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The age-herald., 1900-04-12
RIPLEY WRITES OF
 WARRIOR CANAL Government Engineer Who Made Survey Deeply Interested. HE HOPES TO SEE IT BUILT Addresses Letter to MT. VanHoose From Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, Enclos- ing Some Interesting Data
 Concerning Canal Traffic
HE HOPES TO SEE 1T BUILT

Government Engineer Joseph Ripley, who made the survey of the proposed route of the Warrior canal from Birming- ham to the Warrior river, but who now has charge of the St. Marys Falls canal, Saut Ste. Marie, Mich, has written Form CT Mayor Van Hoose relative to the com merce that passes through that canal. He also enclosed his last annual report. MT. Ripley says he feels deep interest in the proposed Warrior canal and for that req son mailed the report to MT. Van Hoose, who is chairman of the Commercial clubs canal committee. His letter to MT. Van- Hoose reads as follows:
 "Ofice of St. Mary's Falls Canal,
 "Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, April 9, 1900. "Mr. J. A. VanHoose, Birmingham, Ala.
 Dear Sir:-I see from time to time in The Age-Herald that you are taking an active interest in the Birmingham and Warrior river canal. I trust that you will succeed in your efforts to have the canal built, and that you will live to see the many benefits predicted for that section of the country fully realized
 Possibly some of the data relative to the traffic passing through the canals here may be of interest to you. and ven
 
 same for the season of 1899.
 'The snow Is all gone and the ice in the river is breaking up fast, so that naviga- tion will probably open by the last of this week. Very respectfully,
 JOSEPH RIPLEY" The report referred to in MT. Ripley's letter shows that during the season of 1899 the American canal passed 22,252139 freight-tons, being an increase of 4,067 9S8 net tons over the year 1898, or 22 per cent; the number of passengers was 8, 3,66i, an increase of 6,1O6 or 22 per cent, as com pared with 1898.
 The Canadian canal passed 3,00S6n freight-tons, which was a decrease of 46,- S42 net tons; the number of passengers was 1541S, a decrease of 45O.
 The total value of the freight that pass ed through the two canals in 1899 was $2S1.- 364, 750 Among the items shipped were B. 099,606 tons of bitumnous coal, valued at sS,O5S,976 and $15, ,32S, 24O tons of iron ore, valued at 52,116O16.
 The average value per ton of freight car ried was $l114; average distance freight was carried, S27.2 miles; average cost per ton for freight transportation, 7 cents; cost per mile per ton, mills, 1.05.
 The United States canal was opened May and closed December IS, 1899; season, 231 days. The Canadian canal was opened April 26 and closed December 20, 1899; sea- son, 239 days.
The age-herald., 1900-04-12
 WILL ENTERTAIN THE SUPREME CHANCELLOR
Local Pythians Will Extend Courtesies Due the Distinguished Visitor Who
 Arrives Today

This will be a great day with the Pyth- ians of Birmingham and the state general ly. At S:22 o'clock this morning the su- preme chancellor of that order, Hon. Thomas G. Semple of Allegheny, Pa, will arrive at the union passenger station. He will be received by the Alabama grand lodge officers and this committee:
 C. A. Moffett of Jefferson Valley No H.
 A. S. Hirscher of Phoenix No. 9.
 Aaron Gerst of Myrtle and Linton lodges of Bessemer.
 c. S. Comstock of Pratt City.
 K. S. Ward of East Lake.
 The supreme grand chancellor will be conducted to the Morris hotel, where he and his party will take breakfast
 From to clock in the afternoon there will be a reception at the Morris to Knights of Pythias and the general public.
 From 8 to 5 o'clock the distinguished vis- itors will be taken driving through the city.
 At o'clock dinner will be served at the Morris.
 At o'clock there will be an address to Knights of Pythias by the supreme chan cellor at Magnolia hall. under the auspices of Birmingham lodge No. S5. To this all Knights are cordially invited, as the secret work will be exemplifed Officers of Bir- mingham lodge are desired to be in their places and open the lodge at 730 o'clock
 While the meeting is held on the night of Birmingham lodges regular convocation, it is for all Knights, and the grand chan cellor, Jesse Wadsworth, wishes all to be present
The age-herald., 1900-04-12
Ksxa MISS MARIE KNIBLoE raa,
Will Appear Before Zetesian Literary
 Society Tonight

Miss Marie Knibloe, the Bostonian inn personator and whistler will give an en- tertainment under the auspices of the Zet- esian Literary society at the college hall of the Birmingham Business college at S:3O tonight.
 The programme will consist of seven parts, including a rendition of Miss Knib- loe's original two-act sketch, entitled, How Some Dvorces Are Made" or, Why Many Marriages Are Failure"
 Miss Knibloe is an artist of rare ability, whose work has been most highly com plimented and those who attend will be we'll entertained.
The age-herald., 1900-04-12
ADDRESSED A LARGE
 CROWD AT DOLOMITE
Hon. John ". Tomlinson, Candidate For Governor, Given Rapt Attention
 Strong Club Organized

Hon. John w Tomlinson, candidate for governor, spoke at Dolomite Tuesday night to good audience, and was given rapt at tention. He said the Shelley campaign or ators were going about over the county claiming that there was no such thing as a school book trust. Mr. Tomlinson said there was not only such a trust, but that one of the great New York papers few days ago spoke of it as being the fifth Tn the list of great trusts in the United States. He said that these same orators contended that, if there was such trust, 1t could not be controlled by law; and yet, MT Tomlinson said, it was fact that the trusts had been controlled in number Of states, notably Indiana, Tennessee West Virginia, Mississippi and Pennsylvania He said that in Indiana, as a result of the law adopted there, the people were getting school books for less than one-half of what the people of this state were paying. He said that there was a trust price in Ala bama, printed list below which price dealers were not allowed to sell. In Indi- ana the state school board had been ere ated by law with authority to make con tract with the trust The law provided
 
 in West Virginia and Tennessee.
 MT Tomlinson said that General Shelley had never made an explanation why he had re-entered the gubernatorial race. He said that the Shelley speakers said that he did not have to make an explanation. MT. Tomlinson, however contended that it in- dicated that something had transpired be- hind the scenes that General Shelley would not divulge to the public. Mr. Tomlinson said General Shelley withdrew when he had no opposition in Jefferson county be- cause he did not want to scramble for the office; he withdrew when he had only two opponents in the state. When he re-entered ho had four opponents and one in Jeffer- son county, and yet he said he did not want to scramble for the office. The speaker said if he was not scrambling for it now he would like to know what scrambing meant Qaughter), but that all his scram- bling would be in vain.
 At the close of the speech a Tomlinson club was organized, as follows:
 R. R. Brown, president.
 s. w. iKng, secretary.
 D. l.. Eastis, vice president.
 Campaign committees: James McNally A HI. Alley, N. B. Vines, Pink Grove, D. l.. Eastis, J. l.. Vines, T. c. Davidson, T. E. Powell, J. r. Crowder, V. T. Brown.
The age-herald., 1900-04-12
THE PROGRAMME
 WAS CARRIED OUT Visiting Drummers Taken on Trip Around Mineral. SAW THE BIG INDUSTRIES Had Lunch Aboard the Special and Wound Up Convention in the
 Woods-Horse Races in
 the Afternoon
SAW THE BIG INDUSTRIES

Notwithstanding the incemency of the weather, the second days programme ar ranged in connection with the seventh an nual convention of the Alabama division of the Travellers Protective association was faithfully carried out, and was greatly en- joyed by the visiting delegates.
 Long before 10 o'clock the jolly drum mers many of whom were accompanied by ladies, boarded the special train at the union depot, which had been placed at their disposal for trip around the Mineral railroad and points of interest adjacent to the city.
 The train was stocked with the choicest eatables, and promptly at 10 o'clock pulled out of the station in charge of Conductor Bob Rutherford, one of the most popular ticket punchers in the district. Memolfs band was also aboard, and made merry music for the jolly crowd.
 The First stop
 The first stop was made at the BirminS- ham rolling mill, where general tour or the big plant was made. The train then proceeded to Ishkooda, where the largest iron ore mine in the world was seen. Ar ter the train started lunch was served aboard, during which Memolfs band play ed by request "Welcome Volunteer march, composed by Professor Memoli and dedicated to Colonel Higdon, secretary treasurer of the Alabama division.
 After lunch the next stop was made at the pipe works at Bessemer then on to Ensley, where the steel mill and the big furnaces were taken in, much to the de- light and wonderment of the visitors, lNo- fore.
 Session In he Woods
 On the return trip to the city a stop was made in the woods, where the closing busi- ness of the convention was disposed. On motion, Messrs. Selig Gassenheimer and D. r. Lowe were named as delegates from Post A to the national convention at New Orleans. J. H. DeWees and s. c. Carvinal were named as alternates.
 Resolutions of thanks were unanimously extended to Post B. through Post B to the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, to Mayor Drennen, the press and c. IL Nabb, for courtesies extended.
 The compliments and congratulations of the combined posts of the division were extended to Hon. Lucien V. La Taste of Post IA" Montgomery, upon his election to the office of national president.
 Resolutions of respect were passed upon the death of the following members, who died during the year. Jacob Griel, John D. Roquemore, ". S. Harris and r. II. Waring.
 The convention of 1900 then stood ad- journed.
 Upon the return to the city many of the party boarded trolley cars for the fair grounds, where several horse races were enjoyed, the track being too wet to carry out the entire programme.
 During the afternoon the several delega- tions left for their i've homes greatly pleased with the treatment accord ed them by the local post and the people of Birmingham generally.
The age-herald., 1900-04-12
A GRAND OPENING
And Easter Greeting Charming Decora-
 tions and Handsome Presents Free

One of the most attractive openings of the season is that of the Great Atlantic SS Pacific Tea company, which commences this morning and continues throughout the week. The grand assortment of beau tiful premiums Easter souvenir picture frames and gorgeous floral decorations have been artistically arranged and make a magnificent display. A cordial invita- ton to the public, and especially the ladies, to visit the store during the next three days, is extended. The interior of the store presents scene beautiful to behold, there being something on every hand to delight and interest the artistical- ly inclined. To each purchaser of the world renowned teas, freshly roasted cof- fees, A. & P. extracts spices, baking pow der or sauces, handsome Easter sou venir will be given, free.
 The souvenir is beautiful frame, 10x10 inches, Autographed in oil colors and gold and mounted on heavy stock They are finely embossed and surrounded by flowers artistically grouped. On the right of each souvenir are several roses of various shades natural in appearance, and at the left is bunch of violets in Bohemian glass bowl.
 Positively given away only these three days.
The age-herald., 1900-04-12
PROGRAMME OF
 THE MAY FESTIVAL Grand Music to Be Heard at the
 Auditorium. THREE SPLENDID CONCERTS
Well Known Artists Including Signor Campanari Will Appear-The Bos- ton Festival Orchestra Will Be
 Assisted By Local Chorus

The following is the official programme of the music festival to be held at the Auditorium Thursday. May 10, and Friday, May 11th, under the auspices of the Bir- mingham May Festival Association:
 Thursday Night, May 10 Soloists-Miss Flora Provan, soprano; Mrs. B. Guckenberger. contralto; MT. George Leon Moore, tenor; MT. Gwilym Miles, baritone; and Sgnor G. Campanari.
 PART I. Overture, "Jubal' (Weber). Two Hungarian Dances (Brahms). Gloria A Te (Buzzi-PeccD-Signo Cam panari.
 PART II. Excerpts from oratorio Elijah" (Men- Gelssohn).
 Soloists, chorus and orchestra.
 PART IT. Concert Waltz, "Kaiser" (Strauss). Monologue from ''Falstaff' (VerdD-Sig- nor Campanari.
 (a) Dance of the Sylphs Cb) Rakoczy March, from "Damnation of Faust Ser lioz).
 Friday Afternoon. May Il Soloists-Miss Isabelle Bouton, mezzo
 
 Selections from Opera-"The Flying Dutchman," Wagne). (a) Overture.
 (b) Sentas Ballad Miss Bouton. Co Female chorus, "Whr and Twirl." Andante from Quartette in flat Tschaikowsh String Orchestra. Serenade (Volkmann); Mr Hadley and string orchestra Children Cantata Unto the Word" Benoib; Two hundred school children and orchestra.
 PART II. Unfinished Symphony-B- Minor (Schu- berD Allegro Moderate; Andante Con Moto.
 Aria-"Ah, Rendimi,' (RossD; Miss Bou- ton.
 Kroenung's Marsch (Coronation)-Sev endsen.
 FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY Il. Miss Flora Provan-Soprano. Miss Gertrude Stein--Contralto. MT Evan Wiliams-Tenor. Mr. Gwilyn NIiles-Baritone. Overture-"Rienzi," Wagner). Grand Aria (Adrano) from "Rienzi," (Wagner); Miss Stein. March and Chorus from "Tannhauser," (Wagner).
 (a) Recit-"Deeper and Deeper Still" (b) Wait Her Angels to the Skies" from Jeptna (HandeD; MT. Williams. Cantata-"Fair Ellen" Bruch); Miss Proyan, MT. Miles, chorus and orchestra
 PART IT. Ballet Music from Samson and Dellah," (Saint-Saens).
 Discovery-(Grieg) MT. Miles, male chorus and orchestra. Serenade-Lemoine); string orchestra. Grand Finale Die Meistersinger," Wagner); MT Williams, MT. Miles, chorus and orchestra.
 The Boston Festival Orchestra, E. Mol lenhaur. conductor, has been engaged for the festival. All the numbers in which the chorus takes part will be directed by MT. Guckenberger, and all other numbers will be directed by MT. Mollenhauer.
The age-herald., 1900-04-12
MIR. TOMLIN SON
Invited to Address Morgan Club at North
 Birmingham

The Morgan club at North Birmingham held a meeting last night, and, in the ab- sence of the regular chairman, MT. Slaton, J. D. Hillhouse presided and made speech. The meeting was well attended and very enthusiastic.
 John w. Tomlinson, candidate for gov ernor, was present, and was invited to make an address, which he did in very pleasing manner, his remarks being well received.
The age-herald., 1900-04-12
MARCH SHIPMENTS
Of Pig Iron and Cast Pipe Show Up
 Well

The report of pig iron and cast iron pipe shipments from Alabama and Tennessee for the month of March has been issued, and is as follows:
 Pig iron shipments from Alabama and Tennessee, 130,1H tons; cast iron pipe, B. 506 tons; pig iron for export, 7455 tons; cast iron pipe for export, 425 tons.
 Pig iron shipments from the Birming- ham district S7,32i tons; cast iron pipe, 1,9S2, tons.
 The increase in pig iron shipments from the Birmingham district over the month of March, 1899, was ,23O tons.
The age-herald., 1900-04-12
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1.-THE PLAY0

Dramatic Stock company at the Jefferson theater last night in 'The Great Brooklyn Handicap" which was produced with full scenic effects. The company fully sus- tained its reputation the best popular price organization on the road, and won fresh honors.
 This afternoon at matinee Faust" will be repeated, and tonight "The Two Or phans' will be the bill
The age-herald., 1900-04-12
One Fare Rae

Superintendent J. B. McClary of the Bir- mingham Railway and Electric compasv has announced a one-fare rate on the Bes- semer and Ensley division for Miss Su- sanetta Baileys benefit concert to be given at the Jefferson theater Tuesday evening, April F. It -s expected that large crowds from these two towns will attend.
The age-herald., 1900-04-12
MORPHINE
 COCAINE THE HABIT WHISKY so1Rnnq oa PlshAsH CURED hsl TOBACCO

pr. Marion T. Davis, at his private Sani- tarium 311 East Eighth street, Chatta- nooga. Tenn, where this regular practi- tioner for eight years past, and alumnus of the University of Virginia, now treats these diseases EXCLUSIVELY, under WRIT TEN GUARANTEE to REFUND CHARGES, and railroad fare, if cure Is not complete in ten days, and in every respect satisfactory. Remedy simple, safe and eff fective; no desire or craving" after FIRST DOSE; hence no suffering, and no WILL POWER" required, while being cured. Duration of habit, and amount consumed are no considerations. Refractory and re- lapsing cases treated by OTHERS, espe- cially solicited by pr. Davis. He cures such to STAY CURED. All matters conh- dential Voluntary testimonials on file for inspection.
 Call on, write to pr. Davis, at the above address.
The age-herald., 1900-04-12
On Sale IOmnrrOW

Tickets for the double stage vaudeville to be presented next Tuesday for the bene- fit of St. Mary's Episcopal church will be placed on sale at the box office of the Jeff ferson theater tomorrow morning.
The age-herald., 1900-04-12
Death of'Denny Corners

Denny Corners, 32 years, of age, died yes- terday at St Vincent's hospital, after a short illness from pneumonia. The funeral will occur this afternoon at o'clock from St. Paurs Catholic church.
The age-herald., 1900-04-12
PROF. WEISSNER, TERPSICHOREAN COLLEGE,

School of Dancing, Elks' Hall, Fourth ave- nue and Twentieth street. Class for ladies and gentlemen Monday and Thursday evenings, s to 9:3O D. m. Children's class Monday and Friday, 3:30 to p. m. Young ladies and gentlemen's afternoon classes. Tuesday and Thursday, 3:S0 to 5:3O D.. m.
 thur-sun-tues
The age-herald., 1900-04-12
Death of John F. Kicha rdson

John E. Richardson, of the firm of Rich ardson & Oldham, proprietors of the sa- loon in Twentieth street known as Rich ardson's saloon, died last night at o'clock at his home in Smithfield after a short illness.
 MT. Richardson was about 3S years of age and leaves a wife and one child.
The age-herald., 1900-04-12
Are you a cigar epicuree
 Try a Texie.
A. E. Self for coroner.

EhNTER novelties. candy eggs, rabbits, chickens, etc. WARMERS.
The age-herald., 1900-04-12

Vote for Andrew w. Bur- gin for sheriff.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-21
Arc You Con.tlpated2 ?

Do you have that tired feeling? Do
you feel sluggish, bilious and out of
sorts generally2 DO you have sick
headaeheq DO you have pimples, erup
tions, blotches, ulcers. sores or other
results Of constipation2 To be healthy
the sewer OF the body, the bowels,
must be kept in an active. healthy
condition, and nothing does it so we'll
as Bailey's Laxative Tablets. They
bring clear, rosy complexion and a
clear head. A tablet or Two taken NJ
night makes you feel fine in the morn
ing. The l0c packages contain 20
tablets, and the 25c packages go tab
let's. Chocolate coated. w. j. Bailey
is written on each package. Lakeside
Medicine Company, Chicago, proprie-
tor. Sample free. Remember they
cure constipation. Sold by c. r.
Renfro, Guthrie.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-21

Bicycle Berry Book, No OF The
Bicycle Books is all about berries. A
whole encyclopedias of berry lore, boil
ed down after the manner of Farm
Journal Tells about varieties, about
planting, growing, mulching, cultivat-
Ing, picking and marketing. II gives
practical pointers from the pens OF
scores of leading berry growers from
all parts of the country who have con-
trlbuted to it's colums, IL has Colored
representations of berry true to size
and color, tbiuty-three portraits OF
practical berrymen, and thsrty-hve
o, her illustrations, handsomely bound
In cloth. The price is so cents, free
by mail; address the publishers, Will
mer Atkinson Co., PHI. Ndelpria,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-21
rHE CHURCHES.

Plymouth Congregational church -
Preaching At / a. M. and'S D. no. Sun
dsy school At 10 q. m. All ure invited
w j MARSH, Pastor.
First Presbyterian church, corner Of
Noble ave. and Div sion street. There
will be preaching at III a. m. and 8 p.
m. Sabbath school at 9:45 a, m. Y. p.
5. G. +. at p m. All are welcome.
w. @. MILES, Pastor.
Baptist church--Subiect OF morning
sermon, "A call to Parents" evening
subj ct, "NeglectinR salvation" Sun
day school at 9:45. Special meeting of
B Y. = U. at o'clock. You are here
by given special Invitation 10 our SER
vices. r. I. MANSFIELD, Pastor.
First NJ. f. church, corner Broad
and Noble. Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching at / a. m. followed by re-
ception OF probatiouers into full con-
nection. Glass at ~ m. Junior League
at 2:30 p. m. Epworth League p. m
Preaching at p, m. All are invited.
g. W. CoHEGAN, Pastor.
Trinity church, Broad and Noble
avenues. First sunday after Easter
Sunday school 10 a. m. Service and
sermon, II a. m. Evening service and
sermon 1880 p. M. Easter music will
be repeated at the morning service.
Wednesday, st. Marks day, holy com
munion at 10 a. m. Friday service and
choir practice p. m.
M. e. church, south corner Broad
and Villas avenue. Preaching at IL
O'Clock subject, " Revival and the
condition Of affairs that makes re-
vival necessary" At s p. m. "Sin. :"
Sabbath school at 10 o'clock. Junior
League p. m. Senior League p. m.
All who are interested in and desire to
see q revival OF religion in Guthrie are
earnestly invited to attend.
w, d. MATTHEWS, Pastor
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-21

Special engagement a Laughing Machine
How'd you like to be a husband on
a salary? This bright, up to date
comedy with Mr. Stephen Fitzpatrick
iu the leading comedy role, supported
by the clever actress, Miss Ethel
Hodgson and . strong company of art
ists, appears at the new Guthrie op.
era house, Saturday night, April 2i,
and IL Is hoped they will play to q
packed house as this is without doubt
the funniest performance of the sea
son. You should hear little Miss
Viola LaBre9ta the world famous
child contralto, none equal. Amy La
Bretta In coon songs which are very
pleasing. This company Is a very
high class farce comedy and had a
run OF six weeks at the 18th street
theatre, New York; three weeks In
Washington, ID. o two weeks Ia Bait
imore, Md, Ave weeks in Boston,
Mass, twenty nights IN Philadelphia,
and a great many others, 10 great bus
mess at all these large theatres and
this Is the eompany's first time west.
IL is hoped they will go back east at
the close % the season aud say good
word for Oklahoma aud its good peo-
Pile. Don't forget the datevApril "a.
Prices 25, 30 and rs.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-21
CITY CANDIDATES
ARE BARRED
Republican Machine Proposes 20 Give the
Country All the Omcts

Republican Machine Proposes 20 Give the
Country All the Omcss,
The Guthrie Republican mschine,
cooperating with committeeman from
the country. have peri, cted scheme
which will cause wall ng and gnssh-
ing Of molars and bicuspds
The scheme is secret and simple and
the Republicans behind IL, while pro
Tossing 10 be ignoranfof the matter,
say it will be a success.
The scheme merely bars all candi-
dates for county Off e who reside in
Guthrie. At the county nominating
convention the slogan will be:
mo Guthrie man need apply"
County Republicans. IL Is said, are
sore on account Of the fact that Gutn-
rie Republicans have hitherto hogged
oil the best Offices. Only one lpera-
tive county Office is now held by a
county Republican The country men
have been roaring for years, but their
roars have gone unhe ded until this
time Every Guthrie Republican has
been marked for slaughter save Treas
urer Ritterbusch, who, the machine is
confident, cannot be beaten In con.
vention. tits said that Register j j
Nelson is preparing to move TO the
country again In order 10 escape the
city ban. However, Nelson, IL is said,
could not secure another nomination
no matter where be may live