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The age-herald., 1900-04-09
1.-THE PLAY@
At the Jefferson Theatre

Very few repertoire organizations nave fhe standing of the Aubrey Stock company which opens week engagement at the Jefferson theater tonight, and is undoubt- edly the strongest one of its kind and also one of the most popular. It presents repertoire of standard successful plays. Each and every play that they present is produced with special scenery.
 The members of the company are all well known repertoire astists. different play will be given at each performance so that patrons will have variety enough during the engagement to their tastes.
 The opening play will be ''rhe Land of the Living" a scenic production showing the diamond fields in South Africa where war is now raging.
 Special ladies' tickets will be distributed for the opening night which can be ex- changed without extra charge at the box office up to p. m.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
AN ABLE SERMON BY REY.A. B. CURRY Took His Text from Psalms
 Cxxvii-1. A PERFECTLY P0LICED CITY Said That City Officials Should be God Fearing Men-Reference to the
 Death of Officers Adams
 and Kirkley
A PERFECTLY POLICED CITY

Dr. A. B. Curry, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, preached a sermon last night on the subject of "A Perfectly Policed City" The announcement made in the daily papers that he would preach on this subject served to bring out a large audience and the auditorium of the church was well filled with regular church-goers and visitors.
 In connection with the services several excellent voices were heard in solos and quartettes, the singers being Messrs. John ston, McWilliams, Church, Klinck and Boardman.
 Dr. Curry read a chapter of the Psalms and announced his text: Except the Lord build the house. they labor in vain that build it. except the Lord keep the city the watchmen waketh but in vain" Psalm CxXvII, 1.
 Blocked to the Cities
 He said that in the present time the trend of population was towards the cities and that perhaps half the population of the United States as shown by the next census would be in the cities. He said the cities in Alabama had grown while 244 townships showed by the last census losses of population from the preceding census. This gives the cities great power and in- fuence, he said, and in them are gathered some of the very best of the human race while there also some of the very worst and that the worst have the same rights enjoyed by the best.
 The criminals, the degenerates and the vicious, he said. find the cities the best places in which to conceal themselves and to carry on their nefarious work They gather In the cities in great numbers
 Suggested Subject of His Sermon
 This fact, he said, suggested the subject for his sermon. He said that in olden times cities had watchmen whose duties were to go about the city and to keep out the enemy. The cities of the present day have policemen whose duties are to pro- tect the citizens in their persons and their property and to repress crime. The police man has to deal with the very worst ele- ment of the city's population, and often is but step from death, as was proven re- gently when two brave officers were shot down while in the faithful discharge of their duties. While the police are here to protect the people against the criminal
 
 nado, the flood and disease, said he, but for protection against these God must be looked to.
 Should be God Fearing Men
 He said city officials should all be God fearing men, men who honored and trust ed the Supreme Being, men whose infu- ences were for good and against evil. He said he was glad to say the officials of Bir- mingham were God-fearing men, and that their influence had been for the good He also congratulated the city on having police force composed of good, Christian men,
 While deploring the death of the two policemen who were recently murdered he said he was glad their slayers had been apprehended, and hoped that justice would be meted out to them as speedily as pos sible.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
DEATH OF DIR. J. A. BROWN
Prominent Physician of Ensley Passes
 Away

Dr. James A. Brown of Ensley died at his home in that town Saturday night after an illness of but four days. Last Tuesday night Dr. Brown became afflicted with the grip, which developed rapidly and quickly assumed an alarming form, par taking somewhat of pneumonia character istics.
 Dr. Brown was much beloved by the people of Ensley and that vicinity, and his death has greatly shocked and grieyed them. He was at all times kind, consid- crate and attentive.
 The late doctor was a Mason, and a member of the order of Elks His funeral will take place at ? o'clock this afternoon, interment at Oak Hill cemetery He will be buried with the honors of the Elks.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
SEN ATOR PULLMAN
Will Speak at the Auditorium To
 Night

Senator Ben R. Tillman of South Caro- lima, the famous advocate of the dispen- sary system, will make his first appear ance before a Birmingham audience to- night at the Auditorium when he will speak in the interest of the movement in this state. His subject will be 'The Dis pensary vs. the Saloon.
 Senator Tillman is a national character and will no doubt attract large crowd.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
SPRIN TIERS
Will Contest for Honors and Rich
 Purse

William Hartigan, of the Birmingham rolling mill, and Watt Stanley, of Wood lawn, will run hundred-yard foot race at Smiths park on Wednesday at o'clock in the afternoon for a purse of $l0O. Both men claim to be good sprinters and the race between them will no doubt be ex- citing.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
KIRKLEY-ADAMS
 MONUMENT FUND
Contributions Being Received for Purpose of Honoring The
 Once Brave Officers.

The Kirl1leyAdams monument fund was increased s5 yesterday, and 1t is expected by the end of the week that at least half of the amount necessary to erect the shaft will have ben raisd Alderman Henry B. Gray has announced his intention of urg- ing the city council to appropriate s25O of the amount. If he is successful in this only $25O will have to be subscribed by the pitizeps
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
The Selma Crook Dead

Selma, April S.-(Special.) .)-Detective Bodeker of Birmingham today identified Frank Carter, alias Frank Howard, who was shot here last Sunday night in Iver- sens saloon by Special Officer Jesse Seay, as one of the men implicated in the rob- bery and the shooting of Officers kirlfley and Adams of Birmingham. Bodeker says that Howard answers the description given by Dutch Henry" of the man that shot Policeman Adams. Howard contracted pneumonia some days ago, and died this evening at o'clock Howard said a few moments before he died that he was not implicated in the Birmingham affair, but that he would rather be dead than to go back to the prison from which he had es- capped,
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
WHEN TRAVELLING

Whether on pleasure bent or business, take on every trip bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and effectualy on the kidneys, liver, and bowels, prevent ing levers. headaches, and other forms of sickness. For sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading druggists. Manufactured by the Cal fornia Fig Syrup Go. only
The age-herald., 1900-04-09

Hugh Morrow returned last night from Mobile, where he has been making speeches in the interest of Senator Nor gans reelection to the United States sen ate. He spoke to large audience in the Mobile theater Friday night, and at Citronelle Saturday night. He says that he believes Mobile county will send Nor gan delegation to the next legislature.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
Republican Delegates

Houston, Tex, April S.-The republican convention for the Second congressional district was held at Palestine Saturday. c. w. Burkett and William Sanders were elected delegates, uninstructed. There was no split.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
JIM KEY"
Will be Exhibited at the Auditorium
 Tomorrow

'Jim Key,' the wonderful educated horse will be seen for the last time in this city at the Auditorium tomorrow at 2:30 and S:15 D. m. Through an arrangement with the management half the receipts will go to the fund for the Alabama Col bred Orphans and Old Folks Home. The exhibition is especially to give the pupils of the colored schools an opportunity to see the wonderful animal.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
MAKING IT WARM
 FOR THE MIGRANTS Police Department Acts on the Age-HeraId'S Suggestion. NUMBER OF ARRESTS MADE Burglar Secures Watch and $l0 in Park Avenue-Detsctive Bodeker
 Returns from Selma
 Howard is Dead
NUMBER OF ARRESTS MADE

The police are making 1t warm for vag- rants and suspicious characters no less than ten or twelve having been run in yes terday.
 The vagrancy laws are being strictly en- forced in Atlanta. Decatur, Chattanooga and other surrounding cities, and Birming- ham appears to be the Mecca of this un- savory class. At least they all head this way and, acting on the suggestion of the Age-Herald, the department is determined to keep them on the move
 The prosperity of the south has attract ed many crooks from the great cities of population in the north and east, and of fers rich field for opperation, especially in towns where they are allowed to re- main.
 Yesterday the police arrested a number of suspicious characters who are supposed to have come from Atlanta.
 Responsible for Crime
 That this class of people are committing many of the robberies and other crimes that are being constantly reported has been well evidenced by the developments in the Standard oil company robbery, and was again made clear yesterday afternoon. About 3 o'clock John P Russell, who had gone out with his wife to call on relatives, returned to his home in Park avenue and found a roughly dressed white man with a murderous visage in the house. The man made nasty retreat and was follow ed for some distance by MT. Russell, but finally made his escape. It was discov- cred that the burglar had ransacked the house and MT. Russells gold watch and $10 in money was missing. The matter was reported to the police, and later in the afternoon a man giving his name as Phinnis Center was arrested by Officer Mullin on suspicion.
 Strong Evidence
 The man denied any connection with the affair, but the heel plate on one of his shoes exactly fitted into-]the tracks made by the burglar and the charge of burglary and grand larceny was docketed against him.
 Detective George H. BodelSer returned last night from Selma where he went to identify Frank Carter alias Frank Howard the crook who was shot by an officer and who was supposed to have been member of the gang which operated in this city. Detective Bodeller says that Howard ad- mitted that he was here with Lewis and Mclean, but that they committed no bur- glaries in this city. As will be seen by the following press dispatch from Selma, How ard died last night at o'clock.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
For Family Use

get only Anheuser- Busch Brewing Assn brands of beer-the pure kind. Not How Cheap, But How Good is the motto that governs their manufacture. No corn or other cheap materials are used. Meyer Marx Co.,, wholesale dealers, Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09

A. B. Boardman and H. L. Manning, of New York, and F. A. Witherbee, of Port Henry, N. Y, directors in the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, are in the city, having come in on the Southern train at 10 o'clock last night
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
CORONER

to the office of coroner of Jefferson county is now serving part of an unexpired term, has given satisfaction and asks for election to full term. Subject to democratic pri- mary.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09

H. L. Francesca. of Scranton, Pa., has come to Birmingham to take the place of secretary in the office of Division Freight Agent George R. Browder, of the Southern railway.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
Piano Factory Burned

Chicago. April Sire today partly de- stroyed the piano and organ factory of M. Schulz & Co.,, entailing a loss of S50,000 The cause is thought to have been spon- taneous combustion.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

I. H. Benners is a candidate for reelection as Justice of the Peace. Beat 37, Jefferson county, subject to action of democratic pri- mary. Will appreciate your support.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
will Select Ticket

The supporters of Senator Morgan in beat 9, Elyton, will hold a meeting tonight at 7:3O o'clock for the purpose of selecting ticket to be voted for as delegates to the county convention.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
NOTICE.

Elks meet at Ell1s' Hall to- day 3 p. m., to attend funeral of Bro. Jas. A. Brown, at Oak Hill cemetery.
 D. Edward Drennen,
 Exalted Ruler J. F. H. Lewis, Secretary.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
Attention, Woodlawn Light Infantry

All members of Company A, Third In- fantry A. N. G., are hereby ordered to re- port at the armory Monday night, April g. at 8 o'clock in full uniform for regular monthly muster and drill.
 M. F. WOOD, Capt. Com'dg.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09

Hon. John w. Tomlinson left last night for Jasper where he speaks today in the interest of his candidacy for the guberna- torial nomination.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
BOARD OF REVENUE

Henry Simpson, of Morris. Is candidate for member of board of revenue subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry B. Gray is a candidate for Treas. urer of Jefferson county subject to the ac- ton of the democratic party.
 H. c. Miller Is a candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county subject to the action of tho Democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
M. y. WALKER.

Court Stenographer, 4O6-4 4O7 Jefferson County Bank Building. Phones-Office 52, residence 596. Solicits all classes of Stenographic work. 3-22-eod-tf
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

J. F. Mclaughlin Is candidate for re- election to the office of Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, subject tothe action Of the Democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09

John L.. Parker is a candidate for Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, subject to action of democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09

Tennessee Triumph seed potatoes. J. H. n1cCary Co. 1-23-eod-tf.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
MORPHINE
 COCAINE THE HABIT WHISKY eSuRnn4 oa RIs14sn ouanD Anl TOBACCO

Dr. Marion T. Davis, at his private Sani- tarium 3l1 East Eighth street, Chatta- nooga Tenn, where this regular practi- tioner for eight years past, and alumnus of the University of Virginia, now treats these diseases EXCLUSIVELY, under a WRIT TEN GUARANTEE to REFUND CHARGES, and railroad fare, If cure Is not complete in ten days, and in every respect satisfactory Remedy simple. safe and ef- fective: no desire or "cravlng" after FIRST DOSE; hence no suffering, and no "WILL- POWER" required. while being cured. Duration of habit. and amount consumed are no considerations. Refractory and re- lapsing cases treated by OTHERS espe- cially solicited by pr. Davis. He cures such to STAY CURED. All matters confi- dential Voluntary testimonials on file for inspection.
 Call on. or write to Dr. Davis. at the above address.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
Try a Texie for a good smoke.

N. Y. seed potatoes J. H. McCary Co.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09

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The age-herald., 1900-04-09
ANNOUNCE MENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

George W. Sherling is a candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 E. L. Higdon Is candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 James A. Downey Is a candidate for sher- if of Jefferson county, subject to the ac- tion of the democratic party.
 Andrew w. Burgln, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to action of democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
WILL RUN THROUGH
 TRAIN TO MOBILE Southern Will Put on a Daily
 Service. ANOTHER TRAIN TOATLANTA Improved Service Made Necessary by Heavy Travel Several Minor Changes in Schedule Will be
 Made-L.nks and Pins
ANOTHER TRAIN TOATLANTA

The Southern railway will in few days put on through train between Birming- ham and Mobile. It will leave Birming- ham at 10:3O D. m. and arrive in Mobile at 7:3O the next morning. Returning it will leave Mobile at 10:30 D. m. and arrive in Birmingham at 7:3O the next morning. Sleepers will be run in connection with this train.
 The Southern also contemplates putting on another train between Birmingham and Atlanta, thus giving three daily trains each way between these two cities. This train will leave Birmingham about mid night and arrive in Atlanta between 6 and o'clock in the morning. Returning it will leave Atlanta about midnight and arrive in Birmingh ham between and o'clock a. m.
 Travel Demands It
 This additional train is made necessary by the great increase in travel over the Southern road between Birmingham and the east. For some time past the com pany has found it a difficult matter to handle the increased passenger traffic with it's present facilities, and the new train will be put on to supply the additional facili- ties.
 Several minor changes of schedule on the Southern railway are expected to be made in the next few days, but no an- nouncement as to just what they will be has yet been made.
 The railroads have granted a rate of one cent per mile travelled to Birmingham to- day on account of the annual meeting of the Travellers Protective Association of Alabama.
 Will Not Withdraw
 The Mobile and Ohio has cancelled its notice of withdrawal from the Southeast ern and Mississippi Valley Tariff associa- tion and will continue as member of that association. Following this notice the for mer rates on grain to points east of Mem- phis were restored, as stated in the Age Herald several days ago. A month ago the Mobile and Ohio gave notice that on April it would withdraw from the Southeastern Mississippi Valley association, but tbe executive officers of the different roads forming the association met in St. Louis few days ago and the agreement of the Mobile and Ohio to remain and the restor- ation of rates of grain, grain products and flour followed
 Earnings
 The following southern roads have re- ported earnings for the fourth week in March
 Alabama Great Southern-Gross earn ings, s57,942; increase, s7,3S1.
 Southern Railway-Gross earnings, $911,- 47O: increase S105, ,369.
 Louisville and Nashvile--Gross earnings, s796, ,425; increase, S106,60.
 Norfolk and Western-Gross earnings, s46,11G; increase $S3 4A. The same roads reported eornings for the month of March as follows:
 Alabama Great Southern-Gross earn ings, s179,612; increase, $26, 791.
 Louisville and Nashville-Gross earnings, g., 356, ,070; increase, 2SS, ,929.
 Norfolk and Western-Gross earnings, $1 ,165, ,542; increase, $210,909.
 Southrn Ralway-Gross earnings, s2,- S19,369; increase, $360, ,30S.
The age-herald., 1900-04-09
PERSONAL. .

J. H. Johnson, president of the institute for the deaf and dumb at Talladega, is in the city.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-09-01
IOcusts Good to Ent.

All native African races eat lOcuSts.
With many it takes. and has to take,
the place of the British workman's S
beef and mutton. In a good many vii
lagos sun dried locuSts are an article Of
commerce. The Sudancse are particu-
larly fond of them.
Before they are eaten they are toast
ed. The wings and legs having first
been torn off, the long. soft body and
the crisp head form the delicacy.
l determined not to let my European
prcjudiccS influence me, but to give
the dish of grilled locuStS n fair trial.
l thought how John the Baptist had
enjoyed them plus wild honey.
The one | was eating was rather
nice. | agreed with my Arab servant
that, should the meat supply fall short,
dish of locuSts would be very good
substitute.
BY the time I was eating the sec
ond locust it seemed to me absurd
why one should have Il sort of lurking
pity for John the BaptiSt's daily menu
unless it be for its mOnOtony, and
felt convinced that l should get tired
of honey sooner than | should of To-
cuStS.-Current Literature.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-09-01
How He Dealt With Coynrds

In appearance OSman PaSha, the
lion of Plevna, was handsome and pre-
possessing, looking Il born leader of
men. Like Napoleon, he was always
distinguished by the plainncss of his
uniform. lie had Il queer habit of al
ways, even in battle, carrying Il pen
ell behind his ear, butt end foremost.
He was taciturn, grave, abrupt and
disdainful of forms and etiquette. He
hated all foreigners, especially Ger
mans, Russians and English. As for
war correspondents, he entertained the
utmost deteStation of them, whence
the deeds of his army were never
chronicled as they should have been.
He had strange method of dealing
with towards. He would send for
them and publicly box their ears
When really angry, his rage was terri
bic.
After the sortie and the surrender he
was seen to be weeping tears of rage
and shame. He was, it may be, Il
little touched by the Gar Alexander
III, who came up to him and said:
81 congratulate you on your superb
defense. 1t is one of the finest fcats
of military history"
And that is the judgment Of posteri-
ty.-PittSburg Dispatch.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-09-01
Raising Large Trees.

In the vicinity of Philadelphia they
have fashion of lifting large trees
where the grade has been raised that
does not seem to be In practice else
where. Two ropes are attached to the
top of the tree, so that each can be
drawn in different directions. A trench
Is dug around the base of the tree, the
circle being as wide as may seem judi
clous. When dug to the depth desired,
the earth is forked away from the ball
on one side and n block set under the
roots as II sort of fulcrum. The rope
on that side Is drawn over the block,
and the result is the lifting up of the
mass of roots on the opposite side. n
little earth is then placed under these
elevated roots and the opposite rope
drawn to that side. This lifts the roots
over the block, and more earth is placed
there. The tree by the aid of the op-
pOsite ropes Is then drawn backward
and forward. more earth being placed
Mt each turn. In n very short time the
tree. may be elevated as many feet as
may be desired. standing on the sum-
nit of firm mound of earth. Trees
25 to 30 feet high, with trunks - to IS
inches in thickness, have been lifted In
this way with very little check to fu-
ture growth.-Meehan's Monthly.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-09-01
They Changed.

At dinner party the other day a
well known and deservedly popular
dramatist took lady down to dinner,
neither knowing who the other was.
AS subject the theuter was started,
as 1t is so often under similar circum-
stances.
Il can't think why they have reviv
ed that piece ut the Kings" the lady
said. 81 never liked 1t, and it's so
than that?"
Yes" the dramatist replied, per
hapS so. 1t was one of my first pieces,
however, and l had not had much ex-
pericnce when | wrote it. Let's change
the subject"
The lady was quite ready to do so
and wished, no doubt. that she had
known who her ncighbor was. He
presently said:
Are you interested in the FentOn
case" speaking of cause cclcbre
that was in progress.
was the reply.
Hell lose it, of course" the drama
tiSt went ON. lie never could have
had the fantcst chance from tha first
It's marvel TO me how any lawyer
could have been idiot enough to allow
such case to go into court"
WELL" answered the lady quietly,
''my husband was the idiot Let's
change the subject"