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The age-herald., 1900-02-13
DAMAGE AT BLOCTON.
Section of Railroad Washed Away by
 Heavy Rains.

Blocton, February 12.-(Special.) )-Rain has been falling in this section since Sat urday morning and the streams are out of aBtier banks and have done much dam age. Several small bridges have washed away in the town and travel is stopped ex- cept in prescribed circles. About 100 feet of the Birmingham Southern railroad which leads to No. mine was washed away this morning, that mine having ceased operations until repairs can be made. It is reported that the mine will not be able to work again this week which, if true, will cost the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company and its employees several thousand dollars.
 Rain continues to faM and there is no in dication of its ceasing.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
WILL BLACKMORE
Tells of the Killing of Sam Pryor at
 Bessemer

VIII Blacl1more, the negro who killed his roommate and boon companion, at Besse- mer, last Saturday night, Is now in the county jail in tllls city. He stated yester- day that he and Sam Pryor, his companion, were sitting in the room together after Sam had come back from town, where he had been to spend some money which be- longed to them both, and that they were examining an old pistol, which was thought to be empty and which exploded. killing Pryor almost instantly. Blacatmore then became panic stricken and fled from the house, but was so scared, according to his own statement, that he could not escape. but was forced to conceal himlseIf in the fence corner near by, where his fear over came hba, and he went back to the house and and surrendered to the officers.
 Blackmore says that Pryor and thfee other negroes held up and attempted to hpf5 anosher negro, in Mt Pleasant, Tenn. last October, and that two of ehe men are now in jail awaiting trial Pryor escaped to this district, and persuaded Will Blackmore to come here with him. Blacxnore denies ta1at ane had any hand in the robbery, but says that Pryor told him all about it.
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PROMINENT VISITORS
Party of New Workers Shown Around
 the District

e W. H. Cranberry Mrs. Cranberry, D. T. RGranberry and Miss Cranberry of New
 York, were dn the city yesterday and were shown some of the principal industries of
 the city and district by Passenger Agent Coffee Jackson, of the Southern railway
 MT. Cranberry Is a member of the New York cotton exchange and one of the prominent business men of that city. He came to Birmingham, it is stated, on a prospecting trip with the view of investing If ha found conditions favorable. MT. Jack son took MT. Cranberry and party to En- sley. Pratt City and to other places of in- terest. The visitors seemed very much pleased with what they saw and remarked frequently on tine many signs of activity . in Birmingham and vicinity.
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weekly drills will be held in order to be in good condition for the brigade encamp- ment to be held in Mobile in May.
 Captain Thompson is young man of fine business capacity ahd an enthusiastic militia man. He has resided in Birpsfng- ham the past fifteen years, having come here with his father N. F. Thompson for mer secretary of the Commercial club, in 1885. He is a lineal descendant of Daniel Boone, one of the earliest settlers of Ken lucky. He Is identified with the business and social interests of the city, and is an active and enthusiastic athlete, being sec- retary of the Athletic club.
 He has been a member of the Jefferson Volunteers since 1892, and has risen from the ranks to the command of the company. He was with the Volunteers while that company was in the First Alebama during the Spanish American war, and actively assisted in the reorganization of the com pany on it's return from Florida. He was appointed chairman of the reorganization committee and succeeded in raising funds to remodel and refit the armory in First avenue.
 Captain Thompson is familiar with the duties that go with his new office, and will make the Volunteers an efficient command CT.
 His lieutenants, John c. Ktmball, John T. Yeatman and James Garland Johns, are we'll quarlified for the offices to which they have been promoted. They have for long time been identified with the Volunteers and have at all times been ready and will ing to discharge the duties imposed upon them. They are active, energetic and thor oughly capable young men.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
COOL SPOTS FOR HOT DAYS.

BANFF, Canadian National Park, an in- comparalble pleasure and health resort in the Canadian Rockies; the famed Lakes in the Clouds, lovely waters at high eleva- tfons, and the Great Glacier of tfle Sel- kirks a marvellous frozen Niagara, the most attractive spots in all America for rest seekers and sight-seers reached only by the Canadian Pacific railway. Unri- vailed transcontfnental railway service and modern hotels. Only 90 hours from Wash ington For particulars apply to w. w. Merlkle, 1929 Pennsylvania Av.. Washing ton, D. C.; c. G. Osborn. 129 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore, Md; H. McMurtie, 629 Chestnut St., Pfila. Pa.
 a-11-tues-thurs-sun
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NARROW ESCAPE.
Dr. c. A. Wilkel son Game Near Being
 Drowned in Hamburg Creek.

Marion February 12.-(SpeclaL)-Dr. c. A. Wilkerson narrowly escaped drowning this afternoon in Hamburg creek, five miles from Marion. One of his horses was drowned and his buggy wrecked, together with some fifty dollars worth of surgical instruments. The doctor himself swan ashore under disadvantages, and his friends and the public here feel much relieved since the news of the accident became current.
 Dr. Wilkerson is the uncle of Dr. Wooten Wilkerson, of Montgomery, and Judge Wilkerson, of Birmingham
 The incessant rains have put all streams out of banks. The heaviest rainfall in sev- eral years has fallen.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
PERSONAL.

Hon. Frank l.. Pettus, of Selma, is in the city.
 F. B. Baldwin, 'of Montgomery, is in the city.
 H. c. Reynolds. of Montevallo, is in Bir- mingham.
 D. T. Hollingsworth, of Gadsden, was in the city yesterday.
 O. E. Cofnstock, Sr. of the Sheffield Reaper, is dn the city. T. L. Cooper, state senator from Tate county, Tennessee, Is visiting his son, B. H. Cooper in this city.
 Fired l.. Blackman, of Anniston, candidate for the legislature from Calhoun county, is in the city. MT. Blackman is a prominent young attorney of Anniston, and has am nounced that if elected to the legislature he will vote for Seator Morgan's reelection to the United States senate.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
THE MODERN WAY

Comments itself to the well-informed, to do pleasantly and effectually what was formerly done in the crudest manner and disagreeably as we'll To cleanse the sys- tenn and break up colds, headaches, and fevers without unpleasant after effects, use the delightful liquid laxative remedy, Syrup Of Figs Made by California Fig Syrup Go.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
Death of Mrs. M. J. Hickm man

Mrs. M. J. Hickman, aged about 50 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. T. Guardian, Woodiawn, yesterday at noon. She leaves four children, namely: MT. Hickman, of Birmingham; Mrs. Guardian, of Woodlawn; Vance Hickman, of Mem plis, and Mrs. Line also of Memphis.
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
Frve Kiudsrgarteu AssocIatIon

The board of directors of the Free Kim pdergarten association will meet this after- noon fin the Commercial club rooms at 8 o'clock. H
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
ANNOUNCEME
FOR SHERIFF.

FOR SHERIFF.
 George w. sherling is candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party. E. L. Higdon is candidate for sheriff of Iefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 James A. Downey Is a candidate for shcr- fir of Jefferson county. subject to the ac- tion of the democratic party
 Andrew w. Burgn, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to action of democratic party.
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FOR TAX AsNEs SOR

J. F. Mclaughlin is a candidate for re- election to the office Of Tax Assessor of Jefferson county. subject tothe action of the Democratic party.
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BOARD OF REVENUE

Henry Simpson. of Morris, Is candidate for member of board of revenue subject to the action of the democratic primary.
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Portion of Alaska Reserved

Washington, February 12.-4By an execu- tive order a certain portion of the peninsula in the district of Alaska immediately north of the southern boundary, and embracing Camp Point Spencer, has been reserved for public purposes. The tract is located on the west shore of Port Clarence Bay, com prising the peninsula on which Is Point Spencer, and includes about four square fnales. IT
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
CORONER

Alex Dallas is a candidate for election to the office of coroner of Jefferson county. is now serving part of an unexpred term. has given satisfaction and asks for election to a full term. Subject to democratic pri- mary
The age-herald., 1900-02-13
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry B. Gray Is a candidate for Treas- urer of Jefferson county subject to the ac. ton of the democratic party.
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Venable's place for the la,
 dIes-2O0 N. 18th St.
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H. C. Miller Is candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county subject to the action of the Democratic party.
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THE WEATHER

office of Station Agent. Birmingham, Ala, February 12, 190O
 Local observations during the A hours ending D. m., Central time:
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Highest Temperature, 56; lowest tempera- ture, 4S; average temperature, 52.
 BEN. M. JACOBS, Station Agent U. s. Weather Bureau.
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TIME ITEM WIND lWEArHER FALL --i I-- - l----l l-- sam B NE Cloudy Rain P 64 IN Cloudy
 rpm 55 NV Cloudy 2.40
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O. E. Comstock, ST., of the Sheffield Reaper, is dn the city.
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for Alabama

Washington, February 12.-Alabama-Fair and colder Tuesday; Wednesday, fair; brisk Wind becoming westerly.
The age-herald., 1900-04-15
Dixie Furniture Co.,, 2lO 2lst.

The Albert Restaurant can be found at 2l3 N. 2Oth street, formerly the Delmonico.
The age-herald., 1900-04-15

price steers, s56$5.9O; poor to medium, $4.1O @$IS5; selected feeders, $4206$490; mixed stockers, 8. .40Q$3.90; cows, $3Q$4.50; heifers, $3 104$465; canners. $2dp$2S0; bulls, $2.70@ s4.25; calves, $45O(p$7.25; Texas fed steers, $4Gl$5.25; Texas bulls, s. 25Q$3.75.
 Hogs-Receipts, 12,000. Market generally 5GD10 cents higher. Top prices, $5.S0; mixed butchers, $5.454s5.75; good to choice heavy, $5. 60@$565
 Sheep-Receipts, 1,5OO; sheep and lambs generally steady. Good to choice wethers, $6@$6.50; fair to choice mixed $5G$6; western sheep. $69ss.40: yearlings, s6qs66); native lambs, $5.5Oq$7.50.
 St. Louis, April 14.-Cattle-Receipts, l. 900 including no Texans. Market steady; native shipping and export steers, $4q$550; dressed beef and butchers steers, $4 100 $5. 25; steers under 1000 pounds. 8 500D$4 75 stoc<ers and feeders, 8 506$4 90; cows and heffers, $2@s4.S5; canners. $1.50@$285; bulls, $30$3.75; Texas and Indian steers, 8 75dD 5; fancy bringing more; cows and heifers, g 55Ds3. .95.
 Hogs-Receipts. 13oOo. Market 5G1o cents higher Pigs and lights s. 4OfDs555; pack CTS. 8. 5.45M$5.65; butchers. s. 5.606$5.So.
 Sheep-Recepts 2,500 Market steady Native muttons, s. 25ms6. 30; lambs $61s7 25: culls and bucks, s3ds525; Texas spring lambs sS.S0.
The age-herald., 1900-04-15

Seed oats. J. H. McCary Co.
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YOUNG IDEA TO BE
 TAUGHT TO SHOOT
Rough Riders Encampment to be
 Held in June,
NEW MILITARY MOVEMENT
A School for Training Young Men in All Branches of the Tactics of the Scout-War Depart
 ment Interested

rvaeHnr-r dicative of the present #sHI5lt # 4I.# in military affairs, the ##. pressing need for newer methods of warfare than
 f t the leaders of the old ##...H# .E assumed concrete form
 -.. 4 organization known as .... lgh- Rider Military En- campment of Colorado.
 The organization, which marks an epoch in the military world, exists for the pur- pose of training young men in all the tac- tics pertaining to that branch of modern warfare, which makes of the mounted sol dier an efficient instrument of war. In oth- CT words, the Rough-Rider Military En- campment exists for the purpose of enab- ling young men between the ages of IT and 25 to become skilled in the tactics which are proving so successful today, and which are shown in the advantage pos sessed by the cowboys and Indian over the man trained in the ranks, better fits man for independent and fearless action in time of danger
 The movement is not only significant in that new methods in rough-riding, scout ing, trailing, reading signals, etc, are to be taught, but many innovations and theories in the arts of up-to-date warfare, which traditions of the United States army prevent it from adopting at present, will be tried and if their superiority over the old be demonstrated, they will, In all prob ability, be adopted later by the regular army. Tn short, the new encampment is practically a training ground experi- mental school for new ideas in military tactics, discipline, equipment and other matters pertaining to the up-to-date meth ods of warefare.
 To be Held in Colorado
 The encampment will be inaugurated in June in Shenandoah Valley Col. Governor Charles s. Thomas of Colorado is the of- the United States cavalry service is the military head of the new organization. As sociated with them, as a board of govern ors, are General Irving Hale, U. S. "; Col onel S. K. Hooper of Denver, David H Moffat, Denver, and c. D. Gurley of New York.
 The state of Colorado has generously contributed, or given up, one million acres Of land to be used for the encampment This land Is located in Shenandoah Valley four hundred miles from Denver, in one of the most wildly, beautiful parts of the state. To give the men the advantage of riding, trailing, and scouting on all the kinds of land, under all circumstances continuous camp will be formed the entire length of this field during the year. The immense distance will also be utilized in developing the new signal system of wire less telegraphy.
 The cooperation of the war department
The age-herald., 1900-04-15

From the Indianapolis Press.
 The long, solemn gentleman with the piercing eyes tapped gently on the shoul- der of the encore fend in front of him.
 Allow me to present you," said he handing the applauder small paper pack age.
 What does this mean?" asked the re- cipient, wrathfully, as he opened the pack age and found about $2 in dimes and nickels.
 Tt means this," replied the solenA gen. tleman: 'I have noticed your earntst- ef- forts to have everything twice. There fore, I have taken up this small collection in order that you may come tomorrow, in- stead of trying to get your two perform ances in one evening""
The age-herald., 1900-04-15

And you are stuck on your last hus- band?" we faltered, wishing to seem very sympathetic
 The beautiful woman burst into tears
 q never was so badly stuck on husband in all my lifev' she sobbed. q supposed he was worth million, and he isn't worth anything!"
 In our material age the word stuck has lost much of its tenderly sentimental sig nifcance, and is mostly used, as here, in it's technical commercial sense.
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Treasury Statement

Washington. April H.-Today's state ment of the treasury balance in the gen. eral fund, exclusive of the $15O. 900 gold reserve in the division of redemption shows. available cash balance. $150 164, ,O99; gold $90,047, ,271.
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INFORMATION WORTH
 KNOWING.

That two competent watch makers, one jeweler, all three artistic engravers, are wait ing for your work at
 E. Gluck's.
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Metal Markets

New York, April 14.-The brokers price for lead was s4.45, and for copper, 7.2j@ S17. 50.
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First of the Season

First of the Season From the Chicago Times-Herald The crocus now begins to croke Upon the verdant lot. And man. ere long, will follow suit Because 1t is so hot'
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New York, April H.-Spot Rio nominal No. incoice, 77sc; No. jobbng. Sssc mild, market steady; Cordova, 91aG14c.
The age-herald., 1900-04-15

Not GoIng to the Fair From the Philadelphia Press. An! "Time is money" and, my friend, That is the reason we Conclude we can't afford to spend A month in gay Farce.
The age-herald., 1900-04-15
TELEGRAPH MARKETS
Chicago Change

Chicago, April 4-Local sentiment and conditions governed the grain markets to- day while provisions reflected the higher price of hogs. May wheat closed un- changed; May corn ss@1kc up, and May oats H@&c lower. Provisions closed from 200 improved in pork to 271zc up in May lard.
 The leading futures ranged as follows: Articles lOpened IHighestl LoMest Closing
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-09-21
A Night Of Terror.

awful anxiety was felt for the
widow Of brave General Burnham, OF
Machias, Me-, when the doctors said
she could not live till morning" says
Mrs. S. II. Lincoln, who attended her
that fearful night. "All Thought she
must soon die from pneumonia, but
she begged for Dr.. Kings New Dis
covery, saying IL had more than once
saved her life, and had cured her Of
consumption. After three small doses
she slept easily all night, and its fur
ther use completely cured her." This
marvellous medicine is guaranteed to
cure all throat, chest and lung dis
eases. Only so cents and 81. Trial
bottles free at A. w, Foreman's and
Peoples drug stores.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-09-21
A.la,. Great SINK Hole.

While Asia has the loftiest noun
tains in the world, it also possesses
the deepest and most extensive land
depressions, several of them, as is
well known, sinking below sea level,
so that if the ocean could flow into
them they would be filled to the brim.
In the deepest parts of most Of them
water now stands, forming small seas.
Others are destitute of water. Among
these is the Lukchun depression IL
Central Asia, concerning which Gen.
Tillo writes, in the Proceedings Of
the Russian Geographical society"
that in places it sinks as much as 400
feet below sea level This sink-hole
in the middle of the largest Of the
continents is also remarkable for its
meteorological features. the yearly
amplitudes Of the barometer beins
greater than are recorded anywhere
else on earth. In summer the tenn
perature rises to Saharan heat,
record Of lis degrees Fahrenheit hav-
ing been obtained in July, while the
air is Of desert drynesz.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-09-21
LAW OF ENROLMENT.

The section OF the Curtis bill
under which the Dawes commits
sion is acting in making up the
present roll Of Cherokee citizens
is as follows: f4
Sec. 81. That in making rolls
of citizenship Of the several tribes,
as required by law, the commission
to the five civilized tribes is auth
orized and directed to take the roll
of Cherokee citizens of eighteen
hundred and eighty (not including
freedman) as the only roll intended
to be confirmed by this and pre-
ceding acts Of congress, and to en-
roll all persons now living whose
names are found on said roll, and
all descendants born since the date
of said roll to persons whose names
are found thereon; and all persons
who have been enrolled by the
tribal authorities who have here
tofore made permanent settlement
in the Cherokee nation whose
parents, by reason of their Chero-
kee blood, have been lawfully ad-
mitted to citizenship by the tribal
authorities, and who were minors
when their parents were so admit
ted and they shall investigate the
right of all other persons whose
names are found on any other rolls
and omit all such as may have
been placed thereon by fraud or |
without authority Of law, enrolling
only such as may have lawful right |
thereto, and their descendants
born since such rolls were made,
with such married white per-
sons as may be entitled to citizen
ship under Cherokee laws.e
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-09-21
PRETTY THINGS TO wEAE.
Have Been Lately Inn
ported.

Silk and wool mixtures will be fa-
gored this fall, and silk will drop into
the background, say Paris authorities,
according to the New York Tribune.
Persian and other oriental embroid-
cry designs are the newest idea in shirt
waist decoration, embroidered bands
being inserted diagonally at the front.
Quite the newest thing is the delicate
lingerie neckwear for the shirt waists
of fine flannel now being shown for
early fall.
With thankfulness 1t is noted that
the hideous and vulgar green yelling
is rapidly disappearing. Brilliant blue
of the shade called royal" is taking its
place
The foreign arbiter of fashion indi-
Gates the double breasted, tightly fit
ting waistcoat as coming favorite.
1t win be trimmed literally with hand
some buttons.
Delicate organdies that are crushed
but not soiled may be freshened by
sprinkling with water in which little
gum arabic has been dissolved and iron
ing carefully. They will look as we'll as
new if properly done.
The Partisan dressmakers are en-
1eavoring to force the directoire coat
upon the world of fashion. 1t is cut to
the waistline in front and has short
;oat tails in the back. 1t is tightly fit
ting and closed by large buttons.
A revival of the old-time position
back is predicted, with vest fronts Of
every description. There will be triple
waistcoat effects, triple jackets, long
stole ends and many other fanciful
ideas for those who wish to adopt them.
Laces are going to be used on every
thing this fall. from chiffon TO fur. Just
now many bargains are to be found. as
the merchants are clearing out stock,
and the designs and quality are fully
equal TO those that will be shown later
Al douo.e the price.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-09-21

Judge Gill decided yesterday
that the presest corporate limits OF
Okmulgee the capital of the Greek
nation, shall contain 800 acres. The
matter Of the incorporation Of this
town has been before Judge Gill
since last spring. Three factions
were in the controversy, one want
ing the corporate limits to contain
l6O acres, another GAO acres, and
the other no corporation at all,
The Dawes commission recently,
In locating towns along the line of
the new branch OF the Frisco,
which is being built from Sapulpa,
to Denison, Tex, established the
town of 0kmulgee on the line of
the railroad just east of the pres
ent limits of the town. This, how
ever, is not likely to cause any
dissensions as the town thus es-
tablished by the commission can
later be included in the corporate
limits Of Okmulgee.