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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-05
HIS ANCESTRAL HOME.
A City Father Takes His Son to 500 the Spot
Where He Was Born.

THE boy and l." said a father. had pretty
much exhausted the walks about the city and
we didn't know where to go next. In this case
We appealed TO the boys mother; she can
always think Of something to do.
why don't you take him Town and show
him whore no was born p she said.
Happy thought. would 60 and show him
his ancestral home.
30 we walked and walked until finally we
came to a cross street. up which We turned. to
halt after Il while upon the sidewalk: the boys
birthplace was right across the street.
An old fashioned. low wooden house. painted
white and with green blinds, with trees around.
an ample yard In, front. and a garden and or
chard In the. rear ? Well. no not exactly. 1t was
a big building, with q brownstone front, Ave
stories high, and divided vertically into three
sections, each with n front door OF It's own one
OF many. buildings OF stone or OF brick and
mostly Of the same height, standing side by
side close to the walk and lining the block on
either side.
There l said to the boy, there is where
you were born. In that house right across the
street. IN the part with the first door. on the
ri don't think he was much impressed by it.
There's other folks living there now he said.
ana l said yes. there were and then we
went on down the street and extended our
interest" -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-05

OF the fact that tho wave action does not ex-
tend many feet below the surface. Down at a
depth where the waters lie In. comparative
quiet, Is sunk a great fiat plate Of metal whose
broad surfaces keep II. practically stationary
against the rising and falling pressures OF the
moving floats. above. Such q plate forms the
base OF Mr., Riders wave bower machine. Ris-
Ing from this Is a two-story framework, which
carries at the nrst story u set OF steel tanks Of
size sufficient TO, float the whole, device. while
at the. crown OF the machine. and held Just out
Of water. Is the cylinder OF an air pump. In
the central space left, between the. tanks, is 2
pear-shAped buoy, which Is free to rise and fall
IN guides. and this Is :riGidly connected with
She piston rod OF the air pump above.
In the experiments at Galllee n machine OF
this sort was used which weighs only n few
hundred pounds and has an air cylinder only
Z inohes In diametsr and nhont * feet long.
and connected with the shore by means OF a
quarter-ineh Raspipe. which was simply laid
on the sand OF the ocean bed, The direct con-
neOtion between tho machine and the pipe
was by means Of a flexible rubber tube. With
this little machine a constant supply of air
compressed to about twenty pounds to the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-05
rEsUTIUs DIDN'T FIRE DYNAMITE.
Mono of the So-Called Dynamite Cruisers
or Guns Does, Says TN Expert.

or Guns Does, Says TN expert.
One OF the commonest NE1brs." said a man
who makes explosive shells for the big guns
used by the army and navy. is the description
Of any gun as a dynamite gun. Two-thirds Of
tho people believe that the so-called dynamite
guns really hurl dynamite. The Vesuvius. you
know. is called a dynamite cruiser. AS matter
OF fact. l can state that there never was n pound
Of dynamite on the Vesuvius. and no dynamite
guns. SO called. has ever fired any dynamite.
Dynamite shells. 80 called, are never loaded
with dynamite. Dynamite never has been.
and l don't believe it ever will be-. used
in time Of war. because 1t is not a
safe explosive to handle. 1t would DO more
dangerous to the side using it than it
would be to the enemy. Another reason
it will never be used is that there are other ex-
~plosives that are moro powerful than dynamite
that can be handled with saiety. Guncotton.
for instance. will give q greater number of eT-
made and properly used. Idon't know the ex-
act composition OF the shells that were used by
hut I remember reading in The SUN that the
Spaniards who left the city and were picked up
BY the American troops said when they We're
on. replied. oh. we got on all right until the
Yankees began to throw earthquakes at us,
printed ne ia ABOUT wny those ,ns G shsII Ih thss Ie na a syS Area sGe is
In q pamphlet issued by the ONCE, o, Naval In
tellige!n%ce. written by Lieut., Jose Muller, He
northern slope OF the Socapa tore up trees right
and left for a distance OF about twenty metres.
/ wen vent to the Mo @esSanse It a ioof So4'a as sG thoue haS q
Another. which feeIl a short distance from the
yery, deer, but very wide. ! was told that it
would hold twenty horses; II the projeetiles
f S59p oPs n SlSie s eS G th Sa sssSts It's 81 r one U Sa ths ssgt pIo:
~jectiles 10 understand them"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-05
HARNESS FOR THE WAVES.
TESTS or 1T. n. RIDER,S MACHINE ON
THE NEW Jersey COAST

ized-A Buoy, BobbinR UP and Down In
the Surf, Works n Cylinder Which Stores
Compressed Air in n Tank on Shore.
Down on the coast Of New Jersey. opposite
the Galilee life-savlnR station, there stands a
building which for a year has been the scene
OF interesting experiments : regarding the
power which may be obtained by proper ma
ohinery from the waves Of the ocean. Some
efforts have been made in this line before. and
whore only small amounts OF power we're
wanted these have been successful. Only a
few miles below Galilee. at Ocean Grove. is a
plant for this purpose. where a water wheel Ia
driven by the wash OF the waves, and this, in
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-05
The Arm as a Trade Emblem.

The brawny arm of man, holding an uplifted
hammer. is often seen in ono place and
another, painted or In sculptured form. and as
a trade emblem. There Is at least one instance
In the city Of the use Of the moro graceful FEM
mime arm for this purpose. In this case the
painted upon the side OF a laundry wagon.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
HELD BUSINESS SESSION
The German Baptist Association at
 Roanoke

Roanoke, Va, May 2i.-The German Bap- tist association held a business session to- day which was so orderly and the work so swiftly executed that sine die adjourn ment was reached at the close of the after noon meeting. The days work began at o'clock this morning. The attendance was large. Tonight and tomorrow nearly all the visitors will leave for their homes. The middle district of Indiana was selected as the next meeting place. The town was not named, but will be selected later
 Women in good standing were passed upon as being eligible delegates to the gen. eral conference. Instrumental music was given a blow, the conference deciding that it should not be taught among the brother hood Necktes are to be worn only as a matter of comfort. Representatives of rail- roads and land companies were debarred from eligibility as members of the con- ference. Raisers of tobacco were excluded from membership in the district and an nual conferences. vigorous protest was made by the Virginians.
 The petition that the publication of the landmark at Warrensboro, Mo-, be sup pressed on the ground that it was in com petition with the Gospel Messenger was not granted, conference taking the stand that the Landmark was a religious paper and it was not required to recognize it as an organ of the church.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
LAYING IN STOCK
Navy Department is Purchasing Naval
 Ordinance

Washington, May 2.-The navy depart ment is laying in extensive new stocks of naval ordinance and the bids which are be- ing opened from day to day show that one of the effects of the recent war has been to build up a large number of small fac tories capable of producing war supplies.
 Factories that have heretofore been en- gagged in making bicycles, rivets, castings and tubings learned that the. making of war material was profitable employment By slightly adding to their report they are able to make shells, projecties, etc. The result of this general competition is to con- siderably reduce the rates which are being paid for war supplies and at the same time give the government the benefit of a very extensive facility in time of emergency
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
Miss Edith Estes Marries
 Will StokeIey of Tennessee

Yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock Miss Edith Estes of this city, daughter of G. H. Estes, was married to Will Stokeley, of Newport, Tenn. The ceremony, which was performed at the residence of the brides parents, 100 Eleventh avenue, south was a very quiet one, only few relatives of MT Stokeley and Miss Estes being present pr. Davidson, of the South Side Baptist church. performed the ceremony.
 Miss Estes was married in a travelling dress of tan color, and carried bunch of brides roses. She is an exceedingly hand some young woman, and made a charming bride. Birmingham society has never had the pleasure of knowing Miss Estes we'll as she has been for several years past at tending school at College Park, near At lanta, and only recently completed her course. MT. Stokeley is a prosperous planter of East Tennessee. Several of the groom's relatives were present at the wed- ding, his brother, Lieutenant Hugh Stoke ley being the best man. Miss Stokeley and Miss Swan, of Newport, were also pres ent. The wedding party left yesterday af- ternoon for Newport.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
ADJOURNED YESTERDAY
National Conference State and Provin-
 cial Boards of Health

Richmond, Va, May A.-The national conference of state and provincial boards of health of North America, which has 'been in session in this city for the past two days, adjourned this afternoon, after discussing all the papers which had been assigned to the various physicians and electing officers for the next twelve months. The question of time and place for the next meeting was left to a committee.
 The body had a number of important papers before it for discussion, but prob ably the most important discussions of the day were on the subjects of how best to transport dead bodies and how to exterm- mate or cope with smallpox.
 It was shown that during last winter
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
MT. Thatcher's Song Recital

The song recital, which is to be given to- night by Justin Thatcher, promises to be one of the most successful and fashionable musical events of very brilliant season. There has been a splendid demand for tick cts, but they will not be placed on sale un- til this morning, and then only enough will be sold to comfortably fill Seals hall, where the recital will be held.
 The following is the programme which Amy Jordan, accompanist:
 l. (a) ''Thou Art Mine All'' CTFl. Brad sky); (b) Tn Bygone Days" Op. 14, No. 3 e. w. Chadwick; Co "The Vow" Qi. Meyer-FIemund)
 ?. (a) Proposal" e. II. BracketD; tb) "A Proposal" new, (R. IIahn); Co Shall I Wed Thee" op. q, (Max Spicker).
 3. (a) "To Mary (Maud Yelerie White); (b) 70 Mistress Mine." Cp. 37, No. l, CMrs. II. H. A. Beach,; Co Lullaby Charles Dennee); (d) Stars" (F. LeonD.
 INTERMISSION. 1. (a) "Im Regen und i'm Sonnenschein.' .'' Op. 2, No. 2, (Henning von Kossj; (b) Tn dieser Stunde," Op, 8, No. ?, (dax Spicker); from "Fhe Postillion of Lonjumeau."
 5. (a) "Thourt Like a Flower (FTanz LiszO; Cb) 70 Fair, o Sweet and Holy" (Otto Cantor); Co "Thou Art So Like a Flower, Op. Il, No. 3. e. W. Chadwick 6. (a) "The Wooing (Mart. sieyeking) (b) "Our Life Is Vain Clayton Johns); Co lover the Desert' Lawrence Kehie).
 '. (a) At Parting" (James H. Rogers); 0b) Good Night"-Serenade Rudolph King). f
The age-herald., 1899-05-25

there was an epidemic Of smallpox throughout the country-north and vest and the fear was expressed that unless active and vigorous steps were taken the loathsome disease would appear in more virulent form next winter
 The point which has so frequently been raised by those opposed to vaccination, that the virus was harmful to the system, was generally controverted, and the speak CTS asserted that vaccination was not dangerous, but an excellent preventative.
 A section of the bylaws providing that the annual conference should be held coin cidentally with the sessions of the Ameri- cans Public Health association was vigor- ously opposed and was laid over for an other year. The annual dues of each state were increased from s5 each to S10 and other minor changes were made.
 Following are the officers elected: Presi- dent, Dr. U. O. B. Wingate, of Milwaukee; vice-presdent, Dr. J. N. Hurty of Indian apolis Ca re-election); treasurer, pr. Flea gar Polletier of Montreal (re-elected) Programme committee: Drs. Brocken, of Minnesota; Swarts, of Rhode Island, and Fulton, of Maryland.
 The visiting health officers tomorrow will make trip to Old Point, returning here in the evening.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
WOman's Club Entertainment
 Benefit Girls Scholarship Fund

The Womans club of Birmingham yes terday started a practical movement for the higher education of woa'en in Alabama, which has already made itself felt in sev- eral other cities of the state and which bids fair to become generally endorsed all over the state. The movement was an elaborate entertainment given for the bene- fit of fund which is to be used in giving some girl of Jefferson county a free col legiate course at the State university at Tuscaloosa.
 The far-reaching effect of this movement was told in a letter received yesterday from President James K. Powers of the university, who said that, following the ex- ample set by the Woman's club of Blrming- ham, that some of the clubs of Montgom- cry and the Up-To-Date club of Tuscaloosa were going to start similar movements, he understood, for similar purposes. He thanked the ladies of the Woman's club heartily for the work they were doing.
 The entertainment yesterday afternoon was decided success. All during the aft ernoon and evening the Womans club rooms were crowded with ladies and gem tlemen and children, who had assembled to enjoy the musical programme and other attractions which had been arranged. The club rooms were handsomely decorated for the occasion, and all of the departments showed that the ladies had devoted a great deal of hard time and work toward making them attractive.
 Perhaps the most novel feature of the entertainment was the collection of sil- houettes of prominent men and women Of Birmingham. All the visitors who desired were given an opportunity to guess as to the identity of the black profiles, and 1t was found last night that Miss Louise Walker had won the prize, she having guessed 79 out of the S6 silhouettes. The prize was a copy of Gap and Bells by Samuel Minturn Peck. Mrs Zac c. Smith was in charge of this department.
 There were other guessing contests on abbrevlations of states, authors, conun- drums, etc. Mrs. W. T. Lowell, Miss Hiil and Miss Berta Johnson were the winners yesterday afternoon. There were more guessing contests last night.
 The refreshments during the afternoon and evening were especially good. The can dy department was in charge of Mrs. J. F. Graham. She had two booths, one decor ated with the red roses of Lancaster and the other with the white roses of York. A number of young ladies were put in charge of each booth, and there was a rivalry to see which booth would win. The red roses were successful. The ice cream depart ment was in charge of Mrs. A. o. Lane. There was an old-fashioned fish pond for the children, conducted by MT. Frank Squires.
 There were a number of musical selec- tions rendered all during the afternoon and evening" which were greatly enjoyed. The following were among those who took part in the program:
 Mrs. Robt. Stone, Emmet Beckwith, Mrs. Bruce Harris, Mrs James Ware, Mrs. Davies, Miss Jackson, Miss Kern, Miss Alice Fallon, Miss Virginia Walker, Miss Nora Sullivan.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
Woman and Society


Nora Leary, of Atlanta; Miss Elizabeth Shelley, Miss Lucille Smith, B. M. Allen, Morton K. Moore, Frank Foster, R. C. Redus, Erskine Ramsey, Paschal Shook and others. The party will probably re- main at Blount Springs until the end Of the week.
 Last night at Lakeview pavilion, very enjoyable cotilion was given by the Jef- ferson club to the party of New York 'school girls" now visiting in the city There was a large number of couples pres ent, and the .coolness of the weather, the promenades by the lake and the beautiful moonlight all contributed toward making the dance a most successful one.
 Yesterday afternoon the 'sehooi girls" as they are popularly called, were given tall ly-ho party on the beautiful roads around Birmingham. Most of the young ladies compr' sing this party intend leaving for their homes sometime today.
 Mir and Mrs. H. Lowenthal have return ed from Atlanta.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Thornton are visit ing at Blount Springs.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
SILVER SERVICE PRESENTED
To Cruiser New Orleans by Citizens ol
 the Crescent City

New Orleans, May 4.-The silver cervice and the silver bell secured by the citizens were presented to the cruiser New Orleans today. The service consists of the largest silver punch bowl so far cast, with all ac- cessories, engraved with local scenes.
 Speeches were made by Governor Foster, Mayor Flower and Senator .McI1nery and Captain J. s. Walters, and Captain Long necker responded. Miss Jamie McEnery. daughter of the senator, was sponsor for the big silver bell realised by general sub scription. The committees went aboard en the Stranger, the naval reserve boat. The music was by Brookes Chicago marine band.
 The citizens will banquet the crew aboard the ship tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
"rHE GUEEN-GOD BLESS HER~

Giving her hand to her great servants to kiss and bidding them to rise, she said, softly: My lord primate, let it be that our reign begin with prayer to God for guid- ance.'
 And in the dim light of the little ante room of Kensington palace began in sol emn prayer the most illustrious reign of which history has made any record. '"The Queen-God bless Her," Lucien Julien Walker, Age-Herald, May 24, 1899.
 -rghrdl mfw Inf hr hr TIA TAOIN Now let it be my shepherd, lord, Ere l, a simple maid, Shall take into my hand the sword, By which world is swayed- Now let 1t be at this dim hour,
 Ere the god of day appears, Here in this ancient royal tower, Of ecstacies and tears That unto Him, our Lord and King, ] Who hath us in His care, His servant some petition bring, -9 Some utterance of prayer. And let my shepherd Lord whose hand From God, our God hath gift; And whose voice obeys that Gods com
 mand
 Both voice and hand uplift And pluck His garments hem for me, And reach for me His ear: And pray that He my Guide may be, In this, my new career" So ere the light of morn appeared, Low in the dust she kneeled While deep the fathers voice, half-teared Half-joyed to heaven appealed. He begged for mercies asked for grace, And understandings light, To make her shrine their biding place, Through fortunes day and night:- That virtues, such as queens should share, Kind heaven would confer: All to outshine the jewels rare, t That were to emblaZon her. So was it: for since then 'tis known, Upon her sandal sIhoon, The broidery of peace is strewn, Like flowers round the feet of June. The girdle of her royal waist
 Is clothed upon with power: With charities her neck is graced, From which they affiuent shower. Her crown, her royal tiara r Her birthright diadem, Though priceless rare, its jewels are, fstt Hides pearls outshining them. .gg For the jewels rare, so priceless fair, 8i Which rim that brow of hers, Yf With pearls immortal but compare, As torches do with stars. Great thoughts, which blaze across the
 seas;
 Great virtues sphered in light, Immortal, which do make for peace, For justice and the right These be her spirits diadem.
 Our faith is they were given Because tn spirit asked for them And used them but for heaven.
 -S. l.. ROBERTSON. Hoods Sarsaparilia insures good digestion and sfren0th fo the vital organs IpSisf m.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25

Miss Amelia Markstein and Miss Violet Markstein have returned from a visit to Montgomery.
 Miss Elizabeth Echols, of Fort Smith, Ark, who was one of the party of New York school girls which has been visiting in Birmingham since Monday, left for her home yesterday, going by way of St. Louis.
 Miss Beaumont went to Tuscumbia yes- terday.
 The director of the music department of the Woman's club has called meeting of the department this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the club rooms, and urges a full attend ance. Business will be brought before the department which demands the immediate attention of the members and their hearty cooperation.
 Miss Sawyer, of Jasper, and Miss Buck, of Nashville, arrived in the city yesterday afternoon from Nashville, where they have been attending school, and will be the guests for several days of Miss Ar menta Cox, at S05 South Twentieth street.
 A fishing party composed of Colonel E. L. Higdon, R. M Brown, Lucian Brown, R. H. Baugh, Otto Marx and Lee Higdon left yesterday afternoon for Pensacola, where they will remain until next Monday. The party has a naptha launch at it's dis posal, and they propose having great sport fishing for mackerel and other game fish.
 Miss Mamie Baker Cranberry, of Mon- tevallo, is visiting Professor s. J. Ansley and his mother at East Lake.
 Miss Julia Bauer, of Mobile, Is visiting Mrs. D. Friedman in Fifth avenue.
 Miss Marie Britain, of Talladega is visiting Mir. and Mrs. John Bradley.
 B. M. Allen, of this city, will deliver the address before the literary societies of Cooper Institute, Dadeville, Miss, during the commencement exercises next week.
 Miss Ella Parker and Miss Lila May Parker, who have been teaching in Athens, have returned home for the summer. They have as their guests Miss Harris and Miss Richardson, of Athens.
 Mis- Addie Herzfeld has returned home to Mobile after visit to Miss Jessie Lazarus.
 George B. Kelly is visiting his parents in the city.
 Miss Bertha Woodward, of this city, Is giving a house party this week at Blount Springs, at which there are 0 number of Birmingham persons as guests. Among the number are Mir. and Mrs. D. A. De Funiac, Miss Quimby, oa Detroit; Miss
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
"Rambles in SuinmerIand"

a booklet describing the delightfully."- cool resorts on the Wisconsin Central Lines in Illinois and Wisconsin, may be had free upon application to Jas. c. Pond, GenI Pass. Agent, Milwaukee, Wis
 5-7-dly5t&sun-tu thur-sat
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
Bids Wanted for Removing Garbage City of Birmingham,
 Office of AIditor

Office of Auditor,
 Birmingham, Ala, May 19 1S99 Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk and Auditor until 12 o'clock m., of Wednesday, June 2, for re- moving all garbage from the city of Bir- mingham, and disposing of same from date of contract until June H. 1900, also to lime 1. 1901 Specifications can be seen at this office. Certified check for $500 to ac- company each bid. City reserves right to reject any or all bids.
 F. V. EVANS,
 Clerk and Auditor 5-20-e. o.d.6
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
LEE RICHARDSON,

Premier Trick Bicycle Rider of the World-West End Coli scum track Thursday and Fri day nights. Take Elyton oars.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25

A DAYLIGHT TRIP TO CINCINNATI. Leave Birmingham 5:55 e. m., via Ala hama Great Southern railroad, arrive Gin cinnau same evening at 7:SO.
 Beautiful scenery and service unsurpass- ed. 5-l4-tf.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
MnMNRSs.se

puts heart and ability into one-helps one over the hard places in life. Its merit is assured by the fact that it is made by the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Assn.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25
nIEElGuLT RREAIHINn

Railways Ready Relief Is sure cure for every pain, Sprains, Bruises, Pains in the Back, Chest or Limbs.
 Internally, a half to a teaspoonful in 7 half tumbler of water will in a few min utes, cure Cramps, Sour Stomach, Nausea, Vomiting, Heartburn, Nervousness, Sleep Iessness, Sick Headache, Diarrhcea Collie, Flatulency and all internal palns
The age-herald., 1899-05-25

$l7OO-Seven room house and lot; rents $2O.OO a month; close in, 4th ave. $7OO cash.
 B. F. Eborn.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25

Dante's Inferno in Birming- hama Rolling Mill at night. Take Traction Company's cars to Gate City.
The age-herald., 1899-05-25

Did you ever see Rolling Mill at night? Take the Trac- tion Company's cars to Gate City and have this novel ex. perience.