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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-27
THREE MEETS THIS WEEK.

Wednesday Night Will Be the Regu-
lar Meet.
So Many people who have attended the
Salt Palace races regularly of late are
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-27
CoTTER HAS A MATCH ON.
Will Not Return to Salt Lake Until
It Is Over

John Chapman, who has been Frank
Cotter's racing partner for some time,
has received letter from Cotter in
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-27

Great interest is being taken in the
voting contest for the most popular
woman. Help your favorite win the
diamond necklace given by the Saltair
cOmDanV
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-27

Lagoon, Monday, Aug. 2S. Hospital
corps reunion.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-27
CURED PEOPLE TELL THE STOR


TINS week
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late war between tine states, which the adjutant general is unable to furnish. The following extract from Captain Parker s letter contains queries for information which he desires to include in a general history of the confederate war:
 We have been at work over three years getting material for history. We have a complete file of the government reports, confederate and union also maps, etc.. but we find that there are no reports of regiments that we know have met in diff ferent actions, so we concluded to get some facts not recorded and give them in a correct history of the famous cornfield and sunken road skirmishes of the battle Of Antietum, September r, 1862
 We have large number of letters, dia- ries and original papers and are looking now for the same from any man Who was in D. H, Hills or R, H, Anderson's divi- sion during the battle. we want the ad- dress of any man living who belonged to any regiment in the above divisions, but especially of the following regiments, Ala bama state troops: Rhodes brigade, Hills division, Third Alabama, Col C. A. Bat ties; Fifth Alabama, Major D. L. Hobson Sixth Alabama, Col. J. B. Gordon; Twelfth Alabama, Col. B. B. Gayle; Second Lieu tenant s. B. Pickens, Wilcox's brigade, Anderson's division; Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Fourteenth and Forty-fourth Alabama"
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
NEW ORLEANS IS
 TO HAVE A TRUST Financiers Securing Options on
 All the Rice Mills. SECRECY ABOUT THE DEAL Attorneys Admit That the Options Have Been Purchased and That the Big
 Combine is Certainls Un-
 der Roadway
SECRECY ABOUT THE DEAL

New Orleans, La, December 7.-New Or leans, so it seems, Is to have trust Of US own. Perhaps this statement Is not true In its fullest sense, as the parties behind the deal to consolidate all the rice mills of this city-fourteen in nuHber-are understood to be New York financiers. But at any rate, the plans have been laid and ninety days option Is now being secured on as many of the local mills as possible.
 Jus how much capital 1t will take to carry out this gigantic scheme is entirely problematical No one has had the temer- -ity to place the amount at less sum than s5.OO0oO0 and 1t is known that one of the rice mill owners, who has been approached on the matter of option, has expressed himself that he Would not take less than $250,000 for his plant.
 Hughes T. Gurley, local attorney, has charge of the legal end of the deal, while MT. Claud Smith, the stock broker, has the task Of getting the options Neither MT Gurley nor MT. Smith, when seen, would divulge any of their plans. They did not even feel at liberty to make public the names of their principals They admitted, however that the deal to consolidate the rice mills of this city was under way.
 It is known that the option for ninety days has not been very long outstanding. It Is also known that so far na papers have been signed
 Whether or not tine deal to consolidate the rice mills of this city is ultimately in tended to be extended so that 1t will in- ciude the thirteen mills in this state out side of New Orleans Is not at this time known, but 1t is believed that the same combine expects to get hold of the coun- try mills as well as the city mills.
 There are but few rice mills in the en- tire country outside of those in New Or leans. and the state of Liuisiana and it can be seen that the trust that can get control of the rice mills in this state will have a complete monopoly of the Ameri- can rice industry. The scheme is big one.
 The official figures of the Board of Trade for the year 1898 shows that the combined capacity of the rice mills here in the city exceed the combined capacity of those in all other portions of the state by 29OO sacks daily, and this Is not including the new mill put in operation this year.
 The rice industry in Louisiana has grown within late years from a very small begin- hing until 1t has become one of the most important industries of the state. In 1877 only 233,70 sacks of rough rice were re- ceived here. During the year 1892, when the rice crop was the largest in record, there was total of l, ,777, ,429 sacks of rough rEce received in this city alone.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
PRATT CITY
Many Paragraphs of Interest from the
 Suburb

Pratt City, December 7.-(special.)-T many friends of MT. and Mrs. Pennington, of Ensley, will be glad to learn that their little boy, who fell several days ago and so severely injured his eye, is now some what better, and hopes are entertained of his recovery. Dr. Woodson, of Birming- ham, is in attendance, and says the eye can be saved. The child is years old.
 Mrs. J. Asa Rountree, of Birmingham. visited her sister, Miss McIver, yesterday.
 Miss Ethel Mckenzie has been teaching at the public schools for the past few days, substituting Miss McIver, who is incapaci- tated, being confined to her home with the humps.
 Pratt Mines lodge No. 274S, Knights of Honor, elected the following officers to serve for the coming year last night at Odd Fellows hall:
 Past Grand Dctator-C. D. Comstock.
 Dictator-W. H. Barnard
 Vice Dictator-P. c. Vann
 Assistant Dictator-Dod Harrell.
 Reporter-Wash Goch
 Financial Reporter-D. l.. Hoffman,
 Treasurer-A. J. Prince.
 Chaplain-J. M. Fason.
 Guide-Will Meager.
 Guardian-Paul Long.
 Sentinel-Jim Roberts.
 Trustees-J. H. Taylor, A. H. Daniel and B. R. Dickerson.
 The membership of this f1ourishing lodge numbers 125 and owns a nice lot, centrally located, on which early in 1900 will be built a two-story brick house.
 The depot of the Birmingham Southern railroad is nearing completion and will be ready for occupancy by the first of the year.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Col, E. L. Russell Furnishes New Car.
 pet for Presidents Office

Tuscaloosa, December I-(Special) )-The presidents office at the university shows the effect of the recent visit of Colonel E. L. Russell, of Mobile, to the institution. After he returned to his home MT. Powers had a long telegram from Mrs. Russell asking for the dimensions and diagram of his office, and stating that Colonel Russell had requested her to have made and send with his compliments a carpet therefor. Saturday last 1t came by eXpress-a hand some moeuette. It has been neatly laid, and adds greatly to the beauty and comfort of the office Colonel Russell Is one of the most enthusiastic and valuable members of the board of trustees.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Double Wedding Ut New Market

Huntsville, December 2.-Special.-A double wedding at the home of Mrs. M. O. Lipscomb, at o'clock yesterday afternoon was the social event of the season at New Market. The contracting parties were MT James H. Lilly and Miss Estelle Lips comb, and MT. Stephen Lee Stone and Miss Mary Lipscomb. The double cere- mony was performed by Rev. M. R. Davis After the wedding, a wedding feast wal served at the home of MT. S. L. Stone The two brides are among the most charm ing and popular young ladies in the New Market neighborhood. MT. Lilly is em- ployed by the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis railroad at Gadsden and MT. Stone is prominent young planter of this county.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Another Story of Miller

Monterey, Mexico, December "A man answering the description of William F. Miller, the fugitive manager of the Frank lin syndicate of Brooklyn, N Y., arrived in this city five days ago and registered under an assumed name at the Hialgo hotel. He aroused suspicion by the close guard which he kept over two large valises which he carried. He was identified by the likeness of Miller, published in American news- papers, which reached here after his arrival. York police, asking if the man should be York police, asking if the man should be held pending Identification. Before an answer had been received the man left for Tampico. He is said to have sailed rom that hort on a coast steamer for Central America
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
NEW DECATUR
Demented White Woman Found in the
 Woods Almost Starved

New Decatur,~ December 7.-(Special.)- Mrs. c. Coons, demented white woman, left home last Sunday and no trace of her could be found until today when she was discovered in a woods, about one mile from the city, in very sorrowful condition. She was almost nude and nearly starved and frozen. She was taken to her house where she was cared for.
 Much excitement was created here yester- day over report which was circulated on the streets to the effect that Mrs. Thomas, wife of W. F. Thomas, an L. & N rail- road engineer, had been robbed of $500 in money and s750 diamond ring.
 MT. Thomas was absent from home, being out on the road, and the report said that about 8 o'clock yesterday morning two strange men, one dressed in asoldier's uni form and the other dressed in citizens clothes, rushed into the room where Mrs. Thomas was all alone and at the point of revolvers demanded the money, and then made their escape. A newspaper man called on Mrs. Thomas and she said she had lost nothing, and did not know any thing about the story, but crowd of people had been calling on her all day to sympathize with her and to learn of her loss.
 The origin of the story came to light this morning. Mrs. Thomas has sent several hundred dollars worth of silevr- ware to her sister in Birmingham to be engraved and the silverware was stolen.
 The body of Mrs. Kate Ballentine was brought here Monday from Memphis for interment. Her home was at Courtland, Ala, but she died in Memphis while un- dergoing treatment. She was a daughter of l.. S. Halsey of this place. The funeral took place from the First M. D. church Tuesday.
 Walter Johnson, of this city, and Miss Queen Coffee, of Florence, who were mar red at the residence of tn brides parents in Florence last Sunday afternoon, have taken rooms at the residence of Squire E. R. Rang, on Second avenue.
 Mrs. Johnson is beautiful and accomplish ed, and was very popular in Florence.
 MT. Johnson Is a son of E. S. Johnson, one of the prominent merchants of this city.
 B. w. Means, we'll known merchant. died Sunday and the funeral took place to- day. The body was intered in the city cemetery.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
COFFEE COUNTY IS
 FOR GEN. OATES His Friends in Montgomery
 Greatly Pleased. CAPTAIN SCOTT IS DEAD Adjutant General Brandon Has Receiv- ed Letter from Illinois Asking
 for Facts Concerning Ala.
 bama Troops
CAPTAIN SCOTT IS DEAD

Age-Herald Bureau. Hotel Mabson, Montgomery, December 7.-(Special.) )-The news received here today that Gen. W. c. Oates had secured the member of the leg islature from Coffee county, while not un- expected, is a delight to his many friends. There was no direct vote for senator in the county, but there were three candi- dates for the legislature, Messrs. Fleming, Deans and Dalton. The two last named were outspoken in their advocacy of Gov ernor Johnston for the federal senate, While MT. Fleming is a strong supporter of General Oates.
 The returns from Coffee received here show that Mr.. Fleming carried the county by a plurality vote over both of the other candidates Richard H. Arlington, a bright young attorney and member of the state committee, received the solid vote of the county for senator from the dis trict composed of the counties of Coffee, Crenshaw and Pike. 1t is not known whom he favors for senator, but his friends here in Montgomery, where he was reared, say that he is also for Oates.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
SHORT STORIES GATHERED
 FROM Tt> POLICE COURT

mother, who appeared bareheaded in court, lots of trouble and loss of sleep. Without having any real use for corn on the year. which the staff of life is produced and made off with the same, and was very soon, in consequence, arrested and locked up. His old grandmother, not possessing the "use- ful," pleaded before the bar of justice yes- terday morning for his release. offering to spank" Bud, even in the presence of the court, until he would have to sleep on his face for month. The judge being hu- mane man, did not care to witness this fiaying process, and said so, declaring that Buds crime was an offense against the public, and not against himself, whereupon the perplexed old granny suggested a dressing" down for the beneft of the pub lie, but the privilege of flaming" Bud was denied her, and fine of $10 was registered against the corn-stea1er's name. Plying the old negro, the judge offered to hold the case up for ten days in which time the old woman can skirmish for the money.
 Fascination for Female Emery
 Minnie Bell Bussey has lover who is as "tender and true'' as the Douglas in the song is generally supposed to have been She was charged with having purloined various articles of feminine use from Gus- sic Allen and Pearl Paris. Her trial has been postponed from time to time, and whenever she has been marshaled the pre- siding genius of the inferior court a mid dle aged yellow Lothario has been on hand to tide her across the sea of trouble into which her love for feminine finery especial ly that of other females, has caused her to have become submerged several fathoms. Being employed at a house at which her accusers boarded, several towels and ar ticles of some value were, missed, and Minnie was suspected. Pearlie Paris stated that she had told Minnie if she would re- turn the things everything would be well, but Minnie Bell declared before high heaven that she knew naught of the goods. But Pearie marks her ligerie with her own dainty fingers, and there were the marks on the articles just as she said when Minnie Bells trunk was opened and the garments found nestling within,s and what could Minnie Bell say to that? She said that "dey mus been put der by somebody else," be- cause she "don know nutthin about dem," and more besides-that is what Minnie Bell declared in the police court yesterday morning, the accusations of Pearlie and the cold evidence against her never phasing her a little bit. However, the strong testimony of Pearlie Paris, of Officer Mullin and the strong circumstantlal evidence formed proof convincing to "Hssoner's'' mind and the middle aged yellow Lothario dived deep into his striped trousers and fshed forth three fve-dollar bills and Minnie Bell was safely out of a trouble that had never seem- ed to worry her much.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
TOMLlN SON CLUB
Organized at Bridgeport With Large
 Membership

Bridgeport, December 7.-(Special)-A Tomhnson club, with a membership of about 10O has tbeen organized here, with R. Howard, prominent business man, president, and Paul D. Wright, promi- nent lawyer. secretary. MT. Tomlinson spoke at Gross Springs, about ten miles from this place, today to a large audience. On Saturday he will speak at Scottsboro. In his speech today he did some plain talk ing about state politics, exposing the in consistencies of certain politicians who wanted office worse than anything else.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
CAUCUS MEMBERS
Senators Appointed to Secure Commit
 tee Assignments for Democrats

Washington, December 7.-Senator Jones, of Arkansas, chairman of the democratic caucus of the senate, today announced the membership of the caucus committee to make the committee assignments for the democratic side of the senate. as follows:
 Senators Jones, Cockrell, Martin, Bacon, Rawlins, Hurley, Mooney.
 The republican caucus committee made little progress today in its work of assign ing committee places, owing to the absence of Senator Aldrich. The committee will re- sume it's sittings on Monday.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Notice to Contractors

Bids will be received until December TO-, 1899. for building two story, brick exten- sion, about 79x152 feet to cotton mill build ing. Also, frame warehouse, 5Ox7O feet. Also. about 30, two and three room, frame cottages. Plans and specifications can be seen. and details given at office of R. H. Mabry. secretary and treasurer, Selma. Ala.
 Separate bids required on mill building on cottages, and on warehouse. Right re- sArved to reject any and all bids.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Captain Scott Dead

Capt. Thomas J. Scott died at his home in this city at an early hour this morning. Captain Scott was one of the best known and most popular business men in Mont gomery. He was a large real estate and timber dealer, and during his life had amassed very comfortable fortune. He has also been prominent in republican pol itils in this state, holding the office of land register under the Garfield administration. He was a brave confederate soldier, and enjoyed the esteem and good will of the people in this city. He was the father of Taylor Scott, a prominent real estate deal- CT of Birmingham.
 Mrs. Lloyd Watts Johnston, wife of MT. Eldridge Johnson, died at the family home in. Montgomery this morning. Her age was about p years, and she leaves two lit- tie children, together with her husband who will most sadly mourn her departure. Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of Cover mir Thomas H. Watts. She was one of the most beautiful young women in Mont gomery and popular with a large circle of friends.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Flower bulbs cheap. Godden's.
New Minister for Huntsville

Huntsville, December 7.-(Special.)- Rev. J. w. Hiliard f1as accepted the call extended him several weeks ago by the Dallas Avenue Baptist church in this city and will assume his new duties at once. MT 1illard has been pastor of the Mount Zion Baptist church twenty-three years.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Strike Threatened In Penusylvania

Shamokin, Pa, December "A general strike of miners in the anthracite and bituminous coal region is threatened unless the Susquehanna Coal company grants the demands of its striking employees. The miners of the district today received or dersS to meet tomorrow night for important business Instructions from President Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers, are expected at that meeting.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup

hus bten used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PER- EECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENSi the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN; CURE WIND COLIC. and is the best rem edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the. world. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle,
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Sells Sues for Divorce

Columbus, O., December 7.-Peter Sells, the millionaire circus man, today filed 8 petition for divorce on the ground of adul- tery. naming William Bott, of the firm of Bott Brothers and Harris in Lyons' prominent man, as co-respondenI
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
After the Holidays

will Hand was said to have committed a nuisance in e public place. He was also declared to have been in an asylum, and his face showed that this was with good cause. G4as case went over until after Christmas.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Little on Color

"BudS Golden Is diminutivs specimen of black boyhood. and though of tender years. has caused his old yellow grand.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
A Misnomer

Mary Lee Wright, is sometimes wrong, as she seems to have been yesterday, or at least so though Albert Preston, her whilom lover. for Albert wished to play at the fasci- hating game of "cooing and billing," bkut Mary Lee had cold and couldn't coo, and moreover she was out of sorts and wouldn't play anyway. Being thus rebuffed Albert became angry, and taking mean advant- age of his sweethearts personal defects, he called her "snaggled tooth," and spoke other incomplimentary things of Mary Lee It is a cold fact that Mary Lee, like Katisfa, has solitary tooth in the front of her mouth, the looks of which, one would have thought, would have caused Albert Preston to lust for almost any other game in the whole category of games, rather than for that of "cooing and billing"
 But so it was, and his appetite along this line led to an expenditure of $10, Mary Lee, contributing like sum for not having an appetite; but she had tongue and this member did double duty, for a short space of time causing Albert to shrink to about one half his usual size. '"They cussed and 'bused me, judge" said Albert. and no doubt he also took a hand at "busing," for Judge Reagan called him for q, and whispered F, to his toothless love.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Wants Some War Facts

Wants Some War Facts
 Adjutant General Brandon is in receipt of letter from Capt. R. D. Parker, of Downers Grove, Illinois, asking for some facts concernng Alabama regiments in the
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

FOR SHERIFF.
 George W. 6herling is a candidate fop Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 E. l.. Higdon is candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 James A. Downey is candidate for sher- if of Jefferson county, subject to the ac- ton of the democratic party.
 Andrew W. Burgin, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to action of democratic party. ,
 COUNTY TREASURER Henry r.. Gray is {. candidate for Treass urer of Jefferson county subject to the aca tioa of the democratic party.
 H. C. Miller s q candidate for treasuref of Jefferson county subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08

A Hull in the way of amusements on South Twentieth street furnished legitimate ex- cuse for Hattie Johnson and Ida Eddings to indulge their "scrapping" procivities; the affair at once deciding the mooted question as to which was the better entitled to the love and earnings of one "W." Rogers, and also displaying a laudable ambition to amuse the colored "40O' of the Southsde
 In police court, Miss Eddings having sworn to tell the truth, declared that Mat tie had burned with a desire to fight her, and moreover had "hauled off and hit her" Moreover, another<female, of the blood and thunder variety had urged the pugilistic Mat to jump on dat ole gal and beat her." which Christian-like injunction "Miss" Johnson had carried out to the letter. Fur ther testimony from Miss Eddings elicit ed the fact that she, on entering South side store. had conversed with the afore- said "W." Rogers, who seems to be a Brummel in the quarter in which he lives and has his being and Matte, who was also in the store, becoming jealous, had warned Ida not to talk to her Rogers. Ida, knowing her lawful rights, had propounded the very natural question to Matte as to the relations existing between her and Rogers, asking if she was his wife. This simple question was sumner to Mathe. and Ida, seeing her advantage, told Hattie that as "W." Rogers was a single gentle man her right to converse with him was undoubted. After this daring declaration to the flaming claimant of Rogers, things became typhoonical, and the parties soon theraafter took A ride together. as peaceful and quiet as little lambs dn springtime. Being an impartial referee "Hissoner" claimed $1O of both Hattie and Ida.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
HANDSOME PRESENT

Flower bulbs at Godden's.