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The age-herald., 1899-05-27
" TWO BILLS" BENEFIT
Had to Go Against the Bike Races But
 Was Good

Only small audience was present at O'Brien's opera house last night to witness the really meritorious performance given for the benefit of Billie Sprague and Billie West, the popular doorkeeper and treas- urer respectfully of the theater.
 Unfortunately the "beneft'' "bucked" a stronger card in the bicycle races at West End park, and many friends of the 1.-TWO Bills" were kept away by "previous en- agreements"
 Through the able management of Austin r. Sims, the box office receipts were suffi- cient to warrant a small dividend, which was promptly turned over to the bene- ficiarieS.
 The performance was opened with a lone act drama" in which Billie Pickens was the "hull" show and in which he dis played a talent rarely seen in lone so young. His makeup was strictly up-to- date, as well as his hits, and old theater goers who witnessed the performance de- clare that he is the coming rival of Al G. Fields.
 The next number was a piano solo by Professor Joseph H. Denck, whose artistic ability was fully sustained. He was com- pelled to respond to several encores.
 Professor Harry Miles gave a splendid exhibition of club swinging, which was Q SlfOHS feature OI lle prog
 Sidney Lazarus, in his tramp act, took the house by storm His makeup was per- feet and his many local hits were really clever.
 The Curtis sisters, who will appear at East Lake next week under the manage ment of the Southern Amusement syndi- cate, filled the next number, and in their clever song and dance act completely cap- tivated the audience
 They were called several times and grace fully responded. Their coon songs are new and catchy and they can not fail to win public favor In their East Lake engage ment.
 Little Lida McIvane scored a decided hit in her skirt dance, which was gracefully executed and heartily applauded.
 Ike Coleman In Hebrew monologue was good and furnished much amusement
 The next number, e vocal solo by J. H. McLain, called for an encore.
 Burke and Cooican in their celebrated Irish sketch, were ludcrous. They local ized their hits, and though last on the pro- gTamme, were by no means last in point of merit.
 The accompanments were played by Professor Ezra Wyatt, who added much to the performance
The age-herald., 1899-05-27
ORGANIZED AUXILIARY
Retail Shoe Dealers in the Board of
 Trade

The retail shoe dealers of the city met in room 1, Chalfoux building, yesterday af- ternoon for the purpose of forming an aux Hilary organization to the board of trade
 The following were present; J. P. Ma lone, Sol Bernstein. J. D. Collins, S. Rich, A. NJ. McLoud (manager for Hann). D. B. Luster, M. P. Messer.
 MT. Collins stated the object of the meet ing, and was enthusiastic over the project. The following resolution introduced by A. M. McLoud, was unanimously adopted:
 Resolved, That we, as retail boot and form the Birmingham Board of Trade, and pledge ourselves to it's support and we shall also be known as the Retail Boot and Shoe Dealers Auxiliary of the Birmingham Board of Trade.
 The permanent organization elected was as follows:
 J. D. Collins, chairman; M. P. Messer, secretary.
 Various subjects of interest to the shoe mon were discussed, and every one pres the sense of the meeting that only those persons engaged in the retail business should be eligible to membership in the board of trade.
 A vote of thanks was rendered to Oliver Chalifoux for tho use of the room, after which the meeting adjourned, subject to the call of the chairman.
The age-herald., 1899-05-27
JASPER IRON WORKS
Fire Destroyed the Plant on Thursday
 Night

The Jasper Iron works, at Jasper, Walker county, were totally destroyed by fire night before last. The loss is $6,OOO; insurance, S, 300.
 The fire was discovered an hour before midnight, and was then beyond control The companys office building, situated away from the works, escaped destruction.
 The origin of the fire is unknown, but Is presumed to have been in the engine room.
 The burning of the property at this time Is peculiarly unfortunate for the owners. The works were being run thirteen hours a day, and orders had been booked that would have required all summer to fill.
 Manager c. N. Hughes, who was in Bir- mingham yesterday. said his company would rebuild the works during the sum mer, and the material used would be brick.
The age-herald., 1899-05-27
RECRUITING THE ARMY
Capt. c. L. Steele Still Enlisting Men
 for the Army

Captain c. L. Steele, of the United States army, who has been conducting a recruit ing office in this city since April IS, still continues enlisting men in this district for the various regiments in the regular army.
 During this time 9S men have been exam- ined but only 63 of them accepted. Nearly one-half of applicants are negroes apply ing for enlistment in the negro regiments. Not very many of these men saw service in the volunteer regiments during the war.
 The men who are enlisted here are being sent to various garrisons in the United States. The negroes have been going to Galveston, Tex, to join the Tenth cavalry, but since that regiment sailed for Cuba, they have all been going to Governor $ Island, New York Some are going to San Francisco, on their way to Manila, and others to Campo Meade, Pa., Columbus, O., and Fort Thomas, Ky.
The age-herald., 1899-05-27
BRADSTREET'S REPORT
For Birmingham District For the Past
 Week.

The following is the report of the Brad
The age-herald., 1899-05-27
street Agency on the Birmingham district

street Agency on the Birmingham district for the current week:
 'The past week has been one of compar- ative quietness. The iron producers are working steadily, and appearances imply good, steady business.
 Goal mines are running right along, not withstanding complaints of decrease in de- mand.
 "The summer dullness has been felt by wholesalers, but up to the present time business surpasses that of last year for the same period.
 Humber and building material are still in great demand.
 Bank clearings for the week have been $713 29L"
The age-herald., 1899-05-27
JAMES R. MORTON DEAD
Was the Manager at East Lake
 Park

James R. Morton, for many years the manager of the East Lake pavilion and park, died at his home in East Lake early yesterday morning. He had been in lndif- ferent health for some time, but his death was sudden.
 MT. Morton was personally known to hundreds of the inhabitants of Birmingham and district, and he was greatly esteemed in the community. He was a man of thoughtful courtesy and generous impulses, and his passing away will be sincerely re- gretted. He is survived by his wife, son and daughters.
 The funeral will take place from his late residence at 10 o'clock this morning, and it is understood that there will be a good attendance of Elks, of which order Mr. Morton was member.
The age-herald., 1899-05-27
RE WAL SERVICES
At South Highland Presbyterian Church
 Begins Tomorrow.

Beginning tomorrow morning, there will be a series of revival services at the South Highlands Presbyterian church, which will continue all during the week, with daily services at 10:9O o'clock in the morning and at o'clock at night Evan gelist Edward Oakes of Boston will con- duct the meetings, and it is expected that the series will be a most successful one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-18

Stuck. Abigail.
Thompson, James
Topp, Charles.
Mheatley. VIM. (trustee).
Wilgus, Ollie OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Wishard, Albert W. (und 80 and w.
H., jr. (und Observation-Disclosures.
Wishard, Francis M.....................
wager, Elizabeth. .......................
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-18

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1898 Mid W side W ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
1S0SlW u Observation-Disclosures.
1890 Golden add Eek Is 20-100 TT end. .........
1893 Il of Bluff Road, S e cor, y W A......J
19OON A..........................
1905lW Y Il ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
1866 Mid pit of road II, e A.................
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
An Ant Parade in T111adeIphia.

Pedestrians on Tenth street, north
Of Chestnut, were attracted by a
migration of ants yesterday morning
which for extent and discipline sur
passed anything of the kind ever seen
in this city. The ants were marching
company front and the column was
nearly 100 feet long. 1t was broken up
into brigades, each about three feet
long, and big ants with wings acted
in the capacity of brigadier generals.
The column moved out of the alley
by boomers hotel, and turned up
Tenth street. keeping close to the
house line. Each ant carried a larva
in it's mouth and it was clear that a
whole colony had determined to change
it's quarters. The column turned down
Chant street, toward the postofice, and
then to Market street. It was sug-
gested by one Of the onlookers that
the procession was the initial step in
picnic to Atlantic city. The largest
OF the generals was dubbed General
Shafter by an urchin who signified his
intention of staying with the army
until it boarded the ferryboat
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
Closing out Sale Of the
cro'ckery Depart
noeDt.
SPECIAL SALE.

On the account Of not
having the room we have de-
cided to close out the crockery
stock apd glass ware. You
will fiDd one-bolf price on
glass ware. lamps and decor
ated ware odds uDd ends, odd
pieces. Come and take tbeD
away at half price as we need
the room. YouWill find great
bargains. Come early aDd
look them over and you Will
be surprised how much crock
cry you can buy for q little
moDey. We baVe cut prices
in half and tbis meaDs a great
saving to you. If you are in
need Of a good lamp or crock
cry Of oDy kind this is the
Of a life time.
This sale Will coDDeDce
Thursday morning aDd con
tinue through Friday, or uDtil
sold, Come early. These
bargains Will not last forever.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04

Everybody has a few bargains to
offer in their stock and of course they
want to impress you that the whole
stock throughout is about the same
way. We have some good bargains
in clothiug which we are very anxious
to show you. They are not old shop
worn goods. We can sell you a
good business suit for SIS, better one
at SO, $40, 81, $l4, SIS, etc. A new
line OF fur coats Ill new goods.
bought before great advance Id price
OF tur goods, and we truly believe you
will save money if you buy your fur
coat of us. We have large line of
boys clothing. A nice suit of clothes
for the little fellow at from 81 to So. so
If in need of boys clothing do not
forget our store. Fur overcoats, new
ulsters for men and boys at low prices.
We would be pleased to have you
take look at the clothing depart
ment. Lockers as welcome as
purchasers.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
we Offer Great Bar
gains il our Shoe
Department.

BY the way we are selling
shoes every day we believe
you all know about our low
prices. We offer this week
the baIaDce Of our Tan dDd
Russell shoes at a little more
thaD half price. Bring inyour
feet aDd we Will fit them. You
Will get q burgoin. Have you
seen our pew liDe Of working
mems shoes? They Nox-ED~
All. We Will not be uDdersold
iD tbis department. aDd Will
give you only good honest
goods, In rubber goods We
bave everything to make a
map huppy Mems Hub Artics"
Alaska Storm Slippers, :"
Mems Emperor High Caters,
rubbers, and overshoes. Also
we would mentioD in tbis
department. our new line o
Mems Macintoshes and rain,
proof coat. Prices from $1.5O
up. Your pocketbook Will not
suffer if trade in tbis dept.
Visitors as welcome as pur-
chasers.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
GOLD IN ABUNDANCE.
Such is the Report Anton Watzke
Brings Back from Rainy Lake.

Brings Back from Rainy Lake.
Anton Watzke returned on Monday
from his trip to the Rainy Lake coun-
try, where the Seirey Camp mine in
which he and several other Morris
people are interested, is, situated.
Ever since his return Mr.. Watske has
been relating to his astonished fellow
citizens the wonders of that country
in general and of the Sairey Camp
mine in particular.
AS an illus ration of The richnessof
the ore there he tells of having picked
up very ordinary looking piece of
rock, which he reduced and washed
in mortar and was surprised to find
the whole bottom of this mortar
covered with gold. The expert then
informed him that the piece of rock
was worth 500 to the ton. Further
investigation displayed considerable
vein of this ore.
Mr.. Watzke has unbounded conf
dence in the future of the Sairey
Camp mine. This winter machinery
will be hauled there and set up and
the mine will be operated next sum-
mer on large scale. The water
power also of the Sairey Camp places
it far in the lead of the other mines of
that locality.
Mr.. Watzke came back with sew
eral fine kodak views of the mine and
the surrounding country.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
Gloves aDd MitteDs.

Our new line Of working
meD' gloves. uDd mittens take
the cake. We cannot get
them fast enough. Have you
seeD our new Mule Skin Mitts
at 25c per pair. We carry a
good line Of buckskin gloves
and Dittens, also Mems and
Boys Dress Gloves. Remem-
Der our Glove Department
WDeD you WuDt to buy and
we Will try and please you.
MoDey back if goods are not
as represented.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
DONNELLY ECHoS.

Fall blowing is about finished in this
vicinity.
John Nelson made business trip to ST.
Paul last week.
Emil Nelson is still buying up stock.
He is a hustler.
Riley Hills and wife made a visit to
Herman last Friday
Philip Rowe and Ed Nelson were in
Morris Monday evening.
The boiler inspector was in orr town
last week testing boilers.
N. B Lord, of Morris, was looking after
his interests here last week.
Andrew Kolodzy and wife and Mrs. A.
Hilla were Delano visitors last week.
Mr.. James + obinson and wife, of Ever.
glade, were Donnelly visitors Sunday.
F. J. Mclaughlin sold his team of horses
last week to Henry Kline, of Pepperton
Miss. Hu1da Johnson went to Mime
apolis Thursday to consult an eye special
ist.
John Hartung was out in Everglade last
Friday looking after his interests in that
town.
Joe Fritz has purchased a new windmill.
Law1er Bros, of Norris, put up the tower
last week
The threshers have nearly completed
their work in this vicinity. A few scatter
ing jobs left.
The Kerridge Bros. accompanied by the
travelling freight agent of the Great
Northern, were Donnelly visitors Sunday.
We are informed that Riley Hills and
family contemplate moving to Herman at
an early date. What Donne1ly loses is
Herman's gain.
Martin Thompson was having a good
time last Sunday setting prairie fires. AT
last the FIRE got control of Martin and the
result was that he burned up a haystack
of his fathers.
SHORTY.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
Clothing Department. New Dress Goods of
Up Stairs All Kinds
All Kinds.

Black Crepons, black novelties.
Black serges, Black Broadcloth.
Black Henriettas, secitian suiting,
jacquard, brocade Somerset. plaids
skirts, dress fannels, Mohair suiting.
New.silks in stripes, plaid, fancy
etc; larger lines to choose from and
very cheap. Black silks, black
sateens, black fancy silks, silks for
dresses, silks for waists, silks for
trimmings, etc. New and large
stock of fannels of every description
from the best to the cheapest.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
WOIGAN's NIGHTMARE.
She Shudders When She Realizes the


There is so much suffering and danger
in store for the young mother, that her
happy anticipation soon gives way TO q
feeling of dread at the Thought OF the
pain which she must undergo. This
constant fear so preys upon the mind OF
many women that it fills them with ter
ror and makes baby's coming source
of the greatest anxiety and dread
All the suffering and danger OF the
ordeal can be avoided by the use
Of Mothers Friend, p which prepares
the body TOR this important event. It
relieves morning sickness, and many
other unpleasant conditions which ex-
ist during this time. Thousands of
women praise s'Mother's Friend" for
bringing them safely through the most
critical period of their lives.
Every woman should send their name
and address to the Bradfield Regulator
Co., Atlanta, Georgia, and receive free.
valuable information on the subject.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
A Philosophical Whin1.
SHORTY.

Brown Il say, Sharp, you know
Doctor Whim, don't you?"
"Oh, yes; | know him we'll He's
been making a great study of warts
for the past ten years"
warts, eh? Isn't that rather
queer?"
"Well, / don't know; it a sort Of
thing that grows on one, you now
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
Underwear for Men
and Boys.

This lad" would not be COM
plete if we did not mention it here,
We have without doubt as good a
line of undertaking as you will lind
west Of the cities. Extra heavy,
wool feeced line goods, finished
seams at 50 cents per garment, the
regular IS cent kind. Mems pure
sill feeced shirts and drawers, mems
fancy silk feeced shirts and drawers,
mems fancy striped all wool goods,
gents fine sanitary natural wool
goods, etc. Meme heavy all wool
overshirts, all kinds and prices. Take
a look at our so cents line of heavy
overshirts. They are good goods and
the price is low. By the way it
would be we'll for you to remember
we carry complete line of Gents
furnishing goods. We invite you to
look at our goods and prices. They
are as low as the quality Of goods we
sell, will admit. Call and see us;
lockers are as welcome as purchasers.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
Money Did It.

There is always something frigid
to me about the atmosphere CT a
bank said De We're "Well, that is
probably because they always deal in
cold cash there" observed Handy
Philadelphia North American.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
A Wonderful Watch.

"Mrs. Jobb-.'DearI dear! | left
my watch upstairs on the bureau, and
| feel too tired to go after it,"
Mr-"Well, if you'll just wait
around long enough, it'll run down.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
IN A CROWDED STREET.

1 walk the city square with thee,
The night is loud; the pavements roar
Their eddying mirth and misery
Encircle thee and me. Sd
The street is full of lights and cries.
The crowd but brings thee close to me
I only hear thy low replies,
/ only see thine eyes.
Charles G. D. Roberts in LippincottIs
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
Cloak Department.

Ladies Misses and Child
ren's garmeDts Of all descrip-
tions. Some Of these gar
meDts are last yeer's styles
and will be sold out at greatly
reduced prices from oDe-third
to one half price. The ossort-
meDt is large and prices are
SO low they Will. suit. you,
Come in and see them.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
Found.

A black shawl was left IN buggy
IN Morris two weeks ago Sunday.
Owner may have same by calling at
this office.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
WECOULD USE IT,: ~: j . THISPAPER

New goo in Gdu Shoe Grocery
ohaou come NJ SCI yourself n our word or Cnamo
s
Charge ou t
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
Bedding Department.

Everything in the line Of Bedding.
Blankets of all description from the
cheapest to the best. See our 45c
blankets. Comforters all prices and
large stock to select from. The
prices are SO low they will suit you.
Table linens, Damasks, Napkins,
etc., in this department you will find
a beautiful assortment and the prices
are right. Call and see them.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
The Adirondack
Sweater

For men and boys. Have you
seen tnem9 Just the thing for cold
weather and for the good they will do
you. Their cost is very little: a nice
garment for the school boy. We
have, them in maroon and navy.
They are trade winners every time.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
New Laces.

Laces, Ribbons, Dress Trim
mings, Gloves, Hosiery, Ties beauti-
full assortment, very cheap.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04

A large new stock to select from
very cheap. Ladies and Children's
overshoes and rubbers.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04

Carpets.
Mattings, Rugs, Oil Cloths at
bottom prices.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
Our Grocery Depart
ment.

1t is wonderful, how, at this
season of the year when one would
think cash was scarce, we get in so
much money in our grocery depart
ment' You all know why it is. Our
groceries are the best the freshest,
and our prices the lowest. We
thank you all.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-04
Ladies and Chill dren's
Underwear.

The stock is complete and the
prices the lowest. We can suit you in
this department,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-11-23
Along the Water Front.

The barkentine Benica will sail from
the West 4 Slade mill for Mexican
port tomorrow.
The schooner 4. J. West is loading al
the West & Slade mill for Honolulu.
The schooner Alcalde sailed from the
West & Slade mill for San Francisco Fri
day. \ day or two later it was rumored
that she had gone ashore in the storm or
sunday night on North Beach, but the
report proved to be unfounded.
The steamer Newberg sailed for Sar
Francisco Sunday with a cargo OF lumber
from the West & Slade and Anderson (
Middleton mills.
The schooner Tampa dragged her an
clors and drifted on the beach at Cos
mopolis during the blow Sunday night
but escaped without damage.
The schooner Jennie Wand is loading
at the American mill for San Francisco.
The steamer Luella sailed from the
American mill for San Pedro yesterday.
The steamer Ruth ned Yesterday for
San Francisco with cargo OF lumber
from the American mill.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-11-23
The Panel & Folding Box Co.


A short time since, II company bearing
the above title, was believed to be about
to commence manufacturing operations
on this Harbor. The town Of Iioquiain
made it proposition. Subsequently
Aberdeen was asked what bonus and IA
cilties it would give towards the estab-
lishment OF the company's plant here.
The compan, stated its requi. ements,
which included free ste and bonus OF
5000. Both conditions were fulfilled. a
warranty deed to the site has been given
and the money deposited in Hayes Il
lIavcs' bank in cs cron.
Under the direction Of the president Of
the company, active work was started on
the clearing OF the grounds. Plans were
drawn up. Tenders were advertised for.
bids opened, and one OF the bids selected
AID 'he successful tendercr told to at
once prepare fer the signing OF the con-
tract Also piles were ordered and other
necessary preparations made Certainly
AL this implied a full acceptance on the
past Of the company OF the offer made by
the city Of Aberdeen to it. AS matter
of fact, the company did absolutely legal
ly and formally accept such offer.
Suddenly a telegram reaches the presi-
dent, from some Of the principal share
holders of the company, instructing him
to suspend all further work. The grounds
uron which this action appeared TO be
based was an alleged uncertainty as to
the title to the tide lands in front of the
upland site decided to the company. 1t
is not necessary to here discuss the ques-
ton. The merest tyro knows that in this
state the upland owner has an inalcna-
bic right to the title OF the tide lands ly-
ing in front Of and abutting upon his
meander line. But what are we to think
OF persons who, calling themselves bust
ness men, deliberately and advisedly en-
ter into a business transaction and after
all the conditions they asked to be car
rieh out-having been carried out to their
declared satisfaction and acceptance
suddenly find niger in the wood pile
and want to declare the thing off? Is
this business or is it chid's play? But
here's the rub. OF course HoQuiam felt
that ii had not made as favorable show
ing as Aberdeen. 1t is not naturally in a
position to do so. Therefore it makes
another bil-all the same rs if the whole
thing WAS poker 9 inc--ana the afore
said shareholders adopt this plan to en-
able themselves to take advantage Of the
raise. Again we ask, is this business"
What would it be called ii it were given
its right name"
Aberdeen's existence does not depend
upon the establishment of this company's
plant here. We doubt very much il its
being here would at all compen safe us
for the liberal and generous offer we have
made ii and which offer we have honor
ably, Loyalty and actually carried out and
performed. Given :he same offer, within
thirty days We can congratulate ourselves
on having a far better concern establish
ed here. One, too, which will have
far larger payroll, and one which will
carry on much less intermittent style Of