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The age-herald., 1900-02-17
WALKER AND DALE
 WILL ACT TODAY
Both Counties Elect Representatives = All Eyes on Meeting of the Exec
 utive COmmittee.

Today Walker and Dale counties will hold their democratic primaries to make nominations for county officers and for representati tives to the general assembly. In Dale county, it is understood that the representative will be instructed for Gen. eral Oates fer the United States senate, both the candidates in that county being announced for him. In Walker county there are three candidates for representa- tive two of them being for Senator Mor- gan and one for Governor Johnston. The Morgan campaign committee claim that the senator will carry the county.
 The determination of the dispensary ad- yocates to demand that the names of can didates for the legislature in this county be placed on Glle ballots to be voted in the primary created somewhat of a stir in political circles yesterday. There seems to be an inclination on the part of the poli- ticians to leave the selection of nominees for senator and representatives to tne county convention, but the demands of the dispensary people may be backed by a sufficient number of signatures of voters to influence the committee to order di- rect vote on these candidates. The Nor gan campaign committee stated yesterday that they were WllIlnS 10 leave dt to a direct vote of the people to whether Senator Morgan, Governor Johnston or some other man shall be the next United States senator from Alabama.
 B. F. Roden, chairman of the Johnston campaign meeting, without committing himself as to whether he would be willing to leave the question to a direct vote in the primary, stated to an Age-Herald re- porter that he believed it to be the best policy to let the county convention name the candidates to make the race for tho state senate and the house of representa- tives.
 The county executive committee is going to have some knotty questions to solve at its meeting next Wednesday, and whatever action 1t may take the petitions thar will be presented to 1t will cause more or less dissatisfaction among one or the other of the numerous friends.
 Captain Frank S. White. chairman of the Morgan campaign commit tee, returned from Opelflsa yesterday morning Captain White addressed a large gathering of voters at Opeliia Thursday night, and last night spoke at Pratt City.
 R. E. l.. Mel, secretary of the Morgan campaign committee, returned from Selma Thursday night, and was busy at head quarters in the Morris hotel yesterday att tending to the correspondence that had ac- cunnulatad in his absence.
The age-herald., 1900-02-17
IT MAY BECOME A
 VERY LIVE ISSUE The DiSpensary Question IS Be- ing Generally Discussed. PETITIONS IN CIRCULATION Have Been Mailed to Every Post Office in the County-Another Meeting
 Will be Held Next
 Tuesday Night
PETITIONS IN CIRCULATION

The publication yesterday morning of held the night before at the Y. M. c. A. rooms created great deal of talk in the city yesterday particularly in political cir cles The movement has injected another vein of interest into the campaign in Jeffer- son county.
 The committee appointed to send out the petitions had an informal meeting early yesterday morning, and the matter was talked over. As result of this meeting, it was decided to send the following letter with each lot of blank petitions mailed to parties throughout the county:
 Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 16, 1900 Dear Brother:
 We enclose petitions, to which you will please get all the signatures you possibly can immediately. As this executive com- mfttee meets February 21, 1t is important that we have these petitions signed and in hand not later than noon Tuesday, the 10th. Please give this your personal attention. It is important
 Return to Arie Barber, secretary, 216 2Oth street, Birmingham, Ala.
 J. E. WILSON, Chairman,
 S. P. WEST,
 ARLIE BARBER, Sec'y. There will be another meeting held next Tuesday night at the Y M. c. A. rooms where it is expected that all these petitions will be returned with the signatures. A good many of these petitions are in cireula- tion in the city, and one member Of the committee secured six signers before he had gone a block away from the place oi meeting night before last.
The age-herald., 1900-02-17
TWO GAMES OF
 BASKET BALL The Regulars Defeated Scrub Team and Angels Beat
 the Devils.

Two games of basket ball were played at the Athletic club last night, one between the regular team that is to represent the club in the interstate series and scrub team, and the other between the Angels and the Devils, composed of junior mem- bers of the club. The first game ended in a victory for the regulars, the score being 24 to A. The Angels defeated the Devils by the score of 12 to 2. The lineup of the teams was as follows:
 Regulars Position. Scrubs. Bradford r. forward Wellman Ferguson (Cap) l. forward (cap.) Redd Dean center Crawford Huey r. guard Nance Warren l. guard smith Angels. Position. Devils. R. Ware (Cap) R. F. (Cap) R. Gathright T. B. Dryer l.. F. Chas. WoodfuH Walter Hood c. Arthur Chairsell Chas. Brown R. G. Bob Harris Bob Pugh l.. G. Sorsby Jemlson
 Points were made for the Regulars by Dean 10; Huey, 6; Warren, 4; Ferguson. 4. Total, 24. For the Scrubs by Crawford, 8, including two goals from foul; Baton, Red and Wellman, 2 each. Total, IA.
 The Birmingham team will go to Chatta- nooga for their first game of the interstate series next Saturday night, one week from tonight.
The age-herald., 1900-02-17
POLICE COURT

For the past few days the police court docket has been very light, an unusual thing for Birmingham. There were some cases, however, yesterday, among them be- ing one against George Washington. This may arouse considerable speculation throusgnout the country because there is an idea prevalent among great many people that this gentleman is dead. Chil- dren have been taught by truthful parents that such is the case. But George Wash ton is not dead; to the contrary, sls health is good. That Is mot all; George is ne- gro, and he is a violator of the law, since he was convicted of lettering. and was fined by Judge Feagn yesterday morning. Parties doubting this statement are re- ferred to the official records.
 Alphonso Mason and Jim Evans, both negroes, were convicted of being dsor- derly and got the usual fines.
 Charles Fatuch, an Italian, got nipped for $25 for carrying concealed weapon, which was possibly worth $2 had he not been carrying it. Not having the famous "root of evil,'' ne will take up board and lodging with the city for several weeks.
 Bertha Ethridge. dusky squalw possess ing variable habits, was before the judge on light charge. A $3 fine was imposed.
 Catherine Goodwin, white woman aged 50 years, was fined s25O for being drunk and disorderly.
 T. J. Warrington, alias John Tate, was convicted of petit larceny, and was fined $z5 and given couple of months addi- tional time in the city jail, where he will be looked after. He is negro, and had stolen little scrap iron.
 Joe Brant, another descendant of Ham, as well as Iris own parents fined s.
The age-herald., 1900-02-17
Hall Thief

Some time after noon yesterday a thief entered the residence of R. E. Middleton, at No. 416 Twenty-second street, and went owov with A macintosh and an overcoat. The former was in good condition and had cost $1O. The coat is long one with an attached cape, and had considerable dust around the collar.
The age-herald., 1900-02-17
BISHOP ALLEN
Guest of Father O,Reilly Visit the
 Parishes of the District

The Right Rev. Edward P. Allen' bishop of Mobile, arrived in Birmingham last night and will be the guest of the Rev. Father ORe:lly for several days. He will propaply preach at St. Paul's tomorrow at the late mass. It is understood that he will Vlslt Ensley, Pratt City, Bessemer and Brook- side next week to look after church proper
The age-herald., 1900-02-17
Claims to H.s. Been Robbed

A negro brakeman on a Louisville and Nashville train was knocked down last night and robbed of S35, while the train was at Blount Springs. He claims that four white men committed the hold-up. and e meager description of the men was sent to the police dcpa-tment .n this city last night. as the robbers started away in this direc- ton. Further details were unobtainable last night.
The age-herald., 1900-02-17
H. J. ROGERS DEAD
Succumbs to Disease at His Home in
 Smithfeld-A Mason

H. J. Rogers, of Smithfield, aged 69 years, died at his home yesterday morning about 8 o'clock. He leaves wife, mother and an adopted daughter. He was formerly connected with the Louisville and Nash vile railroad shops in this city. He was a Mason, and will be buried under the aus pices of the fraternity this morning at 10 o'clock at Oak Hill cemetery.
The age-herald., 1900-02-17
STOLEN PROPERTY
Thieves Make a Rich Haul at Pratt
 City

Sheriff Frank P OBrien has been noti- fled of the loss of the following property by theft at Pratt City:
 One Smith 6 Wesson revolver, 3S-caIore, nickel-plated, No. 372275; one heavy brown overcoat; one pair No. 9R medium to tan shoes. with haIf-soles tackled on; one pair No. 10 nearly new cap toe Stacy Adams shoes; one pair large leg old gray pants; one pair dark blue pants, with stripes and small legs; one gold lined silver sugar SDOOn.
The age-herald., 1900-02-17
ELKS' TEMPLE
In Baltimore Will be Dedicated by Grand
 Exalted Ruler Allen

B. M. Allen, grand exalted ruler of the Elks, will viist Baltimore on the Fist in slant to preside over the ceremonies inci- dc1t to the dedication of the new Elks' Temple. The building is said to be one of G.e largest and most elegant in Baltimore. Judge Allen will probably extend his trip to New York, but he expects to return to Birmingham in time for Mardi Gras.
The age-herald., 1900-02-17
RETURNED NORTH
Officials of the Republic Iron and Steel
 Company

The Republic Iron and Steel company or ficials who came down from Chicago carry in the week left at noon yesterday over the Louisville and Nashville road for the north While here they went over the property of the company In this dAstIics and also took up the question of building a new blast furnace at Thomas. While no positive announcement to that effect was made still it is believed that work on the construction of the furnace will begin at an early date.
The age-herald., 1900-02-17
Henry County for Vaughan

c District Attorney William Vaughan last night received a telegram from S. s. Booth and l.. J. Bryan, dated at Abbeville, stating that the Henry county republican convention had instructed it's delegation to the state republican convention for him for chairman of the state executive com mttee.
The age-herald., 1900-02-17

Blair Hughes, who has been attending school at Auburn, returned home a da, or two ago to recuperate from an attacl of the grip.
The age-herald., 1900-02-17
PERSONAL.

J. c. Halle, general passenger agent of the Central of Georgia, is in the city.
 Colonel Charles P Ball, general manager of the East and West Railroad of Alabama, is in the city.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-17
CAREER
OF DIR, Thomas W. Evans Who Died Re
Gently I'm Paris.

OF DIR, Thomas W. Evans Who Died Re.
Gently I'm Paris.
DR.. Thomas W. Evans, the famous
dentist who died recently in Paris, only
O few months ago came to this country
to bury his wife, and now he has close
" followed her to the great beyond.
DIR. Evans was born in Philadelphia
and decided when only Is years old to
become a dentist. When ID years old
he graduated from the Jefferson Med
icai College and two years later went
to London. In 1916 he went to Paris
and made a great reputation there, re-
ceiving from the courts OF Europe more
honors and decorations than have ever
been conferred ON any European of
less than royal blood, the single excep-
ton being Bismarck.
Napoleon III. was among his earliest
patrons, and through him he was intro
duced to the family Of the King of
Denmark. Among his other patients
there were the Kings daughters, after
ward the Princess Of Wales. the En-
press of Russia" and the Duchess of
Cumberland; also his sons, the future
Kings Of Greece and Denmark.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-17
Eegs shells.

In the report Of the trade of italy
for the years 1898 and 1899, by Sir
George Bonham, secretary to her ma
jesty's embassy at Rome, there is an
interesting paragraph describing the
system adopted for the expectation OF
eggs to England for pastry. The shell
Ia removed, and the interior of the
egg-white and yolk together-is pack
ed In alright vessels or drums con-
tanning each 1000 eggs. Great care is
taken to ensure the eggs being fresh,
and to exclude the air, as one bad egg
spoils all the remainder. and renders
the consignment unstable. The new
system has the advantage OF removing
the risk Of breakage, and is also pre-
ferred by the pastry cook for whose
use they r intended. As to the ex-
tent of the trade In eggs, the report
mentions that in 1897 Russia exported
to England over 354 1000, 000.-Mark
Lane EYnraca
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-17
AFRICAN sLAv. TRADE.
Capture Of Negroes I'm 104B by De
American Ships Crew.

Capture Of Negroes I'm 104B by an
American Salp's Crew.
The story OF the first American voy-
age to Africa, Of which We have a
definite record, tells us somewhat Of
the methods employed in obtaining
savage cargoes. A Boston ship, com
handed by n Capt Smith, went
away to MADEIRA with salt fish and
slaves. Sailing thence, with the pro-
ceeds Of her sale, shA "t0ushed on the
coast Of Guinea" for slaves. She found
some London slave vessels already
there, with their captains very much
disgruntled because trade was dull.
There were very few slaves for sale,
that is, and to liven matters a little,
the Yankees and the Iondoners united.
and ION pretense of some quarrel with
the natives landed O 'murderer'-the
expressive name OF a small cannon-at-
tackled a negro village on Sunday, kill
ed many of the Inhabitants and made a
few prisoners, two Of whom fell to the
share Of the Boston ship" That was
In 1s42-just twenty-six years after the
Dutchman landed the slaves in Viz
ginia, as recorded by John Rolfe, the
first American squaw man. False pre-
tense, outrage and slaughter of limo
cents characterized the first-recorded
gathering Of slaves In which the Amer
lean ship had part. They KILLED many
Of the Inhabitants" and got two slaves
for their share of the plumber. That
Capt, Smiths act was not according to
the ordinary usages of the trade may
be inferred from what happened when
he returned to Boston. A quarrel with
the ships owners ove the proceeds
Of the voyage resulted in a law suit.
The story Of the voyage was told in
court, and although it Yves not a GRIM
inal trial, one Of the magistrates
Charged the master with q three-fold
ofense-murder, man-stealing and
Sabbath breaking" The captain es-
capped punishment on these charges on
the ground that the court had no juris-
diction over crimes committed in
Africa "a decision that was typical of
what was to Gomez, but the two slaves
were returned home.-"The Slave
Trade In America" by John r. Spears
In ScNhbner's.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-17
the Ave or Compl,menune.

Compliments are the poetical touches
which redeem the monotony Of prosaic
existence. In the intercourse Of SYM
pathetic people they have a natural
place, and It Ia as pleasant to reccg-
nize by word or look the charms Of our
friends as 1t IL to profit by them. Profit
we DO, undoubtedly, as ali that makes
life fairer makes 1t better, and q whole
sone dlBcernment Of good traits must
add to our faith in human nature and
Its capabilities. Rigid moralists DO
clare that compliments are SO akin to
fiattery that 1t Is wrong to . praise
In any way. This Is most Noticeable,
and not to be endured" for all need
both to give and receive encourage
ment In this practical and hurrying
world. And, reprehensible az hard ma
lures find 1t, there is q charm in open.
ing our eyes to the attractions Of others
and a warm, healthy glow accom-.
panles the utterance Of words which
sttaaA oar admiration.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-17
SHOES OF sOUTHERNER
As . Rule Shorter Than the Northern
eTs, with higher Instep.

eTs, with higher Instep.
There Is no doubt a marked differ
ence," said a New Orleans shoe man
ufacturer, "in the size and shape Of
the average foot north and south of
Mason and Dixon's line. A great deal
Of nonsense has been written about the
so-called Creole last but the shoe
best adapted to high-class southern
trade does possess certain distinguish
ing features of its own. 1t is shorter
than the northern shoe, to begin with,
and has a much higher instep. The
difference in the instep varies from one
half to one and a half inches, which is
equivalent to saying that q man with
q typical southern foot could not get
into a shoe made on a typical nothern
last. The Creole model cuts less Of a
figure in the trade now than it did
formerly, for two reasons: First, peo-
pie wear looser footgear ut present
than they used to, and the distinctive
points are not so noticeable, and, Sec
ond, an immense number Of northern
folks have come into the south, and
the local manufacturers cater to their
patronage with a considerable percent
age of the factory output. But the ma
tive southern customer still calls for a
short high-arched shoe. In the old
days every southern gentleman had his
boots and shoes made to order, and
the impression Is even now pretty gen.
eral that nc factory-made article can
possibly be as good as the hand-built
wares turned out by the antebellum
craftsman. That is a great mistake.
A high-class, machine-made shoe Ia
better than anything produced by hand.
for the reason that the stitching Is abb
solutely uniform throughout. In hand
work no two stitches are of exactly
the same tension, but on the machine
they are as like as SO many peas. The
result of this uniformity is that the
shoe holds it's shape better and lasts
longer. That is one point out of many.
The only question is that of being ft-
ted, and lastmaking has been reduced
to such an exact science that there Is
no difficulty with any foot not abso-
lutely deformed."-NeW Orleans Times
Democrat.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-17

| pupAAC EOdu iAQuiEASS VI tAe
Agricultural Department,
went South to attend and address a
Sood-road convention recently held al
orlando, Fla, and to examine the
efssical conditions under which good
roads are now being built in various
parts Of that State.
In an interview with q Washington
Star reporter Mr.. Eldridge says: "In
spite of the great freeze Of 1895, which
almost paralyzed the orange industry
of Florida, the people of that State
have built, under these trying condi-
tons. hundreds Of miles Of good roads.
These highways are as durable and
perfect as the stone and gravel roads
Of some of the Northern States, and
on account Of the luxuriant tropical
growth which borders them on every
hand they are as beautiful as any
highways I have eve seen, not except
ing the masterpieces Of the road build
er's art which traverse the rocky slopes
| of the Alps. The most remarkable
thing about these roads is the cost,
| which is only about one-sixth as much
as the stone and gravel roads Of the
Northern States.
Roads fifteen feet wide are being
constructed in Orange County In the
vicinity of Orlando and Winter Park
for $500 per mile, and where convict
labor Gamble had (which fortunately is
very scarce in Florida) good roads
have been built for $3.50 per mile. This
remarkably low cost Is due to the fact
that these roads were built by simply
! mixing the sand. Of which the original
! roads were. composed, with clay, which
In the State. A large deposit Of this
clay was discovered nea Barlow, and
many Of the streets and roads In Or
ange County have been built by mix
ing Barlow clay with sand, which
when placed upon the prepared sand
foundation and rolled so consolidates
and cements together as to form a
compact and smooth surface. After
these roads are once built they are not
worn and cut to pieces like the high
ways Of the North, due to the fact that
no deep freezes occur to disrupt their
surfaces and foundations in winter,
and that the water flows rapidly to
the sides Of the road during continued
rains and sinks into the sandy soil
alongside. Another reason why these
roads do not wear rapidly is that
many of the vehicles In Florida, even
the buggies and light spring wagons,
have been provided with wide tires,
and have thus become roadmakers.
AS a result Of wide tires and good
drainage some Of the streets Of Orlan-
do, Fla, which were built over ten
years ago Of sand and clay. are as
good, If not better to-day than they
were when they were built"
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-17

By a majority Of about seven hun
dred In a total vote Of one hundred and
forty thousand, the voters Of New Jer-
sey, at q special election, ratified an
amendment to the constitution which
forbids the legallging Of lotteries. pool.
selling, "book-making," or gambling of
any kind. There are several race-tracks
In the State which have been notorious
resorts for gamblers, and a few years
ago the gambling elements rel strong
enough to elect q race-track starter
Speaker of the Assembly. The moral
sentiment Of the State was aroused to
put an end to the scandal, and this
amendment "a the result.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-17
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The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-17
The New Boy.

'Been anybody inT' asked the grocer.
sMr. Brown was In and left his meas.
ure," said the new boy.
LEFT bic measured Does he take this
for q tailor shopP
"Naw. He left q gallon measure to
be filed with molasses."-
The sQuire-By the way, Giles, ]
haven't seen you &C church for some
time; anything the matter3
Giles-Wull, sir, It Is ike this: Last
time l went I 'ad q penny an Q two
shilling piece In my pocket; by mistake
! put the two-shillng piece in the plate;
and, wuil, I shouldn't Hike It 10 happen
again. sir.-London Sketch.
SprockettI vas sorry not 20 keep
my appointment with you, but, you see,
my wheel broke down.
Hudson-Why didn't you come In on
the trainf'
Sprockett-HeayenS! And ride with
those miserable nonbikers? Never!-
North American.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-17
General miles on Good Roads.

General Nelson A. Miles tells a story
OF an old teamster out West who was
driving over a very rough road Ia the
Rocky Mountains shortly after the
Geronimo campaign. He had the Gen.
eral for a passenger. The wagon was
an old prairie schooner. without
springs or cushions, and the General
was vainly attempting to fall asleep.
But there was no sleep for me on
that trip says General Miles, 'for the
old rascal drove e every boWlder In
the road; In fact. he seemed to be
doing 1t purposely. Finally ! became
interested and began to count the
number Of rocks over which they
struck. Suddenly, to my consteraa-
ton. he missed one-a huge bowlder
In the middle Of the roadway.
.sWhoa! Heyr ! cried. Back up!
Back up!'
aHe quietly followed my instructions,
seeming to be not at all surprised by
them. When he had his wagon in the
oroper position ! said: Now. drive over
that rock. confound you! Its the only
one you've missed
without so much as a glance in my
direction, he replied: Cert, pard.
Never noticed 1t. Amt got . chew
about yer?
II got out and walked the remain
ing eight miles"
General Niles used this story as an
argument for the construction Of tbs
great trana-oontinental highway which
III being advocated by intermediates
and cyclists throughout the couptgys
sew ycyk Nah and Express.