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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31

cloth is fairly concealed, however, by
the broad inner facing of ermine.
Ermine forms the very high collar.
The sleeves have cuffs in stitched red
cloth. This mode of jacket is pecu-
liarly chic and may be reproduced
IN any combination of colors or ma
terials,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
Benefits of New Foods.

The introduction of new foods is an
excellent plan for both the health and
commercial prosperity of nation.
Nearly all of what are regarded as in
digenous fruits and vegetables have
been imported to us from other lands.
OF the food plants now in use only
pumpkins and a few grapes, plums
and berries were originally found on
the soil.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
An Appalling Pan.

81 see it stated" remarked the
Horse Editor, "that the monarch of
Abyssinia may make trouble for Eng
land in South Africa"
ST don't think" added the Snake
Editor, "that the Abyssinian Monarch
will strike Menelikes for the Beers. -
Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31

to run q couple Of handsome pins
through the brim at the back. Some
of them are attached with a ieweled
bar, which is both novel and effective.
The large blue turquoises, which are
coming into, fashion again, will look
well upon these white hats. =,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
Tuci,ing in High Favor.

Everything is tucked. Silk waists
have long been tucked crosswise,
lengthwise, on the bias and in the
lattice work pattern; cloth has been
subjected to the same process. and so
has filmy chiffon and even velvet,
though it is pity to distort velvet
with tuckihg. --
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
/ NEW YORK; FASHIONS,
"'. --
Designs For Costumes. That Have Be
come Popular in the Metropolis. !
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

NEW YoRK CRY (SpeciaD. The
shape, material and trimming of jack
cts are the topics that are uppermost
in the feminine mind to-day.
Two popular novelties appear in the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
As MANY Colors as loser

As Many Coiors as Joseph's Coat.
There is no shade nor color which
flannel may be dyed which is not made
into shirt waists.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31

sort is apt to pay the searcher for his
trouble. The pearls are common
enough, but generally they are not
larger than q mustard seed, and arc
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
A HISTORIC FORTRESS.

Imposing Ruins That the italian Gov
ernmcnt VIII Restore and Preserve.
The imposing ruins of the famous
CASTILLO Carpinets near Reggie dem.
lila, the Canossa Of once on time,
perched on precipitous rocks, were to
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
s'DEEIuoRY" MussEL WITH BLANKS CUT
OUT.

buttons, the big buttons, sometimes
as big as t. silver dollar, that are used
on womcn's cloalKs, cuff buttons,
mother -of-pearl arabeslues with which
brushes and combs are to he inlaih,
backs OF pockei-knives, shirt studs,
cheap scarf pins, buckles. ear rings.
bracelets aud even finger rings. IT
requires cloac examination by an ex-
pert TO tell this mother.of-pearl from
the genuine South Sea article, aud
there is practically no difference in
structure or appearance.
The most picturesque feature OF the
industry is the constant looking for
pearls. phousands upon thousands
OF CLAIMS are opened and examined
enrefulIy for every fair pearl that is
discovered, yet find Of almost any
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31

SEEMINGLY MrnEGNABLE POSITION The BRITISH AssALED
is such mpregnabe positions this
the fight Coeno
unscabe h
which 70
drag the qua up the rocky slope.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31

va a'ueless. Not infrequently, one is
fouuo mat will fetch in its raw state
from "a to SO, and instances are
many of even greater treasure troves.
Mussels are obtained with various
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
SPECIAL SERMON
To Ladies Will be Delivered by pr
 Robertson

This afternoon at 3:15 o'clock at the Gen. tral Presbyterian church pr. George F. Robertson will deliver d special sermon to ladies only, and ladies, young and old, of all denominations are invited to be present. The pastors of this city are also invited. While this service is being held the men will hold prayer meeting in the lecture room.
 Last night Dr. Robertson preached what might be termed a closing exhortation to the church members to do their duty, and the remaining services will be devoted to efforts to bring the unconverted into the church.
 The text last night was "He that winneth souls is wse." The sermon stirred many of those present to the very depth and brought number forward ito the altar.
 This series of services, which have proven so profitable to the church, will be con- cluded Friday. Until then services will be held each afternoon at 3:15 and at 7:45 at night.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
GOVERNMENT SENDS
 A SPECIAL AGENT To Gather Statistics of the Bir-
 mingham District FOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR James F. Tucker the Representative is Already at Work on His Schedules
 Compilation Will be Thor
 ough and Comprehensive
FOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

James F. Tucker special agent of the United States Department of Labor, is 1T the city for the purpose of compiling for the government the statistics of Birming- ham and general information relating to rlns immediate section.
 Mir Tucker called yesterday on Mayor Drennen Treasurer Eustis and other city officials for such information as they could furnish him, and Is now at work on his schedules. The report Will be very thor oush and comprehensive, and will be of great vaiue to the department as we'll as to the people of the Birmingham district and all who are interested In its develop ment.
 Among the subjects to be covered are the police department the information to be furnished by Chief Austin; the fire de- partment, the information to be furnished by Chief Mullin; the health department through County Health Officer Barclay; public charities, through the mayor; streets, parks and drainage, through City Engineer kendrtck schools and libraries, through Superintendent Phillips; municipal finances, through City Treasurer Eustis.
 Mir. Fuckers work is entirely independ- enE of the census soon to be taken, and will engage his attention during the entire week.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
GOOD WOMAN GONE
Mrs. Wesley M. Smith Died Early Yes
 terday Morning

Mrs Wesley M. Smith died suddenly at the family residence, in South Nineteenth street, at 8 o'clock yesterday morning. Mrs. Smith had been a great sufferer from asthmatic troubles for several weeks, but there was no anticipation of an early fatal termination of her ailment. Sunday night, however, she suffered great distress from sudden attack of heart failure, and the sad end soon came.
 Mrs. Smith came to Birmingham from Brandon, Miss, twelve years ago, and has resided here ever since. She was a cousin of the great planter, Richardson of 'Missis- sippi, the largest single grower of cotton in the world. It Is understood that the in terment will take place at Brandon.
 Mrs. Smith was member of the South Highlands Presbyterian church, and was gifted with many noble Christian virtues. Her death causes great regret on the South Highla ndS
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
REPORTED PROGRESS
Committee to Raise Funds for German
 Evangelical Church

At business meeting of the German Evangelical church held Sunday the conn mlttees appointed to raise funds for the new church ioui1ding repor1ed progress and the following building committee was ap- pednted Erwin Schillirger, C. T. Rainbow, Henry Bethrens, George Rube and Adolph Brandt. The presidenE of the congrega- tion, pr. T. A. Kleos, and the pastor, Rev. Dr. Bretz, were named as ex-officio mem- bers.
 The next business meeting will be held on the first Sunday in April, and it is ex- pected that the work of building will be commenced soon thereafter.
 The new edifice is to be located on the southeast corner of Twenty-ffrst street and Avenue F, and is to cost $10,0O0. The site is already paid for, and 1t Is thought that by the time the new house of worship shall be completed the requisite amount will have been raised to pay for the structure.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
MARCH TERM OF
 FEDERAL COURT Called to Order and Grand Jury
 Organized. JUDGE BRUCE PRESIDING
BRUCE PRESI0ING G
Criminal Court Took Up the Capital Docket-Addie Henderson, Color ed, Charged With Murder of
 Her Husband, Acquitted

The march term of the United States court for the southern division of the Northern district of Alabama was organized yesterday, Judge John Bruce, of Montgom- cry, presiding.
 Judge Bruce arrived in the city on the noon train, and after calling the court to order, adjourned until 3 o'clock, at which hour organization was effected. A. L. Moyt. of Jefferson county, was ap- pointed foreman of the grand jury which at once retired to begin its investigations under the direction of Assistant United States District Attorney Peasants.
 Eight names were drawn from the box to complete the panel of the petit jury.
 W. c. McMilan was admitted to practice in the United States courts.
 Court adjourned until 10 o'clock today, when the trial of internal revenue cases left over from the last term will begin. The grand jury spent some time in exam ming witnesses, but will not be ready to re- port to the court before Wednesday.
 Criminal Court
 In the criminal court the capital docket was taken up and jurors for the week were organized as follows:
 Jury No. 1-P. Boyd, D. H. Rogan, J.. W. Salter, J. T. D. May, J. R. Knight, Sam Anderson, Walter Mims, c. M. Walk CT. J. M. Terry, J. w. Herman. Ed Bibb, I. G. Smith. 1 Jury No. 2-E. R. Wood, B. M. Stewart, W. l.. Caston, William Loveless, w. T. Kendrick, William McMillan, L. L. Par sons, A. J. Ellard, J. A. Riddle, Jim Short. George McFerrin, J. L. Beleher. Jury No. 3-J. R. Campbell, George Ashe, Frank Strutch, Peter Stewart, J. A. Groggins. A. J. Sharett, E. H. Anchars, Joe Fields. J. l.. Jolley, c. C. Snider. Addie Henderson. negress charged with murdering her husband by placing poison in his food, was placed on trial, the jury returning verdict of not guilty.
 City Court
 In the city court jurors for the week were organized and the regular docket was taken up. xlj
 Circuit Court
 The bar docket of the circuit court for the spring term beginning March 26 is ready for distribution.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
SENATOR TILLMAN IS
 SLATED FOR A SPEECH
Famous South Carolinian Will Assist in the Dispensary Cause-No Fight to be
 Made This Year.

The friends of the dispensary system who have been holding conferences in the parlors of the Young Mems Christian asso- citation adjourned on February 26, to meet last night. A special committee, with Cap tain James D. Webb as chairman, had been appointed to confer with the sub com mittee of the democratic county executive committee on primary election plan. This subcommittee held a meeting last Satur- day and Captain Webb was present. but owing to the unavoidable absence of one of the members of the subcommittee action was postponed until Wednesday, March [. Captain Webb therefore had nothing def1- mite to report to the dispensary conference. This fact being known to the leading spir- it's of the dispensary movement very few of those who had participated in the for mer meetings were on hand last night.
 J. E. Wilson, who had presided at the last two meetings, was not present, being in New York. The few who were present taTried for a short time and then the meet ing was declared adjourned until Thursday night next. At that time a report from the committee on plans will be made ard the question of launching a dispensary cam- pagn this year will be decided.
 In the mean while the friends of the dis pensary cause have secured United States Senator Ti1lman, the celebrated South Car ohna dispensary champion, for a speech in Birmingham. The date has not been fixed, but Tfllman may be expected sometime In the spring.
 Those who are leading in the dispensary movement are very earnest, but 1t is said by friends of the cause that tine steps being taken now are only initiative. A dispensary man asserted yesterday that there was hardly any possibility of dispensary cam paign this year.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
RECOMMENDATIONS
 WILL BE TAKEN UP
City Council Will Consider Mu- / nicipal Ownership Question.
MAYOR SMILED KN0WINGLl '
Refused to be Interviewed-Sugges That Questions be Referred to Joint Committee from Board
 and Commercial Club

The board of Aldermen, at it's regular
 meeting tomorrow night will probably take
 up the recommendations contained in
 Mayor Drennen's message, touching muni-
 cipal ownership of light and water plants
 and other municipal economies.
 The message making these important
 recommendations was submitted to the
 board at it's meeting on February T. Two meetings have been held since that time, but no action looking to a serious consider
 ation of the subjects discussed has been
 moved or suggested
 It is understood, however, that the recon-
 mendations will be taken up at tomorrow
 nights meeting, and that the matter will be
 referred to special committees.
 Recommendations Referred
 After the reading of the mayors message
 on the 7th ult., on motion of Alderman Alt man, it was filed and ordered to be printed with the reports of the other city officials. Alderman Williams made a motion, which prevailed, referring the several recommen- dations in the message to the various stand ing committees, to be referred to special committees when found necessary. Mayor Drennen was asked yesterday II ne had thought out any plan by which the city might finance a scheme for owning water works and lighting plant. but he declined to. be interviewed on the subject. The expression on his face, however. indi- eated that if he did not have something m his sleeve, he feii reasonably sure of seeing the municipal ownership ball put in motion at tomorrows meeting. Garbage Contract
 Next in importance to the light and wa- | ter questions was, perhaps, the recommen- | dation in favor of the city discontinuing | the garbage service by contract and equip | ing department of its own. The mayor | pointed out that $4, 800 would buy the teams, | and with it's own outfit the city would do | the garbage work much more satisfactorily | than it is done at present. Under the con- | tract system the city pays $500 per month. l The contract calls for twelve double teams with two men each and seven carts, but | the mayor says that the number is hardly | ever complete, and that the complaints | about the way garbage continues 10 mul- | tiply.
 Referring to municipal ownership of light l and water service, a member of the city
 council, close to Mayor Drennen, said yes- | terday that 1t would be a good idea if the I board would appoint special committee | to confer with a special committee from the | Commercial club. and have this Joint com- | mbttee report scheme for financing the measure; he felt sure that the mayor would approve heartily a resolution for a joint | committee of the board and the Commer- oiat club. l., 4 Al
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
EARLE EVANS
Elected Second Lieutenant of the Wood
 lawn Light Infantry

Company A. Woodlawn Light Infantry cancy created by the resignation of Second Lieutenant Greene. A great deal of inter- est was manifested in the election, the friends of each candidate working enthu- siastically for their choice. Thirty-twu votes were cast, of which Earle Evans re- ceived 21 and J. O. Cooper H.
 MT Evans was a member of the compa- ny prior to the Spanish-American war, and volunteered to enlist with his compa- ny, but was rejected on account of his eye sight MT. Cooper served through the war with his company.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
FUNERAL NOTICE.

AM members of Iron MosGde1S Union, No 255 and nrFends are requested to att tend the funeral of George Barton, wfro was accidentally killed the the United States Pipe and Foundry company at noon yesterday Funeral from Baptist church, Bessemer, at 2 o'clock. Dus=1y leaves Birmingham at 12:45.
 JAMES JACOBS, President. !
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
wiIl Gs to Mobile

The Athletic club basket ball team will go to Mobile Friday to play game with the Young Mems Christian association team of that city. The Birmingham team will consist of the same men who played in the Birmingham Nashville game last Friday night The Mobile team comes to Birmingham on the 16th.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06

nNn mB A TIC Largest and oldest EVSt IkfaA ! S house in the south. Twenty years in business. Crayon Water Color. Pastel, Sepa-all kinds-from s1O0 up. JObbers fin frames. always in stock
 Solar Prints and Art Material at a low price. Agents should write at once for big inducements. Enclose stamp for reply. Residence, Store and Studio, Parker Sta- ton, Woodiawn. HELM, PORTRAIT CO, F. O. Box 30, Birmingham. Ala. 2-17-6m
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
more definite information will be obtained within the next day or two.
 Earnings

more definite information will be obtained within the next day or two.
 Earnings
 The Louisville and Nashville has issued its report of earnings for the month of January, and for the first seven months of its fiscal year. The net earnings for Jan uary were $S6S, ,6S2 67, an increase of $272 16 as over the same month of last year. The net earnings of the seven months from July 1, 1899, to January 91, 1900. were 5,7S6, ,92161 an increase over the same period of last year of $1,025, ,53S47
 The directors of the Southern Railway company are scheduled to meet on March g. and it is understood they will declare a dividend of 1A per cent. on the preferred stock. It is stated that without any fur ther increase dn net earnings the dividend on preferred stock for the fiscal year will equal about 4& per cent, compared with Sk per cent. last year.
 The Alabama Great Southern reports gross earnings for January of $1S2,S0S and for the seven months ending January 91. $l,2S4,969, an increase of $24. .167 and $2O6,312 The net earnings for January were S61, ,7OS.
 Links and Pins
 IA rate of one cent a mile traveled has been announced by the railroads &C., count of the reunion of Confederate Veter- ans at Louisville, Ky, about June 1. Tick cts will be on sale May 27, 2S and 29. good to return until June 6. The rate from Bir- mingham to Louisville will be $7.90.
 The annual convention of the Internation- al Association of Ticket Agents will be held in Atlanta Thursday and Friday of this week. After the convention adjourns Friday the members of the association will leave on a special train for a trip through Florida.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
Seeing Is Relieving

To thoroughly understand the laws of re- fraction and to know the science of lens building is to be an optican- A graduate optician at the Birmingham Optical Cem- pany will examine your eyes free. (Rear of Norton's Drugstore.) tue, thu&lsun
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
OIED.

M J. Wolff, at his residence, 6o2 North Nineteenth street, March 5. 1:3o D. m Funeral from residence today at Il a. m. Montgomery papers please copy.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
coo1. SPOTS FOR HOT DAYS.

BANFF Canadian National Park an RpsEies Txc Ssmed ai:cs in ire Clouds. lovely wst1rs aL hisf elevations and the Great Glacier ot .ne &
 yeons frrzpn Niagara. the most attracuve spots n all hmerica for resseexcrs and sightseers Ieacnea M oiiy by the Canadian Pacific Railway OnIsanea .s SIniy Q0 hours from Washington. TOT par g. apply to w. W. Merkie. 1929 Pennsyyana AS;' m,i n.sss Ma: H McMurtrie, 629 Chestnut St', fnha' Fs
The age-herald., 1900-03-06

Highest temperature, CT; lowest tempera- ture, B; average temperature, 60.
 BEN. M. JACOBS, Station Agent, U. s. Weather Bureau.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
Forecast for Alabama

Washington, March 5.-Alabama--Rain Tuesday; Wednesday, fair and solder; fresh southeriy winds, becoming northwesteriy Wednesday.
The age-herald., 1900-03-06
THE WEATHER
onice of Station Agent,

Birmingham, Ala, March 5, 1900. Local observations during the 24 hours ending p. m., Central time:
The age-herald., 1900-03-06

Gelder's restaurant open all night.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18

The Degollada theater, the front O.
which was damaged by the recent
earthquake in Gundslajara. is probably
the most costly and certainly the most
modern OF the clty's great buildings
and it is accorded the distinction oil
being the largest exclusively theatrical
structure on the continent. Its corner
stone was laid in 1856, and although
At the present day 1t Is not entirely
completed, some 100000 have beep
expended in its construction. 1t Is four
stories in height. and covers an area
Of 11,127 square feet. Tho interior
plan Is modelled after the great Pa
risian playhouse. the boxes being ar
ranged in tiers about the three sides
Of the auditorium. while the fourth Is
entirely taken up by the stage. which
has length OF 155 feet by IS In
depth.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18

Coroners' inquests are we'll known
among the Chinese. One of the chief
differences between their system and
ours is that the Chinese doctors never
dissect. In fact, Cinnamon have a per-
feet horror of dissection. There are
few things more absurd than the code
of rules laid down for the Chinese cor
oner. In the first place he is hidden
to make sure that he has a dead body
before he begins his inquest. That,
however, is less ridiculous than it
sounds, for the heather Chinee is tricky
and may demand an inquest on a sham
deceased with view of extorting
money from some one who may be
denounced as having caused his death.
The preposterous part of the code
comes in with regard to the alleged
signs which show the cause of death
If the deceased is supposed to have
been poisoned, rice is put into his
mouth and then taken out and given to
q chicken. Its effect on the fowl de-
cides the question. Most of the other
methods adopted are even more absurd
and fanciful, and as result inquests
in China do very little to prevent
crime.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
For Black Eyes.

1t is often the case that people meet
with accidents and bruises that cause
disfguring and discolorations from
which they suffer not a little embar-
rassment and annoyance. 1t is worth
while to know that there Is simple
remedy. and one quite within the reach
of everyone. Immediately after the
accident, mix an equal quantity OF
capsicum annuum with mucilage made
Of gum arabic. To this add few
drops of glycerine. The bruised sur
face should be carefully cleansed and
dried, then painted all over with the
capsicum preparation. Use a came's-
hair brush and allow it to dry; then
put on the second or third coat as soon
as the first Is entirely absorbed
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-05-18
EVELYN LOUISE LEASE.


There are probably few persons Of
mature years who have not read the
story of the man who put the sick beg
gar upon his best horse in order to
take him to his home and friends. The
beggar suddenly recovered his strength
and rode off with the horse that was
the pride of the desert and the fortune
of his owner. The man called after the
thief and begged him to halt for mo-
ment. Safe from pursuit, he did SO,
when his benefactor implored him new
er to tell how he obtained the horse,
as the incident, If known, might stand
in the way of relief of some honest
beggar who sought charity by the
wayside. Although it is claimed that
the story is very old one, it is just
as applicable to our time as 1t was
when the affair occurred. 1t is the pro-
fessional beggar who makes the most
terrible suffering possible to those who
are too proud, too honest, or too tim
i'd to ask for what they need.