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LINDEN.
Residence of William Cunningham
 Burned With Loss of $4500.

Linden, February 5.-%Special)-At 8 o'clock this morning the residence of Will liam Cunninghame. proprietor of the Ma rengo Democrat merchant, a prominent lawyer and ex-probate judge of Marengo County, was burned. Nothing was saved at all and the family barely escaped with only their night clothes on In fact, Mrs. Cunninghame and her children had to be carried from the burning house in quilts and feather beds. The estimated loss Is hbout $45OO-
 
 The county Democratic executive commit tee will meet here next Monday to fix 8 day for primaries or beat meetings to se- iect delegates to the constitutional and State conventions. Messrs William Gun nighame of Linden, D. J. Meador and T. M. Witherspoon of Myrtlewood, J. J. King and J. A. Steele of Mckinley, and s. G. Woolf, J. c. Webb and Geener Williams of Demop- plis, and J. H. Minge and c. B. Walker of Faunsdale constitute the list of candidates to the constitutional convention at present, with a prospect of more to follow.
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Knitting Mill for Huntsville.

Huntsville February 7-(Special )-New York capitalists, among whom are William J. Rowe, Jr, of New York, W. J. Hutchen- son and Mrs F. J. w. Rowe, met here yesterday and organized the Rowe Knitting Mill Company, with capital stock of $9OO- 000.. The following directors were elected: w. J. Rowe, H. T. Day and Mrs. F. J. w. Rowe. The company will at once begin the erection of the Rowe cotton mill in West Huntsville, site for which has already been provided. The mill will be completed by May l.
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Meetjnu of Directors.

At meeting of the directors of the Kan sas City, Memphis and Birmingham and Kansas City, Fort Scott and Memphis Rail- roads, held in Boston a day or two ago, Nathaniel Thayer was elected chairman of the board of directors to succeed H. H. Hunnewell At the same meeting the di- rectors declared a semi-annual dividend of per cent. This is the first dividend paiC by the company since 1891. The dividend will be paid out of the earnings of the year ended December 31, 1900.
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BIG PEARL
Found in an Oyster by Kentucky
 Man.

Hopkinsvile, Ky, February While eat ing an oyster stew Green H. Champhn found in his mouth a pearl the size of a navy beam An expert pronounced the gem worth $500. The oysters were purchased from a local dealer, who received them yes- terday from New Orleans.
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DID NOTkNOW I HAD
 KIDNEY TROUBLE.

I somehow felt certain that my kidneys were the cause of my trouble. My sister
 Mrs. c. E. Littlefield, of Lynn, advised me to give pr. Kilmers Swamp-Root a trial
 I procured a bottle and inside of three days commenced to get relief. followed up that bottle with another, and at the completion of this one found I was com pletely cured. My strength returned, and today I am as well as ever. My business is that of canvasser, I am on my feet a great deal of the time, and have to use much energy in getting around. My cure
The age-herald., 1901-02-08
A MONTGOMERY DARkEY
Becoming DeIrious Wanders from
 Home and Dies.

Coroner Paris has returned from Ensley, where he went to investigate the death of Ed Garan, alias Givens, of Montgomery, on Tuesday night. The negro was found dead with only his undershirt on. It was Rscertained that he died a natural death He was delirious and wandered off from his home. He said in his delirium that W. T. Judkins owed him $100 and a note of his dated March 15, 1900, for $S5 was found among the dead mans effects.
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scoTTsBoRo oUARANTINEs.
Sewers Connection With Huntsville on
 Account of Smallpox.

Scottsboro, February 7.-(Special.)-Ow- ing to the alarming increase of smallpox reported at Huntsville Scottsboro has quar- antined against that place by orders of the Mayor this morning.
 J. Paul Brightwell, formerly connected with Decatur lumber company with head quarters at this place and who was arrest ed last summer by a warrant of the com pany and subsequently gave bond, was to- day given up by his bondsmen and placed in jail at this place.
 A movement is on foot for the town to buy the handsome college property and convert it into a public school On last Sunday night Rev. MT. Quisenberry of the Baptist church took up a collection to go toward the paymnt of the building and got $500. The prperty is offered for $500 It is thought the town will buy it.
 It is now thought that H. H. Hill, who died from drinking wood alcohol at Point Rock few nights ago, took it with sui- cidal intent His remains were shipped to Stevenson, this county, for interment. He leaves large family.
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PRATT CITY.
Many Items of Nc,ys from the Prosper.
 ous Mining City.

Pratt City, February 7.-(Special 1.-The
 merchants of the city met last evening for the purpose of organizing a Merchants Re-
 tail Association There was a large and representative gathering, of which Job Co., ing was made temporary chairman and s. T. Key secretary A. A. Jones, secretary of the Birmingham Grocers Association, was present and addressed the meeting on the advantages of such an organization. On next Tuesday evening another meeting will be held, when permanent organization will be effected.
 Much interest centers in the coming en- tertainment to be given on the 18th by the Pratt City Dramatic and Musical Club
 which promises to be a musical treat and an evening of genuine fun. At the rehear- sal last night in the clubs comfortable quar- ters Charles Schoenig, flute soloist of Br- mingham was present, and much work on the musical part of the programme was accomplished With Miss Inman as piano accompanist, it goes without saying that the programme will be rendered without flaw.
 Young & Co.,, photographers of Birming ham, have purchased the Morgan studio
 here and will begin business immediately. E. " Richards, the popular trombone player of the Southern Cornet Band, is re- ceiving the congratulations of his friends on the advent of little daughter. Cal Norris, an employe of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company, Harry Gammell and little Ruth Hudnall are quite Ill with the grip.
 Tom Stobert has let the contract for the building of five cottages near the Kansas City trestle.
 Mrs. Tennant has let the contract for a handsome residence on West Highlands. Bob Powell has had figures submitted for two fine houses on West Highlands.
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ATHENS.
Budget of News from the Capital of
 Limestone.

Athens, February 7.-(Special.) )-Athens mourns the death of her oldest citizen, Mrs. Salie Rodus Tanner, who died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Edward Hatchett, in this place, last evening, at the advanced age of s2 years, having spent her entire life in Athens and was the oldest citizen of the at the time of her death. She is the last of one of the largest families that was ever reared in this county. Her father in the early formation of the State was a promi- nent citizen and left a distinguished fam fly. Mrs. Tanner is survived by number of children and grandchildren, who are quite prominent in this and other States. She was a most remarkable woman, and up until few days prior to her death retained in full her faculties. Her funeral occurred this afternoon and was one of the largest in years.
 The court of county commissioners, after having under advisement for two days the question of whether they should establish the mo fence'' law or not, have decided that the three sections asking for this law should be given chance at it, and it is believed now that the day is not far distant when the entire county will be under this system. This means great saving in fenc- ing to the farmers, thousands of rails being saved when the hogs are kept up. Such a law does not affect cattle and horses, for they are allowed to run at large, but hogs, sheep and goats have to be kept within an enclosure.
 The county commissioners have found that the question of fighting smallpox is in- deed a costly thing. The little war with 1t in this county has cost the county more than thousand dollars within the past few weeks The disease is about stamped out here.
 Some misoreant with desire to do evil shot and killed splendid horse belonging to a Mir. Stain, a poor man living in this place. The shot was filed during the night, and no i'd "a was had by Mir. Stain that a deed so foul had been committe until he found the following morning that his valu- able horse had been wounded unto its death.
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Moses Finn Is Dead.

Florence, February 7.-(Specisl. )-Moses Finn, aged 76, and wel-known citizen, d.ed today, and the remains were shipped to Groveport O., where he originally lived before coming to this section. The deceased was successful sawmill man and had ex- tenslve farming interests in the county.
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Now Preacher.

Rev. Percy Carnes of Richmond, Mo, has accepted a call from the Christian Church of this city and will move with his family to Anniston at once. He succeeds Rev B. R. Clarkson, who went to Louisville, Ky, several months ago.
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Notice to Contractors.

Bids are invited for four-room brick school to be erected at Twelfth street and Avenue G, Birmingham, Ala. by the Board of Education. Plans and specifications may be obtained at the office of Miller & Martin. architects, Hood building, where bids will be received until noon on Satur- day, February 23, 1901. The board reserve. the right to reject any or all bids
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S7.SO .dOBILE AND RETURN.
Via Southern Railway, Mardi Gras Cele
 bratlon.

Only line with night train. Local sleeper at Union Depot. Open at p. m. Daily service Leaves Birmingham 10:2C D. m, arrives Mobile 2: 30 a. m
 SPECIAL SLIPPERS. Tickets on sale February 12 to IS, limited March ', 1901.
 For tickets, sleeper reservations, etc., ad- dress
 c. E. JACKSON, T. P. A, 2-7-td No. 2019 First avenue
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posters. Now, for the information ot tns above experts I will state so they VIII HhV" ". not to tell any more lies. except they uo ~ wilfully and maliciously, that until con 2.n menced to exclusively treat private ois tha eases as a speciality 1 was memoer n.r,, oi State Medical Association; also secre ,'s o,a of the Cullman County Medical soc,erS, ~ aT. one of it's board of censors or ms,aI meuI As- aminers. (See Transactions or Meor@1 --;i, eociation of Alabama. 1884, for prooi1. o,,. m, still give special attention to private n,t, t,U bles, and also treat at my office to nv with any disease they may rus. " ' care.
 l refer you with permission to flts' Taf. uonal Bank, Alabama National banK. ss;.a ferson County Savings Bank ana ,iS.', 3,eo sor Bros, Bankers, as to my responsibility ID, my contracts cure many patients oy ma" treatment. Write for prices ana IeIns dress Dr. Y. p. Holloway. lsuts eecohu avenue, Birmingham, Ala. ..h
 Office, Second avenue and Eighteenth opposite postoffice. days. 10 a. m. to 12 m.
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DIR. Y. E, HOLLOWAY,
 Physician and Surgeon.

Young physicians and the lesser lights of the medical pro- fession, probably for the want of other practice. try to ere ate the impression that they are expert in the treatment or priva t e diseases. They delight in tell ing people that doe- tors who advertise are quacks and im-
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Perfect Health.

Keep the system in perfect or der by the occasional use of Tutt's Liver Pills. They reg ulate the bowels and produce
 A Vigorous Body.
 For sickheadache, malaria, bil- iousness, constipation and kin dred diseases, an absolute cure TUFTS Liver PILLS
The age-herald., 1901-02-08

Cal Norris, an employe of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company, Harry Gammell and little Ruth Hudnall are quite Ill with the grip.
The age-herald., 1901-02-08

Tom Stobert has let the contract for the building of five cottages near the Kansas City trestle.
The age-herald., 1901-02-08

E. " Richards the popular trombone player of the Southern Cornet Band, is re- ceivng the congratulations of his friends on the advent of a little daughter.
The age-herald., 1901-02-08

Mrs. Tennant has let the contract for g handsome residence on West Highlands.
 Bob Powell has had figures submitted for two fine houses on West Highlands.
The age-herald., 1901-02-08

Young & Co.,, photographers of Birming- ham, have purchased the Morgan studio here and will begin business immediately.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-08-06
JOSEPH STEPPERT.

Joseph Steppert passed away at his
home, No. 1915 North Sixth street, Sat
urday afternoon, after a long illness.
The cause of death was cancer of the
stomach, of which deceased had been
troubled for a period dating back sew
eral years. Since the time of first
noticing his ailment he has slowly but
gradually grew worse, and about three
weeks ago had to go to bed, there to
remain up to the time of his demise.
OF late he had several sinking spells,
but his strong vitality came 10 his res
cue and he survived them, but it vas
evident to all his friends that the end
was not far off. Mr.. Steppert was. cut
off at that period of life when a man
should be in his prime, being but thirty
FIVE years Of age. Deceased was an old
resident Of the city, having made this
his home for the past eighteen years.
Upon first coming 20 Wausau he worked
in the saw mills and followed this for
some time when he branched out in the
saloon business for himself. In this he
was prosperous, and upon retiring from
life leaves his widow aud orphans a
plentiful competence. By his long resi-
dence here he made many friends who
sincerely mourn his demise. he leaves
a widow and three children, the young
est Of whom Is but a few weeks old.
Funeral took place this morning from
ST. Mary's Catholic church at o'clock.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-08-06
DANCING PARTY.

A cool, delightful evening was turned
out last Wednesday for the dancing
party, at the Mylrea residence, given
by Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Mylrea and
M ISIS Esther Law. This helped, in no
small degree, in making the event a
very charming one. About 100 respond
ed to the invitations and were received
in the east parlor by MIR. and Mrs. Myl-
rea, Miss Law and Mrs. E. X. Holden,
the latter a sister of Mr.. Mylrea, who
had arrived that evening from Bridge
port, Conn. Geier's orchestra occupied
a position in the lower hall, behind
screens and a mass of potted plants and
discoursed concert music during the
time of receiving guests. At O'Clock
the music changed to that which de-
lighteth lovers of the dance, and from
that hour until past midnight two-steps,
waltzes and quadrilles, followed in
quick succession. Dainty refreshments
were served in the dining room, which
was a perfect dream in its decorations
of scarlet geraniums and smilax, while
the electric lights were shaded to cor
respond. The guests selected their own
time in which to regale the ''inner man."
The floors of the double parlors were
covered with canvas for the occasion,
and the home throughout was beauti-
fully decorated with cut flowers, potted
plants and smilaX. 1t was one of the
most enjoyable social functions given in
Wausau this season, and all who partic-
ipated thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Among those who were present from
away were:
Mrs E. K Holden, Bridgeport, Conn.
Mrs. w. G. Norton, Lockport, ILL.,; Mrs.
E. S. Manson and Mrs. Chas Hoefer,
Kansas City, Mo-; Mrs. Kate McIndoe,
Rhinelander; the Misses Reed, Collins
vile, Mo-; Miss Lane, Iowa; Miss Law
renee, Chicago; Miss Magdeberg, Mil
waukee; Miss Pratt, Stevens Point;
Hon. L. A. Pradt, Washington, d. e.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mylrea have also issued
invitations for card party to be given
on Wednesday evening.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-08-06
SWALLOWED ACID.

Martin Giese, child of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Giese, living in the town of Der.
lin, died Friday and was buried Sunday
afternoon. The circumstances of the
child's death are sad The mother was
in the cellar with the little fellow doing
some work The boy was less than
three years of age and his childish curl.
osity prompted him to roam about un'
noticed at the time by his mother. On
a shelf were several bottles, and one OF
these, containing carbolic acid, the
child picked up and, seeing the liquid
it contained, placed the same to its
lips, and swallowed part of the con-
tents. The mother had just raised hel
eyes and was Mortified to witness the
act, but was unable to prevent it for the
child had swallowed the acid ere she
could reach its side. The child uttered
shrek and fell over and was carried up
stairs by its indulgent mother and med
zeal assistance summoned. 1t was
about eight o'clock in the morning
when this happened and the little fell
low lived until toward evening. There
could be nothing done to save his life
and he suffered most excruciating pain
until death came to him as welcome
visitor
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-08-06
A GOOD ENTERTAIN lent.

Next Monday evening, August 18th,
c. L. Burgderfer, impersonator and
humorist, will give an entertainment in
the NJ f. bhurch, which should be at
tended by everybody. 1t consists OF
humorous and pathetic readings, i'm
presentations and original character
sketches. He is one of the few polished
entertainers, and has unquestionably
the greatest powers of imitation of any
man before the public. He has a fund
of material at hand from which to make
his strong program. He is natural and
versatile. At times he has the audi
ence rolling in their seats with laugh
ter, and again will have them spell
bound by his tragic efforts. His origin
atty and ease in appearing before the
public makes him mighty clever"
There is no passion or feeling he does
not portray, nor dialect, nor sound of
animals about the barnyard he does not
initiate He is so commanding that
one can not but be charmed, and follow
him with such delight and pleasure
that the two hours are gone before you
know it. He is spoken of very highly
by the press.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-08-06
LARGE PROPERTY PURCHASE.

Mrs. Stella ID. Thompson of Mosinee,
Wis, has, through E. E.Rogers, the real
estate broker, invested 500, 900 in Grand
avenue and Wisconsin street property.
Her purchase includes the three story
brick store and Office building, No. PA
and 226 Grand avenue, of J A. Becker,
for So, 600. This property is located
between Second and Third streets, has
a frontage on Grand avenue of thirty
nine feet, and is 100 deep. The other
purchase consisted of the brick business
building 1S9 Wisconsin street, with a
frontage of twenty-three feet, and run
ming back ninety feet. The seller in the
latter case, was DIR. I. w. Williams of
Whitefsh Bay, and the consideration
was $4,000. The property in both in
stances was purchased by Mrs. Thomp-
son as an investment, and no immediate
changes are conteplated The price
paid was about the regular figure at
which business property in these local.
ties is valued by the owneas, but owing
to the fact that there is seldom any Of
it in the market, makes Mrs. Thompson
fortunate in her transaction Milwau-
kee Sentinel
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-08-06
HANGS HIMSELF.

Friday afternoon Edward Meilke, a
farmer living near Athens, was found
hanging by the neck on his own prem
Uses by member of his family. AS me
case was so clear a one of suicide 1t
was not thought necessary to summon
the coroner and an inquest was not
therefore held. Meilke recently, dur
ing spell of drunkenness, beat his wife
in fearful manner, and complaint had
been entered against him in court. A
constable from Athens went out to
arrest him on the charge of attempted
murder, and District Attorney Genrich
was to prosecute him on the charge
and intended to 60 over Saturday fore
noon While Fred was getting ready
he received a telephone message in
forming him of Meilkes suicide. Meilke
was man of about fifty years of age,
had a family of children and good
farm. He was a man with a terrible
temper when drinking, and this he did
frequently. About six months ago he
was in the Marathon county Jail for a
term for abuse of his family, but his
attorneys secured his release through
habeaS corpus proceedings. He was
crippled up to certain extent, having
fell on a stove some years ago during
one of his periodical terms of unst6adi-
ness and burned himself in a fearful
manner. The cause for his suicide is
attributed to the fact that he was aware
that he was to he prosecuted, and that
he stood in dire fear of the law and
thus determined to end all earthly
troubles forevermore.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-08-06
UNION CHURCH MEETING.

Next Sunday evening another open
air preaching service will be held on
Court House Square. The meeting
will open at E15. The first twenty
minutes will be devoted to a song ser.
vice, to which all singers interested in
the work are urged to be present and
take part.
Two of our city pastors will preach,
Rev. E. A. Fuenfstueck, of the German
Reformed church, in German, and Rev.
Frank Pease, of the English M. E.
church, in English.
Sec'y. Campbell, of the Y. M. G. A..
will have charge of the meeting.
Everybody invited to attend.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-08-06
CAMP GRIFFIN.

A great many changes have been
made on the states military reserva-
ton at Camp Douglas this year that
will be of convenience to each regiment
encamping there. A magazine build
ing, 16 by "a feet, built of solid brick,
has been erected in the southwest part
of the grounds, which will leave the
range house open for other purposes.
An addition has been built on the hos
pital to be used as an operating room,
thus making it possible to give better
treatment to serious cases that may
arise during the encampment. The
range is surrounded by new fence,
which has been painted white and gives
a more trim appearance to the grounds.
After the encampment there will be
built new brick ice house with q
capacity of 400 or 500 tons, which will
supply all departments on the range
with ice during the entire encampment,
and also better the commissary facili-
ties. A house for the custodian of the
lduzC w III dlSO DC DullO OlI tlC OuhNlo,
probably in the rear of the present hos
pital building. Co. G is hard at work
each Sunday at target practice and
twice each week the boys turn out on
the street and drill
The regular inspection, which has
formerly been held at the armory of
each individual company, will this year
be held at Camp Douglas, but the in
spection of arms will take place later at
the armory, as heretofore. Co. q leaves
this city Aug 18th and will remain in
camp days this year instead of as
formerly.
In honor of the late General Michael
Griffin, former congressman from the
Seventh district, who died August 81,
1854, the camp this year will be named
EamO Griffin
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-08-06
SMALL P0X SANDWICH.

DR.. Rodermund has again kicked up
a little excitement. According to news
paper reports lie called on small pox
patient at Menasha the other day and
was successful in getting that pus sand
witch he promised to eat the first time
an opportunity presented itself. Small
pox sandwich may be a delicate hot
weather morsel but we venture to say
Rodermund can have the whole cake to
himself .-Kaukauna Times.