davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
MASOf 10 FAIR
Continues to Attract Large Crowds
 Baby Show This Afternoon

The largest crowd of the week attended the Masonic fair last night. It was rail- road and Knight Templar night, and both railroad men and members of the com mandery were much in evidence.
 The fair Is proving most popular, and its success was marked from the opening right, due 10 the splendid management of it's promoters, and quite nesh sum will be realized for the Masonic temple fund.
 Tine baoy show will attract a large crowd this afternoon.
 The 3o-cent dinner from F to 2:30, served under the direction of Mrs. Calame, is in great demand.
 The auction sales will begin tonight, and will continue tomorrow night. The Did- ding, it is believed, will be sharp and spir- tied.
 The managers Of the fair request hold CTS of books to return them by tomorrow night.
 The fair will close Saturday night.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
GREAT EXCITEMENT
Caused by Shooting in Second Alley
 An Affray

The excited condition of the minds of Bir- mingham citizens was made manifest yes terday afternoon when Sam Dismukes. a young negro, became overly fresh'' and ran over a small white boy. A young white man interDosed an objection, and for his advice received a smash in the mouth from the obstreporous Sam. Dismukes then ran down the street with a whole crowd fol- lowing and yelling "catch him. Officer Bodeker saw the fleeing negro and, mot knowing for what crime he was wanted, drew his revolver and fired in the air for the purpose of soaring him. Within five minutes along Third avenue from Twen- tieth to Ninteenth streets an immense crowd had gathered. There were at least 1,50O persons in the curiosity stricken trrong and all traffic was completely blocked for several minutes.
 The negro boy was finally taken to jail and charge of disordely conduct docketed against him.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
QUITE A ROW.
Trouble in Quitting the Coffee Habit.

For more than twenty years I used coffee and tea. If I missed coffee for breakfast, I had a violent headache. When I learned this, I tried to give it up but found that tea had the same effect l was a slave to both, and would become so nervous that l hardly knew what to do with my self if I tried to give them up.
 I often heard people say that tea made them nervous, and I wondered how 1t could do this, when it acted the reverse with me, for my nervous headache would disappear at once after I drank tea. It was plain that it was hurting me but that l had got so that could not do without it.
 Finally I thought I would try Postum Food Coffee. and after buying a package and preparing it carefully, was much sur prised to find I liked it very much, but after an hour l was suffering with dreadful nervous headache. which lasted all day. In the evening I gave up and made a cup of tea, which relieved the headache
 This proved to that I was a slave to a stimulant habit, so I resolved I would give 1t up at once and drink Postum even if did have headache for a day or two in breaking over the line. I stuck to the Pos tum and my headaches entirely disappear ed. I began to feel fresher and brighter than I had for ten years. Now I crave neither coffee nor tea, but like Postum bet ter than ever did either of the old drinks This pleases me greatly for I ann better satisfied with the new drink than was with the others and yet I am gaining steadily in health and strength. I always used the best grades of tea and coffee, which are far more expensive than Postum. This is another advantage in the change. I would not go back to the old slavery and ' bad feelings for anything on earth. Please do not publish my name"
 The name of this lady can be had by ap- plication to the Postum Cereal Co.,, Ltd, Battle Creek, Mich.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
WOODLAWN CLUB
 TAKES INITIATIVE
Morgan Delegates to Convention
 Selected Last Night.
BEAT OFFICERS NOMINATED
Only Four Days Left in Which to Reg ister-Big Morgan Meeting at the Auditorium Tonight-Prom-
 inent Speakers

The Morgan club at Woodlawn met last night and selected ticket for delegates to represent the Woodlawn subdivision of beat 34 in the county democratic convention. This ticket will be submitted to a vote of the democrats in the primary election to be held on the 14th instant.
 The ticket contains the following names: R. Dupont Thompson, A. D. Freeman w. T. Harrison, M. r. Wood, R. P. Yancey, w. J. Parkes, J. E. Thomas Alternates- J. B. Gibson, J. B. Wood, George w. Bar ton Jack Graves. Dr R. W. Woods. J. T. Hood, J. r. Fletcher.
 The ticket put out by the Morgan club at Avondale was endorsed, after which the club adjourned.
 Following the adjournment of the Morgan club mass meeting of democrats was held and candidates for beat committeeman ana justice of the peace selected, as follows:
 For committeeman, M. F. Wood.
 For justice of the peace, B. r. Nolan. Quite a spirited contest took place over the selection of a candidate for justice of the peace.
 R. P. Yancey presided over the meeting and R. D. Thompson acted as secretary
 
 Voters who desire to participate in the primary election on the 14th instant only have four more days in which to register. It is important that all democrats secure their registration certificates as no one not provided with certificate will be per- mitted to vote.
 , Reports from Bessemer indicate that a full vote will Ibe boiled at that place. Up to Monday night 492 voters had registered and this number was largely increased vest 1rday.
 Registua ton in the city beats showed an increase yesterday, though only a small per centage of the white voters have 50 far registered.
 The registration books will close Satur day night at o'clock.
 At the Auditorium
 Captain Frank S. White, chairman of the Morgan campaign committee and J. Thomas HcHin of Chambers county, will speak at the Auditorium tonight in tine interest of Senator Morgan's candidacy. This will be the first public campaign speaking in the city during the present campaign and no doubt d large crowd will greet the speakers. The public is cordially invited to be present.
 meeting of Johnston men in Monroe beat was held at the Alabama Brewery last nj ght The meeting was for the pur- pose of furthering the interests of Cover nor Johnston in his canvass for the United States senatorShip.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
DELEGATES
To Republican Convention Claimed by
 Both Candidates

As result of the republican beat meet 1ngs held last Saturday the Bingham peo- pie make the following claims Beats 3. 6. 9, 1S 20, p. 25, 26, 8, B. S6 and 4a will send Bingham delegates to the county conven- tion which meets at Pratt City next Sat urday and an equal division of the delega- ton in beat F.
 Contesting delegations will be sent by both the city beats-21 and 37-and from beat 29 and several others.
 The Vaughan people claim that the ma jority of the delegates are for their eandi- date and lively time is expected.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT
 OF SONS OF VETERANS
Division of Alabama and Tennessee VIII Meet In This City May 10 in
 Engineers Hall

Circulars have been issued calling the twelfth annual encampment of the divis- ion of Alabama and Tennessee. Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. to be held in this city cn May 10.
 The division of Alabama and. Tennessee comprises about ten or twelve camps and each camp will have two or three dele gates at the encampment. The meeting will be held In Engineers hall in Nine teenth street between Second and Third avenue. and will be called to order at 9:S0 m., May 10.
 While in the city the visitors will be taken on q trip to Ensley and other places of interest in the district
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
DIR. RUSSELL CECIL
Delivered Able Lecture at First Presby-
 terian Church

Dr. Russell Cecil of Selma delivered a lecture at the First Presbyterian church last night on the subject of Egypt in the Time of Moses.''
 Dr. Cecil is one of the leading PresIby- terian ministers of the state and a speaker of pleasant address and forceful delivery. He has made a study of Egyptian history of ancient times from which he has culled a most interesting lecture.
 The church was well filled with interested listeners last night and all present were highly entertained
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
CAL D. BROOKS
Now With J. Blach 81 Sons, the Popu
 lar C1othiers

Colonel D. Brooks, late with L. Rogan &; Co.,, and one of the best known and most popular clothing men in Birmingham, is now connected with the great house of J.
 Blach and Sons, in First avenue. Mr. Brooks, will have charge of the advertising department of the Messrs. Blach's noted emporium of trade. There are very few men in the mercantile trade of Birmingham so we'll known and so greatly liked as Mir Brooks. Everybody who knows him is his friend and certainly he knows his busi- ness. The Messrs. Blach are to be heartily congratulated upon securing Mr. Brooks's s invaluable services
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Mrs. N. J. Watson, mother of Captain John c. Henley, died yesterday. Funeral from the family residence at 10;30 this morning. Friends and acquaintances in- vited to attend.
 The following gentlemen are invited to act as pail bearers: pr. George M. Morrow, Mr. l.. Rogan, MT. B. F. Roden, Mr. James A. Allen. MT. Frank P. OBrien, MT. Elem ing Jordan, MT. James A. Going, MT. w. $. Brown.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
WHEN TRAVELLING

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

The Jefferson club will hold it's regular meeting tonight instead of last night. The date of the meeting was changed on &C., count of large number of the members desiring to attend the Jefferson perform ance.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
PERSONAL.

c. C. Whitson, a prominent Ta;iziega lawyer, is in the city. J. Cary Thompson has resigned his posi- ton as bookkeeper at Loveman, Joseph and Loeb's and will take charge as manager of the Martin Cracker company.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
VIII Sell Shoes

Sam Ogilvie. who has been day gateman at the Union depot for several years, has resigned his position and gone on the road for Memphis shoe house. He will travel in Texas and the west. Joe Rencher the night gateman. takes Ogilvie's place as day gateman. night gateman has not yet been appointed
The age-herald., 1900-04-04

in regard to his murderer peacefully. sank into an unconscious state from which he never revived.
 The physician thought it best not to give out the dying statement it could be used in the administration of justice to better effect if kept secret until the trials of the mLrderers.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04

bhD mo N TNTC LdIgeSL ana OIutSt FIJI ] H Al | D house in the south
 Twenty years in business. Crayon Water Color, Pastel, Sepia-all kinds-from $1 % up. Jobbers in frames, always in stock
 Solar Prints and Art Material at q low price. Agents should write al once for big inducements. Enclose stamp for reply Residence, Store and Studio, Parker Sta ton. Woodlawn. HELM PORTRAIT co, F. o. Box g. Birmingham. Ala. 2-17-Gm
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
MINIMUM RATE
 FIXED AT 2 CENTS
Theatrical and Other Companies
 Effected by Change.
WILL LET THE CONTRACT
February Earnings of Southern Roads MT. Green Will Leave for Wash ington Friday to Assume
 New Ofice-Personal

Ihe Southern rate committee has modi- fled the rates applying to theatrical com E1nies, base ball clubs, concert companies brass bands, glee clubs, football teams and other organizations or societies travel ing in a body. Notice to this effect was re- ceived here yesterday by passenger agents of tho different roads. The new rate Which goes into effect on May l. 1900, fixes minimum rate of two cents per mile draveted, regardless o1 the number of persons in the party, provided it Is not less than ten The rules now in force al- low rate of two cents a mile for parties Of from ten to twenty persons, one and three-quarter cents per mile for parties of from twenty to thirty-five persons, and one and one-haf cents per mile for par ties of tlnrty-six or more persons The cir cular received yesterday reads as follows
 Circular No. 602 and all previous circu- lars relative to rates for theatrical oper- atie and concert companies, glee clubs, brass bands, base ball cluas football teams etc, are hereby cancelled. Enec- tive with the close of the days business, April 30 190o"
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
May Rest Beside KIrsIey


 The remains were removed to the under taking rooms of Goudin and Loy in Twen- ty-first street. but yet no arrangements have been made for the funeral: but it has been Suggested that the body of the once brave officer be laid beside that of his brave companion and let them lie in death as they walked in life, side by side When made the targets for assassins' bull lets they stuck to each other and stood their ground. and they will probably rest in peace together.
 The city will be asked to appropriate a sufficient sum for the erection of a fitting monument over their graves. and if the re- quest is not granted public subscription for that purpose will be started.
 The direct cause of Officer Adams death was pneumonia resulting from the wound just below his left shoulder.
 Best Medical Attention
 He was given the closest of medical att tention but to no avail Dr. Whelan, the city physician, stayed by his side day and night and attended to his every want When dangerous symptoms began to ap- pear he called into consultation Drs. George s. Brown, R. V. Mobey and several of the most prominent physicians in the city. Re- newed efforts were made to save the un- fortunate man, but Dr. Whelan had done all that could be done. and the brave off, cer's strength finally ebbed away. His Record J. H. Adams was elected to the police force July 20, 1899, as supernumerary 80. 2, to take the place of the late Officer W. D. Perdue, who was found dead in his bed. On February g another vacancy occurred and he was elected regular patrolmaa Nc. 3i.
 Chief Austin when told of the death last night was greatly grieved. He spoke of Adams as one of his best men, and an off, cer in whom he had absolute casedence. He was never known to shirk duty nor fear a foe.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04

The Great Glacier of the SellSirks. one of the largest of the Worlds Ice Fie Ids Reached by the Canadian Pacific Railway, 90 hours from Washington. Apply w. w. Merkle, 1229 Penn sylvania Ave, Washington. 0. G. Osborn. 129 E. Balti- more St, Baltimore. H. Me
 Murtrie, e29-63f Cliestuut St, Philadelphia.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04

'He that lives well Is net ignorant" He knows that Hoods Sarsaparilla will keen him in health.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
Fine, pure tobacco and no flavor make Texie Cigar a magnificent smoke.

ATTENTION, ELKS. Meet tonight at 8 o'clock sharp, Elks' Hall, to attend Masonic fair in a body. ID. EDWARD DRENNEN,
 Exalted Ruler.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
MMMNxss,.e

has no equal for it's we'll defined purposes of aiding the convaleseent, the weak, the mother ir recovering health, strength, appetite. Made only by the Anheuser- Busch Brewing Assn, St. Louis U s. A. Sold by all druggists. Meyer-Marx Co.,, wholesale dealers, Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
Will Let Contract

VIII fset COntract
 The Louisville and Nashville Railroad company will let the contract for construct ing the branch road from Nedowaf1 to Cam den one day this week. This branch runs rom Nedowah, on the Repton branch of the Louisville and Nashville to Camden, q distance Of about twenty miles Bids have been submitted and 1t is understood that the contract will be let tomorrow
 Iraii1c Manager Fletcher. of the Kansas City MemphisAand Birmingham, is reported to be seriously il1 at his home in Kansas Chy. ''He recently returned home from f1orida, where he had been for his health.
 February Earnings
 The following southern roads have re- ported earnings for the month of February: Alabama Great Southern-Gross earnings, s63,6i5; increase $32Oii.
 Central of Georgia-Gross earnings. $569.- O39 increase. $121 ,1G2
 Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pa cific-Gross earnings, $392, ,194 increase $69,- 79S.
 Southern Railway-Gross earnings, $2,- 553,936 increase, s494 1921.
 Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern-Gross earnings, $29,S3l; increase, $i621.i
 Georgia Railroad-Gross earnings, $151, ,973; increase, $30,o31.
 Personal
 Lincoln Green, recently appointed as- sistant general manager of the Southern railway, will leave for Washington Friday morning to assume charge of his new office. George R. T-owder hts successor, will arrive in Birmingham tomorrow to take charge of this division
 J. G. Graham, soliciting agent of the Southern railway at New Orleans, is in the city. MT. Graham took charge of the New Orleans office on tine 1st of April in place of J. Linde, who resigned.
 s. l.. Parrott. travelling passenger agent of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton. at Atlanta, was in the city yesterday. c. HI. Ford, southeastern freight and passenger agent of the Texas and Pa cific at Atlanta, was in the city yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10
TROUBLES OF TOILHRS
More Testimony Heard by the In
dustrial Commission.
Further Enquiry Into Complaints
Against the Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad Company The
Methods of Coal Mining Concerns
Taken Up-A Summary of Evidence.

After the examination OF Superintendent
yietch of the Philadelphia and Reading
Coal and Iron Company, the Industrial
Commission yesterday afternoon heard
testimony offered by E. E. LOOMS, Super
intendent of the mining department of the
Delaware and Lackawanna Mining and
Railroad Company operating in the Lehigh
district of Pennsylvania
During the morning session the com
mission examined Ezra Hughes, a dis
charged employe of the Philadelphia and
service of the company for reasons which
he could not tell r. c. Luther, General
Superintendent OF the Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron Company, then tes-
tilted. He said that his company did not
recognize labor unions and he gave in
formation concerning the rates of wages
paid TO employees, the number employed.
md the amounts of coal shipped. Super
intendent Veitch. OF the underground de-
partments OF this company, substantiated
what his superior said.
The hearing is relative TO the inyesti-
cations being made by the Industrial Com
mission on the transportation questions
ana CONDITIONS OF ldDoT ana cailital en-
ployed in the same. This particular en-
quiry is for the benefit of proposed legisla-
ton affecting railway labor. and the Phila-
delphia and Reading Railroad was Sc
lected for investigation by reason of COM
plants made by discharged employees of
the company Then again the railroads
and coal mining companies are so closely
connected in Pennsylvania that an inves-
tigation of both was in order and served
TO accomplish two duties Of the commits
sion at once.
Mr.. Loomis gave many statistics showing
the output of the plants controlled by his
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10
NO PAIN, TRlFHhG=sXPENSE.
A simple, HarmIess$R< medy for the
Cure of Piles.

person contracts a cold, pneumonia.
rheumatism, and pleurisy from exposure;
dyspepsia and liver troubles from dietary
errors. and the causes of most diseases
are easily traceable, but although piles
and rectal troubles are as common as any
of these, the cause is obscure.
Violent exertion, as i'm lifting some
times produces them and sedantary
occupation is by some supposed to be a
predisposing cause. but as a rule piles
and rectal troubles appear without APP
parent provocation-
There are many pile salves and ONT
ments which give temporary relief, and
when these fail the patient If he can af
ford the expense and is willing to take
the risk. has resource to a surgical oper
alton. But there is one remedy which
gives immediate relief and the regular
use of which will bring about permanent
cure. and that is the well-known Pyra-
mid Pile Cure.
In long standing cases the Pyramid has
proven to be the only cure except a dan
gerous and exceedingly painful surgical
operation. and its advantages over any
kind of operation are many. as it is pain
less. causes no interference with daily oc
cupation. and. being in The form of sup
pository. is always convenient and ready
for use
The Pyramid Pile Cure is an effective
combination of soothing oils and antisep-
tic acids 1t contains no cocaine nor
nerve destroying opiates. and. unlike most
pile salves. contains no bichioride of mer-
curry nor any poisonous injurious drug of
any kind.
All druggists sell the Pyramid Pile Cure
at 80 cents for a complete treatment of
the suppositories
4 little book on cause and cure of piles
will be mailed free by addressing Pyamid
Drug Company, Marshall, Mich.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10

company, and gave the rates of wages paid
TO the employees. He stated that the min
ers received from 81 to s. per day, ac-
cording to the amount of coal cut He
stated that the royalties paid by the COM
pany on leased mining land was governed
by the amount of coal extracted. The roy
alties paid are from to So cents per ton.
The sale of powder TO the miners was
taken up. Mr. Loomis declined to talk
regarding other departments or sections of
his company than the one of which he is
superintendent. He admitted that his COM
pany did not recognize labor unions.
The next witness examined was c. R
Marcy. General Superintendent of the Raub
Coal Company of LuZern. Mr. Marcy
stated that his company had operated many
years. The coal mined by it is shipped to
various cities of the United States, as di-
rected by New York firm, who purchases
it at market prices. This matter was
discussed at length.
Mr.. Ratchford of the Commission, asked
if the Raub Company sold its coal, taking
60 per cent, and allowing the New York
firm 40 per cent Mr. Marcy replied that
II did not He said that at the mines
the company received now S237 for an
thracite stove coal. The employees of the
company were paid at the rate of 80 cents
per ton for mining ii. Few miners worked
a full day OF ten hours Mr.. Marcy said
that some of the employees of the Raub
Company were labor union men and some
were not. The question OF the morality
of the miners was discussed at length.
The Commission went into executive ses-
sion at the conclusion of Mr.. Marcy's tes-
timony. The alleged combination of coal
mining companies and the complaints of
the Brotherhood of Railway Train
men against the Philadelphia and Reading
Railroad were considered.
Directly after the executive session
Charles Heebner, counsel for the Phila-
delphia and Reading Railway Company
made a signed statement, which read as
follows:
THE Commission has given this company
full opportunity to be heard by witnesses
on its behalf on the questions raised by
the testimony given before the Commits
sion at its sessions this week, by the
Brotherhood of Railway Tralnmen. but the
company has no testimony to offer on the
subject at this time"
While in executive session the Commits
sion passed the following resolution:
Resolved That George Clapperton, of Grand
Rapids Mich. is hereby appointed expert agent
Of the Industrial Commission, and directed TO
investigate and report to as the comparative
amounts OF State taxes collected by ten States OF
the Union, from corporations organized under
their laws and from foreign corporations doing
business within their borders he is also directed
to report such future information relative TO the
laws and systems Of taxing corporations Of the
said States may be Of interest TO the Com
mission.