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The age-herald., 1900-01-03
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE MEET
A. J. Russell Elected Speaker 2, the
 House-The Senatorial Fight

Jackson, Miss, January 2.-The Missis- sippi legislature convened at noon today. Only two members were absent from each house. Hon. A. J. Russell, prominent att torney of Meridian, was elected speaker of the lower house without opposition.
 Lieutenant Governor Jones presided at the opening session of the senate. Hon. J. R. Dinsmore, of Noxubee, was elected president pro-tem. The governors mes- sage was not read.
 Informal caucuses were held during the day on the short term senatorship contest between Hon. w. " Sullivan and ex-Gov- eronor Lowry.
 The contest bids fair to be quite close, although the Sullivan supporters claim they have majority of twelve votes on joint ballot. The Lowry supporters make no assertions as to their strength. The short term contest is scheduled to be brought up tomorrow. The settlement of the long term fight can not be brought up until next Tuesday, and 1t is attracting no interest as the election of Governor Me- Laurin is assured.
 At the session of the senate tomorrow Senator Niger, of Warren, will introduce a bill making an appropriation of $l0o,OOO for the purpose of erecting new state house.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
THE ARMY BILL
Chairman Hull Says Some Sort of
 Measure Will be Introduced

Washington, January 2.-Chairman Hull, of the house committee on military affairs, says some measure of general character relating to the organization of the farmy probably will be presented at this session of congress.
 Mir Hull had a conference with the war department officials prior to the holidays with a view to reaching understanding on what was needed in the way of military legislation, and it is understood that bills are being matured for submission later.
 He says the present law will do as tenn porary measure, but as it specifically pro vides that the present organization of the army shall close on July 1, 1901, 1t is imper- ative that 'this congress do something in the way of army organization. He holds the view, however, that conditions are too unsettled in the Philippines and elsewhere to say definitely as to the number of troops needed in a permanent organization, but Is confident that there never will ioe redue- tion in the regular army back to 2S,eOu There are several general features Of army organization which Mir. Hull believes VII. be embodied in such legislation as is enact ed These include the three battalion for nation, which was marked departure fn- augurated by the last act, and has given general satisfaction.
 Another feature is that of allowing the army to expand from within by increas- ing the numerical strength of the compa- nies, instead of creating new regiments. MT. Hull says this feature has proved most beneficial, as it gives an elastic organiza- tion capable of ready expansion in time of need without additional officers and an en- tire1y new organization.
 The staff organization of the army also is likely to receive attention. Secretary Root favors a change in the present system with view to having detail staff-that is, a staff bureau recruited largely from the line of the army. This would be marked departure, as the present staff bu- reaus are almost entirely permanent.
 Among military experts there is said to be considerable difference of opinion cn this point as the German. French and eth CT continental military systems have per manent staff organizations. Great Britain is the only great power having detail staff.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
FATAL EXPLOSION
 IN LOWNDES COUNTY Three Killed and Another Proba-
 bly, Morally Wounded.
KEG OF POWDER lGNlTEO
Farmer Was Loading Shells from Open Reg When Little Girl Threw Stick in the Fire, Sparks
 Striking Powder

Selma, January 2.-(Special.)-R. w. Fla vors, of Lowndes county, arrived In the city today, and brought the details of a horrible accident that occurred near Drain Pestoffiee, in that county. oa Friday, the result of which was the death of three per- sons and the probably fatal injury of an- other.
 According to MT. Favors' story, c. M. Patterson. well-to-do farmer was sitting before the fire loading shells preparatory to hunting.
 Seated around the fire with him were his aged father paralytic, his wife and chill dren.
 Patterson was loading the shells from an open keg of powder, which he held between his knees, and had almost completed his work when one of the little girls picked up a piece of pine and threw it in the fire. causing the sparks to fly out; one of which landed in the keg.
 Instantly there was terrible explosion that wrought havoc in its destruction.
 The little girl was instantly killed and the rest of the occupants of the building more or less injured.
 Old man Patterson and Mrs. Patterson were so severely burned that they died Monday, as a result of their injuries, and Patterson himself is not expected to live
 When the explosion occurred Mrs. Pat terson ran into an adjoining room with her clothing on fire and jumped into bed where her 4-months' -old babe was sleeping The bed clothes instantly ignited and the infant was severely burned about It's feet, but not fatally.
 The house was set on fire, and but for the timely arrival of several negroes who had been attracted by c-noise of the explosion would have been consumed with the injured occupants and four other little children. -
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
A DIFFICULT QUESTION
Agnes Scott Institute is Happy Solu-
 tion of It

: One of the most difficult questions for parents and guardians today is the selection of the right kind of school for the edu- cation of their children. The south has long needed a school of the highest class. Realizing this, Agnes Scott Institute at Decatur, Ga, was founded. Since its very beginning all the officers and teachers have been selected with this idea in view-their special fitness to perform the work assigned them. together with high moral character
 Parents having daughters at Agnes Scott need feel no uneasiness about them. The place is refined, cultured. and under the best discipline. Write to F. H. Gaines, its president, Decatur, Ga., and he will give you such information as you may desire.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
IMPORTANT T EVENT
New Trades Building Will be Opened
 at Tuskegee January 10

Tuskegee, January 2.-(Special.) 1.-The formal opening of the Armstrong-Slat Memorial Trades building at the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute will take place January 10. A number of prominent business men from the north are to be present, including members of the Slater Hampton Institute, and Tuskegee board of trustees, Dr. J. l.. M. Curry and Dr. D. c. Gilman. This building has been erected and equipped at cost of $S5,OOO and is the largest and most complete building on tine grounds
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
SERIOUS CUTTING AFFRAY
One Man Killed and Another Wounded
 at Dothan

Dothan, January 2.-(Special)-A difficult ty arose yesterday between Tom Buntin, of this place, and Bill Danzy, of Headland. at the latter named place. Danzy was cut and shot to death, and Buntin is seriously cut but it is thought he will recover.
 The difficulty grew out of the possession of child of Danzy's claimed by his divorc- ed wife, who is a sister-in-law of Buntin
 The Dothan dispensary commissioners gave out their report on the dispensarys business for 1899 today. The net profits for the year, after all expenses were paid, amounting to $7,54265
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
GEN. WOOD BUSY
The Secretaries Sworn in and Visit the
 Various Departments

Havana, January 2-General Wood had busy day with the public officials and the members of the conference of representa- tive Cubans including Generals Rabi. Lara, Sanguilly and Betancourt and Senor De Castro.
 The conference will be in. session three days
 After the secretaries were sworn in they visited their respective offices to make themselves acquainted with certain details before meeting again for consultation.
 General Wood believes that each depart ment should have power to do a very inn portant work. He will appoint a committee to deal with each subject requiring, m his judgment, special consideration. These commissions will consist of several mem- bers, and their duty will be to get the af- fairs of the island upon practical work ing basis of self-government. The most important commissions will deal with finance and judiciary. The former will range sl plan of local taxation for all the cities of the island which will make ma jority of them more sef-supporting, and will leave the customs receipts for impor- tant public works, many of which are badly needed.
 The commission dealing with judicial re- forms will include representative American and Cuban lawyers. The American mem- bers will probably toe Messrs. Rubens. Co nant and Runcie. It will take charge of the reorganization of Cuban criminal ju- risprudence, and will change the horrible prison system of the island. although many minor evils in connection with the prison have already been abated.
 The committee dealing with public works will be scarcely less important than the others, and will have its hands full.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
TO FLORIDA OR CUBA.

If you are contemplating trip to Florida, cuba or Porto Rico you will find 1t to your Interest and advantage to correspond with inc undersigned regarding schedules. rates, and sailing dates of steamers. The Plant svstem trains run direct to ports without change or transfer. Address R. L. Todd, division passenger agent, 16 Commerce street, Montgomery. Ala
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
MEETING OF THE
 CENSUS DIRECTORS Consultation Will be Held in
 Montgomery January 6. WORK WILL BEGIN IN J0NL
Census Must be Taken in Cities of 5000 Inhabitants Within Two Weeks Montgomery Expects
 to Register 10000

Age e-Herald Bureau, Hotel Mabson, Mont gomery, January 2.-(Special) )-All of the recently appointed census supervisors for Alabama will meet in Montgomery on the 9th of the present month for the purpose of holding a consultation with Assist bant Di- rector of the Census Wines
 MT. Wines is making a trip through the south at the suggestion of Director Merri- am, and will meet the supervisors of all of the southern states.
 These meetings are said to be for the purpose of giving out information in regard to the work and at the same time get all of the supervisors in closer touch with the directors office In Washington.
 The census taking in the towns and cities will begin in June, and the supervisors are already busy with preparations for the work. Colonel Albert Steinhant of Green ville, is the supervisor for this congression- al district, and he is expected to be in the city the latter part of the week. when some of selecting the local enumerators.
 The law governing the matter provides that the census taking in cities of 5000 more inhabitants must be completed within two weeks afser the work is commenced, and by the third week in June the work will have been finished here.
 Montgomery is expected to show a popu- lation of a'oout 10000 inhabitants. In 1890 this city was placed in the list with 21,O00.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE TO FLORIDA

The Southern Railway have double daily service Birmingham to points in Florida. Trains leave Birmingham 6 a. m. and 4:40 D. m. Morning train makes close connec- tion at Atlanta with sleeper for Tampa, Fla. Afternoon train carries sleeper Bir- mingham to Jacksonville, Fla. Call at of- flee 2O19 First avenue for further informa- tion, 11-25-tf
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Lawrence Po,Ie's Death

Cuba, January pecia1)-Lawrenee Poole, aged 24 years, died at his home near here this morning at 8 o'clock He had been i'll for several months with consump- fion, and recently returned from Texas.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Roof Leak?

We can repair it. but not while it rains. Give us your order, for 1t will rain again.
 SPIRO & LONG co. ed-fri-Sun.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03

Andrew W. Burgin, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to action of democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Governors Appointments

The governor has made the following ap- pointments: G. E. Boyette, notary public. Andalusia; R. T. Day, constable Andalusia; w. M. Horne, justice of the peace, Anda- lusia; J. J. Burchfield, justice of the peace, beat f. Jefferson county; T. P. Johnston, notary public, Sylacauga; w. H. Knight, notary public, beat 15, Hale county; J. B. Grace, justice of the peace, beat 12, Choc- taw county; Emmett Mccullough, consta- ble, Marion.
 The governor issued the following pardons yesterday: Alice Carter, convicted in the Clarke county circuit court Henry Dumas, convicted in the Macon county circuit court.
 The supreme court will reconvene next Monday. Cases from the seventh division will be called. This division is composed of the counties of Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, DeKalb, Etowah, Randolph. Shel- by, St. Clair and Talladega.
 Judge W. H. Matthews, of Marion coun- ty, candidate for state auditor and Sheriff James McMillan, of Escambia county, candidate for state treasurer, spent yes- terday in the city.
 Several changes have been announced in the local forces of the railroad offices. James S. Utley, who has been in Genera! Agent Jackson's office, has been transfer red to Mobile, where he will be in the off, flee of Superintendent Fonde of the Mo- bile and Ohio Horace Johnson, who has occupied the position of quoting clerk in the office of General Freight Agent Shep- ard of the Louisville and Nashville, has been transferred to Birmingham to ex- change positions with Chief Clerk Proctor in General Agent DeFunak's office. Chief Clerk A. G. White to Local Agent Jenkins, of the Louisville and Nashville office, has been transferred to East St. Louis He is succeeded by E. R. Mentz.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03

James A. Downey Is a candidate for sher- if of Jefferson county. subject to the &C., ton of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03

H. C. Miller Is a candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03

COUNTY YTREASURER Henry B. Gray Is a candidate for Treas urer of Jefferson county subject to the ac- tioa of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03

E. L. Higdon is candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
1.-THE POT CALLED THE KETTLE BLACK" BECAUSE THE HOUSEWIFE DIDN'T USE
 SAPOl 10
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR SHERIFF.

George W. Sherling Is a candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03
SINGLE WHEELED CART.

Russia must have been struggling Tho
transportation methods Of hss frisnds.
tAe Chinese. judging from IL latest
vehicle evolved for military transit ON
the Siberian plains and the Maachnr-
Ian border. for the machine Agursd In
the illustration resembles very much
. wheelbarrow in use between Tisntsin
and Pekin. It y mot intended for hui
nan traction. however. like the Chi
nese wheelbarrow. but for mules Or
horses. and 1t y claimed that . larger
load can be carried on It In rough
country than by means Of any other
form of vehicle.
The load d generally placed In gort
Of howdah. fitting on and attached to
the saddle. Which 10 made Of osier and
hard wood. according to the nature of
tho load, whether ammunition, forage.
etc. Besides serving for rapid trans
port Of ammunition and military stores.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03
E&a |[sF RSSR7 AsP|

lustlated herewith to extermipats DE,
insect. A metallic receptacle Il prof.
yided. which has the sides slopinS to-
ward eeth other at the top. On this
receptacle are placed two plates OF tin.
or other polished metal. provided with
slots. which allow them to be set aSl
right angles to each other, supporting.
. small lamp on the shelf formed atI
the center. The receptacle underneath
y partially filled with water, and o.
small quantity Of coal oil IL placed on
the surface to kill the moths or other
insects. which. attracted by the bright
nams and the numerous reflections on,
the surface Of the tin. will circle around
the apparatus until they strike one Of
the renectors. falling into the liquid
The slanting sides prevent the insects,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03
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SVN0h1 1VN0o
The success Of smokeless powder In
modern warfare has been such q to
prompt . man Of an inventive turn Of
mind to manufacture powder which
is said to be also noiseless. II u the
invention Of q German workman In
this country. He has already given .
private exhibition Of the practicability
Of his discovery With considerable sue
cess, A shell losSsd with his powder
was fred at target Hfty yards away,
and the only sound indicating the ex-
plosion was the falling Of the plungsr
Of The shell. Bohneneal. which y the
name Of the inventor. hAA mot. It u
said. ~ sold the secret Of the process,
but = still in treaty with di9srsnt gov
ernments for It's purchase. !
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03
SCIENTIFIC JoTr,Nos.

A factory for liquid air Is bsinS
erected at Los Angeles, Cal. Tor r.
frigeratins purposes.
In England = lamp post has been In
troduced which combines IRE ny
drant, tap and IRE alarm box. The
hydrant can be used for FIRE purposes.
filling water carts and for street dush-
ing, while the small tap can be used
BY an individual for domestic water.
supply. There u = water meter and
siphon at the bottom. by which the
water IL shut on from the hydrant,
thus preventing 1t from freezing.
There are I'D Firms In Germany On
Gagged in The acetylene industry. Most
Of the burners are made at Nuremberg.
There are no fewer than twenty-six
small towns In Germany lightsd BY
acetylsne GA. The trst plant Of this
kind for lighting small towns In Ger
many was erected At Hassfurt. . town
Of $500 Inhabitants.
x-rays have been subjected 70 .
novel purpose IN Calcutta. A thief
was supposed to have stolen . dia-
mond worth 10000 rupees and to have
enectually secreted 1t on his person
by swallowing 1t. Expert thieves in
india temporarily secret small valu-
ables Of this description in the throat.
It IL called "pouching," and the thieves
undergo special training In order TO
render them proficient In the art. The
plan Is simple. A piece Of lead Il at
tached to a thread. and this he neo-
phyte swallows. then by the action Of
his tongue he guides the lead to the
orifice Of the sac in the throat. The
pupil Is prevented from completely
swallowing the lead by the piece Of
thread. which the teacher holds. When
the man has become skillful Ia this act
Of swallowing, the leadsn pallet 10
coated with lime, which has the effect
Of enlarging the sac 20 that It becomes
capable Of retaining large articles. In
the case of Calcutta the Roentgen rays
the presence OF some obstacle
in the throat. but its precise identity
could not be gathered. 10
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

4 German physicist, q. Tammann.
has recently discovered some hitherto
unnoted facts concerning Ice and the
Pressing point Of water. He nnds that
not only does the free4ing point vary
with the pressure. but that three diff
fersnt kinds Of ice can b produced,
each possessing Its own crystalline
structure. Thus water may now be
sah to have i've known form,-namely
water vapor. water a. lieuid. Qrdi-
nary Ice. called by TammAnn Ice l..
Ice in it, second form. or lee H.. and
Ice In In third form. Demonstrated as
Scs Ill. Some non-scienti6c people
would, In hot weather. adA sixth
form generally known a. ice-ereAm.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

SNAKE Hpsssss - ySassda.
Most Of the snakes sssn in circus
and dime museum shows conss from
Houth America and Florida" said .
dealer In reptiles to . Washington Star
writer. In Flord4a the eelored fPlss
make the best snake hunters. and their
method Of catching the reptiles y
pacplisr and iAtsrasting. The hunt
ing parties usually consist OF from
three to four men. One Of thsm car
Hes long pois, having . forksd or
bent head and . strsng slip moose 1t
H. end. The roesa u put over the
snakes head With ting aid Of the pole.
Tho qertiss thsp draH the moose tight
on the tnaks'e heck. Then the cord
y passed through the inside and bot
tom Of 4 canvas bag and the snakes
head y pulled up tight q the bottom
Of the baE Tho snake VII now eegta
coilinx himaa,f up 70 ct purchase TO
pull the cord on. A he does 70 the
hunters raise the mouth 81 the bag and
twist II around until the snake u
twisted UP into circle At the bottom.
Then tn bag 10 tied around close down
TO the snake and the main cord II cut
close to the bottom Of the sack, 10 that
whom the snake extends IL head Il
will throw on the moose from its neck.
The snake can't throw IL head far
enough back to strike. and 1t may.
when thus captured. be carried Nth
perfect safety for any distance with
only the thickness of the bag between
II and the hunter"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03
PAesos..v..s 80, vaAaps.

DR.. Isaac Roberts. whose beautiful
photograph Of nsbulas and star clas-
tSfS are well known. gives sosswhat
startling account Of the manner IN.
which the images Of faint stars and
Asbulas disappear from the photo
graphic plates. On one Of bis plates.
IN 1885, he counted 4o3 stars: the senes
plate In 1895 showed only 273 stars.
the images Of III having entirsay ~.
appeared. This leads to the suSgss-
ton that celestial photographs. In or
der to be Of permanent value. should
b. Immediately reproduced by some
process yielding pictures not subject y
change. j
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03
PECULIAR GIFTS.
a Aa,hor Rseslvsd Adverse csitaaisu
q HI Works.

a Author Rsoslvsd Advsrss CritiaisD
o. HI Works.
Ths Pittsburg Bulletin has collected
q fsE stories OF strange Wedding pres
ests. Even at marriage feast. Is It
seems. there will sometimes be the en-
vioul. or the jealous. or the malicious.
4 well-known author received from
. rival man of letters . scrap-book con-
tanning collection Of all the adverse
criticisms his works had ever re-
csived, while q popular artist was pre-
scented with a set of elementary works
upon self instruction in drawing and
pAintng. Not long since gentleman.
who is a passionate devotee Of hunt
Ing, received as bridal gift from IN
anonymous donor complete set Of
talse limbs. . set Of artificial teeth.
and couple of glass eyes-the whole
Of which must have cost . considerable
Suut-accompanied BY . note. the
writer OF which trusted that. By rea-
Jon Of the recipients many falls while
following the hounds, some or AL Of
thsss substitutes would ultimately
peoye Of use An elderly, cfusty trades-
man, on espousing . spinstsr Of mature
ass, was presented By . LonIon un-
(srtaker with two co1ans for himself
sud wife, which. unlike most Of tn
qthsr offerings you viii receive. A.
sure to be Of service" The bride
groom resented this singular, II uAe-
TIL. gift, and It took all the s6orfs q
= - -
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-11-03

United statss Consul Aahin Of Reich
enburE. Germany. under date Of July
2. 1900. says: According to the bust
neess columns Of . Reichenberg news
paper. an Australian manufacturer, in
hid search Tor cheap raw material
for paper making. has successfully ex-
perimsnted with turf. It II alleged
that from the cleaned and bleached
turf 6bsrs he produces remarkably
durable paper substance. This method
ID said to have been patented in vari-
ous civilized countries and to be meet
Ing With gratifying success. Paper Of
various kinds. pasteboard and paper
boxes, are now being made out Of turf
and ~ declared to be Of good quail