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The age-herald., 1900-10-17
Southern Girl to Paint
 Mrs. R0ckefeIIer's Miniature

A young Georgia girl is to paint min iature portrait of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller. Mrs. Rockefeller herself has given this or der, says writer in the Chicago Amer ican.
 Miss Blythe Stephens of Atlanta is the young artist who has attracted the atten- ton of the richest woman in America Miss Stephens career is remarkable ex- ample of the opportunities that come to talent. When she took up the study of art at Cooper Institute last winter it was to her merely pastme She was visiting friends in New York, and thought this would be an attractive thing to do for q few weeks. She had never studied art be- fore.
 Her first picture was one of Governor Candler of Georgia. The Governor is an old friend of Miss Stephens family. He was delighted with his picture that the young artist was induced to try another.
 -I1er first order was from Mrs John A
 Hill of East Orange to paint her little
 daughter, Jean, child of years
 Upon the tiny portraiture of little Jean this girl spent full month working many hours every day. With brushes the size Of q pinhead, with microscopic care, she laborod The result was a triumph. Mrs. Rockefeller happened to this child's portrait while it was in the custody
 of a protographer who was to take a like
 ness of it. Mrs. Rockefeller decided at once
 that Miss Stephens should paint her por trait
 The Southern girl accepted the oredr and is now at work upon Mrs. Rockefeller s portrait. She will probably spend six weeks upon it.
 Miss Stephens will probably forego the l delights oi Atlanta society this winter. l She is extremely popular there Her fam 1 fly is one of the best in eorgia. She is a 1 recent debutante and her friends are de- i cidedly aVerse to her taking up art as a l permanent occupation.
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
IRREPRESSIBLE BOERS
British Lost s veral Men in a Recent
 Engagem 9nt

London, October 16.-Lord Roberts, from Pretoria under date of October 15, wires as follows:
 "French started from Machadodorp to- ward Heidelberg to clear part of the country not yet visited by our troops.
 "Mahon, commanding the mounted troops, successfully engaged the enemy on October 13, but our losses were severe, three officers and eight m n being killed and three officers and twenty-five men wounded
 French occupied Carolina yesterday, cap turing a convoy during his march"
 Lord Roberts also reports a number of minor fights, showing that the Boers are still active over a wide field.
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
BUDGET OF NEWS
 FROM HUNTSVILLE
An Alleged Oounterfeiter on Trial Other Items of Interest from the His
 toric Little City

Huntsville, October Especial. )-Unted States Court is trying the case of William Messer of Lawrence County, who Is charged with counterfeiting. The evidence of the prosecution shows that Messer galvanized quarter and passed 1t off on a country mer- chant for a ten dollar gold piece, receiving in return s9.9O and piece of tobacco. Mes ser then fled the country, but was located by his victim at Russellville, in Franklin County.
 After having been on a strike about ten days, the brcklayers who have been laying the foundations for the Dallas mill cottages, resumed work yesterday. Concessions were granted by the employers and masons both.
 Four bodies of members of the 69th New York Infantry were exhumed from the city cemetery yesterday. Twenty-one bodies will be shipped to New York Wednesday. Com pAny F. Alabama National Guard, will es- cort the funeral procession to the train and bestow military honors upon the dead.
 Mrs. Lt'ie Fletcher, a young married woman of Madison, died yesterday after very short illness. Mrs Fletcher the daughter of Captain Floyd and was widely esteemed. She leaves a young husband.
 Mrs. Samuel Green. aged 7S years, died yesterday at Moore's Hill.
 Motorman Ben Hill of the electric railway was assaulted Sunday night by two young men in Dalls and was severely beaten about the head with a pistol. The men were ar rested yesterday, giving their names >as Ben and Dave Blackburn. Concealed pistols were found on their persons.
 Dill Cauffee, an ex-convict of Jackson County was arrested here last night by Sheriff Austin of that county. Cauffee was sentenced to ten years imprisonment for shooting the sheriff but was pardoned out on parole Instead of behaving himself as he should have done, he went about making threats to kill Sheriff Austin. He was taken back to Seottsboro this morning and will be sent to the penitentiary again.
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
LEADERS SOUND
Against Coercion in Coming
 Election

Chicago. October 16.-Chairman James K. Jones of the Democratic National Commit tee, and William R. Hearst, president of the
 : NiuDs, today issued the following circular:
 "To the Democratic Clubs:
 Tn the free exercise of the right of suf- frage lies the safety of the Republic. Every patriot, every honest man, is interested in preserving this right at all hazards. Will you, therefore. every man of you, please report promptly to one of us every instance coming to your knowledge of any attempt to coerce or intimidate any voter by any employer, whether single person, a com pany, a corporation, and whether at- tempted by threat, by the pretense of or ders received conditioned on the election of Mckinley, or otherwise. Every such offend- CT deserves like Ca-n. to be fugitive and vagabond on the face of the earth and the public ought to know who they are.
 JAMES K. JONES,
 "WILLIAM R. HEARST
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
A OETFRMINt U w )MAN
Finally Fouud a Food hat Cared He

"When I first read of the remarkable ef- fleets of Grape-Nuts food, l determined to secure some" says Mrs. c. W. Aldridge Of Salisbu y, Mo At that time here was none kept in this town, but my husband ordered some from Chicago traveller.
 q had been greatly afflicted with sudden attacks of cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Tried all sorts of remedies and physicians, but obtained only temporary relief. As soon as I began to use the new food the cramps disappeared, and have never reappeared
 My old attacks of sick stomach were a little slower to yield, but by continuing the food, that trouble has disappeared entirely. I am today perfectly well, can eat anything and everything I wish, without paying the penalty that 1 used to. We could not and would not, keep house without Grpe-Nuts
 My husband was delighted with the benefits received that he has been recom- mending Grape-Nuts to his customers and has built up very large trade in the food. He sells them by the case to most Of the leading physicians of the county, who pre- scribe Grape-Nuts very generally. There Is some satisfaction in using really scien- tifoally prepared food.
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
BREWTON
Items of Interest from the Southern Part
 of the State

Brewton, October 16.-(special. 1.-The cooler weather here has had an evident good effect upon the health of the town. The erstwhile ch.lls and fever, which have heretofore proved a rich harvest for phy sicians and druggists, are disappearing with gratifying rapidity.
 Dr. w. w. Hunt left today for a pro- fessional trip to Clarke County
 Mr. c. M Luttrell is again on the streets after severe spell of sickness.
 Messrs. J. w. Atkinson and William Jones of Columbia, Tenn, have accepted a position with the Luttrell Hardware Company
 Mrs. M. B. Bradley of Pensacola and Mrs. H. P. Stallworth of Evergreen are visit ing their sister, Mrs. James T. Fountain. East Brewton now has a hourishing school of sNty-five pupils under the able direction of Prof. w. H. Burke, assisted by Miss Hermie Tlppin.
 Arthur Mcconnell of the Knights of La Dor left yesterday for Poplar Springs, Mon- roe County, to adjust differences between union men and the Blackshear Lumber Company.
 c. c. Henderson, prominent rice grow CT of Greenyille, was here this week.
 H. O. Hersh of Dallas. Tex, paid Brew ton a flying visit this week.
 Rev. J. W. Kramer and wife have re- turned from Florence s. c.
 The sportsmen of Brewton had quite an enjoyable time a few days ago a a shoot ing match, Charles Lee won first prize, George Mill second, w. $. Douglas third P. B. Sowell fourth and J. H. Harold fifth.
 Wiley Penn, employed with Louis Saks of Birmngham, was ca lied to the bedside of his little brother this week. The little fellow has improved considerably.
 T. W. r'rry til receive -,aa'- of hounds from North Alabama this week and So!no fine cha. ea ere csaccted.
 w. H. Roberson of Calhoun, Fla was here this week.
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
Fire Costa Rica

New York; October 16-The fire which started in Port Limon, Costa Rica, Sat urday, according to late dispatches received here, destroyed the entire business section of the city and caused a property loss of over $2,OOOOOO.
 Among the heaviest sufferers from the fire were the Port Limon Bank, Lind Bros., the United Fruit Company and several hotels. Chinese merchants were also heavy losers.
 Port Limon was in a flourishing condi- tion and the commercial interests of the city have been very large.
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
REAL ESTATE

 SOUTHSIDE RESIDENCES FOR RENT. 2530 Avenue E, nice S-room house. 2516 and 2511 Avenue H, 4-room cottages. 713 18th street. broom cottage 25l5 Juniper street, Broom house; all mod ern conveniences 2225 Arlington avenue, modern up-to-date house. Beautiful cottage on Quinlan avenue. 525 26th street, nice Groom house; all con- Veniences. NORTHSIDE RESIDENCES FOR RENT. 1901 18th avenue, broom cottage; good neighborhood. 1917 18th avenue, broom cottage; good neighborhood. 1908 Huntsville avenue, 7-room house, large yard, etc. 5-room house at Parker station Woodlawn.
 STORES FOR RENT. 12 South 20th street. 1702-S 1st avenue. 2014 and 2016 Avenue A. SIS North 18th street. 2021 1st avenue. Several comfortable offices for rent in of- flee building on 2d, 3d and 1st floors.
 w. N. MALONE & CO.,, Real Estate and Insurance Agents,
 2017 First Avenue. 10-10- wed-fri-sun
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
RUSSIA IS HARD UP
Government is Endeavoring to Nego-
 tiate Another Loan

New York, October 16.-A special to the World from Washington says
 '"rhe fact that Russia is endeavoring to raise a 900 loan in New York and in Paris may explain why Russia has been so anxious to induce the powers to retire from Pekin.
 She is so desperately hard up she can not stand the financial strain of a pro- longed campaign in China, and the fact that she Is trying to borrow money is per haps one of the surest guarantees of inter- national peace.
 Tn Paris, Russia is trying to induce the Rothschilds to lend her $100000,0O0 In New York one of the great international financial houses is trying to form a syndi- cate to lend Russia $50, GOO 900.
 AS the details have not been settled and there are still differences of opinion be- tEseen the American financefs and the Rus sian government as to the issue price of the loan and the rate of interest, the firm s name Is withheld for the present.
 'tAs America is a heavy creditor the na- tion has more money seeking investments than can be profitably employed, it is not unlikely that a Russian loan can be nego- tiated provided the security and interest offered are satisfactory"
The age-herald., 1900-10-17

FOR sALE-SO 40 50 and 6o-pound relay rails Hoffman & Graves, 240i-2ioS Morris avenue 9-29-lm FOR SALE-A desirable home near Greensboro, Ala; two hundred acres; $10 acre Apply to Home, care of Age-Herald for particulars. 1o-l3-5t $S5O-2OOx14O, fronting car line with cottage and orchard; terms $350 cash, balance two years. B. F. Eborn.
 WANTED-A man with a few thousand dollars capital to aid in developing one of the finest coal properties in the state located on both of the two great trunk lines of the South. the Louisville and Nashville and Southern, giving thereby the best facilities for domestic or export trade. Coal ranges from to feet thick and of the best quality. We have three sections of land and have recently organ ized a company for development of one section, having two left for another com pany We will take stock with any one to develop it. The property carries the celebrated Underwood or No Blocton seam; also the Clarke, Gholson and Mon tevallo seams, all of which are workable. Railroad is now building branch road in- to property. Will meet any one desiring to examine property in Birmingham any day Address by mail or wire, H. c. and w B. Reynolds, Montevallo, Ala. 10-13-7t FOR SALE-At Owenton on new car line between Bessemer and Ensley car lines, Groom cottage. new, double parlors, mod ern conveniences; enameled bath; terms reasonable. Apply Cudahy Packing Co.,. cor 22d street and Morris ave. 10-17-2t FOR sALE-Buggies with new steei-spring crossbar: rides easy as rubber tire; S55. Earle, Terrell & Co.,, 1918 First avenue. 8-16-dai- -wky-tf
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
w and SOCIETY
Thursday Evening Euchre Club

The Thursday Evening Euehre Club will begin the winter with series of games to- morrow evening, when MT and Mrs. Ben- amin F. Moore will entertain the club at o'clock. This club, which includes in it's membership a charming coterie of the mar ried set, is entering upon its. eighth year since its organza ton, and the membership is, by the way, with one or two exceptions, the same as that when the club was first organized. It's organization seven Years ago was due to the efforts of Mrs. L. c. Woodson, Mrs. William G. Estes, Mrs. Ad- dison G. Smith and Mrs. James Weatherly, four of the most prominent and popular women in society. pr. l.. G. Woodson was at that time elected president, and has succeeded himself every year, his warm interest in the success of the club holding it together winter after winter, until 1t has long been regarded as a permanent fea- ture of Birmingham social life. The only vacancy thaJt has occurred this season was in the resigna ton of MT. and Mrs. Addi- son G. Smith, the latter's mourning pre- venting her from taking part in the social deeply regretted, for there is no one who will be more greatly missed The member ship of the club includes: pr. and Mrs. L. G. Woodson, MT. and Mrs William c. Estes, Mir. and Mrs. James Weatherly, MT. and Mrs. Truman H. Aldlfch, MT. and Mrs. S. E. Thompson, MT. and Mrs. Truman IL
 Aldrich Jr., MT. and Mrs. Harry Coffin, MT and Mrs E. T. Schuler, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Moore, MT. and Mrs. J. II. McCary, MT, and Mrs. John P Tfllman, Mir and Mrs, Dan Greene Mrs. Norman Brooks and General Louis " Clark Mrs. Benjamin F. Moore is secretary of the club The club meetings have usually be- gun at S:15 o'clock, but the game will be- gin promptly at o'clock in the future.
The age-herald., 1900-10-17

irnpediments to marriage, and ah forms or chronic, nervous, blood and private dls- eases.
 EVERY FORM OF PRIVATE DISEASE POSITIVELY CURED UNDER PLAIN GUARANTEE. I Consultations at office or by mail are in- vited free.
 Treatment by mail to parties who cannot visit me- No written prescriptions; we furnish all medicines.
 Birmingham Daily News: "The News comments him GOT. Dozier) most cordially to all those in need of his services"
 Age-Herald His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head or ms profession"
 Alabama Christian Advocate: "dis pro. fessional standing is unimpeachable, and his character as a gentleman and citizen IS above reproach."
 Office and Dispensary corner Third ave4 nue and Nineteenth street. Birmingham
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
w. C. I. U. Wilt Ask for
 A Curtew Ordinance

meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union was held yesterday aft ernoon to consider the question of curfew ordinance. Mrs. A. N. Ballard was appoint ed chairman of a committee to be selected by her. which will Investigate the matter and bring it before the City Council. This committee and the society wish the sup port of the public sentiment of Birmng- ham as is given to this subject in other cities This question of a curfew ordinance
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
Letters From the People.

''The Alabama Home" has now been In business over nine years time. It has a record of great usefulness, having aided It's members in building hundreds of homes, and having cancelled over s70OOOO worth of its members mortgages.
 The association has paid It's members in matured stock savings and profits over s650OO0. redeeming over s1,0O0,OOO worth of its stock, not one share of which ever sold under the withdrawal value, as stated in its literature. The following letters will give some idea of the real benefits to be derived by becoming a member of "The Alabama Home"
 W. V. M. Robertson, Gen. Mgr. The Ala bama Home Building & Loan Associa- Dear Sir-My settlement with the The Alabama Home the other day, by which the value of my stock cancelled my s110O loan and gave me $500 in cash, is to me one of the most satisfactory trades I ever made In my life. The profit on my stock cut down my interest lO eoi d year, anu lue pTOHt OH my investment stock being the same as on my borrowing stock, was such that here by apply for S250O worth of new stock. I close by saying that I consider "The Ala bama Home" financial institution that is of great good to the community.
 J. L. YANCEY,
 (Of Chichester, Yancey & Orr) w. V M. Robertson, Gen. Mgr. The Ala
 bama Home Building & Loan Associa-
 ton:
 Dear Sir-I consider your association the greatest friend the working people of this county can have. l borrowed $500, and have now paid out of debt, and am out total cost of little over $40 a year, which is not over one-thlrd what rent would have been. am the foreman of the running re- pair at the Southern Railroad shops, and would advise all railroad men to join .""The Alabama Home" J. F. ABNEY. MT Henry Robertson:
 Dear Sir-Some years ago wife and my self borrowed $4oO from The Alabama Home" to help us pay for home.
 We could not have bought and paid for home in any other way, and the service your Association has been to us will always command our gratitude.
 Every thinking man who wishes to get a home for his family can best do so by deal- ing with you
 With every good wish for the future suc- cess of ''The Alabama Home", believe me to be, very sincerely,
 REV. M. J. WILLIAMS
 To those who wish to own a home and stop paying rent or who wish to lay aside part of their monthly earnings and have 1t returned to them at time in life when few thousand dollars would mean much help and comfort, the stock in this Associa- ton offers great Inducements.
 For all information apply to W. V. NJ Robertson, Gen. Mgr, 2O09 First Avenue
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
Mrs. 'Aann. .na ! s ler Iawels

A cable from Paris says Mrs. Daniel Manning, while leaving her hotel after din- ner Saturday, lost a diamond sunburst valued at s25O0 As a strange coincidence, both lady commissioners of the United States at the Paris Exposition sustained a loss of jewels.
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
Miss BrideweIl t) Arrive thursday

It can be positively announced that Carrie Bridewell will sing in Birmingham next Monday evening, October p, at the Jeffer- son Theatre. This will be her first appear arce since her return from Europe, and an ovation will be given her by the brilliant audience She is pronounced one of the worlds greatest artists, and is the first southern vocalist to rise to this distinction. Elegant apartments have already been se- cured for her at the Morris.
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
Turkey Has Trouble

Constantinople, October 16.-The tribal risings among the Kurds are assuming threatening proportions. The authorities are greatly concerned. The troops have had to intervene in the Diarbekir district, where a number of Christian and Mussel- man villages have been razed.
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
FOR SALE.
10-10-Wed-f -fri-sun

$15, ,OO0-2O26 2d avenue; stories. $10O0-12th avenue, North, near 24th street. $3000-Reside nee, Cullom's Addition. $12, OO0-2109 2d avenue; stories. S1250-Residence, Avenue G and 18th street. $3150-Residence, Huntsville avenue. $4500-4 brick residences, Avenue H; rents $660
 s21OO-1OOx2OO, 16th street, near 10th avenue, South S75OO-2d avenue corner, near Jefferson The atre.
 $1575-5ox16O, 18th avenue, South; paved, stone fence. $SOO0-sOx1OO residence, North Fist street $1O.OOO-2d avenue, corner 22d street; im- proved. $4O0O- Residence, South 17th street. $6000-Highlard avenue lot, 100 feet $3000-Highand avenue residence. $5250- Residence, 18th, street, North SIS, ,000-2d avenue, near 18th street. s60oO-Beautiful home, 24th street. North. s4o50-7 houses Avenue H, near 22d street. SIP 25OO-1O0x240, residence, Sth avenue. s45OO-Corner 11th avenue, South; elegant house renting $4SO; easy terms.
 W. B. LEEDY & CO, Phone 42 112 North 21st St. 10-10-sunwed-frt
 FOR SALE. s3oOo-4Ox1O0, with 2-story house. on 23d st.; close in. s1OOO-21s acres; fronts 800 feet on Electric car line, between Woodlawn and city llm- its.
 s225-1O0x19O, on car line at West End. slSO0-Store property in Pratt City; rents for $26.50 per month. s75O-4-room house, large lot, good we'll in Woodlawn; s4OO cash, balance $lO per month, without interest. fs- t s15OO-90 acres of rich valley land on railroad and macadam road, between Birmingham and Mt Pinson fine large spring; gooq. orchard 4-room house; one or the' pess farms in the valley.
 s. E. THOMPSON. n, Ta1enbone No. 24. 22S 21st Street.
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
DR. 0. T. D0ZlER. SPECIALIST. ;enito Urinar .
 Surgery.

O
 CutaneouS and veneral diseases. All delicate dis- orders of sexual organs and pel- vic vicera of men and women. Cys- tits, stricture, sexual weakness, proStltitis, irregu- laritiN of women,
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
| . . In Society.

 Mrs. James Weatherly has returned from the Black Mountains. Mrs. J B. Raulston will return today from Chicago.
 MT. Henry Pope of Mississippi iS spend- ing the autumn with his sister, Mrs. Will liam Redd.
 MT. w. L. Woodruff has returned to the city.
 Mrs Pete B. Clark has returned home. Mrs. J. w Wallis and her ieice, Miss Johnson, left yesterG for Washington, Baltimore and New York. The meeting of the ladies' auxiliary of St. " eb Je5n postponed un- til Monday October 22.
  MT. and Mrs. F. M. Jeffries have returned from their bridal trip and are at home at ISIS Sixth avenue. Mrs. R. F. Kolb has gone to Montgomery to visit friends.
 The Tuesday Whist Club was entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs l.. Sevier. Mrs. T. H. Motion and family have taken rooms for the winter at the Florence Hotel Annex.
The age-herald., 1900-10-17

A ball will be given by the Daughters of Israel on October IF at Elks' Hall. Pro- ceeds are for the purpose of building a new synagogue. 10-12-6t
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
tift Eur .t,4r, 4ptured

Capetown, October 16-The British re-en- tered Bloemhoff, near Kimberly, October H. unopposed and captured fifty Boers.
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
New Title for Roberts

London October 16.-Lord Roberts was today gaZetted honorary colonel of the new regiment of Irish Guards.
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
FLORENCE
Accident Cost Donald Tracey an Arm
 Memorial Window

Florence, October 6.-(Special )-Donald Tracey, an engineer at the Philadelphia fur mace, lost an arm today by being caught in a cog wheel. Tracey was oiling an engine and his sleeve became entangled and he was drawn into the cog, losing his arm near the shoulder. After being injured he walked two blocks and had his arm dressed. He showed wonderful nerve and survived the terrible ordeal
 Mrs. w. F. Hardin of Memphis, Tenn, formerly of this city, gave very handsome memorial window to Trinity church in memory of her father and mother Joseph and Mary Thompson, who were among the pioneers of the Tennessee valley. The win dow represents the holy family, and is a beautiful work of art The window is being placed this week.
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
HANTEII.

WANTED-Every lady, man, girl and boy in Alabama to wear a pair of my fall and winter shoes. D. B. Luster, the Prac- tical Shoeman, PIT Nineteenth street. 9-25-tf
The age-herald., 1900-10-17
Lydia E. pinkham's Vegetable Compound

is now being agitated in Atlanta and in mere than TOO other cities in the United States.