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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-03-09
chamberlain,s Cough Remedy.

This remedy is intended especially
for coughs, colds, Group, whooping
cough and influenza. 1t has become fam
GUS for its cures Of these diseases, over
large part of the civilized world. The
most tiattering testimonials have been
received, giving accounts of It's. good
works, Of the aggravating and persist
ent coughs it has cured; Of severe colds
that have yielded promptly to its sooth-
ing effects, and of the dangerous attacks
Of Group it has cured, often saving the
life Of the child. The extensive use of
it for whoopind cough has shown that it
robs that disease of all dangerous con-
sequences. 1t is especially priced by
mothers for their children, as it never
fails to effect a speedy cure, and be-
cause they have found that there is not
the least danger in giving it, even to
babies, as it contains nothing injurious.
Sold by j. L. Schultz.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-03-09

TuE NEws-5Oo year. So numbers
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-03-09

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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-03-09
WCH H.

Mr.. C. J. Gustafson, Of this place, has
been granted a patent for a steam and
water valve. So report G. A. Snow s.
Co, Patent Attorneys. at Washington.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-03-09
"The Old Farm House on the Hill -


We have have just received from the
publishers one of the greatest home
songs ever written, suitable for the pi-
auo or organ. Words and music by j..
w. Lerman 1t bids fair to have run
of million copies. The same is now
being sung in New York, Boston and
Philadelphia theatres with great ap-
plause. We print the first verse and
chorus:
There's a farmhouse l remember,
twas my chiidhood's happy home,
And I'll ne'er forget its scenes while
life shall last.
Oh! often wish that | could cross its
threshold as OF yOre,
And live once more the life that now
is past.
With father, kind and gentle, and dear
sainted mother, too,
Who always tried their duty to fulfill
| would that l were young again and
had them with me now
In that dear old roomy farmhouse on
the hill.
CHORUS.
To me it was a palace OF grandeur un
I surpassed
/ loved it when a child, love it still
And no greater Joy covet than to visi
once again
And live within that farmhouse oi
the bill.
Price so conts per copy. All readers
Of our paper will receive a copy Of it, b.
sending 90 cents in silver or postag
stamps, to the Union Mutual Music an
Novelty Co., No, 20 East 14th Street
New York.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-03-09

The NJ v WEEKLY TRIBUNE has Agricultural Department of
the highest merit al important the Nation
phensve end reliable market reports, able editorials interesting
Short stories scientific mechanical information, illustrated fashion
articles pictures and Is instructive and entertaining to
lsrv member Of every family.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-03-09

mANTED-SEVERAL TRUSTWOR-
thy persons in this state 70 manage
our business in their own and near
bv counties IL is mainly Office work
conducted at home. Salary straight
5000 a year and Xpenses-dehnite boz
ma fde, no more, no less salary. Month
In SIS. References. Enclose seli-ad-
dressed stamped envelope, Herbert +.
Hess. Prest. Dept NJ, Chicago
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-03-09

THE NEWS gives YOU all the political social kepr you
you in touch with your nghbo and friends the farm and
l.; the village informs local prices farm products
on crops prospects for rh and bright newsy
come and indispensable weekly visitor your home fresde
The age-herald., 1899-04-22
HON. B. M, ALLEN
Will Be Presented to Elks as Candidate
 for Exalted Ruler.

The name of Hon. B. M. Allen, of this city, will be presented to the Grand Lodge of Elks at their next meeting in St. Louis as a candidate for the office of Grand Ex- alted Ruler.
 This is the highest office within the gift of the order. and MT. Aliens friends claim that he is justly entitled to the honor. A committee, has been appointed from the local order to draft a resolution formally announcing MT. Allen as candidate and large number of his Birmingham brothers and friends will go to the meeting to aid his candidacy. MT. Allen is now serving as grand trustee, and has held nearly all of the offices of the order. He will be run as the south's candidate, and the southern lodges will vote for him as a unit. It is thought that Dixie is entitled to the honor this time, and MT. Aliens chances are very favorable. He has received many promises of support from the west, and expects the New England states to vote solidly for him.
 A majority of the members of the Bir- mingham lodge will attend the convention, and will carry along a band. The same band that made such a reputation at the Indianapolis convention two years ago will probably be engaged, and will add to the Allen cause with sweet strains from Dixie.
 A large sum or money VIII De expended on the trip, and the lodge Is now making arrangements for several entertainments which will be given to raise the necessary funds.
 It is announced that baseball game will be played between the Flats" and "Leans' of the lodge within the next week or two. The score cards, which are being prepared, will be of extraordinary size in order that the fans might intelligently keep the score, which may assume enormous proportions. for places on the teams, which will be picked to enter the baseball arena. In all probability Paul Giiardoni and Frank Arri- co, having had unlimited experience. will do the battery work for the 'Fats." while
The age-herald., 1899-04-22
COUNTY PRINTING
One Contract Awarded to Home Con
 cern.

There has been much uneasiness among the printers and binders of Birmingham in regard to the county printing under the new board of revenue.
 At a recent meeting of the board com- mittee representing the printing interests made a strong appeal to the members to keep the county printing lat home"
 After listening to the appeal of the com mittee it was decided to ask bids on all printing and to award the contract to the lowest bidder.
 requlsition for stationery and other printing from the probate judge was sub mitted for bids, which were opened last night by Fergus w. Mccarthy, clerk of the board, and awarded to the Dispatch Printing company for $755O. The only out side bidder was the George D. Bernard company of St. Louis, whose bid for the same work was $9975. or just S20.25 more than the lowest Birmingham bid.
The age-herald., 1899-04-22
NICK JAMBRO
 FINED $50 For MurderousIy AssauIting a Woman-Other News
 of the Courts.

The criminal court was engaged almost the entire day yesterday in the trial of Nick Jambro, an Italian charged with a murderous assault on Mollie Langston, a white woman which occurred about one year ago in a building in South Twentieth street.
 Jambro became enraged at the woman. so 1t is claimed, and arming himself with pistol. tried to get in her room. Mrs. Kill dron, friend of the woman, tried to pre- vent him from entering the door, where upon he shot her, and then turning to the Langston woman. who was lying on a couch, he shot her also, one bullet taking effect in the groin.
 Jambro was indicted by the grand jury in two cases, and shortly after was tried and convicted, the jury assessing a fine of $500 and cost which he worked out at Coalburg. At the expiration of his sentence he was held to answer the two cases which were tried yesterday, resulting in his conviction, the jury assessing a fine of $50.
 Joe Mitchell was placed upon trial on the charge of robbery, but the evidence against him was of such fiimsy nature that Assistant Solicitor Mcqueen agreed to the general charge for the defendant.
 Circuit Court
 Claude McDaniel has filed suit in the cir cult court against the Birmingham Trac- ton Company for s1O,OOO damages for per- sonal injuries alleged to have been sus- tained in collision on the Gate City line, which occurred on July 24, 1898.
 Mcdaniel was a motorman in the employ of the defendant company, and alleges in his complaint that he was standing on the front platform of his car when the collis- ion occurred, and was thrown back against one of the seats with great force, injuring his spine and otherwise bruising him. Neg ligence on the part of the superintendent and other employees of the company is the charge on which the action is based.
 United States Court
 The contempt proceeding instituted by D. Fl. Niblet against Rance Ramsey and J. L. Brake for refusing to obey an injunction issued by Charles Turner, referee in bank ruptcy, was taken up in the United States court yesterday, but finally went over until this morning
 The mandamus proceedings instituted by A. w. Trigg against Charles Turner, ref cree in bankruptcy, for using specified blanks, was argued and submitted.
 D. J. Andrew and Jim Ellis were adjudi- cated bankrupts, and orders of reference entered.
The age-herald., 1899-04-22
CRAP NUMBERS UNLUCKY
Eleven Negroes Fined $7 Each for Play
 ingthe Game.

Judge Feagin's opposition to the festive game of craps was aptly illustrated in the inferior court yesterday when he fined "eleben' shooters "seben'' dollars apiece, with 50 cents additional thrown in for good measure.
 This strong combination of facts and figures" was merely coincident, and was in no wise the result of a preconcerted plan to ''fall off on the part of his honor, who assessed the usual fine regardless of the fact that the Tuck numbers" were made to go back on the boys.
 The negroes were arrested in a room in Twenty-seventh street, near First ave- nue by Officers Hamilton and Devine, and were greatly interested in the game. when the officers burst in upon them.
 John Williams was taxed $15 and thirty days extra for two pounds of butter which he was charged with stealing separately.
 Phoebe Reece and Mann LnSay, trespass- CTS, were let off with fine of $5 each.
 Will Davis, charged with disorderly con- duct, got the usual $7.50 fine.
The age-herald., 1899-04-22
THE PRICE WAS 9a U $2O,OOO PER MILE
Tennessee Company Got Con-
 sideration of $1,l25,000,
BESIDES SPECIAL PRIVILEGES
From L. & N. and Southern for Sixty Miles of Track-Further Details of Trade That Has Excited
 So Much Comment.

The Tennessee company or the Birming- ham Southern Railroad company received s2o, 900 per mile for their railroad property l sold to the Louisville and Nashville and l Southern railway.
 This road is now the joint property of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville. The terms of the trade which has created 50 much talk in railroad circles for the past few days provide that the Tennessee Coal and Iron company shall be given spe- cial facilities of all kinds which will natur- ally be of great benefit to that company The consideration on the other side was the
 payment of s20,00o per mile for the proper
 ty, the entire amount being $1,i25,OOe. This
 Is to be paid in cash, or securities of equal value The Tennessee officials are very
 jubilant over the trade they have made,
 declaring it to be the most advantageous
 contract the company has closed in many
 years. On the other hand, the Louisville
 and Nashville and Southern are equally well pleased and have now removed the troublesome thorn which has been irritat- ing their business for long time. Could Have Reached Blocton. It will be remembered this little road was formerly the property of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, and was not originally under separate charter, but as they wanted to make several additions to the road they secured an independent charter and named the road the Birming-
 ham Southern. By the addition of
 eighteen miles of track this road would have reached Blocton. The Tennessee com pany intended making the necessary addi-
 ton and it was then the two larger roads began to get worried. If the Birmingham Southern ever reached Blocton they knew that 1t would interfere seriously with their freight business and cause some lively com petition which was far from desirable.
 President Spencer of the Southern and President Smith of the Louisville and Nash vile held a long conference in this city some weeks ago and as result thereof the trade was finally made and they now con
 trol the property.
 The Birmingham Southern consists of about sixty miles of track, the majority of which is side-track. The road owns a number of terminal facilities, however, which have been eagerly sought by other railroad companies.
 The cat is at last out of the bag and many of the mysterious circumstances
 which have been exciting railroad circles for some time can now be explained. The deal has been closed and within few days the much talked of Birmingham Southern will have been transferred to its new owners
The age-herald., 1899-04-22
OUT IN FORGE
Was Society at the Fleetwood Recep-
 tion at Talladega.

Talladega, April H.-(Special.)- .)-Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Fleetwood gave one of the sea- sons most delightful receptions last even- ing in honor of their guest, Miss Marion Moore, of Chicago. The house was beauti- fully decorated, and Talladega society was out in force.
 At Kymulga, on the 18th instant, J. M Hendricks, of this city, led to the marriage altar Miss Lockey Baker They will be at home for the present at the Central hotel.
 There is little ripple of dissatisfaction among the members of the Talladega Ri- fes over the appointment of some non- commissioned officers by Captain c. L. Sit- ton. Some fifteen or twenty men rendered their resignations on this account Cap tain Sitton called the company together last night and explained the situation to his men in a straightforward manner, say ing that he made the appointments for what he thought to be the best advantages of the company. It is thought that the matter will be smoothed over at the next meeting.
 Realizing that small, good-paying indus tries make town. some of the citizens are considering the advisability of building wooden-ware factory here.
 The fall in the sale of fertilizers and the increased sale of improved farm machinery Is noticed here this year.
The age-herald., 1899-04-22
-------- Funny Fest of a Fire Escape

A crowd on Twentieth street was highly amused yesterday morning at the perform ance of an experiment testing a new fire escape.
 The escaping apparatus consist of plain hemp rope, with a band attached which goes under the escaper's arm. The rope is attached to every window in the building and when the fire breaks out all that is necessary is to put the band under your arm and jump out. In some way the force is broken and the jumper slides gradually to the ground.
 The agent for the apparatus has been here for some days and yesterday induced Chief Mullen, of the fire department, to test it on the Metropolitan hotel. A crowd soon assembled and everything was ready except some man to be the fire victim.
 Finally Victor Cugin, clerk at the Metro poltan, decided to attempt the feat from one of the upper windows. After several bluff starts he turned loose and came wriggling down the rope. MT. Cugin says he got considerably scared, but he couldn't stop and had to keep coming. Finally, with two blistered hands he landed on the side walk, the crowd enjoying the trip much more than Vie" MT. Cugin says the ex- pertinent was a success.
The age-herald., 1899-04-22
HANDS OFF
British Vice-Counsul at Mobile Drops
 Lacey Case.

A letter received by Chief Mcdonald of the police department, yesterday, indicates that the British vice consul at Mobile, who was appealed to by George Lackey, pris- oner In the city jail, will take no hand in the case.
 Lackey was arrested some weeks ago, charged with the larceny of an overcoat from an office in the Alabama National bank building. He was tried before Judge reagin, convicted and heavily fined. He claims to be an English subject, and wrote to the British ambassador at Wash- ington and the British vice consul at Mo- bile, requesting them to assist him in se- curing his release.
 A. s. Benn, British vice consul at Mobile, responded promptly, and several letters have been received in regard to the case. The following is a copy of the letter re- ceived by Chief Mcdonald yesterday:
 British Vice Consulate,
 Mobile, Ala, April 20, 1899. T. c. Mcdonald, Esq, Chief of Police Bir- mingham, Ala:
 Dear Sir: I beg to thank you for your kindness in writing me so fully regarding George Lackey, and don't think I need trouble you any further in the matter. l am, sir, yours truly,
 A. 8. BENN,
 British Vice Consul Lackey also received a letter from Mr. Benn, but refused to make it's contents pub lie.
The age-herald., 1899-04-22
The Denek Concert M onday

Many seats for Denck's concert at Seals hall Monday night have been already sold md the prospects for a crowded house are zattering. Seats can be reserved at Seals Bros without extra charge Miss Houston to sing two of her greatest songs, and he piano numbers by the famous virtuoso i'll include works by Beethoven (Moonlight sonata), Mendelssohn, Chopin, Liszt and other master composers.
 MT. Denck like other distinguished pianists, is both fine classic player and a fine interpreter of romantic music. He loves Beethoven and he plays Beethoven in 8 style that satisfies the critics, while in Chopin and Liszt he is exceptionally bril- liant
 His concert Monday night will probably be the last that he will give here this sea- son.
The age-herald., 1899-04-22
The Call Not \ Surprise

Huntsville April pecial)-Governor Johnston's call for an extra session Of the legisla ture to repeal the call Tor consti- tutional convention was not a surprise to democrats here It is claimed that Madi- son county will give large majority In favor of a convention if the question IS voted upon. However, the countys repre- sentatives in the legislature diner. senator Pulley favors repeal. Representative Wal. lace has announced that he will rose against repeal, and Representative Lyle says he is willing to be governed in his action by petitions or mass meetings. The thirteen delegates from Madison county to the recent state convention voted solidiy for a constitutional convention.
The age-herald., 1899-04-22
s. A. DUNCAN
Will Continue to Have Charge ofPostar
 Affairs in This District.

8. A. Duncan, who as special agent of tho Postal Telegraph company. has been acting superintendent of this telegraph dis trict since the death of MT. Childress since last February has been appointed assistant general superintendent of the southern di- vision, with headquarters at Atlanta J. w. Rates, of Richmond is the general su- perlntendent of the division and MT. Dun cans position will be, it is understood, CO., ordinate with that of the general superin- tendent.
 There will be no appointment of general superintendent of this district for some time to come MT. Duncan will continue to have charge of the gpffice here until a superintendent is appointed. MT. Duncan Is one of the best known telegraph men in the country.
The age-herald., 1899-04-22
CAUSED MUCH EXCITEMENT
The Attempted P Poisoning of the Ham
 mon Family.s

scottsboro, April n-(Special.) )-The poisoning of M. N. Hammon, his son and a hired boy on the place few days ago caused considerable excitement They came in from work, and all drank some water in the bucket on the back porch and were taken very sick. It is thought some one put poison in the water. Mrs. Hammon was so overcome with fright that she faint ed and lay prostrate on the floor for sev- eral hours before any one discovered the situation. Mir. Hammon Is a well-to-do farmer living near here.
 Chancery court will meet hero the first Monday in May. The docket is the lightest for some time.
 William M. Naples, prominent farmer of tbis section, died of heart disease Thurs dat. He represented Jackson county in the legislature several times.
 Rev pr. w. T. Andrews of Florence, Ala, assisted by Rev. I. B. Sargent, will begin a series of meetings at the Methodist church here at an early date.
The age-herald., 1899-04-22

Dr. Ed Drennen and Lew Lazarus will likely officiate for the Leans" The game will be hoty contested The umpire has not yet been chosen, as there are no ap- plicants for the place. He will be well guarded, and no one need have fears for his safety.
 The Odd Fellows anniversary comes on the 18th of this month, and the Birmingham lodges are making preparations to have a celebration. A reception will be held in Magnolia hall on Wednesday night. and some kind of entertainment will follow. A committee is working on program, but exactly what will be done has not as yet been given out.
The age-herald., 1899-04-22
Claude N. Lacey Appointed i.

The board of revenue has reappointed Claude N. Lacey to the Jefferson county scholarship in the Mobile Medical College, which Is the medical department of the State University. MT. Lacey was awarded the scholarship four years ago, and his reappointment is in conformity to the law.
The age-herald., 1899-04-22
Teachers at oahman

oakman, April -QSpeciai) 1.-The Walker County Teachers institute met at oakman this morning. Quite large number Of teachers were enrolled and they are com ing OH all trains. The morning programme was carried over to afternoon. Most of tho teachers on the programme arc present and several teachers from different parts of the state. Superintendent Argo Is in the chair, and the institute promises to be Q great success.
The age-herald., 1899-04-22
Fire at Florence

Florence, April H-(Special.)-At an early hour yesterday morning fire destroyed the restaurant of A. Sax and damaged the building occupied by Blair's saloon adjoin- ing. The Sax building was of corrugated iron. and insured for s10O. No insurance on stock of confeetien. The saloon building loss was fully covered by insurance.
The age-herald., 1899-04-22
No More Money for Hounds

Sheriff O'Brien recently filed a bill for $50 for two months service for keeping the dogs" which was regularly filed with other claims, but when 1t was reached in the regular order of business it was disallowed by the board. which means that as the governing body of the county no more money will be paid out of the treasury for bloodhound service"
 The dogs are the private property of Sheriff O'Brien, who, in card published shortly after Cowan's report was made public, stated that 1t required the services of one man to keep the dogs in proper condition to be used at a moments notice, which, with other incidental expenses, was about covered by the amount which he charged the county.
 A forcble illustration of the need of dogs was presented to an Age-Herald reporter yesterday afternoon in the sheriffs office when Judge J. T. Garretson rushed into the office and stated that he had just received telephone message from his home in Seventh avenue between Twenty-second and Twenty third street that the servants house in his back yard had been entered and the servants trunk robbed of $40 or $50 which she had saved from her wages.
 Wanted the Dogs at Once
 Colonel Garretson asked that the dogs be sent at once to trail the burglars, but was politely told by the sheriff that "the dogs had been mustered out"
 The pack contains number of high priced bloodhounds and the discontinuance of the services means a considerable loss to Sheriff OBrien in the matter of catching law breakers.
The age-herald., 1899-04-22
BLOOD HOUNDS
 MUSTERED OUT Board of Revenue Refuses to
 Support Them. TURNED DOWN SHERIFF BILL Fight on Them Was Started by the Gov ernor in His Message to Legislature on Abolishment of Court of
 County Commissioners. 
TURNED DOWN SHERIFF BILL

The county dogs have been mustered out of service and the office of master of the hounds' abolished by the action of the board of revenue. in refusing to allow the claim of Sheriff Frank P O. Brien for this service, which has heretofore been allowed by the county commissioners.
 It will be remembered that in his special message to the legislature recommending that the court of county commissioners of Jefferson county be abolished the governor referred rather sarcasticaly to this item from Examiner Cowans report. which he stated had been allowed with others by the commissioners without the slightest color of law"