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The age-herald., 1900-05-02
PROTECTION FOR
 SOUTH HIGHLANDS
Fire Station at Five Points Has
 Been installed.
EQUIPMENT FIRST CLASS
Steamer and Hose Wagon in Charge of Seven Men Under Foreman Ben nett-Will be Known as
 Station No. 8

Birmingham has now three fully equipped fire department stations instead of two as heretofore. The South Highland engine house near Five Points has been com pleted, and on yesterday an engine and a hose wagon were stationed there. Fore man A. V. Bennett was detached from the Southside station and placed in command at the new station, and seven men were assigned to do duty under him there. Only four men are new appointees, the others being transfers from the southside com- pany.
 The engine heretofore in service at the Southside station was transferred to the new station, and the reserve engine was put in service in it's stead. Foreman Sum- mers is in command at the southside house. The Five Points company will re- spond to all calls on the South High lands but will not come down town, on first alarm, further than the foot of the hill
 Chief Mullin reports the new engine house as well built and we'll appointed. It did not cost the city much money, but it is in all respects adequate to the needs of the department.
 The engine houses are numbered as fol- lows Headquarters at city hall, No. l; southside, No ?; and Five Points-South Highlands-No. 3.
The age-herald., 1900-05-02
STATE CONVENTIO
Populists Will Meet at Auditorium at
 Noon Today

The state populist convention will meet at the Auditorium at noon today.
 Dr. G. B. Grove, chairman of the state committee, could not be seen yesterday, but he stated some time ago that the con vention would put out a state ticket. It is also stated that the convention will en- dorse the dispensary law and make that one of the principal issues of the present campaign.
 Several delegates ot the convention ar rived in the city last night, but inquiries failed to bring out the names of any can didates for state officers.
The age-herald., 1900-05-02
COULDN'T KEEP 1T.

We cannot keep Grape-Nuts food in the house. It goes so fast I have to hide it, because the children love it so. It is just the food I have been looking Cor ever so long; something that do not have to Stop to prepare and still Is nourinshing. Wish- ing you all the success you deserve" Mary Y. Margeson, 80 Lincoln St., Winthrop, Mass
 Grape-Nuts is the most scientifically made food on the market. It is perfectly and completely cooked at the factory and can be served at an instant's notice. either with rich cold cream, or with hot milk if a hot dish is desired. When milk or water are used, a little sugar should be added, but when cold cream is used alone the natural grape sugar, which can be seen glistening the granules, Is sufficiently sweet to satisfy the palate. This grape sugar is not poured over the granules, as some people think, but exudeS from the granules in the process of manufacture, when the starch of the grains is changed from starch to grape sugar by the process of manufacture. This. in effect, is the first act of digestion; therefore, Grape-Nuts Food is pre-digested and Is most perfectly assimilated by the very weakest stomach.
 Made at the pure food factories of the Postum Cereal Co.,, Ltd, Battle Creek, Mich.
The age-herald., 1900-05-02
COLLECTIONS s
At City Hall for the Month of April
 Were Good

Collections at the City hall for the month of April were very good. according to the reports of the city officials.
 The police court yielded revenue of more than s2,0O0, almost a sufficient amount to cover the police appropriation, besides the credit to the street department of large number of prisoners at 50 cents per day.
 License, Street and Poll Tax Collector A. A. Gambill reports collections for the month as follows:
 License .s...s s.....'... .slo, io5 53 Street taxes ........ ......''.. coco. l,z4z.UC sAal taxes ,,..,.,. ,.....,. .,,........ S09 50
 IOlal 'n..'.'.s s'''.s.s sss.''''''' .Alo,ofl t3
 Fifty-five building permits, the largest number ever issued during any previous month, were issued by Chief Mulin of the fire department. The aggregate value of the buildings to be erected under the per mits was nearly $15O,oOO.
 Collections in the other departments of the city were above the average and the city treasury is carrying a considerable balance.
The age-herald., 1900-05-02
Asheville Gets the College

Asheville, N. C., May 1.-J. A. Nichols. president of the Asheville board of trade, said tonight that the negotiations which have been pending for some time have been closed. locating in Asheville the smaller session of the Peabody Normal college of Nashville, Tenn.
The age-herald., 1900-05-02
THERE ARE WIEgS

and wines, some tempting to the taste and others an undeclinable challenge to total abstinence Pure wines alone have a claim for table honors For family con- sumption there is nothing more acceptable than our list of the most popular imported and domestic brands, carefully selected and properly bottled trial suffices to prove everything.
 Try our Samuels Whisky, bottled in bond. None better.
 SOLOMON 6 LEVI,
 192S-1930 First Ave- Phone 1012.
The age-herald., 1900-05-02
MemorIalIzed the sundesrat.

Berlin. May 1.-The imperial agricultural council has memorialized the bundesrath and the reichstag, reiterating the sanitary and economic arguments against modify ing the meat ard inspectiea hf0
The age-herald., 1900-05-02
c. A. K. Encampment

The annual encampment of the Alabama division of the Grand Army of the Repub lie will be held at Cullman tomorrow and Friday. The local post will be represented by a strong delegation, which will go to that place this afternoon.
The age-herald., 1900-05-02

Professor James J. White, principal of the University High school on the South Highlands, will have associated with him the coming session, Professor M Blair Dickerson, A. B. of Hampden Sidney col lege, and A. B. M. A. of the University of Virginia.
The age-herald., 1900-05-02
Pati olmen and Officers

By a unanimous vote Lieutenant Donald son and Desk Sergeant Rowlette were also reelected, after which the election of pa trolmen was taken up resulting as fol- lows:
 Badge No. l. J. S. Johnston; badge Mo- ?, w. P. Walton; badge No. 3, A. D. Brown; badge No. 4, Martin Eagin; badge No. 5. G. E. Devine; badge No. 6, G. H. Bodeker; badge No. z, G. w. Armstrong badge No. S. H. T. Culpepper; badge No. g. W. A. Disheroon; badge No. 10, w. J. McDonald badge No. Il, J. S. Oldham; badge No. 12. R. H. McCullom; badge No. B, G. w. Kirkley (deceased) badge No. IA, J. M. Nix; badge No. 15, J. M. Langs- ton; badge No. 16, T. z. Hagood; badge No. F, R. H. Patton; badge No. IS, J. H. Mullen; badge No. 19. s. A. Hamilton; badge No. 20, J. B. Cole; badge No. 21, w J. Thompson; badge No. g J. I. Mcknight badge No. g, T. J. Shirley; badge No. 24, F. P. Gray; badge No. 9, W. J. Leitch badge No. 26. J. T. f McDaniel i; badge No. P, J. W. Reese; badge No. 2S. J. H. Cunningham; badge No. 29, J. E. Burke; badge No 30, M. c. Veitch; badge No. s1, J. H. Whaley; badge No B. J. F. Ritchie; badge No. 8. J. D. Bryan; badge No. 94. J. IT. Adams (deceased); badge No. 5, J. N. Byers; badge No. 36, G. W.Walton badge No. 97, W. H. Baker; badge No 3S, w. E. Murphy; badge No. s. Hugh Fully; supernumerary No. 1, w. H. Smith, su- merary No 3, L. P. Mckinney; patrol dri- yer, J. H. Mingea.
 The meeting of the board was harmoni- ous, and the new men elected were satis- factory to every member and are known to be good material.
 The retiring chairman has served faith fully, and enjoys the confidence and es- teem of the entire board MT McCary, the new chairman, is prominent business man, and his election will give general sat. isfaction
The age-herald., 1900-05-02
WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance it may be best to render it promptly, but one should remember to use even the most perfect remedies only when needed. The best and most simple and gentle remedy is the Syrup of Figs.
The age-herald., 1900-05-02
Forecast for Alabama

Washington, May l.-Forecast for Ala bama: Generally fair Wednesday and Thursday; winds becoming fresh and northerly.
The age-herald., 1900-05-02

Miss Lutie C. Jones of Woodbury, Tenn, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ira l.. Arm strong. She will leave this morning for Pensacola, Fla, where she will visit fri
The age-herald., 1900-05-02
BID FOR 100000
 TONS OF PIG IRON
Said to Have Been Received by
 the Tennessee Company,
COULD NOT BE CONFIRMED
Sless Company Books a Big Order The Local Iron Situation-Repub- lie Company Begins Policy
 of Retrenchment

A telegram from Cincinnati late yester- day afternoon stated that the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Coal company had received bid for 100000 tons of pig iron for delivery during the next nine months, and the opin- ion prevailed that the company would ac- cept the offer. The price to be paid was not stated.
 Efforts to confirm the report were made last night, but officials of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Coal company with author ity to speak could not be found A report had been in circulation here for a day or two to the effect that the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company had received offers for large amount of iron, but this had not been confirmed.
 The company last week booked an order for 25,O0O tons of export iron to be delivered the latter part of the year.
 The Sloss-Shefeld Steel and Iron com pany booked an order for 25,00O tons of pig iron a day two ago for delivery within the next few months. The sale was made at present market quotations.
 Socks Are Low
 The stocks of foundry iron on the local furnace yards are very low and the ship ments continue equal to the output. There is a slight accumulation of lower grades of iron, but this does not amount to much. The furnaces in this district turned out a greater percentage of low grade iron dur ing the latter part of the winter and early spring than is customary on account of the inferior quality of ores they were forced to use. The severe winter followed fhA being operated to their full capacity, and this necessitated the purchase of ores from smaller operators, who did not have their mines equipped with washers, or if they had washers, they were of old patterns and ill-suited for the work.
 The good weather of the last week or two has enabled the companies to start up their mines on full time, and they will not be troubled much longer with poor ores. In the face of this condition, however, the ac- emulation of irons of the lower grade is very small.
 Polica of Retrenchment
 News was received in the city yesterday that the Republic Iron and Steel company has begun a policy of retrenchment, and as a result number of employees have been notified that they cant be guaranteed work.
 The district treasurer at Youngstown, O., resigned few days ago, and the office was immediately abolished. A number of en- ployees at that place have been discharged, and it is reported that tbs company has notified the employees in the sheet mill that they cannot be guaranteed work since the formation of the sheet trust.
The age-herald., 1900-05-02

Good luck grows not on bushes," but good health is assured if you take Hood 8 Sarsaparilla.
The age-herald., 1900-05-02
Advertise in the Age-Herald.

Mississippi River Shrimps from New Orleans, at the Al bert Restaurant, 2I3 N. 2Oth street.
The age-herald., 1900-05-02

Highest temperature, 80; lowest tempera- ture, 67; average temperature, "A.
 BEN. M. JACOBS, Station Agent. U. S. Weather Bureau.
The age-herald., 1900-05-02
PERSONAL.

MT. and Mrs. Frank Norris have taken a cottage at Cleveland for the summer.
The age-herald., 1900-05-02
HE WEATHER

Birmingham, May l, 1900. 1 Local observations during the A hours ending p. m., Central time:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-22

the church Rev. Joseph Freeman entered
upon the work Of the pastoratp, and on
June 4, 1910, "The Baptist Society in
Brattleboro East Village" was incorporat-
ed. A church building, erected on the
corner of Elliot and Church streets at a
cost of S2700 wa dedicated March 3, 1871.
Rev. j. G. Foster came to the pastorate in
January, 1913 His first years salary was
$500, with the stipulation "lf it can be
raised" He actually received Sl0G37,
part of which was in rent, stoves, wood,
etc.
From 1912 to 1S49 the church was aided
by the Vermont Baptist convention TO the
amount of $3.50 Within the same time
the church paid in benevolences from 5000
to 500 During the same period par
sonage was built at cost of $1,000. The
church building was remodeled at a cost
Of $500 in 1852. Rev. Mr. Foster contin-
ued in the psstorate until 1856 He was
succeeded by Rev. p L. Adams, and he in
turn by Rev. Mark Carpenter from 1859 TO
1864
Passing over the pastorates Of Rev. Al
den Sherwin and Rev. II II. Peabody we
come to a period OF unparalleled growth
and prosperity. Rev. S H. Matteson came
to the pastorate June 8, 1869, and letter
to the association Sept. IT, 1870, reported
a revival of interest with A additions to
the church. On Dec. IS, following. the
new church, built at cost of $50, 900,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-22

voted to redeem the pledges made toward
eliminating the church debt so that the
church might begin the new year free from
debt.
Following the sermon was the singing
of the anniversary hymn, written by Mrs.
Jennie G. S. Smith to the tune of clam
burg" from which the first two lines are
quoted above. Dr. Marble then read let
tiers of congratulation from four former
pastors, Rev. George B. Cow of Pough-
keepsie, n Y, Rev. f. K. Tower of Provi-
dence, R. l., Rev. F. j. Parry of Water
bury, Conn, and Rev. L. D. Temple of
Pennington, n. j.
The theme of Rev. Dr. Marbles sermon
was "Sixty Years of Church Life" and
the text ZeChaTiah ", 6: "NOt by might,
nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the
Lord of Hosts" The first part of the
sermon quoted to some extent a historical
sermon preached by Rev. DR.. j. G. Foster
in 1870, when the present church edifce
was dedicated. In that sermon it was said
that in ITO an aged Baptist minister
named Whipple came here from Groton,
Conn. He lived "over West river and oc-
casionally held meetings in his house and
frequently preached in Guilford and Hall
fax. These were doubtless among the
earliest religious meetings held in this vi
cinity. The first settled minister was Rev.
Abner Reeve, who began his labors near
the West village in the same year that Rev.
Mr.. Whipple began preaching nearer the
Connecticut river. In April, 1772, Dea
Jonathan Pierce moved here from Nor
witch, Conn. His daughter Esther was
probably the first person baptized in town.
The ordinance was administered in the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-22

Sixty years of church life. Sixty
wears of religious progress, Not by might,
nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the
Lord of Hosts. GLOW blest the story of
the years, laden with hopes and fraught
with fears" With sentiments like these
filling their hearts and minds the members
of the Baptist denomination in Bratteboro
observed last Sunday the Goth anniversary
of their church and Sunday school-Organ.
izations the fruits of whose work bear tes-
timony to the part they have taken in
maintaining and building up the moral
and religious strength of the town and
community. But the Baptists were not
alone in their celebration. The members
of other denominations in the town, re-
ioicing in the good work which this church
has accomplished, joined in the observance
by attending and participating in the ser
vices
At the morning service, which was held
at the usual hour, Rev. F. f. Marble, pas
tor of the church, preached a specially in
teresting historical sermon, from which
extracts are here given. The pulpit was
striking in its decorations, which consisted
of ferns, evergreen, laurel, syringas, daisies
and other cut flowers On the left was
the date 1910 and on the right the date
1900 in gilt Roman numerals. A silver
offering was made with a view to an indi-
vidual communion service, more than a
sufficient amount being given. 1t was
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-22

which was followed by an anthem by the
choir, which consisted OF a chorus of 10
voices, including members of several
church chOits in town. The Scripture les
son WAS by Rev. + Q. s. Osgood of the
Unitarian church, and the opening prayer
was by Rev IL. r. Miles of the Congrega-
tiona church The theme of the service
was "Sixty Years of Religious Progress"
not merely in the Baptist church, but in
all churches. Mr.. Miles spoke of the pro-
gress in dottrinal belief, calling attention
to the outgrowth OF the old controversies
aud doclrinal beliefs and disbelefs Rev.
j. II. Babbitt. of the Congregational
church of West Brattleboro, spoke of the
progress in methods of work. showing a
wonderful broadening out in this respect
At this point the choir sang 1.-THE Heav-
ems are Telling from Haydn's Creation"
which was eXcelleutlY rendered and was
one of the pleasing features of the program.
Owing to slight accident Rev X. F.
Lowe, of the Methodist church, who was
to speak upon the progress in Christian
unity, was unable 20 be present He sent
his paper, however, and it was read by
Rev. Dr. Marble. II noted a kindly and
cordial feeling between different denomi-
nations, that did not exist 90 years ago.
The progress in public morality was spoken
of by Rev. Mr.. Osgood, who found a much
higher standard in public morals through
the influence OF the churches and their
auxiliary organizations.
In his prophecy Of the present DR.. Mar
BILE noted the tremendous energy with
which religion is girding itself for the re-
demption OF the race. After another Sc
lection by the choir Rev. MI Babbitt gave
thanks and pronounced the benediction,
and the service closed with the "Haleu-
JAIL from Messiah" by Prof. Cramer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-22

Connecticut river.
In 1888 an unsuccessful attempt was
made to gather together the scattered Bap-
lists of the town and effect an organiza-
ton. On April 2, 1910, through the eff
forts OF Rev. Emerson Andrews, an evan
gelist, who held meetings in the Methodist
chapel on Canal street, it was voted to or.
ganize Baptist church to be called "The
First Baptist church of Christ in Bratte
boro, East Village" The records were
made by Jacob Estey as clerk, and 20
names were subscribed. On April 8 it was
voted, as the Methodsts wanted their chap
ell, to engage Mr. Wheeler's hall, which
was in the second story of building
which stood where A. V. Cox's store now
is. The church was received into the
Windham county association at meeting
held in Wilmington in 1910.
Three weeks after the organization of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-22
VERMONT LOAN & TRUST CO.,
PLUMBING and
STEAM HEATING.

Are you aware that the prices for Plumbing
and Steam ating Material have tskraa
GREAT BIG TUMBLE in the last few days
all the way from 70 to 100 per cent. Arr
you also aware that any good you buy Of ue
in that line will be at the lowest possible
pricesg have no big stock bought when
goods were the highest TO ask you 10 pay for.
Quotations viii be for imme ia;e acceptance
as.prices ar going TO be still lower. Nou NllI
make no mistake in seeing me before you h.D
can save you money.
SPRINkLERS
4 quarts, % cents
6 " 80
S " 45
10 g." so "
JOHN CALVIN,
53 Main ST., BratIIehOro, VI
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Just a moment
OF your time, please.

You have tried all sorts of cof-
fee, of course everybody has.
Are we not safe in feeling GER
tain that you have been dissat-
isfied with almost every brand
you have "tried"? There NAV
be a possible exception our
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which, we believe, has never
been found wanting. If you've
never used WHITE HOUSE,
perhaps yOu'll be willing to
accept our positive assurance
that it is ALL RIGHT, always
has been, and always will be.
Your grocer sells it in / and 2
lib. tin cans. You can recognize
the package by its handsome
dark blue and gold label, with
the cut of the White House, at
Washington, prominently dis
played.
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The report Of the exercises in the Sun
day school is given elsewhere in this
paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-22
SIXTY YEARS OF CHURCH LIFE.
Anniversary Celebration of Baptist Church.

Historical Gifts Since 1860 Amounting
746Un Which
Joined.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-10
DoG WITH A WOODEN LEG.

In Milton. Conn. there is a dog with a
wooden leg. lie is keen-eyed fox terrier,
hardly a year old, and his name is Nat.
The lttle animal came 20 grief on July !.
when he fell from the rear porch to the
ground. a distance OF fourteen feet. When
Nat was picked up Il was found that he
was suffering great pain, and two sur
geons were at once sent for. They found
that the poor animals right foreleg was
broken, and said that he would never get
well so they advised that he be shot The
little boy and girl who owned Nat plead
ed so earnestlv for the dogs life, how
ever TINT ttIe doctors gave him one more
chance. and looked after him as carefully
as IL he had been human. When Nat fn-
ally got we'll, after a long spell OF sick
ness. he found that he had wooden leg
carefully fitted to the stump and kept IN
place by sort of padded harness
At first the animal refused TO move, not
Knowing what to make OF the strange
gear but. finding II impossible TO turn
il loose" he resolved 90 make the most
of what he evidently considered bad
bargain and now stumps sturdily around
his present quarters.
The skin has grown firmly around the
wooden stump whore IL Joins, and the
stump has evidently become accustomed
To its surroundings. and, as for Nat. he
'hops and goes lightly" around the con-
fines of the spacious grounds and ken
mel of his owner. awaiting the advent ot
a new cork leg, which his proud owners
have ordered for him.