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Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

He gave us each comfortable chair and then seated himself on a low sofa opposite us.
 You see me now, a gray-headed old man. Jack" he said, ''bat was once a boy like yourself, and enjoyed skating, riding, dancing and cricket. just as you do. But l had TO kind parents They Gied before I was old enough to under stand my loss and left me to the care of my grandfather, stern, proud old man, with an iron will. Upright and honest himself, living by rule and pre- cept, he had little charity for the faults of others, and punished the most trivial errors of my childhood with the most relentless severity.
 But he was extremely fond of me. nevertheless, and I returned his affec- ton, though. as was only natural, I stood much in awe of him, and had a wholesome dread Of his displeasure.
 He had large plantation and owned nearl! 100 slaves, and. as was GUS tomary among the youth of Kentucky in those days. I spent each morning with my tutor and the rest of the day as I pleased.
 My grandfather gave me liberal allowance, which ought to have been sufficient to gratify my wants, but 1 was naturally eXtravagant, and as 1 grew older I found it extremely irk some to be obliged to practice economy and self-denial toward the end Of every month. But l knew it would be useless to ask my grandfather to in- crease my allowance, for he considered it ample for my needs.
 'One day when in panville I went to a shoe store to buy q pair of pumps, for I was going to party that evening and my old ones were not presentable. But as entered the store I suddenly re- Jnembered that it was almost the end of the month, and I had only a dollar in my pocketbook.
 'I hesitatet, a moment before reply ing to the clerks inquiry as to my wants, for knew that if I bought the pumps they would have to be charged. and I had learned from my grandfather to have a horror of debt.
 But the thought of the shabby con 6ition of the old pumps decided me to make the purchase. and no comment was made when. in low. hurried volce. I said: Charge them.' as the package was given into my hands. I was so well known and my grandfather was so highly respected that I coul4 have ob- tained credit at any store in the town without the least difficulty.
 ''The party was a great success; but I had never enjoyed myself so little, for, whenever happened to glance at my feet, was reminded of that debt. and the thought of what my grandfa- ther would say if he learned Of it made me, old as I was. turn fairly sick at heart.
 But as time passed my conscience troubled mo less, and did not carry out the determination I had formed st the party to pay for the pumps out of my next allowance. I concluded that it would do no harm, now that the debt was contracted, to defer payment until could spare the money without making any sacrifice.
 ''Not long after this, I needed pair of boots, and. though I had the money
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

The Sanatorium is owned and operated by the San Gabriel San Atorium Co practicing the Anttseptic Germicial Inhalation treatment for disease of the respiratory tract. Experienced phy icians and nu ses are in attendance. The Sanatorium is lighted by gas and heated by steam and open fires. The rooms over | in number-are cheer ful, sunny and well furnished. Many suites have private baths.
 The Sanatorium Is delightfully."- located nine miles from Los Angeles, surrounded by twelve acres of lawn, fruit trees and shrubs. A billiard room, lawn tfo, 1s,r h
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
Suanowcr-Secd Oil,

In 1842 Russian farmer named Bo- lareff conceived the idea of extracting oil from the seed of the sunflower. His neighbors told him it was visionary idea and that he would have his labor for his pains He persevered, however, and from that humble beginning the in- dustry has expanded to enormous pro- portions. To-day more than seven hundred thousand acres of land in Rus sia are devoted to the cultivation of the sunhower. The area devoted to the crop has nearly doubled in five years Two kinds of sun1owers are grown, one with small seeds, which are crushed for oil, and the other with large seeds, that are consumed by the common peo- pie in enormous quantities, very much as people eat peanuts in tho United States.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

to pay for them, had them charged t) my account, for had not enough to pay for the pumps also, ard was ashamed to confess the fact.
 ITO the account, little later, were added a pair of slippers and q pair of leather leggings, and, at the end of six months, my debt was so large that the idea of paying it out of my allowance was ridiculous, and, as is generally the case with people who get things on credit. I was losing all sensitiveness about it. My face d:d not flush when l ac accidentally met the proprietor of the shoe store, and on his asking me, one day. when I could settle with him, turned him off with joke.
 But the day of reckoning was close at hand. One morning in early sum- mer, when I sat at breakfast with my grandfather, old Pompey came in with the mali.
 "He always went to Danville for it scme time during the forenoon, but, as fate would have it, he had gone earlier than usual this morning by severa: hours.
 "My grandfather looked over the let- ters, and, selecting one on which was a printed advertisement, handed it oyer to me. At the same moment, he dis missed the two servants from the room.
 q have never forgotten how that ea- velope looked, with Bailey 65 Co.,, Fine Boots and Shoes,' in big letters, in one corner; and I can see now the ominous frowa on my grandfather's face.
 "'What is that, sir? he asked, in a stern voice.
 q knew perfectly well that it was q bill, and I could not lie about it. So 1 remained silent.
 "'Hand it here, sir!' said my grand father.
 1T dared not disobey, and in less time than it takes to tell t, my grandfather knew my secret.
 "Never before had I seen him so angry. He denounced me as unworthy to bear his name, and told me in the plainest possible language what he thought of my conduct.
 You contracted this debt, knowing that you had no means of paying it, Le said. You have taken this maa's goods under false pretense. You have traded on my wel!-known integrity You were trusted because you are. my grandson But until that debt is paid through your own endeavors, I refuse to recognize you as in any way related to me. You will keep your room in this house, if t so pleases you; but our meals will be served at different hours
 And, without giving me chance h reply, he left the room.
 "I was completely overwhelmed ct the consequences of my folly, and fer time could think of nothing else. Bu9 at length the question of how I was t9 earn money to pay the debt intruGed itself
 T was F years of age, but had never earned Q dollar in my life. never done a stroke of work. I knew my grand father too we'll to imagine that any ar guments I could use would have any effect upon him. There was no hope whatever that I would be restored to his good graces until that debt was paid.
 I took my gun and went out into the woods to think the matter over. but. after a tramp of four miles. turned
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
CONSUMPTION
BY rHE coNrINuoUs INHALATION MErnoD.

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Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
How It Began.

Mrs. Dixon-Your husband paid me such a pretty compliment yesterday.
 Mrs. Hixon-Indeed! What, did he say?
 ''Why, he said that looked younger and handsomer than ever"
 ''Oh, I'm not much surprised at his saying that. The doctor told him the other day that he was threatened with softening of the brain. Chicago Evening News
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
Faith, Hope and Charity.

A London weekly has given two guineas for a definition of faith, hope and charity. It is as follows: Faith Blind trust in first page. Hope-What investors are fed upon. CEarity-What some of them are likely to be brought to. That is certainly not bad. but this one is. perhaps, even better: Faith The gift that saves mankind. Hope The gift that cheers mankind. Charity -The gift that makes man kind.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
A Rulers PeriIs.

It is estimated that the world has had 2.550 kings or emperors of whom rec ords are known, and who have reigned over "A peoples. Of these rulers 300 were overthrown. G4 were forced to ab- dicate, 2S committed suicide. 23 became mad or imbecile, 100 were killed in bat- tie, 123 were captured by the enemy 25 were tortured to death. 151 were as. "-- -@o ---~.-o nvnouted. --
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
They're Living in Town Now.

When you and I were young, lass, I roamed the fields with you; In rustic swings we swung, lass, And the sky above was blue; But years have filtered by, lass,
 Since you and I roamed there Now we seldom see the sky, lass,
 Through the smoke that fills the air. Chicago Record.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
Florida to Protect Alligator

It is proposed in Florida to enact q game law to protect the alligator. He has hitherto relied on the thickness of 1is hide, but the ferocity of his pur- suers is such that this has ceased to serve him.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
STAR DYE WORKS CLEANING,
 REPAIRING,
 PRESSING, Etc. No. 3l South First Avenue
Private and Chronic Dis SOS of Men
Men Suffering from evil ef4

Men suHerlng from evil ef@ fects of youthful indiscre- tions, syphilis, gonorrhPa, gleet, stricture, sexual weakness, varicocele, un- natural discharges, lost vitality, failing memory, untitness to marry, blood, skin, kidney or private dis eases, are speedily cured. DIR. COOK has spent 90 years of persistent study and experience in his own practice and among the largest Eastern hospitals in curing this class of dis-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-23
CONVICT CAPTURED
Crowd of Blacks Interfered With the
Negro Detective

John Davis, the negro convict who es-
capped from Coalburg prison Sunday night,
was captured In Avenue B, near Twenty
second street, yesterday afternoon. Tho
capture was made by Ed. Harris, a negro
in the employ of the police force. He had
been given a description of the escaped
convict, and discovered him walking down
Avenue B, complacently drumming on a
guitar, which was swung from his shoulder
by string. The convict had discarded his
stripes and was attired in suit OF citizen
clothes, said to have been stolen. Harris
walked up to him and told him that he
had a warrant for his arrest. Davis then
attempted to run, but Harris held to his
arm with a vice-like grip. Some other ne
groes, seeing the trouble, interfered and
demanded that the convict be released.
Their demand was backed up by muscular
force and they proceeded to belabor Har-
ris with a rain Of blows. Men and women
both joined in the fracas, and for a few
minutes a lively bout was enacted. Not
withstanding the superior force against him
the acting negro officer held his man until
the police arrived. Davis was then taken
in charge and placed in the city prison,
awaiting orders from the officers at Coal
burg prison.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-23
BOUGHT NEGRO A DRINK
This Resulted in Row Between George
McAfee and J. j. Wilson

a cutting affray took place in HentschePs
saloon yesterday afternoon between George
McAfee, printer, and j. J. Wilson, one
legged man. Wilson received several Sc
we're gashes in the face and neck and a
physician had to be called to attend his
wounds.
q Before the cutting took place the two
men had preliminary bout in the back
yard to the saloon in which McAfee is said
to have been badly worsted. Not being sat
isfied with his his defeat by the crippled
man, he procured knife and renewed the
fight inside the saloon.
1t seems that the row started by McAfce
bringing negro man into the bar and
buying him a glass of beer. Wilson, who
was standing by applied very opprobious
epithet to McAfee because he had conde-
seended to drink with a negro. McAfee
then invited him into the back yard to set
tie the dispute. 1t is said by some OF
the witnesses that Wilson then came back
into the saloon and was attacked by Nc
Afee while sitting in chair.
Both men were arrested by officer Disha-
room and are now in jail with charge
of ARRAY docketed against them.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-23
FILES BILL TO HAVE
SALE SET ASIDE
Transfer of Gate City Property
to Williams Syndicate.
THE SALE NOT AUTHORIZED
BY Meeting of the Shareholders is the
Allegation Contained in the Petit
toni. E. Alexander Insti- /.
7tuted the Proceedings
THE SALE NOT AUTHORIZED

In the chancery court yesterday after
noon J. e. Alexander, administrator of the
estate of Charles d. Preer, through his at
torney, John w. Tomlinson, filed a bill in
which 1t is sought to have set aside the re-
cent sale of the property of the Gate City
Land company to Caldwell Bradshaw and
by him to the Richmond Trust and Safe
Deposit company, of Richmond. Va.
The petitioner alleges that as administra-
tor of the estate of Preer, he is the holder
of twenty-four shares of the capital stock
of the Gate City Land company, and that
the transfer of the property was made
without his consent, and in the face of his
protest.
The petitioner further alleges that there
has never been stockholders meeting au-
thorizing the sale and transfer of the prop
erty, and that such sale, made by the pres
ident and secretary of the company without
authority of the stockholders Is null and
void.
The petitioner recites the alleged fact that
the board of directors contemplating disso-
luton called a meeting of the stockholders
for June s. 1899, to dissolve the corporation,
providing that the holders of stock who
would transfer their shares to a trustee
named in the call and agree to dissolution
would be entitled to a prorata share in the
proceeds of the sale.
1t is further recited that the only method
for the voluntary dissolution of a, corpora
ton is by consent of all the shareholders,
and that Involuntary dissolution can only
be made through the medium of a receiver
ship or the courts.
The court is asked to grant the prayer of
the petition and such other relief as is
equitable and just.
The property in litigation represents part
of the property recently transferred to the
Williams syndicate.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-23
MISS RoWLEYs OPERA
Rehearsals Will Be Held Every Night
This Week

Miss Daisy Rowley conducted a success
full rehearsal of her opera, Land of Fate
last night, and there will be rehearsal
every night this week. The first act goes
with great snap, and after few more re-
hearsals the second act will be equally
we'll performed. Among the chorus fea-
lures are the prayer and the march. A
beautiful feature, too, is the fancy dance
the mirror danee-which is full of grace
and executed with a most perfect artistic
finish.
The opera will be presented at the opera
house on the 9Th and It'll of June.
A select orchestra of fourteen or fifteen
professional musicians will be engaged for
the opera and the performance will be one
of the most brilliant ever given in Birming
ham.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-23
MASONIC LODGES
No. 3S4 and $50 Come Together and
Have Love Feast

A joint meeting of Fraternal Lodge No.
SSi, and Myles J. Green Lodge No. $780, An
Gent Free and Accepted Masons, was held
last night in Masonic Temple, corner of
First avenue and Twentieth street, to rat
ify the consolidation of the two lodges.
The meeting was largely attended, and
was in reality '1oye feast" in celebration
of the coming together OF the two lodges,
making the strongest Masonic lodge in the
state.
A special dispensation from the grand
master was read, approving the consolida-
tion, which was granted on petition
signed by majority of the members of
both' lodges. Light refreshments were
served and several enthusiastic speeches
were made.
The consolidated lodge will work under
the officers of the Fraternal lodge until
July. when new officers will be elected.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-23
BEEF GOES UP
Choice Cuts Selling at Eighteen Cents
Per Pound

The good housewives Of Birmingham
were not agreeably surprised yesterday
when they were informed by their butchers
that in future all choice cuts of beef would
be retailed for IS cents pound.
The report proved too true. The weather
is getting hot, and cattle are becoming so
scarce that butchers have to raise their
prices In self defense. This scarcity hap
pens periodically, however. always about
this time of the year. and continues for a
month or two.
The packing houses which import west
ern beef to the city, are now selling sides
for cents per pound, and hind quarters for
10 and II cents. At this rate. Is cents for
choice cuts Is not such high price for the
butchers to SELL considering the poor cuts
and the bone that comes In side OF a
quarter.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-23
ANNUAL BANQUET
Of the Commercial Club Tonight-New
officers to be Installed

Tonight at the rooms of the Commercial
club the first annual banquet of that or
ganization will be held, at which time re-
ports of the present officers will be made,
and the new officers, who were recently
elected, will be Installed.
No set programme had been made out,
but Secretary Gibson, who is in charge of
affairs, is endeavoring to make the occa-
sion a very interesting, though informal,
one. Besides speeches by Mr.. Steiner, the
retiring president and Major F. Y. Ander-
son, the president-elect, a number OF
prominent gentlemen in the city have
been invited to speak on their various
businesses and professions, as they affect
Birmingham's commercial interests.
These speeches will be short, witty and
interesting.
Paul Gilardonni will have charge of the
refreshments, which will be of very cool
and comfortable kind.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-23
THE TWO BILLS"
Benefit at O'Brien's Friday Night for
Sprague and West

An attractive double "BilT is on the pro-
gramme at O'Briens opera house or Fri
day night, which will doubt draw a
big crowd, the occasion being the 1.-Two
Bills Benefit"
The two WILLIAMS under consldera ton
are none other than Billie Sprague and
Billie West, who need no introduction to
the theater-goers of Birmingham. These
two young men who have faithfully served
the public for quite number of years in
their connection with the opera house
have never before received benefit.
An attractive vaudeville programme has
been arranged, which will be participated
in by the best local talent, insuring a
splendid performance.
The price of admission will be so cents,
and already a number of tickets have been
sold. The 1.-TWO Bills Benefit" deserves a
''S. r. O." sign.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-23
MR.. BRADSHAW RETURNS
Had An Interview With John Skeltop
Williams

Caldwell Bradshaw returned home yes
terday from prolonged business trip
north. He spent a good deal OF time In
Baltimore and in New York, and he found
in those cities that the Birmingham dis
trict was attracting much attention. Capt.
al is looking this way, he says. but invest
ors have no idea of paying fancy prices
for mineral property or other real estate.
Mr.. Bradshaw met John SHELTON Williams
and other members of the Baltimore
Richmond syndicate. He had several inter-
views with Mr.. Williams, but did not learn
any details OF his plan touching Gate City
developments. That the Williams syndicate
will develop its valuable property, however,
is certain.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-23
ON FOURTH OF JULY
Will Take Place Woodlands Municipal
Election

Woodlawn Is having a little political
pot of it's own just now, though it is only
simmering. Many say that it will not boil
at all this year. The contest, as it may
be called, is over municipal politics, of
course. The election for mayor and board
of aldermen has been periodically ar
ranged to take place on the Fourth of July
in order to carry the winner in with a
hurrah.
The candidates mentioned for mayor are
DR.. John T. Hood, the present incumbent;
J. B. Helm and Joe c. Hail. Some say
that Mr.. Hail has been pushed forward by
his admiring friends. but that he is not
going to run. Other .gossips say that Mr..
Helm is not willing to make the race
against DR.. Hood, but that he would be
willing to serve on the aldermanic board.
A mass meeting of white citizens was to
have been held some time this week to
decide whether it were possible to agree
on a candidate without having a contest
over it, but this has been found impracti-
cable, and the meeting will not be held
until some time next week.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-23
BACHELORS HOTEL
IS LATEST NOVELTY
New Building on the "Dude"
Saloon Property.
PLANS NOW BEING DRAWN
And Work Soon to Begin-Will be Four
Stories High, With All the Mod
ern Improvements and
Electric Elevators
PLANS NOW BEING DRAWN

A modern up-to-date bachelors hotel Is
the latest novelty which has been an
nounced for Birmingham. As many enter
prises as have been started in this city, no
one has ever attempted a hotel to be used
exclusively for men, and it is very probable
that the innovation will be enthusiastically
received by travelling men and others who
want a hotel of this kind.
Captain J. B. Webb, of this city, is the
originator of this scheme and it Is his
capital that will be invested. The lot TO
be used for this purpose will be one of
the most valuable in the city, being located
on the southwest corner of Second avenue
and Twentieth street. 1t Is popularity
known as the Dude" saloon. and is al
ready owned by Captain Webb.
VIII BE Four stories High
The building will be four stories In
height, besides having an excellent high
basement. The building will be fitted out
with an electric elevator, and via have
all the modern improvements known f6r
buildings of this nature. # is possible that
tho top floor may be finished up as q public
hall of some kind. The apartments In the
building will be run by Colonel Erwin
schillinger, tho present oroprletof OF the
Dude" saloon. He will continue to operate
the Dude" in the new building also. The
house will of course be run on tho Euro
pean plan.
The plans for the building are now being
drawn by Major Charles F. wheelock.
William B. Leedy, Captain Webb's agent,
said yesterday that work on the building
would begin in the near future, as soon
as arrangements could be made for moving
the saloon, which now occupies the ground
floor.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-23
The FestivalyChorus Tonight

The festival chorus will meet at the Con-
servatory tonight at 8 O'Clock for the pur-
pose of permanent organization. Mr.. B.
Guckenberger, festival director, will adj
dress the chorus on several important
points, and a full attendance is urged. An
effort will be made to increase the chorus
to $50 voices.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-23
new York Lersslature Convene.

Albany, N. Y, May 22.-The New York
Legislature. called in special session by
Governor Roosevelt to amend the Ford
franchise tax bill, met tonight, listened to
the reading of the governors message and
adjourned until tomorrow morning.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-23
A FINE
Howard Gorsueh Dead

After brief illness Howard oGrsuch
died at the residence of his sister, Mrs L.
last night. The funeral will occur on
wednesday. - a
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-23
DEPOSED Committeeman WILL
OPENLY OPPOSE MAYOR DRENNEN

appointed members to do their worst This
authority said further that the mayor knew
that the opposition was already assuming
shape. but he did not care for this, and
felt fully able to cope with his enemies
in conducting the municipal affairs.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-23
one of the Original Builders

8 Captain Webb was one of the original
builders of Birmingham, so to speak, and 1t
is said that he bought the first lot ever
sold in the present limits of the city. He
has owned for number of years the pres
emit three story building In Second avenue
and Twentieth street, besides other prop
erty in and around the city. Captain Webb
spends great deal of his time in Birming-
ham, but most of the time he lives in
Plant City, Fla.