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The age-herald., 1901-08-21
S5, ,ooo, 900 TUNNEL.
Hartman Proposes Having a Big Hole
 Through Heart of the Sierras.

San Francisco, August 20.-The longest railroad tunnel in the United States will be built through the Sierra Nevada noun tains of California if the present plans of E. H. Hartman are carried out, says the Chronicle
 Chief Engineer Hood has sent out 8 corps of men to make preliminary sur veys, and their work is expected to he completed in six months.
 The tunnel project, which will involve an outlay of from sS,OOO,00O to $500, 900, contemplates the boring of hole H,00O feet in length through the heart of the Sierras. Besides saving a climb of 150o feet the tunnel will shorten the road about seven miles, and is expected to ef- feet great saving in operating expenses.
 It is stated that with the Sierra tunnel built and the other plans of the company for the strengthening of curves and reduc- ing of grades in Navada and Utah com pleted, passenger trains could be run be- tween San Francisco and Chicago in two and a half days at an average speed for the whole distance of not more than forty miles an hour.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21

Every form of PRIVATE DISEA SE Deforrnity and Lack of Development weakness, etc, etc., cured by the best anproyed of latest modern methods.
 All condolences held inviolate
 Consultations at office or by mail i'm yited without charge.
 treatment by mail for those who can. IN No written prescriptions-I furnish all medicines.
 Question blanks for man or woman sent free on application. hranch of medical and surgical scfence has twenty-five years experience. a ma tional reputation, and is endorsed by tbs nress national banks and thousands os ratrons as the most expert and reIjahIa snecialist in the south.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Doz,er Ia .ndorsed by the press and people of ev- verv section of Alabama.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. O T Doz,er has already acquired in the l,na of his profession but we know him to he . hrother Odd Fellow that can be relied m to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes from a family of prominent physicians. and with his full store of medical knowledre and his large experience in his profession. can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 Age Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his nrofession.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
Shovel Trust Contemplated.

St Louis, August 2O.-Julius c. Beige, president of the St. Louis Shovel Com pany confirms the reported consolidation of five of the largest shovel manufactur- ing concerns in the country with a capi- tai of $5,OO0,0oO. The new company will be called the Ames Tool and Shovel Com pany. It Is made up of the following companies:
 Oliver Ames & Sons, corporation, of North Easton, Mass
 Wright Shovel Company, of Anderson, Ind.
 Pa.
 T. Rowland, Sons & Company, Phila- delphia. f 4-raf--+s 4.r
 The St. Louis Shovel Company.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21

exciting theme that one discusses in town. The most interesting things never get in the papers, however and one must be ternally regaled with the golf games, the polo contests. the same old routine that makes up life at the summer places. When every one knows that the very charming little affairs of the heart are the most important subjects to be dis cussed on tho veranda of the summer ho- tel. But the flirtations. the delightful nothings, the fascinating little stories to be conveyed by a shrug, lifted eyebrow. all these are omitted in the charming gossip in the papers of the fashionable summer places, and one has nothing to do but read of the series of summer gail eties the furor of the belle and beauty and which of her favorite gowns she wore at the last dance in her honor But when society returns to town one will know 1t all.
 Chances in the raffing contest for the beautiful fern grown by Mrs. Kate Harris are selling rapidly The date when the rafting will take place will be announced HI o ASW uayS. phdStcrs JpSepH lue little son of MT. and Mrs. Charles J. Smith, will draw the lucky number The fern is one of the handsomest ever grown in Birmingham. measuring in circumfer- ence twenty nine feet, in diameter nine feet and Is seven feet tall.
 
 Mrs. George L. Morris has returned from Marietta.
 MT. Frederick Northrup Rix of Hot Springs, Ark, is the guest of Mir and Mrs. Robert H. Pearson.
 Miss Annie Clisby of Montgomery. who has been visiting her sister Mrs Samuel Will John, has gone to Talladega Springs
 Miss Alice Graham will return to the Woman's College in Baltimore in the autumn.
 Miss Julia Belle DeBardeleben will re- turn to Sans Souci.
 MT. and Mrs. William Hardie have let their plans for a beautiful private resi- dence in Sycamore street, near Highland avenue, and upon which work will be immediately begun.
 Miss Elizabeth Kelly, daughter of Dr. G. c. Kelly of Nashville, Is visiting Mrs. w. D. Graves 2O13 Quinian avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers have been placed on record in the office of Probate Judge Stiles:
 B. W. Earnest and wife to George Smith Lodge, s6
 J. D. Dabney and wife to c. F. Bidgood, $500
 Mollie Tisdale to Emma Burrell. s250. N. A. Richards ct al. to L. V. Clarke, s14,75O.
 M. A. Glasgow and wife to Wm. Walker ct al, s1So.
 Alabama Penny Savings and Loan Co.,, to A. Armeri S100.
 A. F. Parsons and wife to Sandy Brack- ett, s25.
 Bettie Montgomery to Burrell Bailey, s1O0.
 Mary s. Ware to B. J. Edelen, s27OO.
 Birmingham Realty Company to B. J. Edelen, s1000
 B. Steiner, trustee, to J. D. Dabney, $50.
 Steiner Bros. to L. V. Clarke, $14,750.
 W. D. Bush to Mute Hill, $50
 E. L. White and husband to Mrs. M. M. Jackson, $500.
 C. H. and A. Hall to J. P. Mcdonald, s3o
 John D. Brown to J. P. Mcdonald, s175. Bessemer Land and Improvement Com pany to Mrs. T. o. Sharpley, $500
 Ensley Copany to w. F. Smith. s200.
 Pratt Land and Improvement Company to J. and c. Stirling. s25o
 H. and M A. Warten to Pratt Land and Coyapapv S26AO
 Mrs. M. G. Beale to John Henderson, sA.35.
 G. J. Polsley and wife to c. H. Bitz s75O.
 P. A. and M. M Hicks and J D. liar den, sSo.
 J. S. Smith to 2. Cross, s25o.
 w. D. Bush to J. D. Andrews, $40.
 East Lake Land Company to I. K Sors- by, s475.
 JK. and J. F. Norfieet to c. H. Swain. s4Oo. J. D. Chichester and wife to A. l. John ston ct al., $4000.
 R. H. Thach and wife to A. I. Johnston ct al., s4OOO.
 H. J. Howard and wife to K. Harris. for value received. S. Bethea and wife to W. A. and v. M. Knight, $300. J. D. Middleton and J. c. Conley, $275. Birmingham Realty Company to B. A Thompson, $6OO. Ensley Land Company to Robert Fred erick, s250. William Hunt and wife to W. J. Martin ct. al., trustees, s250
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
PROPOSITION ID WATERCONSUMERS The Water Company Will Place
 One Hundred METERS ON DWELLINGS An Opportunity Will Be Afforded to Determine the Effect
 of the Meter
 System.

The Birmingham Water Works Com pany, in order to make a practical demon- stration of the effect of the meter system for dwellings, including all water used for domestic, bath, closet sprinkling and all other purposes, is willing to supply one hundred water consumers with water by meter measurement for a period of nine months following October 1. 1901.
 Meters will be placed on the service pipes of one hundred consumers at no ex- pense to the consumer. A minimum charge of one dollar per month will be made, which will allow 333O gallons of water each month for any and all pur- poses No meter rent will be charged. In case any water is used in excess of 333O gallons in any one month, a charge will be made for such excess water used at the regular schedule of meter rates, the minimum rate being thirty cents per 1000 gallons.
 The water company has made the state ment that domestic consumer, now pay ing in excess of SIP per annum, can save money by the meter system If water Is not allowed to waste, and the company is willing to go to the expense of installing one hundred meters to demonstrate this fact. The company. on the other hand, does not deny that it will be benefited by the meter system by the prevention of unnecessary waste on the part of some consumers.
 At present those who are reasonable in the use of water are in part paying for water wasted by others, while under the meter system even those now abusing wa ter privileges will save money, in that, with the meter, waste will cease. I1..e. xxrtlI be accepted There will be no discrimina- tion on the part of the company whether water Is used for domestic use only, or for all possible purposes, or whether the residence is large or small. Bills will be made monthly.
 It is claimed that under the present contract existing between the city and the water company it Is not provided that any dwellings shall be metered. so that an agreement on the part of the consumer to pay by meter measurement for nine months does not bind that con sumer to pay by meter measurement af- ter the expiration of that time, nor does it bind the water company to supply water by meter measurement after that time.
 Meters will be placed between the curb line and sidewalk in a neat iron box.
 Any consumer at any time has the privi- lege of reading his meter to check the reading of the company.
 The cost of placing one hundred meters will be over $3.00000, which is some evi- dence on the part of the company that the meter system will meet with the favor of the people The test commences October l because water rents are now paid to September 30. Respectfully,
 BIRMINGHAM WATER WORKS co. Office 2OoS Third avenue. Bell tele- | phone 122. ss
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
Notes and Personals.

The continued indictment weather inter- feres very little with the plans of society, for there are none to be disarranged. August has come and almost gone with out bringing home many of the summer wonderers, and society will not be back in town before the middle or the latter part of September. There are many weary weeks of summer to go by before there will be any 1utter in the social world, Mademoiselle Gossip is predicting win ter notably brilliant, and it is said the coming season will be the gayest in Bir- mingham's history.
 The really interesting society news is that which comes from the summer re- corts. In summer society transfers it's belongings to mountain and shore and the gossip of the summer resorts Is the only
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
PALMIsTRY.

PROF. KHIRON has arrived and Is per anently located at No. 1909 9th ave. Tn order to advertise himself. will give his $5 readings at $1 for ten days only. Full rate after that date. Khiron Is the worlds greatest living Psychic Palmist and Clairvoyant. He tells you every thing, your name. dates, what you call- ed for, everything without asking sim gle question, divining your inmost thoughts, as 1t were, by his sciences. This leader among occult scientists of the age confounds every skeptic and un- believer at once, as he gives supreme and convincing tests of his marvellous gifts. Also gives advice on business, speculation, investments, insurances, changes. travels, health, sickness, love, divorce. marriage. law suits, separa- tions, wills, deeds, mortgages patents. claims, collections, etc. He will tell you what trade, business or profession you are adapted for; love, courtship, mar riage: give truthful revelations on all love affairs. troubles, marriages. and by proper advice restore lost affection, re- unite the separated, settle lovers quar- rels. tell you when and whom you will marry and how to win the man or wo- man you love and how to make your husband or wife be true to you, and how to overpower all your enemies; give full secret how to control and charm any one you love or meet Perfect satis- faction guaranteed. Fair and square in all his dealings with the public. Khiron towers above the partially developed mediums and Is the envy of all pre- tenders. Will positively refuse to &C., cept any fee unless he gives the utmost satisfaction. OIicc hours. 9 to 8. Sun days, 10 to 6. Office, 1909 9th ave.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
Nashville- Tenn J,,na 10

Nashville, Tenn, June 12 1885,
 Dr. c. J. Moffet, St. Louis, Mol can truly say that your TEETHINA is the greatest blessing to teething children that the world has ever known. l have used it two years, and do not like to be with out a box all the time. My baby would hardly have lived through his second sum- mer if I had not used your powders. He is now strong and we'll, and has all his teeth. never allow an opportunity to pass without recommending TEETHINA to mothers. May God reward you for the good you have done teething babies through this remedy. Respectfully.
 MRS. A. G. RUSSELL.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
Count Calls on shaffer.

Pittsburg. August 2o.-Among the visi- tors at strike headquarters today was a foreigner whom President Shaffer said was Count Luzberg of Germany MT Shaffer said that the count was investi- gating the strike situation and came to him to get a fair understanding of the Amalgamated side.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. 5000 Cash and $l3.5O0 in three payments, at per cent interest, will pick up the best central business storehouse on tho market; 3d ave, just where 1t will grow in value fast; see me quick and get d snap. P' $l00o-Two beautiful lots on ridge. just this side of Hawkins place, on car line, at West End
 $450-Three-room house on Amy ave-, near John st., in Smithheld s6O00-Ten-room modern house, 18th, near J. $6oO0-Ten-room new house. 2Oth st., one block of Five Points. s750- -40x100. alley corner 22d st., near A.
 s. E. THOMPSON 6 CO, Telepnone A. 223 21st st.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
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., 1901-08-21
Conner Kicks.

Tien Tsin, August 2o.-The American minister MT. Conger. is urging Wash ington's attention to the persistent oc- cupation of Tien Tsin University by the Germans, who refused to vaeate the
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
BLOuNT 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 S-S-tf
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
NOTICE.

want every man and woman in the United States interested in the cure of the Opium and Whisky habits to have my book on these diseases. Address B. M. Woolley, M. D., Atlanta, Ga., Box 2S7 and one will be sent you free
 S-7-6rn- n-Wed-wky
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
JUNE TIME BARGAINS.

JUNE TIME BARGAINS. s6000-Beautiful house. 24th st. sS500-Two brick res' ,. pays 10 per
 cent
 sS50- -50x100. avenue anL zhh st. s1250-Lot, avenue H, near 20th st. SIP, OO0-Handsome residence. South High-
 lands
 $50O0-25x1S2. Powell ave-, near goth st s1000-Jonesville, COT. Rush and Allen. s9500-Lovely 9th ave. home. s6O00-Highland ave-; lor 100 feet. A00o-Residence, South 17th st. $4500-S0-foot lot, South 20th st. $250O-100x140. avenue D; improved. $6000-Residence, South 0Oth st. $15oo-Residence. South 27th st.; monthly
 payments.
 $40, 40,000-Handsome business block s3500-Third ave. residence s7O0o-Avenue D and Fist st.; 1o0x140 $3000-Avenue D and 14th st. improved S3150-Residence, E, bet. 18th and 10th. $16,500-First ave. storehouse. $31, ,000-First ave. storehouse $2500-Second ave-, bet. 2ad and 24th sta w. B. LEEDY & CO, Phones 42 (new and old), No. 112 North Twenty-frst Street.
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A thrilling spectacle. The trick diving at East Lake ev- cry night. Free.
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- -
 REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. s5250-Residence No. 1927 South goth st. $3500-Residence, Fountain Heights. LOOK 300 s1250-Lot avenue I and 24th st.; 100 feets corner. 8-17-7t W. B. LEEDY & co.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. $600-Good lot, 23d st. S2O00-New 2-story residence. $2500-New cottage; $500 cash, balance $2 per month. $50O0-Good home on 9th ave. $5000-Most excellent corner, 7th ave. $5000-Good home, 9th ave. $S000-Three good business lots near Jef- ferson Theatre. $7500-Fifty feet on Sd ave-, close in. If you want to buy, sell or rent property, see us at once Don't forget our home sites on Fountain Heights.
 M P. MESSER & CO.,. Real Estate, Insurance and Bonding, Phones S19. PA Twenty-first Street, North.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
MONEY TO LEND.

=, ------------------->--~- MONEY TO LENDING represent the largest loan company in the United States. We can lend money in unlim- tied amounts at low rate of interest on A No. l property at reasonable valua- ton. W. B. Leedy & Co. 8-20-7t MONEY TO LENDING have $250. 900 to lend on Birmingham property at a very low rate; we avoid long delays, and lend from $500 up; call on us. PA Chali- foux Building. D. F. Allen & Co.
 6-19-tf
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OLD PAPERS.

Old papers for sale at Age-HeraId office, 1913 Second avenue-20 cents a
 hundred.
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LAND TITLES.

ALABAMA ABSTRACT CO. 20o7 First
 avenue. examiners of land titles: the only complete set of abstracts of title to this district, with plats, in existence; our abstracts show everything of which a purchaser or money-lender should be apprised. u-22-tf
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
DIR. o. T. DOZIER, Physician, Surgeon and Expert Spe.
 claIist,

Treats success fully all Nervous. Blood, Skin. Rec tai. V e n e r e al, Genito . Urinary and Chronic Dis cases. F e m a l e Complaints a n d Delicate Disorders of Men and wom- en. Nearly all op- erations of surgi- c a l character done WITHOUT PAIN to the pa- ffant
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MIsCEILANEOus.

LUMBER for quick shipment. Lathrop Lumber Co.,, 2015 1st ave-. Birmingham.
 Ala. Phone 664. 2-24-tf
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A sensational novelty. Ma val Battle at East Lake every night. Free.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21

Why drink inferior Bottle Beer when you can get Lemp's.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21

For quick and good repairs on any kind of machinery, phone 21O. John D. Lykes.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21

A daring and perilous dive from trapeze into East Lake every night Free.
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building or pay rent, thereby preventing pr. Tenny from continuing his education al work, which the Chinese desire him to resume.
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
FOR SALE. NORTHSIDE.

FOR SALE. NORTHSIDE. $510o-Modern 2-story house, 7th ave-, on corner. s5o00-Eight-room house. 7th ave-; 50x190. S5750-Eight-room house,2 stories, 7th ave.s lot 50x190. 240.
 SOUTHSIDE. $2500 Cash-Four houses, avenue B; rents $40 per month: close in. $4500-150 feet, 14th ave-, block from 20th street. $7500-Twelve-room house, lot 90x175, Un- derwood Hill. s400o-Eight-room house, ,11th ave; lot 60 x240 Call and see my list of properties.
 F. L. DEMERE.
 Room TO- Potter Building. 7-27-1m-sat-wed
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
ROOMS FOR RENT.

= FOR RENT-Nicely and newly furnished rooms, with or without board. by day, week or month Best service; rates solicited: central location; trancients solicited Birmingham Inn, 216 North 22d between Second and Third avenue. S-19-3t
The age-herald., 1901-08-21

Call for the best-Lemp's Bottld Beer.
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WANTED.

WANTED Everybody going 70 Texas to travel via the Queen and Crescent Route Alabama Great Southern Rail-
 road). Twelve t12) hours quickest time.
 Superb vestibuled trains Cafe dining cars. See J. c. Lusk. T. P. A. No. 2o1s First avenue. 12-4tf
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FOR SALE.
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Nice, almost new, cottage,
 rooms and reception hall, 526 26th st., South; close to cars. Smith & Stillman, 220 Fist st. S-21-2t
The age-herald., 1901-08-21
 HELP WANTED-MALE.

EII-E WFNfN Eb--HHV%GEe WANTED-First-clas pattern maker. Columbus Machinery Co.,, Columbus. Miss S-20-2t
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-08

fancy, large. colorcd and white, lldiliac;
tlucy small. colorcd l2'zc; fancy small,
white. l2ul2IC.
EGGS-Rcccipts. 7,12I pkgs, unsettled
western. ut mark, l5al5i4c; southern, at
mark, lpz1i5C.
POULTRY-Alivc. steady. fowls. loiac;
chickens, giac; turkeys, lie. Dressed, hrn;
turkeys. lValUiec, chickens 9uloc; fowls,
Sn lOc.
POTATOES - Steady; Jerseys, 81 .2jdl %;
New York. SlJOdI75, Long Island $500
lSl.. Jersey sweets. SIijd2.JO.
PEANUTS - quiet; fancy hand picked,
4AH5C; other domestic, 5C.
METALS -Thcr, were no noteworthy
changes In the metal market today Spccu-
lativo interest was lacking. with tho inior-
nation from abroad about as predicted. I'm
was dun aud about unchanged here, though
shade lower abroad. where prices closed
at Ell9 IS sd for spot ana futures Ella is bd.
Tho nominal close here was on the basis of
SO 2jn26 - Copper was featurelcss ana
unchanged at 81 for Lake superior and
Sl662ia 'or casting and cleCtrolyuC. Lead In
London was quiet and unchanged Spelttr
though displa ying q weak undertone in the
absence OF buyers. was not quotably lower
closing at $39ziam39'ia American IRON mar
kot, dull; pig iron warrants, N.5onlo.p;
northern foundry $l5o0dl6j0; southern
foundry, SiJo1l5.1j; soft southern, s3Oon
1,
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-08

The disposition of the days receipts was
as follows, each buyer purchasing the num-

CA1TLE--There was another hight run OF
cattle here today and the demand being
quite liberal the market ruled active ana
steady TO strong all around. beef steers OF
good quality were picked up early this morn
ing a prices that looked strong as com
pared with yesterday. Where the cattle
just suited them they paid perhaps a little
higher prices, but as "a rule the situation
could best be described by calling II a
strong, active market. As high as $40 was
paid for a bunch Of steers, which Is the
highest price paid In some time. The less
desirable cattle, of course. we're not in as
good demand, but owing to the light supply
of the choicer grades they moved quite
readily al good steady prices.
The COW market was also active and fully
steady with yesterday. Mediumweight
heifers or cows of good quality were ready
sellers and in some cases brought n little
stronger prices today. The ordinary run
of COW stuff sold fully steady, particularly
early I'm the morning. Some of the late
trains that arrived did not fare quite as
we'll as packers had filled their more urgent
orders and sellers did not find the buyers
quite as anxious for supplies.
Bulls were in good demand today If they
were of good quality and prices could safely
be quoted steady to stronger. Calves also
brought good firm prices and the same is
true of stays.
Stockers and feeders did not show much
of any change There were only a few on
sale and anything at all desirable met with
ready sale at fully yesterdays quotations.
The warmed-up cattle are, of course. i'm
proving owing to the better market for bee (
cattle. Representative sales: