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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-04
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POLICE COURT
Through an Interpreters

Probably the most important case on trial
at the police court yesterday morning was
that of Eugene Walker and Bill Wysinger,
charged with entering the store of Bersh
Coplan, a Polish Jew, seriously cutting
him, and then running away with pair of
drawers and an undershirt. The trouble
happened a week or two ago. After enter
ing the store, Walker picked up the gar
ments and started out of the door without
paying for them. The foreigner grabbed
him by the coat to hold him, whereupon
Gene jerked out long knife and cut the
storekeeper in several places. Both of
the negroes made their escape but were
afterward captured and Identified by Cop
Ian. The foreigner understands only a lit
tie English, and his examination had to be
conducted through an interpreter.
On account of few absent witnesses, the
trial Of the case had to be postponed until
this morning, when 1t will be disposed Of.
That Fatal Love for Razors
Asbury Jones, colored boy, has too great
a love for razors. He went to the house of
Nazareth Garrett, and told his wife that
Nazareth's brother had sent him after
razor. She gave him the weapon, and
Asbury went away. But he returned
again after Mrs. Nazareth had gone away,
and entering through window, it is sup
posed. took two more razors. which he
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-04
Negro Farm Hands

Yesterday morning the Southern railroad
brought into Birmingham two carloads of
negro farm hands from Abbeville county,
South Carolina, and they were turned over
to the Kansas City, Memphis and Birming
ham railroad at this place, to be taken to
Rosedale, near Memphis. Rosedale is a new
colony where negroes are scarce, and as
the South Carolina negroes, who were got
ten together by a labor agent known as
Peg Leg Williams, are dissatisfied with
the condition of affairs in their native state,
they were quite willing to follow Mr.. Will
lams almost where he chose to lead them.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-04
DIED SUDDENLY,
Mrs. G. A. Finch, an Estimable Lady of
Selma.

Selma, February 3.-(Special.) -Shortly
after o'clock this morning death came
suddenly to Mrs. @. A. finch. Tor a num-
Der of years she has been an invalid, but
there was no premonition of the end last
night when she retired. This morning she
awoke with her daughters telling them she
wouldn't get up or a while, as she felt if
she moved it would result in her death.
While they were dressing they heard her
gasp for breath, and before they could sum-
mon assistance she was dead.
Her husband died about two years ago,
and now her death leaves orphaned two
daughters and three sons, all grown.
The funeral will take place from her late
residence on Alabama street. tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-04
Martii Gras Rates

On account of mardl gras festivities the
Alabama Great Southern railroad will sell
tickets from all stations on its line to Bir-
mingham, Mobile and New Orleans, at rate
of one fare for the round trip. Tickets will
be on sale February to 10, inclusive, linn
tied until February IS; also to be sold for
morning trains of February IA from points
within radius of 200 miles, with same
limit.
Cali on any ticket agent Alabama Great
southern railroad or +. NJ. Ellis, T. P. A,
Birmingham, Ala, fer further information.
2-4-td
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Steamship Line WIN Resume

On the I1th of this month the Louisville
and Nashville railroad will again put in
operation the line of steamships between
Pensacola and Havana, which line, 1t will
be remembered, was broken up at the out
break of the war. The steamer Euskaro
will be the only vessel to be operated on
the line for the present, and will sail every
two weeks. The exports from this country
to Cuba are on the increase every day and
there is plenty of freight for this steamship
line to handle.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-04
MONTHLY SOCIAL
Of the Y. M. G. A. Thoroughly En-
joyable Entertainment.

The regular monthly social of the Young
Mems Christian association was held last
night in the association parlors, and was
one of the most successful ever given. The
parlors were crowded with members of the
association and their friends, who enjoyed
the evening thoroughly. After the musical
part of the entertainment was over, de-
lightful refreshments were served.
The faculty and pupils of the Pollock
Stephens institute rendered the programme
and that fact alone insured it's success.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-04
Notice to Contractors
OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER

OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER-Bir-
mingham, Ala, Jan. rs, 1899.
Sealed proposals viii lbe received at this
office until 70 O'Clock, noon, Wednesday,
Feb. LIST, 1888, for lowering the sanitary
sewer in 9Th alley, from 18th to 9th ST.,
and for extending the same between 27th
and 2Sth streets. Plans and specifications
may be seen at this Office Right is re-
served to reject any and all bids. Certified
check for $50 made payable to the Mayor
and Aldermen of Birmingham must accom-
pany each bid.
(Signed) JULIAN KENDRICK,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-04
Steamed Oysters at Gelders

Steamed oysters, which can be had only at
Gelder's restaurant, is the most delicious
way to serve the luscious biyales. Tho true
taste of the oyster is preserved, and with
an excellent butter sauce, is simply deli.
cious. Stewed oysters are very popular in
the east, and If you have not already done
so. go Immediately to Gelder's and try
them.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-04
Fight Over Chew of Tobacco

Hall Morris, black, walked up to Rube
Morrow, yellow, who was standing on the
corner, and asked him for chew of tos
bacco. Rube said he didn't have any.
Whereupon Hall gave him round ''cussing
out" saying that he never would give any
tobacco to his friends. RUDE then proceeded
to smash Hall in the face, and Officer Gull
pepper, who had been standing across the
street, did the rest. Hall was fined IS and
RUDE was acquitted.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-04
Deputy waldrop's Trial

The trial of Deputy Bob Waldrop for en-
gaging in a general row On Second avenue
Thursday night, was postponed until next
Wednesday. There are three charges dock4
eted against him with 500 bond In each
case There were number of other cases
to be tried yesterday morning, but for one
reason and another they were postponed
until today. Today's docket will be un.
usually large.
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JAS. G. WEST & CO., Mgrs., Atlanta, Ga.

afterwards hid behind beer sign nailed Up
on the wall. Asbury denied having broken
into the house. and claimed that the 'woma5
had given him all three of the razors.
"Well, maybe you can make jury bev
lieve that" said the judge, but I can't"
The bond was fixed at $3.50.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-04

Steamed oysters, which can be had only
at Gelders' restaurant, is the most delicious
way to serve the luscious bivales. The true
taste of the oyster is preserved, and with
an excellent butter sauce is simply deli
cious.. Stewed oysters are very popular In
the east, and if you have not already done
so. go Immediately to Gelders and try
them.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-04
JULIAN KENDRICK,
City Engineer.
The Moody Bill.

There is not one representative in the
general assembly of Alabama, now in ses-
sion at Montgomery, who would vote for
the Moody dispensary bill If the people
would drink only Redwood whisky. For
sale by H. BARNARD,
1920 Second Avenue
Price, 75c per full quart bottle.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-04
SHARPE'S OPINION
In the Case of Trapp Against The
State.

The following is the decision in full rem
dered by Supreme Court Judge Sharpe in
the case of S. B. Trap, president of the
convict board VS.. the State. 1t is of in
terest to every sheriff in the state:
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-04

WANTED-Lady, mddle-aged, reliable, for
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and permanent If competent. Address Nj.
F., this office. 2-2-3t
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SHOE SALESMAN-A rare opportunity for
an enterprising man, with a factory whose
output is firmly established and widely
advertised; on commission; both road and
shoe experience necessary. Address, with
reference, Box 2239, Boston, Mass.
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WANTED-A printer who can do all the
mechanical work of a small country Of
flee. Editor furnishes board and washing;
salary small. Write at once and state
lowest. Lightning Pub. Co., Suligent,
Ala. 2-2-2t
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for pleasant rooms,
with board; terms reasonable, gas and
hot bath. Mrs. e. s. Powers, 500 N.
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Appeal from Montgomery City Court.

s. B. Trap, as President, etc., VS.. The state
of Alabama, ex rel, etc.
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WANTED want to rent at once a or
room house. close in, on north side. Call
or address, w. H. Tharpe, corner Sd ave.
and goth ST.
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WANTED-A young man, % years of aga,
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WANTED-At once, six marble and stone
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2-4-6t
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Hoods Sarsaparilla keeps the blood pur,
and the whole system in perfect order
Take only Hoods.
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Removal Notice

have moved my sign shop to 1927 goth
street, north. HERMlIAGE.
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The Supreme Court of Alabama, November
Term, 1898.
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AsANTED-Reliable persons in every sec
ton to distribute circulars, samples, and
tack signs; no canvassing: cash paid.
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WANTED-A competent woman as nurse
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WANTED-Boarders by day or week;
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trally located. 3l3 N. 22d st. 2-1-3t
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REAL ESTATE.

Fob SALE
s2.5O0-Beautiful modern Cottage, 18th ST..
South Highlands. Easy terms.
81, SO0--No. 619 South 22d ST.; rooms.
s35o-Nice lot, 50x240 feet, 18th avenue and
23d st.
ss0O-Beautiful lot. 6ox15o feet South High
lands.
81, 000-5-room Cottage, North 10th ST.; rents
$3.50 per annum.
81, 60O-3 Houses, Avenue D, near 18th ST.;
rent $21 per month.
s., 2OO--5-room Cottage, near Fulton station;
terms cash 5000, balance SIS per month.
CHICHESTER & YANCEY,
1000 1st ave.
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WANTED-A bright, energetic young man
with 81, 200 can buy half interest in good
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an object than capital Address. E. II.
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WANTED-A good secondhand iron safe;
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IF you want steady light to read by, one
that keeps the air in your room pure and
don't soil your nice curtains, use cleo
tricity. 1-19-tf
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The State of Alabama -Judicial pepartment.
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WANTED-To sell half interest in cash
business which is paying a net profit of
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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-11-17

THE United States has suffered the
loss of one of her fine cruisers in the
Philippines, and it is the first war YES
sci we have lost in our recent war his
tory excepting, of course, the Maine,
A typhoon and a reef did what the
Spaniards failed in, and the Charles
ton was wrecked while patrolling the
North shore of Luzon Island last week.
The officers and crew made their es-
cape to the shore. While the losses
of one of our vessels is to be regretted
it is wonder that no more have been
lost, considering the amount. of sailing
in strange and torpedo-liad waters
which has been done in the past eigh-
teen months. The Charleston was a
fine cruiser, and many Washington
people had the pleasure of inspecting
her while on the Sound several years
ago. However, the old Spanish cruis-
er Isle de Luzon has just made her
trial trip after thorough overhauling
and is about ready for business under
the star and stripes, and the other two
cruisers that Dewey left whole at
Manila will soon be out, so this coun-
try still has the best OF the deal.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-11-17
Big Timber Land Deals.

Henry Hewitt, one of the owners of
the st. Paul & Tacoma mill, says that
President Hill, of the Great Northern
Railroad, is behind Fred Weyerhauser
is his purchase of the Northern Pacific
timber land IL this state, and that the
ultimate intention is to send the price
of timber skyward. Mills will be built
at several points on the Sound, at suit
able barbor locations for the ship
ment of lumber by rail and water.
Mr.. Hewitt claims information that
Hill, Weyerhauser and the Mississippi
Valley Logging Company, have enter
ed into gigantic combine to gobble
all the timber land in sight in the
state. Some time ago the Everett
land company offered Mr.. Hewitt the
best mill site in that city, thirty acres
of land and $4,000 if he would build
and operate saw mill there. Recent
ly he went to Everett to close the deal
and was told that it had been taken
by another party, which Mr.. Hewitt is
certain is the syndicate that has
bought the Northern Pacific timber.
The Great Northern, Mr.. Hewitt
says, has had numerous cruisers out
since last spring, and one of them re-
Gently told him the railroad company
had bought 400. O0O, 900 feet of timber
that had been cruised, chiefly in the
northern counties of the state. From
all appearances the Northern Pacific
has been unloading its timber Will,
the Great Northern has been buying
The bulk OF the lands just sold by th,
former company are located in th'
southwestern part Of the state.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-11-17
Fruit Growing as a Business.

The Yakima fruit growers who had
a good crop this year show some as
tonishingly large returns. Mr.. Brick
nell figured that it would take at least
five years for the returns of an acre OF
his alfalfa field, even at present high
prices for hay, to equal the amount
received for an acre of fruit this sea-
son. But it took years of toll and
patient waiting before this orchard
came into bearing. Averaging year
by year fruit growing pays like any
other farm product. perhaps a little
better than some lines but it takes
more capital to engage in successful
fruit culture on account of the time
and expenses required before returns
may be expected. Then there are of
years, some time two, one Immediate
ly following another. Therefore
ample provisions should be made be-
forehand so that at least SIS or its
equivalent is available for every acre
planted. Better lessen the number of
acres planted and do the work success
fully and we'll SO far as operations are
carried on. Thorough preparation of
soil and careful selection of trees be-
forehand are very necessary prelimin
ary-Horticulurist.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-11-17
The Producers on Top.

M >'n.e The boom days of 80 has
fr,.4i es' i the fancy prices paid this
ms.'s II, Aisples and pears have been
sca.~s... s1.25 to $3.50 per box whole
sale in q Puget Sound markets. 1t
has Gce.l he of-year for many fruit
sections lat the favored localities
where ero : we're produced, have been
richly ben, i''s'l by the advance of the
markets, one 1t the facts indicating
that q frui. grover must base his &C.
count Of Pr Il aud loss on operations
through i s,ries Of years. Nearly all
lines Of farm: produce are now bringing
from high to fancy prices with no i'm
mediate prospect OF any decline.
Potatoes arc continuing close to the
$40 per ton mark and hay and grain
are about 80 per cent above last years
prices. Butter and eggs reached the
fancy winter price last month Of &c
cents per pound and would now be ont
Of reach of many consumers were it
not Tor large shipments from the East.
Local producers find no fault with
markets but many wish they bad more
material to sell, and are preparing for
more skillful operations another year.
|-HorticuIturist.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-11-17
The Cultivation of the Oyster.

To many readers "the cultivation OF
the oyster" may seem an odd phrase
but its use is justified by the adoption
of the analogous term "pisciculture :"
and we dc. not hesitate to say that the
oyster can be cultivated, and with pro-
fit, in the bays of our Puget Sound.
Much additional knowledge in regard
to the profitable management of oyster
beds has been acquired in recent years
and a brief statement of its many
points may be serviceable to some of
our readers.
The oyster thrives best in those
places where the water of the sea is
mixed with that of river, and the
most profitable beds are in shadows
where the bottom can be scraped at
low tide with short rakes. The beds
in deep water are not only more diff
cult to harvest, but are also less salts
factory because the mollusk when
brought to the surface elects immedi-
ately all its valuable juice, which
those from the shallow beds retain.
There are many varieties, differing
much in size and flavor; and :he diff
ferences in the latter point are in
many cases as important as they are
inexplicable. Every creek flowing into
Chesapeake bay, the greatest oyster
field of the world, has its oyster, which
in many cases is easily recognized by
the palate, though there is no peculi-
arity discoverable by the eye. The
species is the same but the food may
be different and the market price
varies greatly among the people famil-
lar with the varieties.
Young oysters can be brought across
the continent and planted, new breeds
can be introduced and old ones cross
ed with profit. Many have been OBJ
tanned for this state and for California,
and the abundant supply of San Fran
cisco is now obtained mostly from beds
covered with oysters from New York
bay, marketed when three or four
years old, the growth of every year be-
ing distinctly visible on the shell.
These oysters do not multiply because
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they are planted in mud, where the
spawn being unable to attach itself is
lost. The beds must there fore be re-
planted every year, in patches, one of
which is raked clean in its turn annu-
ally.
The oyster increases most rapidly in
bay with rocky or gravelly bottom.
Each mollusk produces a million eggs
or more every summer, and though
most of these are eaten by fish, con-
siderable proportion of them would
survive if they could soon encounter
some solid substances stone, shell,
brick or stick-to which they could at
tach themselves. Without such an at
tachment they cannot produce the
shell which is necessary for their pro-
lection. In the mud-bottom oyster
beds, the French use faggots, or
bundles of sticks weighted with stones
to keep them on or near the bottom.
To these the young oysters attach
themselves IN August and September,
and when a year old, they may be
taken off and thrown into the mud so
that the faggots may be moved to new
ground which has been dredged
recently or is not to be dredged till a
year or two later. The most dangerous
enemies of the oyster are the sting
rays, and where these abound the bed
should be surrounded by fence of
stakes.
We believe that oyster culture may
be very profitable in the tidewaters of
this state, as it is in many other
places.-Olympian.
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Farm Journal
Five Years.
This Paper
One Year
Two Papers for the Price Of One.

We want to get 500 subscribers to
our paper by New Years, and are go
ing to do it if we can; we therefore
continue our arrangement with the
Farm Journal by which we can send
The JOURNAL one year and the Farm
Journal 5 years, both for $1.5O. And
we make the same offer to all old sub
scribers who will pay all arrearages
and one year in advance.
You know what our paper is and
the Farm Journal is gem-practical,
progressive-a clean, honest, useful
paper-full of gumption, full of sun
shine, with an immense circulation
among the best people everywhere.
You ought to take 1t. See sample
copies.
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A Financial Feat.

Though an American army of 60,
600 men will be operating on the other
side of the Pacific by the end of the
year the revenue of the United States
is greater than the expenses. Probably
no other country ever achieved such a
result while prosecuting war on the
same scale. The treasury is ahead on
the fiscal year which began July and
also ahead on the ten months of 1899
that have elapsed. In October year
ago the deficit of the month was $l4,-
352,226. This year there is surplus
for October OF $3,0OO,OOO. The first
surplus since war preparations began
appeared last March and was followed
by a surplus OF over $4,000, 600 In
May and June. The first month of
the present fiscal year, July. showed a
deficit of SIS, SOC, 1892, but August, Sep
TENDER and October wiped that out
with q margin OF over $4,000, 600
Since January last there have been
five months with surplus and foul
with deficit. October calls for q
heavy pension payment, but the wei.
como monthly surplus.is reported a.
has been usual of late. Unless some
thing unforeseen happens there will b
handsome surplus at the end OF tht
fiscal year.
Before the war the annual expense,
of the government were about 1915.
OOO, 900, exclusive of the postoffice de
partment which comes within few
million Of paying ITS way. Revenu,
now is coming in at the rate of 525.
10000 year, including about $40,
100000 from the war taxes, which
like The Dingley tariff, have yielde,
more than the estimate. These result
are due to high degree of prosperity
and the prosperity is due to the intel
ligent work Of the republican admin
istration and the confidence it Inspires
The new congress, republican ID. boil
branches, will begin its labors withou
the least misgiying as to revenue. /
is refreshing to End democratic paper
urging reduction Of taxes. Whe,
they had democratic administr Ito