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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17
THE KITCHEN WASTE.
II Makes the Richest Kind OF Fer
tiIizer for Flower Beds and All
Garden Crops.

There is no necessity for throwing
the waste from the kitchen into the
drain from the house, and to do so is
absolute waste of valuable fertiliZing
material. Dishwater, soapsuds and
all such waste products make the best
kind of fertilizers for grape vines, cur
rant and gooseberry bushes and trees,
and vegetable parings may be put to
good use by being kept separate,
cooked and mixed with bran as feed
for pigs and chickens.
The richest kind of fertilizer that
can be made tor flowers and garden
crops is to make fiat pile of sods, lawn
clippings and other such material, on
which is thrown the soapsuds and dish
water and other liquid waste from the
kitchen and house. This compost pile
should be turned over once in awhile
so as to become thoroughly mixed and
rotted together, and then use where a
quick and thrifty growth is desired.
All garden crops require an extra
amount of plant food because they
have been bred to make a quick
growth, and are ravenous foragers in
every case. There is not single gar
den crop that is not benefited by fer
tilizing, no matter how fertile the soil
may be. Cabbages, tomatoes, cucum-
bers and melon vines, beets, onions,
lettuce, and radishes respond to extra
fertilizing very promptly, and if the
kitchen and house waste is utilized the
average family makes enough of this
waste in year to fertilize the garden.
Soapsuds and dishwater are both
rich in potash, and the garden crops
take to them very kindly. If employed
in this way the waste may be put to
good use. instead of clogging up the
drain and creating an unpleasant and
disease-breeding odor through the
warm months.-Farmers' Voice.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17
How He Got His Cards.

Sammie had just returned from Sun
day school and his mother asked him il
he had been good boy. NO; not
very" was The truthful reply. "Then
you didn't get good-behavior card? ~
queried his mother. "0h, yes did,"
replied the precocious youngster; 81
saved the money you gave me Tor the
heather and bought two from the
other boys."-Chicago Daily News.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17
THE PARSON BIRD.
Can BE Taught 10 Speak, to Crow
Like a Cock and to Bark
Just Like n Dog.

It has taken some hundreds of years
for mankind to think out and develop
the IDEA of clergyman; but nature
anticipates all mans ideas, however
original. For hundreds of years the
New Zealand bush has swarmed with
clergymen--dapper little gentlemen in
black coatsApd white ties. The "tui,"
as he is called by the Maori, or 'par-
son bird" as named by the Briton, is
the delightful little comforter and joy
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17
sTRANGEsT WHEEL IN THE WORLD.


ancholy bleating of thousands of
sheep, and his daily duty is to inspect
miles of wire fencing.
The machine here depicted was the
outcome of his lonely leisure and his
inventive ingenuity.
1t will be seen that the bicycle COM
bines two of the very latest notions in
cycling mechanics-it is chainless and
unpuncturable. Though not construct,
ed of aluminium, it is rust proof, and
at the same time the expense of enam-
cling and nickel plating is saved.
The frame and wheels are of wood
and the saddle is soogee bag tied with
a stringy bark. The stays are of twist
ed fence wire and the ball bearings and
spindles have been superseded by bolts
and nuts. The wheels are warranted
not to buckle and the eXertion of driv-
Ing the machine one measured mile is
rather less than that required in walk
Ing the same distance.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17
Care Keen. Road. Good.

A road that receives little care soon
shows wheel tracks and ruts. If it was
constantly swept and frequently
scraped both of these would be. oblit.
Grated, and drivers would not follow
SO constantly in the same tracks, to
the great detriment of the road.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17
LETTERING CALVES.
Simple Device Which Affords
Grateful Shelter Against
Heat and Rain.

Calves suffer severely in summer by
being hitched out in the hot sun. Some
shelter ought to be provided, both to
guard against heat and rain. The cut
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17

Scatter air-slacked lime literally on
the ground under the grapevines. This
lie recommended as good preventive
of mildew. 1t should be done now as
loon as possible.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17
The iIeneficiaries.

City Cousin-Who was benefited by
the charity concert night before last ?
Village Cousin-The people who didn't
attend.-Judge.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17

Women suffering from any form of
female weakness are invited promptly communicate with Mrs
Pnham at vnn Mass All received opened read and
answered by only freely talk OF her private
illness to woman has eternal confidence
Pham and the of America which has never
broken Out volume of experience which she has
70 draw from more than possible that she gained the
knowledge will help your She asks nothing IN return ex
goodwill her advice has relieved thousands Surely
any woman rich poor foolish she does not take adva
age of this generous offer of assstanceLyda Pnkham Med
cine Co. LYNN, Mass.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17

DIAGRAM OF ROAD.

"a, Plank Wheel Track Riveted to Plank
Ties; B. C, Gravel or Earth Road Bed)
The age-herald., 1898-10-11
MAY BE BROUGHT
 TO BIRMINGHAM Two Regiments of Mississippi
 Volunteers. WILL BE MUSTERED OUT But the Government is Seeking a Tem- porary Location for Them on Ac- count of Yellow Fever-Ef-
 fort to Have Them Here.
WILL BE MUSTERED OUT

Just now the prospects seem exceedingly bright for having two more regiments of soldiers brought to Birmingham to be mustered out of Uncle Sam's service. The two regiments in question are the First and Second Mississippi, who are now en- camped in various cities and towns in that state. The government wishes to move the Mississippi troops out of that state on ac- count of yellow fever. Ever since the men were brought home from Jacksonville to be mustered out they have been quaran- tined in their camp and not given their thirty day furloughs as were the volunteers in other states. It is proposed to remove three hundred of these troops, which are stationed at Lauderdale Springs, just above Meridian, from that locality immediately. The remainder of the two regiments, about two thousand in number, it is proposed to remove out of that state early in Novem- Der. There has not been a case of the fever among any of these soldiers, as they have been entirely isolated in healthful localities
 Captain w. B. Homer, with these troops, was in the city Sunday looking over the various camp sites offered by Birmingham, and from all that could be learned he was very favorably impressed with this city He went to Rome, Ga., in the afternoon and remained there all day yesterday look ing over that city He will go to Atlanta today to make his final report to the de- partment of the south, and it Is thought the orders for moving the troops will be issued at once.
 Colonel Higdon telegraphed to him yes- terday in Rome, telling him of Birming- hams advantages and of all the induce ments offered for bringing Mississippfs troops here.
 There is no fear in Birmingham of the They are all encamped now in places which are far removed from the fever district, and none of them have come in contact with the plague. Birmingham hasn't the least fear of the Mississippans, as is evil denced by the following letter, which was written by Mayor Evans yesterday to Gov ernor Johnston:
 ''It seems to me it would be proper to have the 300 Mississippi troops that are now encamped in the safe part of Missss ppi to come to Birmingham, and I heartily en- dorse the movement, provided the state health department considers it safe.
 "Please see Dr. Sanders and tell him what I have to say on the subject. I cannot speak for every member of the board of aldermen or for the citizens at large but feel quite sure that they will be glad to have the M ssissippians here."
The age-herald., 1898-10-11

Mcintyre is the poet preacher. Even Col onel Robert Ingersoll does not equal him in poetic prose description, and those who hear him take no note of time, but sit seemingly oblivious of everything except the speakers matchless oratory"
 pr. Mcintyre will come south on the Louisville and Nashville railroad this af- ternoon and will stop at the Morris hotel. Tomorrow morning he will leave for Columbus. Ga., where he will lecture to- morrow night. Seats can be reserved by members and also non-members at Seals Bros store at any time today. Members must show their season tickets when they go to reserve seats. They can order seats over the telephone, but when they get the reserved seat slips the membership tickets must be shown a record has to be kept of the red ink numbers on the membership tickets.
 The admission to non-members will be 50 cents, and extra seats taken by mem bers will also cost 50 cents.
The age-herald., 1898-10-11
FIRST WILL HAVE
 A SHAM BATTLE Arrangements Are Now Being
 Perfected. BENEFIT HlLLMAN HOSPITAL Mississippi Troops Will Take Part if They Are Here-Colonel Higdon in Correspondence With Govern
 ment About Ammunition.
BENEFIT HILLMAN HOSPITAL

It is a settled fact that Birmingham is to have a big sham battle this month, prob- ably on the 21st.
 Colonel Higdon made this announcement yesterday afternoon, saying that he had made a number of inquiries and investiga- tions, and that the plan is entirely feasible. The boys of the First are very anxious for the make-be fray, and the public is more than anxious to see how the regiment would have behaved in real battle, as they doubtless would have done had they had a real chance.
 This sham battle was mentioned in The Age-Herald when the regiment first arrived in Birmingham last month, and since then plans have been perfected until it is now ready to be announced positively. As has been stated, it will be for the benefit of ] the Hillman hospital The ladies in charge of that institution have been so generous in their treatment of the sick soldiers of the regiment, that the boys feel it is noth- ing more than right that they should help ..4e ladies in the erection of their new hospital
 Tickets will be sold for 25 cents, which includes street car fare to East Lake and return. It is proposed that the ladies take entire charge of the tickets and they will sell them in the city for week or more before the date of the battle.
 Colonel I4igdon has been in correspond ence with the war department and has suc- ceeded in getting 10000 rounds of blank cartridges for about SIS thousand, not in- cluding the express. It is thought that the Birmingham Railway and Electric company will pay for the ammunition. This price is on.y about one-half of the usual price.
 There will be about 1,200 men of the First engaged which will be the biggest battle ever seen here. If any of the Mississippi troops are here at that time, as it is ex- peeted there will be, they will doubtless participate and the battle be made one be- tween the volunteers of these two states. An effort is being made to bring two bat teries of artillery of the Alabama national guard up from Montgomery to give more realism to the battle.
 Correspondence is being carried on with the railroad officials with view to getting reduced rate all of the railroads for of Birmingham. There are hundreds of people in that radius who are only wait ing for the opportunity to come to Bir- mingham to see the gallant First of whom they have heard so much.
The age-herald., 1898-10-11
BEGAN GRADING
The Eleven Miles of Railroad of the
 Canton and Aberdeen Company.

c. D. Smith & Co.,, of this city, yesterday began the work of grading the eleven miles of railroad of the Canton Aberdeen and Nashville railroad, from Winfield to the coal mines, eleven miles north. All of their outfits were sent out Saturday night and two more cars of mules were received from St. Louis last night to be sent out today.
 The sub-contractors who have the work are E. M. Wheeler & Co.,, J. D. Lacey & Co.,, Lester & Miller, D. w. Carson, and Moore & Morris. Smith & Go. will also do lot of the work.
 The contract for furnishing the ties for the road was let yesterday to A. M. Julian. The contract for culvert work has been let to B. P. Foley.
 About forty laborers were sent out from Birmingham last night to increase the force now at work on this line. It is proposed to finish all of the work, including the laying of track, by January 1.
The age-herald., 1898-10-11
DEMOCRATIC HOUSE.
Representative Underwood Encouraged
 Over the atlook.

Representative o. w. Underwood re- turned from Washington yesterday, and will be here continually now until the elec- ton is over. He said that things were look ing particularly bright in Washington around democratic headquarters.
 The republicans now have a majority of fifty-two, and the democrats need take only twenty-seven of them to get control of the house. MT. Underwood says that the very lowest estimate the democrats make is about forty-flve. They say they are sure of this number, besides being able to hold all of the members which they have. The committee is counting on getting two more democrats from Alabama-one from Ald- rich's district and another from Towards.
The age-herald., 1898-10-11
LYCEUM SEASON
Opens Tonight With Dr. Robert Mo.
 Intyre of Chicago.

The first of the ten entertainments of the Lyceum course will be lecture at Seals hall tonight at 8:15 o'clock by Rev. Robert Mcintyre, the famous preacher and lectur- CT, and pastor of the largest Methodist church in Chicago.
 Dr. Mcintyre was here last October and gave a lecture, "Buttoned-Up People, which was considered by those who heard 1t one of the best lectures of the course. He is a handsome man, with most mag netic voice and imposing presence. and an orator who weaves a spell over his audi ence moving by turns to laughter and to tears
 kam Jones has said of pr. Mcintyre: "He is .tS g--Atest platform orator among all the great ones in the United States, and I have heard them all"
 Robert J. Burdette has said, Robert
The age-herald., 1898-10-11
 Woods Health Report

Washington, October 10.-General Wood reports to the war department tonight that two deaths occurred among the American troops at Santiago on the Sth instant. His dispatch follows:
 Santiago, October 10.-Fever cases, all kinds, 669; total sickness 1,1SO.
 Deaths-Joshua ". Jones, Third United States Volunteers, yellow fever, October s; Albert D clancy, corporal, Ninth United States Volunteers, bilious fever October s.
The age-herald., 1898-10-11
SMALL RIOT.
Negroes and White Boys Fire Pistols at
 Each Other.

Several white and eolored boys began in. dulging in the passtime of throwing rocks at each other during the balloon ascension at Lakeriew Sunday afternoon.
 Things grew warmer and older heads on each side took up the trouble. Pistols were fired without further effect than creating considerable excitement. Henry Pollard a negro, was chased to the Sloss furnaces and arrested In police court yesterday morning. he was charged with assault and battery on w. w. Norwood, soldier. He was fined $15 and thirty days extra.
The age-herald., 1898-10-11
Lafayette Day in Georgia

Atlanta, October 10.- Governor Atkinson today issued proclamation naming Octo- Der 19 as Lafayette day, and suggesting that the school teachers and officials of the state observe the day with appropriate ex- ercises and that an opportunity be given the children, patrons and citizens of the state to contribute to the Lafayette me- morial fund.
 The proclamation by Governor Atkinson is result of the request of the Lafayette memorial commission.
The age-herald., 1898-10-11
Must Leave by October 18

San Juan de Porto Rico, October 10.-The America evacuation commissioners received an important communication from Wash ington yesterday and at the joint session today the Americans told the Spaniards it would be necessary to complete the evacua- tion by October IS undertaking to supply transportation for the remainder of the Spanish troops at that date if it should be necessary. r
The age-herald., 1898-10-11
Executive Committee Meeting

Though the meeting has not yet been off, cally called, it is expected that the demo- cratic executive committee of Jefferson county will be held next Saturday to se- feet a chairman and campaign committee to conduct the democratic side of the race in the Ninth congressional district.
The age-herald., 1898-10-11
AFTER LABOR AGENTS.
Trades Council Against Them Entering
 the District.

The Birmingham Trades Council will de- wise some plan to prevent labor agents en- tering this district and persuading men to leave here for Pana, H., where the strike Is on.
 This action was taken by the council at its regular meeting Sunday afternoon and the task of devising a preventative was turned over to the grievance committee.
The age-herald., 1898-10-11
Solicitor Wilson.

Hon. B. F. Wilson. of Talladega, spent yesterday in the city en route to St. Clair circuit court MT. Wilson is serving his first term as solicitor for the Seventh judicial circuit, and seeks reelection by the legis- lature. While there are other candidates for the office, it is maintained by MT. Will sons fl. ends that, under democratic usage and because of his splendid official record and peculiar fitness for the position, he is entitled to and will receive endorsement by reelection.
The age-herald., 1898-10-11

killing. Any statement that I said that lied when made the statement before the commissioner, is a lie.
 q have nothing to conceal and have only told the truth"
 Taylor has shaven his moustache off since leaving, which gives him a very youthful appearance. He was taken to the county jail by Captain Bell who confirmed his story of the surrender.
The age-herald., 1898-10-11

Assignee's sale of o. c. Ellis, Jr's. immense stock of Bug gies and Harness. All must be sold. s. P. Bradley, As signee.
 10-11-6t ts..i i
The age-herald., 1898-10-11
Found Him at Home

Almost worn out and half distracted mother returned home and great was her joy when a few minutes later the little fel- low came walking into the house. He was quickly folded in his mothers arms, and after a few moments was able to explain that on his way home from school he met Mrs. Deer, one of his mothers friends and at her solicitation had gone home with her to play with her little boy.
 The happy mother was to much over- joyed to repremand the little fellow, who is too young to understand what intense anxiety his absence had caused.
The age-herald., 1898-10-11

You need good blooGrif you would have good l:-alth. Therefore take Hoods Sar- saparilla.
The age-herald., 1898-10-11
Tried It Once Before

lieved that the child had been spirited away.
 Tried It Once Before
 The woman's fears were based on the former action of Snyder, who is said to have made a desperate effort to get possess sion of the child some time ago.
 Mrs. Peek was married to Snyder five years ago, and lived with him until about one year ago, when she separated from h.m and instituted divorce proceedings.
 It was at this time that Snyder is said to have tried to obtain possession of the child in a spirit of revenge openly stating that he intended taking the child away.
 Fearful that he would carry his threat into execution, Mrs. Snyder gave the little fellow into the keeping of Mrs. M. M. Mer- ritt, her sister, in the hope that Snyders plans would be frustrated. He learned however, that the child was at Mrs. Mer- ritt's house, and, according to her state ment, at once began to worry her in an ef- fort to get the child.
 For two weeks he is sa d to have harassed and troubled Mrs. Merritt, claiming that he wanted to take the little fellow down town and buy him suit. On one occasion he is said to have come into the house, de- claring that he intended to take the child by force. Mrs. Merritt was equal to the emergency and secreted the child behind the bed, covering him up with quilts and blankets.
 Snyder Left Town
 Finally Snyder became tired and left the ott I,r.;,, Muncie, Ind, his former home.
 Mrs. Snyder was very watchful of the chid's whereabouts lest Snyder should re- turn and carry him away, and yesterday when he failed to return home at the usual time her first thought was that he had fallen in the hands of Snyder. Her sister Mrs. Merritt, who lives with her. was of the same opinion, and both started out to try and locate the child Half crazed with fear the devoted mother hastened to the school only to find the school adjourned and no one about who could give her any information. She went at once to police headquarters and reported the loss of the child and giving her theory as to his dis appearance.
 From another child who attended the same school 1t was learned that Cyrus had been seen at "big recess" about 11:30 o'clock, with the other children After re- porting the matter to the police Mrs. Sny- der returned home in a state of great ex- citement, fearful lest some harm would come to her little son.
 As time wore along and nothing was heard from the child her fears became more pronounced, and suffering under the stress of excitement she again started out in the effort of locating the boy. Her sis ter, Mrs. Merritt. reported the matter to the sherff's office, and stated that she was almost certain that the child had been kid mapped.
 Found Him at Home
 Almost worn out and half distracted mother returned home and great was her joy when a few minutes later the little fel- low came walking into the house. He was quickly folded in his mothers arms, and after a few moments was able to explain that on his way home from school he met Mrs. Deer, one of his mothers friends, and
The age-herald., 1898-10-11
THOUGHT HER BOY
 WAS KIDNAPPED Mrs. Peek Searched Long for Little
 Cyrus. ATTENDS HENLEY SCHOOL And Failed to Return at Usual Hour
 Yesterday. SHE LAID IT ON HER HUSBAND And Said He Had Been Trying to Get the Child Ever Since They Wore Divorced-CyrusF Finally
 Game Home.
SHE LAID IT ON HER HUSBAND

What promised to develop into a first class sensation was nipped In the bud yes terday afternoon about o'clock by the timely appearance of Cyrus Peek, an S. year-old child, who was thought to have been kidnapped by Dan Snyder, his step father. the divorced husband of the child s mother.
 The little fellow attends the Henley school, and is a pupil in the first grade, taught by Miss Alberta Taylor. The pupils of the lower grades are dismissed at o'clock, and it was usually the custom of Cyrus to return home immediately from school. Yesterday afternoon, however, he had not reached home at o'clock, and his mother, who resides at 21121z Second ave- nue, became alarmed at his absence, and on account of exist ng circumstances be- lieved that the child had been spirited away.