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The age-herald., 1899-10-08
Cheap Fares in Russia

Cheaper railway fares are now a con- spicuous feature in Russian railway policy, says Engineering. There are now open to traffic in that empire 26,750 miles of rail- way, and no less than 7,400 miles are either under construction or decided upon, about one-half of the latter being state railways. In 1886 the total number of pas sengers carried amounted to 37,8S 900, and this figure had risen to 655, ,OO0O00 in 1896, owing to the introduction of the zone sys- tenn of fares. Under this tariff the third class fare of 150 versts, or 100 miles, Is nearly F cent per mile, and from between 100 and 200 miles 1t is 1-3 cent per mile, and from 200 miles upward the rate is per zone, according to a sliding scale, applying both to fare and legth of zone. After 200 miles each, or 25 versts; the next seven are 23 miles wide each; above 997 miles the zones remain at 33 miles each and the fare is barely 10 cents per zone. Second-class fare costs about half as much again, and first class Is twice as much as third-class. While these fares are extremely low, espe- cially for long distances 0 further reduc- tion is under consideration.
The age-herald., 1899-10-08
J. ". MASON FOUND
 GUILTY OF GAMING Judge Feagin Renders First De- cision in Contested Cases. MIR. BOWMAN TAKES APPEAL Counsel for Defense Will Ask Change ofVenue in Remainder to be Tried
 Three Nolle Pressed at Re-
 quest of Prosecution
MIR. BOWMAN TAKES APPEAL

Judge Feagin rendered a decision in the ternoon and J. W. Mason was found guilty and fined $50.
 MT. Bowman, attorney for the defense gave notice of appeal and stated that he would ask for a change of venue in the other cases. He also asked for new trial in the case of J. w. Mason giving as grounds for the motion that some im- peachment evidence had developed in re- gard to the testimony of J. M. Thompson He intends to show that Thompson while running hotel in St. Clair Springs had written to Birmingham asking that two "skin" gamblers be sent there at once as 'it was a good thing" etc. MT. Bowman stated that he would also prove that Thompson had asked a machinist at East Lake to make him pair of 'horse dice"
 The cases against William Ward B. M. Herring and w. T. McDonald were mol pressed at request of counsel for the prose- cution.
 MT. Bowman notified the court that he would ask for a change of venue in the cases of the four men charged with run cases and the warrants were sworn out before Justice Benners and he would try and have the cases tried before that off, cial.
 The remaining gaming cases were con- tinued by Judge Feagin until next Tues day. when that of John Spruce will be taken up. It Is said that no jury will be requested in this case.
The age-herald., 1899-10-08
Mrs. Makemer Anchorage

Mrs. Clara Makemer, formerly with the Christian Medical Hospital and Dis pensary, of Chicago, and present house. keeper for the Florence Crittenden An chorage Mission, of Chicago, writes the following letter from 30z Chestnut street, Chicago:
 Fortuna Drug Mfg Co.,, Columbus, O.: Gentlemen-After repeated use of Pe- ru-na and carefully noting results, can only speak of its medicinal value in the highestt tterms. Itis the best tonic have ever known for general debility-a sure cure for liver complaint, and never failing adjuster in cases of dyspepsia. I have also used it in cases of female irregularities and weak nerves common to the sex, and have found it most satis- factory. For almost any internal trouble Pe-ru-na is an ideal medicine chest, and deserving of the confidence and endorse ment of all. Wishing you the success that your medicine deserves remain,
 Yours sincerely,
 Mrs. Clara Makemer.
 Mrs. D. Finlay, Petoskey, Mich., writes: "I never was better in my life
The age-herald., 1899-10-08
DISCARDED
The Old Methods of Treating Piles and Rectal Diseases Supplanted by the
 Pyramid Pile Cure

The old methods of treating piles by liga- ture by the knife or by the cruel methods of dilatation, besides causing intense pain known to be but mere makeshifts as far as a cure Is concerned.
 The liver is responsible for nearly every case of piles and the mistake has been made of treating piles as a merely local disease. Such Is not the case however, and the success of the new treatment known as the Pyramid Pile Cure has dem- onstrated it.
 The Pyramid Pile Cure is not salve or ointment but a suppository which is ap- piled at night and absorbed into the sensi- tive rectal membrane and acts both as a local and a constitutional treatment, and in cases of many years standing this treat ment has been effectual.
 Thousands of pile sufferers bear witness to the inestimable value of the Pyramid and even those who have undergone surgi- cal operations without a cure have been happily surprised by results from a few weeks treatment with the Pyramid
 The relief from pain Is so immediate that patients sometimes imagine that the Pyra- mid contains opiates or cocaine because the relief Is so instantaneous, but the Pyramid Pile cure is guaranteed absolutely free from any opiate or mineral poison whatever.
 Ine Telel IS tHe ItSuit ol thc dotiiiBcHl properties of the remedy which causes the little tumors and congested blood vessels to contract and a normal circulation is established.
 The Pyramid Pile Cure is strictly scien- tific, both in its composition and in it's therapeutic action and the best feature of 1t is that it is perfectly safe and harmless. No i'll effects ever result from its use, but only positive benefit.
 A singular fact, in view of the large num- Der of patent medicines before the public is that the Pyramid is the only pile cure of national reputation. It is the only pile cure popular enough and meritorious enough to be found in every drug store fin the United States It sells at 50 cents for a full sized package.
 A little book on cause and cure of piles mailed free by addressing Pyramid Drug Co.,, Marshall Mich.
The age-herald., 1899-10-08
THE PRESIDENT
 REACHES CHICAGO He and His Party Arrived Yes
 terday Evening" LARGE CROWDS GREET HIM Mckinley Makes Speeches at LaSalle and Ottawa During the Afternoon
 and is Enthusiastically Re-
 ceived-The Banquet
LARGE CROWDS GREET HIM

Chicago, October 1.-The special train bearing President Mckinley and party roll ed into the Rock Island depot at APO D. m. today. A large crowd cheered the presi- dent on his arrival. squadron of cav airy. detachment of police and a brass band escorted the party to the Auditorium annex, the streets along the route being packed with spectators.
 The presidential train was met by large crowds at LaSalle and Ottawa At the lat ter place the president, in a short speech, referred again to the Lincoln-Douglass de- bate, saying:
 That, my fellow citizens, was a memor- able discussion of great political questions. That was the beginning of the new era for our national life It was great blow that was struck here and elsewhere at human slavery and from that great debate enter ing the hearts and homes and consciences of the people finally came the crucial struggle that gave you and your great cit izens the opportunity to emanclpate four millions of people," oGreat applause.)
 In speech at Joliet President McKin- ley said: For the first time in our history we send more American manufactured pro- ducts abroad, made by American working men, than we buy abroad. The balance of trade Is therefore in our favor and it is paid in gold. In 1898 we sent $6Q0, 900, 900 worth of American products abroad in ex- cess of what we bought abroad, and $780, 900 fin 1899-all of which was paid to the American people and helped furnish pay to American labor.
 We not only send our goods abroad, but we have sent our flag abroad (Enthusas- tic and long continued applause) The flag aaa s+ the symbol of freedom, hope of humanity and civilization, and where that flag floats, borne by our soldier boys, there our hearts are." (Applause.)
The age-herald., 1899-10-08
HUNTSVILLE
A Batch of Interesting Items from That
 City

Huntsville, October .-(special.)-James White, 19 years of age, died at his home In Whtesburg, last night, from the effects of a wound received several days ago while handling shotgun. The young man was drilling with an old muzzle-loader, when it was accidentally discharged and a large load of buckshot entered his shoulder. The wound was not considered fatad but lock- jaw set in and before the arm could be amputated White died. He was the son of Captain James E. White, formerly stock agent of the Memphis and Charleston rail- way.
 John Howard and Ed Edwards, negroes, who claim to be from Mount Pleasant, Tenn, are in jail here for stealing a pair of fine mules in Limestone county. The negroes tried to sell the mules to gypsfes in this city, and were arrested by the po- ice on suspicion. Later in the day Chief Oyerton received a telegram from Sheriff Gilbert, of Athens, asking him to hold the men. The mules were stolen from farmer named Everett, near Athens.
 The management of the Merrimack mills expect to have the roof on the first mill by December l. The constructors have 300 men at work. and are in need of brick masons and laborers.
 Shelbyville, TenD., will probably have larger representation in the southern in- dustrial convention than any other city. Mayor Warren of that place, has ap- pointed a delegation of thirteen prominent citizens, to be headed by himself. Esquire W. b. Gout. chairman of the Bedford county court, has appointed delegation of seventeen to represent that body.
 Lieutenant Stogsdall, of the Tenth United States infantry, will come to Huntsville next Monday to establish recruiting office. e
The age-herald., 1899-10-08
OPENING UP MINES
On the Old Gate City Land Company
 Property.

William Jackson, of Brookside, has been appointed superintendent of the Alabama Iron and Development company at Gate City, the concern that absorbed the old Gate City Land company, and has opened up mines at three different places on the property. Under his direction the company has also put in big sand crusher near the old glass factory and resumed work in the chert pits.
The age-herald., 1899-10-08

For all of that class of disorders known as female diseases, Pe-ru-na is without rival, because it strikes at the source of these diseases. Pe-ru-na produces clean, healthy mucous membranes without which no woman can be strong or beau- tiful. The day has been when women, especially married women, expected to be haggard and sickly-that day has passed. No up-to-date woman can af- ford to deprive herself of remedy so important to her health and happiness. Fortuna is an ideal safeguard for the woman in all phases and periods of her life.
 "Health and Beauty" sent free to women only, by The Pe-ru-na Medicine Co.,, Columbus, Ohio.
The age-herald., 1899-10-08
Files His Report

Secretary of State McDavid has filed his annual report with the governor. The most notable feature of the financial statement of the office Is the exceptionally large amount that has been earned in the office during the past year in the way of fees for copying and affixing the great seal, these fees for one year amounting to more than 5000
 The secretary of state makes several im- portant recommendations to the governor, among them one that an expert be employ ed to straighten up the land record books, which are said to be in bad shape.
The age-herald., 1899-10-08

that Dr. Hartman cured me with Peru na."
 From early girlhood to the end of the child-bearing period, few women are en- tirely free from some degree of catarrh of the pelvic organs.
 Pe-ru-na is the only remedy so far devised by the medical profession to correctthis tendency. No woman should be without Fortuna. With Pe-ru-na the thousand and one ailments dependent upon catarrh of the pelvic organs can be wholly averted.
 Miss Emma Holmes, of 246 Chestnut street, station A, Chicago, H., writess
The age-herald., 1899-10-08

"I have been con vinced long ago that there is no medicine equal to Pe-ru-na. I think Pe-ru-na the best and most invig- orating medic i n e, and it certainly does full justice to what it is claimed to do. If only more women
 would try it tn e y xuAn1l 1ha
The age-herald., 1899-10-08

than l am now. re-
 ru-na has cured me. I was fifty-s @ V e n
 years old last Fri day and don't feel as if I could be more than twenty. I was sick for five To n g years. I doctored all t. h e time. Nothing helped me perma- nently until I heard of Dr. Hartman and
The age-herald., 1899-10-08

the Luzon islands will be faithful to you" he said, land ask of the American people that they be faithful and just to them."
 James D. Boyd spoke upon "Republican- ism in the South" and his address was re- ceived with much applause.
 The last address of the evening was made by Judge Holland J. Hamlin of Illinois, who spoke on the Patriotism of the West"
The age-herald., 1899-10-08
Football

At New Haven-Yale, 26; Bates, o. At polis-Princeton, 5; Cadets, o. At Albany-Columbia, 21; Union, 0. At mbridge-Harvard, 20; Weslyan, O. At Ithaca-Nornall, 12; Williams, 0.
The age-herald., 1899-10-08
'' 7Z' ; Cures Simple and Complicated COL IDS
cures Simple and Complicated

From the first flush of Fever to the most
 dangerous forms of Grip. From the first Chill or Shiver to dread
 Pneumonia
 From the first Hack or Cough to Bronchitis
 threatening the Lungs. From the first Tickle or Dryness of the
 Throat to Diphtheria- From Cold in the Head to the most violent
 Influenza or Catarrh. The first dose Restores the checked, circu- lation dndicated by chill or shiver), starts the blood coursing through the veins and so breaks up'' the Cold.
 For sale by all druggists, or sent on re- ceipt of price, 25c. and $1.00. Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co.,, Cor. William 6 John Sts., N. Y.
The age-herald., 1899-10-08
Respecting the M. c 0.

The officials of the Mobile & Ohio rail- road spent several hours in the city today making an inspection of the road on the new Montgomery division. The party in- cluded President E. L. Russell Superfnten- dent of Transportation J. N. Scale. Gen. eral Traffic Manager J. L. Poe, General Passenger Agent c. M. Shepherd, Division Superintendent Henry Fonde, Roadmaster E. P Hawkins and Division Attorney Will jam c. Fftts. The Mobile & Ohio has been operating its Montgomery division about fifteen months, and it has had wonderful growth in business. A double daily passen- ger service between Montgomery and Arte- sia, Miss, is soon to be inaugurated.
The age-herald., 1899-10-08

All of our drugs are new, fresh and gen- uine. Just bought to start great cut rate drug store. 2O09 Second avenue.
 WILLIAMS DRUG STORE.
The age-herald., 1899-10-08

10 o'clock Monday, October 9th, in our new store l012 2d avenue, ready for business.
 Hirsch's.
The age-herald., 1899-10-08

 Pruna heals  | ventin curing thesea affections
The age-herald., 1899-10-08

he cured me. I had been so sick, suf- fered almost death, vomiting three or four times daily, no strength, not able to walk, and now for one year. and half l
 have been well woman. People are surprised to see me so well. tell them
The age-herald., 1899-10-08
Tuo Mon Drovned

Little Rock, Ark, October 7.-Adam Bach, a prominent business man of Newport, and Claude N. Jones' of Louisville, Ky, were drowned in Bergen lake. near Newport. to- day, while fishing.
The age-herald., 1899-10-08

Our variety in fancy shirts is the talk of the town.
 Klotz. the Haberdasher.
The age-herald., 1899-10-08

The township trustees can tell, the exact amount which will be paid the several townships by multiplying the number Of children reported from a township by l05. The poll tax Is apportfoned to the town ships in the same amounts paid by each.
 It Is estimated that one-half of the chil- dren enumerated in the census attend the public schools. On this basis the children taking advantage of the public schools VIII receive $2.5O per capita, including the esti- mated poll tax.
 Superintendent Abercromlbie does not pro- pose that this increased school money shall go to waste. The old law requires that public schools must remain In session three scholastic months, and heretofore many of the schools in the rural districts have been taught only during the compulsory time This year the superintendent has instructed the county superintendents that no contract for teaching will be approved for a shorter period than four months, and he urges that the session be continued for five, six or nine months wherever the appropriation will permit. The present superintendent Is look ing closely to the advance of education in Alabama, and under his administration the state Is going to climb up from its pres ent position.
The age-herald., 1899-10-08
APPORTIONMENT OF
 PUBLIC MONIES Superintendent Abercrombie Has Completed This Work. VERY CREDITABLE INCREASE The Per Capita for School Children Last Year Was 73 Cents, While
 This Year it Will Reach
 About $l.3O
VERY CREDITABLE INCREASE

Age-Herald Bureau, Hotel Mabson, Mont gomery, October 7.-(Special )-Supernten dent of Education Abercrombie has com pleted the work of apportioning the public school monies for the year 1900, and his figures show a very creditabe increase in the per capita circulation. For the last two years the per capita for the school children has been 73 cents. This year it will reach about $1.S0, an increase of about 40 per cent For 1901 the per capita will again be increased as the special school tax would by the last legislature will then become available.
 The school census is required to be taken every two years. In 1897 the census showed a population of 619,S12 between the ages of and N years. The census taken in Au- gust this year shows a total school popu- laton of 6S5, ,S54.
 The auditor reports to the superinten- dent the following school fund available for 1900:
 Unappcrtioned balance from year
 ending October 1, 1899. ............$ .$105, ,964 10 Unexpended balance contingent
 fund.. ....... ......... 1712 Interest on Sixteenth section fund. 115,26061 Interest on valueless Sixteenth sec
 ton fund........ ........ ......... b,S2o.H Interest on surplus revenues.... :. 26,763.H Interest on school indemnity land
 fund. .... ....... ........ ....... 1,9S7.19 Fees received from examination of
 teachers.... ........ ........ ... 7,7s27s Less amount paid per diem state
 board examiners. .... ........ .... 225.Oo Less amount paid county superin-
 tendents .... ........ ........ .... 1,27O.oO
 $5,5T.73
 $5,5T.73 Appropriation for fiscal year be-
 ginning. October 1. 1S99 ... . .$45O, .0O Total w ...... ........... ..$710, ,795.69 Estimate poll tax ...... ....... $50 ,000. %
The age-herald., 1899-10-08
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[LzrrEs TO MRS. rrsKHAu NO. 4s.sovl
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[LzTrEs TO MRS PrSKHAH NO. 4s,sozl 1
 "DEAR FRIEND-A year ago was great sufferer from female weakness. My head ached all the time and would get so dizzy and have that all gone feeling in the stomach and was so nervous and restless that I did not know what to do with myself.
 My food did me no good and had a bad case of whites. Iwrote to you and after taking Lydia E. Pinkham,s vege- table Compound as directed, I can truly say that I feel like new woman and cannot tell you how grateful am to you.
 "I have recommended .Ito all my friends and have given it to my daughter who is now getting along splendidly. May you live many years to help our suffering sisters. ."-MRs. c. CARPENTER, 253 GRAND ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y.
 Over eighty thousand such letters as this were re- ceived by Mrs. Pinkham during 1897. Surely this is strong proof of her ability to help suffering women.
The age-herald., 1899-10-08
1912 Ed avenue, 10 o'clock Monday, October 9th, ready for business. Hirsch's.

aodden's Drug Store sells bulbs cheaper.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02

citizen owes to the community in which
ne lives demand other than personal con-
sideratons in determining such matter.
such situation seems TO confront me.
After an anxious desire to rightly deter
mine what I ought 70 do l have conclud-
ed to comply with your request, and al
low the use of my name.
asked; but that you may not be mislead
and that I may not be embarrassed in the
progress of the movement you have inaug-
urated not to honor or promote me. but
for what you conceive TO be the public
welfare, / must distinctly state TO you
that / will not enter upon any public or
private canvass. Whatever of contest
ensues you must carry on. II. after this
announcement and without effort on my
part, l should be named by the primary
and elected by the suffrages of my fellow
citizens, l would enter the Office untram-
melled
IF a majority should determine other
wise | would abide my place in private
life without bitterness. In either event.
gentlemen, accept the assurance of my ap-
probation of the honor you have done me.
Very truly. J. C. C. Black"
Ex-State Senator Charles A. Robbie has
announced his candidacy, and his friends
predict a vigorous campaign on his part
but many citizens stll hope that he may
withdraw and leave Maj. Black to sue
coed 10 the office without a contest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
MAI. BLACK ron MAYOR.
Personal Considerations Put Aside
and He VIII Rum.

Augusta, Ga. April lex Congressman
j. c. c. Black. in response to a published
petition with many signers, calling upon
him to allow the use of his name as the
peoples candidate for Mayor to fiji Mr..
Walshs uneXplred term, furnished to-
night the following reply for publication
in the morning:
"Gentlemen-Your request to allow the
Use of my name for the office of Mayor
was received late yesterday afternoon. IL
is well known that not very long ago I
voluntarily retired from public life. / have
no desire to re-enter It, The connection
OF my name with the mayoralty Of this
city was contrary to my wish, clearly ana
emphaticaly expressed to those who an
proa ched me on The subject. MY per-
sonal inelnatious are unchanged and urge
me most respectfully to decline compii-
ance with your request
II recognize, however that there are
times when the obligations which every