo- paths.
The age-herald., 1898-08-25

sysS E So'. Pick Leaf" smoking ns'Ts Tobacco is the ''best of the best'' ounces and cigarette book for 10 cents. Try 1t.
The age-herald., 1898-08-25
\ Voice of
 ! the Officers

= To The Age-Herald. 2 Jacksonville, Fla, q Aug. 24.-The article . in today's Age-Her- 2 aid does the First q Alabama a grave in- z justice. No faction 2 exists. Every action x has been unanim ous , and all officers in 2 camp 1eaffirm the X same in meeting to- \ d ay. s | d e m e Il t Z that a majority of N the enlisted men an- } tagonize furt h 0 r [ servic 0 absolutely N false. Please cor G rect.
 z (Signed)
 ; Capt. ". J. Parkes,
 G Capt. T. l. Huey.
 W It. Edw. Johnston,
 N Committee.
The age-herald., 1898-08-25
Still Booking Orders
The Decrease of Stock

The following table shows the decrease of stock during the past few months
The age-herald., 1898-08-25

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The herald., 1898-10-23

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further impressed upon the parents of Cres-
cence that Agnes could arrange their daugh-
ter's release from purgatory if the farmer
paid 300 marks. The latter paid the money,
and little later Agnes was alleged to have
received the news that, Crescence had been
married to an angel and wished to have her
dowry sent to her, together with 1000 marks.
Then Crescence was supposed to have had
baby, and the farmer gave more money to
the Wohlfahrts. In short, the farmer was
bled in this manner until he was ruined.
When the news of the affair reached the au-
thorities the Wohlfahrts were arrested.
During the proceedings in court letters
which Agnes was said to have received from
public prosecutor read receipt from ''The
Mother Of Christ" for $50 marks. Another
The herald., 1898-10-23
DEALINGS WITH SPIRITS
An Almost Incredible German Story
Of Superstition

BERLIN, Oct. 22.-An almost incredible
instance of the nineteenth century supersti-
ton and gullibility comes from Keapleton,
Bavaria, where a married. couple named
Wohfahrt have been sentenced to impris-
onment, after having been convicted of an
extraordinary series of fraud on a well-to-do
farmer and his wife living near by, whose
uaughter, Crescence, recently died. The
Wohlfahrts persuaded the farmer and his
wife to believe that their daughter, Agnes
Wolhfahrt, received frequent visits from the
VIRGIN Mary, who told her that Crescence
The herald., 1898-10-23
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The herald., 1898-10-23
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The herald., 1898-10-23

document was a letter of thanks for sack
of potatoes, and another an acknowledge.
ment of receiving 200 marks, which said
that all the angels in heaven blew their
trumpets when the money arrived. It was
also developed during the court proceedings
that Agnes actually gave the farmer sofa,
a milk loaf and other things, which she de-
clared she had received from heaven, while
the farmers wife personally baked wine
tart for the Virgin Mary.
Frau Wohlfahrt, as the guiding spirit in
prisonment.