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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-26
4out of 1918 Died Centsnarians.

The Health Board reports that In the last
quarter there we're 20. $50 births in this city
and III. 7l3 deaths. OF the persons who died
4 were women over 100 years. Two OF these
died from old age and the other two from bron-
ehitis.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-26
Negro Lynched In NIissl.,ippI.

HATTIEsBURG. Miss. July 25.-Henry Novels.
a negro who ATTEMPTED to assault Miss Rosa
line Davis on Saturday evening was captured
yesterday near Bond. Miss. and brought back
to the scene OF his crime. when he was identi-
fed by the young woman. A crowd number
ing over 300 men escorted him to a tree nearby.
to which he was tied and shot dead.
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lancer Increasing, Says DIR. Park.
Of th" s OF great btnentin arrestng the progress
" we on'Asc,-lr, fordyce Barkcr.-Adr
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-26

Rain or shine. Albany Day Line steamers are thu
best; rooniy. clean, enjoyable. Bee ldys.-AdR.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-26
GEN. PELLIEUX PUNISHED.
,,rr o AZ OBSCURE COMMAND FOR
LYING TO THE WAR MINISTER.

sa,,rre Of coll ricquart's Love Letters
,,c subjcct-Grn. do Gallifet Also Re-
,,ro. cen, do ScErier for Violating
Army Discipline -Prllieux May Resign.
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and brushes, was seized with an inspiration to color the little creature who always wore plain white.
 Twas but a moment thought of before done, for he rarely took the time to think twice. Blue ears, pink tail and stripes of violet, indigo blue, green, yellow and red were chosen in preference to Georges sug- gestion of the patriotic colors. The poor frightened rat escaped at last, but pussy passed near just as they were about to be good for little while, and was seized and dressed up elaborately In some doll clothes that Fan had just finished. In the meantime they had arrived at the mo- mentous decision as to whom they should have take charge of the camp.
 Leaving Fuss to disentangie herself, they sprang up, or at least George sprang up, to go when Frank, determining not to be even a second behind him, caught his foot to trip him up; aiming a sly kick, he thought to escape. but instead, down they tumbled together, struggling and rolling over and spinning around on the floor till an observer would feel sure that every limb would be dislocated. In a short time however, they were racing down the street to Aunt Mans, she being the one they had concluded to take with them to the woods.
 Arriving breathless, they were running in when they beheld little Julia in a comi- cal plight.
 She had been on the river the summer before, and evidently the steamboats had left an impression on her mind. She had turned on the hydrant and allowed it to run till she succeeded in making 'big riber," and was delightedly sitting in the water puffing and steaming and psh-psh- ush-ing; then blowing a loud to-oo with her puckered lips was having fine time.
 What are you doing Julia," said the boys. laughing heartily at her funny ap- pearance.
 T n e rTTn1t taus that's big boat"
 What are you doing it for, you muddy creature?"
 "Taus, play Summer Cool till I dot tired talkin bout Pistle Paul and 'Postle Peter, and mammals busy. so I des played steam boat; and I likes it'
 "Where Is your mamma?
 "Nhat is she doing?"
 "IIers in de house turning the floors bare footed"
 Julia's mamma was house-cleaning and taking up carpets, so Julia had found time for much more fun" than usual.
 Aunt Nan listened to the boys, and, being quite & good-natured, self-sacrificing aun- ty, she used to do as they wished, and the arrangements were begun in earnest
 Mamma and aunty cooked and packed hampers. and, besides, loaded boxes with cooking material--hams, bacon, flour, meal coffee, sugar, cans of beef and tongue and such things as hungry boys with greatly increased appetites would be sure to need.
 Tom and Fred Jones, John and Walter Gay, and Charles Curtin were invited, and Fan had her friend, Bess Long, and Julia took the dolly, while Aunt Nan promised herself the companionship of some good books.
 Behold them at the dawn of day, before a neighbor has drawn curtain or opened single door, loading up for the long ride. The particular spot on the Warrior river chosen by the'boys was fully fifteen miles away, and they wished to reach their des- ,inatian early in the day. so that tents
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could be pitched, hammoclks swung. and cots arranged before noon, that the after noon could be spent in setting lines for catching fish and such matters.
 The boys, owing to their excited antieipa- lions, slept little the preceding night, but were as gay and noisy as though they had enjoyed their usual eight or ten hours rest. Not the least of the pleasure was that real ized from the loading up How many things were forgotten till the last moment! How impossible to find room for another thing! What seramh1ing for seatsi How Tim and Francis frisked and parked. and persisted in showing they wished to go
 At last they started, piled about all over the already full wagon. Frank had declared he would not be so crowded. and finished the ridiculous picture by tying his small express wagon on behind and seating him. self in 1t. Tim and Francis followed until too tired to run behind. when both were taken in the wagon.
 Never was there more beautiful morn- ing, and never did boys enjoy one more. Though possessing the usual energy and superfluous enthusiasm natural to the aver age boy, the most of these also possessed keen appreciation of natures gifts and called out to one another to see this or that specimen or flora as they rode through the shady woods. Birds sang triumphant mel odies that accorded with their gay-humors
 
 animals frisked in sight to increase their desire for period of freedom and activity. The sun was just beginning to rise above the horizon when they had reached the sec ond point of their journey, the creek by which they were to rest and breakfast
 Thinking to cross before doing this they proceeded about half way over, when they found the wagon was standing still in the midst of the stream. So heavily loaded was 1t that the horses seemed unable to move another step. What was to be done?
 Now den, you boys jes lite outen dis.'' said Rafe, the colored driver, "and help git dis load outen dis creek"
 Shaw, Rafe, what are you talking about? Make them get up."
 "Aint l been a tryin' that long enuff? You see dey hab dere disabilaties You Jes git into dat stream some on you, and push dem wheels on dat lef' side.'
 Such laughing and debating as followed. The larger boys got out into the stream, where, after much tugging, pushing and coaxing of the horses they succeeded in re- leasing the wagon and contents from it's miry bed, Rafe having first carried out in his arms the frightened little ones and placed them safely on the other side.
 Now. den misses, If you'll jes tell me whar de gradients is I'll undertake to bile some coffee and give de young gentlemen some breakfas I spec deys hongry good" In little time a breakfast was eaten, each taking his sandwich in his fingers and drinking what seemed to them the best cof- fee ever made.
 Before noon they reached their destina- tion and were unloading, when a startling event transpired.
 Gro be continued.)
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Thrilling Adventures Of Sc I H Summers Camp
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Frank and George had been teasing all summer for camping trip. Mrs. Corney was generally willing to gratify her boys in any reasonable request, but she was stiu undecided about consenting to this, for she well knew the anxiety and worry she would suffer in yielding to them. She was sure they would be drowned or shot during the time, and dreaded the weeks or month or their stay in the woods far more than she let them know.
 Besides, there were the little boys, Ned and Jack whom she could bear to disap- point, and who were just as eager to go as were the older ones.
 Fan too. pouted and wished she were boy, and declared girls never have any fun.'
 Ever since vacation begun the children had talked and planned of little else. and today, as usual, the scheme was up for dis cussion.
 Their mother had finally said ives, pro- vided they could find some grown person willing to accompany them," and though they had hoped to go without girls and wo- men they decided to take them, as 1t must be either that or stay at home.
 While deciding with much animation the persons they preferred, and who were most likely to be induced to undertake the ar duous task of living in the woods from two to six weeks with six or eight boys, they managed to keep busy their mischievous hands. The boys, Ned and Jack had very gentle and pretty white rat that ran In and out of the pockets of his little mas ters without fear.
 Suddenly, while the consultation was in progress, Frank, spying his sisters paints
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 a FOR 2 LITTLE 2 FOLKS. E S5 DsY NARY JoLLYV 

children to write to you. and am going to tell you what I like. I have been reading the stories in Tho Age Herald, and I like the ones about Sweetest Susan and Buster John the best. have Nights with Uncle Remus" and Uncle Remus and His Friends" Papa read them to me last win ter. and we had lots of fun over them. The best book I ever read is My Little Friends" by Louisa M. Alcott. I like short stories the best. I am not years old yet. but I have good many books and had rather read than to do any thing. l can read better than l can write. I think my papa is the greatest man that ever lived 1 had a pet kitten, but 1t ran off, and I haven't any now, except doll. have three little sisters, and they are always saying funny things. One day we had roll for dinner, and when it was put on the table one of them begun to sing When the Roll Is Called up Wonder, I'll be There. And yesterday the baby stuck her finger 10 the calf's mouth and said the "Talf peck me-" Mama says I have written enough so goodbye for this time.
 JOSEPHINE KEY.
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DOLL HOUSES
Mo- 2.

On Highland avenue and Twentieth street there reside two little folks. by name Joy and Bland Tomlinson. They are the happy owners of the beautiful little doll house we give you today. 1t Is placed in a conspicuous spot on the green terrace and is an object of admiration to many a small pedestrian.
 The house Is a one-room cottage with door and window, and real sure enough doorbell for little visitors to ring.
 Miss Dollykins was not at home when the reporter called. but. he had a peep within and saw the furniture in which little people delight. There were 0 doll bed, ap bureau and sideboard. to make dolly's mamma happy in dusting and arranging.
 We still desire to hear from every little girl the kind of doll house she would like to have.
 We have the photo of one made of large goods box. which we shall give you soon; also one that has two rooms and porches.
 Ifyou have doll house and want it to be seen by our readers let us know and we will have 1t photographed for you and will have it with a description in this depart ment.
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MUFFrS KITTENS.

was wrapped in slumber and every thing was dark and still-a little past midnight.
 Hushi What sound was that? Muir 8 kittens were all asl, }, but Muff reused instantly when a great big foot, with no boot on 1t, pushed the basket that held her. self and her babies from under the window.
 The jar aroused her, and sleepily she stretched and blinked for moment, but soon she recognized that those two rough men were strangers. She angrily raised her back and sph-shs-pt at them as she sood over the kittens.
 They paid no attention, but crept softly into the pantry and were going into the sil- yer closet when Muff, who still eyed them, not feeling sure that they would do no harm to her kittens, ran softly to Lilies little bed and tapped her with her paw, then she jumped up on Lilies mammals s bed and tapped her.
 Soon they perceived something was wrong, and Lilies papa followed Muff to the closet just in time to prevent the bur glars escaping with all the silver the house contained. One of the burglars received q shot in his left leg that led to their being caught and imprisoned.
 Muff became quite heroine. but she con- tinued her calm. indifferent course and seemed unconscious of all demonstration Of admiration.
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MUFF,
Or How the Burglar Was Caught by 8
 Cat

That silly cat! There you have walked me again. How did she learn such a trick, l want to know?"
 Lillie exclaimedl irriably, at being aroused from her morning nap. though the sun had been winking at her through the blinds for some time.
 Muff was getting hungry and was tired waiting for Lillie to come with her saucer of milk. She was a very gentle creature. but she knew quite well how to awaken her little mistress She would run in and jump up on her bed so noiseleSsly that Lillie could not hear her. but she would go up to the head of the bed and pat her on the face with her velvet paw, once. twice or three times if need be, till she was awake
 All the family thought this very cunning, but Muff ignored all hattering attention and merely waited to breakfast, after which she would wash her face and sit blinking in the sun for time, then she would stretch out full length on the rug, one paw coyly covering her face and snooze comfortably, even at g o'clock in the morning. Surely Muff may teach nervous. fdgity people the necessity of repose and of taking life easily and philosophicaly.
 But about the burglar. The whole house
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OUR PETS
AND OTHER HOBBIES.
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Estis Bussy has collection of fine chick ems in which he takes great pride. The Ply mouth Rock is his favorite, he says be- cause they are hardy and grow large so rapidly.
 The bantam is favorite fowl with most boys. It is easy for town boy to keep them, for the hennehy may be made out Of large dry goods box. and yard Is suff1- cient range for them.
 Terry Barker has quite a collection of pigeons in which he takes great interest.
 The story of "Muff" told on this page. is said to be true one, and the cat belongs to one of our readers.
 Johnny Munger on his tiny steed Is a fa- miliar object on the streets Yesterday we talked to him about his Shetland pony, and learned that Santa Claus brought his pet. and that Johnny cares for it himself. John ny is a very little man, but the pony is not much larger so he can do this with out having recourse to a stepladder.
 Leonard and Seymore Hall have most a hundred pigeons" and are quite proud of their friends.
 Elise Riggs little dog Topsy is an edu- cated canine of brilliant attachments. He stands on his back feet and politely shakes your hand among his other cunning tricks.
 Walter Sleeps dog Brownie is another re- markable little acquaintance of ours. This very knowing fellow refuses to sleep any
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rival stone's or, Norton's. The beverage was tested by the Age-Herald reporter, and though not ice-eold nor possessed of enough saccharine substance to produce indigestion, it was, nevertheless, quite good for the modest price of two glasses for } cents. The boys seeing us making some notes, became alarmed for fear they were going to be forced to pay license. We sue- ceeded in reassuring them on this matter, and so they continued to sell to one another penny candies. lichorice lemonade, etc.
 Jim Cox, Andrew Willis and Sidney P. Smith also have opened, temporarily, on the porch of the first named young mans house. quite an attractive store.
 Misses Jamie Robertson, Bessie Brown, Gena Ballinger, Theresa Hooseman and some others are preparing to have some amateur theatricals. We have not been informed concerning the play and cast of characters, but hope to hear particulars later.
 The tents of the Midnight band, which has for two years been encamped on Thlr- teenth avenue, north, continues to attract attention. The boys meet to drill and eat watermelons and such things as regularly now as they did two years ago.
 Miss Mildred and Lucy Downey are still at Fulton.
 Lloyd and Mary Bowers, of Brookwood. have been visiting their cousins, Henry and Susie Perry.
 The following young people are at Blount Springs: Master Oscar Underwood. Louis Underwood Eleanor Matthews Miss Mary Alban, Mary Cameron, Master George Cameron, Miss Fedora Randolph. Miss Jules Randolph, Master John Randolph, Master Smith, Julia Maddox Margaret Maddox, Elizabeth Russell Master Badham, Sunday with Robert Badham
 Miss Eleanor Matthews possesses a won- derful -eontralto voice for one so young in years and gives much pleasure tothe guests of the hotel.
 Master Oscar Underwood gave a small watermelon party to a few friends in the hotel Tuesday afternoon.
 The Masters Bradham spend most of their time swimming in the sBlue hole.
 Master Louis Underwood at present Is the "crack shot" of Bount. He is the proud possessor of a brand new air gun.
 Master Henry Gray spent Saturday and Sunday with Robert Badham.
 One fond mother in trying to induce her 3-year-old to drink the water told him 1t tasted just like eggs. "Yes," he says. but they are rotten."
 Master Henry Badham spent Wednesday in Birmingham the guest of his cousin, Frank Lane.
 The little girls are very much aggrieved because the little boys don't ask them t. dance. just like the grown up folks"
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THE CAMERA
 CLUBS CORNER
For Exchange of Ideas Among Those Inter-
 terested in Amateur Photography.

For Exchange of Ideas Among Those Inter
 terested In Amateur Photography.
 This corner we offer for an exchange of ideas from those interested in amateur photography.
 All boys and girls who have kodaks and cameras are entitled to express their views concerning this popular intrument, and how to enjoy 1t.
 Send in some samples of your work to the young peoples department, care Age Herald.
 offer prize to any one under IS years of age who is an amateur photographer. For the best comcal picture, a copy of sFrontier HuInon," by Palmer Cox. For tho best figure study, we offer copy of Knight Errant," by Edna Lyall. For the best view, we offer Count of Monte Cristo." We claim the privilege of using the pictures in this department. All enter ing this contest must send in the work by August l. The judges will be competent photographers of the city. Send picture to Our Boys and Girls Department, care Age Herald.
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RIGHTS OF CHILDREN
.rterfered With Less Here Than in
 Larger Cities

- Well. boys and girls, what do you think now about the Young Folks Department?
 We have received some letters and have heard some discussing the page, and these are enthusiastic for it's continuance. Let us hear from others.
 We publish some of the communications and will give you the others later
 We still wish you to write about your fa- vorite book or author, your fayorite game, your greatest hero, how to make anything, from a wheel barrow up to steam en- gine and be sure to write that joke-the funniest thing you ever heard.
 Birmingham allows children more Drivi- leges than some cities. Did you know thai? in some places you see such signs in the park as this: Children and dogs not al lowed in this part of the park" Children not allowed in here"
 Now this is a shame. and we are glad it can not be said of this city; but there may be something which you consider needful yet. If so don't hesitate to say so, for it .s your privilege to express yourself in these columns. We have many ideas of what you may like, but we prefer that you express your thoughts and opinions so that we may be quite sure.
 Any one leaving town on a vacation trip should have some interes ting things to write about How would you like for us to offer a prize for the best short story of not less than one hundred words, written by boy or girl?
 Just remember that this is our page, and if sooie curious grown folks read anything taey don't like. why they just needn't read any morc for It is written for young peo- pie; though, of course. you know there are some persons who never grow old, and so sl,vays enjoy children and their ways.
 We welcome such to write 10 us and to read what We children have to say.
 Address your communications to "our Young Folks" care of ASe-Heraid.
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LITTLE PERSONALS.

Sally Wick Nance has returned from her outing at Fulton, where she reports the children are having a fine time, though their sports are of a quiet kind
 Marie Hudgins is now on a visit to the country She will return in a few days and then will go to Asbury Park for time We hope to hear through her of the doings of children at this fashionable resort.
 Virginia Walker entertained her young friends last week in honor of her guests Misses Velna Broadway and Hermone Browne. It was a delightful evening, and the charming hospitality of the young hos tess was thoroughly appreciated.
 A letter from Miss Sada Hit, who is summering at Fulton, was received too late for publication.
 Courtney Scott Henly has a lemonade stand on South Highlands that bids fair to
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WHEN OTHERS
 FAIL CONSULT

Men suffering from Sexual Weakness Gonorrhoea, Gleet. strlcture, Syphilis etc., I offer a certainty of cure My charges are within the reach of all.
 refer you with permission to First Na- tlonal Bank, Alabama National Bank, Jet- ferson County Savings Bank and Steiner Brothers. bankers. as to my responsibility for my contracts. cure many patients by mail treatment. Write for prices and terms. Address pr. r D. Holloway. Watts Bldg.. Third Ave. and Twentieth St.. Birming- ham, Ala.
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As a special attraction East Lake has secured the services of James and Miss Alferetta Baum, the champion high wire bicycle performers of the world, who will give exhibitions of their skill nightly next week. They will ride a bicycle on a wire stretched across the lake from the tops of two poles seventy feet in mid-air.
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A Little RnssellvIlle G,rl

The editor of the Children's Department has received the following from little girl in Russellville:
 Russeilville. Ala, July 21, 1899. Editor Children's Departpent l saw your letter in tho paper asking the
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PRIVATE
 DISEASES

Any physician seI1da ing me a case =of Syphilis that I do not cure to his entire sat- isfaction in from 20 to 40 days, it will cost him nothing. I do not attempt to cure all diseases that af- nict the human fami- ly. but confine my study and practice to the treatment of pri- vate diseases only.
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where but on a white counterpane and al- ways demands his water from goblet.
 On Twenty-first street two little girls, Edith Wright and Annie Joe Duffy live. They have such good times making play houses and romping as only two little girls can, but the greatest source of amusement is afforded them by their friend and com panion, Polly Parrot. Polly goes with them when they build playhouses and acts as member of the family, which is great fun for you know dolls. though ever so pretty, can not talk. The little girls each have a small piano, and often they sit down before the tiny instruments and accompany Polly while she sings most wonderful and charm ing songs. She then compliments herself extravagantly, saying: "Polly Is so pretty. Ha ha ha," etc. She is also verp polite and tells her little friends that Is so nice; thank you" When they feed her some times one of the little girls goes to a neigh bors visiting; then how Polly does call "An- nie! Joe! Annie! Joe! Come home." We are glad to introduce Polly to "Our Young Folks"
 Locke and Beverly Chew. who live in the suburbs of Birmingham, have built some attractive bird houses to entice the feath- cred songsters to their home. These young gentlemen have many interesting amuse- ments. and with their many resources are wonderfully entertaining to others, as well as themselves.
 Why are there no squirrels in any of the Birmingham parks? These cunning little creatures are frequently the most attrac- tive features of the parks in some cities.