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The age-herald., 1901-03-21
ANOTHER FALSE ALARM.
City Council Takes Steps To Locate
 Such Persons.

The fire department was called to Sec ond avenue and Twentieth street about o'clock yesterday afternoon by false alarm of fire. This was the third false alarm that had been turned by telephone within twenty-four hours. The City Coun- cil last night passed a resolution request ing the telephone companies to keep record of all calls for No. 545 in the future and by that means it is hoped to locate such persons as turn in false alarms.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
BOWLING CONTEST.
Match Game Between Birmingham and
 Bessemer Teams.

A bowling contest between teams from Birmingham and Bessemer was played at the latter place last night, the Birming- ham team winning by close margin Rion of Birmingham made phenomenal score of 299 out of possible 300.
 The next contest between the same teams will take place on the alley in this city next Wednesday night. The scores last night were as follows:
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
Will Adopt Dual Lanuuaue.

London. March M--The Capetown cor respondent of the Daily Mail says that he learns on good authority that the Brit ish government will almost certainly adopt the dual language system in the new colonies, decision which he adds will cause disappointment in Capetowu-
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
Revised Proverb.
n the Indianapolis Press.

From the Indianapolis Press.
 Teacher-"People who live in glass houses should not What is the rest of the proverb, Johnny?
 Kansas Child-Should not try to run joints.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
THE CITY
Bank CIearings.-Bank clearances yesterday were $113,959.12.

Intinidating Witness.-Charles L, Earnest of Cleburne County was be- fore United States Commissioner VII son yesterday on charge of intimi- dating a witness. Commissioner Will son reserved his decision.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
Liquor Laws In England.

London, March 20.-The House of Com mons today passed on second reading the bill prohibiting the sale or delivery of in toxicants to persons under 16 years of age. The vote stood 372 to 54.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
They Come High.

New York, March 2o.-A seat on the Stock Exchange was sold today for s52,- 900. This is $500 more than the previous high price.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21

national banks Of Birmingham. All the banks Of this city hold about 900 of depositors' moneyl"
 Popular Paying Teller George Ward of the great First National Bank exceeds by half million dollars President Gray's estimate of the monthly payrolls of the greater industries of Birmingham. Mir Ward fixes the total at 5000, 900 a month, or, roughly, .s75,OOO a day. There Is one bank alone which today and tomorrow will pay out on the checks of the great companies more than half million dol- lars. Once a month this bank sets apart in it's vaults s6000O0 with which to cash the wage checks of the greater compan- les of the city, and one other bank IS known to pay out in this way over s4oo, 900.
 As may. be understood, no bank is will ing to make it's private business public by stating to a newspaper the amount paid out on the great pay-days; but bank CTS are willing to give estimates that may be accepted as reasonably correct
 Secretary Gibson of. the Commercial Club of Birmingham said:
 "There are nowNin the Birmingham dis trict 40,OOO wage earners, who receive monthly in wages $2,000,0 GOO. This money, turned loose regularly, goes into the chan nels of trade and gives life and volume to every line of business. Labor is well paid and friendly relations exist between employers and employees"
 These enormous figures do not include the wages or salaries of the smaller en- terprises or those of the great mercan- tile establishments of Birmingham, one of which has 375 persons on It's payroll, drawing from $500 to S5oOO year! In the city of Birmingham there are coco store and office employees. and their wages run close to a million dollars year.
 Thus we have here in the best most prosperous, and most promising town on earth together with its immediate To- cality, an army of workers earning S36,- COG. 900 a year, $SOO0, 900 a month, $10O,00O day, in cold, hard, cash!
 One dollar pays five dollars of debts which swells the vast volume of Birm- ingham business one hundred and eighty million dollars a year!
 
 has announced one and one-third fare rates for the 1OllOWlnB Hueeliu5S.
 Annual convention National Travellers Protective Association os2America, Rich mond, Va, June 3-S.
 National Mental Science Association, Seabreeze, Fla, November 28.
 General Assembly Cumberland Presby- terian Church, West Point, Miss, May 16-A.
 Summer School of Pedagogy, Lafayette, Ala, May to June 13.
 Junior American Mechanic Funeral Ben- eft Association, Richmond, Va, May 14-15.
 Jerusalem Church Convention, Brook lyn, N. Y, May 29 to June 1.
 Jubilee Convention, Y. M. c. A., Bos- ton, Mass, June 11-16.
 National Educational Association meet ing, Detroit Mich, July 7-12.
 Annual Slavonic Society," Philadelphia, Pa., June S-S.
 Annual meeting, Y. P. s. c. E., Gym thiana, Ky, May 3-5.
 Meeting of Memphis Jockey Club, May 1-24.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21

For straight whiskies go to Dunker's saloon, 2O8-21O N. 2Oth street, between Ed and 3rd avenues. Our leading brands: Sam Clay, Paris Club, Peacock, $l.OO per quart
The age-herald., 1901-03-21

is the only cure for Poison Oak, Poison Ivy, and all noxious plants. It is coni- posed exclusively of roots and herbs: Now is the time to get the poison out of your system, as delay makes your condition worse. Don't experiment. longer with kalyes, washes and soaps-they never cure.
 Mir, S. M. Marshall bookkeeper of the Atlanta (ca.) Gas Light Co, was poisoned with Poison oak. He took Sulphur Arsenic and various | othet drugs, and applied externally numerous lotions and salves with no benefit At times the swelling and infanmation was so severe he was almost blind. For eight years the poison would break out every season. His condition was much improved after taking one bottle of s. 8. S., and fcssfntties cleared his blood of the poison, and siis.yidenceso of the disease disappeared.
 c are often poisoned without 'siipiging when or how. Explain your case funy.to our physicians, and they will elicerfuily give such information and ad- vice as you require. without charge, and wewiil send at the came time su interest 1n9 book on Blood and 8sa< Diseases. ] IRE SWIFT ssGays< os. aS.tsiA. GA
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
THE SITUATION
 IS CONSTANTLY
 GROWING WORSE

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The age-herald., 1901-07-08

the sacrifice of honor; friendship, the virtues of which have been celebrated in every land and language, and which ele- yates the soul of man above the petty strifes and struggles of everyday exist ence till 'it stands tiptoe on the misty mountains top and listens to the harmo- nies of the universe"
 Second. that true and noble charity which 'heareth all things, endureth all which not only succors the unfortunate and cares for the sick and the afflicted, but overlooks the follies and faults of our fellow man, closes the ear to calumny and detraotion. shields the reputation of man and woman from the covert sheer of the slanderer. and leads along the path of goodness and of truth, toward that great day when the star of peace shall shine resplendent over a world united by a golden chain of universal brotherhood.
 And third a broad and practical benev- olence, which is friendship and charity "incarnated in deeds," not done with ex- pectation of profit or hope of reward. but a benevolence which Is the free, sponta- neous expenditure of time, energy and means in the alleviation of the countless sufferings of humanity
 For the cause that needs assistance
 And the good that we can do"
 Such are the cardinal principles of Pythianism They are eternal and inn mortal, and they will live until the world is disfranchised from misery and sorrow. and suffering and want; and when all things have passed away they will be transplanted to the skies. and their sym phony of purity and virtue and charity and love will be heard forever in the tri- umphant anthem of praise to Jehovah that will equal in it's gladness and beauty the light of the eternal day.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
ALL IS NOW READY
 FOR ENCAMPMENT
Tents Have Been Pitched and Grounds Have Been Pre-
 ed for the Soldiers

The Third Regiment comes to Birming ham for their seven-day annual encamp- ment Wednesday. All of the tents have been pitched and everything will be in readiness for the soldiers by Tuesday night.
 The different companies will begin arriv- ing early Wednesday morning, and by 4:30 in the afternoon every company in the regiment will have reported and have been assigned to their quarters
 The encampment promises to be suc- cess in every way. Much interest is being manifested by the officers and enlisted men,, and every company will furnish its full quota of men. Colonel Higdon has issued very strict orders regarding the excusing of men from attending the en- csmpment, and the officers of the com panies intend to see that the instructions are carried out fully. It will be hard matter for any member of the militia to get excused from attending.
 The local companies will be well repre- sented The officers have made a per sonal visit to the employers of the mem bers of their command, and have ar ranged for large number of the boys tc get off from work. Although the local en- listed men much preferred having the en- campment away from Birmingham, they are satisfied with the Fair Grounds and will turn out in large numbers.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
STEEL WORKERS
 HOLD A MEETING
Endorsed the Action of Shaffer
 In Calling a Strike
CONFEREES MADE REPORT,
Resolution Was Passed Asking Com. mercial Club to Discontinue It's Efforts to Secure a Library
 Donation from Carnegie.

The various lodges of the Amalgama- ton of Iron. Steel and Tin Workers To- cated in the Birmingham district held meeting in this city yesterday afternoon and endorsed the action of President Shaffer in calling the strike in the Ohio and Pennsylvania districts.
 The meeting was called for the purpose of hearing the reports of the conferees who recently attended the conferences at Pittsburg and Cleveland. After hearing the reports a motion was passed endors- ing the action of President Shaffer in up- holding the wage scale and ordering the strike. A voluntary assessment to aid the fund of the strikers was levied, and 1t is believed that s7,OOo will be raised from this State.
 After considerable discussion resolu- ton was passed, to be placed before the Trades Council, appealing to the Commer- cial Club of Birmingham not to continue in the effort toward securing a donation from Andrew Carnegie for library In l Birmingham.
 After the meeting members of the Amal- gamation refused to discuss their resolu- tion and would not say why 1t had been offered or what the objection to securing a library from Mr Carnegie was based upon.
 It Is understood, however, that the ob- jection to receiving donations from Mir Carnegie is on account of the position he took several years ago in the famous Homestead strike At that time several men were killed, and MT. Carnegie was blamed for the trouble because of his avowed opposition to union labor and his refusal to accede to their demands.
 In the absence of the president, Thomas O'Hara, deputy Vce-presdent presided over the deliberations of the body.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
1HL BOHEMIAN GIRL.
First Production of This Popular Opera
 at Lakeview Tonight.

It Is probable that no group of songs and choruses known to the operatic stage have had firmer hold on the musical tions than those in Balfe's Bohemian Girl.'' Then You'll Remember Me-" "I Dreamt Dwelt in Marble Halls,' "A Heart Bowed Down. and the other melo- dies in this opera will be popular for generations to come.
 It is a matter of congratulation that Birmingham will have the opportunity of seeing this opera tonight at Lakeview when 1t will be presented by the Elite Opera Company Extraordinary prepara- tions have been made for this production, and this will be one of the brightest weeks in the company's history.
 The story of the opera Is a pretty one. Airline Miss Miles) is the daughter of Count Arnheim (Mr Washburn) and Is stolen when an infant by a band of Gyp- sies of whom Devilshoof (Mr. Light wood), the king, ar ] the queen (Miss Schoolar), are the rulers Years pass and Airline grows into beautiful maidenhood and is loved by Thaddeus (Mr. Ormsby), a prescribed Pole, who has taken refuge with the Gypsies to escape capture by the Austrians. By accident the count sees a scar on Arline's shoulder, by which he recognizes his long-lost daughter. After this she and Thaddeus are married in spite of the opposition of Deviishoof and the queen. MT. Luclde as Florestine, MT. Geis as Captain of the Guard and Miss Shepherd as Buda, Arline's attendant. are other characters in the opera.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
CHARLES WATSON
 PAINFULLY HURT
Was Found by a Car Track With His Nose Broken and
 Body Bruised

The unconscious form of Charles Wat son, a white man, was found on the East Lake car track near East Woodlawn last night about 10:30 o'clock. How he came to be there could not be ascertained.
 At that place the car track is double and persons on a car coming towards the city noticed man lying on the opposite track apparently asleep, They got off the car and found Watson unconscious, with wound on the face and apparently broken leg. They picked him up and brought him to the city on the next car and Gaudin & Loy's ambulance removed him to the infirmary of Taley & Me Adory.
 The persons finding Watson state that at the time they reached him a negro man was sitting near him, and when he saw them coming towards him he ran. At first they thought Watson had been foully dealt with, but on examination it was found that none of his valuables had been removed from his person.
 Watson is well known in this city, being connected with the Manhattan saloon in Twentieth street. He resides at Wood lawn.
 At the infirmary 1t was learned that he was not seriously injured, His nose is broken and one of his limbs bruised.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
BISHOP FAREWELL
 HERE YESTERDAY
Preached at the Church of the Advent-Large .Congre-
 gation Present

The Right Rev. R. w. Barnwell, Bishop of Alabama, preached and administered confirmation at the Church of the Advent yesterday at the Il o'clock service. There was a large congregation.
 The bishop chose for his text the words of Christ: What is that to thee? Fol low thou me- The discourse was both practical and masterful. It abounded in apt illustrations and wholesome advice. The preacher pointed out the duty of those who assumed the obligations of the Christian church, those who enlisted un- der the banner of the cross. As member of the congregation remarked after the service, 1t was one of the most eloquent and animating confirmation addresses ever heard in this city.
 The class yesterday consisted of adults left over from the regular class confirmed at Easter. The rite of confirmation, al- ways solemn and impressive, was partic- ularly impressive on this occasion.
 The bishop will leave for Selma this morning, and on Wednesday he will visit Mobile.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
SACRED CONCERT.
An Excellent Entertainment at East
 Lake Last Night.

The first sacred concert of the season was given at East Lake last night to one of the largest audiences assembled at that resort this summer. It was the beginning of a series of musical entertainments for those who desire to spend Sunday evening out of the city. The numbers were rem dered in excellent style, some of the best singers In the city taking part
 The programme was as follows: Part l.
 There is a Green Hill Far Away'- Miss Caroline Miller
 "Excelsior" Edward Brown.
 'The Choir Invisible - Miss Amelia Markstein.
 "Jerusalem''-Mr. Reed Miller.
 '.At the Old Cathedral Door"-Miss Elf fife Frances. Part IT,
 "The Palms"-Mr Edgar Brown.
 Crossing the Bar" Miss Caroline Miller.
 There Were Shepherds' MT. Reed Miller.
 "The Holy City''-Miss Fife Frances.
 Forget All Thy Sorrows"-Miss Amelia Markstein.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08

w. B. Reynolds, who returned to Ala bama with the Press Association, talks Interestingly of the oil fields at Summer land, Cal. '"There are over three hundred wells in sight of the railway station, all within a distance of half q mile Several of the wells are out in the Pacific ocean, and 1t is said the oil from the ocean wells is of a superior quality"
 ''The oil looks very much like coal tar thinned down. continued MT. Reynolds. ''There are no gushers. but one set of ma- chinery will run as many as fifty pumps at one time. Therefore the cost of pump ing is reduced to a minimum. I.inquired particularly of the engineers who use the oil in the locomotives as to it's desirabili- ty, etc. They say that it is being used more extensively than ever and is much easier handled than coal. They also say that steam coal costs from s to $6 per ton and oil one and one-half cents per gallon, or 65 cents a barrel, and the sav- ing is only B 1-3 per cent over coal This is the estimate made by the oil men them selves I asked them If they could get coal at $25O per ton, which would be the most desirable. They all unhesitatingly agreed that coal would be preferable at that price.
 "I am led to believe also that the use of oil is very trying on boilers and the life of a boilor Is much shorter with oil than coal. The oil tanks on the locomo- tives are placed in the tenders in the space formerly occupied by the coal One tank of the oil in the tender usually runs an engine about 200 miles, The oil Is forced through a pipe by steam under the boiler and forms a kind of spray, something like that formed by a gasoline burner. Sand is also necessary to cut out the accumulation of dirt from the oil There are no cinders or smoke from The use of the oil and the negineers prefer 1t on that account.
 The Coming Fuel.
 ''The universal opinion of well-inform- cd men on oil as fuel is that it Is the coming fuel in California, where steam coal sells from $5 to $6 per ton and do-
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
OIL IS THE COMING
 FUEL IN CALIFORNIA
It is Much Cheaper Than Coal But is Harder on Engine BoIers and at the Same Price Coal Would be Prefer
 abe-Mr Reynolds Talks

nestle coal from $s to s11 per ton, As I stated before, they all agreed that if coal could be had here at the price it Is sold at in Alabama fuel oil would be short lived. The wells there are about 400 feet deep and produce an average of five bar rels a day to each we'll. Of course, where the susher is brought into competition with coal the chances for oil are much better.
 '"We were shown places on the Pacific ocean where oil Is on the water to such an extent as to make 1t perfectly smooth and calm. We came through the famous Bakersfield oil field, but did not have a chance to examine it.
 Something of the Trip.
 We were carried in a special train of three seepers, a. day coach and baggage car The general passenger agent of the road travelled with us, and the train was stopped every few hours to See the differ ent towns and points of interest.
 ''We saw so many wonderful things that it would be impossible to attempt a de- scription of them all.
 We saw the largest raisin vineyards in the world, prune, lemon, orange and april cot orchards, English walnuts, cherries almonds, olives, figs, by the thousands of acres Geraniums are often seen grow ing to the second story of dwellings, and blooming in the greatest profusion Fuschias both single and double, grow or bushes to 10 feet high. Palms are used as shade trees, and many are large enough to shelter fifty persons. Pelago nians, a rare variety of geraniums, grow as hedges, bearing the most exquisite blooms. Plumbagos, usually grown ir Alabama to a height of feet. grow here to the second story of the houses.
 "The weather is the same in California all the year round We found wraps and overcoats very comfortable in the even- ings. The scenery Is grand and magnih- cent, but indescribable.
 ''It Is the trip of a lifetime, never to be forgotten by those who were so fortunate to take it. The cordial welcome and en. tertainments given us at each town is an object lesson to those of us who boast o1 Southern hospitality"
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
MONUMENT UNVEILED,
Woodmen of the World Pay Tribute to
 the Late c. F. EnsIen.

The monument over the grave of Charles F. Enslen in Oak Hill cemetery was un- yelled by the local lodge of the Woodmen of the World yesterday afternoon. One of the prettiest customs of that order Is the erection of monument over the grave of each departed brother, and when the day of unveiling Is designated the lodge attends in a body.
 Members of the organization met In the lodge rooms at o'clock yesterday after noon and after short exercises marched through Nineteenth street to the oeme- tery, where the monument was unveiled according to the rites of the order
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
JOE CUNNINGHAM TO WED.
We'll Known Policeman Will be Mar
 ried at Vincent Tomorrow.

Joseph H. Cunningham, one of Birming- hams most faithful police officers, will be married tomorrow night to Miss Viola M. Elliott of Vincent, Ala. The ceremony will be performed at the residence of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. John K. Elliott at Vincent, and owing to the recent bereavement of the groom only the inti- mate friends of the contracting persons will be present
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
EXCURSION BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
tio Uniontown, Ala, and Return, July 15-16, Via A. c. S. R. R. and South ern Railway.

There will be a special excursion train 'operated over the Alabama Great South 'ern Railroad and Southern Railway Bir- mingham to Uniontown, Ala, via Akron, on July 15-16, 1901. This train will leave Birmingham, Monday morning, July 15 at 8:30 a. m., arrive Uniontown at 3 p. n1., re- turning will leave Uniontown at D. m.. Tuesday, July 16; thus giving all the ex- cursionists ample time to visit the many attractions in and around Uniontown, The fare Birmingham to Uniontown and return. for this train will be $1.75 Ex- oellent arrangements have been made for the accommodation of both white and colored passengers.
 For further information call on ticket agent.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
Killed at a Dance,

Texarkana, Ark, July Views reaches here tonight of a desperate battle be- tween four or five negroes which occurred near Index, nine miles north of here on the Kansas City Southern Railway last night. There was dance in Little River County, Just over the river from Index and 1t was there that the trouble oc- cured Two men are dead and two oth- CTS wounded.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
A CHILD ENJOYS.

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and
 soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when in need of a laxative, and if the father or another be costive or bilious, the most gratifying results follow it's use; so that it is the best family remedy known and every family should have & bottle. Manu- tfactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
EAST LAKE THEATRE.
First Performance of "The Girl from
 Dublin" Tonight.

The Jefferson Stock Company will pre- sent for the first time in this city the comedy, 'The Girl From Dublin" The company has been rehearsing this piece for the past few days, and the manage ment promises one of the best bills put on this season at East Lake. This company has made many friends since the opening on the 9th of May. and is perhaps the most popular company ever at East Lake. New specialties will be introduced between the acts.
 1.-The Girl from Dublin" will be produced Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday matinee and Wednesday night,
The age-herald., 1901-07-08
LEBANON LAW SCHOOL Cumberland Universally.

Ten thousand pages of living American Jaw taught. All accomplished in one year. with diploma and license. Not a lecture school. Next term begins Septem- Der 4, 1901. Address Law School, Lebanon, Tenn. 7-7-tf