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The age-herald., 1900-11-04
RETAIL GROCERS
 OF ALL ALABAMA
To Meet in Birmingham on
 November 8
TO FORM AN ORGANIZATION
For Self Birmingham Gro cers Issue Invitation of Great Inn portance to All Others-Gro-
 cers' Day at State Fair

Friday, November g. will be Wholesale and Retail Grocers' Day at the State Fair. Addresses are to be delivered by Hon. J. A. Van Hoose, president of the Southern Wholesale Grocers' Association; Mayor W. M. Drennen and R. N. Rhodes.
 AS indicated by the Age Herald many days ago call has been issued by the Retail Grocers' Protective Association of Birmingham, asking the retail grocers throughout the State to meet in this city on the Sth of this month for the purpose of forming a State Association.
 The following letter has been sent to all the retail grocers throughout the State: ITO the Retail Grocers of Alabama
 Believing that there exits pressing ne- cessity for organizing the retail grocers of our State for mutual aid and protection, we, the Retail Grocers' Protective Asoeia- ton of Birmingham, for and in behalf of our local association, earnestly suggest to you the adVisement of getting together at some convenient place at as early a date as possible and talking over the situation. Many things hurtful to your business need attention.> Organization is clearly the watchword and the spirit of this day. Georgia is now organizinfi a strong State Association.
 Each town, each cross-road merchant who sells groceries at retail should co-op- crate with ard be helped by his neighbor in the same business. Organization alone can accomplish this.
 "Inasmuch as the State Fair to be held in Birmingham will afford low rates, it has been suggested that Thursday, the 9th day of November be selected as the day to meet in Birmingham and see what seems best to do about forming a State orgapi- zation.
 "Please do us the kindness to turn this over in your mind and let us hear from you just soon possible. If you have a Retail Grocers Association, please at once call a meeting and arrange for dele gates to this conference. If no associa- ton, then let us urge that every man con stitute himself a committee of one and come here prepared to speak out his views and let his wants be known.
 "Of course the meetings will be so ar ranged that you will have plenty of time to take in the fair, and other attractions in and around Birmingham.
 Large crowds will be here, and we are informed that ample accommodations can be secured from $1 per day upward.
 'If you can come please notify at once L. B.. Sheldon, chairman reception commit tee, and state if we shall secure hotel ac- commodations for you and at what cost. Upon your arrival in the city report at once to the Commercial Club rooms, No. POS North Twenty-frst street, where badges will be furnished you The reception com- mittee will meet you at this place on the evening of November ', from to 10 D. m and on Thursday, November g. from 7:3O a. m. to D. m. Very truly yours,
 RETAIL GROCERS' PROTECTIVE AS
 ISOLATION.
 By A. A. JONES,
 Secretary and Treasurer"
The age-herald., 1900-11-04

However. there are some documents. the opening of which by any other man than the Pontiff Is punished by excommunica- tion. These are addressed '"ro His Holi- ness the Pope, Prefect of the Holy Roman and Universal Inquisition." Also those which go through the hands of the diplo- matists accredited to the Vatican are read by the head Of the church.
 Of newspapers. Leo XIII. each day glances through about seven or eight, Ital- ian and French, also many translated ex- tracts from English, German and even Russian ones, which have been specially prepared for him. It has caused surprise in many quarters that Leo XIII. is so we'll informed about outside matters as he Is, as ot course it would be supposed when ex- tracts are made from papers only what the reader desires to come before him. But the Pontin is very shrewd, and reads the French and Italian journals so thoroughly that he has a very good idea whenever any thing is being kept from him, and insists and has his way-on having full reports.
 This was the case with the war in South Africa. At first he was kept in ignorance of what the English papers said, but he soon noticed it, made inquiries, and after ward followed the telegrams from day to day with intense interest.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04
ONE TROUBLE WITH BUYING VOTES

From the Chicago Tribune
 lucky tells the story on himself. It was at the election of 1896. The Democratic man. agers in one of the black wards" of Lou isville had started out to buy as many colored voters as they could reach. The market price was $2 a vote. The men who did the buying had sample ballots, and carefully explained to each of their pur- chases where he should make his mark on the ballot. In the space at the head of the Republican ticket was a rough rep resentation of a log cabin. Above the Democratic was the figure of g. rampant rooster.
 You see where the rooster is uncle," said one of the Democrats to an old ne- gro. Well, you want to make a cross In the square right below the rooster. That s all you have to do.'
 the polling booth. When he came out he looked somewhat puzzled and one of the Democrats who had paid him the money asked him what was the matter.
 You voted all right, didn't you uncle?'
 'Yes, sah, cuhtinly did'
 You made your mark right under the rooster, didn't you, uncle?"
 Wall no sah," answered the old color ed man, hesitatingly; that fs not per sactly unduh the rooster"
 Well, where did you make your mark?''
 q made my ma'k right unduh the chick en house, sah. thought the rooster wah inside"
The age-herald., 1900-11-04
BIRMINGHAM

Hail, Birmingham! We cannot give thee Praise too great. Thy destiny Is marked and time alone will show What thou wilt be. We feel, you know, That by thy growth and industry Thy fame shall spread from sea to sea; The world will herald forth thy praise And greatness in thy future days. Hail Magic Cityl" This name for thee Is well applied. Far we see Thy onward march and forward tread, In paths of progress, 'tis truly said, That thou, like magic, quickly came From naught to a city of great fame. Thy progress now is heralded forth From East and West, from South and
 North.
 Industrial City," At thy door Abounds an ever-endless store Of natures gifts. You have them all At your command. You cannot fall If others stand. So. here's to thee Health, wealth, good luck, prosperity; May all who in their bound'ries dwell Contented be, live long, do well, And nothing ever prove shame About you, Greater Birmingham"
 r. E. WOOD. Birmingham. November 2. 1soo
The age-herald., 1900-11-04
STRUCK A SNAG
The Mississippi River Steamer Hill
 City Goes Down

Memphis, Tenn, November 3. - The steamer Hill City, of the Hill City Steam boat Company of St. Louis, and plying be- tween St. Louis and New Orleans. struck hidden obstruction in Tennessee chute just below this city at 1:30 o'clock this morning and sunk The water covers the lower deck, but the boat lies in a good po- sition and can easily be raised. The Hill City was en route to New Orleans and had a full cargo, thirty passengers and a crew of forty. All the people got safely ashore in the yawls.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04
FaShiOn's Emporium

Messrs M Veil & Bro., the well known Merchant Talors Clothiers and Haberdashers extend cordial
 invitation, not only to the citizens of Birmingham, but visitors Alabama's Great State Far,. as we to visit their place of business IoI5-Io17 First Ave. and inspect their magnificent array of furnishings for both small and large gentlemen. Messrs. M. Well & Bro have been in business in Birmingham for fifteen years and their reliability will permit of no questioning, Their guarantee stamp ed on every article sold. This in itself is sufficient guarantee satisfy the public that only standard goods are handled by this popular firm.
 Mothers are especially invited to inspect Wells stock of clothing for little gentlemen. casual look will convince them that their stock superior in make, fit and quality and the prices in proporton- always low.
 Wells merchant tailoring needs no introduction everybody knows that this department has equal in Birmingham.
 State Fair visitors will err if they leave Birmingham without visiting Wells Fashion Emporium.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04
POPE LEO's HEAVY MAIL
.ondon Telegraph.

From the London TeIegrdpn.
 About 10000 newspapers and letters ar rive daily, all of which have to be sorted, opened and classified and for this purpose a special staff is kept at the Apostolic Pal ace. The Pontiff is supposed to open and read all communications addressed Sane titati Suae Leoni Papae XIII, feliciter reg nanti," but as that would be impossible, even to a strong man, Cardinal Rampolia, Secretary of State, has it done under his direction, submitting to the Pope the most important and pressing communications.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY co.
 EXCURSION RATES.

The Central of Georgia Railway will sell tickets at rate of one fare for the round trip to Columbus, Ga, account Carnival and Street Fair, October 29 to November 3. Tickets sale October 2S to November g. and for train scheduled to arrive at Co., lumbus, Ga, at 1:a5 D. h., November 3, final return limit November A. 1900 Solon Jacobs, Commercial Agent, w. D. Ham, met, Travelling Passenger Agent, 1921 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala. 10-3O-6L
The age-herald., 1900-11-04

See display in Louis Saks' window of books and instru- ments to be given away as prizes in the Age Herald s Educational Contest. See ad- Vertisement in another col umn explaining contest.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04

That popular hostlery known as the Me- Lester Hotel, and presided over by MT. H. $. Royal, is meeting with deserved sue cess, and but few of the travelling public who chance to come this way leave it with out expressing their hearty approval of the service received. Of course MT. J. M. Murfree, the efficient night clerk, has done his part in bringing the McLester up to its present standard.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04
Taken to Louisville

Frankfort, Ky, November B. - James Howard and Henry Youtsey were taken to the Louisville jail this morning for safe keeping. Attorneys on both sides agreed that the two prisoners might be taken to Louisville, and Judge Cantrin issued the order.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04
Don Corlos Talks

Venice, November 3. - Don Carlos, the Spanish pretender, in the course of an in- terview had with him here, declared that the present rising in Spain is contrary to his orders and will retard instead of pro- noting his efforts to secure his rights.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04
TUSCALOOSA
Budget of News from the Beautiful City of Oaks

Tuscaloosa November 3-(Special.)- Friends in this place have received invita- tions to the marriage of Mir John Kennedy Warren to Miss Nellie Leads at Marietta, Ga, on Thursday, November 8. MT. War ren is a former Tuscaloosa boy and has friends here who will congratulate him on his approaching happiness.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04

Editor Tom Garner of the Gazette left this morning for New York to attend the wedding of his friend, Henry Hume Le- land, to Miss Julia Wynne DuBois, in that city next Wednesday. MT. Leland and Messrs. Will Hester and John Minniece leave tomorrow morning for New York.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04
Special Rates Via Louisville & Nashville

Round trip tickets to Street Fair, Co., lumbus, Ga., via Montgomery-on sale Oc- tober 2S to November 3; good to return November 4. One fare.
 Round trip to Jacksonville, Fla, Gun Club meeting on sale October g to 31 in- elusive, good to return November 3. Certi- fcate plan.
 Second Annual Fat Stock Show Pitts burg. Pa, November 16 to 19. Certificate plan.
 Vehicle, Harness and Implement Exhibit, Cincinnati, November 19 to A Certificate
The age-herald., 1900-11-04

Misses Mary Moody and Gussie Clarkson and Annie Searcy have been asked to re- ceive with Lieutenant Hobson at the public reception at the Washington Hotel on Tuesday night.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04
plan.
plan.

Meeting ex-Slave Association. Montgom- cry, Ala. October 30 to November 3. Certif- cate plan.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04

United Daughters of the Confederacy, Montgomery, Ala. November II to IT. Ger tificate plan.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04

For further information apply to general office, Morris Hotel.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04

The university now has fifty-one law stu dents, which is only one less than the en- tire number in that department last year. The two-year law course is proving to be very popular and beneficial.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04

P Archie McEachin, who has been Congress- man Bankhead's private secretary for sev- eral years past, has decided to not return to Washington this year and has entered the law class at the university
The age-herald., 1900-11-04
Budget of News From the Historic
 Little City

Florence, November 3.-(Special) )-The whipping of William Phillips near Rogers vile. this county, by the indignant people of that community for the alleged inhuman n treatment of his wife whom 1t is charged died from the results of his shameful treat ment has caused a genuine sensation. Williams was arrested and tried on the charge of causing the death of his wife with crimnal intent and neglect. He was taken from the constable in charge by for ty citizens and whipped with hickories. The party acted in orderly manner and turned the prisoner over to the constable after they had finished their work. Will jams was brought here and jailed, and his case will go to the grand jury
 Mrs Williams was consumptive and came here with her husband some years ago from Tennessee. The most prominent citizens in the east end of the county took part in the whipping.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04

The negro shot on circus day by Chief of Police Henry J. King is doing very we'll and was able to sit up yesterday.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04

Joseph Ingram who lives near Rogers vile this county a highly respected citizen, Is cutting his third set of teeth in his 75th year. MT. Ingram has five new teeth of the third set and is cutting others.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04

The annual conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church will meet in this city November the 21st. Three bishops and two hundred clerical and lay delegates will attend the conference The colored people are making great preparations for the event
The age-herald., 1900-11-04

The remains of the late Max Litten, whc died Wednesday night of heart disease during the firse at the Alabama Hotel, were taken to Louisville last night for iA- torment by his brother. Herman Litten of Birmingham. Deceased was a native of Germany, but was educated here.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04

|. Robert Ober, Baltimore capitalist, is in the city.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04

Col J. W. Woolfolk of New York is in the city. Colonel Woolfolk owns the con- trolling interest in the dummy line at this place. and is otherwise interested in the future of Tuscaloosa.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04

Adjutant William w Brandon Is able to pc up town now. He is walking on crutches.
The age-herald., 1900-11-04

before him lately. Lem T. Eiam, white, Of Bibb County. was charged with remov- 1 ing spirits on which the tax was not paid. His registered still was seized and sent to Birmingham and he was released on bond of s50O as the case against him was con tinued until November F. Wiley Spencer. colored, of Pickens, was discharged. He was accused of retailing liquor without li- cense. Fred Ray of Tuscaloosa was re- leased on a bond of $1OO on the same charge. His case will come up November 10
The age-herald., 1900-11-04

w. N. Jones, formerly assistant superin- tendent of the Montgomery division of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, has arrived here with his wife and assumed the duties of his new office, trainmaster of this division of the Mobile and Ohio.
 United States Commissioner Ignatius Green has been having a number of cases
The age-herald., 1900-11-04
HUNTSVILLE

By A. A. JONES, "Secretary and Treasurer.
The National tribune., 1900-12-27

is three times eight?" If che stranger
answers Twenty four he is allowed tn
remain in the inn. and pay his board on
his departure. If he answers, Twenty
three" he is given sound thrashing and
driven out If he says Twenty one" he
is invited to stay. and no board is charged
to him, because he has shown himself n
Triad.
The explanation is this: The society
has another name, j. O., Hung, which
character is built out of the characters,
three" eight and ''twenty-one." A man
is innocent when he says, three times
eight is twenty-four, because that is the
natural answer, and so he is treated just
as an outsider. If he says twenty-three,
he is trying to pass himself off as q Triad
hence the thrashing
A robber if Triad, would announce
to his intended victim: "A tiger is wait
ing in front to devour you. You better
not proceed any farther" Upon which
II Triad makes this answer: II am a
loyal subject. The tiger will not harm
me-" He goes away from the robber
without any moleStation.
The diploma is printed in the shape Of
an octagon, and contains in the corners
certain phraseograms embodyiug the mys-
tie names and signs of the society.
No doubt the giving away of the Sc
crets of the society will cause a great deal
of CONSERVATION among its members. Here
we see the foolishness of reducing to writ
ing the workings of a secret order.-I.
The National tribune., 1900-12-27

"As a general rule. failure in most Phil
ippine mining speculations, no doubt, was
due to the unwilingness of the native to
cooperate with European capitalists. and
in this they found encouragement from the
friars. who were averse to innovation of
any kind. The native, too, In rural dis
tricts, would not submit to constant organ
lied and methOdical labor at daily wage,
to be paid periodically when he had finish
cd his work. The class of natives whom
one had to employ in the neighborhOod of
the mines was nOmadic and half-subjected.
whilst there was no legislation whatever in
operation, regulating the relations between
workers and capitalists. Indeed, the tat
ter were quite mt the mercy of the former,
whose Incidence entirely overcome their
cupidity, so long as thir immediate necessi-
ties were satisfied" again,
the wretched means of communication pro-
vided by the Spanish Government obliged
the few enterprising capitalists to spend
their money on the construction of roads
which had already been paid for in taxes"
1t is to be hoped that after centuries of
oppression, misrule, apathy and neglect
better and brighter day is dawning for
these beautiful islands, when their album
dant stores of mineral and vegetable
wealth will be developed and utilized,
when both capital and labor will be en-
couraged and protected, not only in the in
terest of the former, but to the immeasur-
able benefit and advancement of the people
who will supply the latter.-NationdI Geo
graphic Magazine.
The National tribune., 1900-12-27
An Ohio Veteran in the Texas Storm.

Henry Kershner, Co. G, Tooth Ohio,
AngletOn, Tex, was one of the heavy
losers by the great Texas storm. Six houses
and large livery barn, 20 feet square, be-
longing To this comrade, were destroyed.
Besides, he lost the crops on q G0-acre
farm, one good barn, 81 by 81, and other
valuable buildings. All that was left on
the farm was the partly destroyed resi-
dence. A rice field Of "A acres was ruined.
Comrnde Kershner was in the thick of the
storm himself. Six families. whose homes
had been destroyed, took refuge with him
during the night. One woman had a
broken arm, and several others were more
or less injured. There were 81 persons in
all. COmrade kcrshner considers his es-
cape and those with him miraculous.
He further writes that there is still a
pressing need for supplies. Many families
have as yet received very little assistance
Regarding the future of this country he
says that the rice industry promises large
returns, $50 to 800 per acre being melted
10y some growers. Land is cheap and
capital might safely be invested Com
radc Kershner has been a subscriber for
many years, but says he has seen little
from members of his regiment. He would
like to hear from them by letter or through
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
The National tribune., 1900-12-27
Pa1pi-
tation,

fluttering or irregular pulsa-
tons are an indication of weak
ness of the nerves or muscles
of the heart. A weakness long
continued produces deformity
and organic disease. If your
heart action is weak, make it
strong. Build up the muscles
and strengthen the nerves with
the greatest of all heart reme-
dies, DR.. Miles Heart Cure.
"My wife had fluttering and
palpita ton Of the heart, accom-
panied by weak spells and nery-
BUSINESS, which nothing relieved
until she began taking DR.. Miles
Heart Cure The first bottle gave
relief and six completely restored
her health" ISAAC HEADLEY,
Wichita, Kan.
The National tribune., 1900-12-27

! Democratic party was broken into frag
| mentS.
The result of the election had been an
| ticipated. The South had made arrange
| ments for the dissolution of the Union
| President Buchanan took very remark
| able attitude He denied the States the
| right to Secede-at the same time declared
| he was without the power to coerce State
| into the Union. The interval therefore be
| tween the election and the Inauguration
was seized by the leaders in the South rs
| the Opportune time for dissolving the
| Union. President Buchanan hesitated as
| to his constitutional powers, thus giving
the more active partisans in his Cabinet
the opportunity of aiding their Southern
| friends in all practical ways.
DISRUPTION OF BUCHANAN's CABINET.
Lewis Cass resigned from the State De
partment Dec. Il, 1860, because the Presi,
dent declined to reinforce the forts in
Charleston Harbor. John b. Floyd re-
signed as Secretary of War because the
President declined Ito withdraw the garri.
son from the Charleston Harbor alto
gether.' but before resigning he carefully
saw to il that every muSket and rifle from
the Northern armOries were removed to
arsenals in the South. All but those sent
to the North Carolina Arsenal were seized
by the States of North Carolina, Alabama,
IIOuiSiuHu anu anu were no lbuSti
in the possession of the United States. One
after another the Cabinet resigned. JEFF
ferson Davis publicly objected to the
Presidents message because of its earnest
argument against secession and the de
termination expressed to collect the reve-
nucs in the ports of South Carolina by
means of n naval force and to defend the
public property.
From this time the Southern Senators
alienatcd themselves from the President.
All intercourse ceased between them and
the President two months before the ses-
sion closed. Thus in gloom and despon-
dency and the upheavals of imminent revO-
luton the Administration of James Buch-
anan drew to close.
In going back to the shadowy days that
hung over this Republic during the Admin
istration of President Buchanan we cannot
touch upon n page of its history without
bringing a pang to the heart of every true
patriot, but there was n rift in the clouds
even then, for the supreme Harriet Lane
was the presiding genius of the White
House. and il is of her administration and
the social side of the White House and the
Capital which will be treated in the next
pages. We will try and forget for the time
that sorrow Swallowed the threshold and
grief was awaiting another morning for its
entry into our beloved country.