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The age-herald., 1900-12-28
M, B. WALKER FOUND
 DEAD IN HIS ROOM
Well Known Baggage Man on Central of Georgia Ex-
 pireS Suddenly.

M. B. Walker, a well-known baggageman on the Central of Georgia Railroad rum ming between Columbus, Ga, and this city, was found dead in his room at his clearinghouse, 22O1 Fourth avenue, early yesterday morning.
 As soon as the discovery was made pr. Barclay was summoned, and after an ex- animation of the remains announced that death had resulted from paralysis caused by the rupture of a blood vessel.
 MT. Walker had suffered severe strokes of paralysis and his physical condition for some time past has been the cause of great worry to his family and friends, and al- though his death was a shock to them, it was not unexpected.
 Deceased resided in Columbus, Ga, where he leaves a wife and three children.
 The remains were prepared for burial and were shipped to Columbus yesterday afternoon.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
''STEEPLE JACK"
 ARRIVES IN TOWN
The Celebrated Climber Who Has Gained a World Wide
 Reputation.

''steeple Jack" who makes a speciality of repaintlng and repairing steeples, flag poles and other difficult pieces of archi- lecture, came to the city last night and will take look at the steeples of the city today. "Steeple Jacks" name is w. F. Ramsauer and he claims Chicago as his headquarters. He is a native of Fremont, O., and is twenty-eight years of age. He has been in the business of painting and repairing steeples and flag poles all of his life, having begun under the tutilage of the original "Steeple Jack of Liverpool, England when a mere boy. He continued to work with the original "Steeple Jack" until three years ago, when the latter fell from one hundred and eight foot steeple in Cincinnati and was instantly killed Since that time he has been working alone
 Mr Ramsauer has been all over the world plying his trade and has repaired the tall- est steeples in the old countries as well as those in the United States and Mexico The highest steeple he ever rpaired was in Houston, Texas-3OO feet and the high est flag pole in Chicago-450 feet The flag pole was on top of a twentytwo story building.
 "Steeple Jack" ascends the steeples and flag poles by the aid of three ropes. which he fastens to the exterior of the steeples. When he has reached the top he begins his work and repairs or paints as he descendS.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
GENERAL SAVAGE
 APPOINTS STAFF
Officers of the Fourth Brigade United Confederate Veterans
 of Alabama.

General J. H. Savage of the Fourth Brigade, United Confederate Veterans, has appointed his staff officers as follows: A. c. Oxford, adjutant-general, Birmlng- ham, Ala.
 Frank P. O'Brien, inspector general, Birmingham, Ala.
 Col. John H. Caldwell, judge advocate, Jacksonville, Ala.
 Major Herman Herfberg, eommissary- general. Gadsden, Ala.
 Col. William T. Smith, quartermaster- general 'Wfsonville, Ala.
 Dr. John ". Heacock, brigade surgeon, Alpine, Ala.
 Rev Thomas Blair, chaplain, Centre, Ala.
 companies located in the counties of Cal houn, Cherokee Cleburne. Clay, Randolph, Shelby, Ta1ladega, Jefferson, St. Clair, Etowah and DeKalb. General Savages' headquarters are in Anniston.
 At a reorganization of the United Con- federate Veterans held in Montgomery, November 30, 1900, General George r. Har- rison was elected major-general of the Alabama Division of the U. c. V.
 Col. John W. A. Sanford of Montgomery was elected brigadier-general of the First Brigade.
 Capt. E. B. Vaughn of Mobile was elected brigadier-gener of the Second Brigade. Maj J. M Thompson of Tuscumbia was elected brigadier-general of the Third Brigade.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
-------------r. NEGRO FOUND DEAD.
Was Sitting In Door of Engine Room
 of Lumber Company.

A negro who is known about town as John Bowling and who assisted in cleaning up at the Peerless saloon, was found dead early yesterday morning in the door of the engine room at the plant of the Hawkins Lumber Company, at the corner of Powell avenue and Eigh. teenth street, by Officer Brizendine Of the police department, who had been summoned by the night watchman. When the officer arrived he was told that a sick negro was sitting in the doorway, and on investigation found the negro dead. The man, who ap- peared to be suffering from consump- tion, had been in the habit of lounging around the fire in the engine room at night, and it is thought that he died of hemorrhage. His remains were re- moved to the undertaking rooms of the Warner-Smiley Company.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
ODD FELLOWS.
Vote for Grand Lodge Officers to Be
 Cast.

The vote for the officers for the Alabama Grand Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, will take place in Montgomery on January 12th next and Grand Master Ja- cob Pepperman of that city has issued 8 circular inviting all candidates to be pres- ent to inspect the vote.
 Under the laws of the order the vote was cast some weeks ago and is required to be counted between January 1st and 18th. The vote is counted by the grand master and two past grand masters. but because of the interest in the election this year Grand Master Pepperman decided to invite all candidates to witness the count ing of the ballots.
 The action of the, grand master is com- mended in the highest terms by the mem- bers of the order.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
Nathan Hale.

Theare-goers will witness an event of more than ordinary theatrical interest at the Jefferson Theatre when Clyde Fitch's stirring play of the Revolutionary period will be presented. Special emphasis is laid upon the fact that the production will be seen in its entirety as regards the costum- ing and scenery that distinguished dts showing at the Knickerbocker Theatre New York. -e-
 One of the most picturesque and snspirins figures of American history is Nathan Hale that noble patriot. who bravely sac rlficed his life for his countrys need. Caught in the self-imposed task of sery- ing the Revolutionary forces as spy and sentenced to death on the gallows at the age of twenty-one. this valiant martyr fiinched not from his doom, but with a sublime heroism met his fate with the words that have become famous: q only regret that have but one life to lose for my country y-
 Nathan Hale is pre-eminently a represen- tative American play. Mir. Fitch has most faithfully reserved the atmosphere of the Revolutionary days, and has introduced historical characters that will be readily recognized by those familiar with history. One of these, pretty Alice Adams, daugh- ter of Nathan Hale, and the love episodes between these two young lovers furnish the heart interest that is a requisite in all great plays
 Mr Howard Kyle, whose appearance would at once suggest the likeness to Ma than Hale, will play the title role
 Miss Nannette Comstock will portray AL ice Adams. No one better qualified to set forth the winsomeness of the sweetheart of Nathan Hale could have been selected. Her great success as leading lady with our efa dS ntaoA hat this part will receive full justice at her hands.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
AMUSEME IS.

Notwithstanding the fact that no less fa- nous artists than Nat Goodwin and Max inc Elliott had recently appeared here in Esmond's beautiful romance When We Were Twenty-One," the delightful play was most delightfully."- presented last night at the Jefferson Theatre by MT. George Clarke and a strong company.
 Of course such artists as Nat Goodwin and Miss Elliott leave Nttle room for im- provement, but suffice 1t to say that MT Clarke as Dick Carewe and Miss Car ter as Phyllis Ericson in the leading roles gave a most artistic interpretation of the characters. while their support was in keeping with their own excellent work. The play itself is one of the most remark able and clever of the~modern stage. The story is pure and wholesome and appeals to the best and strongest instincts through the channels of humor and pathos. It is as pure as the limped waters of a moun- tain stream and as sweet as the breath of new mown hay.
 in dramatic force or artistic finish. Miss Carter was fully equal to her difficult role and won the apprecia ton of the large au- dience,
 MT. Hawley as The Imp was excellent, and the same can be said of every mem Der of the cast
 "When We Were Twenty-One' in the hands of capable artists can be seen more times than one with genuine interest.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
LEoNoRA JACKSON,
The Celebrated VioIinist, Will Appear
 Here January 17.

Leonora Jackson, the great violin virtu- oso, will appear in grand concert at the Auditorium Thursday night, January IT.. This Is regarded by musicians as the most notable engagement of the season, with the exception perhaps of the Strauss or chestra.
 Miss Jackson has achieved great tri- umphs as soloist with the Thomas orches- tra, the Boston Symphony and the New York Philharmonic, and in Europe she has played before crowned heads and In many symphony concerts. Her company on the southern tour includes the distinguished young pianist, Selden Pratt and the bril- liant young soprano, Miss Elburna.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
A Card.

To the Editor of the Age-Herald: The morning issue of your paper pub lished me as a candidate for Alderman for East Lake on the ticket with Capt. J. M Huey.
 beg to thank those who have suggested me for this office, but as I previously ad- vised that R. B. Holtom and R. B. Rogers from my district of the town accept this place on pr. N. A. Barrett's ticket and they have consented to do so, must de- cline the honor. Respectfully,
 F. J. DOWNEY. December 27, 1900 As
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army will hold special services Saturday night and Sunday. The services will take place on Sunday at Il oclock in the morning, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon and at o'clock at night. Staff Captain Barnett of Atlanta will conduct the services on Sunday.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
TURF FIGHT
Will Be RneWed at Special Meeting of
 the Congress.

Chicago H., December H-The fight which took place at the last annual meeting between the delegates of the Southern tracks and the Northern men is expected to be renewed at the special meeting of the Wstern Turf Congress here tomorrow. Ac- cording to the rules governing the congress there is only one question that can be acted on at the meeting and that is the one re- gardng the fixing of dates for the different members of the association.
 None of the local tracks can begin racing before June 10 according to the present rule and it is for the purpose of chang ing this order that the meeting has been called at the request of the Chicago tracks.
 So many diseases depend on impure
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
THE MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are improved more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs, when in need of the laxative effect of gentle remedy, than by any other. Children en- joy 1t and 1t benefits them. The true rem edy, Syrup of Figs, is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Go. only.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
Secret Service.

Probably one of the best American plays ever written" is the verdict which has been given in the case of Secret Service" William Gillette's play which comes to the Jefferson Theatre tonight. If the judgment has been that it was the best play MT. Gillette had ever written, that alone would be sufficient to recommend 1t to the thea tre-goers of this city, for MT. Gillette, in his fifteen years connection with the stage. has written a half dozen plays which can be recalled that have given positive pleas ure to the public besides increasing the sum of good work to the credit of -Ameri- can dramatists ''The Private Secretary" Held By the Enemy" "Mr. Wilkinsou's Widows and '-Too Much Johnson are play achievements any one of which was good enough to base reputation upon. In Secret Service" however unless the commendatfon reiterated for over 300 nights in New York three months in Bos- ton and for nearly two years in London. has been misplaced, MT. Gillette has gone far ahead of all previous cleverness not only in the way of situation-building but also in character picturing, story telfing and dialoguing plays. Like Held By the Enemy" which was the first successful American war play, Secret Service has an entirely serious purpose and is drama from beginning to end. It utilizes some in- cidents in connection with the siege of Richmond when that city was the Con- federate Capital, and making of them a war background that simply suggests the fields of war without revealing them, but still hristles with havorpets and ia prxen |. fascinating hue by the presence of mili- tary uniforms, thus provides semi-historic setting for perhaps the greatest story or the heart ever written. It is the old, old theme-love-but, oh, so charmingly told and with such winsome noveltyfof manner that the auditor is made to feel that this is the first time such psychical history has been told.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

Children's shoes.
 Mems shoes.
 Ladies' shoes.
 Best and the cheapest at Chamblee's, 1st ave. and 21st street.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

with our compliments and best wishes for your continued good health and hap piness. We present for New Years, 1901, fine variety of champagnes other wines and liquors, imported and domestic, for the season. Have you ever tried our Samuels whisky? Ken tucky's finest product; bottled in bond.
 SOLOMON & LEVI,
 1928-1e3o First Ave. Phone 1912.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

lEnGERS Journals, Cash Books 6hvWsssV Largest stock in the city. Dewberry's Book Store.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28
The "Bostonian," standard $3.5O shoes for men. Our price $3. % a pair.
 CHAMBLEE BROS.

Go where the crowd goes, to Dunker's Saloon, 2O8 and 2lO North goth Street, between Ed and Sd avenues.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

The Ideal Down won first prize at Alabama State Fair.
The age-herald., 1900-12-28

So many diseases depend on impure blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the most widely useful medicine.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-17
FOREST CITY.
cial to the Scranton Tribune.

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Forest City, Aug. 16.-Among the
new organizations of the borough is n
football team. The young gentlemen
intend holding a social Immediately
after pay day.
A new musical organization, by name
the Forest City orchestra, has been
formed and will hold a social, Monday
evening, August 20, in the Davis opera
house.
w. j. Davis and son, Ralph, of
Scranton, were visitors in town, Tues
day.
What proved to be a serious accident
occurred on the farm of j. DeLafon-
tain, between here and Crystal lake.
Mr.. DeLafontain had a team of horses
attached to a reaper, and went into
the house for a minute, leaving a boy
to watch them. The horses became
frightened at something and started to
run. The boy made an almost miracu-
lous escape from being cut by the
reaper but Mr.. DeLafontain's father,
Mr.. A. DeLafontain, a man about sew
enty years of age, was not so FORUM
ate. In trying to stop the horses he
was thrown against the reaper and
received terrible gash in the SIDE and
slight cut over the eye. Some Forest
City gentlemen, who were returning
from visit to the lake, assisted Mr.
DeLafontain to carry his father to the
house, where he was made as comfort
| able as possible until medical assist
ance could be obtained.
About 8 o'clock Thursday morning
the sleeping town was awakened by
! the cry of fire. which proved to be g
| small building on Main street, next t.
julius Freedman's store, and owned by
Fred j. Osgood. The building was oc
cupied by Mrs. Emmons, who conducted
millinery business, and Miss Sara!
Fires, who did dressmaking. The build
ing was partially destroyed Mr.. Os
good and Mrs. Emmons carried insur
ance, while Miss Fires was withou
| any.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-17

Wednesday afternoon, is postponed
without date.
The defendants of Nicholas and
Elsie Miller will hold their annual re-
union at the home Of Q. G. Galloway,
in jackson, on Friday, August 81.
The Erie is doing an excellent freight
and excursion business.
Mrs. j. Twiss, of Scranton, is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Timo-
thy Minehan, in this borough.
Sheriff Maxeys recent summer
boarders are still non est.
The Dunn family reunion was held
at Dunn lake, Ararat, on Saturday
last.
No new cases OF anthrax are re-
ported from the Thompson herds.
The annual reunion of the Enpert
and Cox families will be held at the
home of Thomas Enpert, at Brushville,
on Saturday, September 1.
The annual Page family reunion will
be held at the residence OF Jeb
Harte. In jackson, on Thursday, Au-
gust 30
The Dimmock camp meeting begins
on Wednesday next.
The Free Methodist camp meeting
at Ararat Summit commenced today.
Mrs. Harriet Agrea, an aged resi-
dent of jackson street, is seriously
Ill.
Charles Woodruff, of Jackson street
is in New York city, receiving medi.
cal treatment.
Miss Frances Mlnehan, of Jackson
street. has returned home from a visit
with Scranton relatives.
Now that Shelf Maxey has eight
tramps, to replace those recently lost
he will be much happier.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-17
Am Ungramrmatical Burglar.


as a grossly unwelcome intruder. was
bringing his small fists down on the
mans head and eyes. The fellow
angrily jerked his head out OF reach,
putting up his arm and pushing the
infant assailant to one side.
1t was enough. Dot rushed forward,
took quick aim, and let go. With n
groan the fellows arm relaxed. She
had just time TO drop her pistol and
catch Cuthbert before the man fell in
a heap on the floor, very still, the blood
from somewhere spelling Dots pretty
rug.
She sank into a chair, and felt that
she was going to faint. But there was
another step on the stairs, quick but
light. Was there an army of burglars
LEI loose in the house.
She clapped Cuthbert into her rock
ing chair, his pink legs protrudins
from the nightgoWn, the picture of
anything but a victorious infant con-
queror, and jumped for her faithful
gun" A man rushed into the room.
"Stop, or I'll fire." she called forth.
dot! It's me. Chuck that Gun!"
She "chucked the gun" and luxur-
iously tainted in Jacks arms. Cuth-
bert inaugurated the family retirement
from warfare by a lusty yowl. The
! mothers ears were perchance awaken
| ed by that mellow wailing, with its
croupy touch. Dots eyes, with the
fire all out. opened, and ah she recog-
nized Jacks dear face, which had
never seemed so dear, she drew a long,
| auivering breath, and wound her arms
| tightly around him and gasped:
| oh, jack"
| And she looked at her husband with
the queerest smile.
"Well?"
| "Do you remember what you said
when you dashed in?"
why / told you not to shoot, that
| as long as it was Davy Crockett al
the other end Of the gun I'd come
down"
mo. Think what you said"
II said. Don't shoot, Dot. It's T.
"You didn't" cried Dot, merrily
"When asked the man at the door
is that you, Jack? he said, Yes, IT,
me- Whereupon ] knew it wasn't
and ordered him to move on. Do yoI
see what a narrow escape you had
oh, Jack" and she snuggled up to him
"do be careful about your grammar.
The Criterion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-17
PITTsToN.


Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Pittston, Aug 1G.--The ancient quiz,
rs marriage a failure" has been
strongly answered in the negative at
Wilkes-Barre during the past two
days. Yesterday Miss Sarah Horton,
of Wilkes Barre, aged 10 years, and
Theodore Wolfe, of Roosevelt, aged 60
years, took on the matrimonial yoke,
and today another couple made their
second venture on the sea OF matri-
mony. The contracting couple were
George d. Hufford, aged 6s, a farmer
of Hunlock township, and Mrs. Lydia
c. Sutliff, aged 81 of Ross township.
The ceremony was performed in the
parlor of the Courtright House, at
Wilkes Barre, by Rev. c. B. Dodson,
of Hunlock Creek. The bride has been
widow nineteen years and has eight
grown-up children, the youngest being
22 The newly welded couple had
not been acquainted till about
three months ago. Mr.. and Mrs. HUFF
ford have gone on wedding trip to
Scranton, Carbondale and Clark's
Green, where they Will visit.
Hugh Mcdonald, of this city, who
has been mine inspector in the Third
| (Pittston) anthracite district for the
|
mended for re-appointment by the
| board of mine inspector. Mr.. McDon-
AIDS term expires on Oct. 26, 1900.
At the horse races at Glen Falls,
N. Y, yesterday, NJ. l.. Perrin, of this
place driving Big Timber, won third
money in the 2.12 class, trot; purse,
| 81 ,000
| Two six-inch steel cannon are being
placed on the Wyoming Monument
plot. They weigh five ton each and
come from Fort Hancock, n. Y.
While sitting in a BARRIERS chair,
William Trim, a prominent West Pitts
ton gentleman, had a somewhat novel
and dsagreeable experience. A large
beetle lodged itself in his ear and for
several minutes the gentleman was al
most driven hysterical. BY the aid of
sweet oil the annoying insect was
fioated out of the delicate organ.
Taxidermist f. w. Campbell has just
returned home from a visit to Susque-
hanna county. He brought with him
a specimen of the crickaree, which
has four white feet, tail sll white
and white on the crown of the head.
Passengers on the 1890 traction car
between here and Wilkes-B had a
rather unusual and unpleasant expert
ence yesterday morning. The large
stream of water used in washing coal
at the Lehigh Valleys big prospect
breaker, just this side of Wilkes Barre
run, on it's way to the river, in big
trough alongside the top of a high
board fence at the colliery. The trac-
tion road passes close by the fence
Yesterday morning as a north bound
car was passing the point In question
: the trough broke and the passing cal
got the full force of the stream o1
dirty water and culm. The passengers
aboard were smeared with the dirty
fluid and their clothing, especially the
light dresses of the ladies, were &
: sight to behold, while the car floor and
: seats were covered with culm. The cal
| had to be returned to the shop for {
} bath.
Sacks & Brown, clothiers Of this city
have secured the contract to make tn,
l new uniform for the Eagle Hose com
l pany. Sixty suits will be required anC
they will be the regulation firemeni
uniform, dark blue, double breasted
frock coat, with seven buttons and ;
I fatigue hat,