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The age-herald., 1899-12-28
JACKSON SURRENDER
Man Who Cut Charlss Holcomb at East
 Birmingham

George Jackson, the former foreman of the car barns of the Birmingham Traction company in East Birmingham, who sey eral weeks ago seriously cut young Charles Holcomb, a motorman on the same line, and who, after, the cutting, succeeded in getting away, yesterday came to the police station and surrendered himself to Sergeant John Rowlett.
 Fortunately Holcombs injury did not terminate fatally, but the outlook at the time was very critical. Jackson will have a preliminary hearing Se'ore Judge Tea gin in the inferior court this morning. He was released on a bond of $150.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
\ nrriane LicensrG

Marriage licenses were issued by the pro- bate judge yesterday as follows: s. M. Tomcinson and Miss Julia E. Staggs; P. c. Aoner and Miss Alice Billingsley; George Meyer and Miss Ida Self; John NJ. Wright and Miss Ida Maske; William Keenan and Mrs. Katie Ross; Fred w. Raisler and Miss Susebel Garner.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
ScOrclied Cilai&

Chief Mullen, of the fire department, has purchased a dozen large arm chairs for use at the Northside fire departments quar- ters. The chief wished to buy enough for the Southside department also, but there were no more of the same lot to be had, having been slightly burned in a fire, Out the damage to them will in nowise lessen their usefulness to the fire laddies who feel quite proud of their new furniture.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
small Fire

About o'clock yesterday morning the Southside fire department responded to a call in Eighteenth street. between avenues G and H, and soon put out the flames. The fire originated in the kitchen, the roof of which caught from defective flue. The damage was very small.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
DEED FILED FOR RECORD
Transferring Property of Elyton Com
 pany to New Owners

The deed by which William Halls, Jr., conveys the property of the old Elyton company, recently purchased by himself, to the Birmingham Realty company, was filed for record with the probate judge yes- terday Revenue Stamps to the amount of s 600 were attached to the deed, showing the value of the properties thus trans ferred to be S3 00O O00
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
AN IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE

To make fl appalen to thousands, who think thmeselves i'll, that they are not af- hicted with any disease, but that the sys- tenn simply needs cleansing, is to bring comfort home 10 their hearts, as a costive condition is easily cured by using Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup company only, and sold by all druggists.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
Roland Reeds Condition

New York, December 27.-At St. I.uke,s hospical tonight 1t was announced that the relatives of Roland Reed have requested that no information concerning his condi- tion be given out. It was learned, how ever. that MT. Reed was resting comforta- big.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
PERSONAL.

Dr. Felix I. Tarrant, of Milton. Fla, is visiting relatives in the city. Dr. Tarrant formerly lived in Birmingham, but removed to Florida two or three years ago. He is brother of George H. Tarrant, chief clerk in the probate judges office.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
BarleJ-Malt and Hops

and no corn, are used in making the famous Anheuser-Busch Brewing Assn brands of beer for home and club use. There are no others that equal it. Abso- 1utely pure beer.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
Forecast for Alabama

For Alai5ama-Rain Thursday; probably colder in central and southwest portions. Friday fair; winds becoming fresh, north erly
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
THE WEATHER

Office of Station Agent. Birmingham, Ala, Dec 21, 1899. Local observa tions during the 2i hours ending D. m., Central time:
The age-herald., 1899-12-28

Highest temperature, 62; lowest tempera- ture, 36; average temperature, 49.
 BEN. M. JACOBS, Station Agent. U. S. Weather Bureau.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20
All previous high records will be

All previous high records will be
broken by the corn crop of the Unit
ed States Of 1899. 4 canvass of the
eight States which raise most of the
corn of the United States warrants
an estimate above that of 1896, which
heretofore has been the record, and
there is much in the adyices received
to Justify prediction that the crop
will approximate 2,5OO,OOO,OOO bush
els. The first corn crop of the country
to reach 2,00O,O0O,OOO bushels was
that of 1885. Including the crop
now to be harvested, only nine crops
of 2,O00,000,00O bushels or over have
been produced.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20

THE PRICE OF WHEAT.-The New
York Suns commercial editor, who
is cautious in his predictions rs TO
the future of wheat, gives the follow
ing as reliable from Schwartz. Dupee
x Co:
"While weekly exports contrast
very fsvorsbly with last year, the
wheat market acts heavy, and prices
have shrunken some. 30 contradict
DRY have been crop advices all through
the yesr, both home and foreign. that
the trade is left in an uncertain con-
dition, and Is all at sea as 10 whether
worlds supplies are over, under, or
on parity with the worlds demand.
Measured by 1895, when the world
produced it's largest crop, this year
output is relatively small, even
though it will be and is full aver
age of the last five years. LAST year
the world produced an euormus crop,
over 2,SOO,OOO.OOO bushels. but had
no old reserves. This year the crop
is about 2.54O.OOO.0 600 bushels. and
reserves are at full 10 normal. so
that. in realty the world has nearly
as much wheat in its entirety as it
had year ago. IL Is simply a bum
per crop and no reserves vs. an aver
age crop and normal reserves, a diff
ference without much of a distinc-
ton aud implying supply quite
equal 70 all demands. Prices here
for December are 10 cents higher
than last year. while at Liverpool
they are 10 cents lower for the same
month lat year. The harvest season
Is about ten DAYS lat, because Of late
planting. To compensate Tor small
len receipts We have ia the visible
35.O0O.OOO bushels against 1.l47.Oo0
In 1S9S. Advices from the North
west suggest Willingness on the part
OF producers 70 sell.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20

The conviction of Dreyfus has
awakened such a spirit of indigna-
ton among the peoples belonging to
countries outside of France, that
there is much talk of boycotting the
Paris Exposition, to be held next
year. and it is said that this feeling
extends so far that some governments
will withdraw from participating in
it. While nearly every person out
side of France who followed the pro
ceedings of the trial of Dreyfus be-
lieve a great wrong has been done
him, it is to be hoped that nothing so
silly as boycotting the exposition will
be attempted by outside governments
because of this wrong. The action
of the court martial concerns alone
the French people, and they have
right TO feel the same contempt for
outside meddlesomeness that we
would display if foreign governments
were to manifest improper interest in
our lynching affairs. DESTINY" may
call upon us to assume possibilities
over islands 1000 miles from home
that will result in the sacrifice of
thousands of lives aud the spending
of millions of treasure. but IL has not
dictated to US to exercise undue in
reference with the domestic affairs
of France, however much We may
sympathize with victim of injustice
in that land filled with excitable and
impetuous people. If France pro-
duced Gen. Mercier. it also produc-
ed the noble Labor.
\ cablegram from Paris to the
New York Sun stated that the gov
ernmeut intended to set Capt. Drey-
fus free, upon his withdrawal Of his
petition asking for a revision Of his
trial. The low state Of his health Is
given as a reason for agreeing to some
of the conditions upon which his r.
Lessee depends.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20

LAST weeks Warren Sentinel con-
tanned call by committee, num-
boring 80 signers. for mass meeting
to be held at the court house. Front
Royal, on Monday, Sept. 18th. The
object of the meeting was stated to
be "to elect democratic county COM
mittee aud delegates to represent the
different DISTRICTS of Warren county
in a convention that will be held at
Front Royal by the delegates from
Clarke and Warren counties. The
object is 10 nominate a democratic
candidate to represent Clarke and
Warren counties in the next House
of Delegates. The date of the hold
ing the convention will be fixed by
committee"
The call is signed by ;. r. Millar,
H. Dilger, Robt. Brockett, ). J. Simp-
son, ". A. Buck, +. L. Heffiebower,
Magnus Leach, y. 5. Waller, r. A.
Finnell, 5. f. Macatee, &. W. Maca-
tee, Frank Weaver, B. T. Maddox,
and other active democrats of that
county.
The COURIER is sorry to see
this independent movement started
IN our neighboring county-just as
sorry as it was two years ago, when
like result followed the action of
the regular nominating convention
and it wishes to ask the gentlemen
who are engaged in the present affair
if they believe it is going to pay them
to keep up a fractional fight in their
county over leaders instead of meas
ures. In sober earnestness we would
say to them that they are piling up
for themselves more trouble than
they wot of. This admonition is not
intended for one faction, but for both.
We would not feel privileged to say
any thing to our Warren friends on
this subject if the candidate of
Clarke and Warren for the House of
Delegates were not involved in the
factional dispute.
At mass meeting held on Monday
In Front Royal a new executive COM
mittee was chosen, which will issue
call, we understand, for another
nominating convention. This meet
ing endorsed Mr.. Brockett as the
choice of Warren county for the
House of Delegates. And thus the
fight is on in that county between
rival wings of the democratic party.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20

The Butler Colored Zouave Corps
of Washington want to visit Warren
ton on the 22nd of this month, the
Both anniversary of the emancipation
proclamation, but the mayor of that
town has protested against their COM
ing, and has written to the Governor
asking him not to grant them per-
mission to visit Warrenton unless
they leave their guns, ETC., behind.
The mayor with other citizens of that
place apprehend trouble should this
command appear there with their
arms.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20

\ dispatch from Richmond 10 the
Baltimore Sun saws: There is greater
activity in building lines in this city
and the remainder of the State than
at any time during the history of Ell
ther. This condition does not apply
to any particular section, but is gen
eral. 1t is hard to estimate the value
of the different structures now ia
course Of erection here and at other
points in Virginia. The cost of these,
though, must be some millions. The
most important of these new build
ings include the Southern Depot here,
the pulp mills, the electric distribut-
ing plant of the James River I'm
provement Company, the Union De-
pot of the Chesapeake and Ohio and
the Seaboard Air Line, the cement
works at Craigsville, in Augusta
county, the pulp mills at Covington
and many other similar industrial
and other plants in various sections
of the State.
The architects and others who are
in a position to learn of new work
express the opinion that more money
will be invested in buildings in this
State next year than ever known be-
fore. There is an abundance of money
ready to be spent in industrial enter
prises, and it only awaits the turn
affairs may take in the Presidential
election next yesr.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20

4 startling incident. OF which Mr. John
Oliver. II Philadelphia. was the subject. il
narrated by him "a follows. II was in a most
dreadful condition. Nv skin was almost
yellow. eyes suuken. tongue coated. pain
continually in back and sides 10 appetite
gradually growing weaker day by day
Three physicians had given me up FOrtu-
nately. a friend advised trying Electric Bit
tiers and L. my great Joy and surprise tn,
first bottle made decided Improvement
continued their use for three weeks and am
now a well man / know they saved my
life. and robbed the grave ofanother victim.
No one should fail 10 try them Only 50 cts
guaranteed. al &. BlencOe's drug store.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20


The negro, who seemed TO have so
many friends at the North as long as
he was domiciled upon the South, is
being severely and impressively taught
that interest in his real welfare is not
any stronger among Northern than
among Southern white people. Last
Sunday afternoon riot occurred at
Gainesville, H., between negro and
white miners, when seven of the for
mer were shot to death by the latter.
The whites were angry at the negroes
for taking their places in the mines,
and while the negroes were idly
spending their time at the railroad
station the whites appeared and babe
them depart, when quarrel ensued
and shooting followed, with the re-
suit stated above. Gov. Tanner has
ordered military company to that
place to preserve order.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20

State Senator W. p. Barksdale, of
Halifax county, has announced, it is
stated, that at the next session of the
Legislature he intends to make an eff
fort to have a law passed prohibiting
the use of money or other things of
value to influence voters at all cleo
tions. Mr.. Barkesdale says the Gus
tom of influencing voters by venal
means has grown so as to become
alarming, and that if something is
not done to put an end to the prac-
tice it will be impossible for a poor
man or one of moderate means to be
chosen to an office. His remedy is
something like the law in New York
State, which requires candidates to
make affidavit TO detailed statement
of their election expenses and file it
In the records of the county or State,
and also require that the statement
shall be published in one or more
city or county papers.
Recent elections for county officers
have been marked with glaring fea-
lures shocking to the moral sense of
reputable people, and we trust that
Senator Barksdale will be able to
find sufficient support for his meas
ure to make it one Of our statutes.
There is no honor attached to hold
ing an office that is secured by pur-
chase. No matter how worthy and
competent a person of moderate means
may be for a public trust, he will
stand a poor chance in contest with
person of known incompetency who
is backed by means to buy the pur-
chasable voting element.
Senator Barksdale is also quoted as
saying that he will urge the passage
of law providing for primary cleo
tons to nominate q candidate for L..
S. Senator. While such a law will
meet with the wishes of voters, it is
not probable that the coming Legis-
lature will pass it, as that body is ex-
pected to consider the pleasure of the
candidate to be chosen to the u. S.
Senate rather than that of the people.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20

GOOD ENOUGH To TAKE.-The TN
est quality of loaf sugar Is used in
The manufacture of Chambe. lain's
Cough Remedy and the roots used in
its preparation give it "A flavor SINH
lar to that Of maple syrup, making
II very pleasant 10 take. As medi-
cine for the cure Of coughs, colds. la
grippe, Group and whoopiug cough
it is unequalled by any other. 1t al
ways cures, and cures quickly. For
sale by W. Richardson, druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20
For the Courier.
HER GREAT. But MAYNARD son


All, now Virgins sadly weeps
Her great. but maynard son.
For from her starry disdem
\ wandering star has gone.
All. bright that glorious disdem.
Each jewel sparks therein;
Yet in that galaxy OF stars.
Another might have been.
All. now sgain her tesrs flow down:
She mOurns her maynard son.
For from her many jeweled crown
A brilliant gem Is gone
Had he but come when others came.
And led her chosen few.
In honor high she'd hold his name.
NOT linked it with the soraid crew;
She taught him long. she laugh, him
well.
As taught was Washington.
But in temptations hour ne fell.
Her great. but wsywsrd son.
She mourns agsin her waywsrd son.
And a. her tears flow down.
Mt Vernon weeps for Arlington.
That spot Of hallOwed ground
In 'legiance Of the British flag
Great Washington was born:
And old Dominion was her fame
When England trailed the crown:
Yet Yorktown was her Runvmede.
Where Magma Charta -sin was won.
And he who did her Barons lead
Was her great Rebel son
No sordid pelf can tempt to stray.
Nor love Of gold srise.
To draw his Gee; from hono7's way.
or blind those noble eyes:
And n she marks her monuments.
Which. towering heavenward rise.
And views her mothers generous gift
With joyful. fearful eyes.
She note the sights where Vet indeed
Grand monuments she'll view.
To him who rodc the milk-wh lite steed.
stuart ani the JohnStons too.
Now In chat town OF Washington.
Named for hey own great rebel son.
Ia prominent position there.
by grateful comrades reared in air.
4 noble monument of stone.
With hronze6 figure thcrcupoa.
Proclaim> the ,am, @, every ONE
OF her own -rcs. ns- wsr .,ari SON.
And well they m,-h'. tov iu taa, fray.
Nor once nov twice he saved ihc dav.
And held them back from after s.ut.
And check thevicto.'~ winning shout.
And yet. a. yod stand there and see.
How those sad eyc~ look wistfullv.
Across 10 old Nirginia's shore.
Which now no longer claims him more:
A tears course down that bronzed
cheek
More eloquent than words can speak.
While broad Potomac rolls between.
The present and the might have been:
Who would not choose great Jackson
name.
Or Lee'r or Hills or Stuari's fame.
or Johnston's cup OF worthy need.
Or his. who rode the milk white steed.
Close folded 10 her hear, they die.
And there in loving embrace lie.
And rest in peace beneath the trees.
Famed by her fragrant Southern
breeze.
GEO. b. IL ARRrSoN.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20

The relations between President
Kruger, of the Transvaal. and the
government Of Great British has
reached that stage. 1t l. sand. where
diplomacy ends and the sword must
be the arbiter. If war follows the
responsibility of beginning 1t Will fall
upon Great Britain. Preparations
for war are said to be on foot in Eng
land.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20

+. l.. Norman and Thos. F. Burch
became involved in a difficulty at
Ashburn, SIX miles from Leesburg,
when Burch emptied the contents of
a shotgun into Norman's arm and
subsequently struck him on the head
with the gun. A horse belonging to
Burch died from distemper contract
ed in Norman's stable was the origin
of the trouble.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20
Two Millions n Year.

When people buy, try, and buy again, It
means, they're satisfied. The people OF the
United States are now buying Cascarets
candy Cathartic at the rate 81 TWO million
boxes year and it Will be three million be-
fore New Years. 1t means merit proved
that Cascarets are the most DELIGHTFUL bowel
regulator for everybody the year round. XII
druggists l0c, 2Jc, SOC box. cure guaranteed.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20
NOTICE.

To the People 81 CLARKE anil Warren Counties.
Having disposed Of my Liquor business "a
Mt J.. /. Siler-a gentleman highly recon-
menGed as a correct business man-who will
continue the business at nv old stand near
Boyce ON the same high standard il has been
conducted wish 10 announce that all bills
now due me for goods furnished must be-
promptly paid.
Mr.. Siler has bought my entire stock Of
goods and will carry the same. together with
large lot of Old Kentucky Whiskevs now
III bond
Thanking the public for their past afro
mage and bespeaking the same for him.
am, very respectfully.
pd2 X. :. BRNARLN
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20

The annual report of the Virginia
fish commission shows a total amount
of $54, 320.69 collected from the State
oyster beds and fishing grounds for
the year ended March 81, 1899. The
legislature elected this year will vote
on the question of amending the con
stitutlon so as to throw open the oys-
ter beds to all persons.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20
That ThrObbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used DR..
King New Life Pills. Thousands ofsuffer-
ers have proved their matches merit for
Sick and Nervous Headaches They make
pure blood and strong nerves and build up
your health. Easy to take. Try them. On
ly % cents. Money back if not cured Sold
by &. w. Blencoe, druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20
4 Sure Thing for Yor.

\ transaction liz which YOU cannot loseise
sure mug BilIousness, sick headache =
lel tongue, fever, piles and a thousand OF "a.
ills are caused by Consultation AID SLUGGISH
liver. Cascarets Candy Cathartic. tie won
derinl new liver stimulaat ana intes ipsl
tome are ~ ali druggist guaranteed 20 cure.
o. money refunded. C. g &. are q. SUE
Thing. Try q box to-day; IOc, Dr. Sc
Sample and booklet free. See cur BIZ -.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20

Chas A. Pillsbury, the noted Min
neapolis maker of -four is dead. He
was once a clerk in store in "a New
Hampshire town. He went west in
the 7Os, where he afterwards became
very wealthy. He died of heart
trouble.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20
\ FrightfuI hinder

VIII often cause horrible Burn, Scald.
Cut or Bruise. Bucklens Arnica Salve, the
best in the world, viii kill the pain and
promptly heal il. Cures Old Sores. Fever
Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns. all Skin
ErupuOns. Best Pile cure on earth. Only
. cts. box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by c.
w. BlencOe druggist
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20
Announcement

To TIE Voters # Warren and Clarke:
| respectfully announce myself can
didate for the office OF Member of the
Virginia House of Delegates. TO repre-
sent the district composed OF the. coun-
ties of Clarke and Warren. subject to the
action Of the democratic convention. 10
be held pursuant 10 the law.
Respectfully.
ROBERT BROCKET.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
derlM medical discover OF tie age. p cas-
ant and refreshing 10 the taste. aci gently
and positively on kidneys. liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system. disncl colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and bi.iousncss. Please buy and try q box
OF &. &. {. to-day; 10, -. 20 cents. Sold aud
guaranteed 10 cure by all druggists.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20

Cornelius Vanderbilt, the head of
the well known wealthy family of
that name, died suddenly in New
York of hemmorhage of the brain. at
the age Of % years. He is supposed
70 have been worth Sl5O.OOO.OOO.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20

To the Voters Of Clarke and Warren.
would be proud of the honor Of rep
resenting YOU in the Legislature Of our
grand old State. and If you will elect me
| will devote my entire time and talent
TO your interest Yours.
ARTHUR l.. WARTHEN.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20
Turnpike Notice.

The annual meeting Of the Stockhold.
ers and Directors of the Winchester and
Berry's Ferry Turnpike Company will
be held at BOyce, Va, on " EDNEsDAY
OCTOBER 4TH, 1899, and all are request
ed TO attend.
BY order Of president,
sep6 r. powell PAGE. Secv.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-09-20
Turnpike Notice.

The annual meeting Of the Stock hold
ers and Directors of the Berrvville
Turnpike Company will be held in Ber-
ryville, Va, on SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER
3Oth, 1899, at 10 O'Clock a. m, and all are
requested to attend.
BY order of the board,
THOs. .'CCORMICK.
sepl3 President