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The age-herald., 1900-03-18

The Easter skirt will probably be box plaited in the back. In spite of the efforts that are being made to bring the all-rounu box plaited skirt into fashion, 1t Is douotful if the design will see much use aside rom the wearing which a few of the leaders of fashion will give it. 1t has sucn shortening effect, is so trying to the figure and, incidentally, takes so much material that it is dying a natural death, the tash- ionable modistes tell us Yet the designers who sit in their studies and draw the- advance fashion cuts say that they are getting many box plaited designs in which the plaits are laid all the way round the figure
 There are many devices for converting the habit back into box plalted Dack' One of these Is to take the skirt oH the band and make it larger around by insert- ing a broad panel in the front. The back is then laid in a large box plait and the skirt put back upon the band. II you are fortunate enough to have more or the ma terial you can convert the hao1t Dack llto a fashionable box plaited back by simply sewing a box plait on the middle Of the back, after, which you slit up the back ot the skirt and attach it to the box, leaving an opening for a placket hole.
 Still another device consists in shortening the skirt from the waist line thus making 1t much larger around. As the habit backs were generally very long this can be easily done. Lay the box plait in the back and sew the skirt upon the band. Now, lengthen the skirt, set deep knife plating of silk to exactly match the skirt under meath; this will give the effect of a cloth tunic above a six skirt.
 The new skirt of the Easter woman may be trimmed around the foot with velvet applique and lace empiecements. Fringe will also be trimming of the spring and as it is rather expensive it will not be too common. Those who want something out of the ordinary" can select a good thick silk fringe of the new red to be used with handsome medallions of lace. Apply the fringe in large points, six points extending around the foot of the skirt; and in the points set medaflions of lace. Underneath the lace let there be a piece of silk to match the lace.
 A novelty in skirts is a skirt made with double box plaits laid very fiat. Large handsome applications in lace are laid upon the face of the box plaits all the way from the belt to the hem
 A habit back skirt of blue taffeta had the front cut entirely away. The sides were finished with scallops. front Of blue taffeta of a lighter shade was set In the skirt The front was box plaited and the plaits trimmed with medallions of lace
The age-herald., 1900-03-18

and the new ulster are for walking.
 The bolero is in with renewed beauty and Is more popular than ever. It is so becoming to all figures; it makes the lean plump and has @ tendency to make the thick waisted person look more slender. Coming as 1t does only to the waist line, 1t adds to the bust without adding to the hips a fact for which 1t has earned the grateful refnembrance of stout persons.
 The new boleros are, some of them double breasted, battoning with two hand some buttons nearly under the arm. Lapels decorate the vest and display the waist underneath. Lapels of contrasting color are worn and are often adjustable dif- ferent sets being worn with each bolero
 The Eton, which is so closely related to the handy little bolero, has far departed from it's English model. You see the so- called Eton cut high in the back almost in a curve, showing the belt and part of the waist. You see it dipping in front
The age-herald., 1900-03-18
A Lively Time
From the AshvTle Aegis.


 Miss May and Julia, sisters. and daugh- ters of Captain w. c. Ward, and their mother, of Birmingham, had an exciting time with an electric fire alarm wire, which fell from its place the sidewalk as the ladies were returning from church Sunday night The young ladies were badly shock ed, and their outer garments were ruined by the pesky thing, which with its per tinacity like a fiery serpent hissing per- sisted in ;tsy efforts to coH about them. It also struck Miss Amy Wood shocking her, and burnt the crown of MT. Folkes' hat. then charged upon MT. Cabanis, who finally brushed it off in the street with his cane.
The age-herald., 1900-03-18
THE EASTER, PARADE
 OF DAZZLING DRESSES

net which does not fall. The pompons are formed by rolling the material round and round upon the fingers, drawing 1t tighter al one end than at the other Finally one end of the bunch Is sewed fast to the hat, making very smart upright pompon.
 Hats are dn all colors, the-blaek ones having plenty of blush roses to help them out of their sombre dilemma. The all- black hat, for you will always find those who prefer the black hats, are very large and are worn tilted, thus giving them festive air.
The age-herald., 1900-03-18

Paris, March S-This years Easter dress parade will be more gorgeous than ever, for the materials that are now being busily fashioned by the delft fingers of the finest modistes in the world are more brilliantly beautiful than they have been for many previous seasons.
 And what will she wear when on Easter parade the woman of fashion! From her head to her heels she will be dressed in the new modes; and of what they will consist?
The age-herald., 1900-03-18
CORONER

Alex Dallas is a candidate for election to the office of coroner of Jefferson county, is now serving part of an unexpired term, has given satisfaction and asks for election to a full term. Subject to democratic pri- mary.
The age-herald., 1900-03-18

H. c. Miller Is a candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county subject to the action of tho Democratic party.
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JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
 l. H. Benners is a candidate for reelection as Justice of the Peace Beat 37, Jefferson county subject to action of democratic pri- mary. Will appreciate your support. \
The age-herald., 1900-03-18

COUNTY TREASURER Henry B. Gray Is a candidate for Treas urer of Jefferson county subject to the &C., ton of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-18

John L. Parker is candidate for Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, subject to action of democratic party.
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James A. Downey Is a candidate for sher if of Jefferson county, subject to the ac ton of the democratic party.
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FOR TAX ASSESSOR

J. E. Mclaughlin is a candidate for re- election to the office of Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, subject tothe action of the Democratic party.
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ANNOUNCE MENTS.
FOR. SHERIFF.

George W. Sherling is a candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-18

E. L. Higdon is candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-18

Andrew W. Burgin, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to action Of democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-03-18

BOARD OF REVENUE Henry Simpson, of Morris. is a candidate for member of board Of revenue, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The age-herald., 1900-03-18
Only Blood Diseases can bG TTanSI

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 To cure blood disease like this you must cure tle Cancer effectually and permanently but $. $. s.
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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-01-12
OFFICERS ON TRAIL
OF THE ASSASSIN
Rumored That the Murderer
Has Been Arrested.
CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE
The Coroner's Jury is Still in Secret
Session Many Rumors Are Afoat
as to the Murderer of
Judge Mcclure
ClRCUMSTANIIAL EVIDENCE

Florence January 11.-0Special)-Th
ing into the assassination of PROBATE Judge
Mcclure, held another secret session this
afternoon. but it is impossible to find out
what they accomplished, as the telegraph
office here closes at o'clock.
1t Is stated that Chief of Police Lipscomb
and Special Deputy Wilson have arrested
Marshall Boyle, one of the men under sus-
picion, and for whom a warrant was sworn
out near Pruitton, in the upper end of the
county and near the Tennessee state line.
This cannot be verified, but at last reports
the authorities We're about twenty minutes
behind him, and it is certain that he will
be captured before morning and brought
back to the city.
AS far as can be learned it is the theory
of the inquest jury that Boyle was paid
to assassnate Mcclure by man who once
before attempted to kill nim. What proof
has been obtained by the jury is not known.
MeClure's remains were buried in the
City cemetery this afternoon.
1t is stated that Boyle borrowed a shot
gun from party in East Florence on the
night of the killing and returned it early
the next morning. 1t is also stated that
the authorities found a piece of CLOTH I'M
der the tree where the assassin stood which
had been wrapped around the assassins
finger. The evidence is all purely circum-
stantal.
1t Is also rumored that the man who hired
Boyle to fire the shot is known and that a
warrant will be issued for his arrest as
soon as evidence sufficient can be obtained.
There is much speculation as to Nc
Cures successor.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-01-12
NEW AUTAUGA BANK
The Old Daniel Pratt Gin Company
Changes It's Name

Prattville, January 10.-(SpeciaD-A cor
poration was formed here today which will
be known as the Autauga Banking and
Trust company, with capital stock of
$4,000 of which amount $4,000 has been
paid in, and the company will do a gen.
eral banking and trust business. 1t is en-
gineered by the best and strongest men
financially in Prattville and is believed to
be a good~venture, as there is no such en-
terprise1n the town. Mr.. w. T. Northing-
ton was made president of the corporation.
The Daniel Pratt Gin company, which
has been in business at this place for more
than sixty-fve years, has given up its
name, and will be known in future as the
Continental Gin company This company
is in the combination of gin makers which
was formed in December last. 1t is under
stood that there will be no changes af-
fecting the employees or the patrons of the
company. 1t is said this plant will increase
dts capacity.
e. ]. Rawlinson has let the contract to
build the finest brick store in this town,
work ON the same to begin at once. The
second story of this building will be used
by the young people as a club hail. Mr..
Rawlinsop is one of THE county's most en-
terprising young men, and deserves to sue
coed, as he has been doing for the past 10
or - years. This building will be located
on the south side of Main street.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-01-12

adopted by the executive committee the
race for tax assessor, sheriff and commits
sioner from the Second district will have
to be run over
It will he made by J. B. Edwards and w
T. Dean for sheriff. Robert B. Burns and
M. NJ. Duncan for tax assessor, aud D. II.
Thiveatt and T. F. Elliott for commissioner.
The most astonishing feature of the race
was S. II. Hendersons defeat of w e.
Dickinson for county treasurer. DlclSn-
sons friends had said not man in the
county could beat him, but official returns
give Henderson 667 majority
A gentleman in the city today from Child
ersburg says that a Morgan club was or
gandzed there yesterday, and that every
man in the beat is a member except one.
J. NJ. Lewis has let the contract for four
new dwelling houses.
The proprietors of the Talladega furnace
will build seventy houses, to be occupied by
operatives.
A party from this city, including Presi-
dent E. Zimmerman, of the North Alabama
Coal, Iron and Railroad company, and other
officials, went over to Cedartown, Ga, yes
terday to be present at the blowing in of
the Cedartown furnace today. Mr.. Zim-
norman is president of that enterprise also.
The Talladega furnace will be blown in
next Monday If nothing prevents.
The Age-Herad's political cartoons re-
ceive much favorable comment from Tai
Iadega's citizens.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-01-12
GEN. OATES TO SPEAK
Wants Joint Discussion With Governo,
Johnston in Crenshaw Saturday

Montgomery January n.-(Special)-
eral w. C. Oates has announced dates for
two speeches in Crenshaw county in advo-
cacy of his own candidacy for United
States senator He will speak at Luverne
at 1890 o'clock Saturday, and at Brantley
at night.
While no definite arrangements have been
made, 1t is very probable that there will be
a joint discussion between General Oates
and Governor Johnston at Brantley Satur-
day night. Governor Johnston has an ap-
pointment to speak there at o'clock in the
afternoon, and the friends of General Oates
will try to persuade him to wait for the
arrival of General Oates and divide time
General Oates said to representative of
the Age-Herald this morning that he would
he very glad for an opportunity to meet the
governor. The canvass in Crenshaw will be
lively until the date of the primaries on the
9th
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-01-12
1.-THE MORE YOU SAY THE LESS PEOPLE
REMEMBER." ONE WORD WITH YOU
SAPOL 10
PRATT CITY,.

Pratt City, January 11-(SpecfaD-
Hopper & Co. are building q wholesale
warehouse at the Kansas City depot.
Messrs, Edward Donaldson, Sr. and Jr
left today for Nauvoo, after several days
visit to their home here.
Mr.. Sawyer, of Ensley, left for Sharon,
Pa, last night on business trip.
Miss Mcdaniel, of South Pittsrburg,
Tenn, returned to her home few days
ago, after a pleasant visit to Mrs. Holt at
Ensley.
DR. T. T. Thaxton left last night for
Greensboro, where he was called by the
illness of his son, Luther, who is a student
at the university. Mr.. Luther Thaxton is
threatened with appendicitis.
The Womans CLUB will meet at the home
of Mrs. Job Going this evening at o'clock.
In the future the club will hold all its
meetings with Mrs. Going on account of
the central locality, this being considered
point equally convenient to members liv-
ing In all parts of the city.
The attractions at the city hall tonight
will be a musicale and an oyster supper,
rendered by the ladies of the Baptist
church.
At meeting of the members of the Bap-
fist church on Tuesday night the following
officers were elected In the various depart
ments of the church,: superintendent Of
Sunday school, W. G. Orme; assistant SUI
perintendent, ]. E. Wood; president Bap-
tist Young Peoples union, Will HutchGngs;
president of Sunbeam society, Miss Jennie
Holden; Prof. P. NJ. Mcneil, choir direc-
tor; organist Miss Willie Wakefield.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-01-12
BESSEMER.

Bessemer, January 11.-QSipecal. )-The
first quarterly conference took place last
night at the First Methodist church. the
Rev. Mr. Newman presiding. There was
large attendance and the affairs of the
church found to be in first-class order.
The trial of w. L. Drake, of Woodlawn,
who was one of the parties in the shoot
ing scrape which took place on the Besse-
mer and Birmingham dummy one night
last week, has been postponed from time
to time on account of the inability OF
Drake to appear. He is still suffering
greatly from the wound in his thigh.
Mrs. JOHN Bowling, who accidentally
since been critically i'll, is now out of dam
ger, though still confined to the bed
understanding the order ITO cease work,
the employees of the rolling mill have been
kept busy until today unloading cars and
doing some other necessary work. Today.
however, the great mill is deserted and pre-
sents a dreary picture to those who had
confidently expected to see 1t in full opera
tion by this time.
w. III. Lewis left last night for Athens,
his old home, where he will spend several
days visiting relatives.
Miss Florence Mccormick left today on a
visit to Mrs. Harris E. Kirk, at Florence.
Mr. and Mrs. Hobbs and two children and
Miss Mamie Stevenson, of Lexington, Ky,
are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George II.
Stevenson.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-01-12
WHAT is
THE REASON?

Why is it that you are not edua; :" the
task Nature sets for you 10 do?
Why do you find weakness stealing over
you and growing day by day?
Why that ashy, chalky complexion?
Why that inability to hold your urine?
Why those distressing pains across your
back?
All these symptoms are unmistakable evil
dences of kidney trouble.
The kidneys, that make the human en-
CINE of life move as Nature intended are
not working properly and should have
prompt attention.
If you reed medicine for kidney, bladder
or uric acid trouble, you can make no mis-
take by using the famous new discovery,
Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root 1t gives quick
relief, and cures the most distressing
cases.
Hospitals use it in all kinds of cases, es-
pecially we're and urgent ones. Doctors
prescribe it freely in their practice and in
their families, and use 1t when they need
a kidney and bladder tonic themselves
Tens of thousands of grateful patients
have written to DR.. Kilmer & Co., and these
leaders have been fashioned into handy
volume of ready reference, which should be
in every household. This volume and
sample bottle of Swamp Root will be mailed
to any reader of this paper who will send
name and address to DR.. Kilmer & Co., and
state that he saw this offer in the Daily
Age-Herald.
If there is any doubt in your mind as to
your condition, take from your urine on
arising about two ounces, place 1t in a
glass or bottle and let 1t stand twenty-four
hours. If, on examination, it is milky or
cloudy, II there Is brick-dust settling, or
IL small particles float about in it., your
kidneys are in need of immediate atten-
tton >
Swamp Root Is for sale everywhere in
bottles of two sizes and two prices, fifty
re- and oua-daI1ar ba
swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamp-
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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-01-12
WADSWORTH BANQUETED
The Grand Chancellor K. of P. Enter
tanned Royalty

Huntsville, January 11.-(Special.)-G
Chancellor Jesse B. Wadsworth, of the
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, paid an
official visit to Monte-Sano lodge tonight,
and a banquet was given in his honor.
John H. Wallace acted as POSTMASTER and
about thirteen toasts were responded to.
The chamber of commerce held its
monthly meeting tonight and began IL
movement seeking to induce the Southern
railway to place the passenger engine relay
again al Huntsville. A resolution was
passed inviting the Postal Telegraph and
Gable company to establish an office here.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-01-12
LINCOLN'S PROSPERITY
Four Hundred Bales of Cotton Shipped
by Steamer

Lincoln, January 11-(Special)- peg
pie of Lincoln are jubilant TODAY over the
events of yesterday. AT II o'clock a. m.
the willie c. Wagnon," of the Georgia
and Alabama steamboat line in charge of
captain George H. MaGruder, arrived at
lock four on the Coosa and began loading
cotton. BY O'Clock in the evening the lit
tie boat had on her cargo of four hundred
bales, consigned to the Howell Cotton COM
pany at Rome Ga. She is now Fastening
home and will return about Saturday for
another cargo of four hundred bales.
Six hundred and seventy-four bales of this
cotton was shipped by ]. c. Wilson & Son
of Lincoln, and 1875 bales by Law & Davis.
of the same place. This shipment of 500
bales is less than one-fourth of the cotton
receipts, yet these enterprising merchants
have made one thousand dollars in the in
creased price over other markets and means
of transportation. Had they made the same
trade on the other part of the cotton re-
ceipts, Lincoln would have saved five thous-
and dollars on this years crop. Twenty
five wagons did the drayage at two cents
per hundred pounds. Lock four Is only
three miles from Lincoln, and the road is
about the best in the county. The farmers
will gladly do the draying at the price
named, and all of our next years cotton
receipts will probably be shipped to Gads-
den and Rome, and the wholesale mer-
chants of those cities will now put in
lively bid for Lincoln trade.
Captain MaGruder was pleased with
wharfage facilities at lock four, and ex-
poets to make many more trips of like ma
ture. This shows what the opening of the
Coosa means for the people.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-01-12
POLITICS IN ONEONTA
w. L. Ward Elected Mayor ina Quiet
Election

oneonta January 11.-(special.)-The
municipal election passed off quietly on
Tuesday. The following is the result: For
mayor, M. L. Ward; for aldermen, r. I.
Robinett, T. H. Davidson, ]. A. Brice and
III. E. Mitchell.
Hon. T. H. Davidson, judge of probate,
who has been very Ill for some weeks with
typhoid fever is recovering slowly.
The political pot is beginning to bolt at
q considerable rate. Good, judges think
that Morgan will get two votes to john
ston's one in this county. A large crop of
candidates for the county Offices to be filled
next election are on hand.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-01-12
Board Completes Its Work

New Orleans, January 1.-THE board of
engineers appointed to prepare plans and
specifications for the southwest pass i'm
provement completed their .labors tonight.
BY providing for concrete instead of stone,
lowering the sea walls, decreasing their
slope and making other changes. the board
cut down the original estimate of fourteen
million to SIX million dollars. The report
Will be forwarded to General Wilson to-
morrow and will probably reach congress
early next week.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-01-12
snnreme Court DecisIons

Montgomery, January 11.-(Special.) 1.-The
supreme court handed down the following
decisions today:
Mcclellan, C. J.-George Pierce VS.. The
State of Alabama, appeal from Montgom-
cry city court; affirmed.
Tyson, J.-J. w. Austill VS.. heterogeneous
Brothers. appeal from Mobile city court;
reversed and remanded.
Sharpe, J.-Walter Moore VS.. The Martin
& Hoyt company, appeal from Jefferson
circuit court: affirmed
Dowdell, abb Lett VS.. The State of
Alabama, appeal from Conecuh circuit
court; affirmed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-01-12
Dabney Maury Dead

Richmond, Va, January 11-News has
been received here of the death at Peoria,
ILL.,, of Dabney Maury, of the Confederate
army and some time minister to Colombia
General Maury is particularly remembered
in history for his gallant defense of Mobile
bay. The remains will be brought to Fred
ericksburg, Va, for interment.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-01-12
Relief In Six Hours

Distressing kidney and bladder disease re-
lleyed In six hours by-..New Great South
American Kidney Cure" It is great sur
prise on account of its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain in bladder. kidneys
and back, in male or female. Relieves re-
tentIon of water almost Immediately. II
Won want quick relief and cure this Is the
remedy. Sold by Collier Drug Co.. Bir-
mingham. Ala.
2-28-thurs.fri-sat-1yr
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-01-12
DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE TO FLORIDA.

The Southern Railway have double daily
service Birmingham to points In Florida.
Trains leave Birmingham a. m. and 4:4O
D. m. Morning train makes close connec-
ton at Atlanta with sleeper for Tampa,
Fla. Afternoon train carries sleeper, Biz
minefam to Jacksonville, Fla. Cali at Of
flee 2O1s First avenue for further Informal
tion 11-25-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-01-12

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