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The age-herald., 1901-02-28
GARY EXPECTING
 DISAPPOINTMENT
Trouble VIII Come in Fixing
 Comparative Values
EARNINGS WILL INCREASE
He Declares That the Ownership of Raw Material and Facilities for
 Manufacturing VIII Increase
 Trade Beyond Estimation.

New York February H.-Judge F. IT. Gary. president of the Federal Steel Company, giving his views today upon the J. r. Morgan & Co. connection of steel properties. said that there will doubtless be some disappointment among stockholders in the fixing of comparative values, the men in charge of bringing about the combine having done every thing possible to protect the interests of all. Judge Gary said It Is proposed simply to withdraw from the market q large amount of stock, representing many different corporations under as many dif- ferent arrangements, and place in its stead the stock of a new corporation and the amount of new cash required will be comparatively small and contributed greatly by those who are now interested in the old companies, thus transferring balances on money principally in the same banks.
 If the disposition of the management of the new company Is to secure increased earnings by economies in business, surely there can be no cause for complaint, " said the Judge.
 'tThe contemplated expenditure of $150,- 600, 0O0 by the companies interested for ex- tensions and improvements will mostly become unnecessary because the company will by the proposed combination of in terests be able to concentrate their in terests so as to greatly reduce the opsr- ating cost; and all materials, raw or tin- ished, can be delivered to the nearest point of consumption. Steadiness in busl- ness must necessarily result"
 Judge Gary declares that the owner ship of raw material and facilities for manufacturing at the minimum cost will be so great as to enable the new com pany to increase it's trade to an extent which cannot at present be measured.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
AGED MINISTER LEAD.
William Mitchell of the Primitive
 Baptist Church Dies at opelika.

Opelika, Feb. 27.-(Special.)- )-Rev, William M. Mitchell, the patriarch of the Primitive Baptists of the Southern States and man who for nearly sixty years has been the pastor of one church, is dead at his home here to- day, from lagrippe, aged S4 years. FL Ger Mitchell was the editor of the Cos pei Messenger, the official organ of the Primitive Baptists, and man of deep learning and Christian character. For fifty years he has preached at the Mount Olive Church, near Opelika, and has travelled through the South for years on his ministerial work. His wife preceded him to the grave. He leaves four daughters and six sons, some of them being very wealthy and all prominent Christian people. One son was killed in the civil war. The remains will be inferred at Opelika.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
A Bloody Tragedy.

Checotah, I. T., February "A bloody tragedy was enacted at Brush Hill. 12 miles west of here, today. and as result one man Is dead and three others are mortally wounded. Bud Smith and Silas Graham were neighbors, and up to a few weeks ago were friends Recently a dis pute arose over settlement between them, which involved s. Today the trouble was renewed. and a general fight ensued. Smith was instantly killed, and three men were mortally wounded. The names of the injured men are not ob- tainable tonight
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
A WONDERFUL INVENTION.

They cure dandruff, hair falling, head. ache, etc, yet cost the same as an ordi- nary comb. What's that? Why, Dn. Whites Electric Comb, The only pat ented comb in the world People every where 1t has been introduced are wild with delight. You simply comb your hair each day and the comb does the resk This wonderful comb is simply unbreak, able. and Is made so that it Is absolutely impossible to break or cut the hair. Sold on written guarantee to give perfect satisfaction in every respect. Send stamps for one. Ladies' size 50c, gents size 55o. Live men and women wanted everywhere to introduce this article. Sells on sight. Agents are wild with success. Address D. N. Rose, Gen. Mgr. Decatur. III.
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The age-herald., 1901-02-28
FEAR OF LYHCHlNG.
William Carroll Removed From Attn
 ems, Tenn, to Chattanooga.

Knoxville, Tenn, February H.-Will- jam Carroll was removed from the jail at Athens tcdar and taken to Chatta- nooga for fear of being lynched. Carroll was under arrest at Athens in connection with the mysterious disappearance of Zach Phillips, whose body was found to- day at Athens. Carroll was last seen In company with Phillips going to "candy pulling about ten days ago. The sus- picion was so strong against Carroll that he voluntarily went to Jail Yesterday when the body of Phillips was found the excitement grew intense.
 Carroll claims that while en route to the candy pulling they met tramp and that Phillips went off with him and he saw Phillips no more
 The opinion of his neighbors Is that Carroll killed Phillips for about $10 which Phillips had with him.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
BLACKSMITH SHOP
At Rolling Mills Slightly Damaged By
 Fire.

The blacksmith shop at the Birming- ham rolling mill was slightly damaged by fire about S:30 o'clock last night. The fire is supposed to have been due to one of the negro laborers in the shop. As soon as the blaze was dis covered the fire department was called out, but the fire had been extinguished before it arrived at the mill The oamage was very slight, not amount ing to more than a few dollars.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
----------------- GOT HER COFFEE
And 1t Pulled Her Out.

Doctor after doctor said I should not drink strong coffee. It struck me as pe- culiar that this advice should be so unl- versal.
 I have been a school teacher, and few years ago began to feel l was pretty well worn out and nervous, found that I was depending more and more upon my coffee to carry me through my days work. Many times, when teaching in a boarding school I have asked the matron for a cup of coffee strong" because I felt 1 could not get through the recitation with out it.
 Of course, was living on borrowed strength, and two years ago the physical crash came. Nervous prostration and neurasthenia. For weeks I could not even walk or stand alone. The phycician said 1t would be two or three years before I could recover so as to be able to do any thing. My appetite was gone. I could not sleep, and l was in a desperate con- dition, nervous and otherwise.
 I was wanting coffee very badly, but it was kept from me- One morning about three weeks after the break down the nurse brought me cup of coffee, of de- licious flavor. May I have it? I ex- claimed Yes, the Doctor says 1t will not hurt you now. 1 could not under stand 1t and did not try, but just drank the coffee, and had 1t every morning after that.
 My appetite began to return with the first cup, and l had been enjoying 1t for a month or more when sister said. Does your coffee taste as good as 1t did before you were sick? Oh, yes. I said, It never tasted better Is 1t strong enough to suit your I said. It could not be im- proved Do you know, she said, You are not drinking Mocha or Java, but Pos tum Food Coffee;' and so 1t was, every grain of 1t.
 I had often scoffed at Postum Food Golf fee before I knew of its value, and its de- licious flavor.
 It has been Savior to me. Instead of waiting two or three years to recover strength, I am now in good working con- dition six months after the breakdown, and feel better than I have in ten years past" s. W. H., Everett Wash. Full name given by Postum Cereal Co.,, Ltd, Battle Creek, Mich.
 There Is reason for such rapid recov- cry. Postum Food Coffee contains the natural phosphate of potash and albumen from the grains of the field, which nature has sent for the use of humanity in the body. These materials combine in the human system and go to make up the gray matter that fills the nerve cells in the brain and all through the structure We must furnish proper materials If we would build the proper body.
 You can get those materials in a de- licious form in Postum Food Coffee.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
CORONER PARIS.
Finds the Mother of Little Edward
 Lockhart.

Coroner Paris has located the mother of the little boy. Edward Lockhart, who was found by him on the court house steps Tuesday evening She lives at Elyton. and says that the little boy has habit of running away and won't stay at home. His father Is dead and his mother asked Coroner Paris to get him into tho Boys Industrial Home at East Lake. Tho coroner has been to see Mrs Johnston and is trying to make arrange ments to have him received there Mean while the boy Is staying at the coroner's s home where he was first taken, and where he has received every care and attention
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
TO LOOK AFTER ovERcoATs.
Captain Ledbetter and Lieutenant
 Brown Go To Montgomery.

Captain Charles L. Ledbetter and Lieu tenant Luoien Brown went to Mont gomery yesterday afternoon to see about overcoats for the Rifles. That company will go to Washington to the inaugura- tion of President Mckinley next week, leaving here at 4:10 o'clock Saturday afternoon over the Southern Railway. Captain Ledbetter and Lieutenant Brown went to Montgomery to hurry up the shipment of the overcoats for their men in order that they might have them in time to wear on the trip to the national capital
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
DRASTIC MEASURE.
Attempt to Dust Waters-Pierce Oil
 Company From Texas.

Austin, Tex, February N.-There was a very drastic measure introduced in the House of the Texas Legislature today which seeks to oust the Waters-Piercc oil Company out of Texas. The meas ure Is in the from of a bill introduced by Representative McFarlane. It in- structs the secretary of state to revoke the permit issued to said oil company on May 31. 1%0. TE 5 is the case wherein Congressman Bailey was befcre the Tex as Legislature last month on the charge of having helped to secure a permit in violation of the Texas antitrust law. That invastis Ion resulted in a vindica- don of MT Bailey.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
HAS GROWN FAT.

Sam Knott, who formerly held a position at the union passenger sta tion baggage office, was in Birming- ham yesterday. He left here about four years ago. since which time he has been living in Kentucky, but re- gently he removed with his family to Montgomery, where he will engage in business. Since leaving here MT. Knott has gained about twenty pounds of flesh, and great many of his old time friends failed to recognize him.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
LoNGFELLoW PROGRAMME
Rendered By the First Class at the
 High School Yesterday.

A delightful Longfellow programme was rendered by the first class at the high school yesterday. The programme was as follows
 Reading, Sketch of His Life" Julia Lynch.
 Selections from Morituri Salutamus, Wallace Postell and Annie Roberts
 "The Arrow and the So1g," Corinne Chisholm.
 Village Blacksmith" Carl Blakeslee
 ''The Cutting Down of the Spreading Chestnut Tree from Which Was Made the Children's Arm Chair" Marian Rup- now
 From My Arm Chair,' Irwin Levy.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
ALREADY BEGUN.

Preparations for constructing the buildings for the new plant of the Hardie-Tynes Foundry and Machine Company at Eighth avenue and Twenty-eighth street were begun yes terday. The buildings and machinery when completed will cost about S40,- 900. The company will have the plant in operation within ninety days.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
Local Stocks,

The market for local stocks and bonds is more active than it was a few weeks ago, but not so active as brokers expect to see 1t In the spring. There Is con siderable trading in Avondale .....s stock at par. Peoples Savings Bank stock sold yesterday at 100. There Is a healthy in- quiry for all bank stocks; also for Bes- aeTner.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
LOCAL COTTON MARKET.

Birmingham's receipts of wagon cot ton are very light, nearly all of the nearby product having been marketed. The receipts this week will hardly amount to 100 bales. Railroad re- ceipts are keeping up pretty well. Good middling brought Sc yesterday.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
S MALL FIRE.

The fire department was called to 250S Third avenue shortly before noon yesterday by telephone alarm, caused by spark on the roof of a house occupied by negroes.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
STREET FAIR WILL BE GREAT SUCCESS The EIks Are Making Big
 Preparations
COMMITTEES APPOINTED
Experienced Promoter Has Been En- uaqed to Take Charge of Details. Will Be Held During Week
 Beginning April 2e.

The Elks' Street Fair, which will be held during the week beginning April 20, promises to far exceed last years effort, and to be in every way the best street fair ever held in the State of Alabama, if not in the entire south.
 Preparations are already under way, will soon begin. An experienced promoter has been engaged, and will arrive in the city in few days to take charge of the details.
 At a meeting of the committee In charge of the fair, it was decided to spare no efforts to make this years fair grand success, and to that end it will be ex- tensively advertised and pushed. Mag nficent posters will be sent out for many miles in every direction, and 1t is confidently expected that the many splendid features to be secured will at tract crowds from every section of the State.
 number of the important committees have been named, and every member of Birmingham Lodge No. 79 is doing his part to further the success of the enter prise. The committees so far selected are as follows:
 The Coinittees.
 Executive Committee-C. E. Meglemry, President; H. H. Sinnige, Treasurer; H. M. Beck, Vice-President; W. c. Fellows, P. L. Houppert D. Edward Drcnnen, Al Campbell Secretary; B. M Allen.
 Subscription--H B. Gray, John G. Housman, W. Mel Drennen, Harvey Jones, J. H. McCary, John w. O'Neill, Louis Schillinger, Oliver Chalifoux Simon Klotz. E. Lesser, W. R. Gum. John L. Parker, w. J. McCrossin John Leedy.
 Promoting Committee-Howell Ora ham, Gus Ellard, Ben s. Theiss, W. S. Sprague, E. L. Mitchell (Bessemer), J. s. Moore (Jasper), John M. Kirkwood (Oak- man), L. W. Johns, H. L. Tompert, A. H. Woodward, W. H. Stanley, w. R. Fairley, Al. Richter A. T. Barber (Sel- ma), William Penhale (Oxmoor), Fred H. Hardy (Siuria), J. F. Dusenberry.
 Music Committee-Frank Arrico, Phil MtInOl, Mlk6 lIinIlcIdub U. hc1dlly F. P. O'Brien, r. l.. Grambs, Leonce G. Joseph. John F. Harrington, Frank We.nstein.
 Military Committee-E. L. Higdon. Fred Bowron E. J. McCrossln IIurh Odom J. K. Warren, A. J. Hall. Tom Rersford.
 Decoration Committee-T. V. Board- man, J. J. Curran. Joe Gerst, Prof. J. .. Weissner, E. L. Bridges, John Antwine, Leonce Joseph, John J. Laughran, Lee Slaughter.
 Transportation Committee-C. E. Jack son, Sid B. Jones. cam Worcester. Ike Adams, C. C. Fleminf, I. M. Feeley, w K. Atkinson
 Press Committee-R. F. Johnston, Sam Blach, Felix Drennen, Ell P. Smith, T. c. King, Austin P Sims.
 Building Commttee-E. J. McCrossin, W. c. Fellows, Thad Mullen, s. M. Hub bell, John McCartin. F. ?. O'Brien.
 Booths and Privileges-C. S. Simmons, Henry Dozier, R. E. Collins. Ben Meyer, Joe Landsmester, Robert l.. Seals, Ferd Marx, S. W. Lee. J. K. Warren, J. H. Holcomb, H. w. English, Walter Cham berlain
 Water and Sanitary-John M. Wright, J. H. Sparks Ben r. Barbour. Charles E. Eckerle, John E. Donaldson, pr. J. w. Barclay
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
THE CI I Y
BANK cLEARINGS.
DIXIE QUARTETTE.

Bank clearances yesterday were $151 ,006.73.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28

Highest temperature, 53.8 degrees; low est, 321 average, 32.1.
 BEN M. JACOBS. Station Agent, U. 8. Weather Bureau.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28

The Dixie Male Quartette will give a concert at Ensley tonight for the benefit of the Ensley public schools.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28

Read about the $35o piano to he given away by The Age-Heraid, on paae 6. Vote for your daughter e your neighbours daughter.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
HE WEATHER.

Birmingham, Ala, February 27, 1901. Local observations during the 24 hours ending p. m, Central time:
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
Forecast for Alabama.

Washington, Feb. 27.-Alabama, fair Thursday with rising temperature in cen- tral and northern portions, probably rain Thursday night. Friday fair, easterly winds.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
Are You Nervous ?

Do you feel irritable and "out of sorts ?" Your stomach is weak and does not prop erly digest your food. You need Hostet- ters Stomach Bitters. It will drive away all Irregularities of the digestive system, such as indigestion, constipation and bill iousness. It quickly relieves sourness of the stomach belching or fatulency. It is an excellent general tonic. See that Our Private Revenue Stamp covers the neck of the bottle.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28
City Court.

In the City Court, Judge Charles A. Senn presiding. the cases of Mary Holly vs. W. I. Cadenhead and Milner and Kettig Company vs. Trussville Furnace. Mining and Manufacturing Company were dismissed for want of prosecution
 All other cases set for today were continued.
 In the second division Judge w w Wilkerson presiding Judgement for $25O was rendered in the case of R. M. Jen- kins vs. w D. Neebitt.
The age-herald., 1901-02-28

John M. Randle, of Birmingham. has filed petition in bankruptcy. He has real estate valued at $500 and debts amounting to s9,64912 The debts are mostly old Judgments
 The following deeds were filed: s. A. Ellison to L. P. Fleming 2-23-01, $, 100; lot 6, block 7s7, Birmingham; J. H. Perkins and wife to Ben Meyer, 2-M-01, SS,4oO lot Il, block TIC, Ensley; Ensley Ltd. Co.,, to L. Johnston, 2-9-01. $1,0O0. lots 4 and 5, block 23G first addition Ensley.
The age-herald., 1901-01-27

Muskogee, I. T., January 26-Whatever may be the justice or injustice of the Curtis act, it is certain that this law is lately and entirely responsible for the threatened up rising of the Creek Indians in this part of the Indian Territory. The Indians say the law is distasteful to them and they will not not abide by it's terms, and, furthermore that if the United States authorities attempt to cram its provisions down their throats bloodshed is bound to follow. The fulfill ment of none of these threats is probable. The Curtis act was passed in 1898. Its prin- cipal point so far as the Creeks and Chero- kees are at present concerned is that 1t abolishes all tribal laws of these tribes and says that all their members shall be governed by and be punished by the laws of the United States just the same as any other citizen of the United States.
 It was the Creeks that baked at the start, and two years ago or directly after the passage of the act igd there was an rebellion which was promptly Even since then the Creeks have surly and dissatisfied. They imme- diately began to organize, determined ooner or later to show the federal govern ment that they were all powerful. In their midsts not far from Eufaula, lives the full blood Chitto Harjo, or Crazy Snake. He is an organizer whose power is appa- rently unlimited. The real chief of the tribe is Lah Tah Mekko. He it Is who signs all of the documents, but the leader ship and brainwork comes from Crazy Snake.
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
SECRET ORDER LAWS.
Huntsville Lodge Men Raise Objection.
 Another Woman Burned.

Huntsville January 2e.-(Special)-The act approved by the State Legislature de- fining and regulating franternal beneficiary orders does not meet with the approval of the secret order men of this city. A meet ing of representatives of all the secret so- ciety lodges was held in the Odd Fellows Hall last night and resolutions asking the Legislature to repeal the bill were adopted.
 Mrs. Ann Scroggins of Edmond. Law renee County, was burned to death at her home Thursday afternoon. The old lady was alone and her clothing caught fire from the fire place. She jumped on a bed in frantic effort to smother the flames but tainted too soon and was horribly burned.
 The Madison County Democratic Commit tee met today and ordered a primary elec- tfon to be held March for the election of constitutional convention delegates. new voting precinct has been established at Dallas Mills The committee endorsed proposed bill to be introduced in the State Legislature establishing fifth commission CTS district in this county.
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
THE POPE ISSUES AN ENCYCL|CAL
 ON SOCIALISM AND GIVES ADVICE

Rome, January 2e.-The following is a summary of the Pope's encyclcal on so? cialsm, issued today:
 The Pope commences with recalling his two previous encyclicals on social ques- tions, the question of the apostolic nu- meris and reum novarum, and says the se- quel of these encyclicals was that the Catholics devoted all their activity to so- classes. The pontiff here reviews all that has been done in this direction, the funds established for the benefit of the rural classes and workingman's associations of all kinds. He considers the appellation Christian socialist incorrect and says Catholics who occupy themselves with so- cial questions are sometimes also called "Chritian democrats But, even this quo tation is attacked by some people as be- ing "ill-sounding." Divergencies having risen therefrom, the Pope ardently desires to eliminate them. Careful distinction must be drawn between socialism and Christian democracy
 The first concerns itself with material problems, always seeking to establish per feet equality and common holding of goods Christian Democracy, on the con- trary, respects the principles of divine law, and while seeking material amelioration, has in view the spiritual welfare of the people, Christian Democracy, moreover, must not be confounded with political De-
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
ENGLAND SEEMS ID HAVE GONE
 BACK INTO THE TENTH CENTURY
Mobiles Atted in Archaic Costumes With Ancient Symbols of Office and the Quanty Printed Notices Procamng the
 New King Lend Weird Influence.

London, January 26.-Barring the disil- lusions caused by few modern embellish- ments, such as railways. England this week, might be imagined to be in the tenth instead of the twentieth century. Nobles and local officials arrayed in archaic cos tunes with ancient symbols of office in all cities and towns have everywhere been performing the olden rites pertaining to the accession of a sovereign. Placards in quaint type and quainter Shakespearian language proclaiming Edward VII. King Of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Emperor of India, are surrounded by open-mouthed crowds as they have been in centuries past, reading eagerly as though they had not already read in the newspapers the proclamation.
 Anyone crediting the English with repub- lican tendencies must be convinced by the present demonstrations of the absolute unquestioning loyalty of the whole people to the monarchy. Thousands of columns of editorials in journals of every political shade save a few Irish publications con- tain no hint of dissatisfaction with Edward Rex, only confidence and good wishes. No monarch ever took the crown more strong ly supported.
 The same good feeling toward Edward VII. pervades Europe. Only the Parisians and few Russian papers attack him. The tributes to the dead Queen cause an era of good feling on the part of the En- gliSh toward their sister nations Emper- or Williams fillial conduct and his will ing abandonment of the celebration of the