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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-12
BIRD NOTION.
Things Thar Have Been Found Ont hx
the AIrship ,nven ors.

the AIrship inven ors.
 h flight the body is moved forward by the resistance of the air to the strokes of the wings. The reason why the start is the most laborioas part of the process is thus explained by NJ. Marcy, the great authority of all forms of animal loeomotion: When the bird is not yet in motion, the air struck by its wings first of all presents a resistance due to it's inertia. then be- gins to move, and flies below the wing, without afferding any support. When the bird is at full speed, on the con- trary, it's wings are supported each succeeding moment by new columns of air. each one offering the initial re- sistanee due to it's inertia. The sum of these resistances presents to the winds much firmer basis. The in- crease of the resistance of the air diminishes the labors of the bird. In calm air a seagull at it's swiftest ex- bends scarcely a fifth of the labor which it had to put forth at the be- ginning of it's flight The bird which flies against the wind Is in still better conditions, fresh masses of air con- tinually presenting themselves to it's wings. The start is, therefore, the most laborious phase of flight. Hence birds employ all kinds of artihces to acquire motion before Tapping their wings. Some run along the ground be- fore darting into the air, others jump rapidly in the direction in which they wish to fly. Others, again. let them selves drop from height with ex. tended wings. All turn their bills to the wind at the moment of starting."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-12
Snrnannea In Ireland.

One of the curiosities of recent philo- logical literature is the appendix to the 1893 report of the British registrar general, which bears the suggestive ti- tie, "surnames in Ireland" From that compilation one who has an eye for the curious may g1ean facts and figures for q most interesting article. For in- stance it is shown that the most com- mon name on the Emerald Isle is MuT- phy, the number of persons, great and small, who bear the cognomen being 62,600. The following come next in or der of frequency: Kelly, $500; Sulli- van, 43,600; Walsh, 41,700; Smith, 37,00o; O'Brien, 33 3,4oo; Byrne. 33,2O0: Ryan, 32,000; Connor. 31.20o; O'Neil! g. 110, and Reilly, 29,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-12
Halibut in Alaskan Waters.

Washington special Minneapolis Journal: One of the most remarkable things on tbe North Pacific coast is the large number of halibut in Alaskan waters. Small steamers catch cargoes in a few hours time, and it is no strange thing to see a hundred thou sand pounds caught in from two to three days. Last month an Ameri can steamer on her way to Tacoma had 133, ,000 pounds of halibut caught off the Alaskan coast in three and a half days by eighteen men At three cents per pound this cargo was worth s3,900.
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A stradivarius Sold for a Dollar.

Apropos of 1ddles, here Is good story While on a visit to the exhibi- tion in Paris in 1867 wealthy San Francisco merchant purchased a Stra- divarius for some $1,500, and on his death the treasure was left to his son. The latter has just died, and in ac- cordance with the provisions of his will the precious possession was sent to an auction sale. After examination by ex- perts in the auctioneer's establishment it was knocked down for dollar! It was simply German made fiddle of the poorest quality. The most anus ing thing is that the two possessors of it, both father and son, considered 1t much too precious to be played on.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-12
 3ncendiary Microbes.

Under the above title a w-iter. La Nature, of Paris. contributes an inter- esting article on spontaneous eombus- ton, showing that when stored hay. bales of cotton. tobacco, etc, take fire, the action is in the first place due to bacteria. In wet seasons such fires are most common and are due to storing the hay, etc., in damp state; fermen- tation follows, with great rise of tem- perature-a process due entirely to the action of microbes; the hay Is changed to a dry, porous and carbonaceous condition. and it presently takes fire. It will consume slowly, until accident brings the external air to It's help. when the incandesceut mass bursts into flame, and the microbes which caused the initial mischief are de- stroyed in funeral pyre of their own making.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-12
A Remarkable Village.

In New Guinea, the village of Tupuselei is most remar5able. The houses are all supported o1 spiles and stand out in the ocean a considerable distance from shore. This is to pro- tect the villagers from ths attacks of the dreaded head-hunters always look ing out for victims Othe1 villages in this queer land are perched up in trees for the same reason.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-12
A oRAvEDiooERs, PHILOSOPHY
Queer Traits of Character Analysed by
 the Cemetery Worker.


 the Cemetery Worker.
 The grayediggers in the different burying grounds have their own phi- losophy of life. One of them who has been in the business nearly 20 years, and who takes an exceedingly cheerful view of life notwithstanding his occupation. said that when he first went into it he felt kind of shaky,'. but that HOW he would as soon dig a grave as do anything else, says the Baltimore Sun. i've seen some mighty queer things in my time." be said. Eve seen people-mourners, l mean catch sight of a name on the card tied on to some flower piece and then they have gone straight to work to tear up the whole thing. I'll tell you another thing I've noticed. When woman comes along and makes a big fuss at her husbands funeral and says, I can't live without him!' know that in few weeks time I'll see her out here leaning on some young fellows arm. It's never failed. It's happened every time. But the people-wumen and men too-Who don't take on a lot, but just keep still and sometimes dpn't [ even shed tear, that's the kind that grieves. You don't see that kind mar. rying again so soon"
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cURFEW IS UPHELD.
One Town Which Finds the Evening
 Bell @ Success

Elmfra is trying She virtue of a cur few ordinance. It's express purpose is to keep out of the streets the c.,ildren who have been permitted to frequent them in the evening without restraint heretofore, says the Elmira Advertiser. It takes effect at g o'clock in the sum- mer and at 8 o'clock during the win ter. The effect of the rule has beer watched with interest, and no one can l doubt that the new rule will be as faithfully enforced hereaftey as it has been during the first week. Only one arrest has been made, but that was --s-, .ent to show the intention of the
 pertinent to enforce the ordi- in fair and reasonable man I T According to all the testimony at hand it accomplishes the purpose for which it was passed. Children. and young girls in particular, are no long CT seen promenading the streets in groups or singly, and the gain for or der is plainly noticeable There is & disposition shown in the press of other cities to poke fun at the course pur- sued here, but our citizens care nothing Cor that They are trying honestly an experiment from which much good is hoped and their expectations have met no disappointments up to today Instead of laughing at our village" similarly afflicted communities would do well to adopt the same course of treatment for what is everywhere &C., knoWledged to be a serious evil. If large numbers of the young can be kept out of temptation and from evil courses by so simple a device. it Is far wiser to try it than to jeer at it. It is not laughing matter at all. but one of grave moment to the welfare of nearly all large towns. Our expert ment is worthy of general imitation, for 1t Is a great success in it's begin ming.
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Preaching and Practice.

The man who invented perfect method for the culture of the memory forgot his hat. The man who wrote a book instructing mankind how to live hundred years died at S8 The wom- an who wrote book to prove that there is no death has buried two hus- Standardization Register
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Rosa Bonheur a5 s Child.

The late Rosa Bonheur was head strong romp in early childhood. The only way to keep her quiet was to give her a pair of scissors and paper to cut out silhouettes of the cat, the dog, or the horses at the neighboring cab stand.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-12
Tortured Spanish Prisoners.

In view of the inquiry which it Is understood has been granted by the Spanish government into the charges of torturing prisoners in the casemates of Montjuich, in Spain. it may be of interest to set out some of the items in the indictment made against the authorities. It is said, in the first place, that a reward of 10000 pesetas was offered to any jail official who could extort an avowal of guilty from prisoner. Acting under this stimu- Jus the jailers are stated to have forced the wretehed creatures under their control to run round their cells day and night for eighty hours at 8 stretch, heavy whips being used to keep the victims awake The officials are also said to have deprived them of all food save salt stock fish and ardent spirits, confession being the price of 6 glass of water. Not a few paid it. klaked their thirst, and, it is contend ed, were summarily shot. 1t is further alleged that wedges were driven under the nails of the prisoners with ham, mers and allowed to remain until the nails sloughed away. Even more nor. rible mutilations are stated not to have been uncommon. One Of the most cruel devices was, it is. affirmed, a machine like divers helmet, fitted with tube allowing the victim to breathe, while a screw compressed slowly the sides and top, thus produe- inc incOuppiVa hla aponv Ono ,oric- oner, Moras, is stated to have under gone this torture more than once, and to have been driven mad by it.
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
ADJUSTMENTS

The appearance of MT. Creston Clarke and Miss Adelaide Prince in Freeman Mills thrilling drama, "The Only Way at the Jefferson Theatre last night was a notable event in local theatrical circles.
 The play is an adaptation of Charles Dickens great novel, "A Tale of Two Cities" and follows quite closely the story of the book, presenting most picturesquely the fortunes and self-sacrifce of Sydney Carton, the hero, and the stirring time in which the story is laid.
 MT. Clarke's portrayal of the hero was indeed most pleasing. The role gives full scope to his dramatic ability, and he does not fail to take advantage of the oppor- tunity to the satisfaction and delight of his audience.
 Miss Prince as Lucie Manette was splen- did. She is a charming actress, and shared with Mir. Clarke the appreciation of the audience.
 The otker roles were all well taken and the performance as a whole was strictly first class.
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
Mrs. Le Moyne.

The money making stars of the theatri- cal season up to date are few and far be- tween. Of course, there is still a long stretch of time to the end of the season, and one or two may yet climb into the ex- elusive crcumscribed and short-in-number front ranks marked winners of "suc- cessful" in big, bold-faced type. Liebler and Company have achieved the success of boosting four stars into that rank this sea- son. Viola Ala, in "In the Palce of the King:" James O'Neil, in a production of ''Monte Cristo;" James A. Herne, in Sag Harber" and Mrs. LeMoyne in ''The Great est Thing in the World are the four They are being greeted with crowded houses at every appearance. Mrs. LeMoyne in '"The Greatest Thing in the World will be seen at the Jefferson Theatre next Fri day night.
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
A DOUBLE KILLING
 IN LOWNDES COUNTY
Calvin Harris and a Mir. WaIdrop Shot by James Wheel
 CT Saturday

Selma, December 3.-(Special) - Word reached this city today of killing which occurred Saturday just across the Dallas line in Lowndes County, in which a Mir. Waldrop and Calvin Harris lost their lives at the hands of James Wheeler.
 The particulars of the killing received here are but meagre, but from all accounts the shooting occurred at the store of George Wheeler, between Farmersville and Bragg's stofe in Lowpdes County. MT Waldrop was a share cropper with the Wheeler Brothers and went to the store Saturday for the purpose of having a set clement In figuring out the amounts due a dispute arose and Jim Wheeler is said to have shot Waldrop, killing him in- stdntly.
 Calvin Harris was in the store at the tme and besides George Wheeler was the only eyewitness to the affair The Wheel CT brothers state that when Waldrop fell that Harris reached out his hand to take a Winchester rife that was lying on the counter, and that Jim Wheeler shot him, killing him also.
 Both of the dead men were married, MT. Waldrop leaving two motherless children, who now are without either parent to care for them. MT. Harris leaves a wife and five little ones, robbed of their natural protec- tor by violent death.
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
REGISTERS NOTICE.

The State of Alabama, Jefferson County
 In re Elyton Land Company, Thomas
 Davidson and Others, vs. Lewis C. Nor ris, Administrator, ct als.-In Chancery at Birmingham, Alabama First Dis trict Northwestern Chancery Division of Alabama.
 In this cause 1t being made to appear to the register by affidavit of Alex. T. Lon don agent of petitioners, that the defen- dants, Charles B. Wallace, Jr., M. A. Hill- man, Salle W. Gray, w. H. Ruffner, E. R. Brumby, trustee for Mrs. Mary Brumby, New York Security and Trust Company, committee of Marion Bozeman. Charles B. Wallace, trustee for Margaret R. Wallace, Charles B. Wallace, trustee for c. Wal lace fourth, and James Hillman are non- residents of Alabama. and that Charles B. Wallace, Jr., resides in Athens, In the State of Georgia, M A. Hillman resides in Franklin, in the State of Tennessee, Sallie w. Gray resides In Lexington, in the State of Virginia ". H. Ruffner resides in Lex ineton in the State of Virginia, 10. R. Brumby trustee for Mrs. Mary Brumby, resides In Athens in the State of Georgia, New York Security and Trust Company, committee of Marion Bozeman, is foreign corporation, with its principal office and place of business in the city of New York, in the State of New York, Charles B. Wal lace trustee for Margaret R. Wallace, re- sides in Gainesville, in the State of Geor- sia, Charles B. Wallace, trustee for c. Wallace fourth, resides in Athens, in the State of Georgia, and James Hillman, resi- dence is unknown, and further that, in the belief of said affiant, the defendants are of the age of twenty-one years, 1t is therefore ordered by the register that publication be made in the Age-Herald, a newspaper pub lished in the city of Birmin gham, Alabama, once a week for four consecutive weeks, recurring the said Charles B. Wallace, Jr., Coll IVY I Ruff- ner. E. R. Brumby trustee for Mrs Mary Brumby, New York Security and Trust Company, committee for Marion BoZeman, Charles B. Wallace trustee for Margaret R. Wallace, Charles B. Wallace trustee for q Wallace fourth, and-James Hillman to answer or demur to the bill of complaint fin this cause by the 9th day of January, 1901, or in thirty days thereafter decree pro confesso may be taken against them.
 Done/at office in Birmingham, Alaba ma, this 3rd day of December. 1900
 124-4t-tues W. c. GARRETT. Register.
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
MUCH INTEREST
Manifested in Approaching Election of
 Officers of Southern Club.

The annual election of officers of the Southern Club will take place next Satur- day night More interest is being mani Tested in the election this year than on any previous year on account of the contest for the presidency. Maj. Frank Y. Anderson, who has been president for the past six or seven years, it is understood, is a candidate for reelection at the solicitation Of num- Der of the members. Erskine Ramsay IS also a candidate, he having been requested to make the race.
 T. H. Benners, who has been secretary for seven or eight years has announced that he will not be candidate for re-elec- tion and this has caused the members to take more interest in the selection of man for that place than they ordinarily heve done in the past. B. T. Wilcox was urged by a number of his friends to make the race for secretary, and has finally agreed to do so. MT. Wilcox is contract ing agent of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad in this city and one of the most popular members of the club For the past two years he has been on the board of governors, and will no doubt make a good secretary if elected to that office.
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
SHORT SESS0N OF
 CONGRESS HAS BEGUN
tcontlnuod From First Page.)

Der of the beaS, former Representative John P. Deliver, who succeeds the late Senator Gear of Iowa, will be sworn in to- morrow.
 As the Senators assembled they ex- changed political greetings well as warm handclasps of personal friendship. A nota- bic meeting on the floor just before the session opened was that between MT. Han na of Ohio and Mir. Jones of Arkansas, the chairmen respectively of the Republican and Democratic national campaign com mittees Surrounded by many of their cot- leagues they exchanged cordial greetings and laughed and chatted for several min utes
 After Senator Frye's gavel fell at 12 o'clock MT. Millburn, the venerable blind chaplain in beautiful prayer paid tribute to the deaths of Senators Davis and Gear.
 The call of the roll disclosed the pres ence of 61 Senators, and the Senate then proceeded to routine business
 William B. Dillingham; was sworn in 10 fill the unexpired term of the late Justin M. Merrill.
 A resolution by MT. Hoar of Massa- chusetts that a committee of two Senators be appointed to join similar committee of the House, 10 inform the President that Congress was in session and ready to re- ceive any communication he, might have to make, was adopted. The chair appoint ed Senator's Hoar and CockreH.
 The Senate, on motion of MT. Hale, then took a recess of forty minutes, and on re- assembling MT. Hoar announced that the President had expressed his pleasure that Congress once more was in session and that he would communicate with 1t forth with.
 Instantly Major Prudent, one of the sec retaries to the President, presented the message of the President. It took MT. Bennett, the secretary of the Senate, one hour and fifty-four minutes to read it.
 MT. Allison then announced the death of his colleague. Senator John H. Gear, and offered the usual resolutions of sorrow, which were adopted.
 Mir Nelson of Minnesota announced the death of Senator Davis.
 The Senate, at 3:45, on motion of MT All lison, as an additional mark of respect for the memory of Senators Gear and Davis, adjourned
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
Anna Eva Fay.

Anna Eva Fay the wonderful little wom- an whose occult powers have astondshed people throughout the entire country and her splendid company opened weeks en- gagement at the Auditorium last night, and despite the indictment weather was greeted by a fair audience.
 The performance given by Miss Fay is indeed remarkable and even the skeptical are set to thinking when they behold the demonstrations that take place on the stage with the lights up and the coast clear.
 The specialties by the Lucers in their wonderful musical performance, the Lees in their interesting feature are both of a high order. and are alone worthy of fiber al patronage. Miss Fay and her company will appear every evening for the remain der of the week and at matinee tomorrow and Wednesday, which will be for women only.
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
Not by Express Direction.

Washington, December S.-It was said at the Navy Department today that the visit of Captain Chester and his staff of the batteship Kentucky to Constantinople was not by express direction of the department. Captain Chester was acting under his own discretion and 1t was as probable that he would seize upon the opportunity afforded by his vist to make some representations to the Porte as to the American mission claims
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
Fife Ellsler.

There is no more charming and truthful delineator of pure young womanhood on the American stage than Fife Ellsler, who will be seen at the Jefferson Theatre next Thursday in the original New York pre- sentation of Clyde Fitchs great drama, Barbara Frietchie," which ran for over 150 performances at the Criterian Theatre. Mir Charles Frohman. who directs the en- terprise, has equipped it with his accus- toned skill and liberality. Mir Fitch naE made Barbara an attractive young girl, and invented a love story that is bound to touch all hearts.
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
Meteoric Story from Florida.

Tallahassee Fla, Dec. 3.-At 10:SO o'clock last night bright light flashed across the northwestern sky. This was followed With in three minutes by two reports, similar to explosions. Scientific people assert 1t was a meteor and that it struck the earth within a few miles Of Tallahassee.
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
STOLEN

From the Age Herald office carriers route book, with cou- pons marked F. Subscribers will kindly take up book when presented. Reward will be paid to party returning same to this office.
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
PLANT SYSTEM.

Effective February ls, 1900. Pullman sleep ing car service was inaugurated between Ga, and Montgomery Ala. on the following schedule: Leave SaSsr-sah, 5 D. m; arrive Montgomery, S:10 m {; leave Montgomery. 7:45 p. m. arrive Sasan- nah 10:S0 d. m-
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
Catholic Abstinence Union.

New York, December alt was decided at a meeting of the executive council of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of Amer ica today to unite under certain conditions with the proposed federation of all Roman Catholic societies in the United States.
The age-herald., 1900-12-04

$l,OOO-5OOx14O-fronts 500 feet on car line; house, etc. cost $l, l,O0O; one-half cash, bal ance to suit. Eborn & Jones.
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on each box 2Sc
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
Save a Day.

By using the popular Queen and Crescent Route (Alabama Great Southern Railroad) when going to Texas and the Southwest. Quickest time by twelve Q2 hours Par t:culars at No. 2O19 First avenue. 12-4-tf
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
En Route to Montaomery.

The ladies of the city and suburban Presbyterian churches and of the Cumber- land Presbyterian churches are requested to meet tomorrow afternoon at 200 o'clock
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
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cy robs confinement of all pain safety to mother and child. Tn godsend to all women at the ii ordeal. Not only does MOTH through the perils of child-birt system for tile coming event, other discomforts of this period bottle. Send for free booklet tC Atlanta, Georgia.
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
PERSONAL.

T. W. Pratt, manager of the West Hunts vile Cotton Mills, was in the city yester- day.
 Former United States Marshal A. R. Min ninger of Montgomery is in the city.
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
Plies Cured Without the Knife

Itching Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles Your druggist will refund your mon- ey if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you. 5p cents.
The age-herald., 1900-12-04

IDEAL Fountain Pen, Waterman's; a suitable present to anybody. Dewberry's Book Store.
The age-herald., 1900-12-04
oster Opposed Amendment.
Exposition Delegation.

A delegation from New York, in the in terest of the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo, was extended the courtesies of the floor of the House, and short joint ses- sion was held for the purpose of having the visitors address the Legislature. Short talks on the scope and plans of the eXpo- sition were made by Mayor Diehl of Buff falo, Commissioner General Webber and Norman E. Mack member of the Demo- cratic national committee from New York.
 There is at present pending before the General Assembly a bill to appropriate S25, ,O0O to have Alabama suitably represent ed at the exposition. The New Workers made a most favorable impression upon the Legislators.
 A resolution was adopted providing for clerk for the committee on municipal or paniZatiOn.