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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-10-07
Spying on Either Side Is an Extremely
Dangerous Undertaking.

to be used in cashing postal orders
and satisfying hotel-keepers. The mo-
ment the police demands his papers he
must burn his passport. Nowadays,
when passports are demanded so sell
dom Of mere tourists, the spy will con-
tent himself with a few letters that
have come through the mail to him.
He will have had these letters sent ON
to prearranged German address few
months before. A life insurance policy
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-10-07

and every scrap of
paper burned, the
spy may sleep in
peace-one night.
If he imagines he
is followed or sus-
pected, he must
stop work instantly
and even leave the
country. In such
case he returns to
Paris, where he
finds at the Etat
M a jor, carefully
gathered together,
all the letters he
has addressed to
his fictitious corre-
spondent:s. Aided
by maps and the
work of his prede-
cessors in the field,
it is his business to
compose an up-to-
date report on the
region he has visit
ed. Each little
co IN t s. E ach
month the minister
of war is just a
little better in
formed on details
that when the
great scientific Eu-
ropean war breaks
out-may WIN or
lose a battle a cam
paign, a peoples
destiny.
Outu WOrK may
seem easier than it
is in fact. Along
the country roads,
alone, with not a
man in sight, the
fear of beingwatch-
ed makes the most
innocent note-tak-
ing a courageous
exploit. Not to
speak of country
s, foresters and pa
, appearance may
~ a mornings work
'ser-by becomes an
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-10-07
A New Ramie Plant.

The Agriculture Ledger of Calcutta,
INDIA, announces the discovery for the
government of plant described as
similar but superior to ramie. Ramie
furnishes an extremely fine, strong
and valuable fiber, suitable for making
fine, high-class textile goods, and the
only thing which has operated to pre-;
vent its culture extensively in this
country is the fact that it has to be-
degummed, which is always a costly
process. This new kind of ramie, if
it can be so called, is free from gum,
and therefore does not, in it's produc-
tion, present that difficulty. The de-
partment of agriculture is investigat-
ing the subject, and is arranging to
procure seed for trial and distribution.
Mr.. Jared G.. Smith of the department
states that ramie which does not
require degumming would, in all prob
ability, prove highly valuable acqui-
sition, and its introduction might be
the means of starting, new line of
industry in the United States. Such a
plant, he says, might to some extent
replace hemp. =.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-10-07

the fort wherein he has his duty. He
makes cunning arguments. He does
not ask the fellow to betray his coun-
try. What difference will one small
drawing make? Besides, here is the
money"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-10-07

taken out under
the assumed name
is also valuable.
The spy reaches
Germany and he
stops in the large
town nearest to his
field Of operations.
There his first care
Is to consult the
doctors as to a
good air cure, or a
bath, or springs.
Suppose his busi-
ness is to report on
the roads, bridges
and resources of a
mountainous dis
trict. He will need
the air cure. Elm
mating one by one
the uninteresting
districts, he at last
causes the physi-
clan to indicate the
spot he has cho-
sen. The good ply
sician, always anx-
ious for his COM
mission, gladly
recommends him
to a proper pen
sion. There, wan
dering about the
hills, his story is:
II came to x
in search of a tran
quill mountain vii
lage for the air
cure. DR.. y -
recommended me
to come here. If
the climate suits
me I shall stay a
month"
From the first
moment the spy
begins to make
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-10-07
Study the Soil.

For. the economical application of
fertilizers it is necessary to make
something of a study of the soil. Clay
soils az g rule contain sufficient pot
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-10-07

When beets are grown on soil not
suitable to them they show it in their
stumpy form and in having much of
the beet developed above the ground
rather than in it.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-10-07

. After forty, men have married their
habits, and wives are only an item in
the list. and not the most Important
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-10-07

police, gamekeepers, foresters and pa
trol-whose chance appearance may
cause him to destroy a mornings work
each simple passer-by becomes an
The age-herald., 1899-07-11
BRIDGE AT ST. LOUIS
Board of Army Officers Appointed to
 Pass Upon Plans

Washington, July 10-Secretary Alger to- day ordered the appointment of a new board of army officers to pass upon the plans of the proposed third bridge across the Mississippi river at St. Louis, Mo-, be- tween the other bridges now spanning that waterway. This action was decided upon after a hearing which the secretary gave to the parties who are interested in the construction of the bridge and who oppose the recommendation of the existing board that the principal span of the structure should be 700 feet in length.
 The board twice reported fin favor of the 700 feet-main span, and the second hearing at St. Louis was granted because the bridge promoters were unwilling to undertake it's construction on the lines proposed by the engineer officers.
 The whole matter was again gone over later, before the secretary, at the hearing today, and in view of the great interest involved, he decided to appoint an entirely new board thoroughly familiar with the river and the requirements of the locality tc pass upon the question.
The age-herald., 1899-07-11
A Memory.

Frank L. Stanton dedicates the following exquisite lines to the memory of Miss Essie Tomlinson, whose death has saddened many hearts in the southland, where she was one of the famed belles. Here in Bir- mingham she had a large number of friends, who had met her frequently at her home at Tate Springs. and on her vis- its to her brother, MT. John w. Tomlin- son:
 Oh, life hath glory, and gloom, and grace, And pleasure, blent with pain; But l miss the smile of a gentle face That l shall not see again. That I shall not see till the Judgment Day Hath beaten the barriers all away! And over the hills the wild winds sweep, And seaward the rivers race; Stars light the way OCT the stormy deep, But not to that gentle face! That face that is yelled till the Judgment
 Day
 Hath beaten the barriers all away! And the birds shall sing of the bIoomy
 spring,
 And the summer shall give her grace; But neither the birds nor bloom shall bring To the world that gentle face. That dear face, yelled till the Judgment
 Day
 Hath beaten the barriers ai1 awayi
 -FFlANK l.. STANTON.
The age-herald., 1899-07-11
COMBINATION
 HAS BEEN FORMED
Between the Southern, M. & O. and Mobile and 1rans-At-
 Iantic Steamship Co.

Mobile, Ala, July 10.-A combination has been formed by the Southern Railway, the Mobile and Ohio Railroad company and the Mobile and Transatlantic Steamship con- pany (Horsely Bros., of Liverpool for fa- cilitatior of export and import business via this port their agents arranging to bring freight and the steamship companies to supply the vessels. The Transatlantic company has been in operation here for several seasons with success. The Mobile and Ohio company is completing a branch road to the lower Mobile bay, but this will hardly be used for export work this sea- son, although designed ultimately to give the road a continuous route to the deepest water harbor on the gulf It is understood that the parties to the agreement are to enjoy all the facilities possessed by it.
The age-herald., 1899-07-11

"The Students Tavern whereupon the scholars, thinking themselves attacked, promptly damned the piece. Sardou's dis, tress, both of mind and body, was now extreme, and he was presently laid low in his garret by a terrible attack of typhoid fever On another floor of the house there was living a certain pretty Mile. de Bre- court, who had sometimes met the un- successful interesting draInatist upon the stairs. Missing him, the young lady learned in what manner he was stricken, and, mounting to the top story, she in- stalled herself at his bedside So good nurse did Mile. Brecourt prove that Vic torien was presently in courageous health again. and the devoted nurse became, in very short time, the not less devoted wife. His young wife, having saved his life, promptly placed in his hands the means Of a fortune. She it was who brought him under the notice of Dejazet just as that great actress was founding a theater. of her own. The encouragement and support of Dejazet awoke in Sardou the talent which was being stuffed. She brought out in succession his "Candide' the piece he had carried trembling to her). the Pre- mieres Ar1nes de Figaro (his first dis tinct success), "M. Carat and the Pres Saint-Gervais."
The age-herald., 1899-07-11
CANAL COMMISSION FINISHES
Members Winding up Per nal Matters
 Preparatory to Sailing.

Washington July 10.-The Nicaragua canal commission has finished its present sitting In Washington, and the members have scat tered to wind up their personal and profes- sional business before starting for the field. It has been settled that the field force taken enty-five all told, in addition to whatever local help may be picked up on the isth- mus.
 The first party to leave this country will consist of Admiral Walker, Colonel Ernst. MT. Burr and MT. Morrison. constituting the Panama committee, with the probabil- ity of two members of the commission who will leave here in about thirty days for Par is There they will examine the records of the Panama company and secure whatever data is obtainable in connection with that part of the work. It is possible they may visit Kfel before returning. Meantime the remainder of the commission In this coun- try will do whatever is possible in corre- spondence with the several Central Ameri- can governments who may be interested in the route to be finally selected.
 The start of the entire commission for the isthmus will probably be in November. When the commission takes the field it will divide into three sections, one to study the Panama route, one to further investi- gate the Nicaraguan route and another to go over the Darien line. Afterward the San Bias and several minor routes will be studied so as to leave no possible question open when the survey is finished.
The age-herald., 1899-07-11
CAFE DINING CAR
Service on the Alabama Great Southern
 Railroad.

Service on the Alabama Great Southern
 Railroad.
 Commencing June 11th, the train leaving Meridian via the Alabama Great Southern railroad at 1:90 p. m. and Birmingham at 5:55 d. m. daily, for tle summer resorts of Tennessee and Virginia and for Washing ton, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York, will take on cafe dining car at Attalla Ala. and carry it to Radford, Va, serv- ing mesi a ia carte.
 This car. returning will be attached at Radford and run to Attalla.
 The hfurs are very favorable and the service " Ill he frst-class in every particu- lar.
 The route of the car via Chattanooga aid through the Cumberland and Blue RiGcc mountain region enables the travellers 10 view some of the most beautiful scenery in the country while enjoying his meals
 The Il la carte plan of dining ga" enables the passenger to procure almost any sort of neal that suits his fancy-from a cup of coffee and a roll to an elaborate spread, paving fer only what he orders.
 This feature of the new service Of this line will. no doubt, be fully app seci4fnf hy the t.;lvelrg public and that it VIII re. :.cive NeJy liberal patronage cannot ls doubted. 6-15-tf.
The age-herald., 1899-07-11
DIR. HARPER'S JOKE
It Brought Forth Jeers from an Inno-
 cent Young Instructor

From the Philadelphia Saturday Post
 William Rainey Harper. president of the University of Chicago. recently established his reputation as a practical joker in a way that left no doubt that he was man ac- customed to do his work upon large scale. The story has already woven itself into the mesh of college tradition, and will long serve to illustrate one side of the character of the great western educator It was 0 cold, clear day, football day, and Mar shall Field, by the Midway, was gay with battlefiags that foretold a stubborn con- test.
 The vast grand stands were crowded to their utmost capacity for this occasfon when Chicago meets her rival, the Univer- sfty of Wisconsin, is always one of intense enthusiasm and fierce partisanship. Bands tried inenectually to drown the steady joyful shout of the 'rooter," students and alumni trooped to the colors of their alma mater and the eager throng poured steadily through the many gates.
 At this time there appeared in a conspicu- ous place on the main grand stand William Rainey Harper, escorting President Adams, Of the University of Wisconsin. The play CTS had not yet appeared, and the restless crowd centered its attention upon the two figures on the stand. President Adams, se1zing the moment, turned to his host as the mighty cheer of the cardinal rooters thundered from the opposite stand. and pinned upon his breast a broad cardinal rib- bon, the colors of the University of Wiscon- sin.
 Dr. Harper made no objection, but turned quickly, and, unobserved, made his way to the entrance of the stand toward which a number of members of his faculty were ap- preaching. Foremost was bashful in- structor, who was extremely anxious to be popular, and so was a faithful attendant at the football games. pr. Harpet met him on the stairs with unwonted cordiality
 Glad to see you, doctor, but where are your colors?' said the president. q insist upon you taking mine"
 The young instructor was so excited and overcome by the warmth of his welcome that he imagined the roar of cheers he heard was meant for him. He undoubtedly would be promoted-perhaps to the head of his department With a proud smile he sat down in the center of the Chicago section; it was evident to him that his long-guarded discoveries in neurology had somehow be- come known. Every one was staring at him. Suddenly a strong hand was laid on his shoulder and a harsh voice said:
 "See here, sir; what are you doing with that cardinal ribbon? What do you mean by coming here to Haunt Wisconsin colors in our faces?" It was the voice of in- fluential trustee. and on all sides rose fierce young partisans, who wanted an eXplana- ton or his blood
 Far back on the grand stand near the trustees empty seat. William Rainey Har- per laughed at his little joke until he scarcely had breath enough to join in 0 boisterous welcome to the team as 1t came running on to the field.
The age-herald., 1899-07-11
SHORT STORIES
 OF THE DAY
Governor Tillman and the Reporter

Paul M. Brice, nephew of Judge Simon- ton, of South Carolina, and a newspaper man of Columbia, tells the following story about Senator Tillman:
 "When MT. T1llman was governor he was popular with the newspaper boys because he knew what news was, and was always ready to help us out" said MT. Brice. "When my uncle, Judge Simonton, gave that tfadverse decision regarding Tillman's pet, the dispensary law, the governor was in a great rage and delivered his opinion of the judge in vehement language. Occa- sionally day would come in which there was absolutely nothing to write about and I would frankly appeal to the governor to do something to help me out. Get out of here, this is my busy day, the governor would say, gruffly; but I wouldn't get out I would hang around until by and by the chief magistrate would straighten up Did you say that you were in a holeT he would ask. Well get out your tablet, and l will give that old uncle of yours fits He would then proceed to dictate to me a tirade against my uncle, the judge, which I would telegraph to the newspapers all over the north. That is the history Of most of those furious interviews regarding Judge Simonton which used to be seen periodically in the newspapers all over the country"
The age-herald., 1899-07-11
OFFICIAL ROUTE
To International Epworth League Conver
 tion, Indianapolis, Ind.

To International Epworth League Conyen-
 ton, Indianapolis, Ind.
 The committee on transportation of the Alabama Epworth League has selected the Alabama Great Southern Railroad and its connections as the "Oficial Route to the International Epworth League convention, Indianapolis, July 20-24.
 A special party will leave Birmingham on the Alabama Great Southern No. 4, July 19 at 4:15 p. m., via Chattanooga, Cin- cinnati, and the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad, arriving at Indianapolis at 11:45 next morning. Special arrange ments have been made as to sleeping cars, through coaches, etc., and those who con- template making this trip should communi- cate with Rev. J. D. Ellis, chairman transportation committee, Ayondale, Ala. or R. M. Ellis. travelling passenger agent, 2O19 First avenue Birmingham Ala, who are now reserving space in seepers for all those that desire, and 1t is important that you advise them at once if you wish berth reserved.
 Tickets on sale July IS and 19, limited un- til July 26, but by depositing ticket with joint agent at Indianapolis not later than July A, and upon payment of fee of 50 cents, an extension of return limit can be obtained to and including August 20.
 Double daily service in both directions
 7-7-til-19
The age-herald., 1899-07-11
BEFORE BABY WAS BORN"
A Valuable Little Book of Interest to all
 Women Sent Free

Every woman looks forward with feelings of indescribable joy to the one momentous event in her life, compared with which all others pale into insignifcance. How proud end happy she will be when her precious babe nestles on her breast-how sweet the name of 'Mother!" And yet her happy anticipation of this event is clouded with misgivings of the pain and danger of the ordeal, so that it is impossible to avoid the feeling of constant dread which creeps over her. The danger and suffering attendant upon being mother can be entirely pre- vented, so that the coming of the little stranger need not be looked forward to with fear and trembling, as is so often the case Every woman who reads this paper can obtain absolutely free a valuable and attractive little book entitled Before Baby is Born," by sending her name and address to the Bradfield Regulator Co.,, Atlanta, Ga This book contains priceless information to all women. and no one should fail to send for it.
The age-herald., 1899-07-11
lamar-HOOper.

The marriage of Miss May Hooper, of Birmingham, and MT. J. c. Lamar, of Snowden, was solemnized yesterday at the latter place where the bride was visiting her aunt, Mrs. Henry Galloway. The we'd ding was in the nature of a surprise to the many friends of the bride, although her engagement has been known for some time among her intimate friends. She is one of the most popular and charming young women in the city, and her friends will wish for her every happiness. She is daughter of MT. and Mrs. William E. Hooper and a niece of Governor and Mrs. Johnston.
The age-herald., 1899-07-11
Young Women Take the Veil
 At the Convent of Mercy

On Thursday morning, June %, at 8 o'clock in the chapel of the Convent of Mercy, Mobile, the following young women received the white veil and the habit of the Sisters Of Mercy: Miss Bernadette Con- zalez of Pensacola, in religion; Sister Mary Raphael, Miss Maggie Mccormack, of Tpperary. Ireland, fin religion: Sister Mary Philomeana and Miss Elizabeth Roe. of Ardee, Ireland, in religion; Sister Mary Vincent; Rev Father Joseph, S. J. and Rev. Father Filan, of St. Marys presided at the ceremony.
The age-herald., 1899-07-11

l. WARIS DlNOHCB-General OOuBlaS ndS petiuoned Judge Coleman for a divorce from Mary Douglas on the alleged ground of adultery. .l
 GOT UDGMENT1Judgment for s1 ,O69.45 was rendered in the circuit for the plain tiff in the case of the Ivy Leaf Coal and Coke company vs H. W. and A. J. Perry.
 BIG DEED OF TRUST-A deed of trust conveying the property of the Birming- ham Cement company to the City Trust company of New York to secure an issue of S1OO,OO0 of gold bonds was filed for record in the probate office yesterday. The prop erty is situated at Ensley.
 EVANGELIST WORRELL. - Evangelist E N orrell, of Louisville, Ky, will hold meet ings at the Penteoostal Mission. in Second avenue between Twenty-first and Twenty second streets, at 1 D. m. and 8 p. m., daily, until Thursday night, the 18th instant. All are invited.
 GERMAN-AMERICAN UNION.-A called meeting of the executive board of the Ger man-American Union will be held Friday evening fin the Turn Verein hall on Third avenue. Several important matters will come before the meeting, which will be held behind closed doors.
 ADMINISTRATOR sUESACharles F. Enslen, as administrator of the estate of Tag Frances has entered suit in the circuit court against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company for $1o,0OO damages. It Is alleged that Frances died from the ef- fleets of injuries received on August 2S, 1898, by the derailing of cars near New Castle.
 NOT THE GOVERNOR-Joe Johnson is the name of plaintiff who filed suit yes- terday in the city court for 5000 against the Tennessee Goal, Iron and Railroad company. Joe was employed track cleaner in the mines at Blocton and alleges that on June Is. 1S99 he was badly injured by the negligence of one of the agents of defendants in starting a car and causing it to run upon him in a narrow passage of the mne
 USED AN IRON PIPE.-Alonzo Brooks, @ negro employed at the Sloss furnace, was locked up in the county jail by Deputy Sheriff Hillhouse on the charge of assault with intent to murder. Brooks became en- gagged in a quarrel with a negro named Charley and struck him over the head with a two-inch iron pipe about four feet long. The sheriffs office was notified and Deputies Hillhouse, Wadrop and Courson responded and placed Brooks under arrest. He was recognized as the negro who as saulted Officer Joe Cunningham, of the po- lice department, at Ishkooda about a year ago. and an additional charge was placed against him.
The age-herald., 1899-07-11
In Society.

Mrs. Benjamin J. Dryer returned few days ago from New York.
 Mrs. Sydney Lanier is spending the sum- mer in the north.
 Miss Mettie Davidson has returned from Louisville.
 Mrs. P. H. Andrews and her children are spending the summer in Maryland. Mrs J. H. Pickens, who has been visiting her brother, MT. Newton Polk. left on Sat- urday for Nashville.
 MT. Earle McLin has returned from Nashville
 MT. and Mrs. w. H. Graves, Miss Florida Graves and Miss Mary Virginia Graves left Blount Springs yesterday for Canada. Mrs. William Redd and Miss Nina Redd are at Blount Springs.
 MT. and Mrs. James Dougherty have re- tured from Nashville.
 Mrs. sowell returned yesterday from Corona, where she has been the guest of her son, MT. Augustus sowell.
 sss
 Miss Lucy Dwyer and Miss Marianne Hamilton are members of house party at Mr and Mrs. John Jemison's home at FAyette
 Major and Mrs. Joseph Hardie and Miss Alva Bradford will leave the latter part of the week for Chandler Springs.
 
 Miss May Johnson and Miss Grace John- son are attending the Alabama Chautau- qua. Miss Mary Cahalan and Mrs. McLin have returned from Culman. Mrs Goodbar Jones and her sons. Good bar and Rogan, of Memphis, are the guests of her parents. MT. and Mrs. L. Rogan.
  MT. and Mrs. l.. A. Shipman, of Jack sonville, Fla, are the guests of Mrs. Flor | ence Arnold. Mrs. w. M. Lindsay has returned from | visit to Huntsville. Among the Birmingham people that re- | turned yesterday from Blount Springs were Mrs. Charles Colvin, Miss Helen Ehrman, | M. Porter Walker, D. D. Trimble,- Archie | Gibson and Richard Browne.
 Mrs. Frank Fowlkes is visiting in Mem- phls. l meeting of the Owls was held last even. tug for the pnrnosa of narfecting arrange