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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03

who served as major of the First Volunteer
engineers, and was aboard the transport
that carried Clarence Walters to Porto
Rico, testified that there was no canned
beef aboard this transport to his knowl-
edge. There was canned corned beef IN
cans, such as were described by Walters as
containing roast beef He recollected Wal
tiers. but the latter had never complained
to him as to the ration or his treatment
while In the service On the contrary,
Walters said he had been very well treated.
All the Beef Tainted
Private Stubblebine, of the Seventy-first
New York, said he had been made sick
three times by eating canned roast beef,
and thereafter avoided it as much as he
could. Much of the refrigerator, nearly all
that he saw, was tainted.
Guy p. Vitski, of the First Volunteer en-
gineers, had been three months in Porto
Rico, and only ate canned roast beef once.
1t made him sick. There was one brand of
canned corned beef that made the men i'll,
but there was another that they could eat.
DR.. Maxwell Christine, of Philadelphia,
the witness who was supposed to have seen
the chemical preparation of meat in the
packing house of Swift & Co., In Omaha,
testified that while in Omaha last year he
had been through the slaughter house of
the Swift firm, and had seen a man with a
canula on the end of a flexible tube showing
1t into sections of meat and injecting them
with fluid He did not know at the time
what the fluid was or whether the meat be-
ing treated was corned beef, pork or re-
frigerator beef. He paid little attention to
the matter at the time, but when the dis
cussion over "embalmed beef" arose he
deemed 1t his duty to write to Gen. Miles,
telling him what he had seen. He did not
say In his letter that 1t was beef which
was being injected, but said merely that 1t
was meat.
He had regarded this communication as
confidential, but 1t had gotten out and
brought him great many letters. Among
others was a letter from a man in New
York signing himself Wentz, and asking IL
DR.. Christine knew that the injection pro-
cess he had witnessed was the regular way
of corning beef and hams, as the injection
with picking fluid reduced the period of
picking the meat by several weeks. He
received another letter from one James
Farnan, whom he had never seen. Farnan
stated that he had been stationed in Omaha
and knew all about the embalming Of beef.
and could give information very damaging
to the packers On the strength of this
letter Farnan was summoned to appear
before the investigating commission, but
never responded.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03
MONEY TO LOAN


1.-THE Alabama Home has so perfected its
plan that borrowers have many valuable
options of settlement. Allowing the with
drawal value of the stock with accumu-
lated profits after seventytwo months to
be withdrawn and credited direct on loan
enables a borrower to know in advance al
most the exact cost of a loan. Illustrating
the above we here give you the cost of
$500 loan when the borrower repays 500
direct on his loan each year and withdraws
the stock in seventy-two months. (Of
course any amount can be figured in the
same way from $500 to $1,000:
$500 Loan: When the borrower pays $500
per month in dues and repays 500 of the
loan each year and settles with the COM
pany in seventy-two months.
LIST year S11 90 per mo. LIST year Sl32 W
I'd year 10 90 per mo. I'D year 12O %
Sd year 8 90 per mo. .....3d year lbs %
4th year 8 90 per mo. -. 18th year SO w
5th year 90 per mo. 10Th year "a w
9Th year 6 90 per mo. 18th year " 10
s612 90
Value of stock In u months $50 90
Net cost on loan .........S Oh w
After credting withdrawal profits.
w. V. M. ROBERTSON,
General Manager. 2009 First Ave.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03

Nashville and from the Southern, that it
will injure the local business of those two
roads very materially. Whether the Louis
Vile and Nashville and the Southern are
thinking of buying the Birmingham South
ern, or whether they intend to go on and
fight 1t, remains to be seen.
President Smith was seen last night, but
as is his custom, he refused to have any,
thing to say about his visit here. Accom-
panying Mr. Smith were Messrs. Welman
and Dichman, the former at the head of a
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03
'ostai Feats of This

Wanamaker inaugurated the tube under
ground delivery between New York and
Philadelphia and introduced pneumatic
tubes underground in New York and other
places.
Unfortunately he was unable to carry on
his plans to their completion owing to the
shortness of his term. His work was,
however, taken up by Postmaster Van Colt
with such energy that New York now has a
marvelously rapid delivery of letters.
Mr.. Dayton became identified with the
peoples party in Henry Georges day, and
was a particular friend of the great labor
leader. He is a typical New Yorker and
one of the most progressive of Americans.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03

the death of his s-year-old cripple son. and
his father-in-law. The specifications on
which he was tried was that of the murder
OF his second wife In September, 1898. At
one time the community was arrayed
against him to unit, but his trial found
him more in favor. Kunkel, accompanied
by his daughter and sisters of both his
deceased wives, was in the court room
when the verdict was rendered. He re-
ceiyed Ii calmly.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03
KUNKEL DISCHARGED.
He Was Accused of Poisoning His
Wife.

Lawrence, Kan, March 1.-The jury in
the case of ]. ]. Kunkel, charged wi; h
poisoning his wife, today returned verdict
of not guilty, and Kunkel was released.
Kunkel, who is a lawyer, was accused
of using poison to accomplish the death of
his first and second wives and of his STEP
daughter, and also being responsible for
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03

When Charles W. Dayton became post
master of New York several years ago he
declared that he would put through raplo
delivery or know the reason why. lie mad
Just returned from a trip to Europe for the
purpose of studying European systems,
and he started with characteristic energy
to put them into operation.
He wrote to President Cleveland telling
him that in London a man could sit at his
breakfast table and make an appointment
for lunch by letter. After breakfast he
could mail the letter and be sure OF its
delivery before noon.
Mr. Dayton, with the assistance OF John
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03
Marriage Near huntsville

Huntsville, Ala, March 2.-(Special)-J.
L. Gillian, of Lincoln, Tenn, and Miss
Loulou Feeney were married yesterday
afternoon at the home of the brides father,
A. w Feeney at Belle Factory. The cere-
mony was performed in the presence of a
large, number of relatives and friends by
Rev. II. E. Rice, of New Market. The bride
was reared in Fayetteville, Tenn.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03
ALL HE SAID

From the Washington Post.
Some one told Senator Berry, of Arkan-
sas, yesterday that in the next congress
Senator Clark, of Montana, would be seated
near him.
And Senator Clark" added his inform
ant, "has an income of $5,OO0,0OO a year"
Good God!' was all that Senator Berry
said.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03

ON the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
"You seem to be happy over something's"
IT am. I am feeling as gay as lark"
whats up?"
my wife has gone away for three weeks
and shall not have to take any medicine
to keep OF the grip until she gets back"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03
BICYCLES

Mems and women's new 1899 model BIZ
cycles are now being offered at SS.25 to $2375
and sent to anyone anywhere for full exam
nation before payment is made. For cat
alogue and full particulars, cut this notice
out and mail to Sears, Roebuck & Co., Chi
cago. 2-2I-iyr
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03
Cold-BlOoded

From the indianapolis Journal.
First Young man-Oh, yes, 1 am well ac-
quainted with her.
Second Young MAXWELL?
"Well she is the kind of girl who would
judge a mans affection from the price of
the valentine he sent her."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03
The Real difficulty

From Harper's Bazaar.
Blink-The trouble with a bore is, one
never knows what to do with him.
Wink-Not at all; the trouble is ones al
ways afraid to do it.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03


100x100-South Highlands in a few yards of
the dummy, If taken quickly, $3.50. B. T.
Eborn, Real Estate, 1141a N. 21st st.
LOVELY lots cheap, fronting dummy; Sl5
cash, balance monthly. D. F. Eborn,
1141a N. 21st st.
$3,5O0-Valuable 9Th avenue corner, North
side, with good 4-room houses, renting
constantly at $42 per month; terms easy;
a bargain. B. F. Eborn, Real Estate,
1141A N. 21st st.
A competent man offers himself to under
take to start a bolt nut and rivet works
in Birmingham can give information
where, to get the best bolt headers and
the best hot press nut machines In the
market and can get good men to work
them If this meets the approval of any
person or persons see the editor of The
Age-Herald, or John Duffin, 1922 Rose st..
Reading, Berks county, Pa. 3-2-2t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03
Prince Henry Promoted

Wilhelm's Haven, March 2.-Emperor
William has promoted his brother, Prince
Henry. of Prussia, to command the
cruiser squadron.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-18 valuable lots, fronting dunn
my $50 feet, corners at Martins Station.
B. F. Eborn, Real Estate, 11412 N. 21st st.
FOR SALE-One of the finest water powers
In Central Alabama; never falling. togeth-
err with 100 acres, or as much as 1,4O0
acres; a fine summer resort for the best
families of Bibb county. Apply to 2. N.
Guibor, Centreville, Ala.
FOR SALE-A good horse and buggy; also
horse and dray; cheap. Call at N21 Nor
ris avenue. 2-25-4t
FOR SALE-1 Union bicycle, high grade,
'99 model, good new; will sell cheap.
Call at the National Hotel, corner LIST ave.
and 18th ST.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03

beef served to his regiment in Cuba was
absolutely spoiled when opened, but it was
all UNBEATABLE and did not satisfy the hum
ger nor keep up the strength.
One of his experiences with the canned
roast beef was on San Juan hill, when
his mess was out of rations. He found a
can of roast beef In one of the abandoned
camps of the sixth cavalry.
II thought it was going to be godsend
to the mess, SIR" said he, feellngly, land
1 put 1t in my shirt. I was smoking a
cigar at the time. But when the cigar went
out l smeled something awful, and when
l found out what was the matter 1t was
the can of meat in my shirt. 1 found the
was cracked In one corner-oh, sir, it was
awful"
His first experience with the refrigerator
beef was on the San Juan hill, July q.
The beef was nearly all moldy and most
of 1t so tainted that the men were made
sick by eating it.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03
BUSINESS CHANCES

OLD established house extending its agen-
cy force wants capable men and women
to travel and appoint agents; salary, 80
month and expenses; some for local work;
good opportunity for ambitious workers;
apply with reference. Butler & Alger,
New Haven, Conn.
feb26-mar1, 5, s, H. Is, 1922.
UNUSUAL opportunity to invest 5000 or
more, securing large permanent income;
capital safe, profits sure. H. Griffin, 1850
Broadway, New York. 2-8-1mo
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03
REAL ESTATE

$4,000-Beautiful 40-acre tract, we'll Inn
proved, centrally located, very rich, at
East Lake; splendid property; terms easy.
B. F. Eborn, Real Estate, 1141a N. 2st st.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03

prominent engineering and construction
firm of Cleveland, and the latter mining
expert from Chicago.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03
Taylor Co. roborated

Lieutenant Newton, another Sixth Mas
sachusetts man, followed. His story of the
voyage on the Yale to Porto Rico agreed
substantially with that of Lieutenant Tay-
lor the tomatoes being bad, the canned
meat worse and the bacon being issued
without any facilities to cook 1t.
Sergeant w. M. Lethbridge, Of the Sec
ond New York, whose services had all been
in the United States, said his experience
with the refrigerator beef had been quite
satisfactory. The beef was tough at first,
but after the contractor had been changed
they got much better beef. 1t was in fair
condition and might have kept twenty
four hours without spelling. OF the canned
beef he had handled about 200 pounds for
his company. Only about 40 pounds of this
was ever used. A large amount was con-
demned by a board of survey; of large
number OF apparently perfect cans he had
personally opened, about one in five was
absolutely putrid while none of it was
wholesome and fit to use.
Lieutenant sewel, of the regular army,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03

WANTED-By young man, nicely furnished
room and board in private family; no 9TH
er boarders. Address. Cash, care Age
Herald.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03
WANTED.

WANTED-Boarders, day or by the week.
Call at 2230 LIST ave. 3-3-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03

to make sample patches
at home; Sc to $40 weekly; no canvass ng;
reply envelope for samples and partieu-
lars. Foster Machine Co.. SIS West 18th St,
New York.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03

s1OO-spot cash. will buy If taken quick, s
lots, any one of which is worth the money.
B. F. Eborn, Real Estate, 1141a N. 21st ct.
B. F. Eborn, exclusively buying and selling
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-03
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
$2,50o-Beautiful modern Cottage, 18th ST..
South Highlands. Easy terms.
$1,S00-No. 619 South 22d ST.; 8 rooms.
$350-Nice lot, 50x240 feet, 18th avenue ana
sd st.
$500 Beautiful lot. eox15o feet. South High
lands.
s.. OOO-5-room Cottage. North 10th ST.; rents
$50 per annum.
1908 Houses, Avenue d, near 18th St:
rent s21 per month.
81, 2O0-5-room Cottage. near Fulton station;
terms cash $780, balance SIS per month.
CHICHESTER & YANCEY,
1000 Lat ave.
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$250-Will buy full lots on nth ST., be-
tween 9Th and 9Th avenues, alley corner.
This Is close In and worth picking up.
$e50-Will pick up acres, new house we'll
etc, under excellent cultivation across
creek from Jonesville. Will give possess
sion. A bargain.
s4,5O0-15o feet front on goth ST., South
Highlands, with 2-story 8-room house. A
bargain.
house hath etc No boo South o7tt, ~
Will give possession. Why not get a
home? Good chance.
81, 250-2-story house on 10th street, between
Avenues and X, South Highlands. Nice
home.
81 ,S00-100 feet front, on 18th avenue South
Highlands, near 18th street.
8. e. THOMPSON,
TaIaphoue No "a 90 DIST Sf
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-09-15

Half way between Munich and Salz-
burg Is the third castle, Herrenchiem-
see. built by Ludwig ii. This great
structure is incompleted fortunately
for already overtaxed Bavaria, for no
one could surmise what its cost would
have been. One room alone, the re-
nowned bedchamber, could not be
duplicated for less than S1,000,000. The
vaulted ceiling is one great allegorical
painting, the rounded cornice is coy
cred with 8 score Of richly framed
mural paintings the walls are panels
of hammered gold of intricate designs,
and even the floor is Of marvellous pat
tern.
The only suggestion of the purpose of
this wonderful room is the 100000 bed,
with its canopy more magnificent than
any that covers a regal throne. In the
gorgeous dining room he had erected
disappearing table, which dropped
through the floor when a course was
finished, and in its place came up an
other, set and served. He desired this
so that servants would be unnecessary
in the room, and the most secret state
matters could be discussed in safety
Ladies' Home Journal
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-09-15
BEETLES As UNDERTAKES.
When They Find Dead AalmuI II Is Bur-
led Tor Future Use.

People often wonder what becomes
OF the dead mice and dead birds, for
though birds and mice are constantly
dying IN large numbers, hardly one Is
ever TO be seen The fact Is that they
are buried by beetles, according TO Our
Animal Friends. Buchner gives a brief
account Of them as follows.
Several Of them unite together to
bury under the ground, as food and
shelter for their young some dead AMI
NAL, such as a mouse, a toad, a mole,
bird, etc. The burial Is performed be-
cause the corpse, II left above ground,
would either dry up or grow r0tten, or
be eaten by other animals. In all these
cases the young would perish, whereas
the dead body lying In the earth ana
withdrawn from the otter air lasts very
well. The buryng beetles go to work
I'm n very well-considered fashion, for
they scrape away the earth lying under
the body, 80 that 1t sinks itself deeper
and deeper. When it is deep enough
down II Is covered over from above.
If the situation is stony the beetles,
with united forces and great efforts,
drag the corpse to some place more
suitable for burying. They work so
diligently that a mouse, for Instance
! is buried within three hours. But they
often work on for days, so as to bury
the body as deeply as possible. From
large carcasses, such as those Of
horses, sheep etc, they only bury
pieces as large as they can manage"
There can be no doubt Of the intelll-
gence Of these strange insects, as a
gentleman discovered in a rather curl
Gus way. ell desired to dry a dead
toad, and for that purpose he fastened
it upon the top of an upright stick. The
burying beetles, however, were soon
attracted by the smell, and, finding
that they could not reach the toad
they undermined the stick, causing i
to fail with the toad, which was ther
duly buried.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-09-15
Hh "a nEN Sold and guaranteed by all drui
NJ" tUnBHV gists to CURE Tobacco Habit.
A Duel in Honduras.

We were invited to witness n duel be-
tween two natives, one selected from
each army. Hostllitles were entirely
suspended for the time being and both
commanders drew up their forces in
battle array to witness the conflict.
With few exceptions the soldiers were
a motley crowd armed with all fash
ions Of weapons, not more than 500 on
each side carrying modern firearms. A
few of the leaders were arrayed in gor-
geous trappings reminding one Of the
splendor of European commanders
without the power or wealth which
sustained these.
The scene recalled the days of chiv-
airy, though without its glamour, when
some fearless knight net the mightiest
champion Of the enemy in the open
plain. and the mutual hatred of the
contending forces was, for the while,
forgotten in admiration of un1inch-
ing valor
At the sound of the trumpet two
stalwart natives, naked to the waist,
rushed into the open space between
the two forces and commenced a most
savage struggle They were armed
with short, blunt blades, something
like the Bowie knife of the North
American Indian. There was absolute
ly no skill in their use. Just mad, say
age abandon, slashing each other in
face, arms and breast, till they fell eX
| hausted from loss Of blood, even theI
dragging themselves over the bloody
ground to get one more slash even il
the death struggle.
All this time both armies were shout
ing themselves hoarse, every mar
screaming for the success of his cham
pion. When all was over they carried
the men away in solemn procession
and herald gave formal notice tina
in six hours hostilities would be re
sumed. Never was valor wasted in ;
more cursed cause; never the. sacred
tree of liberty watered with more wan
ton blood. Never can there be {
healthful planting or outgrowth o
freedom in such soil and with such cul
tivation.-Donahoe' Magazine.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-09-15

Dutch cleanliness! Another common
fallacyl True enough, serubbing ana
washing appear to be the sole oceupa-
tlon of the Dutch HOUSEWIFE women
and children are always epotless IN
their attire, bright and clean as far as
their persons are exposed 70 the pubic
eve; but IN Volendam at least-I VIII
not youch for tho rest Of Holland-this
cleanliness ls only on the surface so
much 80 that artists are positively
afraid OF taking n model TO thelr stidio.
That sea water could be used for
bathing never seems TO strike the IN
telligence of the natives at least do
not think that their dread Of water is
merely due to their fear Of getting IN
direct touch with the unpleasant things
which are floating on the surface Of the
Zuyder Zee, among which rotten cab
bage leaves are certainly not the most
Objectionable. And what is the use OF
washing and cleaning linen and house
hold utensils from morning to night
If the water used for the purpose Is OF
the nature Of the Volendam Canal-o
stagnant pool, the receptacle for the
refuse Of the whole village? MIX cans
table linen, spoons and forks and
plates are dipped unfortunately into
this evil-smelling, grimy liquid, whicf
cannot but nourlsh the germs of ty
phoid fever and other infectious dis
eases. That is the much-vaunteC
Dutch cleanliness!-Pall Mall Maya
zine. 80.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-09-15

The authorities of Lille, France,
have concluded some exhaustive tests
of the efficacy Of ozone for purifying
water. They find this method applica-
BILE on large scale and superior to any
hitherto used. All pathogenic or saph-
rophytic microbes inhabitlng the
waters experimental upon were de-
stroyed. After treatment the water is
weakened in organic NATTER less liable
to pollution and more palatable.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-09-15
Altar of Roses.

The rose harvest in Bulgaria and the
distillation of oil of roses are now
completed. The quantity obtained this
year is about two hundred thousand
grammes less than last years yield,
the decrease being due to the drouth.
Estimating the value Of a gramme Of
oil of roses at fifty cents, this means a
turnover of 100000. The price of at
tar of rose has risen rapidly this year,
and in all the large towns of Europe
the demand is increasing, Stocks,
therefore, viii soon be exhausted. In
Bulgaria the entire quantity at pres
ent stored is estimated at only about
$4,000 gramme.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-09-15
THOUSANDS OF AFFIDAVITS.

Question of Railroad Assessments In North
Carolina In the Courts.
By far the greatest suit in which the
state of North Carolina has ever fgur-
ed will be heard before Judge Simon
ton at Asheville. It involves $780,
600, 900, being the additional assess.
ment Of the Southern, Seaboard and
Coast Line railway systems which the
corporation commission fixed and
which the roads are fighting.
There nearly five thousand afidavits
in the case. The railways teek them
to prove that other property is not tax
ed over go per cent Of its value, while
the states afldavits are to show that
other property is taxed IS fully.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-09-15

by local applications, rs they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There is oniy one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu.
tiOnal remedies. Deafness is caused by an in.
famed condition of the mucous lining Of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in.
famed you have a rumbling sound or tmRer
feet hearing. and when It IS entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless the tnflam
nation can be taken out and this tube restored
to its normal condition, hearing will be de-
stroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh which Ia nothing but an In
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send fol
circulars, free
F. j. CHENEY s. Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists roc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.