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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-12-22

A revelation came to Joseph Smith
that induced him and Rigdon to fly
on horseback at midnight from lions
stronghold. The Sheriff had secured
. warrant for their arrest the proceed
ing afternoon, and the next morning
he sent out after them with an armed
posse He pursued them for 200 miles,
clear to the western border of the
State. 1t was found that the caldrons
contained only single layer of coins;
the rest was sand. And the two heads
Of the church had made away with
$40, 1000 that did not belong to them.
Another Ohio scene introduces the
same figures. The time is four years
previous, and respected Christian
lady in Clinton, Ia, who was an eye
witness as a girl, is my authority.
The two men had been conducting q
successful revival. At an afternoon
air meeting, on a clear day, Rigdon
was urging that the era of miracles
was not yet passed. He pointed to a
large tree and said substantially: eff
God should strike that with lightning
from an unclouded sky it would attest
the truth of our religion. The peo-
pie looked at the tree and he went
On. A little later he repeated the
statement, when, sure enough, there
was mighty report and the tree went
into thousand piecesl Some persons
tainted. and multitude was ready to
be converted, but few long-headed
men made an investigation and found
that the tree had been blown up by
powder placed there the night before,
and that Joseph had operated the
fuse. This scene ends like the fore.
going, with the two heads OF this
church in flight from the community
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-12-22
An Auto Wedding PARTY.

An electric car profusely decorated
with white ribbons, travelling through
the streets, was the cause of con-
siderable amusement in London re-
Gently. The occupants of the car
were guests going to attend the we'd
ding of an employee of the electric tram
way corporation, who had chosen the
novel conveyance for his bridal coach.
A local newspaper characterizes the
bridegroom as eccentric" in conse-
quence. Evidently trolley parties
are an unknown pleasure in ''the old
country"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-12-22
Arrearages Must Be Paid.

The publishers of the Anoka Herald
recently sued delinquent subscriber
and recovered Judgment for seven
years subscription and costs that
amounted to $40. The paper had
been ordered stopped and returned
from the postoffice as refused, but the
subscriber had not paid up the ar
rearages and his name continued on
the books and the paper was regularly
mailed to his address. The decision
of the court was. a subscriber could
be held for subscription until ar
rearages were paid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-12-22
The Centre of the United States.

Ask the average person where the
central point of area is in the United
States and he will fix it somewhere
in Illinois. Tell him it is nearer San
Francisco and he will be incredulous
until he remembers that Alaska is
within the boundaries of Uncle Sam.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-12-22
Avs SUBSCRIBERS SHOULD KNOW.
Court Decisions of Particular Interest t.
Readers of Newspapers.

az.
Court Decisions of Particular Interest to
Readers of Newspapers.
The papers are widely publishing
the recent decision of Justice Guthrie,
of Logansport, Ind, in the case Of
the Journal company against Thomas
Reed for subscription account, and
some of them, says the journal, are
badly informed on the subject. In
holding that Reed owed the Journal
$16.75, the court decided that ne had
never given the publishers proper
notice of his desire to have the paper
stopped. While Reed testified that
he had ordered the carrier to stop the
paper, the boy swore that he had never
received any such notice. On this
point the court held that even if it
were proven that Reed had told the
boy to stop, this would not be sufi-
cient notice unless it were shown that
the boy was the agent of the publisher
to the extent of receiving orders for
disseminating subscriptions. The de-
cision is of considerable Importance
to newspaper publishers, as it will
compel subscribers to use proper bust
ness care in ordering their papers dis
continued, and failing to do SO will
be held liable for their subscription.
Received the Paper and Had to Pay.
A case of interest to newspaper pub
fishers occurred recently at West
brook, N. Y, wherein firm of news
paper publishers brought suit, and
obtained Judgment for 50 and costs,
on account of subscription charges.
The publishers admitted that the de-
PENDANT never ordered the paper.
The facts were not disputed that
when they bought in the list of an
other paper in the town, this mans
name was on the list, but without his
orders. The new management wrote
to all whose names were on the list
they had bought. offering to stop the
papers of all who did not expect to
pay. The defendant did not answer
this notice, but kept on taking the
paper, and then refused to pay on the
ground that he never subscribed. HE
plaintiffs argued that the general rule
of law, that man must pay for what
he receives and uses, applies to news
papers as we'll as other things, and
the court sustained that view.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
BooTBLACK SEVERELY CUT
Carved by Business Rival Who CLAIMS
it Was Done in Fun

E.; Virgie Price, a negro bootblack, was Sc
yerely cut in three places yesterday alter
moon about lao o'clock by rival in trade,
Arthur Cornelius, who, when he is not pol
ashing shoes, does chores around the house
for DR.. Due. Arthur claimed that DR.. Due
had taken care of and supported him
since he was a child, and Drs. Barclay ana
due went on s25 bond yesterday for him.
yirgie was taken to the city jail, charged
with fighting, and upon examination at the
latter place, it was discovered that he was
bleeding from three wounds, one inches
in length in the left shoulder, one of an
inch and half on the left wrist and a
slight wound ON the left hand
Virgie's version of the affair differs ma
Aerially from Arthur's, and Judge Feagin
will have to decide the matter.
Vlrgie claims that he picked up two bot
tiles of polish belonging to Arthur in fun.
and Arthur told him ito put it down, which
he straigihtway did, but even before he
could replace it, Arthur bore down upon
him and cut him in several places. DR.. U.
G. Mason dressed the wounds.
Arthur asserted positively that they were
only "playin' and that the cutting was
entirely accidental. The case will come up
for a hearing this morning.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
Bapkhead Makes Appointment

Huntsville, December 3.-(Special.) Twill
liam B. Bankhead. commander of the de-
partment of Tennessee, United Sons of Con-
federate Veterans, has issued general or
der appointing the officers of his staff as
follows:
Hawkins d. WestmoreIand, of Huntsville,
adjutant general.
Robert C. Alston of Atlanta, inspector
general. ..
GrantIand C. TebauIt, of New Orleans,
judge advocate general.
Francis o. Fleming, of Jacksonville, Fla,
quartermaster general. Es4
d. M. Featherstone, of Holly Springs,
Miss, commissary general. g.
DIR. H. ]. Kelso, of Knoxville, surgeon
general.
Rev. w F. Melton of Tuscaloosa, chap
lain general. .~
The staff officers requested in the gem
eral order to use every means to increase
the member ship of the department.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
MURDERED FOR ONE
DOLLAR AND A HALF
Grant Stephens Shot, and Killed
by Jim Jones'
QUARRELLED OVER A DEBT
Winchester Rifle Used With Deadly sEf-
fect-Tragedy Occurred in Elev-
enth Alley-Dead Negro Lett
Statement

A debt of one dollar and a half has sent
Grant stephens to his hast account, and
caused the arrest and incarceration of Jim
Jones, who is now locked up in jail to
await a preliminary hearing on the charge
of murder. Both of the parties are col
ored and resided in Eleventh alley, between
Twentieth and Twenty-ffrst streets.
1t seems that stephens was indebted to
Jones in the sum of $3.50. Jones called to
collect the money yesterday morning, and
the two men had words over the matter;
at least such is the supposition, for as far
as known there were no witnesses to the
quarrel and subsequent shooting. Stephens,
1T is supposed, refused to settle the ac-
count, either net having the money, or
else repudiated the debt, or in some manner
ineensed Jones, who, without moment
warning, seized Winchester rifle and shot
Stephens in the right breast. The bullet
ranged downward and across the body,
finally lodging in ghe left kidney, and was
cut out by DIR. Brown. The affair occurred
in the alley in which the negroes lived
and at the home of Stephens, Who was sit
ting on well box when shot. Accord
Ing to the meagre statement made by him
to the attack of Jones, or in fact, had any
time to prepare himself for the shooting.
After the shooting DR.. Brown was called
in and rendered what aid he could, but the
mans life was fast ebbing away, and he
died in half an hour after having been
shot His body was removed to Millers
undertaking establishment on Third ave-
nue.
The murderer was Immediately arrested
by Officers Brown and Gray, and lodged
III the city Jail. When questioned he dis
played a shocking callousness, boldly as
sorting that he would have shot Stephens
again had the first bullet not accomplished
the work. Jones, who Is about 80 or 81
years of age, claims that the killing was
done in self-defense, but the ante-mortem
statement of tine dead man contradicts him
On this. Jones will have a preliminary hear
ing this morning.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
ELEVENTH ANNUAL
~ "
LODGE OF SORROWS"
EIks Cherish the Memory of
Their Dead.
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES
Services Held at the Auditorium Where
Eloquent Eulogies Were Delivered
by Prominent Speakers
List ofthe Dead.

The eleventh annual memorial services Of
Birmingham Lodge, No. 70, Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks, was held yester-
day afternoon at the Auditorium and were
largely attended.
The services, which are more properly
known as the Lodge of Sorrow were
held in memory of the deceased members
of Birmingham Lodge and were beautiful
and impressive.
The stage was tastefully decorated with
palms and flowers, while emblems of Elk
dom completed the setting, the lodge altar
occupying the center. facing the audience
I4ife-size pictures of the deceased members
hung around the stage, recalling the mem
cries of men who were known to many OF
the Audience.
Exalted Ruler John G. Housman oceu-
pied his position and presided over the ses-
sion, with the remaining officers in their
respective stations.
In the center of the stage ait the rear was
hung an immense star of electric lights
with seven prongs, each representing a
dead member, which as their names were
called, was extingufshed. emblematic OF the
life which had been taken away.
In addition to the ritual ceremony a
special programme had been arranged and
was faithfully carried out.
The exercises were opened with an or
ohestral march by Grambs' orchestra,
which was followed by the rendition of
the "Te Deum' by the choir of the Church
of the Advent under the direction of Miss
Lottie Coffin.
The ritual services were then impress
lively conducted by the lodge and after the
opening ode, Rabbi Newfield of Temple
Emanuel offered a beautiful prayer.
Eulogies were delivered by Richard F.
Johnston. Rev. P. A O'Reily, Rev. o. p
Fitzsimmons and Rabbi Newfield, each Of
whom feelingly recalled to memory those
whose lives had been an honor to them
selves and to the order.
Selections were rendered by Professor
Phil Memoli and orchestra in cornet solo
and accompaniment; Professor Charles c.
Washburn in vocal solo; Grambs' orches-
ira and the Church of the Advent choir.
The closing ceremonies were conducted by
the lodge, after which the doxology was
sung, in which the audience joined. Benc-
dction was then pronounced by DR.. Fftz-
simmons.
The roll of the dead of the Birmingham
lodge has been increased to seven during
the past year, as follows:
W. A Morgan, died August 16, 1885, Chas.
A Rowley, died February 1. 1889; w. Ram
sey Ward, died October 2, 1889; Edouard
Sidell, died December %, 1889; E. w. Linn,
! died February, 1892; Allen F. Strother, died
June 80, 1897 Jas. R. Morton, died May rs,
1899.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
SAD STORY TOLD BY AN
OLD GRAY HAIRED MAN
Says HIS Own Son Turned Him From His
Door Penniless and Alone
Kind Officials

Pleas Daily, aged 6S homeless, penniless
and a cripple, turned from the door of his
own sons home and refused the price of
meal.
Such is the story told by an old white
man who hung around the court house the
greater part of last week The old mans
pftiful plea appealed to the kind hearted
officers, who made up purse to pay his
railroad fare to Chattanooga, near which
place he formerly lived. and where he hopes
to secure admission to the aims house. The
unfortunate man was denied admission to
the Jefferson county aims house for the
reason that he has never lived in the coun-
ty and the authorities could not saddle up
on the county the additional burden of sup
porting an alien.
The old mans story, as related to an
AgeHerald reporter. is extremely pathetic,
and If true depicts a phase of filial cruelty
seldom met with. He said:
81 came to Birmingham the early part of
the week and went to my sons house. He
told me 1 couldn't stay there and ordered
me to leave at once. staid one night and
left the next morning. My wife lives with
my son, and she also told me couldn't
stay.
when left the next morning my son re-
fused to give me any money. / had no
where to go. 1 came to the court house and
asked to be sent to the poor house, but they
wouldn't take me, because didn't live In
the state. then asked the gentlemen here
to furnish me with money to buy ticket to
Chattanooga. My home is few miles
above Cha ttanooga, and if I can go there
think 1 can get somebody to take care OF
me-"
Daily, according to his statement, was
married when a young man. He has not,
however. lived with his wife the past
TWENTY-FIVE years, but refused to state why
he had separated from her. He says his
son has a regular job and makes 81 per day.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
FALSE STATEMENT
Democrats of Utah Pass Resolution Con-
corning Mr.. Roberts

Salt Lake, Utah, December Sat long
session of the executive committee of the
democratic state committee last night the
following resolution was adopted:
Whereas, it has been reported that the
executive comittee of the democratic party
at Utah did at a recent meeting repudiate
the Hon. B. H. Roberts, our duly elected
congressman now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the executive committee of
the democratic party of Utah, That said
statement is false and we solemnly declare
that no such action has been taken MFR.
Roberts was nominated and elected by the
democratic party of Utah. and neither the
party nor any committee of the party has
repudiated Mr.. Roberts.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION
Elects Officers for Ensuing Term-Semi-
Annual Meeting

The semi-annal meeting of Birmingham
Typographical Union No. 104 was held yes
terday afternoon I'm Fox hall, corner of
Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street, and
besides the transaction of routine business
officers for the ensuing term We're elected
as follows:
President-ATlen NJ. Holt.
Vice President-Wiil Leath.
Seeretary-Treasurer-W w. Hines.
Recording Sesretary-J. H. Leath.
Sergeant t-Arms-J. n. Kelly.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
Capitalists Interested in Huntsville

Huntsville, December 3.-(Special.)-N. F.
Thompson, industrial agent. has received
informa ton that several of the leading
manufacturing concerns in Chicago have
decided to seek locations elsewhere ON ac-.
count of labor troubles. Three of the larg-
est of the concerns have opened eorrespon-
dence with Mr.. Thompson with view of
locating in this section.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
HEAD END COLLISION
One Engineer Killed and the Fireman
Badly Injured

Chattanooga, Tenn, December "A head
end collision between two freight trains
occurred at an early hour this morning at
Annanden, a few miles north OF oakdale
Junction. Engineer Jas. Hughes, OF Somer-
set, KY, on the southbound train.was killed
outright and his fireman was badly injured
The engineer of the northbound train
jumped and suffered a broken leg and arm:
Both engines were wrecked and a number
of cars were demolished.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT
Under Auspices of Auxiliary of BIN al
Birth

The third of the series of literary enter
tainments to be given by the Youths Aux
Hilary of the B'nai Birth during the winter
took place last night at Temple Emanuel,
corner Fifth avenue and Seventeenth street,
and proved both interesting and instruc-
tive The programme consisted of readings
discussions and addresses, and was greatly
enjoyed by the audience. which was COM
posed of the friends of the ambitious young
men who are striving to improve them
selves intellectually.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
Insane White Woman

ELIZA Branch, a white woman, was ar
rested by officer Cunningham at the corner
of Second avenue and Twenty-second street
yesterday afternoon. She claims to have
come from Cordova, where she has people,
but is thought to be of unsound mind by
the officers here.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
TO RELSASE REESE
Proceedings Have Been Instituted by
United Mine Workers

Indianapolis, Ind, December S-Presi-
dent Mitchell of the United Mine Workers
of America said today his proceedings had
been instituted for the release of the ma
tional committeeman, Reese, who is now
In Jail at Fort Scott, Kan, and he believed
his freedim would be secured in a few
DAYS by this means.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
In the Cause of Charity

All charrtably inclined ladies of Birming-
ham and vicinity. are invited to meet with
the members of the Woman's Hospital
Association al 8 o'clock p. M, Thursday
December T. 1899, at st. Pauls hall, Third
avenue between Twenty-first and Twenty
second streets.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
Bulb planting time. Ask Godden's.
ro FLORIDA OR CUBA.

If YOU are contemplating trip to Florida,
cuba or Porto Rico you will find it to your
interest and advantage to correspond with
the undersigned regarding schedules, rates.
and sailing dates of steamers. The Plant
system trains run direct to ports without
change or transfer. Address R. L. Todd.
division passenger agent. 16 Commerce
street, Montgomery, Ala.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
Flower bulbs and pot. Godden's.
HANDSOME BOOK.

The Southern Railway has just issued a
handsome book entitled Hunting and Fish
ing in the South" This book gives you
list of game found in different southern
states, with game laws governing same. 1t
is an elegant book for reference on this sub
ject, and would adorn any libcary- If you
desire one apply to C. E. Jackson. T. p. A.,
Birmingham, Ala. u-29-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
Larceny of Money

Martha Washington, negro woman
about % years of age, was arrested yester-
day morning on the charge of the larceny
of a sum of money from one George WEIGH.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

George w. Sherling is candidate for
Sheriff of jefferson county, subject to the
action Of the democratic party.
E. l.. Higdon Is a candidate for sheriff
of Jefferson county, subject to the action
OF the democratic party.
James A. Downey Is a 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.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
MONDAYS
BARGAINS
IN FURNIT
Monday only will we sell at these prices.

W0huay ohIy VIII we sell al these prices.
Three-piece Oak Suit: Dresser has four
drawers 24x30, French bevel glass; Wash
Stand. two drawers and Cupboard, 12x16,
French bevel mirror. This suit is worth
$35 cash. We will sell for the remarkably
low price of ...............$ 5000
No. or Cook Stove, AZ untensils. $500
Cotton top Mattress, good tick, full
size Observation-Disclosures. 1.39
All steel Coil Spring, full size. $50. LIS
Stove pipe, 6-inch size ........... Ice
New line of Cobler Seat Oak and Imita-
ton Mahogany Rockers at prices that will
move them.
Monday we will make a special effort to
serve every one that comes to see u.s. but
you must expect a RUSH.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry B. Gray is a candidate for Treas
urer of jefferson county subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic party.
H. C. Miller is a candidate for treasurer
of Jefferson county subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-04

(Contin1ed on Sixth Page.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-29
No Right to UgIiness.

The woman who is lovely in face,
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attrac-
tive must keep her health. If she is
weak, sickly and all run down she
will be nervous and irritable. If she
has constipation or kidney trouble,
her impure blood will cause pimples,
blotches, skin eruptions and n wretch
ed complexion. Electric Bitters is the
best medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and to pu-
rify the blood. 1t gives strong nerves,
bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich
complexion. 1t Will make a good
looking, charming woman of run
down il valid. Only 80 cents at Hartz
& Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-29
A BABY PROBLEM.
What the Baby Can BE Safely Fed Upon
Is at Times n Serious Question.

Many mothers (and fathers as welD
are harrassed by the condition of the
baby when the mothers milk fails.
They try first one food and then an
other, and it seems in many cases
that the child is steadily going down
hill and unless the downward move
ment is stopped, death is certain.
Anv parent who has been through
the experience of giving artificial food
to babies. knows the difficulty. With
full knowledge of these facts, a food
expert has lately delved into the sub
ject, taking as the starting point the
fact that the most natural food for the
child, next to the mothers milk, is
cows mi K, provided the child can
digest it, but there is the sticking
point, and the. cause for the fail
ure is, that within perhaps two min
utes after the cows milk has reached
the stomach, the action of the stom-
ach juices separates the particles of
milk, leaving one part whey and the
other curd The curds ball up in the
ste mach and form an indigestible
mass, and distress and sickness is the
result in many cases.
True, there have been hundreds of
thousands of healthy babies reared on
plain cows milk; still there are hun
dreds of thousands that cannot digest
cows milk. Many drugged baby
foods are put on the market, but the
natural parent, who wants n natural
child hesitates to drug the little one
even with what are termed harmless
drugs" The nearer we stick to the
food nature has provided, the better
all around.
Marlorie's baby food, as now man
by the Postum Cereal Co.,
Ltd. At Battle Creek, Michigan, fur
nishes the parent with product
which when blended with rich cows
milk, renders the milk digestible and
permits the baby to make good use of
the nutritive elements of the milk and
also of the baby food, together max
ing the safest food known while it is
easily digested by the weakest stomach
and contains the concentration of
Mothers can depend upon good re-
suits when Marjorie's baby food is
used. Druggists and grocers at 10
and so cents.