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The age-herald., 1901-03-22
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Will Be the Event of the South This
 Year.

The third annual music festival with Guckenbergers finely trained chorus of 200 voices and five great vocal artists, supported by Thomas unrivalled Chicago orchestra of over seventy pieces, will be the musical event of the South this year. Not only will all the music lovers of Birming- ham be in attendance, but hundreds will come from the State-at-large and from Mississippi.
 MT. Guckenberger Is advertising the festival very extensively. Twenty five thousand circulars are being sent out and within the next week or two every reading person in Alabama will De informed as to the chief features of the festival. The dates are April 30 and May l.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
Advance In Black Sheets.

Pittsburg, March A-The American Sheet Steel Company has ordered an ad- vance in black sheets to take place at once. It calls for an increase of 8 a ton, which, in addition to the $4 advance made two weeks ago. makes the total advance $7 ton. An unusually heavy demand is responsible for the change in prices, and several industrial plants are to be put in operation as soon as they can be got in shape. The advance will increase the bi- monthly scale of the workmen 6 per cent.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
AMUSEME IS.

The Crescent Stock Company continues to please at the Auditorium and is at tracing large crowds. "The Circus Girl'' was the bill last night and it went with a whirl. The cast was excellent and the several specialties were tumultuously ap- plauded.
 Tonight the company will present Mas ter and Man. the sensational melodrama and perhaps the strongest in its roper tire Special scenery is used in this pro- duction and a large audience should be present to witness 1t.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
A WONDERFUL INVENTION

They cure dandruff. hair falling, head. ache, etc, yet cost the same as an ordi- nary comb. What's that? Why, Dr. 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 rest. This wonderful comb is simply unbreak- able. and is made so that 1t Is absolutely impossible to break or cut the hair. Sold on a written guarantee to give perfect satisfaction in every respect. Send stamps for one. Ladies size soc, gents size S5c. Live men and women wanted everywhere to introduce this article. Sells cn sight. Agents are wild with success. Address D. N. Rose. Gen. Mgr, Decatur. III.
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The age-herald., 1901-03-22
JOHN T. M'ENERY
Is Appointed Delegate To Constltu-
 tiona Convention.

John T. McEniry ex-mayor of Bes- semer, has been appointed by the Repub- lican executive committee a delegate to the constitutional convention from the Thirteenth district in place of General Fred S. Ferguson, who declined to accept the nomination.
 MT. McEniery's nomination as delegate creates a vacancy on the County ticket.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
One Cent a Mile.

Cleveland. March 21.-An important meeting of railroad men was held in this city today at which the one-cent mile rate promised for the G. A. R. national encampment to be held in Cleveland next September. was formally promulgated.
 This action governs the rate in the ter ritory of the Central Passenger Associa tion. The rate will also be rendered to the connecting lines and outside territory for passing purposes.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
T Talrnage.

The appearance of Rev. T. Dewitt Ta1- mage at the Jefferson Theatre Friday evening, March 29, will be of more than ordinary interest. Dr. Talmage is one of the most famous preachers that Amerk ca has produced and the announcement of his coming has been received with pleasure.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
"The Sian of the Cross"

The Sign of the Cross' closed it's en- gagement at the Jefferson Theatre last night and was witnessed by another large audience. The play is strongly drawn and intensely dramatic and the company one of the best in it's line that has been seen here.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
Leipsic Orchestra.

The next attraction at the Jefferson Theatre will be the famous Leipsic Phil harmonic Orchestra of Leipsic, Germany. The occasion promises to be a notable event in our musical history, this being the largest symphony orchestra ever crossing the Atlantic, and Birmingham the 'only place in Alabama they play. Hans Winderstein Is the conductor and Joseph Won Slivinski, the great Polish pianist will be heard with the orchestra.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
FreIsht Agents In Conference.

Cincinnati March A.-Freight depart ment representatives of twenty-one rail- roads were in confernece here today to discuss rates to lake ports. The decision reached is to retain for the present the rates of last year, but reduction may be made later
 A scarcity of cars was reported by all the roads represented.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
ScanneIl Will Agree.

New York. March 21.-Fire Commission- CT John J. Scannell announced today that he had decided to agree to the condi- tions stipulated by Thomas w. Lawson of Boston that the proposed race be. tween the trotters, The Abbott and Bo- ralma. should be for four heats in seven.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
THE MODERN WAY

Comments itself to the well informed to do pleasantly and effectually what was formerly done in the crudest manner and disagreealy as well. To clense the system and break up colds, headaches. and fevers without unpleasant after effects, use the delightful liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs. Made by California Fig Syrup O.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET.
Eggs Still Down In Price In Spite of
 Light Stocks.

Eggs advanced from 10c to He early In the week, but yesterday they were selling for 10hc. The stocks are light and an advance may be looked for within the next day or two.
 The Birmingham produce market is quite active. Florida cabbage was in good supply and was bringing from $2.15 to $2.25 crate.
 Irish potatoes are steady at 65c per bushel, and sweets are in good demand at prices ranging all the way from SIPS. to $2.50 per barrel The Vir- ginia Doolys have been bringing the latter price. Ordinary white sweet potatoes are worth from $1.25, while the best of this class bring $1.50.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
PED HICKMAN
Declared a Professional Rider By the
 National Board of Control.

New York, March 2l-Among the anna teur bicycle riders transferred to the pro- fessional class by the National Cycle As- sociation board of control is Ped Hick- man of Birmingham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
Two Killed In a Wreck.

Blunield. w. Va. March 21.-In wreck today at Pisgate. on the Clinch valley division of the Norfolk and Western. En- gineer H. WAKane and Fireman William Davidson, both of this place. were killed.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
LOCAL COTTON MARKET.
Price Weak and Receipts Light-A De
 cline of Three-Eighths.

The price of cotton is declining steadily. Within the past few days good middling has declined in Bir- mingham from Sbc to TAG. The lat ter price was the best paid yesterday and it was very weak at that quota tion.
 The compress receipts have fallen off to about fifty bales day.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22

Three doses of Hoods Sarsaparilla daily after meals for awhile will build you up.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22

Solicitor H. P. Hefin of the Criminal Court has returned from Montgomery.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22

A marriage license was issued to Geo w. Payne and Emma Sims.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22

Chief Clerk Tarrant of the Probate Court is still confined to his home with sickness.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
AMERICANS SURPRISED.
Filpinos Kill Forty.Eisht Out Of COMPANY Of
Scventy.TwO Men.

Manila, Sept. 3d. a disastrous tight
between United States troops and in
surgents occurred yesterday in the island
of Samar near Balangiga. A large body
of insurgents attacked Company c, Ninth
Infantry, only twenty-four members of
the company escaped.
All the others are reported to have
been killed.
The company were at breakfast when
attacked and made determined resist
ance, but the overwhelming number of
the insurgents compelled them to re-
treat.
OF the survivors who have arrived at
Basev, eleven are wounded.
According to the latest returns the
strength of the company was seventy
two. The survivors include Capt.
Thomas, W. Council, First Lieut., Ed
ward A Bumpus and DR.. Il. S. Griswold,
surgeon.
Capt. Edward V. Bookmiller, of the
Ninth infantry, reports that Gen.
Hughes is assembling a force to attack
the insurgents.
The insurgents captured all the stores
and ammunition of the company and all
the rifles except twenty-six.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
Thirteen LIVES LOST.
CIoudburst in Preside County. Texas, Wipes
Out a Big Prospecting Party.

San Antonio, Tex, Sept. %. - New
has just been received of disaster that
happened in Preside county, near the
Rio Grande, on the 25th instant. Thir-
teen men, who We're prospecting for Gin
nibar, lost their lives in floods caused by
a waterspout or cloudburst.
The men We're in two parties, camped
on a dry ravine known as Alaminto
creek, in which there had been no water
for fifteen months ON account of the
drought. They were asleep at 10 o'clock
when there was Il cloudburst several
miles up the ravine. A volume of water
twenty feet high washed down the ravine
and swept over the men in the two
camps before they were aware Of their
danger. All We're drowned, and up to
this time only six bodies have been re-
covered.
The Alamino empties into the Rio
Grande river not far from where the
fatality happened, and it is more than
probable that the other seven bodies
have been swept into that stream.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
WASHINGTON STATE FAIR.
More General Interest Taken Than Ever Before
in Its History.

North Yakima, Sept. 3d. The 1901
state fair, the gates of which were opened
to the public this morning, promises to
be the largest, most complete and most
satisfactory event of the kind in the
states history. 1t will, of course, not
approach perfection, for the industries of
Washington are yet for the most part in
their infancy, and development in most
sections has but recently begun. In spite
of the best efforts of the management of
the fair, it must be in a sense disappoint-
ing to those who consider only the great
resources of the state and do not fully APP
preciate the difficulties of getting them
properly displayed. Yet in truth and
fairness it may be said today that the
fair needs no apology. With the mate
rails available the management could not
have done better. The fair is better than
any visitor will have right to expect
when he enters the gates. The commits
sion has labored with tireless energy. 1t
has no cause to be ashamed of the re-
suits.
The Washington state fair was created
bv an act OF the legislature in 1898, and
since then six exhibitions have been
given.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
IMMENSE AREA INVOLVED.
Land Office Ruling That Affects State Of
Wyoming.

Washington, Sept. %. - An immense
area in Wyoming is involved in deci-
sion rendered to-day by Assistant Com
missioner Richards, of the general land
office, on recommendations for suspen-
sion of the agricultural entry of 1913
townships in the Douglass land district,
additional to twenty-four townships sus-
pended by the commissioner November
10, 1900. The decision relieves from the
suspension four OF the townships sus-
pended November 10, 1900; suspends
forty-two townships from agricultural
entry and denies requests OF petitioners
for the suspension of the remaining
townships. The forty-two townships
now suspended aggregate 96S, $40 acres.
These townships according to the de-
cision, appear to contain oil in paying
quantities, or such evidences of the ex-
istence of oil as would justify their sus-
pension from present disposition under
the agricultural laws that opportunity
may be given to develope them as min
eral,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
THE RAILS SPREAD.
Bad Wreck on Wabash Railway in Nebraska
Three Fatally Injured.

Omaha, Neb., Sept. 2S.-Through pas
senger train No. on the Wabash, from
st. Louis to Omaha, was wrecked at 10
O'Clock today at curve seven miles
southeast of Council Bluffs.
The train carried nearly hundred
passengers, but no one was killed. Three
were perhaps fatally injured, sixteen
seriously hurt, and a score of Others re-
ceived minor bruises. The entire train,
consisting of mail and baggage cars, two
day coaches, chair car and Pullman
sleeper, rolled down an eighteen-foot en-
bankment and turned bottom side up.
The engine alone remained upright, stop
ping with the forward trucks on the edge
Of the bridge over Indian creek.
A score of people were more or less
injured, some having gashes caused by
glass and broken seats. Most of the in
jured were taken to farmhouses until re-
lief could arrive, and later removed to
hospitals here and at Council Bluffs.
The train was running about thirty
miles an hour when the accident hap
pened. All the cars were badly damaged
and there We're several narrow escapes.
The wreck is thought to have been due
to spreading rails.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
GUARD HIS TOMB.
Company Of U. S. Regulars Keep Watch Ovel
the Dead President,

Canton, o., Sept. 2S.-The late presi-
dents body will be guarded indefinitely
by regulars. One sentinel will remain
on duty at the vault day and night, I'M
til a permanent mausoleum is built.
How long this will be is, of course, UNI
known.
The war department assigned, Co. C,
Fourteenth Infantry, commanded by
Capt. VIM. S. Biddle, jr., to guard the
body. This body is one of the cracks, at
Fort Wayne, near Detroit, recently hav-
ing been back from the Philippines and
China only short time. Every man
has seen hard service, and the company
includes more sharpshooters than any
other in the army.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
FIGHT PITCHED BATTLE.
San Francisco Strikers and Their sympathizers
Attack Body Of Special Police.

San Francisco, Sept. 3O.-1n the pitch
ed battle between strikers and policemen
which occurred shortly after l o'clock
this morning on Kearney street, between
Post and Geary streets, it is known that
seven men were wounded, one probably
fatally, and it is thought that several
others who escaped notice were injured.
Not less than fifty shots were fired. Sew
eral of the injured were innocent passers-
by. A number of plate-glass windows
were broken by flying bullets. Four
special policemen and recently dis
charged naval man were made the target
for combined assault by a mob of strik-
ers and sympathizers numbering, accord
ing to the declarations of the speial po-
licemen, at least 200.
The party of special policemen were on
their way home from variety theater.
When they turned into Market street,
from Turk, they noticed large crowd
following them and they asked Police
Officer John Tillman to accompany them.
Just as the party reached Kearney street
a shot was fired. 1t was followed in
quick succession by several others. A
regular fusilade ensued. The crowd scat
tered in all directions, but not before a
number of policemen arrived and sue
ceeded in arresting about thirty of the
mob. Four were identified as striking
teamsters. They were heavily armed.
While Officer Tilman was attempting to
protect the specials when the first shots
were fired. one of the mob fired at him
at short range. The ball grazed Till
mans ear.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
THRIFT STRAIGHT
AMERICAS CUP WILL REMAIN IN
THIS COUNTRY.
Shamrock II Proves Herself to Be a Formble
Foe for Columbia-ln Last Race She
Crossed the Line Two Seconds Ahead,
but Time Limit Gave Race to the De.
Observation-Disclosures Great.

Highlands, y. j., Oct i. With two
clean-cut victories to her credit, Column
bia sailed forth from her moorings to
meet the English challenger in the third
contest in the international cup series.
About 8 o'clock the racers took tow
and started for the starting point. 1t
was rafting contest to see which boat
would secure the weather position.
When the warning gun was fred Capt.
Sycamore laid his boat off triHe adj
pulled out from under Columbia's lee.
Shamrock then came up into the wind,
followed a few seconds later by Columbia.
The American boat crossed the line IS
seconds ahead OF the Shamrock. The
regatta committee decided to race Is
miles to leward and return.
The wind had lightened somewhat
when the preparatory gun was fired.
Both slOops kept we'll to windward OF
the line. 1t was evident that the rival
shippers were going to fight it out to see
who would get over last and still be with
in the hanicap time. The last over the
line in a run before the wind has the adj
vantage, as the rear boat is always first
to catch favorable puffs of wind
Immediately after the start the race
developed into a lutfing match, in which
the Shamrock held the upper hand dur
ing the early stages, running up and sail
ing on even terms with the Columbia
The American boat, however, soon drew
away, and at II rs led by nearly a min
ute. Shamrock then picked up better
breeze and passed Columbia at II :22
Shamrock sped along like a feeting ghost
and at II :36 led by about minute.
Shamrock rounded the mark at II 40
flat, Columbia at IL 40 80.
At 1850 Shamrock turned the outer
mark one minute ahead of Columbia.
AT 30 the yachts were on fairly even
terms, with the advantage, if anything,
in favor of Shamrock.
At 40 Capt. Barr, by sailing his boat
along the edge of the wind, gradually
edged Columbia out to windward of
Shamrock and took very slight lead
over the challenger.
At 2:07 Columbia led by only few
seconds. The wind had failed consid-
erably.
About miles from the finish Sham
rock took slight lead. The wind had
almost disappeared and the race had
practically resolved itself into a drifting
match.
Shamrock crossed the finishing line at
3 :35 :3S, Columbia at 3 :35 40, Columbia
thus winning it by fl seconds, her time
allowance being 10 seconds.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
Growing Rye Profitab1y.

In sections of the country where
wheat was formerly an important crop.
rye has largely taken Its place. The
best method Of growing rye is to seed
it with timothy in the fall. and follow
it with clover the next spring. This Is
the plan used where rye is In the regu-
lar rotation after corn and oats. To
get the best results the seed should be
sown thnly on fairly good soil. The
time of sowing usually being early In
September. never later than the middle
of the month II the soil Is rich and In
good shape. one and one-half bushels
of seed per acre drilled in is sufficient.
On land that is poor, bushel and three
pecks is usually used in seeding. Rye
straw brings good prices in the market,
and as the grain is less. likely to be in
jured by insects than wheat, and can
be grown on soil too poor for wheat, it
can be used to advantage in feeding
for certain stock. 1t Is not particularly
good for cows. as it seemingly Injuries
the quality of the butter. 1t Is excellent
food for swine, and to moderate ex-
tent for poultry. While it has no par
ticular value as legume. rye Is valu
able to turn under for green manuring.
Exchange.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
COURT OF INQUIRY.
Not Much Progress Made-Testimony Of Wit.
nesses a Repetition.

Washington, ID. c., Sept. 30.-Com-
mander Miller, who commanded the
Merrimac until it was turned over to
Hobson, was the most important witness
at this mornings session of the Schley
court. He testified that the weather
from May "a to May q would not have
prevented him frcm coaling vessel of
the flying squadron, but that on the 2Sth
he would not have done so voluntarily,
because one of the valves was broken.
When questioned by the court as to
whether or not he could have coaled any
vessels at sea on May 25, had he been
ordered to do so. Miller said that he
could not with comfort to himself or the
ships crews. 1t was nasty, squally
weather, and had he had his own wish
he would not have attempted it.
He testified that SO far as he know
nothing was done to develop the fact
whether or not the Spanish fleet was in
CienfuegOs harbOr, or to ascertain the
strength of the batteries. He said that
the ships of the flying squadron We're
within firing distance of the fortifica-
tions, but that no firing was done on
either side. He does not know why the
retrOgrade movement was made, and
said that his ship, the Iowa, had enough
coal to maintain the blockade almost for
a month, when the order to return to
Key West was given.
Capt. Jewell, who commanded the
Minneapolis during the war, took the
stand and denied that he had made Il
statement to Schley that he had been
around Santiago for a week, but had not
seen the Spanish fleet.
Schley in his report to Congress
claimed that Jewell had made such a
statement.
At the afternoon session Admiral Ev-
ans was called
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
RIGHT ROYAL WELCOME.
Vancouver Greets the Future King, the Duke
of Cornwall and York.

Vancouver, B. c., Oct. |. - The Duke
and Duchess of Cornwall received their
first welcome to the Pacific Coast yester-
day. They arrived about noon. The
air was tremendous with the booming Of
cannon and the shouts of the waiting
multitude. a black wall of people
stretched from the station platform to a
point far up on the bluffs overlooking
the depot. AS the duke and duchess
mounted the platform at the station so
that all could see them, there was a
fresh outburst of cheering and the guns
of the Esquimault fleet were still thun-
dering out royal salute in the harbor.
The vice regal party and the mayor and
council, the admiral OF the fleet and Col.
Worsnop, commanding the local militia.
received the royal party. The royal
party entered carriages in waiting and,
mounted police, were driven through
the profusely decorated streets to the
court house, where series of addresses
were presented The duke briefly re-
piled.
His royal highness and members Of
his staff favorably commented on the
general effect of the decorations, and the
great taste displayed in the ornamental
ton of the banks and public buildings,
favorable comments were also made on
the clean appearance Of the block and
bituminous pevements and the solidity
of the business blocks in the very young
city of Vancouver.
After a drive around the city the royal
guests were received at Nancouver's new
drill hall by Col. Worsnop and officers
of the Sixth Duke of COnnaught's Own
Rifles, when his royal highness formally
opened the drill hall and presented the
decorations and medals to the British
Columbia contingent Of the South Afri-
can troops. On this occasion Miss
Atfleck of Ottawa, who was one of the
nurses in the Canadian contingent, re-
ceived medal at the hands of the duke.