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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07
pigmy camel. in PersIa.

The western part of Persia is inhab-
tied by a species Of camel which Is the
pigmy o. ITS kind. They are snow white
and are on that account almost wor-
SHIPPED by the people. The shah pre-
scented the municipality of Berlin with
two Of these little wonders. The largest
Is "a inches high and weighs 81 pounds.
The other Is four inches less, but the
weight Is not given.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07
AUTOMATIC Fly scREEN.
Ut Does Not XIII the Insects. But Drives
Them OUT


Them OUT
IL Is the housekeeper who suffers most
from the tiny pests, and this lady's idea
is a screen that will slowly but surely
clear a room Of flies. In this screen,
says the Cincinnati Commercial Trib-
une, the netting is nodded into cor
rugation, SO that IL presents TO the
flies a series OF hills and hollows. At
the bottom Of the hollows Cooking at
the screen from the inside of the room)
there are n number OF holes Just large
enough for a fly 10 crawl through.
Naturally, when a fly alights on the
screen IL will not be long In reaching a
hollow, and, finding an opening, will
naturally crawl through. On the other
hand, the flies outside find the holes
at the top Of the hills. and consequence
~, as they can only pass through with
difficulty, they naturally collect in the
hollows: Their presence here attracts
the fiies In the room to the screen,
from whence they soon make their es-
cape into the outer air. This might
be termed an automatic ny screen, an
It's inventor claims IL will clear a room
OF flies In short time.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07

Mildew is ono Of the danger signals
that nature hangs out. Whenever and
wherever IL Is visible. be on your
guard. II means calamity TO all or,
ganic life. The only remedy Is un.
limited fresh air and sunshine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07
WONDERFUL FLY SCREEN.
That VIII surely Clear n Room
of All the Insects.

1t is eminently fitting that II wom-
enkind should be represented in the
pertaining TO the household, and Cam
adian woman-Annie Sarah Miles-has
done her share in the invention Of an
improved fly screen. Beyond a doubt
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07
THE NATIONS TRIBUTE.
How Admiral Dewey VIII ne Receiv-
ed by the Government ON His
Arrival Mt Washington.

The central idea underlying the
grand welcome TO be given Admiral
Dewey in Washington the first week
in October Is its national character.
His arrival at the capital will mark his
real homecoming TO the American
people, where the officials of the gov
eminent will participate, and the mag
nifcently jeweled sword voted by con-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07
THE OYSTER TRADE.
Two Thousand baltimore vessels Are
Engaged In IL from Sep
TENDER Until May 4.

Baltimore is the great oyster market
of the world. Two thousand vessels of
all sizes are kept busy from September
until May, eight months of the year,
carrying the oysters from the count
less inexhaustible beds OF the vast
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07

A German doctor now declares TO a
Disguised world that love is the result
OF certain kinds OF food.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
FROM TALLADEGA
If Weather Permits Furnace Will Begin
Work in Seven Days

Talladega. December H.-(SpeciaD-Presi
dent E. Zimmerman says that if bad wealth
er does not prevent, the Talladega furnace
will be ready to make iron in seven days
Mr.. David Spence. one of the best known
and most well-to-do planters in the county
died suddenly yesterday morning He had
been out hunting and had been home but a
few moments when he was taken i'll and
died in 4 few moments. Apoplexy is said
to have been the cause of his death.
Mr.. and Mrs T. w. Curry, of Brewton,
Ala. came to Taladega today to attend the
funeral of Mr.. Spence.
Mrs. George E. Brewer wife of the late
Judge Brewer, who has been residing in
Dadeville since the death of her husband,
arrived in Talladega yesterday to visit the
family of J. X. Dixon. Esq.
J. H. Lawson and D. II. Thweatt, two
well-known leaders in the populist party
have announced as candidates for sheriff
and county commissioner respectively, sub
ject to the action of the democratic party
The populists took to the bid of the state
committee quie readily in this county and
promise to make themselves heard in the
approaching primary. Mr. Lawson and Mr..
Thweatt are two of the most popular men
in the county and their announcement has
put new life nto the canvass of their OPP
ponents
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
LETTER FROM MANILA
Lieutenant Wells Writes of the Service
Twenty-Ninth Regiment

huntsville, December 14.-(Special) 1.-The
twenty ninth United tSates infantry which
was mustered in at Fort Mcpherson last
fall has been placed on the firing line near
Caloocan, p l., and is experiencing the
hardships and dangers of war. Lieutenant
w. S. Wells, Jr., formerly of Huntsville,
has written letter to Col john II. Shelf
fey of this city telling of the duties of the
Twenty ninth. The letter is dated Calcoo-
can, November s, and says among other
things:
I'VE arrived in Manila November and
were at once put on cars and sent to Caloo-
can, which Is about five miles out We are
camped right on the firing line, watch was
formerly he'd by the First Montana. So
far we have been called out once, then with
the Sixteenth infantry. We advanced and
the Sixteenth got in several shots, but with
little effect. Several shots We're returned,
and when we advanced the Filipinos We're
nowhere to be seen. Not night has pass
ed by but what the outposts are bothered.
The Filipino is sly one They fire at a
thousand yards and when advanced upon
retreats. They cannot stand the yell in a
charge. "a company is now in charge of
the road from Manila to Malahon, and we
have to inspect all articles passed, and we
confiscate all oil, salt and rice exceeding
five pounds.
ut has rained nearly every day since our
arrival and the men are compelled to sleep
on benches. The country is low and in
marching across fields we strike water and
mud knee deep.
1.-The horses here are very small but
game. and will carry a man all day. All
heavy work is done by water buffalos. Mos
quitos, monkeys and cats are too numer-
Gus to mention. The monkeys come right
into the kitchen. grab a knife or folk and
run. The natives all seern friendly to the
Americans, but not to be trusted. Their
language is broken Spanish and very easy
to pick up.
81 do not know how long we will hold this
post The regiment is scattered but our
position is such as to enable us to do good
work Our baggage was lett at Mania. and
what we wear we have to carry. We are
allowed to dress as VIC please, and instead
of a sword we wear a six shooter.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
FROM PRATT CITY
The Waterworks Question Revived
Matters of Social Interest

Pratt City, December 1i-(Special) THE
question of water works in Pratt City has
again been revived. The city council at its
meeting last night considered a PROPOSE
ton made 10y Chicago firm to lay a sys-
tenn of water works, to be in operation
within the next six months. No definite
steps were taken.
Plans are being made for the erection
of several brick buildings, contracts for
which will be let an early date.
Miss Hattie Jones. of Faunsdale, is the
guest of Mrs. A. j. Reilly.
The bazaar now being held at the city
hall by the ladies of the Methodist church
gives every promise of a most flattering
success. Yesterday the receipts were $15,
and today the patronage SO far seems to
have been even better. Many of the dele
gates to the Sunday school convention
were taken to the hall by their hostesses,
thereby swelling the Golfers of the bazaar.
On both nights delightful prosFammes mu-
steal and literary, were rendered.
During the holidays Mr.. and Mrs. A. j.
Reilly will entertain Mrs. A. j. Reilly and
Mr.. Paul Reilly, their mother and brother,
of Philadelphia.
Miss Bella Richards, of Falkvile, Ala,
is the guest of Miss Minnie Brown.
Miss Matte Vaughan, of North Birming-
ham, is the guest of Miss Mamie Morrow.
Mrs. j. Asa Rountree visited her sister,
Miss McIver, yesterday.
The depot of the Birmingham Southern
is fast nearing completion, and will be a
large, commodious structure.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
After Two Successful Sessions at Pratt
City Adjourns

Pratt City, December H.-(Special.)-Y
terday Pratt City opened wide her gates
to siXty-two delegates, assembled here to
attend the annual convention of the Jeffer
son County Sunday School association.
The morning session was called to order
by President V. L. Thompson who deliver
ed eloquent address. Professor Mcneil,
superintendent of the Pratt City public
schools, in fluent, graceful words delivered
the welcome address, and the response was
made by j. w. Lee of Woodlawn. The de-
votlonal exercises were conducted by the
Rev. H. S. Hamilton. After the usual bus
iness routine the subject of Sunday school
work in all its phases was taken up, special
stress being laid on the ways and means of
creating an interest and arousing enthusi-
asm among both pupils and teachers. In
tereting and instructive was the open dis
cussion on the best manner of obtaining the
most satisfactory results in what Is termed
the home department in Sunday school
work. After the appointment of commit
tees the convention adjourned till 1:3O
o'clock, when business was again resumed
the Rev. S. Marston conducting the devo-
tional exercises.
A talk on teacher training, by E. H. Cab
aness of Birmingham was an inspiration 10
those present Mr.. Cabaness pointing out
the weak places in the present system OF
Sunday school work, and the urgent need
of trained teachers which can come only
from a rigid attendance at teachers meet
ings.
An open conference was held on primary
work. Mrs William Harde presiding. After
an interesting talk by Miss Alice Hale on
urinary classes, the afternoon session ad-
journed.
Last night the session was held at the
Baptist church, Rev. j. V. Dickinson open
ing with prayer. Much interest was evinoed
throughout the meeting, the programme
being as follows:
The teacher as a soul winner
Business in Religion-T. II. Johnston.
How to Secure Better Lesson Study
Judge ]. II. Miller.
The association will convene In future an
nually instead of twice yearly, as hereto
fore
The next meeting Will be at East Lake.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
Trial of James Hunter

Selma, December H.-(Special) 1.-THE pre-
liminary examination of James Hunter is
being held before Justice Lloyd of this city
for the killing of Jake Stovel, negro at
Berlin last Saturday. Two negroes who
were also in the shooting, have not been
captured. There were twenty-eight wit
nesses summoned and at this writing about
half have been examined. There is some
conflict in the testimony as to whether Mr.
Hunter shot first or whether the shot he
fired hit the negro, or whether he shot at
all. The defense is represented by P. II.
Pitts and G. H. Craig and the state by II.
F. Reese and B. F. Wilson, the latter for
merly of Talladega county, where he was
for six years solicitor of the Seventh judi
cial circuit, but is now resident of Selma.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
A FAMILY SCRAP
Father and Son Fight and the Old Man
is Shot

Selma, December H.-(Special)-Ihere
was a shooting out on North street yester-
day afternoon, witch, although the partici
pants were negroes, savors of the roman
tic.
General Boswell filled with mean liquor,
came home, ana, after making things dis
-agreea BILE, set in to belabor his wife. In
the midst of glis pastime, Dink, his son,
interfered, and this enraged General all
the more and he struck the boy with some
hard instrument, supposed to be pair
of knucks. He then reached for his shot
gun but IS ne was raising it ito Slis shoulder
Dnk got hold of pistol and fired point
blank at his father, the ball entering the
arm and breaking the bone.
Dink has a good character, having car
ried The Age-fierald to the subscribers in
islis city. He was released yesterday on a
nominal Dond. General Boswell was car
ried to the infrmary, where his wounds
were treated.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
NslsNhE4az1AlzZaaels alAaslaEsls
POLICE COURT

Jim Lewis, a dispenser OF earthly happi-
vented from spreading sunlight along lifes
dingy pathways, because ne is in Jail. To
give Jim all that belongs to him. II is meet
that his profession, Which is that of a
"hoodoo" DOCTOR be given. His patrons are
numerous and loyal to the core.
A few days ago a negro woman paid him
81 for "hoodoo bag" and the bag was to
bring her happiness in unalloyed quanti-
ties. At ieast Jim told her so, and she be-
lieved him, but somebody had Jim arrested
on his worthy work. The talisman that he
disroses of to his customers Is nothing
more or less than a small lump of bees
wax, and this is served up in a piece Of
red flannel, and is seemingly only an in
significant and unsfghtiy. not to say, dirty,
'trifie, but oh, 1t is right here that a mon
strous error is pe.petrated! Thai small red
flannel bag is the means of success in love
or war, the Physician in sickness and the
d.ieerer in times of distress. At least so
bag" with as muoLl avidty as the average
catfish does at grub worm. When ar
raigned yesterday he told Hiss onner' that
he had purchased $40 worth of these necro-
nantes Jumps from a gipsy-they are lit
tie Jumps of wax-and declared ne meant no
harm by selling them. But HissonnSr said
SIC, and Jim passed behind the railing.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
GEN. BROOKE
IS INDIGNANT
Says He is a Soldier and Will
Obey Orders.
NOT NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE
His Friends Express Opinion That He
Was Not Treated With Due Con-
sideration-Som Intimation
Should Have Been Given
NOT NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE

Havana, December t.-General Brooke is
indignant at the reports cabled from Wash
ington which represents him as having pro-
tested against the order of the president re-
der and obey orders. l would direct the
arrest of any officer who protested against
my order and would always render to a SUI
perior authority the respect which l would
exact from a subordinate.
His friends, however, express the opinion
thatshe has not been treated with due con-
sderation. They think that some intima-
ton should have been given him of the
contemplated change, whereas as a matter
of fact the first knowledge he had that he
was to be removed and succeeded by Major
General Wood was derived from newspaper
dispatches.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
II, Gp'llnin Riggs

Mr.. Spilman Riggs, the lecturer, imper-
senator and solo whistler, will deliver a
lecture at Seals nall on Friday, December
Il. entitled THE Funny Side of Life Mr..
Riggs visited Birmingham last year under
the auspices of tine Birmingham Lyceum
In speaking of his appearance last year, a
local paper said:
III. Spillman Riggs talents are varied. He
is splendid speaker. tells a story CHARM
ingiy sings well, and does professional
whistling turn. In fact, he is an all-round
entertainer such as is seldom seen in B.r-
ningham. He is an artist of the most re-
fined type. and the audience applauded him
almost continuously"
Mr.. Riggs comes to Birmingham this year
under the auspices of the Christian church.
Mr. Riggs promises the people Of Bh-ming
ham even a better entertainment than be-
fore.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
WHAT IS
THE REASON?

Why is it that you are not equal to the
task Nature sets for You to do?
Why do you find weakness stealing over
you and growing day by day?
Why that ashy, chalky complexion?
Why that inability to hold your urine?
Why those distressing pains across your
back?
All these symptoms are unmistakable evil
dences of kidney trouble
The kidneys that make the human en-
CINE of life move as Nature intended. are
not working properly and should have
prompt attention.
If you need a medicine for kidney, bladder
or uric acid trouble, you can make no mis-
take by using the famous new discovery.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root 1t gives quick
relief and cures the most distressing
cases.
pecialy severe and urgent ones. Doctors
prescribe it freely in their practice and IN
their families. and use 1t when they need
bidney and bladder tonic themselves.
Tens of thousands of grateful patients
have written to DR.. Kline. &, Co., and these
leaders have been fashioned into a handy
volume of ready reference, which should be
in every household. This volume and a
sample bottle of Swamp-Root Will be mailed
to any reader of this paper who will send
name and address to DIR. Klmer g. Co. and
state tElat he saw this offer in the Daily
AEe-Herald.
If there is any doubt in your mind as to
your condition, take from your urine on
arising about two ounces. places it in a
glass or bottle and let it stand twentv-four
hours. II. on eXamina ton. 1t is milky or
cloudy. if there is brick-dust settling. or
if small particles float about in it, your
kidneys are in need of immediate atten-
ton.
Swamp-Root is fc. sale everywhere in
bottles of two sizes and two prices. fifty
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
Purio..ned IL Pistol

Lewis Williams, an idiotic yellow boy
having some idea ulat Christmas was
among the nesr possibilities, purloned a
pistol, and proceeded 10 FIRE away at all
sort of targets in the public tnoroughfares
and policeman coming along took him
in His father being present Hissonner
let MIN go, but cautioned the old man to
look out fcc his sol.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

New York, December 14.-After an ex-
tended conference this afternoon between
Kid Mccoy, Peter Maher and their mana
gers 1t was announced that they had deter
mined to have the Maher-McCoy fight take
place at the Coney Island Athletic club New
Years afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
Long and short OF 1t

VIII White, a mulstto man, short of
statue, and Hattie Bcsren black and six
feet tall, appeared before the bar of JUS
tice on the charge of fighting. The only
witness appearing against the couple was
a small white boy, and ne told straight
forward story. VIII and Hattie both denied
the charge, but were fined 50 and costs
each, and Hattie left the room to raise
the wind" If possible, to buy her release
and that of her beaus
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Will jerks was brought in court for the
hive hundredth time mis- case having been
repeatedly continued. He is charged with
the larceny of an overcast, but says Pete
jackson is the man who really took the
coat. Pete has never been seen and there
fore Wits statement availed him naught
MISSIONER called him for So.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
Bulb planting time. Ask Godden's.


Is sure to follow the rain, let us put you in
one of our Ari-Tight heaters, they are
cheaper than doctors bills.
SPIRO e. LONG co.
P. S.-We stop leaks See?
- Wed-fri-Sun,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Beautiful spectacular entertainment De-
cember q for the benefit of disabled Con-
federate veterans.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Every household should have
a fever thermometer. We will
sell you, under guarantee, a
first-class magnifying, self.
registering for SOC.
2O28 First avenue.
Newman Drug Co.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1899-12-26
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Ey PeCGOE-a1
de GGsrGZa
kTn1 nxs- Ayers

pronto veAce la tos que acompa1a (
estas enfermedaies ca sus co1n:enzos.
Empleandose pronto el pectoral cura
prccto.
Cuando Il enfermedad cst3 bier
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1899-12-26
1899 Ona
Post Office MJmp
mo x. Nl1rr1. 1888.
Legad & vuestros hiios

G1o s % os pendran
e G nonbre D6nGe
que debies raquicos7 mur1do
msea aquedos
aS aEae a n nGnzo La gra ell "aen
denad ben 10 dice
an en- Ia Emulsion de ?6nga
pare par dc una cuchada de Emulsion de de esperM
.2ees e ae de hado de acaao igedo canes
soHdas ~ ~ ~~'~'
Su
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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1899-12-26

desarrollada, a u II
entonces electoral
de Cereza. reduce la
febre, mataeldolor,
facilita Ia respira~
cion y restablece
ra ida mente Ia
salud.
Para todas Ia s
afecciones d Q la
garganta y los pull
mones. agudaS 9
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1899-12-26

Un Companja condolences para pasa
once del al 10 de cada onar caa para
dc Tenerne Genova NapOes VeDec
mene SaintThomas Te,ere nova Napole
celona, via GGaova.
Daily camera., 1899-11-25
Bryan Platfol m Enough.

Is not there hint in this Maryland
story for utilization in the Democratic
campaign next year? Why worry about
planks and issues when it is impossible
to agree on any one of the issues pro.
posed? And since the denomination Of
Mr.. Bryan is foregone conclusion why
not assume that the candidate will be his
own and his party's platform? That as,
sumption would be only the acceptance
OF well known fact. And who will as
sert that it would not be more likely to
bring in the recruits needed to give vic.
tory to the Bryan combination than a
platform b,istling with sharp points,
many of them more or less offensive to
men who would like to vote the Demo.
cratic ticket if they could do so without
self.stultihcation? If it be suggested
that such course would be lacking in
courage, we have to say that campaign
led by Mr.. Bryan would be as far as pos
sible removed from cowaIdice.-Wash
ington Post (Rep)
Daily camera., 1899-11-25

The LozieIs are both In Jail Irwin
M. was bound over for cattle stealing by
Justice Dickson Of Longmont Yesterday.
His brother =. A. Lozier. is in Jail Ipend
ing examination December IS Irwin's
bonds were put at $1,000 on two count /,
Frank Sawdy was to have been witness
but went in hiding at Longmont. Now
he has been arrested as principal and
is out on $1,000 bonds. Sawdy is quite
an active member of the Salvation Army
and has been for several years. This
fact is not stated to prejudice courts OF
jur'es against him. but simply for what
il IS worth
Daily camera., 1899-11-25

There is a box at the store of T. H..
Parker on Pearl street for the reception
OF donations to the University hospital.
Postmaster Coates had pointer and
went through the box TO-DAY. He found
several letters and postal cards address.
ed to Citizens of other towns by Boulder
people. who had mistaken the box for
the regular receiving boxes of your
Uncle Samuel. Amongst these letters
was one enclosed in an envelope bear.
ing the return card of the Colorado
Representative. The election was a SOFT
of flabbergas,er to that shop.
Daily camera., 1899-11-25
Ine DAILY cWaN
Superior Coal At woollstt 1 Brovn'..

Those who attended the Heinrich con
cert last night saw a large number OF
girls in the organ lott of the Presbyterian
church and some thought they constitut-
ed chorus that would sing during the
evening. They were there as special
guests of Max Heinrich. the great singer,
himself. who at school yesterday asked
them II they were going TO attend the
concert. When he found that many
could not afford tickets, he generously
provided the way for them to hear him
free.
Daily camera., 1899-11-25

Secretary of State Beckwi,h, who hsa
been to Kansas City this week. is quoted
as saying that Democratic selfshness is
likely to be responsible for the loss of Col.
orado to Pops. He says that fusion is
dead and Democrats won't tote fair with
Bryan. He does not say the OBVIOUS
thing that all Bryan men ought to be.
come Democrats,