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TATE SPRINGS
The Carlsbad Rapidly Approaching It's
 Full Capacity

Tate Springs, Tenn, July f.-(Special.)- The last few days have taxed the transfer line to carry the great influx of visitors to Tate Springs hotel The weather is superb, the nights delightfully."- cool, and the most charming assemblage of elegant people from all points of the union are enjoying the attractions, the comforts and the heal ing waters at the Carlsbad. Many com pliments are paid Captain Tomlnson and his assistant, Dr. Oscar Tomlinson, upon the capable and highly satisfactory manner in which they are conducting this popular hostelry. The elegant fare and splendidly managed kitchen-good food well served-is very marked, and many remarkable cures are being made with the water. Tate water Is certainly the specific for kidney, liver and stomach. Among recent corners are:
 Wm. E. Hetrick, Toledo, O.; L. J. Reeves and wife, DeFuniack, Fla; J. s. Leahy, Cincinnati; c. E. Mills and daughter, Chica- go; R. M. Williams, Topeka, Kan; D. G. Zones, Ava Tones, Little Rock, Ark; F. M. Westfeldt, Fletcher, N. C.; F. Register, Jacksonville, Fla; Mrs l.. E. Nelson, Sar- dis, Miss. G. R. Kingston, Mt. Hope. Kan; R. r. Whelden, Bessemer; R. M. Hender- son, Mrs. w. B. Dickerson and children, Montgomery; Judge J. H. Lumpkin and Mrs. Lumpkin, c. c. Gibson, Selma; S. s. Caldwell Gadsden A. M. McGowan, Jr., wife and children, Mrs. c. R. Parke, Brew ton; Mrs. Y, B. Morris, Misses N. A. and A. L. Morris, Suggsvlle; John Smith, Ope- lika; G. M. Harris, Mrs. l.. Harris and children, Huntsville; Hugo Marx Birming- ham; Mrs. A. J. Riddle and children, Mo- bile; J. J. Yarbrough, Columbus; MT. and Mrs. Gilbert Hay, L. ". Brown, J. B. Stone and wife; Mir. F. L. Rankin, Laura Rankin, T. Rankin, Rev. H. L. Edmondson, R. H. Millege, Atlanta; J. M. Heath, Moulton; J. N. Lock, Jr, s. l.. Mosely, Breden; Miss Laura Berry, Rome Ga; Mrs. C. J. Me Cure, Mir and Mrs. R. A. Clapp, R. L.. Rogers, Miss Julia White, Mrs L. B. New man, Mrs. Ike Lovejoy, Robt. c. Alexander, Oli Senter, Jno. L. Meek, Jas. Taylor, H. H. Taylor, M M. Campbell, Lucille S. Camp bell, D. W. Booth, Major F. R. Hugor, w. B. Alexander, c. c. Brice, J. w. Culton, D. Clyde Gothard, Trunklin Peake, J. H. Ragsdale, Knoxville, Tenn; G. w. Neal, L. T. Webb, Nashville; R. H. Howard, Chat tanooga; R. L. Montcastle, Morristown; w. H. Ryan, Memphis; Rev. B. D. Kennedy Connellsville; W. F. Henderson, G. A. Moody, Messy Creek; Miss Kate Garrett, c. D. Garrett Pulaski
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characters appeared indeed to be hopeless one, and yet it was successfully accom- plished
 At the beginning of this century George Freidrich Grotefend, of Hanover, Germany, discovered the key that was destined to unlock the mysteries of cunerform writing. Still the obstacles were great that beset at every step the plucky band of pioneers who struck out in the path opened by Grotefend. In deciphering the scholar finds the in- scription attached to the picture, on the mounds, walls and tablets range over al- most all departments of literature.
 History and mythology, religious and eprio poetry, grammer and lexcography. astronomy and astrology, law and medi- cine-all are richly represented.
 ALMA RITTENBURRY.
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Musical Recital This Evening
 To Be a Brilliant One

The following brilliant programme, which will be rendered this evening at the South Side Baptist church, will be sure to pack the handsome edifice with a representative assemblage:
 Sacred Overture-Apollo orchestra.
 Poet and Peasant" overture, organ solo (VerdD.
 Ave Maria" soprano solo (Nicolao).
 "Heimweh" Uargh)-Apollo orchestra.
 (a). T Will Arise,'' from Prodigal Son, tenor solo-Arthur Sullivan. (b). "The Pill grim" tenor solo-Stephen Adams.
 Offertoire in F, organ solo (Batiste).
 (a). "Come Unto Me- tenor solo (Coe- nen). (b). "The Holy City, tenor solo (Adams).
 "Marche Religioso" (Guonod)-Apollo or chestra. ~ Soloists-Mr. Justin Thatcher, tenor; Mrs. Thomas Knight, soprano; Miss Belle Me Coy, organist.
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In Society.

Mrs. Charles L. Simmons will return Thursday from Athens and Tallulah Falls, where she has been since the latter part of June. She has been the guest of honor at a number of charming affairs in Athens. Mrs. Cobb Lampkins gave her tea the past week, and Mrs. Henry West will en- certain in her honor this evening, besides several dinner parties and luncheons that will bring her visit to a delightful end. Miss Elose Johnston is at present at Saratoga.
 Mrs. Syd P. Jones and her little son have returned from Missouri
 Mrs. Robert London and her daughter, Miss Lucie London, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs Alexander T. Lon don, have returned to their home in St. Louis. Miss London was one of the most popular and admired visiting beles of the season.
 Miss Mary Leigh Broadnax left yesterday for Chicago.
 Mrs. Benjamin F. Moore and her children left yesteray for Oliver Springs, Tenn, where she will join her mother Mrs. Lut- trell, of Knoxville, and her sister, Mrs. Shields, of New York.
 MT. Turner Weakley has gone to Chicago.
 
 Mir. Lyde has returned from Lookout Mountain.
 Mrs. c. P. Orr and her family are spend- ing the summer at Mentone, Ala.
 MT. Sam Luttrell, of Knoxville, who mas been visiting relatives, in the city, has re- turned home.
 Mrs. A. N. Ballard and her family are spending some time at Biloxi.
 Misses Carrie and Rowena Allen and
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Murder Trial at Selma

Gadsden, July 17.-(Special.)-The LaGarde in the city court the case of the state vs. w. J. Reese, charged with the murder of Frank Riggs, was called for trial and the examination of witnesses begun. The af- fair happened some two years ago at lit- tie place called Belknap, on the Pensacola and Selma railroad, in this county Young Reese and Squire Seweii mad difficulty, in which shots were exchanged, when MT. Riggs ran in and took the pistol away from MT. Sewell, as the latter had lame hand, and was killed by MT. Reese. All parties are prominent in the county and there is considerable feeling among the various par tisans of the participants.
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THE CITY.

MUSICAL PRoGRAMME-The following programme will be rendered at the South Side Baptist church this evening at S3O: Sacred overture, Apollo orchestra; Past and Present" overture, organ solo (verdD; Ave Maria," soprano solo (Nicholas);
 "Hemweh" Oarge)-Apollo orchestra
 (a). "I Will Arise" from Prodigal Son, tenor solo-Arthur Sullivan.
 (b). "The Pilgrim,' Stephen Adams tenor solo.
 offertoire in E, organ solo CBatiste)
 (a). Come Unto Me-" tenor solo (Coe- nen).
 (b) "The Holy City," tenor solo (Adams).
 "Marchi Religioso," (Guonod); Apollo or chestra.
 Soloists-Mr. Justin Thatcher tenor; Mrs. Thomas Knight, soprano; Miss Belle Mo Coy, organist
 POLITICAL CLUB.-The Railroad Mems Political club has been called to meet next Friday night July 21, at their headquarters for the purpose of transacting important business President Radford said last night that all the rumors about there being a serious division in the club were un- founded, and that the work was progress ing as nicely as ever Fourteen applica- tions for membership have been received, and they will be passed on at this meeting
 SACRED CONCERT-Sunday night there was great crowd of music lovers, over B. GOO by actual count, who gathered around the little lake at North Birmingham park to hear the sacred concert which had been arranged for that evening. The music from the rustic band-stand in the middle of the lake, was very pleasing as it came across the water. Justin Thatcher and c. c. Washburn were the only vocal soloists, and both were liberally- applauded. The music furnished by the orchestra was also very good.
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PERSONAL.

c. Harry Miles, instructor of the Bir- mingham Athletic club, will leave today for Sewanee, Tenn, to attend the com mencement exercises of the university at that place. Professor Miles and his broth CT, who is instructor at Sewanee, are among the best all-round gymnasts in the coun- try, and both of them will take part in the annual gymnastic exhibition to be given during commencement by the students of the college
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s7.0O ROUND TRIP. s7.0O.

On July 24' the C. H. & D. railroad will run their annual excursion, Indianapolis to Niagara Falls. Train will consist of frs, class coaches and sleeping cars, and will run through without change. Tickets will be good to return up to and including An gust 2, and will allow stopoyer at Chautau- qua Lake within limit. This will give all those that attend the International En- worth League convention at Indianapolis an opportunity to visit Niagara at a very low rate.
 Join the Alabama Leaguers, who leave Birmingham via the A. G. S. railroad et 4:15 p. m. July g. Sleeping car accommo- dations now being reserved by Rev. J. O. Ellis, chairman transportation committee Ayondale, Ala, or R. M. Ellis, T. P A. A. G. S. R. R., 201s First Avenue, Birming- ham Ala. 7-9-to-I9
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Meeting Board of Control
 Of W0man's Club

The regular monthly meeting of the board of control of the Woman's club will take place Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. The president asks that the members of the new board will also attend. as business in
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Miss Myrtis Johnson are members of a house party at Vine Hill, Ala, the guests of the Misses Whitby, of Selma.
 MT. and Mrs J. L. Welch and Miss billie Welch have gone to Niagara and Thousand Islands.
 Miss Annie May Gaines has returned from Tuscaloosa.
 MT. Robert Munger has returned from Texas
 Mrs. w. w. Clapp and family are at Biloxi
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Mrs. winsIow's Soothing svrun

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their GILL; DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PER- FECT SUCCESS. It SoOTHEs the CI5r..s.J,.-' SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN: CURE WIND COLO, and Is the best rem edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
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R1,ouNr SPRINGS AND RETURN, sl

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad will sell round trip tickets from Birmingham to Rlount Springs and return at one fare, tickets to be sold for Saturday afternoon trains and Sunday morning trains, limited good to return the following Monday morning. There is also in effect a rate of s2 50 which includes railroad fare from Birmingham to Blount Springs and return and one days board at hotel.
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BLouNr SPRINGS AND RETURN; sl

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad will sell round trip tickets from Birmingham to Blount Springs and return at one fare, tickets to be sold for Saturday afternoon trains and Sunday morning trains, limited good to return the following Monday morning There Is also in effect rate of S2.5O, which includes railroad fare from Birmingham to Blount Springs and return and one days board at hotel.
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A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor, gentle action, and soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when in need of a laxative, and if the father or mother be costive or bilious, the most grat- flying results follow it's use; so that it is the best family remedy known and every family should have bottle. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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Finley Will Be an Arbitrator

Chicago, July INV. W. Finley, third vice-president of the Southern railway, will be one of the arbitrators for the presidents s and executive officers of the eastern trunk lines and their western connections, to consider a new basis of differentials~excess fares and concessions. Commissioner F. C.. Donald and Chairman James Goddard who were elected June 2S to arbitrate the ques- tion with third man whom they were to name, have secured the acceptance of MT. Finley and will hold their first meeting at the Waldorf hotel in New York Thurs day.
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Bob Gamble, of Memphis,

Ped Hickman, in match race, Coliseum track, Wednesday and Thursday nights.
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MICKlGAH COLLEGE OF MINES

State Technical School. Practical work. Elective System. Summer term. Every graduate employed. For catalogues, show ing occupation of graduates, address
 THE SECRETARY. Houghton, Mich.
 5-4-e-o-d, 39t
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The Expansion Atlas up to date free to every new sub- scriber to the Daily Age Herald.
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WOMAN AND SOCIETY. ! ANNIE KENDRTcK WALKER.


connection with the Year Book is to be transacted. L. CROZIER-FRENCH.
 Gen. Sec'y Womans Club.
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PROFESSIONAL
 BICYCLE RACES
 COT,TSEUM TRACK

Wednesday and Thursday nights, July 18th and 2Oth. Take Elyton cars.
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 MSS E. c. WEIMAR, Prin, Staunton. Va.
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EDUCATIONAL.
gTTLAHTA DENTAL COLLEGE,

l>H Leading School of its kind in the SOUTH.
 7B CATALOGUE FREE TO PARTIES 1H INTERESTED.
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
GOOD ROADS LESSON.
Cotton Growers Learn the Value O
Improved Highways.

Cotton Growers Learn the Value Of
Improved Highways.
sit appears, as the result of careful
investigation, that it costs in the
United States Just about three times
as much to market our farm crops as
+ does Il European countries countries, where
good roads have been built" says Otto
Dorner, chairman of the L. A. w. high
way committee. Farmers there are
able to make their loads three times as
great as ours, owing to better roads.
'But we are not obliged to go to
Europe for illustrations as to good
roads, for we have fortunately few
localities in our own country which
furnish such examples. Mecklenburg
county, N. c., not long ago began the
construction of a system of macadam
roads. 1t was customary there to load
up two bales of cotton on a wagon to
be hauled by mule team. The mules
could draw this load very well during
dry weather. After a rain, when the
roads were soft, the load was too much
for even pair Of tough mules. After
the county had begun to build roads
this load was doubled several times,
and 1t was found that the same two
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09

several inches of dust all summer, OF
has bsen il the same condition as near
ly any other state in the Union.
To remedy this condition is what
causes the Entuckians to think of the
before mentioned combination-the
pneumatic. The state can i'll afford to
go to the expense of building a system
of good roads. and in looking for an al
tentative measure the division has hit
upon the convicts as the proper class to
help them ont
The CIacerS; of the division have been
in communication with prominent men
throughout the country. particularly
those interested in the good roads move
ment and in this way have received
unexpected encouragement It seems to
be the consensus of opinion that the use
Of convicts is the only way in which
the roads of tho country can be speedily
and economically placed in proper con-
dition for traffic at all seasons of the
year. In urging the use Of the class
some Of the advocates show that in
such use they would not be coming in
contact with any class Of free labor, as
the Improvement of the public roads in
the United States has progressed 80 lit
tie that there Is no such thing as road
building trade. and, again, it is pointed
out that good roads are for the entire
people, and the convicts, being support
ed by the people, should be made to
build and repair them.
The division will use the matter it Ia
collecting as the basis for bin to be
presented in the next legislature.
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
FAVOR GOOD ROADS.

Wisconsin begins to Feel the Need
of Better Highways.
The last Wisconsin legislature pass
ed law permitting towns to purchase
roadmaking machinery on time pay
ments, and also passed resolution
providing for an amendment to the
constitution permitting of state aid in
roadmaking.. This resolution will have
to be passed by the next legislature
and then submitted to the people. Aft
er that any legislature can pass the
necessary laws.
From the way in which the move
ment is progressing there seems now
no doubt that the amendment will be
passed and adopted. Even before that
time, at the present rate Of progress,
there may be many miles of improved
highways in the state. Once the farm
ers of the state have become convinced
that good roads are necessity for
their betterment, the good roads move
ment will pass out Of the experimental
stage into one Of accomplished fact.
1t begins to look as though that time
was very near, even If it has not now
arrived
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
ROAD REFORM.
The Automobile az a Factor In High
way Improvement.

The Automobile an a Factor In High
way Improvement.
The departmental agriculture is do
ing an admirable work in seeking to
educate the farmers to the point Of ap-
preciating the commercial value of fine
highways. The various experiment sta
tions are constructing sample roads and
demonstrating that the difference be-
tween mud rut and a smooth, COM
pact hauling surface means difference
between loss and profit in the transpor-
tation of farm produce to market, but
the course of this propaganda is slow in
comparison with the necessities Of the
case. There is a vast deal of ground to
be covered and many stubborn preiu-
dices and much dense ignorance to be
overcome.
The wheelmen are responsible for a
marked Improvement in several lines of
travel The entrance Of the automobile
as factor for good roads is to be heart
lily welcomed. This new vehicle appeals
for the present chiefly to men Of means.
1t viii doubtless arouse interest among
citizens who have had no part in the
bicycle development Of the past years
and who are not in a position otherwise
to realize the agricultural necessities in
regard to good roads.
The general use Of automobiles by
this class Of citizens will thus supple
ment the other factors for highway i'm
proyement which have been steadfastly
laboring of late and may result in such
legislation as will materially advance
the prospect Of the good time to come
when it win be possible to crisscross the
maps Of all the states with the lines of
such thoroughfares as are today to be
found in abundance in Europe
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
TO FIRST VOTERS

There is a constitutional pro
vision which will become opera
tive before the next general elec.
ton is held, of which the general
public maynotb tbe aware, although
it has been published in connec-
ton with the Constitutional Con
vention. 1t is an educational
test. It is "that no person who
becomes Of age or who is natcra-
lied after January 1st, 1900, shall
be permitted to vote who shall
not be able to read the Constitu-
ton in English, and be capable of
writing his name"
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
ROADS OF sILEslA.
~ CO,

Narrow Tires Prohibited and Fruit
Trees BeautIfy and Shade.
"The roads of Eileaia arc kept in splen
did condition. writes United States
Consul G. w. Erdman from Breslau tc
the state department.
1.-The turnpikes through the province
Of Silesia are about 100 feet wide.
-fourths of the width is macadam.
lied, and one-fourth is natural dirt
road The roads are kept in better
condition than a good many macadam-
lied streets that I have seen in the
United States. A good reason for this
is that the fellios and tires of the wheels
are never less than inches and some
times 8 inches, and the gauge of all
wagons. whether carriage, truck OF
farm wagon, must be ~ meters 4. 90
feet). This Jaw in regard to the width
Of the gaug5and the tires of the wagons
is strictly enforced. The fellies and
tires of all farm wagons must be not
less than 4 inches; of rock and heavy
freight wagons, from to 8 inches.
tThe roads are kept in order by men
who have charge of certain sections,
under the supervision Of the roadmaster
The man who keeps his section of the
road in the best order during the year
receives commendation from the road
master for performance of faithful serv-
ice. which testimonial is looked upon
by the laborer as great honor.
''On each si49 Of the public roads are
pathways for foot passengers. which are
Kept in good condition. Along the in
side Of the footways and outside of the
road are trees, planted about 30 feet
apart. Most Of them are black, white
and red cherry trees of very fine quail
ity and plum trees, known in the Unit
ed States as tho blue egg plum. These
trees not only give excellent shade. but
also return considerable revenue to the
treasury of the various counties, the
fruit being sold at auction, so much per
tree for a tern Of fyo years. the buyer
binding himself TO keep the trees well
trimmed ANA free from insects and to
whitewash the same in spring up to the
first limb.
''Stone3 are placed along the roadside
to keep tho hubs of wagons from dam
aging the trees. The law againlt Ge-
facing or damaging any tree or shrub
on the public highways is strictly en-
forced As soon as caterpillars make
their appearance they are burnt out
with cotton balls saturated with coal
oil
"There is no foil collected on any of
the public roads, either for vehicles or
foot passengers, excepting when a new
bridge is constructed. Then toll of 10
pfennigs (equal TO 2.Ss cents) per horse
is collected until the construction is.
paid for.
"The roads and bridges are kept in
repairs by the county. which obtains
revenue for this purpose from taxation
of the realty adjoining the highway"
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
Ennnirv nf rndaavorArs and
Lea0uers

The TRANSCRIPT desires to
have answers to the following
query from members of the
Christian Endeavor and Epworth
League Societies: Months ago
the TRANSCRIPT inserted a col
umn upon the Sunday School
Lessons which are so generally
used. It is presumed these COM
ments are read and are appreci-
ated by members of the Sunday
Schools and Bible students.
Subsequently comments upon
the weekly topics of the Christian
Endeavor societies and also those
Of the Epworth League were in
troduced. The query is, care
these found to be useful or do
the many special papers and
helps so abundantly furnished
the societies do away with the
necessity for these newspaper
comments?" If so, thespace can
probably be devoted to some
thing of more general interest.
Answers are desired. A postal
card will fill the bill.
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09

AAhE IhAf LII a oOnOhRs
facturers and for agricultural products.
Agricultural America has built them
I'D and maintains them. The union
between the cities and farming dis
tricts is close, upon hundred different
channels Of trade. Each depends upon
the other. What is more proper, there
fore, than that the city should unite
with the country In constructing and
maintaining suitable and efficient
means Of communicating and trans
portation!
"But how can a tax be levied upon
city property for expenditure in coun-
try districts for road building purposes? :?
A city tax is out Of the question, as
much SO as 1t would be to levy town
tax upon farm property for building
sewers In a distant city. True, coun-
" tax might be levied, large share Of
which would be paid by the cities situ-
ated In the county, and which might
be used for the building Of roads in
any locality within the county. But
this Is not sufficient, especially in the
case Of large cities like Chicago, New
York, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Mime
apolis and Baltimore. Their interests
extend far beyond the counties in
which they are situated. Indeed, the
cities themselves constitute the greater
part, or nearly all, Of the taxpaying
property included in these counties.
They may properly contribute to the
cost OF building roads in all the terri
tory from which they draw their
trade"
'The best method yet devised for
levying taxes upon city property for
the purpose. Of building country roads
is by the medium Of state tax. This
is levied upon city and country prop
erty alike, upon all classes Of people,
SO that every locality, every taxpayer,
contributes proportionately, according
to the amount of property owned, the
wealthy property owners contributing
the largest amounts"