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The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-28

head Then lie commenced TO pun
and hand over hand. hanging on sole
ly by his muscular legs. he commenced
to haul up the wretched Malay, wh'
was powerless, the blow pipe being at
tached to his wrist by strong leathe
thong.
Little by little the powerful brute
drew up the man until. holding tn,
blow pipe with one hand. he reached
down with the other and wreatheG his
huge hand in the thick, luxuriant hail
of the miserable native who. para yZet
by fear, could do no more than gaz,
at the savage face of his captor witt
terror-stricken eyes. SpellbOund will
horror, the Englishmen below then sav
the mai-as with a single twist wrench
the Malay from the tree and commence
to swing his victim backwards ant
forwards by the hair, chuckling all tn,
time with fiendish satisfaction.
Too fascinated with horror to us,
their rifles and slay the monster o
else kill the man and put a mercifu
end to his sufferings. the hunter!
watched the wild man swinging the
Malay faster and faster until. with al
unearthly yell of devlish malignity, hi
hurled him down. The wretched mar
turned over and over as he fell, ant
came to the ground with heavy thuc
that sent sickening thrill through
the hearts of the watchers. They
rushed to the spot, but it was too lat'
the man was stone dead. Furious
with rage one of the white mar raised
his rifle and. hastily sighting, fired
The bullet struck the mai-as as fairly
in the ribs under the left arm, anC
with cry the brute slid to the grounG
where for one brief moment he sup
ported himself against the tree. with
one hand on the wound. Then with
a groan quite human in its intensity
he pitched forward on his face dead
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-28
Victim of Tea Habit,

A Philadelphia young man, victim
OF the tea habit, visits Chinatown
regularly, and drinks the special tea
which is brewed there at rs cents a
bowl. He will put away in an even
ing fifteen or twenty bowls, becoming
finally boisterous and silly, though he
will not stagger. He says he remem-
bers nothing after the ninth or tenth
bowl Of tea, and that on the day after
one Of his sprees he has wretched
headache and a sore. parched mouth
He does not drink alcoholic beverages
because he dislikes their taste, and he
il a member in good standing OF a
total abstinence society. An effort has
been made to throw him out Of this
organization, but, since he violates
none Of it's rules, that can not be done.
philadelphia Record.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-28
OCEAN PARALLELS.
Theories of the LOSS of the Steamer
Portland Borne Out Lately.

Theories of the Loss OF the Steamer
Portland Borne Out Lately.
When the steamer Portland, in NO
vember of 1898, was lost off Cape Cod,
everybody on board of her was drown
ed, and it was therefore possible only
to guess at the details of the disaster,
says the New York Times. The guess
es made at the time, however, were
almost certainly correct, and par
ticularly strong reason for thinking so
is the fact that just what was supposed
to have happened to the Portland the
survivors of the City of Monticello now
tell US did happen to that vessel in all
essential respects duplicatae OF the
Portland, when cruel fate carried her
into similar conditions Of wind and
water. Both were side-wheel steamers
of considerable age, and both were run
over routes more than ordinarily dan
gerous, not because of special adapta-
ton for such service, but simply be-
cause the nature OF the traffic. passen-
ger and freight, was such as to permit
the employment of it in vessels Of
type too antiquated to hold their own
in the fierce competition between i'm
portant ports. In other days, when all
steamers were side wheelers, Of course
they were considered safe enough for
use anywhere. and both the inconveni
ences and the perils incidental to con-
struction like theirs were ignored, for
the sufficient reason that there was
hing better or safer available. But
that has not been true for years more
than few, and today steamers with
side wheels are used here and there for
open sea service with full knowledge
that the lives and property intrusted
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-28
MAN-MONkEY CHASE.
A TRAGIC BATTLE FOUGHT IN
BORNEO.
Fatal End of An Encounter OF . Malay
Youth with = Mai-as-Monkey Swings
the Man by tho Hair OF the Head and
Then HurIs Him to His Death.

The mai-as or monkey OF Bor-
neo Is possibly one of the fiercest and
strongest animals living. In the fol-
lowing paragraphs is told the tragic
outcome of an expedition that once set
out to capture a specimen alive. A
Malay, armed with a heavy iron blow
pipe, was to bring the brute to bay.
This blow pipe had a sharp spearhead
firmly fixed at one end in such man
ner as not to interfere with the pas
sage Of dart through the hollow pipe
The monkey had been driven to
take refuge in a tall palm tree, and
breathlessly the onlookers watched
the young man as, foot by foot, he
crept up the tree, until when within
about eight feet of the mai-as (who
20 far had showed no inclination to
move) he raised his weapon and prod
ded the animal in the leg, whereupon
the huge creature retreated higher up
the tree. The Malay crept after him,
and repeated his spear-thrust, and
again the mai-as retreated, while the
daring hunter followed him.
Afraid that the tree wouil not bear
his ponderous weight il he went any
h1gher>it was already beginning to
sway dangerously-the mais- as stop
ped and, leaning down, stretched out
one hand, and with lightning-like
movement grasped the iron spear
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-28
EDITORIAL PRAISE AND APOLOGY

Speaking of rejection slips, here is
one with which Chinese editors are
said to soften the feelings of their un.
successful contributors, says the Book
World: "Illustrious Brother of the
Sun and Moon! Look upon thy Slave
who rolls at thy feet who kisses the
earth before thee and demands of thy
charity permission to speak and live.
We have read thy Manuscript with de-
light. By the bones of our Ancestors
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-28

The Governor of Oregon is an ar
dent admirer of Pe-ru-na. He keeps
1t continually in the house. In re-
cent letter to DR.. Hartman he says:
State or Oregon,
Executive Department,
Salem, May 9, 1898.
The Pe-ru-na Medicine Co., Columbus,
Ohio:
Dear Sirs i have had occasion to
use your Pe-ru-na medicine in my
family for colds. and it proved to be
an excellent remedy. l have not had
occasion to use it for other ailments.
Yours very truly. w. NJ. Lord.
Any man who wishes perfect health
must be entirely free from catarrh.
Catarrh is well-nigh universal; almost
omnipresent. Pe-ru-na is the only alb
solute safeguard known. A cold is
the beginning of catarrh. To prevent
colds, to cure colds, is to cheat ca
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-28

to them are subject to avoidable dan
gers. 1t is easier to understand thar
to approve the motives OF their owners
They do not want to sell for old iron
and firewood vessels that are still
stanch enough to bring in some returr
for invested capital. With moderate
good luck the old-time craft make
their way Up and down the coast, anc
even longer voyages, about as we'll as
better steamers, but when the moment
of extreme trial comes they sink when
the others remain af1oat Modern
steamers of the best type are not beat
en- to pieces in deep water, no matter
how high the waves may be. 1t can
fairly be asked therefore, whether tn.
side wheelers still left are to be used
until they meet, one by one, the fate
OF the Portland and the City of Mont!.
cello.
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we swear that never have We encoun
tered such IA Masterpiece. Should We
print it His Majesty the Emperor
would order us to take it as a criterion
and never again to print anything thai
was not equal to it. AS that would
not be possible before Ten Thousand
Years, all trembling We return thy
Manuscript and beg of thee Ten Thou
sand Pardons. See! my hand is al
my feet and l am thy Slave"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-28

tarrh out Of its victims. Pe-ru-na not
only cures catarrh. but prevents.
Every household should be supplied
with this great remedy for coughs.
colds and so forth
1t will be noticed that the Governor
says he has not had occasion to use
Pe-ru-na for other ailments. The rea-
son for this is, most other ailments
begin with a cold. Using Pe-ru-na to
promptly cure colds, he protects his
family against other ailments This
is exactly what every other family in
the United States should do Keep
Pe-ru-na In the house. Use it for
coughs, colds. la grippe. and other
climatic affections of winter and there
will be no other ailments in the house.
Such families should provide them
selves with copy Of DR.. Hartman's
free book, entitled Winter Catarrh."
Address DR.. Hartman, Columbus. o.
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
PRODUCE MARKET
 WAS VERY ACTIVE Demand for Chickens Brisker. Vegetables and Fruits
 Abundant.

Birminghams wholesale produce market was again very active yesterday. Eggs were somewhat slow, but the demand for chickens was brisker than ever. A promi- nent Morris avenue merchant said to an Age-Herald reporter:
 Your paper remarked that if there were 5000 chickens on the market every day, in- stead of about 1500, there would be demand for every one of them, or words to that effect. If it had said 5000 instead of 5000 1t would have been nearer right. This town is hungry for chickens. Five or six thousand could be sold daily. I have never known a more active demand"
 C.. M. McMahen received a car load of choice apples from New York and a car load of fruits and vegetables from Chica- go. A lot of peaches were included. They are selling at 35 to 40c barket.
 Lemons have dropped to s. A week or so ago they were quoted at $i to 4.50, but many sales were made yesterday .. B. The Age-Herald representative saw a lot of ten boxes go at only $2.50, but 8 will probably be the ruling quotation for the next few days. The new crop wtM be on the market in November and the indica- tions point to a large one.
The age-herald., 1900-09-28

Frank Matthews, a negro, after being chased for some distance by a crowd of white men yesterday, was shot through the hip and seriously, if not fatally, wounded. The fleeing culprit after running several blocks, crawled under a house at Twenty first street and Eleventh avenue, near the Mercy Home and was there found by sey- eral men, who accompanied Officer McDan- iel.
 During the chase the quasi mob fired in- discriminatory, and it is said several women and children narrowly escaped being shot.
 At Twenty-first street one of the bullets went into a dwelling house and lodged in the wall. It Is stated authoritatively that during the melee Officer McDaniel did not fire a shot. A lady and little child in her. yard were forced to flee for their lives, the lady carrying the child in her arms. One man was seen to 'break" his pistol, having fired every cartridge
 The negro was wanted on a charge of burglary and grand larceny, 1t being alleged that he broke into the tool house of Donel- son & Colvin. Officer Mcdaniel went in search of the negro, accompanied by MT. Donelson, who was to point out Matthews.
 The negro was found handling a blow with the street grading workmen in Elev- enth avenue, near Twenty-seventh street.
 As soon as he saw MT. Donelson, he dropped his blow and fled. A mob of per haps twenty persons immediately started unlawfully after him, but 1t is stated that three men did most of the shooting. The accused ran several blocks, and it is said was shot as he jumped fence In Twenty first street. He was found under house and taken to the northside police station.
 His condition being serious, pr. Brown, the negro physician, was sent for. He pro- nounced the wound to be serious, if not fatal, the bullet having entered the body near the hip and ranged downward into the stomach, where it lodged.
 Matthews claims that the officer shot him. but this Is authoritatively denied
 During a personal difficulty yesterday morning George Huddleston, well known young lawyer fired a pistol at D. J. Pun celer another attorney, and but for the timely interference of friend who struck Huddletons arm and sent the bullet amiss the affair might have resulted in death. The occurrence took place in Twentieth street between Fourth avenue and Fifth avenue and before 1t was ended a large crowd had gathered around the combat ants. Nobody was hurt, but the excitement for awhile was intense.
 It is alleged that the difficulty was the result of disagreement which occurred in the court of Justice Crittenden on Tuesday last. MT. Ponceler had questioned the right of Attorney Huddleston to make a certain statement before witness, whose memory was being tested. MT. Huddleston objected and, it is said, stated that if Ponceler accused him of unprofessional conduct he told lie, or words to that ef- feet. MT. Ponceler states that MT. Hud-
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
SEEING IS
 BELIEVING! :!

Don't accept without proof our assertion that we can cure your headache or relieve eye strain.
 Believe what you see.
 If you cant see don't believe. We perform all we promise. Promise nothing but what we can perform.
 Ninety per cent of all head aches and eye troubles is cured by our glasses
 Our Mir. Abbott is the only Graduated Optician in Bir- mingham.
 Blindness is often caused by neglecting your eyes. Come, let us fit you out with pair of Perfect Fitting Glasses.
 We can prolong your eye- sight. We are sure to please. Birmingham Optical 6o.,
 2O4 N. 2Oth Street. 9-2S-2t fri sun
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
L LAWLESS SHOOTING
 IN PUBLIC PLACES
Outrageous Mob Violence in City. Women and Children Narrowly
 Escape---LaWyer and Gun.

dleston then attempted to throw an ink bottle at him, but was prevented from so doing by persons present.
 As the two lawyers left the court room the affair was about to be renewed when B. M. Allen interposed and advised the two men to go away and cool off.
 Yesterday morning about o'clock the two men met in Twentieth street, at d point which is near private residences, and, it Is stated, that MT. Huddleston &C., costed MT. Ponceler, stating that it was Now about time to settle that trouble"
 Mir. Ponceler then shut up his umprella and proposed to go to an alley and fight it out. He pulled off his coat. as if in readiness for the fight when, it is said, he noticed that MT. Huddleston had a revol- ver and he said:
 You've got a gun and I am unarmed." "
 Witnesses also say that MT. Huddleston then told MT Ponceler. to go and get a gun, when MT. Ponceler said:
 You dirty coward, I've got a gun" Whereupon MT. Huddleston fired.
 MT. Ponceler states that he said to Hud- dleston:
 You are dirty coward to attack an unarmed man with gun." and that MT. Huddleston then fired.
 MT. Huddleston refused to make a state ment until he was given a hearing in court. He was placed under one thous- and dollar bond after his arrest by Officer Shirley.
 Killed His Sweetheart
 George Simms alias Tom Anderson, alias And To l-Hr was arrested yesterday by Officers Bodeker and Baker on charge of murder.
 It is said that the negro is wanted for killing his sweetheart at or near Bessemer Sunday night. It seems that the woman was shot and instantly killed just before church time and that Simms, who was gen. erally known as her lover, had committed the deed in a fit of jealousy. The affair grew out of the woman's change of affec- tion to one Jim Patterson, a negro music teacher Smms had an engagement to escort her to church that night and had gone to the house to perform his part of the contract. On reaching the house he found Patterson there, and he immediately waxed wroth. After talking for few min utes he told the woman to go to church, and she in reply said she was not going. Simms repeated his statement several times and insisted that she go with him, his sweetheart steadfastly refusing. He then asked Patterson if he did not think the woman ought to go. Patterson replied that if she had an engagement, she ought to fill it. Simms then repeated his request, and when the woman refused he drew a revolver and shot her dead.
 The negro man arrested yesterday claims that his name is Andy Hassan, and that he knows nothing of the affair. He states positively that he never knew the woman and consequently did not kill her.
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
|STHM|AN CANAL
 COMMISSIONERS Will Arrive in Birmingham To- night-An Interesting Pro-
 gramme for Tomorrow

MT. Emery R. Johnson and Ex-Senator Pasco, members of the Isthman Canal Commission, will reach the city about 10 o'clock this evening. The reception com mittee, of which Gen. c. M. Shelley is escort them to the Morris Hotel, their home while in the city.
 Saturday morning at o'clock they will be escorted by the reception committee to the rooms of the Commercial Club. The meeting will be called to order by Presi- dent w. H. Kettg and the report of the general information committee will be submitted by Hon. o. w. Underwod, chair man.
 The following gentlemen have been in vited to make short talks following the report of the information committees: A. M Shook, F. Y. Anderson, James Bowron, Morris Adler, E. O. Hopkins, w. P. Pinck- ard, P. M. Jackson, Joseph H. Woodward, Nat Baxter, Rufus N. Rhodes. E. w. Fucker, C. M. Shelley, R. H. Pearson, J. A. VanHoose, M. V. Joseph
 At Il o'clock the party will proceed to the Union passenger station, where train, the courtesy of the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad, will be in waiting to take them on trip round the "Horn."
 The following points will be visited: Ore mines at Ishkooda; coal mines at Adger; pipe works at Bessemer; steel plant, wire and nail mill and furnaces at Ensley; quarries at Dolomite.
 Refreshments will be served on the train. Arriving at the Union passenger station about p. m, the party will disband.
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
THERE WAS GREAT JOY
At Last Nights Meeting of the Retail
 Clerks Association

The Retail Clerks Association held an enthusiastic meeting last night and took many new members into the organization. There were 133 members present, this being the largest number ever present at a meeting of the association. Several speeches were made by prominent labor leaders on the great advantages to be drived from unionism
 After finishing the routine business a social session was held and there was great joy.''
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
DEATH OF MRS. JONES
Mother of Mrs. Ira L. Armstrong Pass
 ed Away in Tennessee

Mir. Ira L. Armstrong yesterday received a telegram announcing the death of his wife's mother, Mrs. James A. Jones, at Woodbury, Tenn, which occurred Wednes- day night at o'clock.
 Mrs. Armstrong was called to Wood bury on Wednesday by telegram an- nouncing the serious illness of her mother and left on the first train. Her many friends in Birmingham sympathize with her in her bereavement.
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
stable for City Veams

At recent meeting of the public buld- ings and park committee of the City Council, the lumber which has been placed on the old crematory lot for the purpose of building a stockade, was ordered to be used for the purpose of erecting stable and barn for the city teams.
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
THE LADIES

The pleasant enect and perfect safety with which ladies may use Syrup of Figs, under all conditions, make it their favorite remedy. To get the true and genuine arti- cle, look for the name of California Fig 5yrup Co. printed near the bottom of this package. For sale by all druggists.
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
Returns Are All Right

Memphis, Tenn, September 26.-Victor H. Olmstead, statistical expert of the Labor Bureau at Washington, who has been here Investigating alleged inaccuracies in the Memphis census returns has completed his task. He says the enumeration is all right and that he will at once report to that effect
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
Our Army and Navy Heroes

depicted on highest quality playing cards new designs-new series-25 cents pack, in money stamps. Address Malt Nu- Urine Dept, Anheuser-B Busch Brewing Assn, St. Louis, Mo.
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
Sold Hop Jack

J. J. Jones was tried at Ayondale yes- terday for selling Hop Jack and fined $50. An apeal has been taken to the Criminal Court.
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
Removal

The Birmingham Conservatory of Music aas removed to Elks' Hall, corner Fourth avenue and Twentieth street.
 9-23-4t sun wed fri
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
THE WEATHER
Forecast for Alabama

Washington, September N.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair in southern, showers and colder in northern and central portions Friday. Saturday fair except showers and colder near the coast: winds becoming fresh northerly.
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
Are you a cigar epicuree
 Try a Texie.

The Taylor School reopens Sept. 26. See advertisement.
The age-herald., 1900-09-28
ThOrOuQhTy Aged

and ''mellowed" wines and liquors win their way to a mans heart via his stomach. We have quite a large and enthusiastic stock of palate ticklers that won't burn their way to their destination, and the prices we charge won't burn a very big hole in your pocket. Try Samuel's Whiskey, bottled Ill bond. No finer to be had.
 SOLOMON X LEVI.
 192S-1930 First Ave. Phone 10l2
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Chicken every day at the Albert with Is and 25 cent meals.
The age-herald., 1900-09-28

Ida Whitaker has brought suit against tn
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