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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
VILLAGE CREEK
WILL BE CLEANED
Board of Revenue Let Contract
Yesterday.
A SOURCE OF ANNOYANCE
Sewerage Was Not Properly Carried
Off, and Several Citizens of That
Neighborhood Have Sought
Reliefin the Courts

The county board of revenue yesterday
contracted for cleaning out Valley creek.
in the western portion of the county, which
has been the source of much complaint
from citizens living along its banks and in
the immediate vicinity of the stream.
The sewerage system of Birmingham is
emptied into the creek, and on account Of
the stagnant nature of the stream the
sewerage is not carried off properly, caus-
ing great annoyance. Several persons have
sought relief in the courts and numerous
complaints have been fled with the board
asking that something be done before sum-
mer.
The matter was taken up at yesterdays
session, and d. s. McClain was employed
to dretge the creek and to make a new
channel for the stream where it was found
necessary. He was authorized to employ a
number of laborers at S1.5O per day, and,
if necessary, number of skilled laborers
to do blasting. 1t is thought that the
opening of the creek will give the relief
sought, and will effectually rid the section
through which the stream runs of the
nuisance caused by stagnant sewerage.
AT todays meeting of the board several
matters of Importance will come up, prin-
cipal among which will be the hearing of
several back tax cases.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
KILLED BY TRAIN
News Reaches Here of the Death Of
John Hughes

The news of the death OF John Hughes,
formerly of this city came to Birmingham
yesterday. He was killed by train near
Futon, Ky. on the I'D of April, but no
one here knew of the occurrence until late
yesterday afternoon, when letter was re-
ceived by William Donovan, one of the at
taches of the postoff1ce.
The letter stated that Hughes, who was
an expert painter and decorator, was work
ing for F. W. Johnston, contractor OF
railway construction and had been run
over by a train near Fulton, Ky. The let
ter was signed by F. R. Damon and was
dated at Huntsdale, Mo. In the dead mans
pocket was found a letter from Mr.. Dono-
van of this city, and not knowing anything
of the young mans family, the letter was
sent to Mr.. Donovan asking for informa-
ton.
John Hughes was well known in Birming-
ham and had gained considerable reputa-
ton for some of his work in decorating and
painting. He was about 20 years old, and
his death will be greatly regretted in this
city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06

sions when strons efforts were made to,
defeat him.
Said he: st do not attribute my defeat
to any want of confidence on the part Of
the people in me. Indeed, that confidence
was expressed in the election of four mem
bers, majority, Of the new board Of police
commissioners, who were voted for, almost
solidly by my personal friends, without
whose support at least one of them would
not have been nominated A great many
of my friends and supporters, running up
into the hundreds, | know, voted for Mr..
C. C. ChiIes because they believed he IA
vored my recollection a chief Of police"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
REGULAR BARGAIN COUNTER
George Mitchell in Trouble for Selling
Shoes Too Cheap

George Mitchell, negro, has been selling
shoes altogether too cheap, and was ar
rested yesterday by officers Patton and
Reese.
When arrested Mitchell had a valse full
of shoes, and was retailing them at the
ridiculously low price Of 80 cents per pair.
The shoes were of a good grade, and the
officers decided that the negroes dealings
were not exactly ION the square," so he
was promptly locked up. He claimed that
he was selling the shoes for another negro,
but didn't know where they came from.
There are two pairs of the shoes at the
police station, and the owners can get them
by calling there and making the necessary
Identification. George is still in jail.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
STOCKHOLDERS
Of the Water Company Will Hold a
Meeting Next Monday

The following notice has been sent to all
the stockholders of the Birmingham Wa
ter Works company by ]. f. Graham, sec
rotary and treasurer It is dated May 4:
The stockholders of tho Birmingham
Water Works company met this day at the
office of the company, in annual conven-
ton, but on account of not having quo
rum present, the meeting adjourned to
meet again on Monday. at u O'Clock noon,
June 5, 1899, at the office of the company
In this city.
'If you cannot attend in person, please
fill out the enclosed proxy, and send to
some person to represent you, that we may
have a full meeting
proxies require a ten-cent stamp"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
MRS. MOSELEY DEAD
Was the Wife of the Editor of the La
Dor Advocate

Mrs. jamie r. Moseley wife of j. H. F.
Moseley, editor of the Labor Advocate
died yesterday at noon at her homo in
Jonesville after a lingering illness from a
complication of diseases brought on by a
severe attack of pneumonia.
Mrs. Moseley was sc years 81 age, and
a native of Georgia. She was a faithful
and devoted wife and mother and will be
sadly missed by her husband and six lit
tie children. who have the sympathy of
many friends.
The funeral will occur from the family
residence this afternoon at 4 O'Clock. In
terment at Oak Hill cemetery.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06

'"rhe work." he said. ''is very tedious, and
will engage two men for four months, so
you can see how much there is in it. The
specifications are little different from tne
Camp system, and 1 have not yet decided
what system l will use.
another feature is that the contract
holds the makers liable for any mistake
which might arise from an error in the
compilation, and, besides, the maker must
run the chance of having the book rejected.
'Tf Mr.. Hewitt wants the job he can
have it,
Mr.. Baine did not submit his bid in writ
ing, but made it verbally.
The matter will probably be taken up at
the net meeting of the city council, when
a full report will be made.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
ALABAMA PHARMACISTS
To Meet in Birmingham Next Week
Preparations for Their Entertainment

ing extensive preparations for the enter
tainment of the Alabama Pharmaceutical
association, which holds its annual con-
vention in this city next week, May and
10. The meetings will be held in the Com
mercial club rooms.
There are several hundred druggists be-
longing to this association, and a large
number of them are expected to be pres
ent at this convention. The festival and
carnival is proving double attraction for
the delegates.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
Funers, of JOAN w. Troyer

The funeral of John W. Trover, the
South Side grocer who died suddenly
Thursday afternoon from drepsy of the
heart, took place at $3.50 o'clock yesterday
afternoon from ErswelPs undertaking es-
tablishment in Nineteenth street Inter
nent at Woodlawn cemetery. Mr.. Trover
was " years of age. and had many friends
who were panied to hear of his sudden de-
mise.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
MINISTER OF WAR
Resigns on Account of Reception Given
His Explanation

Paris, May 5-Charles Louis de Frey
cinet, minister Of war, it is reported late
tonight, has resigned in consequence Of the
reception given to his explanation in the
chamber of deputies today regarding the
suspension of the lectures of M. Duruy a
professor in the Ecote Polytechnique, after
disturbances by his students.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
BARNEY" INJURED
Stumbled Against Rope and Fell Over
Unconscious

Barney Baldwin, who claims to be the
only living man with broken neck and
who sells patent medicines on the street,
met with a severe accident in Second ave-
nue. last night.
He was tripped by a rope stretched across
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06

On a warm sultry day try a
cool and refreshing drink of
soda water served by an ex-
pert at our fountain.
Ellis Drug Co.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06

Place your orders for CUT
FLOWERS for the Carnival
with Parker's Drug Store.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
PERSONAL.

Mr.. G. A. LaPrade, of Mount Pleasant,
Tenn, is in the city on business.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
The Retiring Chief

Tho retiring chief T. C. Mcdonald, was
not present at the ceremonies. Yesterday
afternoon he spoke gratefully OF the con-
adence bestowed upon him by the police
commission for many years. and the inter-
est manifested by q large majority of the
citizens of Birmingham on several occa-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
CARNIVAL COSTUMES.

Gorgeous costumes to be
had at 2Ol0 Third avenue.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
Kerr Saw No Written Hid

Alderman Kerr stated that he saw no
written bids at the committee meeting. but
understood that Mr.. Baine's and Mr.. Hew
tits bids were at the same figures. He
also stated that he moved to award the
contract to Mr. Hewitt because he thought
that he would do the work WELL but that
he supposed that Mr.. Bafne would also car
ny out the work according to the contract.
/, Alderman Gray was communicated with
at his home, where he is confined with a
lsprained foot the result of accident
which happened to him several days ago.
In regard to awarding the bids he said:
"Mr Hewitt submitted a bid to me at
two figures. one for a plain record at $500.
which was not even considered by the COM
mittee. and one for record with tho Camp
system at $500. Mr.. Baine submitted no
figures but wanted the work, and it was
awarded to him, simply in preference to
the man at $500. which is considered a rea-
sonable price and has been paid heretofore
for the same work.
'The specifications call for a book which
shall be as near as possible like the Camp
system without infringing upon it, and Mr.
Hewitts $500 bid did not apply to 1t. There
is a vast amount of work in making up one
of these books and there is little profit left
for the compiler at $780,"
Baine Wants TO Give 1t Up
Mr.. Baine who secured the contract, said
that If Mr.. Hewett wanted to take the con-
tract at $500 from the city. he would be
glad Of the opportunity to get out &c 1t.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06

Strawberry Sherbet.
Venable & Mathews,
LIST ave. and goth st.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
FOR SALE

Fancy drivers and saddlers;
city broke.
Geo. G. Phillips Stables.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06

You can get a delicious
drink at Norton's Soda Foun-
tain. -
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
Fru Miz our speciality.
Norton's Soda Fountain
SO BLIZZARD

SO BLIZZARD
Refrigerators from SO up.
We take your old one, or will
repair it.
Spiro & Long Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16
an HOUR IN COURT

The reporter passed an hour IN
the East Side court this morning.
Recorder Murphy was on the wool
sack, Casey was holding down the
marshal's desk, and Sam Solinsky,
the city attorney, was The lord
high. executiouer, for what Sam
says in the way OF advice goes a
long way with the recorder.
The first prisoner brought out
was 4 white man. who va, charged
with prddling without license. The
mar, bal had q DOZEN or more vial-
he had taken on the man. They
we're filled with a milk lie liquid
and labeled as fluid 10 produce
photographs The evidence was
strong enough to convict, ani a
fine Of five dollars AM costs va,
laid against the peddIer
The next man was charged with
vagrancy. Tnis case was heard, he
was hard locking cuss 'and the
city attorney asked him if he would
leave the city if he dismissed the
case, and meeting with an afirma
five answer he was told to depart
in peace,
Doc Levingood, the col9red man
who works at the water works, was
tried for plumbing without license.
He was found guilty and fine OF
one dollar and costs ass -ssed against
him.
Pound Master Barber came IN al
this time with a whole family o
negroes-naned Ailia. The pouuc
master told his tL'eo of @oe-he sai5
Il saw a horse browsing on th,
commons near the water works, anC
[ caugh it to Place it 10 the p1unc
and wh,n l went to lead the anima
off, negro Nomad rau out Of tn,
house with an TX aGd made a viciou
attack on me l turned the hors
lose aud undertook to defend my
sci and | was set upon by a hlj
dozen members of the family.
aw a whi'e mau near by and | gc'
him TO assist me and | arrested the
VIII family" After Insulation
am) ~ the rfficers it was thoueh b
b st lo lrt ali the Akin fdmiy %
except the one with the ak, and she
was hG, d one dollar and cests.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16
Eever Enjoyed More Fun,

] have never enjoyed more fun
aud less ruduess more laugter or
ssons more ridiculous sayings
mingled with more important tru-
tbs from the lips aud actions Of
any person / feel that all who hear
him cannot fail to see that better
brighter side to life which should
ever be cultivated and exhibited
Our people ia Texas will hail hi
second coming with JOY. R W. Lew
is, manager State SIS Encampment
of texas.
The above refers to A. W. Hawks,
who will give one of his entertain
meuts at the Park Auditorium, on
Tuesday, March 2lst. Admission,
25 and 80 cents
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16
CONGRESSMAN BAILEY HIRE.

Congressman Joe Bailey, wife
and two sons was here this morn
ing on their way home from Wash
ington, D. c. Mr.. Bailey lives at
Gainesville, Texas, and enjoys the
honor Of being the leader on the
democratic side. He is a hard
fighter and in fighting political
measures that are odious, he does
not ask If the measure originated
with democrats or republicans, but
he reasons, 'is 1t right or wrong,
and when he makes up his mind
that the measure is wrong, he put
on his shield and take up his sword
and wades into battle.
He contested the right OF gene
raj Joe Wheeler holding tSo Offices
at once-one in the army and the
other on the floor of congress
drawing pay for both; he had oppo-
sitlon in this, the most coming
from his own party, but he won the
battle and fighting Joe Wheeler
had to give up one place or the
other as did several other gentle
men holding elective Offices and
those by presidential appointment
Several gentleman of our city
had confa0s with Mr., Bailey while
he was here. One of them asked
him if he didn't think the demo-
cratic party dead, aud he respond,
ed by showing his worries in a de-
risive laugh and an answer sai1
mot bit of it, or even is it sick
Mr., Bailey is congressman We al
feel proud Of, n, only th- demo
Gratis in Texas, but in the south
and north, and he will yet come tt
the front and be a factor in shap
ing national politics,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16

There is no law in the books that
says that the interest or the primer
pal Of any bond or obligation owing
by this government is payable in
geld. The interest aud bonds are
all PAYABLE in "coin" hence it is not
population to pay them in silver,
as the repubgodicans tell us 1t is
and there is no law that requires
a hundred million dollars Of gold to
be kept in the national treasury
aud out OF circulation just for the
treasury lODters 20 gamble on
When the affairs of this goveln-
ment are placed in tie hands OF
MEN these fostering evils all be
righted-but never under the lie ~
of Hanna or his cohorts.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16
Postage to be Reduced One Cent.

The enormous increase in the
number of letters CARRIE J in the U
S. mails makes it certain that the
rate of postage must eventually be
reduced to one cent an ounce. The
President who succeeds in getting
such measure through Congress
will hold a high place IN the esteem
of the people, but no higher than
the esteem in which everybody holds
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters This
medicine has an unequalled record
in reducing the sickness ofmankind
1t gets at the starting point of dis
ease by acting upon the stomach
direct, helping that important or
gan in its duty of digesting food.
It makes good appetites, allays ner-
vousuess, stimulates the kidneys,
and makes rundown men or women
feel like a new person. Try it.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16

An Iowa girl advertised FOR a
husband and got him. The adyer-
tisement and wedding fixtures cost
$500, Within a year he enlisted
aud was killed at Santiago, leaving
his wife $1,000 insurance. The wife
will, in addition to this, be drawing
a widows pension in short time.
The face of all this evidently
shows that advertising pays. We
cannot see how so many Of our mer.
chants can longer withstand the
appeal of a converted conscience to
do some good, strong advertising
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16

Valparaiso, Chill, March 14-In
a head-end collision on the State
Southern Railroad four locomotive,
and many coaches were destroyed
a dozen passengers were badly ia.
iured and one was killed the dam
age is place at $25O,OOO.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16

Mr. Martin Wiun, one Of Craw-
ford county's pioneer strawberry
growers, went out to his berry farm
yesterday to examine his vines and
learn what, if any, damage they
might have sustained b. the ex-
treme cold weather of February.
Upon his return he expressed HIM
self as being we'll pleased with the
prospects, and declares that they
ire uninjured Mr. Wiun believes,
however, that many of the tender
er varieties of the peach trees hayt
been killed. Van Buren Argus.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16
EUPT0N OIL THE BEST!

Eupiou oil is double process re.
ined oil non explosive and abso.
tutelt safe and cannot be equaled
for Elimination Inferior oil is OF.
ten sold for EUPION Ask for
Eupion aud take no other. In or
der to obtain the best results, boil
your lamp burner and put in new
wick at least once per month.
Genuine Gup.on oil Is for sale by
the following TeXarkana mer-
chants
w, h Nolcump John p, klmpt
Onto NltNGu'y Co,H = Mownor.
smith DwU Co. Oscar Turner
Joseph Mcshno, luler-staee Drug store
~ brown, Hoffman lldw co.
M., ,itelley Mrs, H. l.. Meeks
Williams a Williams A. l.. Helmns
\ w, Dunn j., r. Roach
Merriwethcr 81 TAYLOR R A. Hardin.
w. A. Robinson
Positively no oil sold from the
peddlinp wagon.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16
To the Voters Of Tcxarkana

To the Voters Of TeXarllana,
Texas:
am a candidate for reelection to the
office OF Assessor and Collector OF Texar.
kama, Texas, election In April next. You
have elected me several times to fill this
position and my foarth term (of two years
each is about TO expire. On this account
| have been reluctant to further tax your
generosity, but | have recently received
unsolicited proffers of support from SO
many citizens Of the town. that feel II is
the wish OF the majority of those interest
cd, that should fill another term.
can only refer to my official record, TO
the committee of expert accountants who
annually examine my books, and to the
Finance Committee OF the City Council to
examine and report on my monthly collec.
tlons and disbursements.
respectfully request your support, and
promiS II elected for the coming term, tC
try to perform the duties OF the office as
faithfully, and impartialy as have In the
past. Respectfully,
WILLIAM t. ESTES.
Texarkana, Tex, Jau., 40. 1900.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16
A TEXAS WONDER.
Halls Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney audnid.
der troubles, removes grlye, cures
diabetes, seminal emissions, weak
and lame back, rheumatism aud all
irregularities Of the Kidneys aud
bladder in both men and women.
Regulates bladder troubles In chill
dreu II not sold hyyour druggist,
will be sent by mailon recAipt or 81
One small bottle Is two months
treatment, and will cure a.y ease
above mentioned, n, w Nrl -uI,
manufacturer, p O. box 2ls Wac,
Texas For sale by Smith Drug Co.
TeXarkana, Ark,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

Either a woman will eXaggerate
her husbands good qualities or
other mems bad ones.
The reason women ike to make
matches for other girls is because
they think it fools people about
their own.
Girl babies can hrt without
showing how TO talk, after they
grow up they can do it without
knowing how to think.
The mere a man watches his mar
ried friends the more he appre-
ciltes how good ae was to the girl
he did not marry
When a girl proncse, to man
she always insinuates that he has
forced her to declareLhrIself
A wOman's idea Of heaven is a
place where everything always
smells of soapsuds aud fresh paint,
a man would be a lot hoppicr
he dared sit out in the yard and
howl whenever he tyt marsomr.
When two women are reant Glad
to see each other thry hold each
other OIL at arms lenG,b 4 milute
aud then kiss again,
The average man VII hcleve
anything that he is too ),a} io dis.
prove,
Every woman hopes som'.irn &C.
make nicer pie crust ana to he ?
better Christian,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16

Ex-Cougressman Walker, of Mas
sachusetts, Republican, says the
Republican party will suffer defeat
il it attempts TO deal with the cur
reucy question. "He says: There
is more dynamite connected with
the banking and currency question
than with any other subject ever
introduced in congress. Any party
that attempts a settlement of the
currency question before the silver
question is settled will be swamped.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16

Among the late good amendments
to the peusiou laws, are two that
we especially commend One Of
these provides that the widows Of
pensioners hereafter married, shall
not receive pensions, aud the other
require, b IL the allowance Of .
man who b lglects to provide for his
wife to be paid over TO the wife and
children.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16

Col, A, A, O. Rogers an old Ar
kaosan, writing from Los Angeles,
Call says that the cold weather
has done much damage TO the cit.
rons fruit crop oranges, lemons
and grape fruit" We thought
southern California exempt from
freezes, but it seems not, from the
ahove
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16

The Indiana man who was the
father of 32 children aud died Ia
the poor house might not have en-
countered this fate if he had de.
voted half the time bestowed upon
the acquisition Of the descendants
to the accumulation oflucre.- Saint
l. ,uis Republic
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16

1t makes us extremely tired t.
read in one or two papers the rot
about "the best men can not be Sc
cured" for railroad commissioners
at the salary allowed by Arkansas
new law. ltlsa fact that dozens
OF as good and capable men as we
have, applied for the three places.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16

For some time, 1 have suffered
with rheumatism aud tried every
Imaginable remedy, without effect.
Mr. F. g. S. Wells advised me to
try Chmberlain's Pain Balm, telling
me that it had cured many cases 0.
long standing like mine | have
used four bottles and feel sure that
one more bottle will make cure
complete.-A. F. KNoTz Claremore,
Ark. Sod by Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16
SHAKE IN YOuG SHOES.

Aliens Foot-E isc, II puwler ',, Tho
feet II tcmos painful swol IN, snprt.nR.
nervous fec' inrtowing pails md n ,hht.
" t0kQs the Nlug uIt ~ CONT and hnu.
IONS, lt.a tho grtdiHtt comfort jan ivory
W tba aNe Allo q FUot,EaSr M koS
ughi or new shoes iacl Nsy, ltis rcr.
wv eAlt lvf sweating, clllmS ana AUt
ny druggists aud shoe shps. lly mail
Tor eSrtin .sMmpy., Trial mbhugo FENE.
YORK. "''''F' IL
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16
REAL THIS.

Jackson, Miss, Jan II, 1899.
| have for years been a sufferer
from kidney and bladder troubles
| have tried all remedies that
could hnd and bad dlmostpivsn ur
all hope of ever getting relief, until
| tried Halls Great Discovery
am now using Il and feel like a new
man. It's effect is wonderful
G, w, WILLIAMS,
ASST Chief Police.