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The age-herald., 1900-02-05
The County Unit System
 And the School House

As the county unit system of public schools is now receiving some attention in educational journals and will probably be- come a live issue in Alabama, I wish to call attention to feature of the system not heretofore mentioned, so far as I know. Under this system the main- tenance of public schools is made. can be made function of county government, as much so as the support of tine pooor, the working of the roads, or the building of court house. The state appropriations arc made directly to the county to aid the latter in maintaining schools. Tee title to the lands on which school houses are built Is taken directly to the county in its name. The school house thus becomes as much county building as a poor house. bridge, or a court house. Hence, the county gov ernment may. by means of special taxes. provide such schcol houses as may be nec-
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
The ship Subsidy lSiiI

From the Indianapolis News Und Rep).
 A most healthful and formidable opposi- ton is developing to the Hanna-Payne ship subsidy bill Many republican papers are antagonizing it with great vigor. It is crit icized not only as a job and an unjustifi- able use of the taxing power, but as un- wise and ineffective even from the point of view of those who favor some r.Casure tending to stimulate our . erc'hant marine. One very great objection to 1t is that no one seems to know to be able to find out just how much money 1t would take from the people. The Chicago Inter Ocean says that 'an eminent and impartial ex- pert has figured that the total cost to the American people of this scheme to build up our merchant marine will be in twenty nine years $1,57S, ,367, ,622. The Ameri- can Economist, a protectionist organ de- clares that no one can tell what amount of money the bill wlal take from the treasury, and that estimates vary all the way from 5000 GOO to $50,0OO 900 a year.
 The bill is wrong in principle. because it is wrong to tax the people of the country thus heavily for the benefit of a special industry. There is no more reason why the farmers should be taxed for the benefit of the shipping interests than that the ship ping interests should be taxed for the benefit of the farmers. The bill is class leg.sha tion of the most odiouS kind. We hope that Indiana's senators and repre- sentatives will fight this bill, which Is backed not by tine people. but by power ful lobby representing men who are selfish ly interested in securing its passage. The American merchant marine can take care of itself. Our sinipyards even now have all that they can do, and they are able to build ships as cheaply as they can be built anywhere else in the world. And our mer- chant marine is growing. It will grow more rapidly if American citizens are allowed to buy ships wherever they please and have them admitted to American regis try, and If our shipping laws are made as liberal as those of other countries
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
MARDI GRAs CELEBRATION,

New Orleans and Mobile, Feb 25th-2ith,
 1eOO.-Reduced Rates via A. G. s. R. R.
 O account of the Mardi Gras Celebration at New Orleans, La, and Mobile, Ala, February 26th-27th, the Alabama Great Southern R. R., will sell tickets from points on it's line to New Orlens and re- turn; also to Mobile Ala, and return, at rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets will be sold February 20th to 25th inclusive, with final Hmit to return March 18th, 1900.
 The Alabama Great Southern R. R. of- fers excellent and convenient schedules en route to New Orleans, La, and Mobile, Ala. and passengers should purchase tick cts reading via that line.
 For further information, call on Ala bama Great Southern R. R. Ticket Agent.
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

essary, as in case of a bridge or court house under the following provision of our present constitution:
 Article g, section 5, provided further, that to pay any debt that may hereafter be created for the erection of the necessary public buildings or bridges, any county may levy and collect such spe- cial taxes as may hereafter be authorized by law, etc"
 First-Let law be passed making the maintenance of public schools a part of then become necessary public buildings
 Second-Let the law further provide that the title be taken to the county and that special axes be levied and colleced to build the houses. Alabama may thus be pro- vided with decent, suitable and permanent school houses. l.. V. ROSSER,
 County Superintendent Pickens County.
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
WINTER TOURIST TICKETS
To Florida Via Central of Georgia Raj
 way.

Winter tourist tickets are now on sale to all resort places in Florida. The Central of Georgia Railway offers greatly im- proved schedules and service from all points north, west and northwest to Flor ida.
 Through Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars and day coaches, St. Louis to Jacksonville, via Atlanta, Macon and Lake City. Train leaving Birmingham daily at 2:40 D. m. carries Palace Sleeping Car "Bir- mingham" to Savannah, making close con- nection at Macon with the Dixie Flyer'' Pullman Sleeping Car and day coach to Jacksonville.
 For descriptive advertising matter, sched- ules, rates, etc., apply or write to
 SOLON JACOBS, Commercial Agt,
 JACK w. JOHNSTON, U. T. Agt.
 Birmingham Ala
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
.F|REMEN HURT
 IN CHICAGO FIRE They Were in the Second Story When the Floor
 Caved In.

Chic1so H., February 4.-Four fre,nen and two spectators were injured during the progress of a fire in the basket factory of John S. Benedict on North Green street today. One of the injured iremen may die. The Enjured:
 Captain WLliam Bergman, right leg bro ken and burned about the boiy; may die.
 Lieul.eaart Frank Nigg.
 Paul Baungarten.
 Mlrtin Geary. Mrs. Rolta Wagaga, S9 years of age.
 Sophie Kolombia, 31 years of age.
 The fremen were in tine second story when the floor caved in, ginning all four in the ruins. They were rescued with diff1- culty. The building was entirely destroyed; loss, $16,0O0
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
A New Aml,assad dor

Berlin, February 4.-Count Wolff -Metter- ich who Is great favorite of Emperor William, and who will represent Germany in London during the absence of the Ger man ambassador, Count Von Hatzfeldt- Wildenberg, who has received leave of ab- sence owing to the impaired state of his health, may eventually become the ambas- sador's successor. It is said that the em- peror is dissatisfied with the activity the ambassador displayed recently during the crisis. It is also said the ambassadors health is entirely broken.
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
New Sid. Track. Built

Huntsville, February 4.-(Special)-Th Southern railway has completed a long side track from the main line to the Stegall- Webster saw mill on Church street. The new saw mill will be ready for business in a few days, and will give employment to fifty skilled men.
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
Mrs. winslow,s Soothing syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL DREN WHILE TEETHING., with PER FECT SUCCESS. It SOOTIIES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN: CURE WIND COLO. and Is the best rem edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Twenty-Five cents a bottle
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
NEW YORK AND THE EAST VIA THE
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

The Southern Railway offers double daily service on convenient and quick schedules. Leave Birmingham at 500 a. m. and use the Washington and Southwestern Limited through sleeper. Dining cars and library observatory cars east of Atlanta.
 For sleeper reservation, tickets etc, ap- ply to c. E. JACKSON.
 T. F. A.. 2019 First Ave.
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
REAL ESTATE


 FOR SALE. $2,750-6-room cottage 11th avenue, south between 16th and 17th street; lot 6Ox16O splendid location, car line, sidewalks, sewer, water, etc. $2, 2,750-Splendid Groom cottage, cistern bored well and three acres of land, or chard, near Owenton College $1 $1,500-S-room 2-story house, East Lake. $1,1OO-Two lots 50x140 each, Avenue c; two houses well located. $,500-7-room 2-story new house, 11th ave- nue. $1, 1,500-Twelve choice lots 50x20O, one block of car line in Woodlawn. 27,O00-Six brick stores 1st avenue near in. S3,000-Nice broom house and two alley houses on 4th avenue. $6,000-Twelve room house, close in, pays 12 per cent
 For other bargains call
 CHICHESTER, YANCEY & ORR,
 214 N. Fist St., Telephone 606.
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

THE ALABAMA HOME has s25,0OO per month 10 loan to build houses on vacant lots; the limit of cost is smaller in this association than in any other company. 1st avenue.
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
NEW YORK AND THE EAST VIA
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY

The Southern railway offers double daily service on convenient and quick schedules.
 Leave Birmingham 6:0O m. and use the washington and Southwestern Limited through sleeper. dining cars and library observation cars east of Atlanta.
 For sleeper reservations. tickets, etc., ap- ply to c. E. Jackson, T. P. A., 2019 First a avenue.
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

 men, fmpedfments to marriage, and all forms of chronic nervous, blood and pri- vate diseases.
 EVERY FORM or PRIVATE DISEASE POSITIVELY CURED UNDER PLAIN GUARANTEE.
 Consultations at office or by mail are in- vited free.
 Treatment by mail to parties who cannot visit me. No written prescriptions; we fur. nish all medicines.
 Birmingham Daily News: '-The New. comments him Dr. Dozier) most cordially to all those in need of his services" Age-Herald: His long record and an. proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession"
 Alabama Christian Advocate: His pro- fessional standing is unimpeachable, and his character as gentleman and citizen b above reproach."
 Office and Dispensary corner Third ave. nue and Nineteenth street, Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

FOR EXCHANGE-Elega country hone' lover the lake" 30 miles from New or- leans, La; 1900 acres, high, dry rolling ground unincumbered; will trade for BIT mingham property or securities. Apply to Edward J. O'Beirne room 1, Chalifeux building, Birmingham, Ala. z-l-u
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

person in and around Birmingham to know that during the month of February I'll allow them 10 per cent. off on shoes purchased of me. D. B. Luster, the Practical Shoe Man, PIT 18th street. 1-19-tf
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
DIRECT ROUTE
To Florida Via Southern Railway.

Pullman sleeper operated Birmingham to Jacksonville. Trains leave Birmingham at 4:40 D. m. rn For furuther information apply to
 c. E. JACKSON, T. F. A.,
 12-31-tf Birmingham Ala.
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
The Only Through Line to Savannah, Ga.

The Central of Georgia Is the only lne operating through service to Savannah. Elegant through sleeping car service, Fast time; no delays. Convenient schedule. For particulars. call on
 soLON JACOBS.
 2015 First Avenue.
 J. c. HALLE,
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
WANTED.

to travel and show our goods. No soliciting, no goods to sell; no experience is required; big money to good men. The applicant will need $25 to $50 but this he controls. Send this ad. and address Drawer 146, Chicago.
 1-15-it-mon.
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

DON'T buy lamps or gas fixtures when electricity is so much better and about as
 cheap when used meter. 9-1z-tf
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

A CONTENTED man Is he who spends the evening reading a good paper by an cleo.
 tric light. s-oO-lt
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

FOR RENT-Newly furnished and unfur- nished rooms for rent, No. 5Ools north 9ad street 2-4-3t
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

THE resident alternating electric current has been discontinued during the day Tor the winter. It will start again when the next fan season opens. The Consolidated Electric Light Go. 9-29-tf
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

MODELS made and fine machine work by experts. United Electric Co., ll-zo-u
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

CASH for acceptable ideas; state If patent ed. Address The Patent Record, hali- more, Md. H-s-iyr
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

WANTED-Gentlemen to occupy nicely furnished front room. 2Sl2 4th avenue. 2-4-2t
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

-O@-~-~-@~@-~~~-~-~><>>@< PHONE 36-The Special Messenger ser vice-9k N. 2Oth st. Parcels and notes de- Hvered to all parts of city, day<and nignt' 15c. No charge for answer. s. Y. Hamp- ton, manager. l-lo-tI
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

man desires position as clerk. bookkeeper, typewriter, stenogra- pher; moderate salary. Address w. F., care Age-Herald 2-4-3t
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

WANTED-Two or three unfurnished rooms, with use of bath, suitable for light housekeeping; location must be Al, North or Southside. Address T, care Age-Her- aid. 1-1S-tf
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

PATTERN MAKING promptly done. Caf- fly & Powell, 1529* 2d avenue. 1-l6-u
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

WANTED-Everybody to smoke Texie ci- gars. Have you tried them? If not, why not? 1-13-3ot
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

ELECTRIC, Gas and Combination Fix lures, manufactured in Birmingham by United Electric Co. u-25-tf
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

WANTED-Young man desires position as clerk bookkeeper, typewriter, stenogra- pher; moderate salary Address w. F., care Age-Herald. 2-4-2t
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
MISCELLANEOUS

FOR RENTING furnished rooms for gem tlemen only. 2320 7th avenue. 11-26-tf
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

HOUSEWIVES are fincing smoked cur tains and shades. By using electric lights you don't smoke your curtains and shades and don't consume the oxygen so necessary to health. 10-14-tf
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
DIR. 0. T. DOZIER
 SPECIALIST.

Genito Urinary
 Surgery.
 Cutaneous end venereal diseases. All delicate dis orders of sexual organs and pel- vic viscera of men and women. Cystitis. stricture. sexual weakness, prostititis, irreg- ularities of wo-
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

WANTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS first-class maehinists are wanted ito run the follow ing new tools: Large boring mill, large shaftng lathe, planer, and small engine lathe also for general work. Apply to Goldens' Foundry and Machine company, Columbus Ga 2-1-7t
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

WANTED-Position by competent young
 lady stenographer; good references. Y. R. L., care of Age-Heral q. 2-2-3t
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
SRAYED.

SPRAYED OR sTOLENOBlack mare with blaze face, white foot and one glass eye
 Liberal reward if returned to Jordan; barbecue stand, 1st avenue. 2-3-tf
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

 H. F. WILSON, JR., Civil and Mining En- gineering; Draughtsman Phone 11o2. 1921 Ist avenue. 12-7-tf
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED  WANTED-Six frst-class pattern makers at once Georgia iron works. Augusta, Ga 2-4-2t
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
SITUATION WANTED

--->~-~-~~~~~>~-~--~------ WANTED-By a competent man, position as bookkeeper or salesman, who has had five years experience and can give good references; commission or retail business preferred. Address R., care Age-Herald. 1-2S-7t
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

EASTMAN & CO, dealers in mineral and agricultural lands. Office. No. Office
 Building
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
FREE DELIVERY When you want ad. printed phone 36. We pay the messenger
FOR RENT
., fs1H


 FOR RENT ENTo-ooo- FOR RENT-Newly furnished and unfur- nished rooms for rent, No. 5Oois north 22d street 2-4-3t DON'T buy lamps or gas fixtures when electricity is so much better and about as cheap when used on meter. 9-l2-tf THE resident alternating electric current has been discontinued during the day for the winter. It will start again when the next fan season opens The Consolidated Electric Light Go. s-2s-tf FOR RENTING furnished rooms for gem tlemen only. 2320 7th avenue. 11-26-tf
 MISCELLANEOUS
 ------~-----~-~---~~~-~ ~~~-~-~----------------~ PHONE 36-The Special Messenger Ser vice-911 N. 20th st. Parcels and notes de- Hvered to all parts of city, day\and nignt 15c. No charge for answer. s. r. Hamp- ton. manager 1-16-tf PATTERN MAKING promptly done Caf- fly & Powell, 152s* 2d avenue. 1-l6-u CASH for acceptable ideas; state If patent more. Md. 12-s-1yr MODELS made and fine machine work by experts. United Electric Go. l-zo-u FOR Elegant country home'
  leans, La; 1900 acres, high, dry rolling ground unincumbered will trade for BIT mingham property or securities. Apply to Edward J. O'Beirne room 1, ChailleuN building, Birmingham, Ala. z-l-u A CONTENTED man Is he wno spends the evening reading a good paper by an elec- tric ught s-30-tt VAN HEUVEL LUMBER COMPANY, Jackson, Ala, will offer for suitable con tract until February 15, 1900. the follow ing lumber and strips The entire mill cut of about 16 thousand feet per day, namely: From % to 2-inch thick, to IA inches wide, in grades from prime down to No. 1 common. We will accept bids on the entire stock after being properly manufactured in different grades, f. o. b. cars Jackson, or on any and all different grades; also on the entire cut after being thoroughly kiln dried and assorted f. O. b. cars here. We can make a speciality of weather boarding or beveled siding. Van Heuvel Lumber company. 2-2-to feb b EASTMAN & CO, dealers in mineral and agricultural lands Office. No. Office Building.
 WHEN in hurry you don't have to hunt match In the dark, you simply turn the button and your room Is brilliantly light ed when you use electric lights. 9-3o-tf ON WEEKLY OR MONTHLY PAY MENTS-Fine diamonds, jewelry and watches; no trash; delivered on first pay ment; lowest prices: business confiden- tial Call on or address E. Lowinsohn. 2Ol0 1st avenue. All goods warranted. 3-15-1y
 ELECTRIC SUPPLIES at wholesale and retail. United Electric Go. u-25-tf
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

WHEN in a hurry you don't have to hunt match In the dark, you simply turn the button and your room Is brilliantly light
 ed when you use electric lights. 9-30-tf
The age-herald., 1900-02-05

IOST-A bargain if you fail to buy your shoes of D. B. Luster and get 10 per cent off during the month of February. D. B. Luster. the Practical Shoe Man, 2l7 18th street. 1-19-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-15
TIE Z ASH DEsAsrKR
Twenty-Kins Dead Bodies Hare Beer
Recovered and Thirtylsz Are
Mizing-FIge Taken
Out Alive

FIRE CREEK, ". Va March IT
Ths rescuing parties continued worn
to-day in removing debris and secur-
ing the bodies Of the victims. ms
scenes OF distress among those hu7f-
ing their missing friends are still a
appalling a. yesterday.
The work af the mine continues
day and night and II is still i~npossibls
to give the exact number Of the VIC
tins or to identity al Of the bodies
that have been recovered. The most
conservative estimates Of some OF
those connected with the mine place
the number OF killed at hfty-tWo and
there are othe.s who Insist thf4 the
number Of victims viii be found to
reach sixty.
Six more bodies were recovered
early this morning. A report was
made At the mine during the after
noon that the total number removed
was twenty-one, Of whom fifteen are
dead, one fatally injured and five
others seriously hurt.
A report from the rescueers ct the
mine after s O'Clock tonight was thai
thirty four bodies had been recover
ed, twenty nine being dead and i've
Seriously injured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-15
nerTY mi FIYAwAY.

writes f1r ~ Ledger b BssA Pnttero.,
l.-Tear-ol1 daughtsr q Dr.. A. y Patersoa-
1 once knew
Two sweet little girls,
One looked like you
With Just snrh cTriu.
The other one
With golden hair
That glistened in the sun,
win hsr 20 one could compare.
/ asked their names
Most politely Of the little dames,
One answered, "Flyawsy,n
While the other, in way quite simple,
"My name. air. is Dotty Dimple."
Once I met these little danes
After l had learned their names,
And they presented me with a boz,
And In It ! found:
"Fron Dorothy Deane and Mildred
Cox
And good girls we're they, round
and round.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-15
Cen. wallace Condsmn, McKinlsx

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, March 7.-Gsn
Lew Wallace, in a public statement
issued here, condemns President Nc
Kinley for his action regarding the
Porto Rico tariff bill. He says:
"When the President recommended
free trade with Porto Rico, that wal
William Mckinley speaking from hiI
heart; when he urged Congress.
men to eat their ~utterances and vote
for q duty on the Industries OF the
island, going and coming, that was
Mark Hanna, the great Ohio suspect.
It lie not pleasant to think of the
President exerting himself to control
the action of an independent branch
of government. What will stop him
next from interference with Judges
Of the Supreme Court"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-15
r

Yes, August Flower still has the
largest sale Of any medicine in the
world. Your mothers and grand
mothers never thought Of using any
thing else for indigestion or bilious
ness. Doctors were scarce, and they
seldom heard Of appendicitis, ner-
vous ~prostratiOn or heart failure, etc.
They used August Flower to clean out
the system and stop fermentation OF
undigested food, regulate the action
OF the liver stimulate the nervous and
organic action Of the system, and that
is all they took when feeling dull and
bad with headaches and other aches.
You only need a few doses OF Green's
August Flowers liquid form,to make
you satisfied there's nothing SER
ious the matter with you. Sample
bottles at ]. ?. Llewellyn's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-15
Twenty Years Ago =
This Week.
Mrs. W. a. Barton died.

Mrs. W. Il. Barton died.
The irst snow of the season fell.
Frank Frost worked in Jacksonville,
Ill.
Everett Bean was employed on the
LEDGER.
Misc Annie Campbell, Of Paris, Wis
tied here.
Walker KilgOrs was hanged on Fri
day, March 5.
Mrs. Robert vincil was suffering
from iniammatory rheumatism.
George Pagan and Miss Sarah NJ,
Underwood we're married March 2.
James Crockett and Miss Alice
Gsgan, of Rails county, were married
March 2.
Cora NJ, the two year old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Duke, of Far
Der, died.
George Hatcher, of Sacrsmanto,
Cal, and Mas Addie TIncher, Of Mex
leo, YER married.
Joel Guthrie returned from Nicho.
lasviIle, KY, where his ~son-in-lawi
VIM. sappington, died.
The Democratic State Central Com
mittee was composed Of the following
named gentlemen: W. A. Olopton,
y. @. Prather, I'd. A. Noonan, st
Louis county; Jas. D. Walker, stod-
daEd; Il. 8. Herbert, Phelps; Johr
o'Day, Greene; E. A. Hickman John.
son; A. O. Bryant, oass; Jos. Truax
DeKalb; h. A. Newman, Randolph
8. O. Douglass, Boone; W. @. B. Gil.
lispie, Adsir; 8. N. Edwards, Au'
drain.
The following marriages were per
formed:
On Feb. "a, BY Elder J. NJ. Travis
J. R. Smiley and Mise Bette Emmons
both of Monroe county.
On Feb. 20, BY Elder W. J. Jesse
Thos. ]. Cant and Miss Eliza NJ
Riggs, both OF Audrain.
On Feb. Is, by Elder W. e. Stew.
ems, Edward Harvey and Miss Salli'
Hoover.
On Feb. 20, by Rev. r. O. Mans
ield, Rufus Herring, of Galloway, ant
Miss Annie N. Crockett, OF Audrain
On Feb. "a, VIM. Clark, of Mexico
and Mise Jennie Pinkerton, of Oar
rollton, Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-03-15

We onsr One Hundred Dollars Reward fol
any case Of cstarrh hat cannot Be cured b
Halls Catarrh Cure.
p J. CHENEY 4 90. Props. ,Toledo,o
We, the undersigned, have known =. J
Cheney for the last Is years, and belieys hin
perfectly honorable in al business Transaction
and financially sbis 70 carry out any obligations
made By their 1rm.
WEST & TRUAx, wholesals Druggists, Tolseo,O
wGLDEo, KxzAE q MARVIN, wholesale Drug.
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls CstarFh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood M mucous surfaces Of
TIE system. Price TO. Per bottle. Sold By al
druggists. Testimonials free.
Hail's Family pfils ara ths bast.