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The age-herald., 1898-02-20

defendant may dismiss his appeal in the court below-(4326. The most important change in the subject of criminal appeals is found in the last paragraph of section 4333, which reads:
 But the judgment of conviction must not be reversed because of error in the record, when the court Is satisfied that no injury resulted thereform to the defendant 'If this provision is given effect by the supreme court, as no doubt it will be, the reversal of criminal cases for the merest technicalities which in no way af- fected the merits of the trial is thing of the past in Alabama Of equal im- portance is a clause added to section 1897, that no objection can be taken to any venire for petit jury, except for fraud in drawing or summoning the the jurors This provision is intended to throw around ready extended to grand juries by section 5269.
 Larceny Statute
 "The larceny statute was amended by the joint committee as shown by sections 5049-5060.
 Section 50S7 pundshes the taking or so- lbctting of orders for liquors ito be shipped from prohibition districts and a form of indictment S4 is prescribed.
 'yrhe Texas prize fight law Is substsTl- tially adopted, with additional provisions making it the duty of the sheriff to sup press Aiiu prevent prize ngntS, ana to that end he may employ all the power and au- thority vested in him by law as a conserva- tor of the peace-the whole power of the state (5O48-5O5O)
 The sale of cigarettes to minors is pro- hdbited, the change being from IS to 21 years as to age 5336.) The same Is true as to pistols and bowie knives.
 The commlttee with the concurrence of the commissioner, amended the rape stat ute. as suggested by the State Bar associa- ton in 1896, 60 as to make the minimum punishment ten years and to raise the age of consent from ten to fourteen (544, 5446 5447) But section 1 of the act approved February 15, 1897, and embodied In section 544S of the code, materially de- tracts from the efficacy of this amend ment.
 Negro Convention
 About 200 colred farmers of Montgomery county met at the court house today and organized @ farmers congress. The call was issued by J. c. Leftwich several days ago and the meeting was called to order by him, he being subsequently, made presi- dent of the congress.
 set of resolutions were drafted and adopted urging the coiored farmers to dis continue mortgaging their crops, and to practice more economy in their livelihood
 The chairman was instructed to appoint one man from each beat in the county, who shall constitute the executive board. Several speeches pertaining to the grow ing of crops were made by different par ties, and the congress has been launched under fattering prospects.
 Date Changed
 The cases of the state of Alabama vs. E. B. Lott and his sureties on official bonds will be called dn the city court of Mont gomery March 10, instead of March 4.
The age-herald., 1898-02-20
THE "CIrY OF BIRMINGHAM.

This magnificent ocean flyer will be rep- resented in tomorrow's parade. The "Sa- vannah Line,' composed of the Central of Georgia railway and the Ocean Steamship company, have had built, at a great ex- pense, beautiful model of the "City of Birmingham" thirty feet long, which will be prominent feature of both the day and night parades. It will be represented as in mid-ocean, at full speed, and show ing her full complement of passengers, of- hcers and crew, bound from Savannah to New York.
 The fleet to which the "City of Birming- ham" belongs consists of eight of the finest and fastest steamships in the Amer ican merchant marine.
 Savannah Line" steamers sail daily, except Sundays from New York, and daily, except Thursdays and Sundays, from Savannah, and on Wednesdays from Savannah for Boston. The vessels have all been built under the inspection of the highest boards of survey, and no expense has been spared that would conduce to the comfort, safety and pleasure of the traveller. The hulls and decks are of iron and steel. Every ship is divided into sev- eral water-tight compartments.
 The saloons are completely finished in highly polished hard woods, the uphol- stery, hangings and carpetings harmoniz- ing in coloring and esigns with the unique paneling
 The staterooms contain two roomy berths each, and are much more commo- dious than the accommodations furnished in the finest foreign steamships. Each steamer can berth a large number of sa- loon and steerage passengers and provide them with all the comforts known to the most advanced science of ship building
 Each steamer has a system for lighting by electricity, and patrons will appreciate the advantage of having brilliant lights in their staterooms, to be turned on or off at their convenience.
 The table dhote includes the delicacies of both the northern and southern mar kets.
The age-herald., 1898-02-20
SANFORD HOUSTON SUICIDES.
Deliberately Secured Gun and Ended His Ex-
 istence.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Meridian, Miss, Feb. 19.-In a fit of de- spondsncy Sanford Houston, the only son of MT. J. c. Houston, and the scion of one of the most prominent families In Me- ridian, committed suicide ths morning.
 After eating breakfast he went to the Queen and Crescent depot where he had formerly been employed, and borrowed a gun which he loaded with shot, and re- turning to his home, retired to his room.
 After writing a brief note disposing of hs earthly effects, he pressed the mouth of the gun to his side and pulled the trigger, the entire load of shot passing into his body. Death ensued in a few moments He was well known and universally Mixed in this city.
The age-herald., 1898-02-20
[lIlII!E!IEI!Iy

Primary, Secondary or Tertiary Syphilis permanently cured in 15 to 35 days You can be treated at home for the same price come here we will contract to pay railroad fare and hotel bills, and no charge, if we fail to cure. If you have taken mercury pains, Mucous Patcher in Mouth, Sore Throat, Pimples, Copper Colored spots, Ulcers on any part of the body Hair or Eyebrows. falling out, 1t Is this Syphilitic Blood Poison that we guarantee to cure. We solicit the most obstinate cases and challenge the world for case we cannot cure. This disease has always baff1ed the skill of the most eminent physicians. guaranty. Address COOK REMEDY CO, 154S Masonic Temple Chicago, Ills.
 2-10-e.od.
The age-herald., 1898-02-20
BURGLARS IN WAGONS.
They Operated in 0xana as They Did h Blrm-
 ingham.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Anniston, Feb 19.-Burglars carried off an entire grocery store in Oxana last night. J. V. Watkins store in which is located the postoffice. was entered by bur glars and everything in the store that could be carried away was stolen.
 Nothing belonging to the postoffice was molested. There is nothing left for Wad- kins to resume business with except a goodly number of empty shelves. The burglars have not been caught
 From all appearances wagons must have aided in the work. It is thought that the operators must have been members of the Birmingham syndicate" the only difference being that here the work was done at night, instead of in daylight.
The age-herald., 1898-02-20
Carloads Of CrOCkery.

1000-Sets; soc Handled Cups and Saul
 cers, set.... .... .... ...... :. ........ 25c S500-Large Ironstone Plates. ............ Dc 1740-25c Ironstone Meat Dishes....... Dc 1245-25c Ironstone Deep Dishes....... 10c 1042-50c large Covered Chambers. Poo 1265-25c Assorted Rockingham Tea
 Pots.... -. ........ ............... 1Oc 1420-25c Strong Soap Dishes. 5c 2SS-75c Fancy Shape Covered Dishes s5c 312-$1 Ironstone Bowls and Pitchers. 59c 101S-15c good-sized Bowls.... ............ 5c 102-$3.50 Decorated Chamber Sets.... 198 48-$10 Decorated Dinner S595 Complete assortment of Hotel Dishes. Everything in Crockery Rich China and Art Goods wonderfully cheap
The age-herald., 1898-02-20

For a few days only, 1000 Pictures way below cost at
 HI. HERZFELD'S.
The age-herald., 1898-02-20

GROCERIES.

Spotless Flour; best flour sold in this
 market, per sack. ck....................... 75c We sell the famous Bond Whole
 Wheat and Graham Flours, A-
 pound sacks, for ...................... S5o We also sell Martha Washington
 Flour-best half patent flour on the
 market.
 Gun Powder Tea, per pound.......... 25t English Breakfast Tea, per pound.... 25' Mixed Tea, per pound. 25' Our best Mixed Tea, per pound...... 5O' 10 Bars Moon Soap for. 25' 2 Cans Boston Baked Beans, small... 15
 Cans Boston Baked Beans, large. .25 3-pound can California canned
 Peaches, Pears, Apricots or Plums,
 per can.. ........ ................... 12l Evaporated Peaches, per lb.......... 10t French Prunes, per lb............... 10t Johnston's pineapples, 2-lb can...... 25t Kippered Herrings, can ............... 200 Best Creamery Butter, per lb........ 25t packages Coffee for. O. Half bushel good Ground Coffee. .... O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

The Farmer Wagon Co was organ
ICED at G. ". Jones law office, Mon
day, for the purpose Of manufacture. (,
wagons, lunch carts ana vehicles of al
descriptions, with $4,000 capital stock.
Of which 5000 is paid in The officers
are; President, G. II. Palmer Of Wor-
cester tlass.; treasurer. II. = Steni
Of Worcester. Mass; clerk, C. "
Jones, esq. Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18
LOCAL GOSSIP.
The Encouragement Encountered by
an Augusta Young Couple.
brooke's Church Going Experimental Pre-
cocious Child and Other Gossip

There was rather a disagrceable oc-
currence experienced by a young couple
upon their way home from the school
social, held in the William r. Smith
1t viii make them more cautious in The
future. The young man had gore
through the whole evening devising
some plan, whereby he could MAKE
known his desire to accompany far
young miss. and had finally passed
through the trying ordeal of asking. the
request being unhestatngly granted
which made the fellows heart jump
INTO his mouth with joy, and TIT.
should have been enough excitement
Tor one night. All went well until the:
neared the home of the girl when
they saw what they supposed was la
family coon cat. and that is where
they made their mistake, for when thu
Young lady attempted to pick up the
cat CD there arose upon the air an
odor that is recognized in all parts Of
our civilized land. that odor which vii!
drive The brave as far as the coward.
II he thinks the cause of it is near Al
hand the odor of a skunk
Right here perhaps it is best to
leave the exploits of the couple. "a
anyone naturally would have had they
been anywhere near them at tn"
time OF the horrible accident. al
though perhaps ii is well to add. that
their parting was not Il lingering one
Tor lis said the young man acted Very
distant. Although at heart he fctt
very near. his better sense told him it
would be better TO wait until some fU-
ture time before telling her how he
felt. and the rest OF he way to Il ~
home it was a ease of Thou art So
near. and Yet 50 far"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

The best clothing offered at the lcN
est prices makes business good for til.
clothicr, even in dulI times IT,.
Huntington Clothing GO. have decid 4
TO sell the balance Of their fan am
winter stocks within the mex; so day
and have made prices which they saE
Kill do it. See their advertisement II
another column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

YOU answered the reporter. but ii |
have offended your honora BE majesty.
| am willing to make a Just recon-
pense.
oh cheese de cuff and gimme er
nickel, an I'll call it square"
What will you DO with the nickel.
if | give it to YOU"
I'd go buy some candy. Say gimme
chew"
pockets but If this that | have IN ms
mouth will do -
Say but you're a softy amt you?
Here take a chevy Of my te1backer'
and here the prccocious youth pulled
a plug of tobacco from his small pants
pocket, and filled his little mouth fun
of the perncious weed.
Where do YOU get Your tobaccu?
asked the reporter, you surely can't
buy it"
No, HE nudder bays it, and gives
it 10 me, Say ! ulster chew years a2n
Ne father learned me"
Here was chance for a little mis-
si"nary work FOR someone and the re
porter determined to learn as much -
possible about him. He lives in Il cen
trail part Of the city, ana although he
talks 50 much like much older PEI
son. he is only years Of age
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

Monday the Augusta Ice Company
commenced to cut ice on Bond brook.
The ice taken out. Monday, was =
inches thick. On the brook they viii
cut about 5000 tons and the first of
next week they will commence on the
river above the dam where they expect
to 4e7 5000 tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

Judge VIM. P. Whitehouse lea Oh
the afternoon train. Monday for Az
burn, where he will preside at the
term of the supreme court which wiil
sit Tuesday. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

James j. Maher has purchased the
lot and residence of ChaS. II. HamiIn
on Northern avenue. opposite the now
Christian church, and in the spring
will remove the buildings and erect 4
large tenement house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

The special meetings begin this
morning at the Methodist church wish
sermon at $50 by Rev Dr. Ladd. This
afternoon at 8 and this evening at 80.
Rev. Mr.. Lindsay will preach
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

The funeral of the late John II,
Burnham will be held at his home III
the corner of Grant and Main street
in Farmingdale at $50 O'clock. this
afternoon. Rev f.. +. NeWbert Of this
city will officiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

Three members were received into
the Green Street Methodist church.
Sunday, by transfer, and five others
as proba TONERS. Two young men re-
ing which was very largely attended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

The adjourned parish meeting of th-
Congregational church will be held II
the chapel of the church tonight at
80 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

Harry L. Williams, the well-knoWn
Hartland hotel keeper and horseman.
was in the city. Monday. registering At
the Cony House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

D. M. Parks. a we'll known bushes
man of Pittsfield, was registered Z
Hotel North, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

Miss Z. f. Lowering of Watervile,
has displayed in Pinkham & Sher-
burnes window very fine line of cos
tunes for the masquerade bail,
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18
[(lI!I!l!I!1I.E1!C!

Have You Sore Throat Pimplcs. COP
per-ColoreA Spots. Aches. Old Sores "
GERS in Mouth Hair-FallinS? Write
Cook Remedy Co.. 1S Masonic Temple.
Chicago. H.. for proofs of cures Capt.
tai. $ra0.0n. Worst cases cured in Il to
20 days. lot,-page book free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

Mrs. \. S. Farnsworth of PeRi-
broke, is the guest Of DR.. and Mrs. u
NJ TWitchell, for a few days. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

Miss Florence Worthing. c. II. s.
80, is quite i'll at her boarding place
on Bangor street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

L. S. Ellis of South China. was
among the visitors in the Capital city,
Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

Ex-County Commissioners Wen,
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

Brooke went to church one SUNDAY
recently with his intended. ard al
though the weather looked damp, he
took no umbrella When the contri-
button basket was passed Broo'ie
found that he had nothing smaller
than two dollar bill, and he inward
~ groaned as he placed ii in the has
ket for his salary is smaller than he
wishes it Was, but he repeated to him
self as q sort of comforter Cast your
bread upon the water, and it will re
turn after many days
AS they went from the church into
the vestibule it was discovered that il
was raining outside. and Brooke's cy-s
lighted as he behcld in the corner an
expensive silk umbrella, and he
quickly got possession Of IT. thinking;
that the bread that he cast upon the
waters had returned in another form,
and very soon at that.
As they walked home together, MS
intended said to him. Why BERTHE. I
didn't know that you carried an un4-
brela when YOU went to church.
You must be getting near sighted.
or absent minded, my dear" replied
the constituencies Brooke.
The lady is still Ignorant Of Brooke. $
deception. IN, where ignorance is bliss
It's folly to he wise, nevertheless tn
owner Of the umbrella il aware tina,
all are not honest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

Archie Campbell OF Caledonia. n Y,
is stopping in the city for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

Fred Hughes Of Bath. is visiting
friends in the city for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

Hon Nathan t. Hinckley of Farm
ington, is in the city on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

X. w. Leighton was in Mt. Vernon,
Monday. on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

. on one Of the back streets of Angus
I'd. there Is displayed in the window Of
a certain h&lse a sign reading Music
lessons given ere' On the front of
the hsases Din each side of this first
mentioned. house there are, signs read
ing +hrs I'D 1;e.sS Itsw@1a BE use
lessaovbaas4sal on ta,is- ninatnlnfof-
tunatsostuarsnee tpsAtda kese. dts re-
vcafs a. Aast hearitsa .pesee
destroying Aate Of aifal :. q
John L.aughlin, aasold' sfrel1der, was
before Judge Andrews MONDAY on 2
charge Of inteNieation. Isaashlin is a
tailor BY trade bit has m unfortunate
habit OF getting drunk. All the sum
mer the police were more or less both
cred with him and finally decided to
send him to Jail for so days: Satur-
dav he was released and Immediately
went downto Hallowell and got drunk,
When he got back to Augusta he was
so full that he didn't know where ne
,voe He went in back of some build
inps on Water street and went 10
sleep. Here he was discovered by
once. Miron and taken to the station
= here he was locked up to await d
hearing before Judge Andrews. He
was sentenced to a term of 80 days and
mittimus suspended on the- promise
taat he wouldn't get full again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

y we'll known Augusta business
man. who is the proud possessor nj
some beautiful snowy Whiskers went
skating the other day upon the riVer.
for although his beard is gray. his
heart is as young and his feet as MIN
bic as many half his age. He was en-
cap, and SO there is some excuse for
the remark that he says was adj
dressed to him. He was leisure!y
. skating about. when up skated a little
fellow, who impertinentlv exclaimed:
Hello, Santa Claus, you're doing
pretty Wen for an old man." and the
gentleman thought it quite comrli-
Hment
! If the other cities pf the State think
that the little Augusta boys, who grow
up under the shadow of the State
Capitol. are all scholarly, gentlemanit
boys. who are fed on politics which
makes them almost equal to the BoS
ton boys for wisdom and religion. they
are mistaken. for right here in or
stately city, are little fellows as tough,
and prematurely aged as they make
them. as a Journal reporter who n u
one of them Sunday, can testify.
The reporter was as leisurely a.
possible. descending. one of the littlv
slopes, which outside of the city are
called hills and precipices, when sud
denly the air was turned as blue Us
the heavens above. by the swearing
of some person who could not be loc2-
ted at first. A second look. however
disclosed boy so small that it Wa~
necessary to look twice in order to SOC
him.
Say. yer big bloke, what cher tryI.
to step on me fer?" and this was SUI
ceeded by more improper adjectiVes.
We'll. my little man, | didn't SEE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18
Railroads and SteambOals.
BANGOR & ARoOSTOOK R. R.

Pullman Buffet Paror Cars between
Caribou and Bangor on trains leaving
caribou at 5.45 A. NJ. and Bangor, at 3ls
p. M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18
4 Card

We, the undersigned. do hereby agree :" IT,
fund the money on a fifty cent bottle of Greene
Syrup Of Tar If it fails TO cure your cold Or
cough we also warrant Il twenty-five cent bottle
to prove satisfactory no pay.
Bowditch 4 Webster. John t"'.liiiii
F. <. Courtemanche. Arthur r"tr"uit,
Niger & Johnson T. c. KiusiDrn & Co.
Chas. X. Partridge, Temple Phar'n'cy,
A. b. Hutch1Dson g. ~. b"ane.
n n Robinson < Co. CElA Nafl \ Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18
FREEOF CHARGE i,
From @ A. Nj. to 9 p. NJ.

This will he the only opportunity 10
consult Or Drew. so call as early as pos
Sihir The. doctor gives her time ana con-
sultation free of charge tn those needing
Me''ica, Advice.
III" doctor has reserved all day SUNDAY
f"r tl4use who cannot cailduring the week
Mrs. ir. brew has saved more suffering
women nom th, operation table and an
raily gray" than amy other female phy-
f'lan in Ann RIGA.
Ian !tdlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

II Won take cold today use Lung Kuro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

Say. yer big bloke, what cher tryl-'
to step on me fer?" and this was SUI"
ceeded by more improper adjectives.
Well. my little man, / didn't sea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

YOU answered the reporter. but il |
have offended your honorable majesty.
| am willing to make a just recon-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-21

The Carnival of Fairies" given in the
hall of the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION last night, under the direction
of Mrs. b. a. Clements, was an unquali-
audience was present. and the proceeds
go TO the benefit of the Ladies Aid So
ciety of the Seventh-Street Christian
church.
This was the cast of Part l.: King, Mr..
Frank Cunningham. Jr.; Queen, Miss
Pearle Motley; Fairy Fun, Miss Irene
Robinson: Fairy Content, Miss Ruth Mid
Fairy Rainbow, Miss Alice Crutchfeld;
Fairy Rila. Miss Lula Vass; Fairy Prin
cess OF the Ocean. Miss Kate Lawton;
Fairy Norma, Miss Nettie Thompson;
Fairy Queen of the Night, Miss Halle
Dickinson Fairy Queen of Song, Miss
Ethel Kelley; Fairy Spray, Mr.. Tom Nc
Caul Fairy Sparkle, Miss Marie Taylor;
fairy attendants, Misses Lee, Bohannon,
Middleton. and Cottrell The Pitter-
Patter Company: First and second Of
ncers-Masters Fleming and Puler. Cho-
ruses OF Diamonds. Rubies, Bubbles,
Water Fairies and Elves
The second part was equally pleasing.
Miss Vass, teacher of elocution in the
South Carolina Coeducational Institute,
gave several readings, which were great
ly enjoyed, and the audience DANGEROUSLY
called her back a number OF times or
special mention also were the vocal num-
bers of Mrs. Walter G. Duke, the BARI
tone solo of Or. W. Ralph Clements, and
the Echo Song by the Glee Club of Rich
mOnd College. OF complimentary men
ton in the first part, also, was the King,
Mr. Cunningham, and the Queen, Miss
Pearle Motley. who was beautifully and
arrayed; Miss Lula Vass, as
Fairy Rilla; Miss Ethel Kelley. as Fairy
Sprav. and the Pitter-Patter Company.