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The age-herald., 1900-02-26
AHumorous Candidate

Montgomery boasts of several candidates for state office, and has one of decidedly Humorous turn of mind. His name Is Bob Greene. He is at present clerk In the or flee of the clerk of the supreme court. MT. Greene talks very amaisingly of his own candidacy Telling of a1is fitness for the position, he said to a reporter this moru- ing:
 ''I am a self-made man as far as the job goes I commenced my career thirty-five years ago. and am still at it. Graduated at primary school at seven, and then went into business. Took a postgraduate course at home by lamp.Gght. because we didn't have any pine knots. Few men nave learned more business pass words and grips than have I. l plowed for year to get seasoned, and then worked as a striker in a blacksmith shop, and after wards as an apprentice in a gin factory, where learned carpentry, milling. house painting and many other side lines. Seek ing rest at twenty, learned telegraphy, and amused myself for several years in a railroad office at so much per month. Somehow I didn't seem to SUCK to railroad ing. and wandered off into other spheres of business, where l acquired douIble-entry bookkeeping, shorthand and typewriting Still no rest. I once tried editorial work on a daily newspaper. Editors do have a soft thing. With stout heart, pair of scissors and something to live on, news paper man ought to succeed I remember the blacksmi th's grip, but for the life of me can't recall the password of railroads. Used to know the password for a hard mouthed mule, but have tried to forget that.
 Many dark night in the lonely woods, by the ftfu1 glare of the torch, have toll ed with an axe, cutting down huge trees while other fellows were soundly asleep in their beds, and wouldn't have walked if the dogs had treed varmint on the roof. That night work was of great benefit to me, as am now enabled to work for living in the day time and run for state auditor at night. Say. this candidates grip Is the hardest one to learn I have yet tackled"
 MT. Greene has reputation for fine busi- ness ability, and is qualified to perform the duties of auditor. He is a hard worker, and it has probably been many day since he has had time to chase the festive ''var- mint to his 1eafy lair.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26

clerk in the department of agriculture, has announced his candidacy for clerk of the house. and so far as. is known he will not have opposition. Mir. Adams has served two terms as assistant to the clerk, and is well and favorably remembered by every mem- Der of the last two houses. He has splendid clerical capacity. and probably the best voice for reading in the state. Frank Ju- lian, of Tuscumbia, is again a eandidae for assistant clerk He has filled the position with credit to himself and has no an- nounced opposition for reelection. There are two avowed candidates for secretary of the senate. These are Elmore Garrett, of Anniston, and w w. Kirkland, of Ozark. MT. Garrett was a candidate before the last senate. and made a close race.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
BESSEMER.

Bessemer. February 25.-(Special )-Thurs- day afternoon Mrs. A. c. Shorpley gave an elegant whist party to a number of ladies. Mrs. H. l.. Rains won the first prize, a beautiful cut glass and silver puff box. Mrs. J. W. Carter won second prize, cut glass and silver cold cream jars. During the game refreshments of the daintiest and most substantial kinds were served.
 Those present were Mesdames Carpenter Lewis, Vining, Porter, Robinson, Huey, Bains, Golson and Hart, and Misses Stella and Bessie Spencer and Ollie Golson.
 The smoke pouring out of the stacks at the rolling mills this morning was glad news to the people of Ressemer. as 1t as- sured them that the mighty enterprise was on the eve of resuming operations.
 One hundred more men will be put to work Monday, and it is learned that on the first Monday in March a force of pudders winsbe put to work. There are several roll ing mill men from other places here to- day looking for residences.
 It has also been learned that the main building of the mill will be extended one hundred feet.
 Mrs. T. F. Robinson, accompanied by her two little daughters, Elise and Virginia, left yesterday to attend the Mardi Gras festivities in Mobile.
 William R. West has let the contract for a two-story residence on Ninth avenue.
 The Bessemer Land and Improvement company has sold $6, 400 worth of residence lots during the last two days.
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The age-herald., 1900-02-26
IMPROVED SERVICE

To Rome and Dalton, via. the Southern
 Railway. Effective January 15. the Southern Rail- way inaugurated double daily service be- tween Anniston and Rome. Ga. New train makes close connection with trains 3s and 37 between Birmingham and Anniston.
 Passengers can now leave Birmingham at 6:0O a. m. arrive at Rome at Il 5o a. m., re- turning, leave Rome at $50 p. m. and ar- rive at Birmingham at 10:00 p. m. 1-17-30t.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26

sively and cured thousands of patients SUI fering with all manner of private trouDles' Sexual Weakness. Syphilis. Structure, son orrhoea. etc. l offer you certainty V. cure. My charges are reasonable. may ,, be stranger to you. If so. l refer you with permission to First National sam, bann, Alabama National Bank, Jefferson Counss ,rs Savings Bank and Steiner Bros, Bahne.' as to my responsibility for my coot l cure many patients by mall treaeni1-or' trl Ior Write for prices and terms. Address @ .,a r. F. Holloway, Watts Bldg. Third iAVe and Twentisth street. Birmingham Ala.
 Office corner Third avenue and iWen- tieth street. over Singer Sewing Mach'ne company. Entrance on Third avenue next door to Birmingham Water Works com- pany.
 Office hours $50 a. m. to 5:3o p. m. Sum days, 10 a. m. to 12 m.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
No Communications From France

Washington, February 25.-The Associ- ated Press is authorized to state that no communication whatever has been made by the French authorities to the state de- partment relative to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and the Panama canal. This state- ment was made in reply to question put in official quarters regarding the publica- tion that the French ambassador has had c conversation with the secretary of state relative to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
VIII Not Hold Primaries

Escambia county will not hold primaries for the nomination of county officers and a member of the general assembly. The executive committee of that county at meeting held a few days ago, decided to leave it a free-for-all race in August. Hon. G. W. L. Smith, who represented the coun- ty in the last house, spent yesterday in the city, and, speaking of the situation in his county, said that the people were not taking special interest in any race save to have Mir. James McMillian, of that county, chosen for state treasurer. By holding no primaries for the nomination of represen- tative the senatorial fight will cut no figure in Mir. McMillians race. MT. Smith will probably be a candidate to succeed hinr self. He is one of the ablest young lawyers in south Alabama.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
COMMERCIAL CONGRESS
Secretary Richardson Issues Gall for the
 Session at Houston

Houston, Texas, February 25-Secretary Richardson to-day issued the official call for the tenth annua --l7r = #a T-lus- Mississippi commerciai ralEte zts h- he.I at Houston April 1 -o lHs.Fe The territory to be repre- rt7 a' a the states and terrft I- tf- Mississippi river. I'll e'h for sion are set forth a fJUoWs
 'Irrigation, rivers and harbors; f,icaragua canal. Pacific cable, merchant marine, St. Louis worlds fair, trade with the orient, consular service, statehood railroad trans portation, preservation of forests beet sug ar, trade with Mexico, advantages of Amer tcan travel exports and imports through gulf and Pacific ports, need of home fac tories, and drainage.
 The basis of representation: The governor of each state or territory may appoint ten delegates; the mayor of each city one del- egate and one additional delegate for each five thousand inhabitants, provided, how ever that no city shall have more than ten delegate through its executive officer. every business organization one delegate, and an additional delegate for every fifty members, provided. however, that no such orgamza- tion- shaal have more than ten delegates Governors of states or territories members of the United States congress and ex-presi- dents of this congress are ex-officio dele gates, with the privilege of delegates except those of voting.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
Famous Physi,ian Dead

Chicago, February 25.-Dr. R. A. Wright, of Buffalo, N. r., is dead at St. Josephs hospital.
 homeopathic physicians of America. In 1898 he was chosen president Of the Ameri- can Institute of Homeopathy.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
NOTICE

M. Wise & Go. will be pre- pared to receive their patrons this morning at their old stand, corner 2Oth street and Morris avenue.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY
 SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES

Most men tan in business by trying to do too many things. To be sue
 cessfui every one should select some one special business. and to that devote h.s whole time and attention. For the past thirteen years in the city of Bir- mIngham. Ala. l have treated exclu-
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
Candidates Announcing

Candidates for positions in the next gen- eral assembly are coming out early this year. Already there are announced candi- dates for clerk of the house and secretary of the senate. J. c. Adams, who is chief
The age-herald., 1900-02-26

Ladies' Long Watch Oh aims S2.25. A. s. Smith, 2O3 N. 2Oth
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
STATUS OF TRADE
 IN CAPETOWN United States Ought to Have Larger Share of Exports MINE OWNERS ARE NOT IDLE While War is Somewhat Diminishing the Volume of Trade Very Large Business is Done in Ger
 tain Lines
MINE OWNERS ARE NOT IDLE

Washington, February 25.-tSpeca1)-J. G. Stowe. United States consul general at Cape Town, sends the state department the following very interesting account of the condition of trade in Cape Colony:
 While American trade in South Africa during the last three months has been ex- cellent, as evidenced by the receipts of food stuffs, mules, horses, etc., yet I regret that the United States is not having a larger share in the exports hither of such manuf factured articles as bottled beer and spif-I its, clothing, hose, cloth, harness, saddles and electrical field outfits, wagons, carts, telesrariaic material ,.tr9foa' isinssl' s=aafe Gl'"s ts ana hoe fron ve military sfs ate l4H=H Hza.ls somotives as= ing za oa-a piaeed. While 5he is iu l# szauer stages. md the re- hats ado w. 1sths Huer s.aL 5 Is nil, di- ss..saslinr tAe Vaisza.. ''- li-.sazes very 'wn aH5p re. ssisx, gifse es.sain mes; ana the goods of all sorts tak~ss by the Boer armies from the British colonies will have to be replaced "A demand for United States goods must come when the war is over. lH
The age-herald., 1900-02-26

Seed oats. J. H. Accary Co.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
Mine Owners Not Idle

"The mine owners of the Transvaai are not idle but have their engineers and draftsmen at work preparing plans; and orders are being placed some where for min ing machinery and plants to replace what may be destroyed or injured and in antici- patton of new operations and increased business. Many new plants are lying at seaports, stopped in transit The coast cit ies are preparing their docks. now made quate and crowded beyond their capacity, for the great influx of goods when the strife is over. Cape Bay is crowded with vessels; as many as eighty to ninety have been counted at one time
 "I desire to impress upon American man. ufacturers the necessity of earnest effort and prompt shipments to gain this trade. It Is to be regretted that orders are being refused or accepted and held back by Amer ican manufacturers in the fear of nonpay- ment. Such action may seriously affect future business. If they are unable to fill orders, they should not hesitate to say so; but they should not accept and fail to ship The seaport cities are benefiting by the war; the demand for cattle, sheep, vegeta- bles and forage is such that with the ad- vance in prices, the agriculturists are pros- pering. In fact, excepting in the beseged cities, the colonies. so far as trade Is con- cerned, are thriving.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26

Gelder's restaurant open all night.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
NOT ICE.

The undersigned having been commits stoned by the secretary of state of the state of Alabama, as a board of dncorporators, to open books of subscription to the capital stock of the North Alabama Railroad com pany, notice Is hereby given that we will open books of subscription to the capital stock of said railroad company at the Nor iis hotel, Birmingham, on the 9th day of March, 1900
 J. M. F'ALKNER,
 J. H. RINGGOLD
 WALKER D. HINES, 1-29-mon-5t Commissioners.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26

Seeds. Field and garden. J. H. Mccary Co.,.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26

GENTLEMEN, please re- member that we are head quarters for Mardi Gras wet goods. Tom Cason, 1917 Sec- Ond avenue.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
Demand for Bakers Ovens

1T note that a demand for bakers ovens and appliances may arise, as bakers li- censes in the colony have been abolished. New York firm has a nice article in the line of ovens for small bakeries on display. The demand for furniture even now is good. the refugees from the Transvaal prepar- ing houses. it would seem for protracted stay. AS lumber has advanced % per cent. and other articles in proportion. furniture Is expensive.
 ''Tenders for bridge work, electrical and railway material, and, machinery are open for bids. Large shipments of fire-extin- gushing apparatus from London are arriv- ing, on war account, for hand engines and to put out fire caused by shells. East Lon- don has recently built an electric light plant and an electric tramway using Babcock & Wilcox boilers and other American appli- ances. The imports of electrical materials for October exceeded the corresponding month of 1898 by $s0 000.''
The age-herald., 1900-02-26

Houston, Texas, February 25.-Secretary Richardson to-day issued the official call
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
CADETS ON HORSEBACK.
A NEW FEATURE IN CAVALRY DRILL AT
WEST POINT.

Commencement week at West Point is always
series Of exciting functions and the person
who has once been permitted to witness them Is
always anxious to go again. The work OF the
year is nearly over the first class men have the
routine of the academic yeaF behind them and
look forward to the time when they may
the imaginary line that separates them from
the officers. The yearlings eated the
close of their term of servtude and assume a
strut which causes apprehension in the hearts
of the cadets.
To many of the visitors the cavalry drills IN
the riding academy and the parade ground
the most interesting features. At these ex-
hbitions of horsemanship the cadets usually
show that they highly proficient in that
branch. The rough riding unusually inter-
esting this year and the feats of horsemanship
astOnished those visitors who had never been
present at a similar exhibition. and when the
end without injury to any of the daring
rough riders the admiring spectators felt
Ieved but convinced that the members of the
graduating class were competent hOrsemen-
One of the features of the cavalry exhibition
was the new skrmish drill. This introduced
recently at the Military Academy Making pro-
vision for the safety of horses when cavalry is
deployed for skrmishng against a partly con-
ceaed enemy has long been serious problem
Horses have always been conspicuous targets
when standing, and in the Philippine campaign
il was demonstrated that bad marksmen
found no difficulty in gripping horses This
suggested to Captain George II. Sands and Lieu
tenant Julian +. Lindsey of the 9th Cavalry, in
structors OF cavalry tactics at West Point. the
possibility Of cavalrymen throwing their hOrsa
to the ground and making them less con-
spicuous mark in battle. When the horses wers
down ii was found that their bocies made a good
shield for the man who held the reins, and
enabled him to fight with comparative safety
from behind his living breastwork The method
of throwing the horse determined after con-
situations on the subject between Captain Sands.
Colonel Helm. Colonel Mills and Lieutenant Lind
sey 1t became an easy matter to throw the
most stubborn horse. and the animals also be-
came expert and required little urging to assume
the desired posture. The cadets are now drilled
regularly in this exercise, When a horse has
been well drilled ne drops as soon as ne feels
the peculiar tap his neck and the twist to
the rein. When a horse is stubborn it sometimes
becomes necessary to employ heroic measures
like giving his neck several sharp twists to
make him dizzy
The attention Of the visitors diverted on
Tuesday from the cadets 10 General Otis. and
the reception of the late commanding officer Of
the United States forces in the Philippines was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

CITY BLOCK NOT DEVOTED TO BUsI-
NESS SPECIALITY

NI4oo EOI<Al-l
There are many streets in New York in which
certain lines of business largely repre-
scented that they have become known as head
quarters for the particular class of wares which
are handled by the majority of dealers. Fourth
ave. is the place for old furniture, antiques
and bric-a-brac; Division-st. is the headquar-
tiers for millinery of the cheap class; Baxter-st
has a monopoly high grade cast off clothing
and garments Of the class that fit like the
glass on the bottle, and old books find their way
to Ann-st and vicinity. There is a drygoods
a jewelry and a real estate district downtown,
and these are subdivided that the knowing
person has little difficulty in making the tour
of the trade in certain lines in a short time.
The block in Fifty -ninth-st. between Eighth
and Columbus avs, is a good sample of the
other side Of the picture for although con-
tains few business houses in the shape Of stores
it contains curious collection Of commercial es-
tabshments
On the south side. going west, there is a hi
cycle establishment. then gymnasium and
physical culture school. and next to these a
bowling alley with lager beer attachments. Be
yOnd this is a mandolin ana guitar studio and
then a tailoring es Adjustment, with sign ex-
planning that ladies' suits a specially. After
this comes a doctors office, and between this
and two ladies' tailor shops is the headquarters
of the Irish National club Among the signs
that follow are Peerless Laundry" "DeIicates-
sen and bakery" Vienna Tailor PIANIST"
Manicure" Glazing" Sign Painting" No
tary public" Coal Office" Boots and Shoes"
bicycles Repaired and Tires Nulcanized," Hair
Dressing" Laundry" Real Estate and In
surance" "Cniropodist," and the green sign of
the -Four Leaf Glover Club"
on the north side there is printer, real estate
Office a delicatesS shop a conbcr oyster and
chop house Chinese laundry pamst naturalist,
manicure, milliner, ladies' tailor ana a stable.
Taken as a whole, the block is busy and
contains a remarkable collection Of signs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

little stout, or. indeed, a hearty meal Is i'm
medatey after the stomach has been in active
rebellion The spasms of retching are separated
by intervals Of ten minutes or more And food
that is taken promptly after one of these is
pretty sure to be retained.
Although these instructions are meant for peo-
pie who make long voyages, they hardly
fail to prove useful also to those who merely go
yachting and fishing and find that they are not
good sailers Except in or two respects, the
soundness of this advice is well established by
Independent evidence. And where Dr. Partsch's
suggestions seem little unusual, his practical
experience entities him to the confidence of the
unprofessional reader.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
AVERTING SEASICKNESS.
THE CHIEF BANE OF OCEAN VOYAGES
EUcGEsTIoNs DESIGNED TO REDUCE IT TO A
MINIMUM.

may be confidently asserted that no single
cause detTacts so much from the pleasure of
an ocean voyage as seasickness, actual and an
nctpstiVe, The nonotonous moan of the fog
norm The Temor that results from a twin-screw
naechanlcal equipment, the crying excessively
soc1able child, which begins demonstrations in
an adjacent cabin at o'clock in the morn
Ing. and the spilling of plate of soup into ones
Lap when the vessel rolls heavily, are either
exceptional OF trihing drawbacks. But sea
hskness finds larger number Of victims dom
lnAIes them f9T 4 longer period, and is a much
NlOre serious matter than any of these other
experiences The acute manifestations of the
malay may not be prolonged. but, susceptible
ny 70 Il having been discovered, the sufferer
becomes more IT less apprehensive. his plans
and movements are trarrneIIed and his ambi-
ION L. paFaiyze1 Fortunately, the majority Of
Iha0e who suffer II all are troubled only during
lie nfst Two or three days Of a voyage, or else
only when the ship pitches badly. But
20. II Is mighty desirable 10 mitigate the severity
u NE attack y possible And this may be
done BY observing a few simple precautions.
br Herman Partsch, Of Brooklyn, contributes
70 The Medical Record" number Of excellent
suggestions Of this subject. Some Of them VIII
SEEN rather familiar 20 the veteran voyager;
others may appear more novel In any case,
u u 10 ne IlOItI tilaI lile man WHO
0ners these hints spent TWO and a half years at
sea as the medical officer Of various steamships
and In losG received a prize from the Medical
HOclety Of California for an essay on seasick-
heAA Moreover several other doctors who have
served similar apprenticeship and the leading
steamship companies Of San Francisco have
strongly commended Dr. Partsch's instruc-
uons
h the hTst Place, passenger who expects to
De slck should secure Il cabin as nearly amid
Allps as possible, and should give that part Of
me vessel the preference when out ION deck in
aALnuch rs The motion Of the ship il felt much
less there than out forward. Secondly, one can
hot have too much fresh air. II is vastly better
% De cut on deck than coOped~ in a cabin
01l he latter should be as well ventilated as
H017lDie- one need not worry about draughts
- Il d singular fact, due perhaps to the humid
- u sea ar that on the ocean it is practically
ni'ossl5 !e 10 take cold. Dr Partsch urges the
1''sAil-lly u wearing shoes that are warm and
1'iii"f able and that be put on and re
moved with ease. Indeed, convenience in dress
- ana undressing is 10 be studied in the choice
" e4Dlhing taken On SEA voyage.
The victim Of seaslckness Will learn from ex-
Fet-ence sooner or later that his posture greatly
The Democratic advocate., 1900-06-30

D9-FACTORY, Corner of Liberty ana
George Streets, Westminster, Md, where .
have just erected new and large Shops, gslnEH
me better facilities than heretofore a can
is solicited mayo
The Democratic advocate., 1900-06-30

LAWN MOWERS.
Stearn's Ball Bearing Lawn Mowers are the
best. We also carry the Pennsylvania thigh
wheeD Electric and Champion sizes, 10, IL,
IA, l6, 18 and 20inches.