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The age-herald., 1900-01-31
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 The State of Alabama, Jefferson County Joseph H. Woodward vs William H. Woodward and others.-In Chancery, at Birmingham, Ala, Fifth District North western Chancery Division of Alabama, In this cause it being made to appear to the Register by affidavit of J. H. Wood ward, complainant in this cause, that the defendants, William H. Woodward, Solo, mon H. Woodward, Caroline G. Hughes. Hannah B. Irwin, Jessie F. Franzheim, Edwin C. Markham, Alfred W. Markham, Jessie W. Markham, c. H. Booth, Cler- mond W. Woodward, Jessie Mccarthy and Marguerite Woodward, are non-residents of Alabama, and that William H. Woodward resides at Weld, in the state of Maine; Caroline G. Hughes resides at Wheeling, in the state of West Virginia; Solomon H.
 Woodward resides at Providence, in tine state of Rhode Island; Hannah B. Irwin re- sides at Wheeling, in the state of West Virginia; Jessie F. Franzheim resides at Wheeling, in the state of West Virginia; Edwin c. Markham resides at West Plains, in the state of Missouri; AL fred w. Markham resides at West Plains, in the state of Missouri; Jessie w. Mark ham resides at Wheeling, in the state of West Virginia c. H. Booth, Clermond w.
 Woodward, Jessie Mccarthy and Mar guerite Woodward reside in Taylor, in Will liamson county, state of Texas; and fur ther, that. in the belief of said affiant, the defendants are of the age of 21 years, ex- cept Alfred ". Markham, who is under 21, but over II years of age; Jessie w. Mark ham is under IA years of age, and Mar guerbte Woodward is under IA years of age; it is therefore ordered by the Register that publication be made in The Age Herald, a
 newspaper published in the city of Bir- mingham, Ala, once a week for four con secutive weeks, requiring tG1em-the said William H. Woodward, Solomon H. Wood-
 ward, Caroline G. Hughes, Hannah B. IT, win, Jessie F. Franzhem, Edwin c. Mark ham, Alfred w. Markham, Jessie w. Mark ham, c. H. Booth, Clermond w. Wood- ward, Jessie Mccarthy, Marguerite Wood ward-to answer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the 18th day of Feortiary 1900, or in thirty days thereaf- ter decree pro confesso may be taken against them.
 Done at office in Birmingham, Ala, this the 18th day of January, 1900.
 w. c. GARRETT, 1-17-wed-4t Register.
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Cleaning or the Lot

Selma, January S0.-(special) )-Worl was commenced this morning tearing down the three brick buildings on trae lot that was bought by the county for the erection of new court house. The old brick Building was boushis by Eliasberg Bros, of this city, who will move the material across the street, where they propose to erect on the site of the o.d Jewish synagogue a modern four-story notel, with all the latest impr ovenents.
 The baseball fans of this city are very enthusiastic over Inc prospect of Selma forming one of the clubs in the Southern League, and promise the club all of the support that is in their power.
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will be a delightful event. A number of Well-known and popular musicians will be heard. The entertainment is given under the auspices oif the Church of the Advent Quite brilliant programme is being ar ranged.
 MT. w. s. Lowell is in the southern part Of the state, where he was summoned few days ago by a telegram announcing the death of his father.
 Miss Fletcher and Miss Mckenzie, who have been speeding a day or two with Mrs W. L. Murdoek, will be gae guests of Miss Edith May Snow the remainder of the week.
 Miss Washburn will entertain the Anna ranfh club Friday afternoon.
 Mrs. M. c. Reynolds will entertain the Eegewcod club Thursday afternoon al 5 o'clock at her res:dence.-@.' Twenty y-eighth street and AvenHe~l.
 e-=eS'es Cora N. Crosby, eff Boston. who has been the guest of Mrs. E. T. Taliaferro, left yesterday for Tuscaloosa, where she wiz speak to fife young women students at the Annex in the interest of the Young Women's Christian Association
 A number of young folks made up a furnace party Monday evening and afterward enjoyed luncheon al Mrs W. L. Murdock's pretty new laome that nas all the appearance of a picturesque villa.
The age-herald., 1900-01-31
In Society.

The reception of the Birmingham Art club this afternoon from to o'clock will be distinctly charming event, and will bring together the artistic set and their friends in the very attractive studio in the Commercial club building, where the re- ception will be held. There have been no persons interested in art are cordially n- vited to be present There will be an ex- hibit by members of the art club and the occasion will be one of unusual interest to art lovers in the city. It will be the first exhibit of the winter by the art club but it is the intention of the club to exhibit at least semi-annually in the future. A num- Der of weH-known women artists, who are members, realize the great value of occa- sional exhibits as a means of creating an interest in their work, and advancing the interests of art in the city.
 
 The dance at the Country club last night brought together a charming assembly. The occasion was graced by number of the visiting women, among whom were Miss Flether. Miss McKensie, Miss Le Roux and the Misses Dunlap. A light supper was served in the cafe, and Birmingham's Coun- try club never presented gayer scene.
 
 Miss Mary Clare Milner will entertain the Little Jokers tomorrow afternoon.
 
 The Misses Dunlap, Who are the guests of Mrs. J. D. Dabney, intend to return to their home in Mobile tomorrow.
 
 The musicale tomorrow evening at the rAsidAnoA ~f Mr. and Mrs Joseph R. Estes
The age-herald., 1900-01-31
CHIEF ENGINEER
 WELLS IN THE CITY  Looking Over the Route of the
 EnsIey Southern, CON TRACT TO BE LET SOON Capt. Faulkner Has Nothing to Say Re- garding North Alabama Railroad New Rate on Iron Shipments
 Effective Tomorrow.
CON TRACT TO BE LET SOON

Chief Engineer Wells, of the Southern railway, who has been in Birmingham dis- trict the past several days, was out yes terday looking over the route of the Ensey Southern railroad. It is understood that the contract for the construction of this road will be let in a short tfu1e though just when is not yet kno"n. The Enslcy South ern VII :a1 from Ensley to Parrish, a dis tance of about forty or forty-nve miles. and will form a part of the through line from Birmingham to Sheffield. The Northern Alabama railroad which runs from Parrish to Sheffield was built several years ago, and operated, unil it's purchase by the Southern Railway company last year, as an independent line It is believed tine Southern will establish through trains from Birmingham to Memphis, via the Ensley Southern, the Northern Alabama and the Memphis and Charleston, as soon as the former shall have been completed.
 Nothing to Civ. Our
 Capt. J. M. Falkner of Montgomery, dis triot attorney for Alabama for the Louis- vile and Nashville Railroad company, was in the city yesterday. Capt. Fa:kner in re- sponse to questions said he could give out Ilo dl pISSSIil TtSdFuiIS UnC' North Alabama railroad which was grant ed a charter by the secretary of state last week. He sad they were not ready to be- gin work on the construction of the road and he could not say exactly when they would be.
 New Rates Effective Tomorrow
 The new rate on freight shipments goes into effect tomorrow, and after that date a great many items will bear "a heavier freight tariff than they have in years. Pig iron and cast iron pipe will not be affected by the new rate, but about half of the iron articles, such as bars, rods, machinery. etc, will have to pay higher rate.
 Links and Pins
 George W. Ely, eastern passenger agent of the Southern Pacific at Montgomery, was in the city yesterday distributing literature of his road and looking after business for his company.
 J. T. Johnson, superintendent of the Co., lumbus and Western division of the Cen tral of Georgia, was in the city yesterday R. c. Reid, who has been operator at the Union depot for some time, will go with the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham tomorrow as operator and additional clerk in the general offices in this city.
The age-herald., 1900-01-31
A Runaway Girl

Next Monday night "A Runaway Girl' will be at O'Brien's opera house. Tine Cin- cinnati Commercial Tribune says of the company:
 .Of course it would be impossible in hastily written review to speak at length or with exactness of the merits or demerits of the many individuals of so numerous a cast Mss Marie Celeste. as may be i'm agined, was charming runaway girl. She is a remarkably beautiful young woman, and If any fault is to be found with her at all it is upon the score of her singing; how ever she was given encore after encore last night, asd the majority of her admirers seemed more than pleased with her vocal efforts. Miss Mae Baker commanded no little attention, and won several thoroughly well deserved recalls. Miss Baker was compelled to repeat the march song, in the second act, in which she was assisted by
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Arlington Cafe, the hand sOmest in the state.
Handsome and Modern Home

Athens, January 3O.-(SpeciaD-Co w T. Sanders, of this place, has just received from his architects the plan of a handsome and modern home that he is preparing to erect in this place It will be the handsom- est and most modern home in this county when completed. The contract Is not yet let. The cost of the building is to be in the neighborhood of 1000.
The age-herald., 1900-01-31
Painful Accident

Athens January 30.-(Special)-A serious accident happened ito a fireman on the Louisville and Nashville in this place late last evening. A freight train going north passed the station here, and had nearly reached the northern part of town, when the piston rod snapped ana the engine stripped herself In the accident Chester Curtis, fireman, had his left leg broken in two places below the knee He was carried to the Commercial hotel in this place and received every attention possible He is resting easy at this time.
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The age-herald., 1900-01-31
1.-THE PLAY@

The Denver Republican, in speaking of inc Oliver Scott m,nstrels. which open an engagement at the Auditorium Friday night, has the following to say:
 Among the many good things to be seen and heard at tine Denver theater this week is the song with baby's cry accompani- ment It is really clever and new. Oliver Scott's minstrels drew another big house last night. A more neatly dressed and bet ter staged show of this kind has not been seen heer for long time This is the weeks attraction, with the usual bargain matinee Wednesday afternoon"
The age-herald., 1900-01-31
SCOUTING PARTY
 WAS AMBUSHED Insurgents Kill and Wound
 Americans. THE REBELS LOST HEAVILY A Company Hearing the Firing Rushed to the Rescue and Routed the
 Filipinos-General Otis
 Casualty List.
THE REBELS LOST HEAVILY

Manila, January 30.-A scouting party of the Twenty-fifth infantry, while operating and lieutenant and three privates were killed and many wounded. A company some distance in the rear, on hearing the t'he bodies. Local papers assert, although the Statement is not confirmed, that the insurgents lost forty in killed and wounded
The age-herald., 1900-01-31
Scarlet Fever care D,ed Out

Huntsville, January 3O.-(Special. )-Tae scarlet fever scare, which was caused by the illness of the two children of MT. and Mrs. John L. Hay, has died out. The chil- cren had a very mild form of scarlet fever, and have recovered. No new cases have been reported.
The age-herald., 1900-01-31
Important Meetinu,

The regular monthly meeting of the board of control of the Woman's club will be held this afternoon at 8 o'clock in the club rooms Each member is urged to be pres ent By order of the president.
 MRS. FAC. SMITH,
 Secretary.
The age-herald., 1900-01-31
WE DO IT RIGHT
 EMPIRE LAUNDRY

the way, by a splendid chorus, at least a half dozen times
 "All things considered, Christmas night was made a memorable one at the Grand by "A Runaway Girl,' which, with its wealth of music and plethora of fun, is sure to attract crowds to this establishment for the entire time of it's say"
The age-herald., 1900-01-31

For quick and good repairs on any kind of Machinery Phone 21O. John D. Lykes.
The age-herald., 1900-01-31
stpart Roh;ou

Stuart Robson will appear at O'Brien's opera house Friday evening, February g, presenting his new play, "Olver Gold smith,"
The age-herald., 1900-01-31
Texie Cigars! Texie Cigars!!

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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1900-05-10

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Amador ledger., 1900-04-06
BOOKS NARROW ESCAPES.
virgil's "Eneid," Works of Aristotle
and TaImud Saved by Good Luck

|<IAGIGs w OEAb OI AElBtOtIC
and TaImud Saved by Good Luck.
Three of the greatest books in the
world have narrowly escaped destruc-
ton, the "Eneid" Of Virgil. the works
of Aristotle and the great body of Jew
ish tradition represented by the Tai
mud.
1t Is recorded that Virgil on his
deathbed sought to burn the only copy
of the "Eneid," as he had not revised
it, and when he was foiled in this he
ordered his executors, Varro and Tue
ca, not to give it to the world, a direc-
ton which was disregarded by order
of the Emperor Augustus.
The works of Aristotle suffered from
neglect. They lay many years buried
In a cellar, and when. by mere acci-
dent. they were at last unearthed, they
were so damaged by damp and dirt
that in many passages they are hope
lessly corrupt. How great would have
been the loss of this work to the hu-
man race may be judged from the fact
that everything that was known in the
middle ages of the arts and sciences
was derived directly from these writ
ings.
The Talmud nearly became extinct
through persecution. The posses
sion Of the Talmud. by a long series
of edicts extending over many CEN
turies, was made penal, and the book
itself was burned. No fewer than "a
wagon loads of Talmud manuscript
were burned In France in 1244.-Stray
Stories.
Amador ledger., 1900-04-06
A aueer rrannaction.

"a casual observer might suppose
that our business was intensely pro-
saic," said a Poydras street commits
sion merchant, "but such is far from
being the case. All sorts Of queer
things happen in it, not the least of
which are occasional consignments we
receive from nowhere In particular.
"For instance, back in 1895 or there
about we got load of fine onions one
day by boat. No directions accompa-
MED them, but we took it for granted
they would arrive by mail. When the
expected letter failed to put in an ap-
pearance and we instituted inquiries,
we could get no clew to the identity Of
the shipper, and all we could do was to
sell the lot and deposit the money in
bank, waiting on a claimant.
Fully three years had elapsed when,
to my surprise, another load of the
same kind of onions came to hand, ac-
companied by letter from the sender
saying that he had forwarded similar
consignment at such and such a date
and that his business relations with
the house had been so satisfactory he
wished to repeat the transaction. We
sent a check for the lump sum, but
what the dickens he meant by his busi-
ness relations being satisfactory when
he had had only one deal with US, and
didn't get his money on that, never
found out. suppose he just forgot." p
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Amador ledger., 1900-04-06
A Persistent Poet.

Although R. K Munkittrick has an
enviable reputation as a humorist, yet
he Is not the quickest man in the
world to see a joke when it is played
on himself Mr.. Gibson, one of the
editors of Puck and also a practical
joker, arranged for a special jest to
be administered to Mr.. Munkittrick.
He had provided trick telephone
which emitted a shower Of -four when
anybody spoke into it.
When Mr.. Munkittrick had arrived,
1t was suddenly discovered that the
paper had gone to press and that his
copy was too late. There was only
one chance, Mr.. Gibson said, and that
was to telephone to the printer and
tell him to stop the presses until his
matter should be set up and inserted.
He asked Mr.. Munkittrick to go to the
phone at once.
Then the staff sat and held their
sides, waiting for the explosion. Final
ly Mr.. Gibson rushed to the telephone
and found his friend deluged in -four,
but still perNstently calling "Hellow
through the phone.
He led him back and carefully ex-
planned the joke.
When he finished, Munkittrick calm
ly remarked:
"Still, think we ought to let the
printer know about the copy; don't
your'-Saturday Evening Post.
Amador ledger., 1900-04-06
LIMITS OF SEED VITALITY.
No Truth In Stories of Germinati
After Thousands of Years.

No Truth In Stories of Termination
After Thousands of Years.
"The statement is frequently made
in the popular press" said Professor
l.. 81. Pammel, government botanist,
that seeds have retained their vitality
for long time. Thus 1t is stated that
wheat under some conditions has pre-
served its vitality for so or 100 years.
1t has frequently been stated that
wheat taken from Egyptian monu-
ments terminated, but in not a single
rase is this termination authenticated.
Not a single grain taken from an an
cient Egyptian sarcophagus and sown
by various persons has ever been
known to germinate, and the condi-
tions for preserving the seed in these
Egyptian monuments are better than
In the soil. They are protected from the
air and variations of temperature. The
experiment which has been most talk
ed of is that of the Count of Sternberg
at Prague. He had received the grains
from a trustworthy traveller. who told
him that they were taken from q
sarcophagus. 1t is said that two of
these seeds germinated, but it is a well
known fact that impostures are per-
petrated by the people who dispose of
these seeds. In some cases they have
even stripped corn or maize into these
sarcophagi.
MANY experiments have been made,
not only In this country, but in Europe,
to determine the vitality of various
grain seeds. Thus, barley retains its
vitality better than any other cereal,
and this is said to retain its vitality
from eight to ten years. In the case
of wheat 80 to 100 per cent terminates
In from one to four years; in five to
seven years, 50 to 81 per cent. In the
case of rye the percentage of germina-
ton in five years dropped to 55 per
cent; in seven years. SO per cent; nine
years, 13 per cent. In the case Of corn,
| made some experiments few years
ago to determine the vitality and found
that corn which was kept in tightly
closed vessels at the age of 20 years
had lost all its power of termination.
Experiments also indicate that corn
kept even few years became largely
deteriorated and lost much of its pow
er of termination. Even grass seeds
which have been buried at some depth
in the soil and in vessels tightly sealed
failed to germinate after a dozen or
10 years. ."-Chicago Chronicle.