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The age-herald., 1900-12-23
WHAT IS LLoYD'S?
The Greatest Insurance Agency In the
 World.

s. A. Wood, in Ainslee's
 Most of the members of Lloyd's carry on business as brokers or underwriters on their own responsibility. As a corporation Lloyd's assumes no financial liability for the failure of any of its members or sub- scribers But it admits to membership only men of reputation and means who must deposit a pecuniary guarantee in order to become an underwriting and non-under- writing member, an annual subscriber or an associate. An underwriting member must deposit with the committee of Lloyd s f5000 or f60O0, on which he receives interest and which may be returned to him three years after he ceases to be an underwriting member. He pays an entrance fee of f4000 and annual subscription of 20 guineas An annual subscriber pays no entrance fee, but an annual subscription of guineas; an associate member pays gufneas.
 There were in 1771 only seventy-nine subscribers to Lloyd's. There are now nearly 1000 The subscribers in the olden time, as now, did not confne themselves to marine insurance. They were willing to take a risk on almost anything. There Is still preserved at Lloyds a policy on the life of Napoleon Bonaparte for one month at a premium of three guineas per cent. Bank deposits are insured in Lloyd's; also race horses and the lives of threatened monarchs. An old case was the covering of a risk on a glass bed packed in twenty cases for certain Sultan. Lloyd's insured the Prince of Wales jubilee stamps guar anteeing that the issue would be successful. The voice of a prima dona has been in- sured. A tradesman in London street who has an impression that a monument may fall on his shop has taken out policy at the nominal premium of two shillings and six pence per cent Gate money for cricket and foot ball matches; animals of all sorts ashore and afloat are subjects for insur- ance; policies against twins is a favorite form of insurance.
 well-known underwater is said to be always ready to lay a thousand to one against twins. Lloyd's Issued insurance against burglary. Elephants are insured regularly. The life of the great Jumbo, who came to New York on a Monarch Line steamship, was insured in Lloyds for the voyage to New York. He was not insured when the life was knocked out of him by locomotive on an American railroad whose tracks he was crossing. A celebrated sing CT recently took out an insurance In Lloyd's on the life of Queen Victoria. She paid a big premium on account of the age of the Queen. The reason the singer did this was not because she cared anything more than most folks for the Queen, but because her contract to sing would have been abro- gated by the Queens death, which would have plunged England into mourning and prevented the singers appearance in opera
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
Nathan Hale.

In these days of glowing patriotism the production of Clyde's Fitchs stirring play, Nathan Hale" which is booked for the New Years holiday at the Jefferson should create more than passing interest. But this production does not rest its claim upon this predominant American senti- ment alone. The entire beautiful outfit of scenery and costumes as 1t was seen in New York the plays remarkable run a the Knickerbocker Theatre will be presented here in all it's elaborate detail and by a company that is more than adequate
 The salient facts of the life and death of the young Revolutionary martyr, who faced death as spy with the immortal words on his ips:~ T only regret that have but one life to lose for my country" are known to all Americans. The play tells an interesting story in a natural way,
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
SPEED OF AN EARTHQUAKE.
Preliminary Tremors Travel at the Rate
 of 345 Miles a Minute.

Speaking of the Indian earthquake of 1897 a London scientist says the vibrations travelled to Europe, where they were re- corded at very many stations, and no doubt would have been equally well re- corded at any other place on the surface of our world had there been provided suit able instruments. The preliminary trem- ors, which are probably waves of compress sion, traveled through the world to reach Italy and other countries with an average rate of 345 miles per minute, or kilome- ters per seeond-a rate which, it will be observed, is higher than that at which similar movements can be transmitted through glass or steel The large waves, which are probably quasi-elastic gravita- tion waves by travelling over the surface of the earth reached Europe at a rate of 113 miles per minute, or 2.9S dlometers per second.
 It is likely that these latter disturbances reached stations in Europe by travelling from their origin in two directions round the world. As an indication of this, we are told that at several of the European stations slight unduiations are to be seen on the seismograms at times we should expect 10 find such markings, had they travelled from India to Europe by the long est possible route. From the period of these waves, which is taken at 22 seconds, and their velocity, their length may be in- ferred, on estimate of which is thirty-four miles; whilst their height, as deducted from teir length, and the maximum angle of tiltng, is estimated at twenty inches.
 The slowness of the movement was such that they could not be felt whilst the mag nitude was such that the unaided eye of an observer would not be able to recognize any differential movements in his surround ings. The largeness of these disturbances and teir great duration extending over a11r6a l1n category of tremors. vibrations or micro scisms.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
Secret Service.

Secret Service" which is to be presented at the Jefferson Theatre next Friday night ran for over 300 nights in New York; 15O nights in Boston and nearly two years in London, England. It is romance of the Confederacy It was written by William Gillette, who is the author also of the first successful play based upon the late Civil War-"Held by the Enemy"
 The action of the piece centers about one Louis Dumont, of the United States Secret Service, who under the alias Of
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
REDUCED RATES Via Alabama Great Southern Railroad Account Christmas Holidays.

For the Christmas holidays the Alabama Great Southern Railroad will sell tickets from all points on its line to points east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers at the rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip
 Tickets will be sold December 2, g, q, 25 30 and Sl. 1900, also January l. 1901. with final limit to return January 4, 1901.
 This gives excellent opportunity to par ties contemplating spending the holidays with friends at their old homes.
 For further information call on any Ala bama Great Southern Railroad Ticket Agent or R. M. Ellis, T. P. A., 2019 First avenue
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
GOOD REASONS FOR IT.
The Success and + popularity of the New
 Catarrh Cure.

The remarkable success and popularity of the new cartarrh cure, Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, is largely because it not only cures catarrh, but because catarrh sufferers who use these tablets know what they are talk ing into their systems; no secret is made of what they contain. They are composed of Hydrastin, blood root, guaiacol and red gum, are pleasant to the taste and being Dissolved in the mouth they take imme- diate effect upon the mucous lining of the throat, nasal passages and the whole re- spiratory tract.
 The cures that Stuart's Catarrh Tablets have accomplished in old chronic cases are little short of remarkable, and the adyant- age of knowing just what you are taking into your system is of paramount impor- tance when it is remembered that the CO., caine or morphine habit has been frequent- ly contracted as the result of using secret catarrh remedies, as so many of them are well known to contain these injurious drugs.
 Stuarts Catarrh Tablets meet with the approval and cordial support of physicians because their antiseptic character renders them perfectly safe for the general public to use and their composition makes them common sense cure for all forms of ca tarrhal trouble.
 With nearly all advertised catarrh cures it is a matter of guess work as to what you are taking into your stomach as the proprietors while making all sorts of claims as~to what their medicines will do, are very care1ul 10 keep II close secret as to what they really contain.
 This is one reason why Stuarts Catarrh Tablets have been so widely recommended, because they not only pleasant and con- venicnt to take, but the patient also knows he is not putting into his stomach anything Of Gn injurious character
 These tablets are sold by druggists every where in the United States and Canada at % cents for complete Urea tment and proba- ply there is no better remedy ever devised for the permanent cure of catarrh whether located in the head, throat, bronchial tubes or in the stomach.
 Save 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. 2019 First avenue 12-4-tf
 Pocket Knives and Carvers galore.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
PAN-AMERICAN MEDICAL CONGRESS
 HAVANA, CUBA, DEC. 26-29, 1900

For this occasion, the Southern Railway will sell tickets from Birmingham to Ha- vana, Cuba, and return, tickets on sale December 2l, 22, 23. with final limit for re- turn January 10, 1901 The rate. Birmingham to Havana and return, for this occasion is s5S.S0.
 We operate double daily service from Bir- mingham to either Tampa or Miami, Fla, where connections are made with the steamships for Havana
 For further information apply to Union Depot Ticket Office, or c. D. Jackson, Travelling Passenger Agent, 2019 First av- enue.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
SCENE FROM NATHAN HALE"

country to play the character of Dick Carewe. Mir. Clarke has long been the reigning favorite in Dalys New York and London theatres, and, it is a guarantee our play-goers will have a great performance.
 The play requires the most delicate shad- ing and artistic atmosphere. An ordinary company would fail to appreciate the subtilities of Esmond's writing, Mir. Rice has carefully guarded against this, and 1t is claimed has surrounded MT. Clarke with company far above the average in point of dramatic ability.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
Notice.

Birmingham, Ala. Dec. ', 1900 A meeting of the stockholders of the Ber- ney National Bank will be held at it's bank Ing house in Birmingham, Alas. at 12 ln on Tuesday, JanuaryAS. 1901, for the election of directors for the ensuing year. and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. At this meeting the stockholders will be asked to amend the articles of incorporation so to reduce the number of directors to such number as they may deem proper, not less than five.
 w. w. CRAWFORD,
 12-S-1mo. Cashier.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
Mrs. wlnsIow,s Soothing sxrup.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS oy MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHII.- REIN WHILE TEETHING, with PER FECT SUCCESS.It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN CURES WIND COLO, and is the best rem edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggist , in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup ' and take no other kind. Twenty-f five cents a bottle
The age-herald., 1900-12-23

don, Conn, which position Nathan Hale resigned to enter the military service, will be in the hands of Miss Nannette Com stock, whose daintiness and piquancy fit her for the requirements of the character of the sweet colonial maid.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
A SCENE FROM "sEcRET sERWcE.'

that if Thorne was really Dumont he would assist his brother to escape. The former suspects the plot at once. He or ders his brother to halt The latter re- fuses, and then follows the great scene of the play In the end love triumphs in a very pretty and effective way.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23

Real Estate-Improved and not improved; wanted bar ngains on Southside; daily calls. Manly & Co.,, 10 Chalifoux Bldg, Phone 700.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
1901 CALENDARS GIVEN FREE.

Again the Happy Holidays are close at hand. In appropriate ness with the times great prepar- tions have been made in all our Six Departments and you are in- vited to call and see us in Holi- day attire.
 Ladies' "Ready-to-Wear" Depart ment.
 Practical gifts for women are suggested in the following, which will be found in this department: Ladies' Wrappers, Skirts, Silk and Flannel Waists, Corsets, Un- derwear, Hosiery, Petticoats, Dressing Sacpues, Household Goods, Neckwear, Gloves, Hand kerchiefs, etc.
 ChiIdren's Suit Department.
 Parents delight in dressing their boys well, and many of them im- agine that in order to do so they must pay big prices for their boys clothes. We choose rather to sell a hundred suits at a smallproft than twenty-five suits at a large profit. That is the whole secret of our Big Boys Clothing busi- ness
 MEMS SUIT DEPARTMENT
 Suits in a fetching array of fan cy Worsteds, light and dark OK ford mixtures, ana black and blue Cheviots. Prices to suit all purses.
  Hat, Cap and Umbrella Depart
 nnent
 Nothing can be compared with our special holiday offer in this Department. The question of male attire with us is specially enforced oy years of knowledge and experience. A Hat or Um- brelia makes most desirable
 gift.
 Mems Furnishing Goods Depart
 ment.
 This department is rich in the best as well as the largest vari- ety in Shirts, Neckwear, Under wear, Suspenders, Handkerchiefs Hosiery, Gloves, etc. If you wish to invest in a useful holiday gift come to this store.
 SHOE DEPARTMENT.
 For men, women, girls, boys and children. Goods and prices which form the principal features of gift-buying are what keep this department of ours so busy around the holidays. Ours is a great big shoe store. We are the originators of popular prices.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
Reauty in a .Rath Tuh.

We will furnish only one kind, and that a snow-white enamel. which transforms your old tub into most inviting luxury. John ston & Walter Paint Co.,, 113 Fist St. 12-21-3t
The age-herald., 1900-12-23

HiIpnS' latest iu Stationery. A useful present. Dewberry's Book Store, 2012 First avenue.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23

Eo where the crowd goes, to 1nker's Saloon, 2O8 and 2lO Drth goth Street, between I'd and Sd avenues.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23

nnIIN Toys and Noveltie; beautiful Do--e and appropriate. Dewberry's Book Store, 2012 First avenue.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23

Wanted-At once, an expe- rienced gentleman teacher for Mary Lee school; must have a teachers certificate for state of Alabama. Salary $500 per calendar month. Apply to or address
 JAMES GALLAGHER,
 Lewisburg. Ala,
The age-herald., 1900-12-23

Black Patti, and probably the funniest colored show on earth Is implied in the name Black Patti Troubadours," the at traction announced for the Jefferson Thea tre Christmas day matinee and night The success of this merry band of ebony sing CTS, dancers, and fun makers, has been earned through the work of the individual performers and thhe merits of the stage performance It is said that the merit of their stage performance has never been ap- preached by any company of this race or color, in this or any other country. It is claimed that the company and performance this season is in advance of that of last season, and jolly, merry musical treats are in store for those who may have the good fortune to attend.
 At both performances seats will be re- served and at each performance thhe Bal cony will be set aside for the colored patrons.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
"When We Were Twenty-one.'

"When We Were Twenty-one."
 It is generally conceded that MT. Esmond has given to the stage very re- markable and wholesome play. When We Were Twenty-one" comes at the right time It comes as a wholesome check to decad- anee and degeneracy. It is sweet as noun tain air that has been kissed by the
The age-herald., 1900-12-23

For quick and good repair on any kind of machiner phone 2l0. John D. Lykes.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-10-12
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
NOW In course Oh erectloI

Wuest Mckenzie Co, VS.. Rosie u
HewcS. Marvin Bakery, IA corpora
tion, Charles Pracht, as Charles
Pracht & Co. and John Drnne, as
John Drone s Co, In chdnc"ry.
Pursuant To an order entered ~ re-
cord at the September Term $500 In
the circuit court of Harrison county,
West Virginia, in the above styled
cause, referred the same To the under.
signed commissioner to ascertain, ana
report the real estate Of the said de-
PENDANT, Rosie L Hewes, where stu.
ate, its location, and the rental and
actual values, the liens thereon and
their priorities: to whom due; what
credits, II any, should be allowed
thereon aud whether the rents, issues
and profits of such real estate VIII In
five years pay the said liens, togetheI
the taxes on said real estate for. said
period.
The above parties ard all others In
terested will take notice that on the
18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1900,
the Undersigned commissioner will
proceed to execute the order above re-
ferred to at his office in the city OF
Clarksburg, w. Va.
Given under my hand this 9th day
OF October, 1900.
Commissioner.
C. w. LYNCH, Counsel. 49-4t.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-10-12
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

Jasper Pew, administrator of James
Banks, deceased, against Mary
Banks, James S Banks, Mary +
Banks. Nora L Banks, Marian I
Banks. r T Banks, infants, MarRa-
ret E Rebrook, nee Banks, Lester
Banks, William E Banks, A III
Rebrook, infant children OF Ma
than Banks, deceased, r T L0wn-
desand John A Dulvis.
On the 18th day Of September, 1900,
the circuit court OF Harrison county.
in pursuance of a decree entered OF
record In the above styled cause, re-
ferred the same to the undersigned
commissioner to state, audit and settle
the accounts OF the plaintiffs admins
tratlon; ascertain and report the debts
and liabilities of the said deced:n
James Banks, the real estate owned by
him at the time Of his death: the liens
thereonand their nature, amountsa and
prioriteS; the value Of such real es-
tate, and whether the cash rental OF
said real estate will in five years pay
of and discharge all debts and liabili-
ties Of the said James Banks. deceased,
and any other matter pertinent to the
issue involved herein deemed neceSsa-
ry by the commissioner or required by
any party hereto.
The above named parties and all
Others Interested will take notice that
the Undersigned commissioner will, on
the
10Th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1900
proceed to execute the above order at
his Office in the city of Clarksburg,
West Virginia.
Given under my hand this 10th day
of October, 1900.
Commissioner.
W. F. STOUT, Counsel. 49.ot.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-10-12
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

49-lt.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-10-12
s swleEn, Counsel. 4o-4t.
NOTICE TO LIEN HOLDERS.

To all persons holding liens by judg;,
ment or otherwise against the real
estate Of SamuelJ Martin.
In pursuance Of a decree entered OF
record OF the circuit court OF Harrison
county, rendered on the 26th day OF
September, 1900, made IN cause ss
therein pending to subject the real
estate OF Samuel J Martin to the salts
faction OF the liens thereon, you and
each Of you are hereby required to pre-.
sent all claims held by you and each OF
you against the said Samuel J Martin
which are liens on his real estate, or
any part of It, for adjudication to me,
at my office In the city, OF Clarksourg,
day of November, 1900:
Given under my hand this 9th day OF
October, 1900.
4q-4t. Commissioner.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-10-12

Samuel ] Martin VS., Emory A Cum
ningham, Susan L Cunningham, b
A Fleming, U G Swiger, Alwilda j
Martin, NJ G Sperry, John w Ir-
win, f NJ Cunningham, o S Har-
bert, Abner Wharton, B + Shut
tlewortl surviving partner OF b +
s. N A Shuttleworth, MN Thomp-
son. executor of the will of Anna
T Dawson, deceased, n Marsh
and S G Denham administrators
of l. Marsh, deceased Mary G
Swiger and Armatha Smith.
On the 18th day of September. 1900,
the circuit court of Harrison county,
West Virginia, In pursuance of a de-
cree entered OF record in the above
STYLED cause, referred the same to the
undersigned commissioned oascertain,
state and report the amount OF purch-
ase money yet due on the said land, in
the bill mentioned and described, con-
yeyed to Samuel j Martin by Emory
Cunningham by deed dated on the 9Th
day of September, 1897, and to whom
the said purchase money Is due and
PAYABLE: to ascertain the order in
which the notes representing said
purchase money were assigned ana
their priorities; the liens and encumb-
RANGES that we're on the said interest
OF the land, that was conveyed to the
said Samuel Martin by thesald Emory
Cunningham, and the amount of each
at the time Of the sud conveyance
the extent and amount Of failure OF
the consideration for which the said
purchase money notes we're given
against what parts of the unpaid purch,,
ase money notes such abatement should
first apply and then in the manner In
which it must follow until such ahate.
ment is satIfed; and to report on al
other matters in the case which the
court or the counsel may deem perth
nent and in issue.
The above named parties and all 9TH
ers interested will take notice that on
the
18th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1900,
the undersigned commissioner, Will
proceed to execute the above order at
his Office in the city OF Clarksburg,
West Virginia. ~
Given under my hand this the 9th
day of October, 1900.
LAFAYETTE G. Grille,
Commissioner.
spEnRY s. sw1eER, Counsel. 49-4t.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-10-12
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

Fred Monroe surviving partner OF Fred
Monroe and John t Monroe, trad
ing and doing business rs Monroe
Bros. & Co., against Sc Dennam
administrator of Fritz LatsteLter,
deceased, Rose Latstetter, John
Latstetter, Mary Latstetter, Fred
Latstetter, A NJ q 81 NJ Cunning
ham trading as Cunningham BROS,
T Lowndes, Clarksburg Bottling
Works, Truman e Gore, ID u
Krentzer surviving partner of ID l.
Kreptzer and w J Deison, trading
as Deison s. krentzer, Il o Rus
sell. III r Ward, John Redman,
Mike Barrett, Clarksburg Tele.
phone Co, ClarksburgPlaning Mil
COMPANY. ana d Boughner, OPP
Bouehner and ii ID Boughner;
trading as Boughner & Sons.
on the 4th day of October, 1900, the
circuit court of Harrison county, In
pursuance ola decree entered OF record
in the above styled cause, referred the
same to the undersigned commissioner
to ascertain. audit, state and settle
the accounts Of S G Denham, admins
traitor of the estate OF Fritz Latstet-
ter, deceased: to ascertain and report
the liens, II any, upon the vested re-
mainder Of the said Fritz Latstetter
in the lands OF which his father, John
Latstetter, died seized, together with
their amounts and priorities; and TO
ascertain and report what debts, II
any, the said Fritz Latstettcr owed at
the time of his death, to whom due
and owing and their amounts; and also
to report what real estate said Fritz
Latstetter owned at the date OF his
death and the condition Of the title
thereto: and any and all matters that
may be required by any OF the parties
hereto or that said commissioner may
deem pertinent.
The above named partiesand all 9th
ers interested will take notice that the
undersigned commissioner will on the
BIRD DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1900,
proceed to execute the above order at
his Office in the city OF Clarksbuig,
Given under my hand this 10th day
OF October, 1900.
Commissioner.
HARVEY W. HARMER, Counsel. 49-6t.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-10-12
Clothing Firm Incorporated.

Northcott, Morris s ca Of this
city, has been incorporated. Tlte pm.
pany is formed for the purpose OF car
rying on wholesale aud retail busi'
ness In clothing and other merchan-
disc. The incorporatos are G. A.
Northcott, George f. Miller and T. L.
Morris, Of Huntington; S. S. Loar and
G. \. Loar. of Grafton. Sorthcott'
Norris s Co., will occupy the NEW
Lowndes building on Third street
now in course OF erection.