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The age-herald., 1899-06-07
BESSEMER
Commencement Exercises of the Public
 Schools

Bessemer, June 6.-(Special.) l.)-Library hall was crowded to the doors this morn- ing with an interested audience assembled to enjoy the annual commencement exer- cises of the public high school. The school has grown to such dimensions within the past few years that the present spacious building in Fifth avenue is inadequate to comfortably accommodate the large num- Der of pupils. It will also be necessary next session to add new teachers to the seven already employed. Professor G. M. LoVeJoy and his excellent corps of assist ants have built up a splendid school, of which Bessemer people are very proud.
 There were five graduates today, one of whom was a young man, MT. William Leon- ard, who is the first of his sex to graduate from the public school. MT. Leonard, who has been a very bright StudiouS pupil, made an unusual high per cent. in his studies, especially distinguishing himself in mathema tics.
 The exercises were opened with prayer by the Rev. w. R. Ivey. Misses Josie Me- Donald and Isla Myers, two accomplished young pianiStS, followed with piano duet. One of the most delightful features of the programme was a vocal solo by Miss Allie Perry, who has a splendid soprano voice of unusual compass. Miss Perry sang again later on The baccalaureate address was uellNeieu Dy lile 1teN. b. Il. f1aWKlnS, or East Lake, who as usual spoke aptly and in good taste, giving some excellent advice to the young graduates. Misses Ollie Col son and Minnie Cahil each sang very sweetly.
 The gold medal offered for the best es- say was awarded to Miss >karabel Perry. MT. James Trotter made the presentation In brief congratulatory address. The committee appointed to award the prize were the Rev. w. R. 1vey and Messrs William H. A. Judson and A. l. Dexter The gold medal presented for scholarship was won by MT. Leonard, the presentation being made by Professor Lovejoy, who also presented the diplomas. Those receiving diplomas were Misses Alice Sanders. Lottie Herd, Lavalle Perry Minnie Tillman and MT. Will Leonard. The young ladies looked very fair and sweet in their beautiful white graduating dresses They received num- Der of lovely floral pieces and some hand some presents. The programme throughout received generous applause, closing with q brilliant piano duet by Misses Lavalle Perry and Lottie Hurd.
The age-herald., 1899-06-07
AGAIN
 IN HIS OFFICE
Had a Long Conference With
 Dr.. Eager.
NOTHING WAS GIVEN OUT
It is Generally Believed That the Doctor Will Accept Presidency of the Montevallo School-Advised
 to Stop Preaching

Montgomery, June 6.-lSpecial)- or Johnston returned to the city this morn- ing. and was in his office this afternoon catching up with his work and had little time for anything else, although he had large number of visitors most of them to pay their respects.
 As soon as he settles down he may have something to say of the various criticisms of him during the past few days
 Conference With Eager
 Rev. pr. George B. Eager who has de- ferred the announcement of his action in regard to the presidency of the Montevallo school, was in conference with the gov ernor this morning. but the result thereof could not be learned It is believed gener- ally here that Dr. Eager is going to accept the place because of his throat which is in serious condit on, and it is said he has been advised to stop preaching.
 The talk of re-electing Captain Reynolds should pr. Eager decline is without author ity, and such a result is out of the question. The four trustees who voted against him when Dr. Eager was elected will never vote for him now, and Colonel John and Senator Thompson will be against i'm, and proba- ply MT. Moody would vote against him should the matter come up again, although he did not vote at all as between him and to ?, with MT. Dortch in doubt. He was not present at the board meeting, and his views in the matter are not known.
The age-herald., 1899-06-07
.BLOCTON
Charming Social Event at the Home of
 Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds

Bocton, June 6.-(Special) )-The prettiest social event of the season was given last evening at the home of MT. and Mrs, E. D. Reynolds in honor of Misses May and Bessie O'Rea, two young ladies who are visiting from Chattanooga. Besides the jolly college girls, who are at home on vacation, and number of young ladies of the town, all of whom conspired to make the evening a continuous round of pleas ure In the meantime, an interchangeable promenade out on the lawn, was suggested by Mrs. Reynolds, at the termination of which vote was taken by the gentlemen for the most entertaining young lady pres ent Miss Lizzie Dickey secured the prize, which was lovely Japanese fan. Suitable refreshments were then served.
 The couples present were Messrs. Eu- gene Jones, Misses May O'Rea; w. Lans- ford, Bessie O'Rea; Forrest Collier Net tie Ellis; F. A. Meacham, Maude Douthit; Dr. L. E. Peacock, Willie Wilcox; Walter Smith, Myrtle Wallace; Perry Yeager, Hattie Wallace; J. B. Rodgers, Ella Carver; s. r. Downing, Miss Autrey; Err nest Jones, May Browning; A. M. Wallace, Lizzie Dickey; Fred Lawley, Francis Cum minge; Chelsea White, Alice Moore.
 Messrs. H. F. Richand Claude White, Emmitt Jones and T. s. Dark were the stags.
The age-herald., 1899-06-07
F SAID SHE WOULD DO BETTER
Matte Jinks Was Discharged by Judge Feagin

Matte Jinks, the young girl who was placed in jail Monday for being in a house of i'll fame was tried in the inferior court yesterday morning. The girl is apparently not more than 14 or 15 years old and her youthful appearance excited the sympathy of the entire aurdience She told the judge that she had been induced into these bad places by bad influences and that if he would turn her loose she would leave town and try and do better.
 She also said that she had been placed in a reform home by the chief of police but that she could not stand to stay there for various reasons, one of which was her fear of her husband. The judge took pity on the little girl and discharged her on the promise that she would do better in the future. - .-s..A -
The age-herald., 1899-06-07
AIDED BY MRS. PINKHAM.

Mrs. W. E. PAXTON, Youngstown, North Dakota, writes about her strug. gle to regain health after the birth ot her little girl:
 "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM: It is with pleasure that I add my testimony to your list, hoping that iJ may induce others to avail themselves of your val uable medicine.
 "After the birth of my little girl three years ago, my health was very poor I had leucorrhea badly, and terrible bearing-down pain which gradually grew worse, until l could do no work. Also had headache nearly all the time, and dizzy feelings. Msn. situations were very profuse, appear. ing every two weeks.
 "Itook medicine from good doctor, but it seemed to do no good. I was becoming alarmed over my condition, when I read your advertisement in paper. I sent at once for bottle o1 Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com. ponnd, and after taking two-thirds oi the bottle felt so much better that send for two more. After using three bottles felt as strong and well as any one.
 1T think it is the best medicine for female weakness ever advertised, and recommend it to every lady l meet sui. fering from this trouble"
 Maternity is a wonderful experience and many women approach it wholly unprepared. Childbirth under right conditions need not terrify women.
 The advice of Mrs. Pinkham is freely offered to all expectant mothers, and her advice is beyond question the most valuable to be obtained. If Mrs. Pax. ton had written to Mrs. Pinkham be. fore confinement she would have been saved much suffering. Mrs. Pinkham's address is Lynn, Mass.
The age-herald., 1899-06-07
PASSING COUNTERFEIT COIN
Ludwig Strauss Arrested by Police and
 Turned Over to Federal Authorities

Ludwig Strauss was arrested yesterday morning for passing counterfeit money. Information came to Officer Mcknight during the morning that man had passed a half dollar of counterfeit coin on a mer- chant in Woodlawn, and that he had also gotten several bogus dollars changed.
 About noon MT. Mcknight arrested the man and placed him in the city prison. Finding later that the city authorities had no jurisdiction over such cases, an affidavit was made before United States Commits sioner Cornish and the prisoner was turned over to United States Marshal Vaughan.
 MT. Vaughan believes that he can work LID a strong case against the man, and went out to Avondale and Woodawn to trace up the necessary evidence. He thinks that Strauss is one of the gang of counter feiters who have been operating around Birmingham for several months past.
The age-herald., 1899-06-07
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

Montgomery, June 6.-(Special.)-T su- preme court handed down the following opinions yesterday:
 Mcclellan c. J.-Dayton Plaster ct al. vs. Throne-Franklin Shoe company ct al, ap- peal from Montgomery city court; af frmed.
 Haralson, J.-Oscar R. Hundley vs. Dan- iel T. Harrison ct al, appeal from Madison chancery court; reversed and rendered
 Tyson, J.-D. D. Strickland vs. Home Foreign Investment Agency company, ap- lpeal from Dale chancery court; reversed and remanded.
 Alabama Midland Railway company vs. Wash Johnson, appeal from Henry circuit court; affirmed.
 Sharpe, J-Gordon Childress vs. the state of Alabama, appeal from Madison circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Dowdell, J.-Builders and Painters Sup ply company vs. First National bank, ap- peal from Montgomery city court; reversed and rendered.
The age-herald., 1899-06-07
NEGRO SHOT AND
 KILLED BY OFFICERS
Fight With a White Man Led Up to a Fatal Difi-
 cuIty.

Selma, June 6.-Special.)-A negro boy by the name of Carter, whose given name could not be learned was killed this morn- ing near Sardis about seven miles from this city. Carter was killed by posse who had gone to arrest his father Simon Carter and his brother Charles Carter
 The facts that led up to the killing as brought to the city by two gentlemen who live in the neighborohod and who come for the dogs that belong to Sheriff Lumpkin, are about as follows:
 Yesterday Simon Carter and his son Charles came down to the store of Mr w. J. Shirley at Sardis and in a dispute about the treatment of mule the younger negro and MT. Shirley came to blows MT Shirley stepped back in the store and got his shot gun which was loaded with small shot and the negro ran off As he was go- ing down the road Mir Shirley peppered him with the shot. Simon Carter then grabbed the gun and the younger negro seeing his father had hold of the weapon flushed back, picking up an iron wagon rod as he came. With this he hit Mir Shir- ley over the head and arm dazing him for a few minutes. Rev. Kilby Ferguson, a Christian preacher interferred at this point and Simon Carter took the shot gun and walked off with it, saying "I'll keep the gun"
 This morning Constable Davis with a posse went over to where Carter and his five sons live to arrest the old man and Charlie for assaulting MT. Shirley. As the party got to the door one of the Carter boys came out with a shot gun and either fired or attempted to do so, when the posse opened up and killed him.
 Simon and Charles Carter immediately made a break for the woods and it was to effect their arrest that the dogs were sent for. Sheriff Lumpkin accompanied the gentlemen back to the scene of the shooting and will put the dogs on the trail.
The age-herald., 1899-06-07
PAID FOR POLICE PROTECTION
Mazet Committee Unearths Dirty Tes-
 timony Against Police

New York, June 6.-When the Mazet in- vestigating committee resumed its session today the first thing done was to declare that in the future none of the witnesses subponeaed to appear before the committee should be represented by counsel This was followd by excluding from the court room Captain Prices counsel, H. Henderson. who created a sensation at the previous sitting of the committee last week. He was given to understand that if he wished to attend the hearing it should be merely as spectator Later he was arrested.
 The committee then in an attempt to show corrupt practices by police Captain Price in the Tenderloin district, brought out John c. Ellis, proprieor of @ Sixth avenue resort.
 His statement involved ex-Alderman A. B. Waite. Ellis stated that Waite had collected $200 for the police protection for the resort he was running in Sixth avenue. Ellis said he offered Waite a check for $50 to make the agreed monthly install- ment of $250, but that Waite refused the check. Ellis said that he took the cash to Waite's house that night and paid it to him there. The payment he says did not secure the "protection" promised and the police harassed him as much as ever. Another proposition made him, he testi- fled, was to give up half of the receipts of the resort of which Ellis was proprietor. Witness said he was forced out. The teS- timony related to the payment of political assessments by candidates for judge and to the sale of liquors on Sunday and al- legged violations of the building laws by contractor.
 Henderson was arrested later on the charge of disorderly conduct The charge was preferred by Counsel Clarke and Sergeant-at-Arms Crawford and was the result of a wrangle at the session last week. Henderson gave bail of $500.
 The committee will resume its hearings tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1899-06-07
THE HOLIDAY HABIT

From the Chicago News.
 Within the memory of men by no means aged Christmas and Fourth of July were the only two days in the year on which there was anything like a universal ab- stention from work. Even Thanksgiving Day found many men at their desks or shops, and on the lesser holidays the streets wore an almost everyday appearance. The rule now Is, when there is a holiday, to take it. Men have discovered a positive economic advantage in occasional days off,"
The age-herald., 1899-06-07
His Compliment

From the Philadelphia Record
 Miss Passe-Cholly seems to think that I'm keeping my age remarkably we'll
 Miss Curt-Yes he told me that he never heard of a single instance where you gave 1t away.
The age-herald., 1899-06-07
The Relapse

From the Boston Transcript
 'Let me see,'' said Dr. Wise, "what is your occupation?"
 'I am one of the street-cleaning gang, sir.'
 Tt is as I suspected' said the doctor. "You need exercise. It is the way of all persons who follow a sedentary employ ment."
The age-herald., 1899-06-07
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be received at the offices of Hodgson & Collignon, architects, Birming- ham, Ala, for a five story and basement, brick, stone and steel structure, to be erected by Messrs. Rich & Biederman, on Second avenue, May 25th, closed June 9th. 1899. 5-24-St
The age-herald., 1899-06-07

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The age-herald., 1899-06-07

Dante's Inferno in Birming- hama Rolling Mill at night. Take Traction c Company's cars to Gate City.
The age-herald., 1899-06-07

Purcell & Maynard's great show at East Lake. 6-6-5t
The age-herald., 1899-06-07

Dante's Inferno in Birming- ham--a Rolling Mill at night. Take Traction Company's cars to Gate City.
The Lamar register., 1899-11-22

W. J. Johns.on's for ladies and
misses jackets
]. NJ Johston's for suits-men's,
youths and boys
See the outing flannel FOR night
dresses at Johnston's-
Ladies' and ehildren's underwear
Just in at w. ]. Johnston's
When you want good coal call on
Kelsey & Strain, west Of the depot
c. B. Thoman has the bss. line Of
FIRE insurance. He writes farm risks.
Extra heavy double -feeced mostied
fiannels for underwear a. Johnston's.
Fresh Fish every Friday at Feast's
General Merchandise store, lis N.
Main street.
The celebrated Z p. Reed shoe
has just arrived. No better made.
At Johnston's.
Kelsey & Strain, west OF the depot,
handle coal and country produce.
Give them 3 trial.
The Lamar register., 1899-11-22
Notice Of Trustees Sale.

nEFAULT having been made by Andrew Eern
y and Lula Kern, his wife. In the Izlyment oi
their promisory note, pay able on or before No
yembcr 18th. 1ssr, to tho order OF @. A. Bent
for the sum of Three Hundred and Nine,y gii.
Dollars tS1as.ocl, with intsrext at the rate ot
ten llo1 per cent per annum, which said nots
was secured by their certain deed of trust dated
August 10Th, Ises, and recorded Noyernber is;h,
isss, on Page ioS, Book 3. Of the Proxers couu-
ty. Colorado, records. BY reason Of which de
fault the legal holders Of said note has request
ed this foreclosure.
Now, therefore, four weeks' public notice Is
hereby given that !, the undersigned. as trustee
in said deed of trust, and under its powers and
authority; and for the uses and purposes therein
stated. will sell at public auction for the highest
and best price the same viii bring in cash. at
the front door of the court house In Prcvers
county. Colorado. at 10 90 O'Clock A. NJ. on the
18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, A. d. 1880,
all the following described property in and by
said deed of trust conveyed, situate in Prouers
county, Colorado, to-wit:
Tho southeast quarter of Section No. -Four
%, Township Twenty-two (2zl. south of Range
Forty-Seven t47l west OF the 9TH p. NJ. together
with One Hundred and forty-Four fi+4l shares
of stock in The Fort Lyon Canal Company, for
meriy and originally known as Tho Arkansas
River Land, Reservoir and Canal Company,
and the water as represented by said stock hay-
ing been heretofors applied and bcnegcially
used on said above premises By the parties of
the frst part. Said sale will be made subject
to prior incnmbrance4 on said premises
amounting TO Twelve Hundred Dollars,
dated at Lamar, Colorado. this ed day of
November, A. ID. 1879.
JOHN W. BENT,
Public Trustee. Prowers County, Colo
First publication November q. 1893.
Last publication December "a, 1893.
The Lamar register., 1899-11-22

"Billn Smith, who is well known
to most Of the older settlers in this
vicinity, and who was at one time
marshal Of Lamar. stopped OF here
last week and was surprised at the
Lamar Of the present day He says
" Lamar always was q good town,
anyhow and he was not wrong in
making the assertion. He has been
down in Kansas visiting his daugh.
ter, who is married and resides In
that state.
In the district court today the case
OF n. Scott Chilcott VS.. The Board OF
County Commissioners, which was to
recover pay for treatment of q drunk
ard, was dismissed on account Of in
formal proceedings IN the county
court In the case Of People va. Sam
Porterield, charged with assault with
deadly weapon, the jury, under the
instructions OF the court, returned a
verdict of not guilty. Judge North
cutt appointed q. G. Huddleston, W.
W. Cooper and Geo. b. Merrill rs
the committee to examine the county
treasurer's books.
The Lamar register., 1899-11-22
MONEY TO LOAN
Plenty Of cheap Money
for good farm and city
loans. Call and see me
i. WRIT MARKHAM.

u. WHIT MARKHAM.
The Grand March has come to town
It is not cake walk but GIand
March.
A big line OF outing Asnnels, fas-
instors and plaid suitings, at Twins
Who said the Grand March was
not coming to towns For gentle
men only.
Henry & Mitchell, Mclean Bros,
and the Gibson Lumber Co. hsye new
ads in this issue.
Ben Riley, Joe McClung and Ed
ward Graham were among the east
end people attending court this week.
You can save the price Of stove
in the saving Of fuel If you use
Coles Hot Blast heaters. See one
in use at Huddleston's store.
DR.. Bryant arrived from La Junta
on Sunday aud is ready for his usual
work-of which he generally has q
plenty-during his regular weeks
stay.
Marshal Kelsey earned the graft
tude Of the folks in the business part
of town during the muddy condition
OF the streets by keeping the cross
ing we'll cleared of mud.
A drizzling rain set in Sunday
night, and by morning it was coming
down steadily, soaking the ground
in fine style. 1t kept mp continu-
ously until late Monday night
Little Cecil Golladay had the mis-.
fortune to break his arm last week,
and is bearing the pain with great
resolution. The fracture was set by
DR.. Hssty, and the little fellow is
getting along nicely.
Two OF our citizens got into rum
pus yesterday over bill which one
was trying to collect from the other
and had quite tumbling around to-
gether. What the outcome was has
not yet been learned.
Mrs. E. R. Jones and daugher,
Gladys, have returned from their
visit which was prolonged during
last summer. The professor looks
like himself and that lonesome look
has disappeared from his face.
The frame of W. II. Robinson's
new residence in the eastern part of
town is up and it will be quite
roomy and neat home. Another foun-
dation has been built in the same
block and more are to follow we are
informed.
Hon. Jesse G. Northcutt and Hon.
R. R. Ross arrived in town on Mon
day afternoon ready to perform their
respective duties as Judge and dist
rict attorney at the November term
of the district court, which convened
on Tuesday.
Dan Keesee returned home Sun
day, after wandering around for
about ten days. Upon inquiry it
was learned that he has crossed the
"hot sands of the desert" and that
his feet were SO sore he couldn't get
home any sooner.
A. VanDeusen met with quite
painful accident last Thursday. Ee
was run into while riding his bicycle
and suffers severe dislocation OF
his arm, which he still carries in a
sling, and does not feel very kindly
towards fast driving on the streets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ley Blackwell have
made arrangements to build them
selves a comfortable home They
have procured tract Just out of
town from A. E. Bent and are con
sidering plans for the house and
other Improvements they intend to
make,
The Lamar register., 1899-11-22

SorE-These Government inquiries also de-
veioped the fact that there arc many mix
t.sres upon the market made In imitation OF
baking powder. but containing alum or other
caustic acid whose use IN food IL dangerous