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The age-herald., 1898-03-29
The Cow Pea

What valuable and wonderful treasure the south possesses in the COW pea! Prop erly utilized, one can hardly overestimate it's value as a crop for maintaining fertili- ty or for recuperating exhausted land. It presents the paradox of producing for age crop of exceeding value, which may be taken from the land, and yet leave the land richer and more productive than It was before. The explanation of this para dox involves two pecuiarities, one, the power of this plant to appropriate the free nitrogen of the air; the other. it's great root power for extracting insoluble, una yailable plantfood from the soil; and third possessed in common with some oth- CT plants, its having deep, strong tap-root which enables it to forage through a deep CT layer of earth, drawing not only on the surface soil, but the subsoil also. Its pow CT of appropriating the. free nitrogen of the air, long suspected and often asserted, but without direct proof has of late years been substantiated by abundant and con- vincing proof It does the work through the assistance of certain microbes which make their home on Its roots, penetrating them and forming little knots or tubercles on them. These microbes feed on the roots of the pea, and to that extent do harm just as clubfoot of cabbages and nodules on peach apple roots do harm. But the harm done by the mcrobe on the pea root
 
 supplying to the pea in available form ni- trogen from the air which Is always pres- ent in cultivated soils. How it does this is not. as yet known, but that it does is shown by taking soil and sterilizing it. that is subjectng 1t to heat, which will destroy all living organisms in it-then planting peas in a portion of this sterilized soil and mixing with another portion of the sterilized soil some of the tubercles taken from roots of peas, and then plant ing peas also in this inoculated soil. The peas in the inoculated soil will develop luxurious growth and have tubercles on their roots. Those in the sterilized soil not inoculated. will make very little growth and have no tubercles on their roots. Such ex- periments have been made again and again with most uniform results. The pea and the microbe thus lead combined life, mutually beneficial to each other. The technical. name for this combined life Is '.symbiosis'-a word of Greek derivation, which means combined life.
 As the supply of nitrogen in the air is practically inexhaustible, 1t can be seen how a crop of peas with the aid of these microbes can appropriate part of the available nitrogen of the soil and yet re- turn to the soil, in its roots and fallen leaves as much or more nitrogen than that taken by it from the air. When a crop of peas is turned under it always restores more nitrogen to the soil than 1t took from it. By the frequent introduction of pea up the supply of available nitrogen in the soil indefinitely without the aid of com mercial or other fertilizers. One very great advantage of the COW pea over clover and other leguminous plants which posses simi- lar powers, is that 1t will grow on poorer
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
4 Timely Request

To My Patrons ana SubScrlDerS.
 The Bessemer Printing and Publishing company establishment 0he Bessemer Weekly) burned last night Sunday at Il o'clock The fire had made such headway when discovered that all access to the building was barred, and not a book nor g piece of record was saved. The Bessemei Weekly will, however come out on its reg ular publication day the same as hereto foresight 6-coumn pages, all home print. There will be but slight delay in filling pending orders for job printing and all fur ther orders will have prompt attention
 In consequence of the location of the es- tablishment the insurance rates were very high and but partial insurance was carried, hence the loss Is serious. There are hundreds of dollars owing to me for a1- vertising, subscriptions and job work. Those thus indebted to me know about the amounts due. May not look to them for it's prompt or immediate payment? IT any are unable to pay, or if it would dis tress any to pay the amount due Wou'd not wish them to pay it. If they will write to me stating that fact l will forgive the debt but those that can pay me. let them kindly do it without delay. Let them do ton as they would have myself or anyone under like circumstances do to them. VIM. ri. n. JODooN'
 Bcssemer, Ala, March 2S, 1S9S
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

produces any kind of ulcers, sores. break- ing out, swellings, pains, discharges or aches. have been treating just such cont plaints for thirty-five years and now de- vote my whole time and attention to their cure
 tread only private diseases, Syphilis, Gonorrhoea. -Gleet, Structure. Womb Trou- bles, Lost Manhood, etc.
 You may not know me personally If not I refer you with permission to the First National bank, the Alabama National bank, Steiner Bros, bankers, the Jefferson County Savings bank, all of this city, as to my responsibility for my contracts. l cure many patients by mall treatment. uons and correspondence strictly confiden- tial. Office Jefferson County bank building. Birmingham, Ala. Youfs truly
 Y. E. HOLLOWAY, M. D.,
 Specialist Private Diseases. Proprietor of Holloways Private Medical Dispensary. 1-1-d-w-tf
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
ATE HEARTY MEAL
 AND DROPPED DEAD
WeII-Known Young Man Caught Tapping Till in Payne's
 Store.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Selma, Ala, March 2S.-This morning at his home, one mile from Marion Junction, this county, Elias w. Fort suddenly drop ped dead. He had arisen this morning as usual and partaken of hearty breakfast.
 At the conclusion of his meal he went into his room and sat down in reclining chair. In a few minutes, without mo- ments warning, he fell from the chair, dead. Members of his family hurried in, but he had expired before they reached him. MT. Fort was about 67 years of age, and was one of the most prosperous and influential planters of Dallas county. He leaves a wife to mourn his loss
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
SUNDAY FIRE
 IN BESSEMER  Office of "The Weekly" and Two Frame Houses Destroyed. VERY LITTLE INSURANCE
Origin of the Fire Mystery and Circumstances Point to lncendiary-Editor Judson Has i. Ordered New Outfit and Will
 Continue Business.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Bessemer, March 28-At about Il o'clock Sunday night fire broke out in the building occupied by the Bessemer Printing and Pubnshing company, the office of the Bes- semer Weekly, of which Wm. H. H. Judson is the publisher
 The lire, which seems to have started in the interior of the building gained great headway before discovery and burned with such velocity that nothing could be saved except some important papers in fire proof safe found in the ruins. Though several Of the employees of the office were in the building Sunday, there had been no fire of any kind about the place since the night previous. The origin of the fire Is such mystery as to point strongly to the hand of an incendiary, though suspicion can hardly point to anyone having an ob- Ject in committing such a deed.
 The building was a two-story brick and frame structure, valued at 5000, and was not insured It was a total loss. The office equipment, which was unusually large and complete, was inventoried at $15,000. It was worth about $6, 6,000. on which there was an insurance of but $2,000 in the following companies: $500 in the Southern Insurance company, New Orleans; $500 in the Spring field Fire and Marine, and $1 ,00) in the Alabama State Mutual Assurance com- pany, at Anniston
 The two one-story frame buildings, one on either side, were also totally destroyed, one. of which, valued at S700 and insured for $500, was owned by Mir. Judson. The other was the property of the Schillinger Brewing company, of Birmingham, and valued at S2,000. No insurance
 MT Judson has already ordered a new office outfit and states that the Bessemer Weekly will appear next Saturday as usual.
 President Jno. w. Harrison of the Howard Harrison Iron company, Is In San Francisco for the purpose of securing large order at that place.
 Percy Clark the editor of the Selma Telegram. is in town for several days on important business connected with the Belle Ellen mines, of which he is part owner. MT. Clark is a candidate for the democratic nomination for congress from the Selma district.
 MT. A. w. Shelor, formerly in the office of the Alabama Pipe company, but now with the Indian Head mills. at Cardova, spent Sunday in Bessemer visiting friends.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
Supnliea for the Army

Cleveland, March 2S.-The Cleveland Rub- Der Works company has received instruc- tions by wire to commence work on a big order from the government for rubber punches, combination cape and blanket used in the army. The shipment Is to con- mence inside of four days at the rate of D. 900 punches per week until further notice and the, goods will be consigned to the United States quartermasters department Schuyllxill, Philadelphia. The same factory has also been negotiating for a large sup ply of army officers capes for Fort LeayenWorth barracks.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
"A FAIR FACE MAY PROVE A FOUL BAR GAIN." MARRY A PLAIN GIRL IF SHE USES
 SAPOL|O
THE AGE-HERALD BUSINESS DIRECTORY ....

ABSTRACT co. Alabama Abstract Co.,, 2007 1st Ave. BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONBRS. Smith & Montgomery Book & Stay Co. Lyman X Stone 2012 1st Ave. w. H. Owings, 2105 2d Ave. BICYCLE DEALERS.
 Riddle, Ledbetter Cycle Co.,, 32l-23 20th St. BARBERS.
 Fred Schilling, 1918 1st Ave. N. Taccone, 109 18th St. Haircut, Shave and Shine 25c, N 20th St. CIGARS AND TOBACCO. Florence Cigar Store, Florence Hotel, box
 trade speciality.
 Monarch Tobacco Co.,, 209 10th St. Eureka Cigar Store, 105 20th St. CEMETERIES.
 The Erswell Co.,, 112 18th St. CLOTHING & CENTS FURNISHINGS. M. Well & Bro.
 J. Friedman & Co.,, 1908 1st Ave. DRUGS.
 Collier Drug Co.,, 1926 1st Ave. J. l.. Parker, 1913 1St Ave. Wilmington & Lynch, 1906 1st Ave. FURNITURE.
 H. Herzfeld, 113-115 18th St. J. W. Trigg 2112 2d Ave. Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. FISH AND GAME.
 Birmingham Fish Co.,, 2OS-10 2Oth St. HOTELS.
 Grand Central, 10th St.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
Appointed on Important Committee
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Columbus, Miss, March 2S.-The following telegram was received here by Gen. E. T. Sykes today; "New York, March 27-To Brig-Gen. E. T. Sykes, Columbus National Volunteer Reserve Organized: You elected member of military and naval committee, acting commander, Gen. Scofield, vice-com- mander, Gen. Longstreet chairman com mittee, Gen. O. o. Howard; Ames, Dodge and Wheeler, vice-chairmen; Alex Cook, secretary. All enthusiastic; call going out now. Kindly advise your acceptance to- might. (Signed) Vim. D. N Washington, Waldorf It is understood that Gen. Sykes will accept the appointment.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
MONTGOMERY'S
 BALL TOSSERS They Have Arrived and Are Get ting in Condition. DUEL BETWEEN NEGROES Monroe Peterson and Nathaniel Williams Fought for Hand of Dusky Lass--Three Small
 Boys Arrested for Robbing
 Freight Office.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Montgomery, Ala, March 2S.-Manager c. F. Smith and his aggregation of ball players who will soon don Montgomery uniforms reached the city yesterday morn ing. MT. Smith brought with him the fol- lowing players:
 Grant, Kitchel, Violet, Whisner, Dele hath, Hartzell, Locke, Armstrong and Harper Carey of Philadelphia, reached the city last night, coming directly from his home. Flynn, the last man, will arrive some time this week. being detained on ac- count of the death of a relative. He will come direct from Burlington, O.
 The team went out this afternoon for a game of practice. The grounds have been put in splendid condition.
 The Chicagos will play the Senators one week from Thursday.
 Duel Between Negroes
 As result of a duel between Monroe Peterson and Nathaniel Williams, both colored and residents of Scotts Bend, the latter Is dead and the former dangerously wounded.
 The shooting occurred about 630 o'clock yesterday afternoon near the Coliseum in Vesuvius.
 The negroes became jealous of each other, the reason being the affections of a col ored lass and one challenged the other to a duel to be fought in an open space near the Coliseum the weapons to be used to be revolvers.
 The two negroes met on the spot at the appointed hour, drew their revolvers and began firing.
 Peterson got in his work first, although he sustained serious and probably fatal wounds himself.
 There were no seconds, and no witnesses. The body of Williams was removed to his home near the Scott place on the river, a few miles north of the city. Peterson was also carried home.
 The name of the woman involved is un- known to the authorities.
 Juvenile Burglars
 Two very small white boys and Stephen Wesley Allen, colored at the police station, suspected of having entered and robbed the Coosa street office of the Geor gia and Alabama freight depot.
 The office was entered last night, the safe broken open and relieved of $21. Sev- eral cans of condensed milk were stolen from the warehouse, and perhaps other ar ticles of merchandise.
 Entrance was effected through the large street door, the edges of which had been worn off by wagons passing in and out.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
Ministers Favor Intervention

Chicago, March 2S-The Methodist and Congregational ministers of Chicago went on record at their regular weekly meetings today in regard to the trouble between the United States and Spain. In each case res olutions were adopted favoring immediate intervention in behalf of the struggling Cubans and favoring the use of force if necessary in supplying them with food. The presidents course in regard to the matter was heartily commended at each meeting.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

| JEWELLERS. 1 E. Gluck, 107 goth St. Harry Mercer 201S 1st Ave. | LIVERY STABLES. Tennessee Stables, 2014 4th Ave. LAUNDRIES. New Laundry, 213 N. 22d St. MERCHANT TAILORS. M. We'll Bro 1st Ave. The Peoples Tailor, 1927 1st Ave. Theo. B. Furman 222 Fist St. MUSIC PUBLISHERS AND DEALERS. Southern Music Co.,, 20S-10 Fist St. OPTICIANS: P. H. Linnehan, BIO 18th St. PLUMBERS. Ben F. Barbour, 313 N. goth St. w. G. Lunsford Co.,, 209 22d St. RESTAURANTS. Paul's Restaurant IA 18th St.
 SEEDS. Amzi Golden Co. STOVES AND RANGES. Estes Stove Co.,, 1919 2d Ave SALOONS. Peerless Bar, cor. 18th St. and 2d Ave. The Vestibule. Don's Bandbox, 106 Fist St. Custom House Saloon, 1917 2d Ave. c. B. Porter & Co.,, 225 18th St. Southside Saloon, 100 South 2Oth street. UNDERTAKERS. The Erswell Co.,, 112 18th St. WHOLESALE LIQUORS. The J. c. Marks Liquor Co.,, POPS 2d Ave. H. Barnard, Sd Ave. and 18th St.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
Lave Laughs at Objections
Special to The Age-Herald.

Huntsville, Ala, March 28-Jack Foster and Miss Lizzie Mott of Courtland eloped to this city today and were married by a justice of the peace Both of the parties are of age, but strong objection was made to the match by Fosters parents, the young lady being a domestic. The pair went to Iuka, Miss, yesterday, but could not secure a marriage license. The elopement caused a social sensation in Courtland.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. AL LAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLIC. andis the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
Alabama Products in 1896
$I00 to Any Man.
Of Weakness in Men They Treat and Fail
 to Cure.

An Omaha company places for the first time before the public a MAGICAL ty, Nervous and Sexual Weakness, and Restoration of Life Force in old and young men. No worn-out French remedy; con- tadns no phosphorous or other harmful drugs. It is WONDERFUL TREAT MENT-magical in it's effects-positive in it's cure. All readers, who are suffering from weakness that blights, their life, causing that mental and phy-ical suffer- ing peculiar to Lost Manhood, should write to the STATE MEDICAL COMPANY, Suite 678 Ramage Building, Omaha, Neb and they will send you absolutely FREE. a valuable paper on these diseases, and positive proofs of their truly MAGICAL have lost all hope of a cure. are being re-
 This MAGICAL TREATMENT may be taken at home under their directions, or they will pay railroad fare and hotel bills to all who prefer to go there for treat ment, if they fail to cure. They are per- fectly reliable; have no Free Prescriptions, Free Cure. Free Sample, or c. o. D. fake. They have s25o,oO0 capital, and guarantee to cure every case they treat or refund every, dollar; or their eharges may, be when 8 cure Is effected. Write them to- day Suite 76S Ramage Building, Omaha.
 2-10-e.o.d
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
Government Buys Another Yacht

Boston, March 2S.-The yacht Hermo,ne, which was owned by the late Henry l.. Pierce has been sold to the United States government by the executors of the Pierce estate. The boat is Clyde built and is seven years old. Her speed maximum is fifteen knots with a cruising speed of twelve knots. The yacht has been in win ter quarters at New York Orders have been issued to have her taken at once to the Brooklyn navy yard.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
Building More Roads
Special to The Age-Hcrald.

Montgomery, March 2S-The board of rev. enue of Montgomery county today let a contract for an eight-mile extension of the lower Wetumpka gravel road to run from the present terminal near the city to the state convict farm in this county. Dunn x Lalland of Birmingham secured the con tract
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

While our consignment of Porcelain Dinner Ware is oc- ing, why don't you take a t and save money.
 BROWN CROCKERY co.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
Friends of "77''
 Cured Of Grip and Colds,

Will try Dr, Humphreys Specifics for Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Weak Stomach; for Rheumatism and Lumbago; Infant and Female Complaints.
 Specific Manual to be found at Drug gists, or sent free; tell all.
 Humphreys Medicine Company, New York. ls. ..sz
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
Willard III With Fever

Chicago, March 2S.-It is now stated as to Mr D. s. Willard, the actor, that typhoid fever must run its course. It will probably be two weeks or more before he can sail for Italy.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

this year will before his time expires, have to vote for the election of United States senator from Alabama.
 DEMOCRAT.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
Conditi n of the Treasury Has

Washington, March 2S.-Today's state ment of the condition of the treasury shows available cash balance, $224 4,S13,S3S; gold re- serve, SIP 1851 ,6SS.
The age-herald., 1898-03-29
ARE YOU IN TR0UBLE7

Has the fiery lightning O f midnight rev. elries h a q anything to do with the crim- son streams of blood that go crash 1 n B Through your
 brain. A r @ your cheeks flushed with pure and rich blood, ire e from t at n t and corrup- tion. Are you @ victim to any form or stage of blood poison which
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

land than these others, indeed will make
 fair growth on land too poor to grow al-
 most any other crop, and is therefore a wonderful recuperating crop for restoring exhausted soils. 5.--..
The age-herald., 1898-03-29

Excursion Montgomery Sun day. April 3. $1.5O. Eve y body go.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-04
BY THE STRYCHNINE ROUTE
Peculiar Message Left by F. Nest of Los Gates, Who CoDmitted
 Suicide,

Fred F. Nest, a ranch hand from Los Gatos, took his departure from the world yesterday at the Baldwin House, 16 Ellis street, by the strychnine route He had lodged at the place since De- cember 22
 Shortly after a. m. F. Mckenzie, the clerk of the house, heard moans issuing from Nests room. He opened the door and walked in, with a query as to the cause of the trouble. Nest confessed that he had taken poison. He died soon afterward.
 By the mans side was a small bottle, labeled 'strychnine,' and clutched tightly in his left hand was the follow ing peculiar note, written in pencil:
 You can get a description of me in yesterdays Examiner by Shirley Dare This is more than I can bear"
 On the reverse side of the paper was written:
 T ask forgiveness of all to whom I have wronged."
 This latter sentence concluded: Signed, F. Nest" Nest seemed to be of a jovial disposition, and no reason is known why he should have com mitted the deed.
 The article to which he referred was entitled, How to Have a Complexion if You Would Be Beautiful" and the Coroner is mystified as to why the sui eide should have referred to it. There is belief that he committed the act while temporarily insane. The body was removed to the Morgue.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-04
TWO PETERS
 MAY ENGAGE
Big Heavy-Weights Are Ar ranging for a Champion
 ship Contest.
Jackson Will Leave To-Day for His Training Station-Maher's
 Condition.

Peter Jackson will be the next heavy weight who will meet Peter Maher, the Irish champion, in the ring.
 In a quiet way correspondence has been carried on between the managers of the champion colored heavy weight of England and the AustraIias and the Irish champion, and articles have been signed by Jackson for a twenty round contest and forwarded to Maher for his acknowledgement.
 The contest will be held in this city if @ permit can be had, but in case the powers that be- should refuse permission for a bout of this kind the event will be pulled off at New Or leans. Jackson is now satisfied that Maher means business, and feeling that he needs several weeks of careful training to condition himself properly for contest of this nature, he will to- day leave for Joe Dieve's training quarters on the San Leandro road, at which place he will remain until called upon to give an account of him. self
 Tom Sharkey has an idea that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush and will now remain in Vallejo until lilt 4NdllOlldl SluD can assure nm a promise that his prospective match with Jeffries some time in the latter part of this month can be pulled off with the sanction of the authorities
 Billy Delaney, who is looking out for Jeffries' interests, is perfectly satisfied to wait a few weeks, as he has every reason to believe that the Health and Police committees of the Board of Su- pervisors will grant the National Club permission to hold the contest in this city. There are thousands of people here who are anxious to see a bout between Jeffries and Sharkey, and they would welcome the news of a permit being granted to the National Club.
 Billy Elmer has departed on the State of California for Portland, where he is booked to fight Dick Case on Jan uary IT before the Olympic Club of Portland. The boxers will meet in a fifteen round contest for the light weight championship of the Northwest. Elmer says that he is very sanguine of winning.