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DRUMMER BOY OF SHILOH.
War Record Of w. H. MershOn. Who
ut the Age Of 55 still Holds
That Title.

w. ID. Mershon, of Marion, Ind, re-
sently celebrated his fifty-ifth birth
lay anniversary, but if he lives as
long as Methuselah he will still bathe
Drummer Boy of Shiloh the brave
ooy who led the attack at that tile,
saved his captains life, and captured 4
confederate colonel. 1t all happened
in about 60 seconds on the famous
ield of Shiloh-a fierce charge Of the
Ihirtieth Indiana volunteer skirmish-
.rs on the flank of southern battery
Will Mershon was the trumpeter. de-
tailed from the drum corps. and rush
ing through dense underbrush came
out f~w feet ahead of the company.
The boyish heart stood still as he
found himself in the presence of con-
fedefate colonel, who was on horse
back, Ieconnoitering the field. He in
stantly covered the boy with his re.
volver and commanded him to surren-
Der. Mershon threw up his hands.
showing he was unarmed.
At this instant Mershon's captain
spFang from the thicket and the con-
federate, thinking the boy was weap-
onless, Immediately covered the fed
eral officer. But as he made the move
ment Mershon drew a revolver from
his nip pocket and got the drop on
the colonel.
1t was a dramatic tableau, and the
boys in blue who at that moment
swung into line, rolled on the ground
and kicked up their heels in an ecstasy
of delight as the youthful trumpeter
ordered the gray-headed officer to sur
render. The crestfallen southerner
obeyed, and the captain ordered him
taken to the rear. The charge was
continued and the battery captured
lieutenant colonel, major, and the
colonel being prisoners.
But Mershon received injuries that
eventually put him on the veteran re-
serve corps, as about three o'clock in
the afternoon shell exploded on
the ground to his right. He threw
himself on his face and escaped being
torn to pieces, though he was seri-
ously injured on hip and spine.
That night as the soldiers gathered
around the camp fire, the story was
told of the plucky little bugler's be-
ing . prisoner for half minute and
then saving his captains life by cap
turing his captor. In honor of his
extraordinary exploits he was nick
named the Drummer Boy of Shi-
]oh." and when he won the repu-
tation of being the finest drummer
in. Uncle Sans service, he bore no
other name in the Army of the Cum
berland and the, Army Of the Ten
nessee.
Tn June, 1864, Mershon was sent to
Chicago and attached to the Fifteenth
volunteer relief corps as drum major
at Camp Douglas, a position which he
held for year. DR.. George +. Root,
the composer, interviewed him on the
incident and wrote "The Drummer Boy
of Shiloh" song that was popular for
many years. The plates were burned
in the great Chica go fire, and it is now
out of print.
Prof. Mershon was one of the
guards of honor when President Lin
coins body lay in state in Springfield.
Naturally, his fame as a drummer
brought him into intimate relations
with many prominent officers, with
whom he was great favorite. He
served as drummer in the Thirtieth In
diana volunteer infantry from Septem-
Der 13, 1861, to June IA, 1864, and from
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sorr. GLOSSY HAIR.
It Can Only BE HAD where There II
Ne Dandru6.

Any man or woman who wants soft
glossy hair must be free Of dandruff, which
causes falling hair Since it has become
known that dandruff is a germ disease, the
old hair preparations that were mostly scalp
irritants, have been abandoned, and the
public, BARRIERS and doctors included, have
taken to using Newbro's Herpicide, the only
hair preparation that kills the dandruff
germ. E. Dodd, Dickinson, N. D., says:
"Herpicide not only cleanses the scalp from
dandruff and prevents the hairs falling out,
but promotes q new growth. Herpicide
keeps my hair very glossy"
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ro Ne wondered At.

Pearl-I can't help thinking about
that Stiles-van Greene elopement.
Ruby-Anything remarkable?
Eyes. None of the papers came ont
with q heading: Love Laughs At
Locksmiths.' Chicago Daily Nsua
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Autononiles - TFaAspoFt Wa60no.
Experiments in France have proved con.
vincing. and the French believe they are
certain to play role of much importance
in modern warfare. 1t is odd to note the
different uses to which nature and science
the destruction of life, while throughout
the country, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
fights to preserve it. For fifty years the Bit.
ters has been curing dyspepsia, Indigestion,
constipation and biliousness. It will also
prevent malaria, fever and ague.
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DO Your Feet Ache and Barn,

Do Your Feet Ache and Burnt
Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot Ease
a powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or New
Shoes Feel Easy, Cures Corns, Itching,
Swollen. Hot. Callous, Smarting, Sore and
Sweating Feet All Druggists and Shoe
Stores sell it, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Olmsted. lie Roy. N, Y.
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Dia All the Tulkiur

Comedian--Why lid the supernumerary
leave the company!
Sue Brette-Because she couldn't obtain
a speaking part.
Has she got one nov? -
Il presume so. She married the man.
ager."-Norristown Herald.
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Notice.

I want every man and woman in the
United States interested in the Opium and
Whisky habits to have one of my books on
these diseases. Address B. M. Woolley,
Atlanta, Ga, Box S87, and one will be sent
you free.
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Self-respect ought to mean something
more than comfortable sense that you
have not been found out.-Town Topics.
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A sharp-Tonxued Wonau.

Mrs Wicks-When my husband says any.
thing have to take it with grain Of salt.
Mr.. Hicks-When my wife says anything
I have to take it with good many gruins
of pepper.-Somerville journal.
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Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever
used for all affections of the throat and
lungs.-Wm. o. Eudsey, Vauburen, Ind,
Feb. 10, 1900.
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THE DRUMMER BOY OF SHILOH.

June IA to November II, 1865, in the vet
erans' reserve.
Mr.. Mershon is musical genius, and
not only juggles with drumsticks, but
is good vocalist and performer on
every instrument from a piccolo to a
pipe organ. When he was 16 he gradu-
ated in piano and harmony under Prof.
Struby, of Leipsic. Later he graduated
in band and string instruments under
Prof. Rowden, of Lovelon. At 20 he
was leader of the Fifteenth volunteer
relief corps regulars, and at 81 was 4
member of the celebrated concert
party-the Alleghanians. He has filled
the chair of music in the University of
Colorado, also Lane university. Kansas.
and Greer college, Illinois. and is now
al the head of the school of music in
Marion, Ind.
Prof. Mershon has the most remark
able drum in the world-a rosewood
shell, with ebony hoops bound with sill
yer, the whole being beautifully in
laid. The centerpieces represent all
manner of instruments. flowers and
vines, worked out in different kinds of
woods, there being 10000 pieces. A
solid silver shield is engraved:
sPresented to w. H. Mershcn, "The
Drummer Boy of Shiloh" by his old
regiment, the Thirtieth Indiana vol
unteer infantry, Fort Wayne, Ind,
May 25, 1895"
At concert given in Chicago by the
Ladies' Soldier Aid society in the win
ter of 1865, Prof. Mershon played his
FIRST match with Maj. "Billie" Nevins.
and as winner was awarded pair of
rosewood, silver mounted, ivory-head
ed drumsticks. Soon after the
match" Col. ]. r. Strong presented
him with fine silver drum, which, to
Prof. Mershon's unspeakable sorrow.
was stolen from his tent at Springfield
when he was guarding Lincoln's tomb.
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Put screens in the windows and
doors to keep the flies out Of the
stables. It will save feed and desh.
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An old d-fashioned remedy-sending for the
doctor.-Puck. s-
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You rob yourself oftener than others rob
you.-Atchison Globe.
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~ when visiting Bunalo, do not
fall % sec the CANADIAN EXHIBIT
at tho Pam merlcau.
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Chappie's Lest Opportunity.

ChopPie's Lest OpROFt0nfty.
he was awful" said Chappie, in
dienantsy. HE said if opened my
mouth again he'd put head on me. !"
''why didn't you accept his offer?"
-Harlem Lite.
The age-herald., 1901-07-11
JACKSONVILLE.
The Summer School Great Success
 and .dany Teachers Benefited.

Jacksonville, July 10.-(Speciall-The normal summer school for teachers has closed it's five weeks term. This has been pronounced by men high in educational circles as perhaps the best summer nor nal school ever held in Alabama It is certainly true that about sixty teachers did five weeks hard work here, and six ty-nine took the state examination, most of them being the summer school pupils
 After the close of the summer normal several students and others met at Sul- phur Springs, a fine summer resort, five miles away. and enjoyed a picnic,
 The increased appropriation given the state normal school here has stimulated the teachers to better prepare themselves for their important work. Four members of the faculty, to-wit: President c. w. Dangott. Misses Mary Forney, Lizzie Priyitt and Exa Flames, are in Chicago taking a summer course with the great university of this name. Of the other members, Professors Beeson and Payne are taking correspondence courses with the same university, and will doubtless continue their courses during the year. Miss Hanah Crook, one of the music teachers, has studied music two years | in New York city.
 So with the larger enrolment looked for
 another year a better grade of work may i be expected.
 Prof. Jacob Forney and wife and baby | are here for several weeks with theii | parents,
The age-herald., 1901-07-11
EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
The National Convention Held Two
 General Meetings Yesterday.

Detroit, Mich July 10.-Two general meetings and ten separate department meetings kept the delegates of the for tieth annual convention of the National Educational Association busy today me nominating committee this afternoon se- leeted the following officers who Will De voted on later by the convention:
 President = William Bradsehear, presi- dent of Iowa College.
 Treasurer-Charles H. Keys of Hart ford, Conn.
 Eleven vice presidents were also placed in nomination.
 At the general session of the association tonight papers were read by Frederlck M. Crunden of St Louis and Principal George M. Grant of Queens University, Kingston, Ontario.
 MT. Crunden urged greater cooperation between teachers and libraries
 Principal Grants paper was entitled Some of Our Mistakes"
The age-herald., 1901-07-11
BLOOD AND IRON.

You could not live an hour without iron in your blood.
 You could not get the benefit of one breath of air without this same iron.
 The blood runs the circuit of the body every three minutes, and when 1t reaches the lungs each atom of iron takes two atoms of oxygen back with 1t to keep the fires of life going. This oxygen destroys waste matter and helps to restore your wasted tissues.
 If your blood lacks iron you lack that much of life; you fail that much to keep up the needed r1patr of your bodies--that is. you get run down and sick. This &C., counts for the life-giving properties of Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic. It supplies iron, and to do that 1t is to restore the full body building power to the blood. This iron has a peculiar life-quickening func- ton; vitality goes down whenever any proportion of the iron is lacking. Vigor and strength returns just as surely when this element Is restored.
 Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic helps sick or tired-out people quickest because it con- tairs the particular blood-making and strength giving form of iron that the sys- tenn needs. This remedy purifies and en- riches the blood 1t increases the activity of the stomach, liver and kidneys. It overcomes nerviousness and builds up vi- tality and strength. It agrees with the most delicate and deserves your confi- dence because it has been doing all these things for forty-five years Prepared only by the Dr. Harter Medicine Co.,, Dayton, Ohio. Sold everywhere.
 Invigorating and refresh ing-Moerlein Beer.
The age-herald., 1901-07-11
Notice.

Bids will be received at the office of the undersigned until 12 o'clock July 25. 1901, for the remodellng and enlarging of the present city jail building, also for addi tional cellwork for same.
 Bidders may bid on either the remodel ing and enlarging the building or the cellwork, separately or Jointly as they may desire, but in each case they must deposit ten dollars In cash with the architect to insure safe and prompt re- turn of drawings and specifications.
 All bidders will be required to enclose with their bids duly certified check for $10O, made payable to the Mayor and AL dermen of Birmingham. Ala, to hold by them as a guarantee that they will exc cute the required bond If contract Is awarded them.
 A separate check and bond will be re- qured in each case.
 D. A. HBLMICH, Architect,
 3061a Nineteenth St., Birmingham, Ala
 7-9-t.d.
The age-herald., 1901-07-11
SEEKERS AFTER
 THE INDIAN LANDS Long Line Formed and Each Person Provided With Number THE REGISTRATION BEGINS Fl Reno and Lawton Were Crowded With Strangers, But There Was
 But Little Disorder-AiIot-
 ment Begins July 29.
THE REGISTRATION BEGINS

Fl Reno, O. T., July 10.-Following the proclamation of President Mckinley, opening up to settlement by the whites the thirteen thousand farms in the owa-Commanche country, the first reg istration of home-seekers was made here and at Lawton at o'clock this morning. Hundreds were lined before the various registration booths when darkness came tonight, and tomorrow and next day the registrations will continue of all who have been given an opportunity to file their names. The drawing by lottery will begin on July 29, and until then none of the 10000 applicants will know whether he has been lucky enuogh to receive homestead.
 The lottery scheme robbed the "open- ing of the picturesque run and the ex- citing times incident to the great open ing of the Cherokee strip ten years ago. Compared with that event the affair to- day was tame. Considering that there are perhaps twenty thousand people in town, comparatively little disorder pre- vailed.
 Last night hundreds of people slept In the streets ana alleys tO Iidihlaiii ehcit places in lines which began forming yes terday at the six registration booths in Fl Reno. The crowd before each booth elected a captain and each man and wo- man in line was given a number which they pinned on their clothing.
 As the hour of 9 o'clock neared inter- lopers tried to push in and break the numerical order of the line organization. This instantly raised bad blood, and when word was passed down the line a nttie later that the booth officials would not recognize the line organization, but would register the first persons to present them selves, there were thrats of violence and rioting seemed likely. Trouble was pre- vented by the early announcement that the line organiza tion would be respected by the government officers. Cheers and waving of hats greeted this word, and from that time forth no sign of trouble was apparent Applicants were admitted to the booths four at time, and the filing proceeded rapidly all day long. During the day the heat became intense, but no serious suffering was reported | The numerous women in line were treated gallantly by the men who shaded them from the sun with umbrellas and furnished drinks from the lemonade vender. | The second place of registration named in the proclamation was at Lawton, & miles west, and where similar scenes to those enacted in Fl Reno were witnessed
The age-herald., 1901-07-11
JOCKEY WATSON
 SERIOUSLY HURT His Mount, CeyIon, Ran Into the
 Fence With Him
JOCKEY ROBERTS THROWN
The Management Announces That There Will Be No Foreign Books at Newport-Three Favorites
 Win at Brighton Beach.

Cincinnati, O., July 10.-The Newport management today announced that the foreign book had been abandoned. The meeting will be continued indefinitely. Two jockeys were hurt today. H. Wat sons leg was crushed by Ceylon running into the fence, and Dale was thrown from Can Roberta at the post. The latter was not seriously injured. Weather fine; track fast. Summary:
 First Race-Six furlongs, selling. Cy James, won; John Todd, second; The Irish Boy third. Time, 1:16.
 Second Race-Seven furlongs, selling Gibson Girl, won; Jane, second; Mir Brookwood, third. Time, 1:2S1k
 Third Race-Mile and twenty yards, selling. Pretty Rosie, won; Fucino, sec ond; Meggs, third. Time 1:0S.
 Fourth Race-Five furlongs, selling. Electroytic, won; Emma Below, second i; Abbie Kirk, third. Time, :03.
 Fifth Face-Six furlongs, selling. Larry C.. won; Flying Bird, second; Old Phil, third Time, 1:151z.
The age-herald., 1901-07-11
VOTED TO STAY OUT.
Striking Machinists at Newport News
 Shpyards Stand Firm.

Newport News, Va, July 1o.-President O'Connell of the International Associa- tion of Machinists having pledged by telegraph all the financial support possi- ble the Newport News strikers this morning voted against returning to work tomorrow morning. There were some votes in favor of going back to work, but the majority of those, 1t is claimed, who Intend to return to work did not at tend the meeting Superintendent Post of the Newport News Shipbuildins Com pany says that at least twenty-five will take their places at the ship yard in the morning.
 General Superintendent Post says he has made arrangements for filling the places of those that do not return to- morrow and that over two hundred men will be here between this and Monday.
The age-herald., 1901-07-11
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NOTICE.

Bids will be received at the office of the undersigned until 12 o'clock July 25th 1901, for the remodelling and enlarging of the present city jail building ;also for ad- ditional cell work for same.
 Bidders may bid on either the remodel ling and enlarging the building or the cell work, separately or jointly, as they may desire, but in each case they must deposit ten dollars in cash with the ar chitect to insure safe and prompt return of drawings and specifications.
 All bidders will be required to enclose with their bids duly certified check for s100 made payable to the Mayor and AL dermen of Birmingham. Ala, to be held by them as a guarantee that they will ex- ecute the required bond if contract Is awarded them.
 A separate check and bond will be re- quired in each case.
 D. A. HELMICH, Architect. 306h Nineteenth Street, Birmingham, Ala. "A i'd
The age-herald., 1901-07-11
At St. Louis.

St. Louis, July 10.-Weather warm; track fast at Delmar Park today
 First Race-Six furlongs, selling Kin lock Park, 107 (Enos), 15 to 1, won; May Do 102 (O'NeiD, 6 to l, second; Irving Mayer 1O4 (Murphy), IS to l. third Time, 116A
 Second Race-Aile and twenty yards, selin. Lunar, 1O2 (Enos), 10 to l. won; Judge Steadman, 1O6 (O'Brien) Il to 5, second; sylvian, 102 (Dale), 12 to 1, third. Time, 1:441a,
 Third Race-Five and half furlongs, purse. Gallagher, 1O1 (Enos), to ?, won: Ethlcne, Ill (Gilmore), to l, second; Miss Wandelohr, 96 (O'NeiD, g to 5. third Time, 1:09A
 Fourth Race-Mile and one-sixteenth purse. Ida Ledford. 99 (Murphy), IS to 5, won; Maximus, 100 Dale), barred sec- ond; Blink, 107 GIindsey), to l, third i; Lee Bruno, 107 (Gilmore), 14 to 5, fourth. Time. TAT.
 Fifth Race-Six furlongs, purse. Vicie Vance, 9S (EarD, [ to 2, won; Hummer, 1OS BelD, to l. second; General Mo- Gruder, 1l5 Dale), to 2, third. Time, 1:14%.
 Sixth Race-Mile and twenty yards, selling. Miss Patron. 102 Qindsey), 10 to l, won; Menace, 92 (BelD, 10 to 1, second La Desirous, 96 (oNeiD, to 5, third. Time 1.43A
The age-herald., 1901-07-11
At Brighton Beach.

New York, July 10-Three favorites and a well-played second choice scored at Brighton Beach today. First Whip won the handicap rather cleverly by length and half from Decanter. Herbert f1n- ished third. Turner was fined S100 today
 First Race-Mile and seventy yards: Roe Hampton Ill (Shaw), l to 3, won; Ar den 106 (Cochran), to and 1 to ?, sec- ond; Humboldt 1O6 (Burns), 12 to 1. third. Time: 1:44 2-5.
 Second Race-Mile and one-sixteenth; selling: Ethics 94 (Cochran) even, won; Scurry 101 CMichaels). 13 to and to 5, second; Dolando 104 (Shaw) to l, third. Time: 1:46 AS.
 Third Race-Five furlongs: Bonner 112 (Shaw), to 9 won; Sombrero 115 Uan- dry), to 1 and to l, second; Gay Boy 115 (Odom), to 1, third. Time: :01.
 Fourth Race-Mile and one-eighth: First Whip no CMcCue), Il to 5, won; Decanter 105 (Burns) to and even, second; Her bert 117 (Smith), to 1, third. Time: 1:63 2-5.
 Fifth Race-Five and one-half furlongs; selling: Lady Sterling 94 (Michaels), to l, won; Honolulu 1F (Cochran), to 1 and
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 JOSEPH X LOEB.
Get a Shopping Card When Shopping.

As Shopping system here becomes better uhdeood better appreciated
 represents perfect convenient and most satsacto form of shopping.
 Next time you make purchases ask the clerk for shopping cal it will you waiting for the change or bundles
 All you have present the card the shopping" you through shopping you make payments fol goods they chargedthere waiting of any
 will find your parcels ready and made up in neat hund take them; and cashier the spot waiting change either
 We glad to send parcels the trains and Bessemer dummy
The age-herald., 1901-07-11
Masonic Picnic.

Tuscaloosa, July 10.-(Special.) .)-The Ma sonic picnic which was held at Riverview Park at the terminus of the dummy line today was splendidly attended and was in every way a thorough success. The Masons dispensed lavish hospitality and the splendid dinner and the good fellow ship of gthe members of this prosperous and popular lodge was appreciated by all who were fortunate enough to be present.
The age-herald., 1901-07-11
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 COLIC, and is
 Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1901-07-11
- - BUILDING BIDS WANTED,

School building brick. Plans and speci- fcations on file in office of Probate Judge. R. J. Moody, Russellville, Ala. Right to reject any or all bids re- served Sealed bids received until noon July 23 1901. by Secretary of School Board.
 GEORGE c. ALMON, President R. J. MOODY, Secretary. 7-10-7t
The age-herald., 1901-07-11
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customers.

only magazine published in the South devoted the rev ing books and matters of interest the people of Alabama the South.
 In its columns reviewed all the popular books of the day by dnes and people well known educational circles throughout the State and the South.
 It is the interesting journal published today
 The subscription price S00 0c copy For the pur of increasing the subscription list make this temporary offer We will send FREE with every subscriptions of the new and popular SL50 novels.
The age-herald., 1901-07-11

even. second; Man-of-war III Burns). IF to 10, third. Time: :0T 4-6
 Sixth Race-Six furlongs selling: Ondur- dis 105 tMounce). 10 to l, won; McGrathi- ana Prince 1T (Michaels), 10 to and to 1, second: Goebel 115 (Cochran), to l. third. Time: A 4-5.
The age-herald., 1901-07-11
Strikers Lost.

Richmond, Va, July 10.-The machinists' strike In the Trigg ship yards collapsed today There was about 130 strikers and all for whom there were places returned to work They asked for a nine hour day, the concession was not made.
The age-herald., 1901-07-11
Major Thompson Dead.

New Orleans July 10.-Major H. Boliver Thompson, one of the State engineers, and a son of General Jeff Thompson of Con- federate fame, died tonight.
The age-herald., 1901-07-11
Invigorating and refresh ing-Moerlein Beer.

Mow your lawn with an F and N. Lawn mower. For sale by Estes Hardware Go.