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The age-herald., 1901-08-13
DESIRABLE LOTS
To Be Sold In "Uncle Dick" Jones
 Park This Week.

Thursday and Friday those beautiful lots In what is familiarly known as Uncle Dick' Jones Park, in Jonesville, will be offered at private sale. This prop erty, which has been laid off into about 1b0 lots, Is at the end of the North High lands car line in Jonesville. Is most lovely for situation, and there is not a more picturesque spot In North Alabama. Every convenience, such as electric cars, electric lights, city water, etc.. Is al- ready there, and the neighborhood is an exceptionally fne one.
 "Uncle Dick" Jones bought 300 acres here in 1872 during the cholera panic from the Roebuck estate. At that time there was not house between that place and Sixth avenue. Now there Is scarcely a vacant lot From time to time he has sold off the property until all has been sold except this lovely tract now offered, and virtually all has been built upon.
 These lots now offered are 50x140 feet and 50x175 feet in size. Prices range from $100 to s650. Terms will be made to suit the purchaser who will build at once upon a lot.
 Capt C. A. Jones' who has charge oi the property, will be on the ground Thursday and Friday to show the prop erty and make sales.
 Take the North Highlands car and go out. This Is the opportunity of life time to get valuable lot for home.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13
COLONEL FALKNER
 RESIGNS OFFICE
Cannot Serve as President of
 Fair Association
$7,5OO NEEDED FOR SHOW
Executive Committee VIII Discuss With Financial Committee Scheme for Raising Nec-
 essary Funds.

A meeting of the Alabama Fair asso- citation was held in the office of Mayor Drennen last night at which the resigna- ton of President J. M. Falkner was ac- oepted and a motion passed to take ac- tive steps to solicit funds for the Fair.
 4 number of the members of the exec utive committee were present. The first matter of business to be taken u pwas the decision of the Labor Union prize win ner of last year. On motion it was deci- ded that the union having the largest number of men in line of parade should receive the first prize. It was stated that the Pratt City Miners had the largest I number and were the winners.
 The resignation of Col J. M. Falkner from the position of president was read and accepted. He stated that it would be 1 utterly impossible for him to act in tha capacity uor as a director. J. H. As--i Cary was elected a member of the board of directors to succeed Colonel Baikner. l The question of eleeting a president was l passed over until another meeting. A motion was made and passed that the executive committee meet and discuss with the financial committee arrange ments for securing $75OO needed to secure the success of the Fair and that this committee report to a meeting to be held l Friday neght.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13
TAKEN ON A TRIP
 AROUND THE DISTRICT
Delegates Have an Opportunity to See Hrmingham's Wonderful Mln-
 eraI Resources.

The delegates and visitors to the Inter national Typographical Convention were taken on a trip around the "horn" yester- day afternoon, leaving the city at 2;5O o'clock. The train was secured from the Louisville and Nashville Railroad through the courtesy of Superintendent J. L.. Welch. The party returned to the city at 7:10 o'clock Five care were well filled. Besides the delegates and visitors to the convention the following were along in the party: Mayor W. M. Drennen. Gull pepper Exum, president of the Conner cial Club; J. D. Collins of the Board of Trade: J. H. F. Mosely. John L. Parker. Alderman Henry B. Gray, Richard F. Johnston, L. w. John, D. A. Greene, Flu gene Stollenwerck and others.
 Engineer Satterwhite and Conductor Leath had charge of the train and Flag man Adams assisted them. The engine used was No. IA, which is one of the best in the service The baggage car was used for refreshments. Memoli's band accom- panied the party.
 The first stop was made at Ishkooda, the party arriving there at S:3O. After inspect ing the ore mines c. H. Govan of the New York Herald and Judge Dan A. Greene made addresses. The party was photo- graphed and then the journey was re- sumed to Bessemer.
 sloss ore mines were passed at 44o and several hundred people were lined up at the depot to see the train pass At 4.5o the party reached Bessemer. and they were met by a committee composed of Mayor Thomas T. Huey, A. A. Randall. D. R. Williams, W. R. Gum and W. H. Parke of the Herald-Journal. who accom- panied the party to the plant of the Unit ed States Pipe Works. After inspecting the plant the crowd was assembled and Richard F. Johnston introduced Mayor Huey of Bessemer. who delivered few welI-chosen words of welcome
 After. thirty minutes lay-oyer the train
The age-herald., 1901-08-13
FAKE OIL COMPANIES.
Locaters Have Pastered the Country
 Around Lawton With Claims.

Fort Still, o. T.. August 12-oil com panes with fabulous sums announced for their capital stock. are being organized hourly in the new town of Lawton. near here Twenty or more 'promoters'' and "oil experts" direct from the Beaumont district had bottles of oil on display to- day No gushers have been brought in The excitement is not confined to any particular district Evidences of oil can be found in all directions, but what is known as the oil district is about Il miles north of Lawton oil locaters have plastered the entire country with mineral claims. and an Otumwa, Iowa, company has two thousand acres staked in one body. An other company, claiming a capital of a quarter of million dollars, has claimed a large tract nine miles northeast of Law ton, and third company has been or ganized, on paper at least, and placed it's capital stock at a million dollars
The age-herald., 1901-08-13
CLERKS HOLD MEETING.
Decide to Hold Social Session On Monday Night.

A meeting of the Clerks Union local number 123 was held last night, Presi- dent Claude Williams presiding. A num- Der of members of the Cerks union of Ensley were present. It was decided to hold a social session of the club next Monday night to which invitations will be issued.
 It was also decided that the union would take part in the Labor Day cele- bration that the unions from Ensley, Pratt City and Bessemer should be ask ed to take part with the local union The women in the line will be in a tallyho and every attempt will be made by the club to win the first prie.
 A committee of arrangements, consist ing of c. J. Herbert. M. s. Umbrehaur, and J. F. Antwine, was appointed to sup erintend the parade of the clerks.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13
SOUTHERN CLUB TO MOVE.
Will Occupy Hewitt Residence Till
 New Home Is Built.

The Southern Club will move to the Hewitt residence on September 20, and will remain there until the new club house is completed. Work of raging the present building will begin imme. diately after the removal of the club.
 The new club building will be erect ed at cost of so5,000 and will be one of the most complete and elegant in the South The money for the build ing is now in the hands of the treas urer, and plans will be completed by the architects within the next few weeks.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13
1IME ITEM. WEATHER WIND k FAIL
Station Agent, U. s. Weather Bureau.
Forecast for Alabama.
LOOKING FOR HUSBANDS.
Two Women Pay Visit to Chief Aus
 fin

Chief of Police Austin had a visit yesterday from two women seeking lost husbands.
 One was Mrs. McCabe of Alabama City. She sad that her husband. G.. W. McCabe, came here one week ago seeking employment, He wrote her to come and she arrived yesterday. He did not meet her at the train and she sought the aid of the police.
 The other woman was Mrs. John Joiner of Atlanta. Her husband came here about two weeks ago seeking em- ployment. She said after reaching here that he was in Meridian, Miss, and Chief Austin requested Mayor Drennen to furnish her ticket to that city
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

Monuments and Head- stones cheap. Intending to move during the month to my new yard on 22d st. and avenue A, I will sell all Mon- uments and Headstones at a bargain. Call and see me before removal.
 A. STOCKMAR,
 lst ave. and 18th St. e-l1-4t- t-sun-tu.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

Saks made quick work closing out Straw Hats yes- terday. By the same token he'll make quick work clos ing out fine Clothing. See his ad in tomorrow's paper.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13
Mrs. wInsIow's Soothing Syrup

the best remedy 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. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOoTHS the CHILD, SOFTENs the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO. and Is Twenty five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13
Not Held Up If Blown Up.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Isn't it queer there should be pros pect of revival of the old days of river steamboating?
 Mot at all river steam boat is a harder thing for robbers to hold up than an express train is,
The age-herald., 1901-08-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Sam H. Cook.

Sam H. Cook. for long time In the employ of the Cotton Belt, died at the residence of his father in law, William Horan, at No. 401 South Twentieth street, yesterday morning. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the residence of MT. Horan. Interment at Elm Leaf cem- atery.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

Gramb's Orchestra at East Lake every night for danc- ing. Ladies free; gentlemen 25 cents.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

Saks made quick work closing out Straw Hats yes terday. By the same token he'll make quick work clos- ing out fine Clothing. See his ad in tomorrow's paper.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13
Ira c. GaIbralth.-

Ira C., Gailbraith, we'll known member of Local No. 104, International Typo graphical Union, died yesterday morning at $40 at Copeland & Berry's infirmary. His remains are at the undertaking es- tablishment of Gaudin & Loy.
 The funeral will take place from Gau- din & Loy's undertaking establishment at 3:SO o'clock this afternoon. Interment at Oak Hill.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

Wild West Show every af- ternoon at 5 o'clock at East Lake. FREEl FREEI
The age-herald., 1901-08-13
PLAYFUL E N CY

belching and sourness of the stomach cause much suffering. Hostetter's Stom- aeh Bitters will prevent such troubles. It cleanses the blood of all impurities. keeps the stomach in good order and wards off attacks of dyspepsia, indiges- ton and biliousness Every body peeds it to prevent nervousness and insomnia and to keep the bowels regular Be sure to try it.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

Gramb's Orchestra at East Lake every night for danc- ing. Ladies free; gentlemen % cents.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought sisasssrs sssss s1s of NAzzzM
RLouNT SPRINGS HOTEL.

The management will give a banquet on every Saturday evening through the remainder of the season fine music in at- tendance. Special attention will be given the Sunday fare, and a large force of extra help will be employed for these oc- casions. 8-8-tf
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

Delegate Macey of Chicago says that the entertainment offered the delegates so far had been A No. 1 and the local committee should feel proud of their suc- cess.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

Wild West Show every af- ternoon at 5 o'clock at East Lake. FREEl FREE!
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

.That is the reddest coal I have ever seen," remarked one of the New York delegates while the party were inspect ing the ore mines at Ishkooda.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

For a tonic-drink Lemp's Beer. <s
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

Lots of spice creeps into the proceed ings of the convention. One delegate arose yesterday and spoke in very weak tone of voice. He could not be heard in the back of the hall and an aged
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

continued it's journey to Boyles. where short stop was made, and then came on into the city.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

J. W. Davy of Dayton. Ohio. is here attending the convention. On his card he styles himself the lad butcher"
The age-herald., 1901-08-13
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham, Ala, August i2, 1901. Local observations during the "A hours ending D, m., Central time.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

On the train yesterday someone pro- posed three cheers for Mayor Drennen, the next Sheriff." which was met with continuous applause.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

'Dick" Johnston was the charge de affairs yesterday and held his position down like an old-timer.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

When the train reached Bessemer, su- perintendent Lynn of the Birmingham Water Works Company, had three barrels of water CD placed on board the train, and said, "thls Is on the water com Danyo
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

The Typographical Union is a most bus iness-like body. President Lynch is an adept when it comes to dispatching bus mess.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

1T. M. Gartner of Columbus. Ohio, the ''man who is very fond of red'', was on hand yesterday with several of his good jokes.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13
NOTES AND GOSSIP.

Chairman Allen Holt of the entertain ment committee was everywhere at all times yesterday.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

On the trip yesterday the band struck up Dixie" and Yankee Doodle which were both literally applauded. culpepper Exum got upon a seat of the car and pro- posed "The star-spangled Banner" which was loudly applauded.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

delegate admonished him not to speak in whispers. President Lynch said: The delegate will heed the warning of the fa- ther of the convention"
 The following party Is here from Nash- vile;
 ". H. Jordan. otho Thrasher. J. P. Thornby, George G. Bell, J. E. scobey. F. ". Garrett.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

President Lynch says he owns valuable property ip Bessemer, and Is therefore partial to that city.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

St. Louis is making a great pull for the convention to be held in that city in 19o3
 A great many of the delegates are wear ing badges with the following inscrip- ton: T. T. U., we want you at the Worlds Fair. St. Louis, 1903"
The age-herald., 1901-08-13
Session Opened Yesterday MOrn- ing With Six Hundred
 Delegates
SYMPATHY FOR STRIKERS
Addresses of Welcome Were Delivered By President Mock and Mayor Dren- nen-Barbecue This Afternoon
 at North Birmingham Park.
EVENTS OF YESTERDAY.

Convention called to order at y.5U- adjourned at 11:30.
 Took trip around the Mineral Belt in the afternoon, starting at 2:30.
 PROGRAMME FOR TODAY.
 First Session-9 a. m. to f2: 30 p. m. Second Session-2 p. m. to 4:3o p. m. Barbecue at North Birmingham Park in the afternoon and evenng-cars will leave Morris Hotel at p. m.
The age-herald., 1901-08-13

W. P. Kilcawley of Buffalo did the Midway turn on the. train yesterday af- noon between Thomas and Boyles, assist ed by his manager. George c. White. White says Kilcawley Is regularly em- ployed at the "Pan'' and Is off on a fur tough.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-17

because of their unusual perpendiculari-
ty. These cliffs have worn away, leaving
exposed huge trees, which may be OBJ
served from diStansce of mile or more
from the valley, standing ont in bold re
lief, like the pillars of some ancient tenn
pie. A closer view shows these trees to
| be from four to six feet in diameter, ana
often twenty or thirty feet high, with
their great roots running off into the solid
rock. A great niche in the face OF the
wall marks the place from which one of
these trunks has fallen. Some of the re
naming ones appear just ready 10 ran,
while others project hut little beyond the
face, Indicating that the mountain Is
filled with the remains of these trees.
Several miles westward along the slope
of the mountains a small but remarkable
petrified forest was found. The largest
tree. which must have been very King
of its race. stands on the summit of
sun-baked, desolate fOothill. II is twenty
six and One-haif feet in circumference and
fourteen feet in height. with roots imbed-
ded In the solid rock. Almost all of TIL Sc
trees are perfectly preserved, even to the
bark, which in some cases is five inches
thick.
In the rocks all about the trees there
are impressions of branches, leaves, and
even cones and fruits, that must have be-
longed to them. The trees with the thick
bark We're conifers like the sequolas, or
Dig trees of California, and quite likely
Were their direct ancestors. Others were
like our common trees-that is such IS
oaks. chestnuts, beeches elms NAPLES
magnolias, and lindens. The only living
trees found in the vicinity of the fossil
forests are pines and spruces and two
kinds Of cottonwood.-The Kansas City
Star.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-17
THE TABOR DIAMONDS.
Trouble Over Disposing of the
Famous Precious Gems.

The famous Tabor diamonds. including
the wonderful jewel worn by Queen Isa-
bella OF Spain, may soon see the light of
day once more to shine and be admired
outside of the four iron walls of their
prison in the vaults of the First National
Bank. They are involved in litigation.
begun yesterday, in which are Interested
Hermann Powell. Mrs Elizabeth Tabor.
widow of ex-senator II. A. W. Tabor the
First National Bank and several compa-
MES, mining, real estate, and amusement.
which bear the name of Tabor.
In 1898 Senator Tabor executed "A note
for Sl0,511 to Mr.. Powell. and gave as a
pledge the famous Isabella diamond dia-
mond car-drops and studs. three unset
diamonds, bracelets, an emerald tail, and
"A ruby tongue the collection being a no
table one. II was put i'm the vaults Of
the bank pending the redemption of the
pledge.
Interest 1t now amounts To S2i. 69I % Mr.
Powell has a claim for this amount, al
lowed by the county court. In the dis
trict court he has filed suit demanding
against the Tabor estate. and the nu-
merous companies which endorsed the
note.
The foreclosure Of the diamonds would
ordinarily be by public sale. This is not
desired by Mr.. Powell. BY law he would
not be permitted to bid and the diamonds
must be sacrificed. Accordingly he asks
the court to appoint a commissioner To
sell the diamonds and to permit him to
bid.
Powell also SAYS that even should the
diamonds bring all they are worth there
would not be sufficient money to cancel
the debt. and he therefore demands a de
iiciency Judgment against the Tabor com
panics.
Mrs Tabor claims the diamonds as ex-
ccutriN of the estate saying that the
complainant il without equity in the cir
cumstances and the court has no juris-
diction. In the county court Mrs. Tabor
obtained permission To prosecute the old
suit of Senator Tabor against the Bank
Of LcadVille for the return Of certain
mining properties
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-17

~ had only received a fresh whet. aud as
the days Slided ON and we continued our
long discussions us to what could he the
reason for the house being 50 strangely
closed up, II dawned more and more upon
me that was not the most curious. for
my wife ceased all opposition, only put
ting in a word when | made various pro-
posals about getting into the place so as
to solve the mystery.
SO one night after all was still and |
had taken my wife down into the wine
cellar, and was holding a fiat candlcstick
into one of the empty arched bins, she
said, rather doubtingiy:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-17

and in enc corner n case or two: while
IN front of chair standing close to th..
table there were n large book and an
inkstand, the shape of both softened
down by dust
BY George I said; there's an easy
chair, with what looks like skin upon
Look, dear, Look cried my wife, In
a hoarse whisper full of horror.
W hat is tia rat?''
NO noon that sofa. oh. for heavens
sake. come away
She made for the door. candle i'm hand.
but | stood as If nailed to the spot tor
some seconds. before walking slowly for
ward as If drawn by some force along the
overwhelming track of light e,nan3.h,c
from the dark lanthorn. the widest 10, r
ton of the rays throwing up a something
extended upon the couch. whose outlines
could only be those of sleeping figure
or "a corpse.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-23

"No man or woman under so should
be bald, for up to that time the roots are
good, and where there are roots there
can also be hair" said a specialist in
the care Of the hair.
"Hats make mems hair come out.
They wear their hats so heavy. The
scalp gets dry, then the circulation ia
gone and the hair falls out.
"To relieve badness the blood must
be brought to the scalp. This is done
by opening the pores BY applying hot
towels at an even temperature until the
head is as read as tomato. Then the
head should be msssaged with the
following preparation:
"Best olive oil, three ounces; almond
oil, one ounce; glycerine, one half ounce;
rosewater, one-ounce.
Massage thoroughly with this and
then wash the head with q good sham
poo and warm water, but no soap
Then close the pores by applying cool
towels to the head,
"This treatment, If carefully and con.
sclentiously followed. will make hail
grow on the most obstinate heads if the
person is not over so years old"
"But only men are bald, madam
Women are never bald, are theyY'
Women pSeIdom are entirely bald, but
their hair comes out In spots. This
treatment will relieve even spotted
badness.
"Men cut their hair too often. Cut
ting hair robs 1t of Its strength and
causes it to fall out"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-23

Before Lord Roberts time, South At
rica was called the grave of military
regulations. It seems to be regaining
that gloomy distinction. The British
people are turning on their military
commanders there In the old furious
fashion of Anglo Saxons, hurt in their
national pride and disappointed In
their confident expectations. The war
office finds it difficult to protect Kitche-
ner from the popular wrath, and the
unhappy generals of the time before
Roberts are overwhelmed with obloquy
whenever they raise their heads. The
most conspicuous work to do in South
Africa since the formal campaign end
ed has been dull and laborious, thank
less and disappointing. Probably it
would be real kindness to any high
officer there to order him to some other
command. The most brilliant service
1t is possible to do In South Africa now
is done obscurely by snbordinates at re-
mote points and in great peril, and gets
little recognition except that of the Off
cial gazette. Lord Roberts has publish
ed lately list of honorable mentions,
of which London papers made the
curious complaint that 1t is so long as
to deprive place in it of any real dis
tinction.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-23
Storing Implements.

There is no better Indication of a
good farmer than the careful attention
he gives his tools and implements. Dur
Ing this month many Of the imple-
meats will be used for the last time
this season and should be stored for
the winter. Already the careful farm.
er has stored many, but there are too
many who still have put off from day
to day the job of dismountfng and stor-
ing the cultivstors, plows, binders, etc.
This should not be delayed longer.
There is not days sun or a shower
falling on machinery that does not in
jure 1t. 1t would surprise a person who
never made business of 1t to find how
much machinery man can store In q
day and put the machinery in such
shape that it will not be damaged dur
ing its season of idleness. Considering
the price of a mans work per day, there
are few men who could not see the
economy of hiring the work done if the
farmer is too busy to attend to it him
self. One machine alone can be dam
aged In months exposure to pay the
price of man several times over. See
to 1t that this month does not end with
the farm machinery still not under
cover.-Farmers Tribune.