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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-26

appointed. Courteous attention will be given you
by staff of experienced salespeople who have de-
voted years of study to what looks best and is
best You'll not be asked or urged to buy. 1t
will be a sort of merry pleasure party that
you may see the newest designs in WearableS
for Fall and Winter, as adapted to your particular
needs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-26

lllellt. Our Mllllnery eXhlDltS
are monuments of enterprise
and energy. They represent
the full measure of science,
of art and of study, as typi-
fled in the creation of Wo-
mems headgear. There is
nothing new under the sun
that does not come here. We
search the hat shops of the
world to pick the choicest
from the trees of fame. The
Old World sets the pace in
extravaganza of adornment
and across the mighty ocean
come boat loads of artistic
conceits, bundled into boxes
bearing arlStocratiC names.
But American elegance is up
to them. Exquisite detail,
perfect blending of colors,
harmony of arrangement and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-26
( Does Coffee
|; Agree with
, You =?

Z If not, drink Grain-O -O-made from
J pure grains. A lady writes: "The
3 first time l made Grain-O / did not
4 like it but after using it for one
week nothing would induce me to
Z go back to coffee" 1t nourishes
4 and feeds the system. The children
can drink it freely with great bene-
4 fit. 1t is the strengthening sub
stance of pure grains. Get pack
age to-day from your grocer, follow
the directions in making it and you
\ will have a delicious and healthful
J table beverage for old and young.
. l5c. and 25c.
J Insist that your grocer gives you GRAIN-o
. Accept no imitation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-26

genee, cost more than balance the high flown names
of French artists.
The choosing however, lies with you For vari-
etyS sake, every designer of the world over is
presented here. Vieng with them in elegance and i'm.
portance are the conceptions from our own corps of
artists under the supervision of Mr. Edward Long-try
show worthy the biggest and best of all stores.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-26
AN IMPRESSIVE SILENCE.

over the whole region hangs an aw-
ul and most impressive silence. Day
fter day, month after month, year
fter year and century after century,
he fierce sun has beaten down from a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-26

OlllllOll-pIlldSe express
sions which find usage every.
Where-cannot do justice to
an assortment and variety
that has no peer in any store
no matter where. We have
given to the selection of the
assortment patient time and
study. We have culled con-
ceptions of beauty and style
from the fashion martS of
the world. We have brought
to Scranton an exhibition
that would do credit to any
city. We devote Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday to eX-
position purposes, that every
one may have an equal chance
to admire the display while
it is at its best.
Come, expecting to be
pleased. You'll not be dis
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-26
SOME STATISTICS.

The meteorologists Of the weather
bureau report that the humidity If
Death valley last year was % per cent,
whereas in Chicago it averages ~ per
cent, Washington u per cent. and
other parts of the east from 20 to 90
per cent. The humidity in Death val
ley has been as low as IL per cent.
The total rainfall last year in Death
valley was lao inches, which is very
high. 1t is usually less than one inch,
while the total for Yuma, Ariz., is AIS
inches; Phoenix, Ariz., 9S7 Flagstaff,
164; Los Angeles, l4,2S; Chicago, 1902;
Indianapolis, 47.03; Washington, 44.72;
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-26
ATE OF PROSPECTORS.

FATE OF PROSPECTORS.
The valley, surrounded on all sides
by the vast expanse of arid, stony des-
ert and precipitous mountain chains
remained practically unknown to the
outside world for many years, al
though it was visited in the year 1867
by Lieutenant Charles f. Bendire and
by Lieutenant Wheeler i'm 1871. In the
early '7Os silver and gold were dis
covered in the Panamit mountains
near by and a mining camp was es-
tabished in Surprise canyon, on the
side of the range opposite Death val
ley. 1t seems to be the lot of every
unknown and mysterious region to
have ascribed to it fabulous mineral
wealth and Death Valley was no ex-
ception to the rule For several years
after the discoveries in the Panamit
mountains prospectOrs set out, singly
or in small parties, to search Death
and Mesquite valleys and the Funeral
and Grapevine ranges of mountains, in
the hope of other and richer fields. As
rule, the prospectors were poorly
equipped and ignorant Of the location
of the few springs Of fresh water that
are TO be found in the country. The
result was that many Of them never
returned, having perished from thirst
or starvation. The fate Of these pros
pectors did not improve the reputation
Of Death valley and the surrounding
country nor cause a general stampede
to the locality. Those who did return
however, effectually disposed Of many
of the current ideas regarding the
place, besides demonstrating that the
valley and the mountains beyond it
were devoid of precious metals. It was
not until the year 1891 that Death val
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
FIRE AT TALLADEGA
A Barn Containing Much Property
Burned TO the Ground

Talladega, April .-(special)-Last night
the barn of j. H. Hicks was discovered
burning, but the fire had gained such head
way that the barn was burned down ana
buggy, carriage, lot of hay and a calf
went with it. This was in the wealthiest
part OF town, and but for hard work of the
firemen many handsome residences would
have been consumed.
Yesterday evening about twelve couples
of young ladies and gentlemen went on
horseback ride to a moonlight picnic at
Taylor's mill. All went we'll until on the
way back one of the party's horse bit the
one ridden by Miss Pinkney Woodward,
causing him to give an unexpected jump
and throw her off. Miss Woodward was
raised from the ground unconscious, and
remained so for some time, and her young
friends despaired of her life. A doctor and
carriage were summoned from the city rs
soon as possible, and the young lady was
brought home. Today she is much better
and will recover rapidly if there is no back
set.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
SLATE WENT THROUGH
City officials Nominated in Caucus
Elected at Admission

Admission April 2S.-(Special.) -At the reg
ular biennial election of city officers by the
mayor and board of aldermen last night the
following slate, made at a caucus the night
before, went through without hitch:
General George II. Anderson, clerk and
tax assessor; Charles L. Quinn, tax col
lector; P. 4. Brown, treasurer; Fred l..
Blackman. attorney; DR.. w. A. Smith,
physician; j. NJ. Prather, chief of police;
George Bell warden w. c. LeGrand, ]. G.
Hamilton, F. c. Bryan w. d. Hayes, c. b.
Ragsdale and II. c. Bales, patrolmen; j..
A. Summers, cemetery sexton; Michael La
hey, street overseer; w. II. McKleroy,
mayor pro TEN. There were many appli-
cants for the various places, but it was
a unanimous reelection in nearly every
instance, the exceptions being in the cases
of ]. C. Hamilton, who had been warden,
but was added to the police force, and
George Bell, a new man, elected warden.
Thomas e. kilby was made chairman Of
the finance committee; G. e. w. Robert
son, paoTic buildings; w. II. McKleroy, of
streets; L. r. Ritch, judiciary; j. H. Cas-
tleberry, fire department. w. o. Ward,
water and lights; o. Y. Henderson, police;
NJ. Markstein sanitation; w. II. MCKEE
roy, cemetery.
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BESSEMER.

4 Bessemer. April 2S.-(Special)-Th Sun
day School association of this beat will
meet at the First Methodist church Sun
day afternoon at o'clock
The following programme has been an
nounced:
Devotional EXerclses-Conducted by Rev.
M. w. Robertson.
THE Best Way to Conduct the Quarter
ly Review. Rev. G. w. Read.
General discussion.
How to Grade a School practically
Professor B. F. Crump.
General Discussion
Solo-Miss Allie Perry.
'sHow to Conduct Model Session of a
Model Sunday School,"
General discussion.
Business.
Adjournment.
The music will be furnished by the
combined choirs of all the local churches.
Mr.. and Mrs. 70. e. Vining entertained at
a large whist party last night in honor CT
their guest, Messrs. A. X. Stiles and w.
II. Lukns. There were six tables, dupli-
cate whist being played at each. A band
of musicians added to the enjoyment of the
occasion, and elegant refreshments were
served.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29

and the man at the wheel began to quake
In the storm, when we need careful hand
to guide us, we look for the man at the
wheel, but he is gone. He has donned a
1ife-preserver and jumped overheard AS
one of the men who built that boat and as
one of fits crew, intend to stick TO It I'M
til it sinks or weathers the storm.
Now, ingratitude is a mean thing. Gov
ernor Johnston helped me with his pollu-
cal influence to be elected president of the
senate. Some times 1 feel mean =xhen
realize that l am not standing up with
him now. But l cannot do It. Even II
was one of his appointees holding ofi1ce
that paid $4,000 year 1 would resign that
office and stick to my principles. The gov
ernor is wrong and the democracy is right.
ASK yourself what is to be done. IL
YOU believe in white mans government
and fair elections, ask yourself before you
go to sleep tonight what is to be done.
The day that the people of Alabama vote
aye to the constitutional convention will
be the greatest day in the history OF this
great state"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
DESERVING OLD COURT HOUSE
County Officials Are Leaving Jackson
vile for Admission

Admission, April 2S-(Special)-County
officials are deserving the old court house
at Jacksonville and seeking quarters in
Admission, the new and hustling capital or
Calhoun county. Rooms and vaults have
been secured in the Admission City Land
company, near the union depot, until the
new court house is completed, and are now
being changed about and gotten in shape
for the county officials. The office of Cap
tain w. NJ. Haines, the register in cham
Gerry, was moved yesterday, and Hon Il.
+. Crook, judge of probate, moved today
The other officials will follow on Monday.
The county commissioners will meet here
Monday and arrange for the erection of a
court house in Admission. There is already
a spirited contest on between friends of
rival sites.
The spring term of circuit court was to
have begun this week, but owing to the
confusion incident to uhe change and the
feeling engendered by the heated election
Judge Brewer thought it best to adjourn
court for the term, which he did. spe-
cial term may be held later.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
NO WOMAN is EXEMPT.

Regularity is matter of Importance
In every woman's life. Much pain is,
however, endured in the belief that it
is necessary and not alarming, when
in truth it is all wrong and indicates
arrangement that may cause serious
trouble.
Excessive monthly pain itself will
unsettle the nerves and make women
old before their time.
The foundation of wonlan's health is
a perfectly normal and regular per:
Torrance of natures function. The
statement we print from Miss GER
rRUDE SKIES, of Eldred, Pa, is echoed
In every city, town and hamlet in this
country. Read what she says:
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-I feel like a
new person since following your adj
vice, and think it is my duty to let the
public know the good your remedies
have done me. My troubles were pain
full menstruation and leucorrhna
was nervous and had spells of being
confused. Before using your remedies
never had any faith in patent medi-
cines. now wish to say that never
had anything do me so much good for
painful menstruation as Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound; also would
say that your sanative Wash has cured
me of leucorrhea. | hope these few
words may help suffering women"
The present Mrs. Pinkham's expert
ence in treating female ills is unparal-
leled, for years she worked side by
side with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, and
for sometime past has had sole charge
of the correspondence department of
her great business, treating by letter
as many as hundred thousand ailing
women during single year.
All suffering women are invited to
write freely to Mrs Pinlrham, at Lynn,
Mass, for advice about their health.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
Tulane Keats Alabama

Tuscaloosa, April 2.-(Special.)-Th gee
ond game of the series between the base
ball teams of the University OF Alabama
and Tulane University was played this aft
ernoon, with the result of a victory for
Tulane on a score of 10 to 5. The features
of the game were the home runs of Tros-
clair for Tulane and OF Powe for Alabama
and three-base hit by Rainier for Ala
bama, all being made in the ninth inning.
The tie, which will be played off tomorrow
afternoon, will make the game OF the great
est interest. Notwithstanding the visitors
ran up so high score this afternoon, the
teams appear to be pretty evenly matched.
The following is the score by innings:
Tulane. :. :. :. :. :. :. 30 1910 lib
Alabama. :. =. =. :. :. Il 0 OF p 3
Summary: Base hits-Of Nabers, 5; off
Anderson, 8. Three-base hIts-Rainer, /.
Home runs-Trosclair, 1; Powe, l. Struck
out-By Nabers, Z; by Laslie, /; by Ander-
son, T. Bases on balls-On Nabers, 6; off
Anderson, l. Hit by pitched ball-By Ma
bers, 2 Errors-Alabama, 5; Tulane, /.
Batteries: Tulane-Anderson and Flagler.
Alabama-Nabers and Laslie and Donoho.
Umpire-Brandon.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
NEGRO CHILD FELL
into A WELL
Life Said to Have Been Heavily
Insured.
CORONER INVESTIGATED 1T
Parents Lived at Bessemer, and it is
Supposed the Child Climbed Upon
the Windlass and Fell
to It's Death.

Coroner Alex Dallas yesterday made a
preliminary investigation into the death of
Gulthea Finch, a S-year-old negro child,
based upon .. suspicious circumstance in
connection with its death, which he thought
warranted an investigation.
The child was missed from the home OF
its parents, Alfred and Ellen Finch, re-
spectacle colored people, in Bessemer,
Thursday morning and after a two hour
search its body was discovered by an older
brother who Glanced to look into the we'll
which was located In the back yard of the
LOT where The family resided No one saw
the child fall into the we'll heard any
cutlery and ii was supposed that the child
had climbed up on the casing, lost its bal
Gnce and fen in.
The suspicious circumstance in connec-
ton with its death was the fact that its
life was insured in the Mutual Benefit Aid
association Of this city. As soon as this
fact became known to the coroner, he left
post haste for Bessemer, his afficial olfac-
tory powers seeming a deep murder mys-
terry in the air.
. On his arrival upon the scene, the coroner
made inquiry of the parents of the child
concerning rs death, which was told him
in straight forward manner. No effort was
made to conceal the fact that the childT
life was insured for a small sum, In con-
sideration or n small weekly payment,
which also guaranteed sick benefits. After
examining into the facts 1t was found that
the parents would receive $6.25, which was
according 0 the terms of the policy, a con-
sideration for funeral expenses.
1t is the practice among many negroes
to insure every member of their family,
and these insurance or aid associations do
lucrative business among them. When
these facts became known Coroner Dallas
decided that there was nothing in the mys-
terry theory, and rendered a verdict that
the child had come to its death by acct
dent.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
MAY FESTIVAL.

Birmingham, Ala, May 5th-9th, 1S99.-Re-
duced Rates Via Southern Railway.
On account of the May Festival to be held
at Birmingham, Ala, May 5th-9th, 1899, the
Southern railway will sell tickets to Bir-
mingham and return from points on its
lines within radius of two hundred miles
of that point at rate of one fare for the
round trip. Tickets will be sold May 4th,
5th 9Th and also on the 8th, with final limit
to return May 18th. also from points within
a radius of $50 miles of Birmingham tickets
will be sold at something less than one fare
for the round trip on May 5th and 9Th, with
final limit to return May 9Th, 1899
For further information, call on Southern
railway ticket agent 4-25-to-5-S.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29

ing of a dog. Carlton secured a verdict of
800 against Henry, Rogers being acquitted.
The new board of mayor and aldermen of
Alabama City. the cotton factory town, has
awarded the contract for city printing to
the TIMES News. 1t takes the small sum of
$4,000 to open up a retail whisky business IN
that city, or 5000 to wholesale it, while
all dogs are taxed or killed
]. G. Casey died at Gallans few days
since, after two weeks suffering from
meningitis. He leaves q wife and six child
rem.
The long-looked-for electric cars will
make their first run on May 10.
The closing exercises of the Walnut
Grove Baptist college was a decided Sllc-
cess, large crowds being present to see the
performance.
Governor Johnston and his call for an
extra session is not getting much sympathy
up here. Even the bitter class of popu-
lists are In favor of the new constitution
and of getting the negro out of politics.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
Notice of Bond Sale.

Birmingham, Ala, April 81, 1899.
Be it resolved, That the city clerk be.
and he is, hereby directed to advertise for
bids for the Improvement bonds to be is
sued and sold to provide the necessary
money to construct the improvements di-
rected to be made by ordinances confirmed
April 10, 1899 Said bonds to bear interest at
6 per cent. All bids to be filed with the
clerk and opened by the board at its next
regular meeting. The right to reject any or
all bids being reserved. is45..e
In accordance with the above resolution,
sealed proposals will be received at this Of
fee until 1880 p. m. May g. 1899 for $25 600
of per cent ten year Improvement bonds
Each bid must be accompanied by a GER
titled check made payable to the mayor and
aldermen of Birmingham, Ala, for $500
H. D. WOOD,
4-22-eod to SO. City Clerk.
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GOV. JoHNsToN's CALL
For Extra Session Receiving No Sym.
pathy atGadsden

Padsden, April 2s.-John Uuitt, white
tramp travelling through the country, was
taken ill with chronic diarrhoea few days
ago In this city and died last night He
was buried in the pauper's grave yard. He
received medical attention.
James Putnam, of Boaz, had his foot
amputated this week, 1t having been bad
ly crushed In a runaway.
s j. Carlton brought suit against Jas.
F. Henry and f. A. Rogers for $4,000 dam
ages for injuries alleged to have been sus-
tanned Nv Carlton when Henry knocked
him doNS.. The suit grew out of the Kill
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL,

Chattanooga, Tenn. May PA, 1S99-Reduced
Rates Via Southern Railway.
On account of the Annual Spring Festival
to be held at Chattanooga, Tenn, May 2
to 4th, 1899, inclusive, the Southern Rail-
way will sell tickets from points on its
lines between Jellico, Middlesboro, Morris
town, Hartman Junct on, Atlanta Bir-
mingham, Decatur and intermediate points
to Chattanooga and return at rate of one
fare for the round trip. Tickets will be
sold May 1, and 3, with final limit to re-
turn May 8. Tickets at something less than
one fare for the round trip will be sold
from points within radius of one hundred
miles of Chattanooga, including Knoxville,
Tenn, on May and 8, with final limit to
return May 5.
Numerous attractions are being arranged,
and an interesting program will be carried
out each day.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
Picnic Parties.

Go out to Gate City on the Traction Com
pany's red cars. 1t is only half mile walk
over a beautiful road past the old glass
works to the artesian wells we are hear
ing so much about now. One of the most
beautiful spots for picnics in the state.
Cars every 20 minutes. Beautiful ride
through Woodlawn over a track as smooth
as ice out along the picturesque macadam-
lied road. Special terms to picnlcs Go
out and spend the day. Most famous place
near BIRMINGHAM for wild flowers
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
50 . It q H 7 IA
Bears the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature "a &>z12Zzzu
HALF RATES

To Louisville, Ky, on Account of the
Southern Baptist Convention.
For the above, the Alabama Great
Southern railroad Queen and Crescent
route will sell tickets from all points to
Louisville, KY, at the rate of one fare for
the round trip. Tickets on sale May Sth to
18th, inclusive, limited to fifteen days from
date of sale. An extension of the final
limit may be obtained to leave Louisville
not later than June 10, provided tickets are
deposited with joint agent at Louisville be-
fore May IS, and upon payment of fee of
so cents
Double daily service.
Quick schedules.
Through sleepers and coaches.
Service unsurpassed.
The scenic route.
Address r. NJ. Ellis, Travelling Passen-
ger association, Birmingham, Ala, for de-
tailed information.
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Death of DIR. lizard

Meridian, Miss, April 2S.-(Special)-Dr.
Henry lizard, for many years citizen Of
Meridian, and one of the most prominent
members of the medical profession of this
state for more than quarter of CEN
tury died at his residence at Ninth street
at late hour. He has been gradually de-
Ginning in health for several years, and be-
came compelled to retire from active prac-
tice. He was about Go years of age, was
an ex-confederate surgeon, and leaves
quite a large estate.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
viii Tour Europe

Admission, April 2S.-(Special)- and
Mrs Walter A. Robinson, little Mss Eloise
Perry Robinson and Mr.. Robinson's sister,
Miss Leone Robinson, leave Monday for
tour of Europe. Their itinerary will in
clude England, Scotland. France, Germany.
Austria, Italy and Switzerland. and they
will be absent two months or longer.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-29
SOUTHERN BAPTIST

Convention Meets In Louisville, KY, May
IL, 1899.
The Louisville and Nashville railroad and
connecting lines have arranged for rate
of one fare for the round trip. Tickets
will be sold from all points In the south
on May s, 9, 10, IL and IL, and limited to
fifteen days for the return trip. An extern
sion of this return limit. however, may
be secured, to leave Louisville not later
than June 10, by deposting ticket with the
joint agent In Louisville on or before May
10, and payment of a fee of so cents.
The Louisville and Nashville railroad
furnishes direct line from the south and
southeast to Louisville, with double daily
service of sleeping cars and luxurious day
coaches through without change.
I will be pleased to wait on you, either
In person or by letter, giving you full in
formation as to schedules, rates from your
city, etc. Address me as below.
R. F. BEASLEY
Passenger Agent
Morris Building, Birmingham Ala.
For further information call on Southern
Railway ticket agent. 4-18-td
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WHEN TRAVELLING

Whether on pleasure bent or business, take
on every trip a bottle of Syrup of Figs. as
1t acts most pleasantly and effectually ON
the kidneys. liver and bowels, preventing
fevers, headaches and other forms of sick
ness. For sale in so cent bottles by all
leading druggists. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Company only.