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The age-herald., 1900-11-01
JONES SECONDS
 CROKER'S MOTION Says That Democrats Should
 Watch for Fraud MUST REMAIN AT THE POLLS The National Chairman Declares That Victory Has Been Won, and That
 the Party Will Not Be
 Cheated Out of It
MUST REMAIN AT THE POLLS

Chicago, October 31.-Senator Jones, chair man of the Democratic National Commit tee, speaking of MT. Croker's suggestion that Democratic voters congregate about polling places on the evening of election day, count noses, and then if the election returns for Bryan don't tally with their count, go into the polling places and throw the fellows in charge of the returns into the street, said:
 T don't see anything wrong with that suggestion. Senator Hill, believe, sug gested a baseball bat as being peculiarly appropriate to render justice to corrupt election judge. In my opinion it is best for Democrats to be at the polls when they open and remain there in good strong re- lays until the count is completed. It should be the duty of these Democrats to watch the judges and count and see to it that no fraud is committed, and if any fraud is at- tempted to stop it then and there.
 "The Democratic party is opposed to vio- lence, but at the same time feel warrant ed in saying that the Democrats fully in tend to reap the fruits of victory If intim- idation Is attempted at the polls or fraudu- lent counting tried by election judges, there will be Democrats in the vicinity ready to take just such action as may be necessary to stop it. There will be neither intimda- tion at the polls, ballot box stuffing or fraudulent counting this year. If either Is attempted it will be stopped there and then.
 If any one gets hurt in this process of prevention, I hope it will not be the honest man who is doing his duty fairly and well. The Democrats have made an honest cam paign. We have appealed to the heads and hearts of the American people, We have won the fight, and, by heayen we will not be defrauded out of our victory by the chi- canery of election judges. If our Republi- can friends will be honest there will be no trouble; but intimidation at the polls or any dishonesty in the count will be met by such methods as may be necessary and en- tirely effective.''
The age-herald., 1900-11-01
LAWRENCE COUNTY
Good Reason for Falling Of in Popu
 lation

Courtland, October 31.-(Special.) )-From the report of the census of Alabama it will be seen that Lawrence and Cleburn are the only counties in the state that have fallen off in population since the census of 1S90 The cause of the falling off in Cleburn County is not known, but the loss in Lawrence County is easily accounted that portion of Lawrence County lying west of Town Creek and attached the same to Colbert County. The cut off carried with it the voting precincts of Leighton, Brickville and portion of Wolf Springs, the actual vote cut off being 475. If we estimate the population at five persons to the voter, the usual estimate, then there are 2375 Lawrence County people now in Colbert, which would give us a population of 22,499, as against 20,725 in 1890, or an in- crease of 1774 in the ten years.
 Judge William Richardson was here to- day in the interest of his race for Con- gress. Judge Richardson Is making an ac- tive, vigorous canvass, and will do as much to get out full vote as any man. There is no doubt about his election, it be- ing merely a question as to the size of his majority.
 Gen. Josepgh Wheeler passed down the road today on his way to Leighton where he will speak this afternoon He will make a speech at Town Creek tomor- row, and positive declaration from him is expected
The age-herald., 1900-11-01
HUNTSVILLE
Budget of News From the Historic
 Little City

Huntsville, October 31.-(Special 1.-The Loretto Sisters and the congregation of the St. Mary's Catholic church of this city have about concluded negotiations for the purchase of the handsomem residence of MT. Joshua Coons of this city, which they intend to use as a Catholic college The proposed college it is understood, will be supplied with faculty from Trinity Col lege in Washington.
 News reached the city last night of the sudden death of Dr. Stanhope Smith, one of the oldest citizens of Morgan County Dr. Smith was found dead in his home on the banks of the Tennessee river across from Whitesburg. He was alone, and the cause of his death is not known. Dr. Smith was 80 years old and had no imme- diate relatives
 The Missionary Union of the North Ala bama Presbytery ds in session in the First Presbyterian Church of this city, Mrs Lapsley presiding. Rev. H. E. Kirk of Florence preached the introductory ser- man last night.
The age-herald., 1900-11-01
WHAT CAUSES DEAFNESS
The Principal Cause Is Durable But
 Generally Overlooked

Many things may cause deafness, and very often it is difficult to trace cause. Some people inherit deafness. Acute dis eases like scarlet fever sometimes cause | deafness. But by far the most common cause of loss of hearing Is catarrh of the head and throat.
 A prominent specialist on ear troublee | gives as his opinion that nine out of ten eases of deafness is traced to throat | trouble; this is probably overstated, but 1t | Is certainly true that more than half of | all cases of poor hearing were caused by l catarrh.
 1 The catarrh secretion fin the nose and l throat finds its way into the EustachiaS | tube and by clogging 1t up very soon af- l fects the hearing and the hardening of the secretion makes the loss of hearing per- manent, unless the catarrh which caused l the trouble is cured.
 Those who are hard of hearing may think this a little far-fetched, but any one at all observant must have noticed how a hard cold in the head will affect the hearing and that catarrh if long neglected will certainly impair the sense of hearing and ultimately cause deafness If the nose and throat are kept clear and free from the unhealthy secretions of ca- tarrh, and hearing will at once greatly improve and anyone suffering from deaf ness and catarrh can satisfy themselves
 on this point by using a fifty cent box of Stuarts Catarrh Tablets, new catzIyh cure, which in the past year has won the approval of thousands of catarrh sufferers as well as physicians, because it is in con- venient form to use, contains no cocaine or opiate and Is as safe and pleasant fSJ children as for their elders. Stuarts Catarrh Tablets is a wholesome combination of Blood Root, Guaiacol, En- caluptol and similar antiseptics and they
 cure catarrh and catarrhal deafness oy ac-
 ton upon the blood and mucous membrane
 of the nose and throat.
 As one physician aptly expresses 1t: 'You
 do not have to draw upon the imagination
 to discover whether you are getting bene-
 fit from Stuart's Catarrh Tablets; improve
 ment and relief are apparent from the first
 tablet taken.
 All druggists sell and recommend them
 They cost but fifty cents for full sized
 package and any catarrh sufferer who has
 wasted time and money on sprays, salves
 and powders will appreciate to the full
 the merit of Stuart's Catarrh Tablets.
The age-herald., 1900-11-01
CARLISTS ACTIVE
Spanish Troops Persuing Large Band
 Later Developments

Madrid, October 31.-It is officially admit ted that the Carlist band in the vicinity of Berga number eight hundred men. Troops are closely pursuing them. Communication between Burga and Barcelona have been severed. Another numerous band has ap- peared at Figols. It has sixteen horses and is divided into three groups. The gend- armes who searched the country house of Senor Torres Barrios, brother-in-law of Duke Sorino, who has disappeared, found several rifles and documents giving the names of 126 Carlist chiefs and 600 soldiers.
The age-herald., 1900-11-01
ESSEMER
Peculiar Phenomenon That Presages Democratic Success Other News

Bessemer, October 31.-(Specal )-Tonight at about 6 o'clock the heavens presented a peculiar phenomenon to the citizens of Bes- semer. Around the moon there were three distinct rings, red, white and blue. The sight was very beautiful, and lasted about fifteen minutes. Loyal Democrats state that this peculiar occurrence happening on the mystic night of All Halloween presages the success of the Democratic ticket, and that the beloved flag will continue to wave over happy republic, freed from any of the dangers of imperialism.
 Edwin L. Booker, in his "Monologue ly, this being the third of the series of entertainments under the auspices of the Alkahest Lecture Bureau.
 It is understood that 1t Is the intention of the Rev. H. w. Film, pastor of the Pres byterian church, to formally present his resignation to the church at an early date, he having already made known his inten- tion to this effect MT. Finn has labored among the people here for ten years. He has gone about doing good unostentatious- ly of purpose that has been remarkable. He is greatly beloved, and 1t Is not be- lieved that the church can be induced to accept his resignation.
 MT. B. F. West was in town today. MT. West leaves Friday for New York City for brief visit
 Dr. and Mrs w.. c. Simmons, Mrs. A. c. Simmons and Mrs. H. P. Steindorff of Maningham, Ala, are the guests of the family of MT. J. B. Simmons.
 Mrs. T. C. Ford, after a stay of four months with her mother, Mrs. G. w. Rat Tiff, in Birmingham, returned home today, accompanied by her infant daughter and her mother, who will remain for short visit.
The age-herald., 1900-11-01
HENRY A. COOK
Named for Tax Assessor ot Talladega
 County

Talladega, October Ex-Governor John- ston has appointed Henry A. Cook, Esq, to fill the vacancy in the office of tax as- sessor, caused by the death of M. M. Dun- can. Mr. Cook has been a loyal Johnston man ever since the Governor has been in politics, and his appointment was not a very great surprise, though other very strong Johnston men as well as other prom inent citizens aspired to the appointment
The age-herald., 1900-11-01
WITH THE EDITORS
 OF THE STATE PRESS
From the Mobile Register.

From the Mobile Register.
 When Defaulter Alvord was arrested he said he was really glad of it. Alvord must want to pose as a practical joker, having detectives chasing him all over the coun- try with the glad hand ready to be ex- tended to them.
 From the Blount County News-Dispatch.
 The trusts all declare that they have lost money this year. This may go with the public, but Mark Hanna won't be fooled by any such hard luck excuses when he comes round with the hats.
 Gadsden has a new daily paper-The Evening Journal. It's Typographical ap- pearance is good and 1t promises to be bright and newsy. The following extract is from its salutatory:
 "Gadsden has population of over 4OOO, and its away ahead of other towns of this size in business and industrial matters but up to this time it has had no daily paper. Seeing the need of a daily we have launched the Evening Journal. We do not propose, nor will you expect us, to publish a metropolitan daily in a town the size of Gadsden, but we do propose to give you a good local evening paper; one that will give you all the local news and as much of the State and general ntms as possible The Evening Journal will ESt be political paper in any sense of the word. It will be for Gadsden, Etowah County and the State of Alabama first, last and all the time, and will spare no pains or trouble to advance the industrial, educational and moral growth of the town ard county in which 1t is published.
The age-herald., 1900-11-01
British CasuaitIes

Berlin, October 31.-The election of a member of the Reichstag to fill the vacancy caused by the death of pr. Wilhelm Lieb- knecht, the Social leader who died August G, last has resulted in Herr Ledbour, So- cialist, receiving 59, Ss2 votes out of a total of 65,S32, which is 5000 less than Dr. Lieb- knecht received.
The age-herald., 1900-11-01
Chicago Man III Charge

Chicago, October 31.-D. H. Louderback of Chicago left last night his way to London, where he is to take charge of the Charing Cross, Underground Railroad. in which Charles T. Yerkes and other Chi cago and Eastern capitalists are interested. He will be the personal representative in London of the American syndicate.
The age-herald., 1900-11-01

from the Cunningham Hospital at Ensley Amuch improved.
 The meeting of the Tuesday Evening Club last night with the Misses Delaney was very pleasant affair, the programme was well rendered. and much spirited argu- ment elicited. The refreshments Tere dainty; the table decorations were chrysan- themums yellow and white. A delightful evening was spent by all present
 William Santymire, whose sad death was mentioned yesterday, will be buried to-mor- rom in the Pratt City cemetery.
 Mir and Mrs. James Sanders, MT. and Mrs James Mckay and James Vallely will entertain friends at their respective homes on the North Highlands this evening, when all will be initiated In the mysteries of Halloween.
 John Harkins is convalesclng after few days illness.
The age-herald., 1900-11-01
BIRMINGHAM REALTY COMPANIES TITLES GUARANTEED
 SECURITY ABSOLUTE,

order efecuay possible objection that ngns be raised cloud that have attached to titles by Lewis O. Norris Administrator against ths Company Eyon and others pending in haney Jefferson County have secured the bond o Fidelity Deposit Company of Maryland guaranteeing all who hold who hereafter acquire BIRMINGHAM REALTY COMPANY to any property formerly by the Eyton Land Company aans ANY AND ALL LOSS COST OR sustained by a result of the final deermnaion of said suit
 deposited with the Birmingham Trust Saw Company certificate the Trustee setting conditions the bond will be delivered with each deed to purchasers property BIRMINGHAM REALTY co.,
 ByJ. K. McDonald Vice President
The age-herald., 1900-11-01
PLANT SYSTEM.

Effective February 19, 1900. Pullman seep- Ing car service was inaugurated between Savannah. Ga., and Montgomery Ala. on the following schedule: Leave Sa$sroah, D., m; arrive Montgomery. S:l0 m., leave Montgomery. 7:45 p. m. arrive Sasau nah. 10:30 a. m.
The age-herald., 1900-11-01
The Elements Take Part

Shanghai October 31.-The Daily News says that a powder magazine at Nankin has been exploded by lightning, and that many persons were killed or injured and much property was destroyed.
The age-herald., 1900-11-01
FOR POLICE COMMISSIONER

hereby announce myself candidate for the office of Police Commissioner, subject to the action of the City Democratic pri- mary, pedging myself, if elected, to dis charge the duties of the position fairly and impartially and to the best interests of the city. w. T. SIMMONS.
The age-herald., 1900-11-01
ENSLEY
Some Items of Interest from the
 Steel City

Ensley, October 31.-(Special) )-An infor- nal meeting of ths-~Board of Trade was held at their quarters last night. A num-
 Der of important matters were disposed of. It was decided to have a telegraph instru- ment connected in the hall on next Tuesday so that the latest news from the election may be obtained direct from the wires. The legislative committeee will make their formal report at a special meeting to be held at Dr. R. M. Cunninghams of- flee tomorrow evening.
 Ensley's exhibit will be seen at the fair tomorrow. Her leading resources will be seen among the most prominent metallic
 exhibits on the grounds This exhibit when seen is one that should cause every citizen of the State to fttingly rejoice.
 were delightfully."- entertained on last even- ing at the home of MT. and Mrs. Roddy Morrison's.
 Graham H. Hobson, representing one of the largest manufacturing concerns in Richmond, Va-, was in town on business today.
 R. H. Pritchard and party from Bessemer | paid Ensley a visit today. E. l.. Boone has returned after spending | a months vacation in Colorado and other l western states.
The age-herald., 1900-11-01
PRATT CITY
Daily Budget From the Busy Little
 City

Pratt City, October 31.-(Special.) )-George Conoway, 8 negro living at Ida Station, shot and killed Lucy Gilbert, negro wom- an, also living there. The weapon used was 44-calibre Winchester rifle. the bullet en- tering her forehead and scattering her brains. As soon as the deed was commit ted the negro fled, but was captured to- day at North Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1900-11-01
ANNOUNCE MENT
FOR MAYOR

hereby announce myself candidate for Mayor of Birmingham, subject to the &C., tion of the Democratic party.
 10-N-tf w. M. DRENNEN
The age-herald., 1900-11-01

Hermitage" can be found at mineral exhibit, State Fair. Hold your work down; will be finished by November 1.
The age-herald., 1900-11-01

Mrs. McDowell will entertain the Thread of the Story Club at her home in Ensley tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1900-11-01

The first meeting of the season of the Mothers Union will occur on Monday next, with Mrs. James A. Kirk. All mem bers are urged to be present, as much im- portant business will be transacted
The age-herald., 1900-11-01

The Rev. J. V. Dickinson h.s returned
The age-herald., 1900-11-01

MT. B. F. West was in town today. MT. West leaves Friday for New York City for brief visit.
The age-herald., 1900-11-01

Dr. and Mrs. w.. c. Simmons, Mrs. A. c Simmons and Mrs. H. P. Steindorff o Maningham, Ala, are the guests of th family of MT. J. B. Simmons
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-02-23
POULTRY NOTES.

-Moulting fowls should have ton
ic.
Sorghum seed makes grand feed
for poultry during winter.
AN exclusive diet of oats will read
lily reduce an overfat hen.
GENERALLY chickens that eat most
grit are in the best condition.
The freshest eggs the the heaviest
and will sink in water at once.
Chickens are os apt to catch cold
in windy weather as on rainy days.
One of the little leaks in the man
agement of poultry is negligence in
saving the droopings.
The Langshans lay best ~ winter;
they give n goodly number of eggs
and are excellent table fowls.
1t is the medium-sized turkeys that
are sent 10 market in grand condition
that bring the highest prices.
b Turkey hens after they are three
years old are improbable, bit COB
bier is useful at five years old.
Mark your chickens each year SO
you can know their age and kill or
sell them after the third year, as it is
Improbable to keep them longer.
One of the best ways of marking
your fowls is to secure punch and
put hole in the web of the foot. 1t is
.nuch safer than risking your memory.
National Farmer and Stock Grower,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-02-23
THE GROWING OF COTTON.
Certain Conditions are Necessary in
Order thnt the Crop May he
Produced at n Profit.

Cotton is, and always will be, the
money crop of the south, and too much
attention can not be given to its sue
cessful production, for the southern
states nre destined to become one of
the richest sections of our country, and
become no by the production of cot
ton. At present we see cotton selling
for seven cents per pound, and it may
possibly bring eight cents, owing to
the short crop; but, one year with an
other, we can not hope for the average
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-02-23
AngOrn Goats.

Angoras are early breeders, and the
females are said to generally be ready
for breeding when no more than seven
months ord, and As their period OF ges-
iatiou Is only five months, or little
less, they frequently give birth at only
one year old. Tie total results are
better, however, when the breeding is
done when they are ten to twelve
months old.-Farmers' Home Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-02-23
THE FAIR DAY FRIEND.

where are the friends you knew
In the days when you toied away
the days when your friends were few
Inc old friends. where are they?
You have left them for men
Who looked down on you then
AS one of inferior metal;
While you flourish your wealth
They will drink to your health,
And always expect you to setGe.
When the dark days come again
stop not at the gllded door:
10 back to the old haunts then
Ana the friends you knew before
Everybody's your friend
While you've money to spend,
You are hail-fellow while you're in clover
But q friend at a price
VIII have only advice
10 give when your hurrah is over.
IS. L. kiser, in Chicago Tanes-Herald.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-02-23
The Richesf (soId Mine

1t is estimated that greater quaint.
ties of gold and silver have been sunk
in the sea than are now In circulatios
on earth.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-08

Lawrence Fahey, the nominee on the
Democratic ticket for constable in the
Sixth ward, filed his certificate of nom
ination with the city clerk yesterday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-08

The first registration day for the COM
ing election is Tuesday. Committees
have been appointed from the Democratic
and Republican city committees to give
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-08
MACCABEES.

Unity Tent DO. 8, K o. T. NJ. meets to-
night. KnighthOod will be conferred on
large class, and afterwards a musical
treat will be served by Sir Knights Ma
that's and Chapel.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-08

of the Seventh ward element, but the ac-
credited representative of the corpora
lions, received the nomination. 1t gives
anything but satisfaction to the workers
ticket is weak from top to bottom and
will fail in its purpose when exposed to
the searching light of public scrutiny.
Tom Lowry has to a great extent
through his emissaries in the council
dominated the affairs of this city during
the past two years and it is about time
that the citizens put a stop to his en-
croachments on their rights. And if we
have not very much mistaken their tenn
per they will do it.
The Fourth ward branch of the Demo-
cratic city and county organization is
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-08

The Union of Circles, of Minneapolis,
Ladies of the G. A. r., rendered the
department president, Mary F. Ingalls,,
a reception at K. P. hall, Masonic tenn
pie, Saturday evening, from until IL
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-08
WEST SIDE SUSPICIOUS
BELL "TRANSFER ORDINANCE"
OF DUBIOUS UTILITY TO
THEM
MAY MASK OTHER MOTIVES
PerusHI of street Railway Ordi-
nances Indicates That 1t Is to
Give the Company Miss
~ ing Link.

Aid. NJ. ]. Bell, the Republican candl-
date for alderman in the Sixth ward, will
soon realize that, even with the help of
the ST. Paul City Railway comnay, he is
bound to be defeated at the corning cleo
ton. During his two terms in the alder
manic branch of the council, Bell has been
for the street railway company, and Vot-
eTs of the ward are agreed, without re-
gard 10 political lines, that it is time he
was relieved of his official duties and Civ
EN- chance to devote his entire time to
me interests of the street railway COM
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-08

The Broadaxe takes the Republican
ticket up and down the line. 1t says:
st. Paul Republicans held their city
convention Thursday last and nominated
ticket. large representation of the
minions of the corpora tions who favored
II with their presence and influence.
Those of the St Paul street railway COM
pany were notably conspicuous. Supt.
Smith, of that company, occupied a prom
inent place on the platform and mani
tested a deep interest in the proceedings
and the make up of the ticket. 1t was
strikingly convention Of the local trusts
and monopolies. A glance at some of the
names Of the men on the ticket will
satisfy any person of the proof of this
fact. Mayor Kiefer received but scant
courtesy at the hands of the convention.
Like his predecessor whose name when
presented to the convention two years ago
was greeted with round of Kisses and
Sroans, the name of Mayor Kiefer when
presented to the convention on this oc-
casion received similar treatment This
is one of the ways the exclusive we'll
bred Seventh ward silk stocking set have
Of manifesting it's dislike OF persons Fred
{. Schinmann, who was by long Odds the
most popular and strongest candidate be-
fore the convention did not fair much
better from this quarter than did Mayor
Kiefer He was unable to carry the con-
vention in the face of the powerful in
fuences of the Tom Lowry and other
corporations which dominated it. Chester
r. Smith. comparatively unknown outside