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The age-herald., 1899-01-13
WORK KEPT UP.
Big Drills Still Digging Wells at Gate
 City

The work on the new artesian well at Gate City is being rapidly pushed to com pletion, the contractors, Garfield, Erwin & Company, of St. Louis, evidently wishing to finish it as soon possible.
 The work was temporarily suspended yes terday afternoon owing to the non-arrivaI of an air compressor, which is badly needed at this stage of the work. It is ex pected that work will be resumed to-day.
 The work has been continually kept up for five weeks, there being two shifts one day and one night. Only four men are employed. two engineers and two drillers. A. B. Garfield, who is experimenting the work, was not present when a reporter called yesterday, but MT. Glenn, of the engineers, was and very readily gave information in regard to the work.
 "Yes," he said, in reply to an inquiry, "the work is progressing nicely. We have drilled to depth of 200 feet and, estimate, will drill about fifty feet deeper. We began drilling with a. bit twelve inches in diam eter, but have reduced the size to ten inches.
 From present indications can you state what the quality and quantity of the wa ter will be?" was asked.
 Not as to the quantity" was the reply, "but I can state positively that the quail ity will be all that could be desired"
 Yes" he continued, i've run steadily, day and night, Sundays excepted, but I can't form an estimate as to the length of time required to complete the work It all de- bends upon attending circumstances. We have struck a slight vein of water but not the main flow, which is about fifty feet Further down. The soil in which we are drilling at present is sand nearly white. The pipe through which the water will flow to the surface will be ten inches in di- ameter and two and one-half feet in cir cumference."
 The well is situated near Gate City, about seven miles from Birmingham, about 800 feet from the Gate City dirt road, and about one mile from the terminus of the Traction company's East Birmingham line.
The age-herald., 1899-01-13
FOLD COMPANY K"
 FIRST ALABAMA
Held Their First Meeting Since Regiment Was Mustered Out.
WILL REORGANIZE COMPANY
Unanimously Decided to Put Tombstone Over Graves of Three Comrades Who Died in Service Pleasant
 Gathering Last Night.

Company K of the First Alabama volun- teers, late of the United States army, held their first meeting last night since that egment was mustered out of the service at East Lake on october 31. There were present about forty of the hundred men and over who composed the company dur ing it's six months service.
 All of these men have gone to work since they were mustered out, some at their old jobs which they had before the war, and many of them in much better positions. They gathered together last night an1 talked over old times with an air which bespoke the coming veteran, and a most enjoyable time they all had. Refresh ments of various kinds were served and only added to the enjoyment of the occa- sion.
 But last nights meeting of the Rifles was not entirely one of talk, and several very praiseworthy actions were done. It was unanimously voted to erect tombstones over the graves of the three members of the company who died during the service; men who were their comrades. and with whom they were thrown on terms of clos est intimacy. Their names are:
 SERGEANT HUGH COLLINS. buried in Mississippi.
 PRIVATE SCHLITZ, buried at Miami.
 PRIVATE SIZEMORE, buried at Wood lawn.
 It is as little as they can do. the company feels, to erect handsome tombstones in honor of their dead.
 There was about $15 in the company fund left over after the company was mustered out, and it was unanimously decided last Young Mems Christian Association, who had charge of the association work with the First and Second Alabama. All of the soldiers recognized the fact that the Y. M. c. A. tents were the greatest instrument for good in the whole army, and the men always gave the work such support as their scanty pay would permit.
 During the evening the men all took their old places in the line as they used to stand, and from the snappy drill which they put up, it was evident that they had by no means forgotten the manual.
 For the present, the company will con- tinue the organization which it had during the war; that is with Captain Ledbetter in command, Lucien c. Brown and Henry Dean, leutenants; Henry Doz'er, first ser geant, and on. As soon as the proper time comes for the company to be reor ganized as one of the companies of the new national guard of the state, then all the officers, commissioned and non-commis stoned, will resign, and all of them will be elected over, from top to bottom.
 The company will hold it's next meeting on Thursday, February 2, in the armory.
The age-herald., 1899-01-13
TO SELECT REX.
There Are Many Candidates and Com
 mittee is Much Puzzled.

The committee on design of the Carnival society has met twice this year and en- deavored in vain to name the gentleman to take the regal part of his majesty, Rex Vulcan ". So many were the candidates, President Lesser says, that the committee has found it absolutely impossible to arrive at any selection. Another meeting will be held next Tuesday, however, and Rex will positively be chosen at that time.
 The committee on decoration is preparing as soon as the route of the parades is mapped out, to make house to house can vass all along the line and request that the houses be decorated in carnival attire.
 The reception committe, will hold a meet ing next week to make arrangements for Rex's reception into the city; by what rail- road he shall enter, and with what cere- monies he shall be welcomed. There is also a great deal of other work for this com mittee to do.
 President Lesser has been busy all the week sending out blanks to all of the mem- bers of the Carnival society, on which the names of the out-of-town guests to the Rex ball are to be written. Next week similar slips will be sent out to all of the subscribers to the carnival fund. ,t.4
 The costumes for the people who are to man the floats have long since arrived in the city and a number of them were tried on and fitted last night. prominent drug gist of the city has undertaken to furnish "the people," and he guarantees to have them all well formed and handsome.
The age-herald., 1899-01-13
TREBLE CLIFF CONCERT.
Opening of the Season a Marked
 Success.

The treble Clef club concert at the Con servatory auditorium last night the first of the season, was a marked success. In the opening number, q will lift up mine eyes," by Gilchrist, the chorus gave evil dence of intelligent and honest study and there was a freshness in the voices that was most charming Professor Benjamin Guckenberger, the director, had his forces well in hand and his shading was delicate and artistic. The second chorus number consisted of Mendelssohn's rich and joy ous Autumn Song and Schumann's trick ey little Spanish Tambourine Girl and the third and last chorus work was Mrs. H. H. Beachs beautiful cantata, "The Rose of Avontown" (by requesD. This was really the great work of the evening. No woman has ever written vocal compost tion equal to this, and as for the matter very few of the master composers have ever done anything better in the same line. In it the club was at it's best. Indeed it surpassed itself. In musical feeling, ten derness of expression, nothing could have been finer. Mrs. Chandler sang the solo parts with her usual power and sweetness.
 The vocal solo numbers on the programme were OuIuIneT, Dy CndmlnaQe, ana My Love will Come" by DeKoven, both sung in captivating style by Miss Minnie Belle Plant, and 70, Sunny Beam" and Spring Night by Schumann, sung with excellent taste by Miss Sophie Ungermannh. The in- strumental numbers consisted of two piano solos, Rubenstein's "Kamennoi-Ostrow'' and Liszt's "D-fat Etude," rendered by Miss Edna Gockel, and a violin solo. Wieniaskrs well known "Legende," rem dered by Miss Alice Woods. In the Ruben stein piece, Miss Gockel revealed the high est qualities of the true artist in imag gina tion and soul. All the subtle beauty of the the lights and shadows she reproduced. And in the Liszt study, full of melody as well as technical difficulties, she played with brilliancy and facility that demon- strated her mastery of technique Miss .Gockel, in each of her numbers, provoked hearty and prolonged applause. Miss Woods, the violinist, acquitted herself with credit and was warmly applauded. Her tone was sympathetic and her double stops were alert and firm. She played without accompaniment The effect would have been more satisfactory had the ac- compartment been used.
 The audience was large and exceedingly appreciative. It was generous with it's ap- plause from beginning to end. But the di- rector permitted no encores.
 Few tone banquets have ever been set before a Birmingham audience which gave more enjoyment than that of last night and so long as the Treble Clef club main tains its high standard it will be sustained by our music loving public.
The age-herald., 1899-01-13
NOVEL DAMAGE
 SUIT ENTERED
Orayman Wants Pay for Being
 Blown Up.
THE BROOKSIDE LAND CASE
Against Alabama State Land Com pany on Trial = Chancery
 Docket Will be Called.

Carter Turner. a drayman. is the plaintiff in suit for $1 ,0e0 filed in the circuit court yesterday against the McMillan-Lee com pany and John P. Holingsworth which is based upon a novel statement or alleged facts.
 The complaint recites that on November 26 last the plaintiff in his capacity of a drayman was employed to transfer from Hollingsworth's home, near East Lake, to the store of the McMillan-Lee company in this city, certain packages, the contents of which were to him unknown. In compli- ance with an agreement, plaintiff alleges that he went to Hollingsworth place and was given a box and barrel containing tor pedoes, which he was told were not danger ous. It is further alleged that while driving to the city the torpedoes were so negli- gently packed that they suddenly exploded, blowing plaintif high into the air, caus- ing him to suffer painful injuries, all to his damage in the above named sum.
 Judgment for Defense
 The case of William M. Fields vs. A. Der cat, for the possession of the land on which the town of Brooksire is situated, which has been on trial before Judge Coleman since Monday, was concluded yesterday aft ernoon, the jury returning a verdict in favor of the defendant.
 The case of Jane Kilgore and Nancy Ste vens vs. the Alabama State Land company was then taken up The plaintiffs sue to recover possession of certain public lands alleged to have been entered by their fla ther, Ira Apart, in 1867. The land in ques- ton was by an act of congress granted to certain railroad companies under an al legged proviso that the roads were to be completed in ten years, and by subsequent actin 1869, an extension of time was grant ed. During the interim between the ,eX- piration of the alleged ten-year limit and the date of the act extending the time, Apart entered the land, which the plaint- ifs claim had reverted to the government and was subject to entry.
 Call of the Chancery Docket
 By direction of Chancellor Carmichael a call of the docket of the chancery court of Jefferson county will be commenced on Monday morning, January 16 and continued until completed.
 City Court
 The case of Snapp vs. the Kansas city, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad com pany, which was taken up before Judge Wilkerson in the first division of the city court on Monday morning is still on trial and will probably occupy the attention of the court during the remainder of the week.
 Admitted to Practice
 Fred l. Monks was yesterday admitted to practice before the courts of Alabama under the new regulations which require the supreme court to pass upon the exami- nation of applicants for admission to the bar Mr. Monks stood his examination some time ago, which was forwarded to the supreme court and approved. He is among the first attorneys to be admitted under the new rule.
The age-herald., 1899-01-13

cult to have measures enacted on account of objections which were pointed out by leg islators, and with view of obviating these objections he had framed a bill known as the 'Dispensary Bill" the workings of Which he explained, pointing out the im- provements which had been made over the South Carolina law which had proven so successful. Statistics from the reports of the governors of that state were read to substantiate this claim
 Senator Moody closed his address with an earnest appeal to the people to create a sentiment in favor of his bill and to per- sonally appeal to the senators and repre- sentatives from this county to support the measure.
 On motion of Captain James Webb a ris- ing vote of thanks was rendered to the senator for his able effort
The age-herald., 1899-01-13

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The age-herald., 1899-01-13

dramatic construction is perfect, dialogue direct and of absorbing interest through out. The leading part of Lewis Dumont in the hands of Byron Douglas need not be improved upon. It IS in the part of Edith Douglas, taken by Miss Sara Perry. that the cast is lacking. She is a bit too stagey and her dialect supposed to be that of a Virginia girl of the period is carried too far. She grows hysterical in the emotional parts and the intended effect is lost in her drawing accent. Joseph Brennan, who takes the part of General Randolph does not let the counterfeit accent crop out un- til the last act. Then he gives vent to the disgusting "Yas sah and Nav sah" The rest of the cast is superb.
 Richard and Pringles minstrels come to O'Briens Friday for matinee and night. It is composed entirely of negro fun makers, and is said to be the up-to- date order. It includes such comedians as Billy Kersands and others.
 Grand opera interpreted by high-class company is a treat which the public are rarely permitted to indulge in within the confines of their own city, yet such is promised us by Grambs and Thelss, provid- ing they can secure the necessary support They are endeavoring to arrange with the Andrews Opera company to appear here two nights, and if they can secure an ad- vance subscription sale of 200 books of four tickets each at $3.00 per book, their coming is an assured fact. By this means they are able to place the price of seats at popu- lar figure for grand opera, viz: $100 each for best seats, or 75 cents each where the books are purchased, saving by the latter method of 25 per cent, and the books arc transferable. If they succeed with the sub scription, and there is no reason why they should not secure it for the musc-lovng public, the company will appear here Mon- day and Tuesday evenings, presenting by choice any two of the following operas: F1otows delightful Martha" Mascagnis famous prize opera "Cavalleria Rusticana" Balfe's beautiful Bohemian Girl" Le Cocqu's charming French opera comique. "Girofie-Girofla," Gilbert & Sullivan's "Pi- rates of Penzance," and others.
 The Andrews company consists of forty people, and its leading members are of we'll known repute in the field of opera.
The age-herald., 1899-01-13
InOIden Times

People overlooked the Importance of per- manently beneficial effects and were satis- fled with transient action; but now that it is generality known that Syrup of Figs will permanently overcome habtual constipa- tion. wel-informed people will not buy other laxatives. which act for a time but finally injure the system Buy the genuine made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The age-herald., 1899-01-13
FOR BENEFIT

Sanctuary Guild of St. Mary's
 Church Betsy Hamilton will give a se- ries of readings at Seals hall, Friday evening, January l3.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-21

THIS YEAR have things be thankful or---the most i'm
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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-21

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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-08-22

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Every woman should possess a copy of DR..
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If suffering from any lingering obstinate
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Address DR.. R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-08-22
a Mother Tells How She Saved Her
Little DAUGHTERS Life.

l am the mother of eight children and
have had a great deal of experience
with medicines. Last summer my little
daughter had the %dysentery in its worst
form. We thought she would die. |
tried everything l could think of, but
nothing seemed to do her any good. l
saw by an advertisement in our paper
that Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy was highly recon-
mended and sent and got a bottle at
once. 1t proved to be one of the very
best medicines we ever had in the house.
1t saved my little daughters life. l am
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MRS. GEO. f. BURDICK, Liberty, R, l.
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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-08-22
EITHER E
RE

they rush southwark to Texas. West
ward also, nature. has interposed bar
riers to shield New Mexico from gales,
and when a wind finds its way up the
winding Rio Grande, Santa Fe receives
but the feather edge Of the blow.
NEW MEXICO sANITARIUMS.
Sunny, bright days mark the winter
season, which, until Christmas at least,
is quite as delightful as the glorious
summer, though crisp and cool. Even
the spring months in Santa Fee cannot
be equaled for mildness in any eastern
state. While hundreds of tourists visit
the city in summer and make a more or
less protracted stay, the number who
come to remain permanently for the GU
rative effect Upon tuberculous diseases
is all the while increasing. The proper
ton of the latter will be undoubtedly
enlarged in consequence of the indorse-
ment given New Mexico's climate by
the United States marine hospital serv-
ice, which has in 1899 established two
permanent sanitariums in the territory,
and will maintain them az homes for
soldiers and sailors afflicted or threat
ened with tubercular troubles. Many
years of life at New Mexico army posts
and a careful examination by experts
led the authorities to take this action
in the interest Of military invalids, and
1t is also intended to remove to New
Mexico consumptive inmates of soldiers
homes in California and eastern states.
Favorable conditions exist all over
New Mexico for restoration to health or
for improving the condition Of such suf-
~ferers; a dry, aseptic air, light atmos-
pheric pressure, we'll drained soil, a
minimum Of cold and heat, the absence
Of great changes in temperature and a
maximum of sunshine.
SUNSHINE RECORDS.
AS to the latter point, the latest fig
ures available from the government rec
ords are those of 1897, the year book Of
1898 having not yet been published. The
summer of 1897, al 1t happened, was un-
usually cloudy and rainy at Santa Fe,
yet the superiority of this city in the
matter of days that were sunny
throughout, can be seen by a few COM
PARSONS with places in various parts Of
the country.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-08-22

This table shows that in the year 1897
only Ell Paso had more sunshine than
Santa Fe, but that Texas city has much
hotter summers and almost as great
an extreme of cold, with an excessive
amount of wind in the winter.
The government records do not show
that any place in the United States ex-
cells Santa Fe in sunshine, year in and
year out, the average number of hours
Of sunshine daily in a period Of five
years being even hours and forty-fve
minutes, which is just about right for
variety, comfort and health.
A favorable point in comparison with
the east is that the most sunshine here
is in the fall and winter, November
leading, while in the east the sun is
more in evidence in the summer months,
when it is sometimes neither wanted
nor needed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-08-22
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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-08-22
Marching Still.

She is old and and wrinkled,
In her rocker in the sun,
And the thick gray wooden stocking
That she knits is never done.
She will ask the news of battle
If you pass her when you will,
For to her the troops are marching,
Marching still.
Seven tall sons about her growing
Cheered the widowed mothers soul
One by one they kissed and left her
When the drums began to roll.
They are buried in the trenches,
They are bleaching OH the hill;
For to her the troops are marching, .
Marching still.
She was knitting in the corner
When the fatal news was read.
How the last and youngest perished,-
And the letter, ending. said:
l I'm writing on my knapsack
By the road, with borrowed quill,
For the Union army's marching,
Marching still.
Reason sank and died within her
Like a fame for want of air;
So she knits the wooden stockings
For the soldier lads to wear,
Waiting till the war is ended
For her sons to cross the sill;
For she thinks they all are marching
Marching still.