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The age-herald., 1899-09-28
BIG PIG IRON llbH WILL LOCATE ll5fE
Rogers, Brown 6 Co. EStabh
 Branch House.
DO ENORMOUS BUSINESS
The Sales of Pig Iron by This Concern Amounted to More Than One Million Tons During
 Last Year

The most important fact of the hour in the development of Birmingham and the mineral region of Alabama is the opening in this city of a branch office of Rogers, Brown & Co.,, who are among the largest and most powerful pig iron agents in the world. There have been rumors for several weeks that this powerful firm would take the step of such great importance to Bif- mingham.
 D. B. Meacham, of Cincinnati, a member of the firm of Rogers, Brown X Co.,, came to the city two or three days ago. and is at the Morris. It has been nearly two years since MT. Meacham's latest previous visit and he expresses himself as greatly impressed with the wonderful develop ments during that time, especially at Ensley. He also notices the evidence of enlarged business that has been brought about by the activity of iron.
 Over One Million Tons
 As an indication showing the trend of trade, Mr. Meacham states that while the tonnage of sales of pig iron by his firm in 1898 was slightly over one million tons which was then unprecedented, they sold during the first eight months of this year more than one million tons and the volume of their business continues in about the same proportions.
 Rogers, Brown & Co.,, are quite largely interested in furnace properties in the north and east, but of late have been turn ing the attention of themselves and friends to developing the extraordinary latent re- sources of the south.
 In order to be more closely identified with the southern trade they have estab- lshed offices at Birmingham, in the Steiner bank building, and have secured w L. Sims & Go. as representatives. Charles A. Sillman, of that firm, who Is well known here, will devote his entire at tention to the interests of Rogers, Brown & Co., in their lines. which embrace pig iron, coke, coal and ore.
 Enhancing Values Striking evidence of the enhancing values of iron and steel is found in an occurrence of yesterday. A western firm of dealers in old rails informed a Birmingham company that they had 800 tons of old steel rails in good condition and asked for a bid. The local company immediately sent an offer of $25 ton for the lot. The reply came back from the west that the rails had been sold at s3O a ton. About a year ago the price for such rails was $10 ton.
The age-herald., 1899-09-28
MEETING FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION
Will be Held to Discuss Arrangements
 for Next Festival

President Bowron will, in the next few days call meeting of the Birmingham May Festival association to discuss the plans of next years festival. It is proposed to begin the work early in order that the choruses may be thoroughly trained and everything be in readiness.
 Prof. Benjamin Guckenberger, the music al director of the associa tion, who so suc- cessfully conducted last years festival, will have entire charge of the work, and will no doubt achieve greater honors.
 The May festival has become a fixed in- stitution, and under the able direction of Professor Guckenberger and the other of- iicers of the association will bring Birming ham into prominence as a musical centre.
The age-herald., 1899-09-28
MISS LEONE WEAR DEAD
Daughter of Cumberland Presbyterian Minister Who Once Resided Here

A private telegram was yesterday re- ceved announcing the death in Paducah Ky, of Miss Leone L. Wear, daughter of Rev and Mrs. Robert D. Wear, formerly of this city.
 pr. Wear was pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, corner Eighteenth street and Fifth avenue, and removed to Paducah about nine months ago to take charge of a church in that city. His daughter was at the time a member of the graduating class of the Birmingham semi nary and remained here until the close of the session when she received her di- ploma
 She was just budding into young woman- hood, and the news of her untimely taking away will bring grief to the hearts of her many friends in Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1899-09-28
Fire in a Tenement House

At O clock last night fire was discovered in two story tenement house in Avenue II between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets. The kitchen and part of the roof was destroyed The damage will not ex- ceed $25O The house was the property of Clara Spalding, and was occupied by two families of negroes. The Southside depart ment answered the call and soon had the flames extinguished.
The age-herald., 1899-09-28
Press Club Meets Today

The Press club will hold its regular meet ing this afternoon at o'clock at State Fair headquarters, and all members are urged to be present, as it is currently reported that collaborating refreshments will be served with the compliments of a well known gentleman.
The age-herald., 1899-09-28
THE LADIES

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with which ladies may Syrup of Figs, under all conditions, makes it their favorite remedy. To get the true and genuine ar ticle look for the name of the California Fig Syrup Co.,, printed near the bottom of the package. For sale by all druggists.
The age-herald., 1899-09-28
NEW SCHEDULE TO JACKSONVILLE

The new schedule in effect via the Gen. tral of Georgia Railway makes close con- nection at Macon with the Dixie Flyer for Jacksonville, giving first-class sleeping car service and fast time. Solon Jacobs. Con- merciai Agent, 2015 First Avenue.
The age-herald., 1899-09-28
First Story Teller Knocked Out

First Story Teller Knocked out
 The first story teller was knocked out completely and an old confederate took the floor.
 q actually saw a rattlesnake as big as a log" he began, "and at first we all thought it was a log until 1t began to crawl"
 He was interrupted by an inquiry as to inc location of the place where this sight was furnished.
 'It was in a small island in Florida he replied. And by the way I never saw as many snakes on one island in my life. It was just alive with them. A crowd of us had camped on the shore of creek oppo- site the small strip of land and one day when the wind was blowing from the camp we went over in boat and set the woods on fire You never saw anything like It, Before we could row back to camp 1t LOOK all we could do with paddles and guns to keen the snakes out of the boat: The water was just covered wih them.
 Abont this time Officer Nix walked in. For a few minutes he listened attentlVely to the stories from snake experts ana then joined in the discussion.
 ..I don't know much about snakes, sald Mir. Nix. "but l want to tell you one that MT. Mingea told me about turtles.
 Mr. Mingea began to offer some explana- t;on but the officer would not be inter rrnted and continued: "Iie says that he orce had a turtle that was almost per- fectlv trained This turtle came into his yard one day, and he immediately began to pet it. The visitor was of the logger head variety, and took well to ms sur- roundings It would eat out of the trough with the chickens, and soon became as gentle as a dog Mingea fell In love with his pet and it soon began to Follow hlm Everywhere he would go the turtle was right behind him. One day he carried the clothes to the washwoman and the turtle followed him. He then hit upon a great scheme, and it worked. By this time tho pet had grown until 1t weighed live hun- dred pounds. Within a week 1t was so well trained that the clothes would be placed on his back in a basket and he would carry them all the way to the spring without losing a single article. one day one of the neighbors met MT. Mingea and asked him if he had changed wash women. No, l have not. Why?' an- SNefeu hlDStd. wen, saw soui tuiIi- going to the river today, replied the neigh bor Mingea immediately started to the river. and when he reached the bank noth- ing could be seen of the turtle, but the clothes basket was floating down the stream He. started out to follow 1t, and when he reached an opening in the bushes the old turtle was seen summing on big rock. with the basket still on his back"
 No one could stand for this, and the crowd dispersed, wondering if they had been read ing from Baron Munchausen.
The age-herald., 1899-09-28
ANN0 S.

Andrew w. Burgin, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to action of democratic party.
The age-herald., 1899-09-28

Hoods Sarsaparilla cures catarrh by scl- entifically attacking the disease through .he blood.
The age-herald., 1899-09-28

The handsome new auditorium will open Friday night with the great scenic produc- tion, Remember the Mane." The same attraction is booked for Saturday matinee and night The auditorium has been beau- tifuly finished on the interior. and is now one of the most modern play houses in the south. The opening attraction is a play based upon the leading events of the Span ish- American war.
 Lincoln J. Carter, its author. has a world wide fame as a past master of stage mechanism-to read the list of scenic effecst in one play alone would tend to prove this. In the new, stirring and powerful Ameri- can play written by MT. Carter, he has de- vised and executed the following life-like effects:
 The entrance of the battleship Maine into Havana harbor. The explosion of the Maine. The old wine vault, with it's falling foundations; the destruction of a Spanish fort by an American she'll and, to top off thls list nothing less than Dewey's de- struction of the Spanish fleet, and the bombardment of Manila. Most managers are satisfied with one effect to play, and here are five in one play alone, and done as only this master hand of effects for the stage can do them.
The age-herald., 1899-09-28
g a'a MECHANICS STRIKE HAS BEEN SETTLED Carpenters Will Return to Wore
 Saturday. AN AGREEMENT REACH That Nine Hours Shall C. ing Day and Thst ..#=#. Shall Have R gh 5 Sol
 Their Ovn
AN AGREEMENT GEAGaaa

The carpenter ing of the past.
 An agreement was trH8 tched be- tween the Contractors an> flders' asso- citation and Carpenters and Joiners union No. 5, whereby the carpenters will be granted a nine hour day beginning Satur- day, the right being reserved to the con- tractors to name their own foreman. The question of wages which was made an issue in the original demand of the car penters, vas left out of the agreement, it being the opinion of both parties that the question will adjust itself.
 Held a Conference Committees from the organizations met yesterday at 9.3O o'clock in the rooms of the Builders and Traders Exchange. cor ner Nineteenth street and Third avenue, and after lengthy session effected a set clement of the existing differences. The situation was thoroughly discussed and there was little difficulty in getting together, inasmuch as both sides were will ing to give and take.
 The agreement was signed by both com mittees, the full text of which is as follows+ 'It is hereby agreed between the Contractors and Builders association of Birmingham, Ala, on the one hand and Carpenters and Joiners' union No. 10, on the other that:
 "First-From and including Saturday, September 90, 1899, nine hours shall con- stitute a days work.
 "Second-That the choice of foremen upon all jobs shall be entirely at the option of the contractors.
 "Signed this 27th day of September, 1899.
 For the contractors:
 "C. c. WENZEL,,
 FALLEN J. KREBS,
 "C, w FRICKHOEFFER,
 "G. A. GIBSON,
 NORMAN KER,
 "Committee." "For Carpenters and Joiners' union No. D:
 "J. P. OGLETREE,
 "F G. HOWARD,
 "F. JUDGE,
 CT. c. ELLIOTT,
 "E. E. FRISELLs "Committee."
 A New Organization It will be noted that the agreement was signed with the Contractors and Builders association and not with the Builders and Traders Exchange, the former organiza- tion being an outgrowt'h of the strike. The Builders and Traders Exchange is composed not only of contractors and builders, but of material men and others not directly interested in labor questions and it was decided to form sub-organiza- ton composed exclusively of builders and contractors The new organiza ton will not interfere with or weaken the exchange which was organized for the purpose of advancing the interests of its members and not to deal with labor questions. The settlement of the strike is hailed with delight by both the contractors and carpenters, and it is believed that the ami cable adjustment of the difficulties has brought the two organizations closer to- gether, which will therefore prevent any further disa greement.
 While the agreement is not effective un- til Saturday, many of the carpenters have already returned to work, and peace again reigns supreme.
The age-herald., 1899-09-28

Best value for 5 cents. A Texie Cigar.
The age-herald., 1899-09-28

Invigorating and refreshing beer.
The age-herald., 1899-09-28

Among the male members of the company of Frederick Warde, who stars this season, supported by MT. and Mrs. Clarence M Brune, are Charles Herman, recently lead ing man of the "Modjeska' company; Frank Hennig, for many years leading man for the lamented Keene Alexander Me Kenzie, late leading man for Robert Downing; John Sturgeon, once leading man of the Booth and Barrett combination, and Harry C. Barton who for fifteen years has been prominently associated with Warde himself. It is probable that so strong a caste as this has never before ap- peared in legitimate repretoire.
 This company will be seen at O'Brien' $ opera house next Monday night, on which occasion they will produce Henry Guy Carletons romantic play, "The Lion $ Mouth"
The age-herald., 1899-09-28
AN x TO
 POLICE FORGE
iaie.a o1ake Captured by Mr.
 G5ileS and Chief Austin.
YER MINGEA IS GUARDIAN
Debut of New Member Brings Up Won derful Stories of Reptiles - One That Had His Fangs Pulled
 Every Twelve Months

A new member in the shape of a small rattlesnake, has been added to the police department. Police Commissioner Ghiles and Chief Austin found a child playing with the rattler in Avondale park yester- day For fear the child would be bitten they captured the reptile and placed it in soda water bottle. In this shape the visitor was brought to police headquarters.
 Patrol Driver Mingea was appointed guardian for the young rattler, and his training will begin tomorrow. The opera ton of extracting his fangs will take place early in the morning. No assistant can be secured, so MT. Mingea will do the job un- attended. Now exactly how this is to be done is a much discussed question around the warden's office. MT, Mingea claims that he will force his pet to bite a silk handichief He will then jerk the end of the handkerchief and out will come the poisonous fangs The trouble is the train- CT can get no one to hold the other end of the snake.
 A crowd gathered around the new stove in the wardens office last night and went into a heated and lengthy discussion to what was best to be done. One claimed that a piece of buckskin should be used in the dental work, while another preferred pinchers. Presently an old officer sitting in the corner said that extracting the fangs would do no good at all.
 Wouldn't Do Any Good
 "I tell you he'll be poison anyhow" he exclaimed. And another thing: those fangs will still be poison after they are extra cated. I've seen lots of pet snakes and know something about them. Once 1 knew a man" Here the crowd began squaring itself for a snake story.
 "As 1 said," continued the old gentleman, "I once knew a man who was bitten through the boots by a rattesnake. The fang did not strike his person but was broken off in the leather. A year after that another map put on these boots and his legs was scratched by the broken tooth. Inflammation set in from the scratch and the poison entered his blood. Within a week he was dead. Gentlemen, it won't do to monkey with rattesnakes.3 Everyone was afraid to look incredulous, as this thing had actually been seen. So to break the monotony one of the party advanced the theory that rattlesnakes fangs would grow out again within eleven months.
 q once knew of a man." said he, "who had pet rattlesnake and he had to eX- tract the fangs every twelve months. The snake was very intelligent and after it grew to full size, as regular as Christmas came he would go to a little tool box and come waddling to it's master with a small pair of plyers ready to have the operation performed
The age-herald., 1899-09-28

There will be much interest in the en- gagement of Mile. Eff at OBrien's opera house on next Tuesday. The unflagging fun and vivacty of Mile. Eff, it's novel theme, it's flavor of Parisian piquancy and the Pearl Evelyn-Harry Allen combine to make it one of the most popular frivoties of the season.
The age-herald., 1899-09-28
~THE PLAY0

Tonight at O 'Brien's opera house. George ". Monroe will be the attraction in his new play, Mrs B. Shaughnessey." Without doubt George Monroe takes first place upon the stage when it comes to de- lineating "Biddys" for his name has been so long inseparably linked with impersona- tions of Hibernian ladies who answer to the name of Bridget" that whenever the name of Bridget is called upon the stage an audience invariably think of Monroe.
 "The Purple Lady will be the attraction at O'Brien's opera house on tomorrow night It was written by Sydney Rosen- field, and New Workers considered it the best cure for the blues seen there in years. The case is made up of some of the best players in this country, and includes among others that clever comedian, MT. Frank Hatch, dainty Theresa Maxwell, c. H. Robertson, Phil Mccarthy, Louise Me- Intosh Henry Stocllbridge, Josephine Foy, Laura Nelson Hall, Edith Ives and Lillian Avann.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-03-30
Poultry Points.

1t takes about three months to grow
a broiler
Broilers shrink about a half pound
each when dressed.
Forty dressed ducklings are packed
in a barrel for shipment.
The duck averages 10 dozen eggs in
about seven months laying.
Build the house 10 by 10 feet for 10
fowls, and the yard 10 times larger.
Duckllngs are marketed at Ave
pounds weight, which they attain In
ten weeks.
Thirteen eggs are considered sit.
ting, though many breeders are now
giving 10.
Ten dozen eggs year is the aver.
age estimate given as the production
of the hen.
About four dozen eggs are given as
an average for the annual output Of
the turkey.
Duck feathers sell at 40 cents per
pound goose feathers bring double the
amount.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-03-30

How to Pull Posts.
Take two pieces 2xG, 5 feet long. ana
bolt together as shown; spread at DOT
tom 3 feet. at top 6 inches. and rounu
out the angles so that the chain Will
not stick or get fast in pulling. Take
a good strong log chain with large
hook and slip-noose 1t around the BOT
tom of the post as shown in the picture
and draw snug so it will not slip. place
your 2X6 triangular fulcrum at an
angle. against the post experience will
tell you when you are right, pass the
chain up the post and through the
notch. give the horses 8 or 10 feet Of
chain and let them go. If you have
many to pull. commence at one end Of
the line and pull toward the next post;
this will bring the horses about right
for the next; no turning or backing.
Two good men can pull as fast as they
can move the puller and make the
hitch.
A correspondent of the Ohio Farmer
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-03-30

A farmer who discarded his old farm
yard fowls and started afresh with a
few thoroughbreds says that he aver.
ages as many eggs year now from
his twenty and thirty firstc,ass chick.
ems as he formerly did from his old
flock of seventy-five to 100. says cor
respondent Of the Bangor (MeD Com
mercial. That was the average size of
his flock when he pinned his faith to
the old mongrels which had descended
to him from long line of mixed an
cestors with no particular variety Of
blood In them. They We're the common
barnyard chickens which we see on so
many farms. The owner kept the flock
up between fifty and 100 year after
year. selling or eating about fifty every
fall and winter.
In the summer time the entire flock
laid enough eggs to keep the basket
moderately full, and sometimes few
could be sold at prices that left very
little profit. One year the owner tried
to keep account of the cost of feeding
them. and the result was that he de-
cided to kill them all off. They did not
pay for their keep.
After that he purchased few fancy
breeds. He fed them carefully and
regularly, and gave them good quar-
tiers. He started in with a dozen and
gradually raised the number to TWEEN
ty-five. and every year he raises few
more. He sells few when anybody
wants few thoroughbreds, and he
gets good prices for them.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-03-30

at its outer edge, as seen in Fig. =.
There Is no bottom to the rest OF the
coop, and the lower end has a hinged
door, and Is also covered with one inch
mesh of wire netting.
When very cold, the door can be shut
up tight and the chicks will have a
warm run on the ground outside the
Stats. When it is warmer the end door
can be dropped, giving a protected run,
but plenty of fresh air. The hen can be
let out into this run when desired. 4
cloth can be thrown over the glass at
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-03-30

for storing potatoes and rots These
pits are much better than keeping the
fruit in cellars under the house where
temperature often changes very rapid
ly and is usually most Of the time too
warm. But the pit for fruit should not
be just the same as for potatoes or
roots. These growing underground
are not injured by contact with soil
even in winter. Any kind of fruit
would be spoiled by such contact. 1t
should be enclosed in paper or straw
or in box, so that there will be no
chance for soil to touch it. Nor should
the fruit be placed where water lead
ing through the soil can readily reach
1t, as that will spoil it the same as
would the soil itself.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-03-30

Farlv Spraying of Apple Orcha rds.
Most farmers delay spraying their ap-
pie orchards until after they are in
leaf This is much too late, as what
part of the leaf has been destroyed
cannot be replaced no matter how
effective the spraying may prove in
preventing further spread of the dis
ease. The tree is consequently weak
ened all the season. and it's ability to
perfect fruit or form fruit buds for next
years fruiting is impaired. There
should be at least one good spraying
before the buds burst into leaf. This
may be made much stronger than
would be safe after the tender foliage
has put forth. 1t will need to be
stronger so as to destroy the spores of
fungus while they are dormant. The
bud moth larva so soon as 1t matches
makes for the nearest bud and eats its
way in. If the spray has fallen on the
bud, the first mouthful 1t eats is its
last. Spraying before the buds open
will also destroy many coddling moths
which often hatch out some time be-
fore there are any young apples to de-
post their eggs in.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-03-30
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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-03-30
Sowing Glover secd on Snow.

A light fall Of snow in March makes
an ideal condition for sowing clover
seed on winter rye and wheat. A man
who sows by hand or with the sceder
can see as he goes along by the seed
on the SHOWS surface. how close the
seeds are, and whether he is making
any balks to be filed with weed
growth The timothy seed should have
been sown in the fall. Any way. IL
sown now. it should not be mixed with
clover seed. as the timothy seed is
lighter and cannot be thrown 81 far.