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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-15
ALLEGED COUNTERFEITER
Doubtful Story of the Adventures of a
Bill Raiser"

Selma, April 14.-(special)- of late
has harbored various sorts of citizens of
this great country, the latest, however, be-
ing counterfetor badly wanted In Mobile
and New Orleans The man is described
as being of medium height, back, curly
hair, his general appearance being that Of
an Italian. He Is supposed to have passed
through this city on Tuesday, for Wednes-
day he was rounded up near Stafford by
detectives that have been on his trail for
some time. His favorite method of counter
feiting was to take a two-dollar bill and
make a twenty out of it by the successful
use of paste.
Wednesday the detectives caught him,
with the aid of an old negro woman. He
was put in the buggy with one of the de-
tectives and started toward the station,
while the other detective went by the old
negro's house to pay her ten dollars that
had been promised her. On the way to
Stafford the horse ran away and threw the
occupants from the buggy, the counter
feiter escaping while the detective was
picking himself up half dazed, from the
ground.
The tale comes straight from one of the
detectives, who took the NJ. d 3. train t
Arlington the next day, and though there
is an element of 'fishyness' about 1t, I'M
less the fellow is 'bug-house," there is no
reason of doubling its truth.
Dan Finalson, one of the negroes who
acted as principal in the dual that occur
red Wednesday night out near the Wad-
dell place, died this morning at the city
infirmary. Both of the duelists are dead
and the county Is thereby saved consider
able court costs for prosecution.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-15
DECISION REVERSED
Supreme Court Takes Action in the
Lovejoy-Beeson Case

Gadsden, April 14.-(special.)- 1.-The state
supreme court has reversed the dec sion of
the circuit court and rendered a decision
in the case of j. H. Lovejoy VS.. w. b.
Beeson, which was contest by the latter
for the office of probate judge of Etowah,
to which he was defeated by ]. II. Lovejoy.
The contest was based on the ground that
Gadsden beat did not vote in the court
house.
]. A. Hurst, the populist senator from
EtoWah and ST. Clair is In favor of Gov
ernor Johnston's calling an extra session
to defeat the constitutional convention.
All the pops are following Johnston, but
tine democrats are standing solidy for tie
convention and they will win in Etowah-
Gadsden Epworth League has elected
Misses Carrie Crooks and Annie Fletcher
and r.. L. Crouch as delegates to the state
conference, hich meets at Mobile on tie
-o.n and 20th instant.
ebert Hasson, one-legged ex-confeier-
&c, and w. II. LOOMS, one-armed ex-
confederate, are both app icants Tor door
..eeper at the coming constitutional con-
seltlon.
There have been 141 bicycle licenses is
sued by the probate judge of Etowah
comfy.
rank Hawkins, a white convict, escaped
from the county chain gang last night. lie
..dd claimed that ne was III ana was put
N the sick ward and chained, but he man.
led to get away, with outside ass stance.
MS makes the second time he has es-
, oed. His sentence would have expired in
aoout three months. A reward of $40 Is
N.ered for his arrest, and $40 for the arrest
o. john Haney, who escaped last week.
All the prisoners are to have their pho
tos taken, and "rogues gallery will be
started.
,3adsden had an incendiary fire last night,
a crowd of dead game sports touching on
vacant house, but the officers are after
the boys and they are shaking in their
boots.
Oscar Brooks who is in Jail here on the
charge of killing Bob Terrell at Mountain
boro last Saturday, by striking him In tie
head with a shovel, will have his prelimi-
nary trial on Monday before Judge Love-
JOY.
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them to the United States, and to Washing
ton in particular, just as we used to invite
representatives of the Indian tribes to the
capital. They learn more OF the govern
ment with one weeks stay in the city than
they do in years remaining at their own
distant homes"
General Wheeler's friends here are very
much gratifed that he has reached the de-
cision to resign just before the next con-
gress convenes. He will not be able to
reach here for a month or two after con-
gress meets for the reason that should he
be in Manila, as he most probably will be.
he Will send his resignation from there to
take effect two days before the house is
called to order. 1t will be accepted by ca
BILE and he will then start for the states.
He anticipates no trouble In taking his seat
or in being allowed to vote. A. w. b.
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EXCURSION TO MONTGOMERY
Sunday, April l6, 1899, $3.50 Round
Trip-Via Louisville & Nashville.

Sunday, April l6, 1899, $3.50 Round
Trip-Via Louisville & Nashville.
There will be i special train consisting of
the very best coaches leaving the union
passenger station Sunday morning. April 16,
at O'Clock for Montgomery, Ala, via the
Louisville and Nashville railroad. A rate
of $3.50 for the round trip has been made
for this occasion, which will enable every
body to go on this excursion. Strictly first
class order will be preserved, as special Of
ficers of the company will go along to look
after this part. Separate coaches will be
provided for both white and colored people
which will prevent any mixing of the
crowds.
The opening game of the Southern Base
Ball League will be played In Montgomery
Sunday. April 16, enabling everybody going
down on this excursion to witness the first
game of season between two of the strong
est teams in the south. Everybody go
along and enjoy yourself
For further information call on or ad-
dress any agent of the Louisville and Nash
vile railroad or call at union ticket Of
flee. 4-11-Gt
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Excursion Birmingha to Meridian and Re-
turn, pril 9th, 1890.

The Alabama Great Southern will operate
an excursion from Birmingham to Meridian
and return on April 16. Train will leave
union station promptly at $3.50 a. m. Sun
day, April 16, arriving at Meridian at 1890
noon. Returning train will leave Meridian
at p. M. same date. This will give all
excurslonists ample time to visit the many
attractive points in and around Meridian.
THE FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP
WILL BE ONLY $3.50, and accommodations
will be made for both white and colored
people
For further information call on any agent
A. G. S. r. r., or r. M. Ellis, T. P. A, 2O19
First avenue, Birmingham, Ala. 4-S-7t
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Relief In Six Hours

Distressing kidney and bladder disease re-
Eeved in six hours by New Great South
American Kidney Cure" 1t is great sur
prise on account of its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain in bladder, kidneys
and back, in male or female. Relieves re-
tention of water almost Immediately. If
YOU want quick relief and cure this Is the
remedy. Sold by Collier Drug Co., Biz
mingham, Ala
2-28-thurs- fri-sat-1yr
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than better. In consulting Mrs. Pink
ham no hesitation need be felt, the
story is told to woman and is wholly
confidential. Mrs. Pinlsham's address
is Lynn, Mass, she offers sick women
her advice without charge.
Her intimate knowledge of women's
troubles makes her letter of advice
wellspring of hope, and her wide expert
ence and skill point the way to health.
81 suffered with ovarian trouble for
ceven years, and no doctor knew what
was the matter with me. had spells
which would last for two days or more.
I thought l would try Lydia q. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. l have
taken seven bottles of it, and am en-
tirely cured. Mrs JOHN FOREMAN, 26
n. Woodbury. Ave-, Baltimore, Md.
The above letter from Mrs. Foreman
IA only one nf thousands.
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Lost Opportunity

From the Detroit Free Press.
Let me see," said the stock Spectator,
didn't you once enter a tract of land in
the mining regions of upper Michigan
YES, and like to lose my little fortune"
answered the rural caller. 1.-THE tarnal
place was dry as a bone, and every time
I'd try sinl1in' a we'll I'd strike copper.
There was no drillin' through the plaguey
stuff, lessn I'd buy a lot more tools, so
jest throwed up the claim an kim back
where I could raise sunthin' an git plenty
of water"
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Notice to Contractors
Office of the City Engineer,

Office of the City Engineer,
Birmingham. Ala, April s, 1899.
Sealed proposals will be received at the
office of the city engineer until ~ o'clock
noon Wednesday, April 49, 1899, for certain
street grading, macadamizng and curbing:
also the construction of certa'n storm ami
sanitary sewers.
Each party bidding must accompany his
bid with certified check for $780, made
payable to the mayor and aldermen of
Birm ngham, to insure making of contracts
and bonds. Bonds will be required as indi-
Gated in the specifications Specifications
may be obtained at this office. Right is
reserved TO reject any and all bids.
(SigneO JULIAN KENDRICK,
4-S-td City Engineer
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-15
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet.
1t cures painful swollen, smarting, nervous
feet, and instantly takes the sting out of
corns and bunions. It's the greatest COM
fort scovery of the age 4lllen's Foot
Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
1t is a certain cure for sweating, callous
and hot, tired, aching feet. Try it today.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. By
mail for Csc in stamps. Trial package free.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
4-1-tus- thr-sat3m
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ANNUAL REUNION

Confederate Veterans, Charleston, S. c.,
May 10 to 49,
The Plant System will sell tickets to
Charleston for this occasion on basis of
one cent per mile. Tickets sold May 8, 9
and 10, limited to May q returning. This
line offers a superior double daily service
through to Charleston. Leave Montgom-
cry HIPS a. m. and 7:45 p. M, making the
quickest schedule by several hours over
any other route. For any Information call
on or address r. L. Todd. division passen-
ger agent, Montgomery, Ala. ct
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-15
Booming Values

From the Detroit Journal.
Stranger Gin Rainbow)-I suppose this
suburban trolley line has increased values
hereabouts?
Farmer Greene-Lord, yes Ole Bill Goss-
Iyn wasn't worth the powder to blow him
to Bridgeport till he got run over by one
of them cars-now he's worth $5,000
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people of any yet filed by the examiner or
either of his assistants. Further develop
ments may obtain that will either
tighten or make heavier the burden ON
those involved. No official action has as yet
been ordered.
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Natural Companions
From Life.

From Life.
would 1 were a Bird she murmured.
And he murmured, Would l were a cold
bcttle"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-15
DUE THE STATE THE
sum OF $6,O65.4O
Report on Books Of Former Sheriff 4.
Ben F0Frell.
THE EXAMINERS FINDINGS
Numerous Irregularities Discovered in
Former Sheriii'S Books.
NO OFFICIAL ACTION YET ORDERED
The Report Second in Importance tc
Any Yet Filed by the Examiner
or His Assistants-Mine
Inspectors Report

Age-Herald Bureau, Hotel MADISON, Mont
gomery, April 14.-(Special )-Examiner Pu-
rifoy has filed with the governor his report
on the books of former Sheriff II. Ben Fer
rel, of Russell county, and reports to the
governor that he is due the state treasury
the sum of $6O65.40. His Indebtedness ac-
crues in the following items set out in diff
ferent exhibits of the report filed with the
governor last night:
To solic tors fee in the case CT Grant
Griffn.... -. -. ..................S 5000
To accrued interest on this sum-. $50
To amount of sundry removal bills. 234 10
To accrued interest on this sum-. 9O50
To amount of sundry feed bills...... 4,292.o0
To accrued interest on this sum-. 1,41220
Total. 49,. -. ...............$6,0G 5 40
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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-15
CONSULTING A WOMAN.
Mrs. Pinkham'e Advice Inspires
Confidence and Hope.

Examination by male physician is
a hard trial to a delicately organized
woman.
She puts it off as long as she dare,
and is only driven to it by fear of can
GER, polypus, or some dreadful i'll.
Most frequently such a woman leaves
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a physicians Office
where she has I'M
dergone a critical
examination with
animpression, more
or less, of discour-
The evening times., 1899-02-01
DOMESTIC TROUBLES
OF THE WILSON FAMILY
ONCE MORE AIRED IN COURT
Petition Restraining Posey =. VIII
son From Visiting His Children
Granted by Justice Cox.

The domestic troubles OF the Wilson
family were today against the subject of a
legal discussion before Justice Cox, sitting
in Equity Court No /.
The circumstances connected with the
case in brief are that some time ago Mrs.
Augusta E. Wilson was granted divorce
from her husband, Posey S. Wilson, and
was given the custody and guard .anship of
her two children. The decree, however,
allowed the father, Posey 5. Wilson, the
privilege of visiting the children on Wed
nesdays and Fridays of each week. This
agreement was carried out until week or
so ago. when Mrs. Wilson petitioned the
court TO restrain her former husband from
interfering with and annoying her, she
further alleging that Mr.. Wilson's treat
ment of the children was not conducive
10 their good health.
When the matter came up for hearing
in the absence of j. Wilton Lambert, coun-
sci for Mrs. Wilson, the petition was re-
fused. Today Mr.. Lambert opened up the
matter on the filing of his affidavit that be
was absent from the court at the time
The order dismissing the petition Was
granted.
After hearing Mr.. Lambert's statement
his motion for the reopening of the case
was granted. and the order dismissing the
petition set aside AS a result the petit
ticn was later granted restraining the
defendant, Posey S. Wilson, from further
Interfering with or annoying his former
wife and her children.
The evening times., 1899-02-01
WEST END w. C. T. U.
Business Transacted at 81 Meeting
Held at Mrs. BOlIinger,s

BUSINESS transacted at q Meeting
Held at Mrs. Bollinger's.
The West End W. c. T. U. held its regu-
lar monthly meeting at Mrs. Bollinger's 5
home on l Street with twenty two mem
bers present. Mrs. Elizabeth H. Catching.
the president, called the meeting to order
Mrs. Emma Berry, evangelistic superin-
tendent, conducted devotional service
and Miss Belle Maeny, the secretary, read
the report Of the last meeting. Mrs NJ
V. Noerr. the treasurer, reported three
new members during the past quarter and
one honorary member.
Miss Carrie McGIue reported fer the
Loyal Temperance Legion and invited all
present to attend the District Loyal Tenn
perance Legion demonstration to be held
at Wesley M. e. Church at 8 o'clock on the
afternoon of Sunday, February 10. Miss
Carrie Wonstall of the Flower Mission
Department, had attended to flowers for
the pulpit and for the sick
An encouraging report, from the Mercy
Department was received and Mrs. Berry,
the evangelist, reported seventeen visits
made.
The work of Mrs. Ellis, the national leg
islative superintendent, was described.
Mrs. Fitzgerald, Of the Department of
Peace and Arbitration, and Mrs. Katherine
Scott, of Non-alcoholic Medication, were
called upon.
Mrs. Eiker, Mrs. Ballinger, Mrs. Tayler.
Mrs. Mofitt, Mrs. Irwin, Mrs. George, Mrs.
Clinker Smith, and Mrs. Hilton told about
the new banner to be bought.
Notice was given Of an all-day meeting,
commemorative of the beautiful life and
character of Miss Frances E. Willard, to
be held at the new headquarters, 1880 G
Street, on the 18th Of this month.
The meeting will be so arranged that
each local union will participate in it's
allotted time, under it's own leader. Mrs.
NJ E. Hartsock, the evangelistic superin-
tendent. to preside.
The evening times., 1899-02-01
Food for Stabbed Cows.

Consul Covert, of Lyons sends transla-
tion of a report recently made to the ag-
ricultural department of France, on the
treatment of stabbed COWS. The report
says that, in order to obtain quantity OF
milk, the COWS should be given the maxi
mum of food, especially of liquid nature,
and should not be driven fast when they
have not been fed. The cows should be
forced to eat as much as possible, certain
seasoning being used to arouse their ap-
petites; molasses is recommended. Drinks
should be tepid. Experiments as to the
influence of the temperature of drinks
show variation of a cows milk of three
pounds per day. The full text of the re-
port has been sent to the Department Of
Agriculture.
The evening times., 1899-02-01
New York cotton Marker.
WEATHER I43 YEARS AGO.
Earthquakes. Cold Waves and Sc.
we're Thanderstorms


we're Thanderstormx.
The first section of an interesting article
upon the Maryland weather record from
1853 TO the present has been published by
Mr. Oliver l.. Fassig instructor in clima-
tology at the Johns Hopkins University
The section published includes the period
from 1853 to IT'S, the authority being
drawn from the philosophical transac-
tions of the Royal Society of London The
records are the observations of DR.. Rich
ard Brooke, who resided in Maryland from
1T74 to l7T6, and who took an active part
in the political events of that time He
was appointed one OF the delegates TO the
Maryland convention of 1174 from Fred
erick county, and held a commission as
major Of militia in 1916. Although there
is no definite authority as to where his
observations were made, it is thought they
we're taken somewhere within the pres
ent limits of Frederick county.
The events OF the years recorded include
very cold waves, earthquakes and severe
droughts. The most remarkable occur
renee was a storm, June %, 1856, which
DR.. Brooke says was so severe that the
thunder stopped his clock Two hundred
houses in St Mary county were blown
down and many people were killed.
The evening times., 1899-02-01
RAGING IN NORFOLK.
Public Kept I'm Ignorance of the
Alarming Extent of the Scourge.


prominent citizen of Norfolk, Va,
stated to Times reporter today that AT
least 50 per cent Of the colored popula-
tion of that city were afflicted with small
pox and that the epidemic was increasing
TO an alarming extent.
When the disease first made its appear
ance in Norfolk its ravages were confined
almost exclusively to colored Inhabitants,
but in the past few days several white
families have been stricken.
A general vaccination has been ordered
and a house-to- house inspection is made
every day A special smallpox hospital
has also been established and the health
authorities are doing everything to check
the disease. Thus far their efforts have
met with little success, although very
few deaths have occurred
The gentleman further stated that every
thing was being done to keep the public
in ignorance of the true situation and il
was matter of astonishment to him that
quarantine against Norfolk had not been
established by this city.
The evening times., 1899-02-01
TRIAL OF EDWARD SMITH.
Government Offers Testimony DaI
aging TO the Accused

The trial of Edward Smith, who is charg-
ed with the murder of Edmonia Jackson
was continued this morning in Criminal
Court, No l, Justice Cole presiding
The evidence offered by the Government
was very damaging to the accused, and
was chiefly corroborative.of that introduced
yesterday. 1t all tended to show that the
last seen of the Jackson woman alive was
when she entered Smiths room with him
on the night of November Is, 1897.
The testimony also showed that on sew
eral occasions between the time when Ed
monia was seen with Smith on Monday
night and the finding of her dead body and
his arrest on Friday next that he had
told several conflicting stories as to her
whereabouts.
The Governments case was closed this
afternoon and the testimony for the de-
fence begun. The arguments to the jury
will commence tomorrow before the recess
The evening times., 1899-02-01

in September. 1886, and they lived together
as man and wife until September, 1888,
when her husband abandoned her, leaving
her without means of support.
She also states that her husband is alb
sent from that city and that she believes
is now a resident of Pittsburg. Pa. She
also asks the court to award her the
guardianship of her daughter, Helen Dins-
more.
The evening times., 1899-02-01
IN SEARCH OF SMALLPOX.
Physicians Making House-to-
House Canvass in Alexandria.

Alexandria. Va, Feb. -Four Alexan-
dria physicians-Drs. Snowden, Quacken-
bush, Howard, and Smith-are making a
house-Jo- house visit TO ascertain the con-
dition Of Alexandria as TO the disease
Each is accompanied by policeman. The
inspecting physicians make note of the
health conditions of each family, and are
authorized to yaccinate whenever they
shall find a suspected case of smallpox in
any house. So far no additional cases
have been discovered by them. 1t is
thought that the inspection can be COM
pleted in two weeks.
The evening times., 1899-02-01
RAILWAY SHARES
SHOW WEAKNESS
DECLINES IN EARLY DEALINGS
Some RecOveries Manifested After
the Initial DeaIings-Sugar and
Metal Industries Strong.

New York, Feb 1.-The stock market
opened active and feverish. There were
general declines shown in the London
market for American stocks and this cir
cumstance, together with yesterdays re-
actio.6ry course of prices induced some
liquidation at the opening OF the business.
Trading was larger in volume and we'll
distributed. The higher priced stocks
showed remarkable weakness, declines ap-
pearing in Pennsylvania, New York Cen
tral. and the grangers. The Pacific stocks
opened lower but soon developed firmness,
and Texas Pacific continued strong Sugar
and the new Steel and Wire issues were
strong. The dealings for foreign account
appeared on both sides of the local market.
After the initial dealings much frmer
tone developed in the general market
The evening times., 1899-02-01
AN ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.
Unsuccessful Effort to Blow Opcn
the Safe of Watts Brothers.

the Safe of Watts Brothers.
A bold attempt was made to rob the safe
in the Office of Watts Brothers, coal deal
ers, at 212 C Street southwest, between
. O'Clock last night and o'clock this
morning. The burglars gained entrance
by forcing the front door. They placed
explosives in the crevices of the door of
the safe and covered them over with ban-
kets to deaden the sound. They were un-
successful in their attempt, however, and
turned their attention to the money draw
er, from which they secured 81. The police
do not think the thieves are professionals
as their work was of a very bungling ma
ture. and it is expected they will be arrest
ed in few days
The blankets with which the safe was
covered were set on fire by the explosives
and were still smouldering when the place
was opened for business this morning.
The evening times., 1899-02-01
Commissioners' Orders.

Orders were issued by the District Com
missioners today as follows:
That a catch-basin be constructed al the south
east corner OF FiTst and | Streets northeast, at
an estimated cost OF So chargeHble to the cur
rent appropriation for main and pipe sewers.
That three naphtha lamps be erected on the
Quarry Road, south of Columbia Road at an es-
timated cost of Sc, chargeable TO the current ap-
preparation for street lighting.
The evening times., 1899-02-01
washington Stock Exchange.

Sales-Metropolitan Railroad. conyerti-
BILE 6s: s1,O00@1S5; Metropolitan Railroad,
certificate "a: $164@130; Columbia Rail-
road SIS: $4,5O0@109 1-2; Columbia Ma
tional Bank: 5@143; West End National
Bank: 10695 1-2; Capital Traction: $50
so 1-2, 50@S0 IA. 30@S0: Metropolitan
Railroad: 1O@1S6, 561S4 ga; City and Su-
burban Railroad: 1906; American Graph
ophone, preferred 93@12 1-2. 7@12 SIS:
After call-Mergenthaler Linotype: 1000
1877 IA; Capital Traction: 206801-4.