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The San Francisco call., 1899-08-12
WORTHLESS MAN.
That Failed to Put in an Appearance
at a Weddi1g

The colored people of a little Georgia
community were nightly excited about a
wedding that was to take place among
them None were more so than old Aunt
Sarah. whose skill in cookery had been
f1attered by a request that she should
make the cake. She was fully convinced
that the whole success of the wedding de-
pended on that cake, and she devoted all
her art to making it perfect. After the
wedding was over one of Aunt Sarah S
white friends happened to meet her, and
asked how everything had gone.
''Oh, l tell YER she said, 1T was just
the bestest wedin' ever you saw. 1 didn
never see nothin' like it.
''And was the cake good?
Good, M-m-m Everybody said dey
didn't never eat weddin' cake like dat
one!'
''And how did the bride look?'
"Oh, jes lubly, lubly! All dressed out in
white, wild archiicial orange blossoms in
her hair! And den de bridesmaids
M-n1-ml Eight oh EN-, all dressed in yal-
Ter and carryin' big bouquets! And den de
dancin'! Well. it jest amt no use tryin'
to tell you bout it. Dey can't nobody
know muffin bout 1t, only dem what sa W
it."
And how did the bridegroom look?"
How who look?'
1.-The bridegroom-hoY did he look?"
''Oh de bridegroom-yas-d bridegroom
Why now what you think? Dat ar vvf-
less nigger man amt put in no pearance
at all.'-New York Tribune.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-12
Central League Republicans Meet for an
AII-Around Hand-Shake.
Fine Display of Political Strategy by Gavin
MCNab-PheIanites Are Alarmed at the
Mention of Louis SIoss Jr. as a
Candidate for Mayor.

Mr.. McNab has more important work
than that in hand. He will have q
county committee chosen to govern the
party before Buckley. Rainey and the
Examiner can get in their work on dis
appointed aspirants. Gavin McNab is
fully apprised of the Examiners special
anxiety to gain control Of the Demo-
cratic reins and will adjust the ques-
tions of future management at t. out
set. There will be legion of turned
down" candidates before the convention
winds up. Mr.. McNab will see TO it that
the opportunity shall not be given to
them to get revenge by kicking against
a county committee programme. The
committee is to be selected before nomi-
nations are made. A programme in the
hands Of a master may be changed to
meet eXigenCies, hence Gavin McNa b
may relax if the convention shows signs
of extreme resentment. But he did not
relax at Sacramento a year ago when
Major Harney was reviled by Mayor
Pheian and when q large body of Dem
ocrats was excluded from the State
convention. Mr.. McNab is firm in one
position. He is determined that the Off
cial organization Of the party under his
leadership shall not be used by the Ex-
aminer to give Hearst a trading dele
cation in the Democratic national con-
VentiOn. Every one going to the Mills
building for political inspiration comes
away clearly convinced on that point.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-12
CUPID'S RIVAL.
(Apologies to shakesbeer.)

apologies to Shakesbeer)
Lightly turns the young mans fancy
At the time Of gentle spring
To his love for little Nancy,
And his heart goes ding ding.
Spring has went and summers came
Water running down his spine;
Love for Nancy on the wane,
Young mans fancy out of line.
Love not in it-very queer
Now his idols something wet;
Love supplauted by BIatz Beer.
Springtime fancy off. you bet
-Peck's Sun, Milwaukee.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-12
Trials of a Press Agent.

ooh. it's nice to be a press agent said
one of that happy tribe the other day.
Here 1 have been putting in all my time
this morning trying to convince two
dramatic critics and four managing edi-
tors that our show is the best thing that
ever opened in the town, and [ have been
called the biggest liar on earth by all but
one of them. Such practical unanimity
makes q man think there may be some
thing In the proposition"
What did the sixth man tell your"
He wouldn't see me at all. He had
been to the show."-Chicago Post.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-12

STORY OF 81. MARY 1OspItaI IasI
evening. AS in most cases of its
kind, the aged woman's body was
not mangled. and she lived for
nearly an hour after she had
struck the ground. A broken leg
and possibly a fracture of the
backbone were all the external in
juries received in the fall. Moth
ing interrupted the descent Of the
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
AN OBSTINATE
EYE DISEASE
Cured by DR.. Aborn After Resisting
Ordinary Treatment for Nine
Years.

The remarkable success of DR.. Aborn,
554 Sutter street. in the treatment OF dis
eases of the eye ear, head, throat ana
lungs attracted wide attention in this city
thirty years ago. One of these cases came
under the observation of reporter yes
terday. 1t was that of T. Sullivan of
Geary street who was cured of chronic
disease of the eye of nine years standing.
Mr.. Sullivan says:
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. s, 1892.
This is TO certify that DR.. Aborn cured me or
a painful disease of my eyes thirty years ago,
and they have remained permanently we'll ever
since / suffered for nine years prior to treat
ing with DR.. Aborn and had been treated by
several wel-known physicians. l was also
treated at the Eye Infirmary in New York with
out even temporary relief. DR.. Aborn cured
me permanently in two weeks time. l would
recommend all who afflicted with any dis
testimonial voluntarily out of gratitude to DR.;
Aborn. l can be any day at my place OF
business, Geary street. second floor room %.
business. No. Geary street, second floor
room %.
T. SULLIVAN.
Dr. Aborn, 554 Sutter street, invites all
who have been suffering from chronic
and obstinate diseases of the eye, ear,
head, throat and lungs, heart, liver, etc.
especially such cases as have resisted the
ordinary methods of treatment. for free
consultation. The hours are from $3.50 to
u and from 2 to a.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-12
Passed Complimentary Resolution.

At the regular meeting of the Iroquois
Club held last evening the following res
olution was adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks of the Iroquois
Club he and they hereby rendered TO the
Election Commissioners OF the city and county
OF San Francisco; 10 the Registrar of said city
and county and also to the election officers for
their honest and efficient conduct at the recent
primary election
Charles Sweigert, Max Pepper. Charles
Gildea and f. z. E, Troy addressed the
meeting on political issues. William Nc
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-12

ISIS MARY McKENNA,
a demented woman
about 56 years of age,
took a horrible plunge to
death from the fourth
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-12

Noted Visitors at Zinkand's.
Arion Verein will he we'll represented at
Zinkand's for the next few days
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-12

/ ISTRICT committeeman of the
Central Republican League as
sembled AT headquarters in the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

OF huntsville Is the Agricultural and Me-
Snanical college, or which Prof. William
X. Counciil is president, assisted by an
apre corps or professors and teachers.
Inls institution Is doing a wonderful
WORK In the advancement OF the colored
race. It's president is second in ability
ana learning 20 no other representative
OF MS race In the United States. OF him
ex-governor Oates said: mo man white
or plack, could have done more at Nor
MAJ MAJ with the same amount OF money than
Prot CQuncill has done There are few
men or his race equal 20 him"
Inc training given az this college 70 its
pupus is broad and thorough IN its scope
ana nts them not only for all the duties
OF professional life. but turns them out
upon the world finished mechanics and
artisans In addition.
This institution consists OF q we'll
EQUIPPED college buildings, and has an
average attendance OF 500 pupils. IL is
Wen worthy or the attention OF those in
All parts or the United States who wish
70 penent the colored race, being honest
Sonoucted, thorough In all its courses.
executiye ability and learning OF Prof.
Councill, It's president
No philanthropist could place his money
10 petter use than to provide an endoW-
meht Tor THIS most worthy institution.
Electric Car Line.
The Dupont Syndicate OF Johnstown.
Pa, have lately purchased 600 acres OF
peautlful land lying adjoining 10 the city
proper, which they will Immediately de-
velop Dy the establishment OF large man
ufacturlng plants. They have begun the
erecuon OF the electric car line which,
with It's main and branch lines, will ex-
tend over every portion OF the city and
eventuaiy reach out TO Hotel Monte
Sano, lying adjacent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
Of CAROLINA
Sketch OF the Most Unique Character
In Southern Development.
FULL OF IDEAS AND ENERGY
onief OF the Industrial Departmen mt
OF the seaboard Air Line
Railroad.

In all the South there a NOT a mar.
unique more progressive or a mora
original character than Is TO be found
IN Captain John T. Patrick, whose home
ounce WORKSHOP and general think fac
!ory u Al the present time located az
ne new mace station, on the Sea Board
AT Lane railroad. In the state OF North
SaIoiina, known as Pine Bluff, and 10
write history of the South and omit
sketch or Captain Patrick would leave
the Souths history incomplete. A think
factory Is an absolutely necessary ad-
lunct TO Captain Patrick's place Of resi-
oence, because much OF his time Is Civ
en- over to thinking.
Or course / do not mean That there is
real factory building of brick and stone.
with AL sorts Of engines and shaftines'
sno pulleys and machinery, that brings
forth great noise and tumult at Pine
Blun, where Captain Patrick has his
thoughts manufactured b., the yard:
great thinker
90 not suppose that he was ever ac-
cuseo OF thinking deeply on the subject
.. mlant baptism, or the eternal per-
eeve.anco or the saints. am sure he
mas not wasted many weeks In an en-
oeavor 70 think out ways and mean Of
opening UP navigation to the planet
When Captain Patrick think. NJ.
tnou8nts are aimed at things within the
grasp OF human enterprise, and from bis
thinking has come forth much good For
the south. he has worked out many
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

knotty problems, and by his ir,domidab BILE
pluck and energy he has accomplished
ofttimes that which appeared to be
among the things impossible.
Eleven years ago Captain Patrick was
general superintendent OF the North Car
eiina state Fair: he held this position
TOT tOr three years, In those days the hold
ing or z state fair at Raleigh one week
IN the fall Of each year was a part OF
tne general state programme. These fairs
were always largely attended by the
One bright morning Captain Patrick
conceived the idea Of holding a dozen
fairs all In one. He argued TO himself
vhat " would not be impossible 10 get
up great fair which would appeal 20
other states as we'll a. North Carolina.
90 IN due season his think fctory put
rorth an interstate exposition. and he sue
Southern states. This southern southern i Inter. ere
state Exposition held forth for two full
rmonLhs rsrn,1 N the city of Raleigh, North
tne South ever saw. The writer had the
pleasure Of attending this exposition and
knows KNOWS whereof he speaks. This expo
patrick's think factory. which was nj
that time located in the piney woods OF
lar Heel State, near his present place
He was Commissioner OF Immigration
TOR the state OF North Carolina from 1850
70 1889. He Is at the present time secre-
tary Of the Interstate Immigration and
industrial Association. He is a member
OF the executive committee OF the Ameri-
can Invalids' Association Of Boston.
Just now and during the past two years
Captain Patrick has devoted his time and
ideas in the interest OF developing the
very rich country traversed by the Ssa-
board Air Line railroad He In chief OF
The Industrial department OF this great
system. and is always ready and anxious
to give OF his time and best efforts 10 the
up-building and development OF the va
rious sections along the route OF this
road.
More than anything else Captain Pat
rick is pioneer, lie Is a man OF original
coverfes for the location OF thriving com
munities. one OF the N ost famous win
ter resorts IN the state OF North Carolina
today is the result OF one OF Captain Pat
ago. He has "A way OF discovering places
where the air IL balmy and invtgorating,
where soil H. fertile whers mineral Co
posits abound sna where the general At
the weak and invalid TO rejoice. His
latest discovery Pine Pluff, located on
the Ssaboard AIR Line railroad in North
Carolina, midway between Charlotte and
as a great winter resort within n very
few years for. It's said there this winds
blowing through the piney woods fan
color into pale chetks and give lustre 10
In All The South there is not n NOR.
Interesting character than CaptaiT. Pat.
rick: a man standing perhaps Avs feet
he Is without question the r,ost
unique character In the up-buildIng OF |
Dixie. His advice is constantly sought |
By men with millions 10 invest, and II |
Judgment Il as so1nd and solid az The
rock OF Gibraltar lie knows the South
and knows Il well.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
Undergoing a New Era of Pro-
gress==The Metropolis of
North Alabama.
FAMOUS HEALTH RESORT SINCE 1910
Largest Cotton Manufacturing Point
In Alabama--TO Exceed All South
ern Points In Textile Manufacture.

from Louisiana, Mississippi ana south
Alabama. II is here they erected magnifi-
cent homes. Nspent their wealth in social
,}ey en,}}oyment and added very largely TO the
attractlons or society which in ali its
sentle rennement, has never been eousled
IN the United States in any city contain
,~s WAR Il was smsii "a, population: Before the
was given over very largely 10 the eie-
CANT courtesies OF life. Tho war how
eSer; tSe s,snss CHANGED all this. The freeing OF
Rarative poverty. II deprived them n nO Of
she income which was so necessary to an
ieSts ana comfortable existence. 1t
iett tnem with large estates and no
lagorers 70 improve them. 1t forced the
citizens TO entirely change their methods
orsr, or IRE and rely upon their own Individual
~ was then only that capital began 70
SEQ tne many advantages of this point
snu tne former owners OF the soil evinced
holdings. This encouraged the ineomins
OF business men from all sections. Man.
SSaactores began to be built and the place
was,sb ,ssbseadiiy grown both in numbers and
tWeaLth, until the spring OF 1899 sees
muhtsviile a a bustling city OF 1890 people,
ono half Of whom at least have settled
,si. mere within the last 10 years. Not only
an era or tremendous Improvement that
there exists no longer a doubt that within
% %tne year our city will contain 1000 peo-
ago in our city was not exceeding ssoo
per day. now exceeds 5000 per dsy. and
the finishing OF industries already begun
VII NIL increase our pay roll TO not less than
$4,000 daily.
Water supply.
The pride of Huntsville, as a city. - tn
immense water supply. SpringinE from q
OF the city comes the Huntsville spring.
with q capacity OF "a millions OF gallons
OF water per day. Unvarying In It's reg
ular now OF clear water, being Influenced
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

View TO the education OF the rising gen
eration which Will enable them TO enter
q college anywhere.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

neither By drouths nor floods. II Is the
marvel OF the city. and source of pleas
use TO our citizens. Within a short dis
tance surrounding the town are five other
OF 30 millions Of gallons OF water per day.
which are being utilized by our manufac,
tories, and Which will supply them with
pure water for ages to come.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
Wholesalinc. n.

ance as a wholesale point. There az. ar
Ieast dozen firms employed in the busi-
ness or wholesaling groceries, hardware
ahH shS,. cry goods, all Of whom are remark
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
rches.

For city OF It's size. Huntsville has
PROBABLY more in number and nner
churches than any city In the South. Al.
nlost every denomination is here repre-
seIted. AZ present under the course Of
construction is the magnificent syna-
gogue Of the Reform Jews. contributors
20 which have been donated TO quite an
amount by all denomins tons, showing
tne esteem In which this element In held
py all classes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
Soil and Crops.

The soil OF Madison county IL unsur-
passed In fertility and durability II
needs only the same attention which Is
observed by the Northern farmer In cui-
tivatlng his lands 10 grow every crop
raised In the North. together with the
addition OF sweet potatoes, peanuts and
every ycriety Of fruits. The country is
paradise for vegetables, and small fruit
farming. for the reason that there "a a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
HsntsviIIe rs q city.

This city has been roted principally for
~ years past ss a famous health resort.
THIS wea the city OF refuge and the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
Hotel Capacity.

The visitor or tourist need have no fear
or securing ample and elegant accommo-
dations in the city OF Huntsville, at mod
crate prices. There are three irst-class
brick hotels and a large number of small
er ones, and boarding houses in ali parts
or the city, and rates are moderate and
the table Is excellent On the top OF
Monte Sano, four miles from the city, is
the beautiful Monte Sano Hotel, located
on a plateau overlooking tho city. From
Its porch one can gaze for 20 miles across
the lovely Tennessee valley upon scenery
Which Is surpassed nowhere In the South
In Its beauty. and scarcely equaled in
any country. This hotel has accommoda-
tons for 300 guests. II has its own water
pumping station at Cold Springs, located
near the top OF the mountain its own
gas, and lighting plant. II Is surrounded
by lovely trees, and from II you can ride
over tre mountain top for over % miles
OF fine roads. enjoying rest and quiet, to-
gether with the mountain air, which will
prove a tonic. There Is quite a village
adjacent TO the hotel, containing nuner-
GUS boarding houses for the accommoda-
ton OF those who do not care to pay
hote rates
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
Turnpike Roads.
Politics.
II HnnfarIIin L. ID

a. ne city or Huntsville is Republican in
ns politics by majority OF about 400
at 1ut there are absolutely no sectional lines
urSwn within the city limits. The prin-
SiPe SiiPie OF having the best man for political
Piaces IL one well established. and In the
10y electons politics cut no figure. The
t,.vs tV.veeir,nment or the city Is progressive and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
Manufactoriea.

The manufacturing industries OF Hunts
Vile are as varied as the character OF its
soil and surroundings The principal in
dustry is the manufacture OF cotton
With the completion OF the Merrimack
mills just starting. our city will operate
235 900 spindles, being divided among four
different milling plants, and furnish en-
ployment for over 500 operatives. The
establishing OF the bleachery, dry work
and print works here will at once place
this city as the one pre-eminent point in
the South for the manufacture OF cotton
goods. Yet Il Is not upon this alone that
we rely. The manufacture OF furniture
ct this point is assuming large proper
tions The new furniture factory now
building will employ about 200 hands
The handle fa0ory running constantly
ships almost It's entire product TO austria
liza and employs about 80 hands. The cot
ton seed oil mill employs S5 hands: the
round bale plant OF Pratt a Coons IS the
largest in the South, and Is being con-
stantly added to-. Bricks are manufac-
tured on very extensive scale and OF
superior quality. The manufacture OF
everything that can be made OF wood end
iron In different plants is being carried
on TO n certain extent. and much Of the
wheat raised I'm Madison county Is ground
at the Huntsville mills. our manufac-
turing interests are constantly increasing,
and are a continual source or prosperity
for our city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
WhIfN Iahar


fernaps the most remarkable fact con-
nec.eo with the Industries OF Huntsville
isbore e tSs iaet cos,on of the abundance OF white
exclusively. Tho laborers IN ihas cot,nn
m mluls are nearly all OF the class known
a-s moCntaireers. They are OF pure blood
eilv iISi,s is,sn and Scotch stock, are gener-
Ssy Sn nllterate- but have all -the-hneio--
Sa,n SSanon persistence and deftness OF hand
Slal T,s makes good operative or mechanic
sniry airy are shy and reserved, but high
sPh,teo. FOR generations they have lived
In the mountains. almost w1thont rnsSv sns1
wegy' ana they regard as munihcent
wages which the Northernsr woI,Id CO..
Are tran,a u. a pittanee As operatives they
80. tracIapie. but inslstent upon their
aignts. They absolutely refuse to hold
ely Communication with colorad lahorars
or any description. iDO'i 'fS
The principle OF strike or oo,,b,ra.,o =.
y,h ype whlch Is abhorrent 20 their natIIres
sdiy aIiey each one figure life out for them.
as a hsttersy tu s.auy accept moderate wages
81 ,,i.r une most experienced New England
sta, men, Iately on visit TO our mills
New rnsa ina, ne had seen operatives in
peneved that he saw before him IN Huntso
Nlle the finest body OF operatives tbs+
eyer ever stood by loom or spindle. Not only
tted SL. GU me supply Is practically unlim-
exper enough TO be advanced 10 a higher
ACE others are ready and glad 10 sten
INTO ms place and secure employment.
Turnpike Roads.
!. Mauison county has the finest system OF
turnpike roads in the South. Within her
Of tbesa 'reps mere are not less than 200 miles
SIavel except the one leading 10 Monte
S,sno. Lhese are well kept, can be trav-
tha With VIII heavy loads In any season OF
@ @sne year, ana are generally level They
are AL made OF gravel and macadam and
wen drained. -''N
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
To the Northern Laborinr Ma,

IL you are laborer and have no desire
NO no 90 anything but work by the day for
hnt II VIII not pay you to come South: !:
LOT yourself. or can arrange for a small
capltai upon which to operate, YOU can a.
emn enSe Dc an independent citizen and an
mechanic. the South is ali rirst FOR nn,,
sy,,, ~ tals as well as In every country
sfia ss IN every department Of Industry is
hn, ~ RseAliudn: fou need haxe- no fear
wi,h via. ~a' YOU VIII be at once Appreciated.
,W,linout ,,at regard 10 your politics or re,
utgion. All that will be reouireAi OF yop is
,sr tna' you are q good citizen ana a respec-
you wish others to respect yours. -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

The Cumberland Presbyterians are also
building an elegant edince. which will be
have but lately completed a new church
building. The Episcopal. which is nne
old landmark, and the two Methodist
tions. There are a dozen other Churches
all OF which are well attended and we'll
supplied with pastors. which the space Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

Agric"itursl and Mechanical Gel
ieee for CoIored Students.
Among the most notable and praiss-
worthy institutions surrounding the city
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
Bankfn r.

HuntsvfIle's schools.
The Huntsville schools are wen CON-
Quoted and while not up to the standard
or our most progressive cities In the