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The age-herald., 1901-05-01
ALABAMA GOING
 AHEAD RAPIDLY
She is Now Third in the List of Coke Producing
 States

Washington, April 30.-(Special.)- ing coke producing states In this country. This is shown by bulletin issued by the United States census office. Pennsylvania and West Virginia alone produce more coke than Alabama does. The census bu- reau statistics show that in the last ten years the coke production of Alabama has almost doubled. There were 2206 coke ovens in the State of Alabama in 1889, the date of the taking of statistics, compar- ed to 3693 in the State in 1899.
 Prominent Railroad Men.
 A number of prominent railroad men are in Washington today to appear be- fore the interstate commerce commits sion. Among them are several officers from the South, who speak enthusiastic ally of the development of that section. E. L. Russell of Mobile says that last year the amount of traffic to and from the port of Mobile increased 1000 per cent. This is significant in showing the pros- porous industrial condition of Alabama. The business to Cuba through this port, he says, is increasing all the time.
 John M. Egan of Savannah, president of the Central of Georgia Railroad, com ments on the fact that the farmers of Georgia are learning the value of diversi- fled crops. He says that he would not be surprised if the Georgia plums di. not displace the California varieties in time
 Additional rural free delivery service has been ordered established June l at Gadsden Etowah County, Alabama. The route embraces an area of four square miles, containing 1450 people. and Charles D. Admas and I. H. Stripling are appoint ed carriers. The post office at Ewing s is to be discontinued and the office at Hoke's Bluff supplied by rural carriers. ALBERT HALSTEAD.
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
KITCHEN EXPENSES. Reduced By Ready Cooked Grape-Nuts

Modern food saves gas bills (cooking), labor, and doctors bills, and the food refer to is Grape-Nuts," says a Chicago woman.
 I've have used Grape Nuts over a year. I weighed, when I begun using 1t, about 100 pounds but have gained 9 pounds since. I hay erecovered entirely from dyspepsia since using this delicious food. My husband and children enjoy Grape-Nuts as much as I do, and they have all been decidedly benefited by its use.
 My baby Is very much healthier than my other two children were at his age. attribute the difference to the use I have made of Grape Nuts Food
 Of course it is great advantage to have q food that is already cooked and sure to be in good condition. Thissis not always true of many cereals" Mrs, George s. Foster. 1925 Wabansia avenue, Chicago, IL
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
Ciuar Trust is Latest.

Chicago, April 3O.-The Chronicle to- morrow says:
 The gigantic consolidation of cigar manufacturing interests will be an- nounced Wednesday. The American Cigar Company, closely allied with the so-called tobacco trust. Is at the head of the scheme. At least seven other firms now Hpnited under the name of the Havana
 narican Company are to be absorbed.
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
Mob Yelled for Bread.

Lamberg. Galacia, April 30-A riotous mob of the citys unemployed entered the bread booths at the market place shout ing, Give us bread or work " The mob paraded the streets, breaking shop win dows Troops finally arrested and dis persed the rioters A deputation of the unemployed visited the burgomaster and governor Replying to their questions, the officers held out some hope that work would soon be obtainable.
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
Wash Soods Nnderpriced

Best brands Prints light Ginghams ... grounds 121kc Striped Bastes Dimy light Satin Stripe Cepons. 25c quality 1so in solid quality 1eo
 
  45 inches wide
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
Express Receipts Not Exempt.

Washington, April So.-Commissioner of Internal Revenue Yerkes has held that express receipts for goods and merchan- disc to be transported from the United States to a foreign country are not ex- empt from taxation under the decisions of the United States Court in the matter of port bills af lading
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
A Noslery 0pportuNvtY

Ladies' fine Hosiery special prices this vean opportun spring supply reduction the this State. ef. at a PaIrs for $1.5o.
 plain Lisle Hose high splced heel 75c Nose at Pair 6 PaIrs for $260. as
 Made of imported Ise thread ten different la
 all over, high spliced sole. A SIPS Hose a ssc Pair 8 Pairs s2.ss.
 Lace Lisle Hose designs ovei high ST double soe
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
Confessed To Robbery.

Macon April 3o.-C. R. Jordan, for merly baggagemaster on the Southwest ern here, was arrested in Atlanta last night on the charge of complicity in the robbery of the Southern Express Com pany's car on the Central of Georgia road near this city on April 2 and will be brought to Macon tomorrow morning. O'Neill w. Fairfax Chestnut, who has been locked up here for participation in the robbery, under the name of Frank Fairfax, broke down tonight and con- fessed-
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
Juror Is Sorry.

Omaha, Neb.. April so.-'I was the
 twelfth man on the jury to vote for Calla- hans acquittal." said W. B. Fuller today, ''and stood alone from the third ballot about g o'clock Saturday night until g o'clock Sunday morning. believe now as I believed then that Callahan had not proved an alibi and that there was suf- ficient evidence to convict him. but for six
The age-herald., 1901-05-01

guest of her sister, Mrs. Edward H. Ca baniss. at her house in Highland avenue. Mrs. Jelks is among the most brilliant and charming of visiting women.
 Mrs. Henry Hidden will entertain at cards Wednesday. May 8, at o'clock in honor of her sister. Mrs. H. B. Watkins.
 Mrs. J. Bruce Morson will give large and brilliant reception this afternoon from 4:3o to 6 o'clock.
 Mrs. Alexander Sloan Tutwiler of New Orleans will remain the guest of her pa- rents, Major and Mrs. Willis J. Milner, for several weeks.
 MT. Peter P McKensie is in Florida 
 Miss Laura Rutledge Brown has re- turned from Montgomery.
 Miss Edna Moore will give a reception Friday afternoon, May 8, from to 5 o'clock in honor of her guest, Miss Maud Allen, of Montevallo.
 NIT. ana MTS. ftlCnaT0 ftAHCOlpH tained a few friends informally on Satur- day evening in honor of MT. and Mrs Ma than of Boston.
 The Ladies' Aid of Vine Street Presby- terian Church at West End will give an ice cream strawberry supper at Elmwood Place on the Powderly car line on Friday night May B. The public is invited and an evening of enjoyment is promised.
 Mrs. Chiles Clifton Terrell returned to her home at Oxford, Miss. yesterday. She was accompanied by Miss Linda May Handley who will be her guest for few weeks.
 Quite a number of Tuscaloosa people came to Birmingham yesterday to attend the May festival among them being Misses Annie R. searcy. Martha Thorington. Stella Harris. Annie Forster. Julia Smith, Mrs. Charles B. Werner, Mrs. Cora ForsN ter and Mrs. Julia Perkins.
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
Charles Hoyt's Will Probated.

New York, April 30.-The will of the late Charles H. Hoyt, the playwright, was admitted to probate in the Surrogate , court here yesterday. The surrogate held that the proponents of the will esetab- lished the fact of MT. Hoyt's residence in New York.
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
President Gets Degree.

Boston, April 30.-At meeting of the board of overseers of Harvard Universi- ty. held here today, the question of granting the degree of doctor of laws to President Mckinley was taken up infor- mally and the sentiment expressed was unanimously in favor of the step.
The age-herald., 1901-05-01

Excursion to Selma, AIa.-$1.5o Round
 Trip.
 On Monday. May S. the A. G. S. R. R. will operate special excursion train from Birmingham to Selma, Ala, leaving Bir- mingham a. m., arriving Selma 3:25 p. m. Returning, this train will leave Selma p. in. Tuesday, making a quick run homeward.
 First-class and ample accommodations will be provided for all.
 For particulars call at Passenger Office. No. 2019 First avenue. Telephone 617. 4-29-7t J. c. LUSK, T. P A.
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
Grand Annual Concert
 given by the Rirpnin cham M1Sjcianas

bIrLnIuBudLu muSICIduS
 Protective Association
 at East Lake Park, Sunday, May 5, 1901, 3 p. m. Fine program has been ar- ranged for the occasion, in cluding band selections, instrumental and vocal solos, under directions of Phil. Memoli.
The age-herald., 1901-05-01

Wanted for U. s. Army: Able bodied. unmarried men, between ages of N and s5 years; citizens of United States. of good character and temperate habits. who can speak. read and write English. Re- cruits specially desired for service in Philippines. For information apply to Recruiting Officer. North goth street. Birmingham. Ala
 S-6-wed- fri on-tc-6-30.
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
Forecast for Alabama.

Washington. April 30.-Following Is the weather indications for Alabama: Fair; continued warmer Wednesday and Thurs day. Variable winds.
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
To Serve Lunch.

The ladies appointed to serve lunch at Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Florence Hotel. Mrs. H. Simon, chair man.
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
FUNERAL NOTICE

The funeral of E. B. Martin will occur at 10:30 a. m. Wednesday, May 1, 1901, from Oak Grove Methodist church at Huffman, Ala.
The age-herald., 1901-05-01

For a beautifully illustrated deck et playing cards, write B. W. Wrenn, Pasi- senger Traffic Manager, Plant System, Savannah. Ga. sending % cents in post age, or cash. 4-N-tf
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
Hid S\oves al Na\t

sale of Kid Gloves at about half price s25 twocasp Glace Kid Glove coors white s5o sasp Jouvin real Kid brown. gray $5o scasp Glace Kid stitching
The age-herald., 1901-05-01

Three doses of Hoods Sarsaparilla daily after meals for awhile will build you up. z't
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
Svlmmed MIMIueru.
HALF PRICE.

HALF PRICE. turning dannest pretest 
  the better a Hats sa Draped Turbans draped double brm effects eshorns; IN THE MILLINERY ANNEX. That Flower sae1o boxes s2Oo =. =. =. .. ...... SALE OF WALKING HATS in
The age-herald., 1901-05-01

forgive myself for yielding. I wish now that had stayed with them and hung the jury"
The age-herald., 1901-05-01

Mimograph supplies and mimographs al Roberts 6 Son, 1909 Second avenue. 4-2S-7t
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
FIRST PRIZE AUToM

bride, was married two hours previously to Miss Alene Griffin, who acted as ma tron of honor to Miss Quill Both parties held receptions and took a bridal tour together.
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
IMPORTANT CHANGE OF TIME
On the Kansas City, Memphis and Bl
 mingham Railroad.

On and after Sunday. April 18th, the Southeastern Limited No. 6 will leave Birmingham at 12:30 D. m., fifteen min utes earlier.
 Train No. 8, Winfield Accommodation, will leave Birmingham at 4:30 D. m., one hour earlier.
 For further information call on
 C. M. BILLHEIMER,
 City Passenger Agent,
 1914 Morris Ave. Phone 974
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
TIME ITEM WEATHER WIND R FALL

Highest temperature s9.s; lowest H.e; average so.2.
 BEN M JACOBS. Station Agent. U. s. Weather Bureau.
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
Swiss curtalns
AT A REDUCTION.

Swiss Curtains yards long, with
 kind; todays price Swiss with long,
 quality; Swiss
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
In Society.

Mrs. William D. Jelks of Eufaula is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Edward H. Ca baniss. at her house in Highland avenue. Mrs. Jelks is among the most brilliant and charming of visiting women.
The age-herald., 1901-05-01
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham, April 30.
 Local observations during the A hours ending I'D. m., Central time:
The age-herald., 1901-05-01

Mrs. Henry Hidden will entertain al cards Wednesday. May g. at o'clock 1T honor of her sister, Mrs. H. B. Watkins
The age-herald., 1901-05-01

and brilliant reception this afternoon from 4:30 to o'clock.
The age-herald., 1901-05-01

Mrs Alexander Sloan Tutwiler of New Orleans will remain the guest of her pa, rents, Major and Mrs. Willis J. Milner for several weeks
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-06
MAY DO TEXAS GOOD.
Pittsburu Passenger Man Delighted w
His Tour OF the State.

Pittsburg Passenger Man Delighted With
His Tour Of the State.
Mr. john II. James, central passenger
agent for the Gould lines at Pittsburg, Pa.
aud Mr.. H. d. Armstrong, who represents
tho same lines in the Detroit, Mich, terri.
tory as travelling passenger agent. con.
Guided Southwestern tour In Houston yes
tcrday, leaving for their respective head.
quarters on the International and Great
Northern fast mail during the afternoon.
these gentlemen composed the thlrl group
oil passenger agents OF the Gould lines wnO
nave made southwestern tours recently, and
VIII be followed by others until all toe
agents throughout the country, who are
connected win those lines, have had an op-
portunity OF personally ncquaiuting them
selves with the tran'ic tha, originates In
the various sections traVcrSed by the lines.
This was MIR. james first trip through
Texas and he appeared perfectly delegated
with things Ia general down here. Mr..
Armstrong has been through the State upon
several previous occasions aud, OF course
what was seen was not such distinct
revelation to him. though, to he sure. h,
was surprised with tho general progress o.
the country through which he passed has
cate Of Texas as place for both residence
and business and he has many word II
hehalf OF the State to say when he returni
home While In the city Mr.. James con
ferred with the real estate interests and /
is not improbable that he reached an agree
ment whereby many immigrants from hi
state Will he turned toward Texas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-06
Notes and Personals

Mr., NJ, L, Robbins general passenger
and ticket agent of the Sunset. Central lines
aud Mr.. Jeff n. Miller acting manager Of
the Houston and Texas Central, returned
10 Houston headquarters yesterday after
having attended the funeral aud burial OF
the late Captain Andy Faulkner at Austin
Wednesday
Colonel l. A. Daffan, superintendent of
the Houston and Texas Central al Ennis
passed through Houston yesterday en- route
TO his headquarters from Austin where
he attended the funeral ceremonies over
day.
Mr.. C, W. Andrews, travelling passenger
agent Of the Rock Island route, with head.
quarters AZ Fort Worth visited Houston
yesterday In the interest OF his line
Mr.. ]. NJ. Knight travelling passenger
agent Of the Southern railway, spent YES.
terday 1T his headquarters In Houston, bu,
VIII leave for another tour Of his territory
this morning,
| Gulf, Colorado aud Santa Fe was visitor
70 the local offices Of the company yestcr
day.
Mr.. W. Il. Mcclure q Galveston, genera,
freight and passenger agent OF the Calves
ton, Houston and Henderson, was In HouS
ton yesterday, returning to headquarters
| from Louisiana "trip,
| Mr. Joe Russ, superintendent Of the Pa
| eide Express company. was down kSom Dial
las headquarters yesterday on business con
nected with his position.
Mr. j. G, Fry, commercial agent at nal
las Tor the Baltimore and Ohio Southwest
| ern' was among yesterdays visitors e
/ Houston.
Mr. C. H. Turner. general freight agent
| or the International and Great Northern
with headquarters at Palestine, WAS in
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-06

man. We pray. honored sir, that you VIII
not he ashamed Of your act TINS DAY anu
that you will be proud OF us when we 1Is
gone We represent governmeht WIN
bishops In the Judgment house or judicial
bench 4 duadrennial congress. our leslS-
lative branch Eleven general Officers oar
correctional cabinet, Counting tne SUI,
divisional interest OF our government NJ
home and our lnsular possessions -0u pre-
siding elders. 5439 nlterant ministers
65g,f65 communicates, 90 annual confer
cnces with SlO,31u9V3 worth OF cau i.st
property. raised for education in the iaSt
quarter Of century, 81. l4O,0i33l We are
lahoriug In the South along win the ptope
we nurScd and people who nave grealI ~
assisted I'm educating us. our interest ana
theirs Is inseparable along business lines;
Our relations along racial lines are wei
defined and can not be disturbed. Mheh the
peaceful relations are disturbed 1t Is ny
parasites feeding upon the elements ais
turbcd nv them only to get rich Mt the
expense Of the tolling masses OF our people
We do NOT Condolc crime nor harbor malice
or enter into conspiracies to disturb the
peace and prosperity Of the commonwealth
in which we live. We are buying homes,
building school and church houses, educat +
ing ourselves and those who doubted once
doubt no more when they take the proper
view from the light Of Christian progress
sc have made. Mr.. Washingtons dinner
at the capital Of the nation has no signlh-
canoe when II relates to disturbing long
and settled conditions In the South along
racial llncs. This country need not get
excited over It, We are building up a
society among ourselves that We are justly
proud Of The politician NAV hang M
the black rag and scare the nation TO death
about the negro. The negro problem tink-
er. calamity howlerS, may continue to
scream about deportation and eNpatrlation.
but we are going to stay here and assist
/ In making the South the kingdom of Cnd.
/ We thank you for this cordial welcome. The
! reports Of the pastors are increased above
IL. q 1,1 he :
| elders district is leading the conference
with more than 5000 over last year. Rev.
| r. G. Hunt, n. D., Of Wesley chapel. Hous
| State"
! Rev A. Gordon has accomplished com
mcndable work OF rcmodeling the church
J in which the conference is IN session. The
/ artistic beauty aud modern improvements
/ make the church n place where kings and
| potentates might worship with pride.
The annual sermon was delivered by Rev
| N A
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-06

Houston for q few hours yesterday, return.
ing home on the fast mail. accompanied
by Mrs. Turner, who has been visiting Mrs.
Horace Booth for the past few days
Mr. j. Waddy Tate Of Dallas. general
agent Of the Chicago and Great Western.
spent a portion Of yesterday in Houston
attending 10 business.
Mr.. William Dohcrty, assistant general
passenger agent OF tho Houston East and
West Texas and Mr. Walker White, the
travelling auditor Of the road, took trip
UP through East Texas yesterday In the
special car known to the boys as Hard
KNOCKS"
Mr.. Il. II. Nigley OF Torreon, Mexico, audi
tor of the Mexican international, is In
Houston attending the meeting OF the Ma
sonic Grand Lodge.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-06
LOUISE LOCALS.
Improvements Occurring in the Wharton
County Town.

Improvements Occurring in the Wharton
County Town.
Louise, Texas December 4.-There Is con.
siderable activity in real estate in this
vicinity. Some have bought land. others
nre leasing
There will be nj least 1000 acres, and
probably more. planted In rice In this
vicinity next year
MIR, Levy Paul OF III Campo, passed
through Louise Yesterday with party OF
prospeCtors
NJ Rob Briggs is making an expert.
mental lot Of brick near Louise II they
nrc success he will burn sufficient to
meet the demand in this locality.
Or. Jenrles spent two days In Houston
last week
The weather has been cool and fair for
some DAYS.
Mr. G. NJ sadler had ia head OF calves
vnccinated yesterday as a preventive
against hlackleg.
A travelling show passed through Louise
yesterday morning. The elephant and
camel were quite sight to the small
folks.
Mr.. George Appllng is building an add.
tion 10 his residence
Mr.. Brown. the blacksmith. speaks OF
building q residence soon.
There Is not an empty residence In the
town. few more houses for renting pur.
poses are needed.
Preparation is being made for a nice
Christmas tree.
number of people win take advantage
OF the low rates 10 Houston to attend the
carnival and nower parade.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-06
GOULD ON TEXAS TRAFFIC.
Next Years Business Promises Ever
Better Returns Than This Years.

Next Years Business Promises Even
Better Returns Than This Years
Fort Worth, Texas, December 5.-Gcorge
Gould aud party. after spending the day
10 Fort Worth, LETT Tor Dallas. from which
point the party will 70 East. MIR. Gould
said.
Il have just been over the new line OF
the International and Great Northern and
mud the Valley route to be one Of the best
IN the state. The road Is now completed
from waco 10 College station and the grade
is very level and free from curves When
completed 10 Fort Worth. II Will have an
average grade Of sixteen feet to the mile
and from Waco 10 Fort Worth the grade
viii average thirty-two feet, or siN-tenths
OF per cent TO the mile. Traffic has been
very satisfactory for the past year, though
the profits wore not so large IN the south
ern part of the state as in the northern.
/, Next years business promises even hettSr
returns than ever Work on the lnternn.
tional Is being pressed forward as rapidly
as possible and we hope by september 1 OF
next year TO have trains running into this
station
MIR. Gould intlmated that the next move
would be an extension OF the Valley route
TO Beaumont.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-06
NEW PASS ARRANGEMENT.
Big Systems 10 Issue Them in Blanket
Form 10 Employees.
NO OTHER PASSES WILL BE GRANTED
Result Of the Agreement to Be Operative
in Trunk Line and Central Territories.
Glover Leafs Action.
lspeclal 30 M Post.l


New York. December 5.--Regardlng the
present exchange pass abolition scheme, II
Is now said that the large systems will Is
sue passes good on all their lines. At pres
ent each Of the constituent lines issues It's
own passes. Under the new arrangement,
however, the Pennsylvania would issue
blanket passes covering the Pennsylvania
railroad In all its divisions. On the Van
derbilt system a single pass would cover the
New York Central Lake Shore, Nickel
Plate, West shore, Michigan Central, Pitts.
burg and Lake Erie, Big Four, etc. aud
the Gould passes would cover the multitude
of lines Ia the Gould system.
These passes will be granted only to the
representatives Of the issuing railroad.
There will be no other passes granted to
railroad men in accordance with the pass
agreement TO he operative in trunk line
aud central territories.
President Norton Of the Clover Leaf has
notified officers OF connecting lines to send
10 their passes request for the coming year
a. once. II Is supposed that the company
intends in this way TO secure friends al the
expense OF other St Louis c0stbound roads.
In expectation Of this action some of the
ST Louis lines signed the agreement condi-
tionally upon unnnimity Of action.
1t is expected that under the new system
the complimentary pass proposition Will be
dealt a very severe blow, II is expected
that when the pass agreement Is In force
officials who travel IN that manner on lines
other than their own will he compelled ia
pay eighteen drst-class fares for the prlyi