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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22
THE first yellow journalist was :
Chinese newspaper man.

"THE WALKovER" is the name
of new shoe it sounds better than
the runover shoe.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22

A WESTERN reporter described
pair of runaway hearse horses as
being son the dead jump"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22
OHIO STATE BuILDISG,

OHIO STATE BUILDING,
DOrlc. the beauty OF which lies mainly
IN IT'S classic proportions and COM
mandlng position. II Is designed ex-
cluslvely for social purposes and will
be the rendezvous OF Ohio visitors TO
the Exposition.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22
TO THE DEAF,

a rich lady cured OF her Deafness and
Noises in the Head by DR.. Nicholson's
Artificial Ear Drums, gave $4,000 to
his Institute, so that deaf people unable
to procure the Ear Drums may have them
free. Address No. II569-c. The Mich.
olson Institute, 7So, Eighth Avenue, New
York, u. S. A.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Fish Bite Cable 300 Fathoms Down.

From the London Standard.
 The Eastern Extension Telegraph Com pany have brought to our notice an in- teresting fact in connection with the interruptions, due to various agencies, which are continually occurring in sub marine telegraph cables. Faults, appar- ently due to fish bites, have been re- moved from time to time from several of the shallow-water sections of that company's system, which have either to- tally interrupted telegraphic communi- cation or have seriously affected the working of the lines. Cables establish e6 in deeper waters have not hitherto, however, been similarly attacked. We now learn that a fault removed a few months ago from the company's Syd- ney-Nelson section at as great deapth as 330 fathoms, was found to contain tooth firmly fixed in the core of the ca- ble, although the core-or interior DOT ton of the cable containing the conduc- tor-was protected by the usual sheath ing of thick iron wires and outer cov- erings. An expert examination of the tooth proved 1t to belong undoubtedly to a species of shark, the exact variety of which could not be identified; but it apepars that five known varieties of sharks are found to exist at depth of 300 fathoms, and one at a depth of even 800 fathoms.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Strange Beliefs AboutAni111a1s

face it is supposed to mean that ghost is following, but in the daytime it tells that a stranger is coming. It is widely believed in Maryland that a horse has the power of seeing ghosts.
 A black cat crossing ones path fore tells disaster but a cat coming to the house is an omen of good import.
 The neigh of horse is a potent of death, which will come from the quarter to which his head is pointing when he neighs.
 A curious and inexplicable proverb says, ''It is good luck to see MT. Elephant swing on MT. Rabbits eye tooth at the Three Nights Ball"
 The hair of dog, the skin of a snake, and the pelt of black eat are believed to possess medicinal qualities, while the handling of toad is said to give warts.
 German-Canadians are full of supersti- ton. A white spider crawling toward one, the bowling of a dog, the neighng of horse, the sight of a snake are por- tents of death. The killing of a toad or the growing of a hen foretells rain. "If the wild geese fly high look out for gale.'
 ''To kill spider on ones person means ill-luck
 If the cat washes her face it means that visitors are coming.
 If bee stings kill him and the wound will not swell"
 "The back tooth of a hog and the blood of a black hen have curative pow ers."
 ''In the fall, when the apples lie on the ground, the porcupines come out of the woods and roll under the trees till they are covered with apples, when they re- tire to the forest and eat their plunder at leisure.
 In New England the sailors carry as a tallsman bone taken from a living tur- tie, pebble from a fishhawk's nest, or a small bone from the head of a cod.
 In Newfoundland and Labrador cramps are said to be guarded against by carry ing a cods head or a bone from a had dock caught without touching the boat.
 In Texas superstitious people carry small bone from hshs head, but the luck only comes after the charm has been lost.
 In Massachusetts the most common talismans are the claw of a crab and the left hind claw from a crows foot.
 Superstitious New Workers carry a small round veal bone for good luck
 Kentucky negroes consider that the caterpillar brings fever.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Gang Has Been Successfully Operating in Kansas City
AGENTS ARE INVESTIGATING
Men Used Bogus Perforating Stamps to Mark Tickets-Railroads Have Lost Thousands of Dollars.
 Detectives Sent For.

Kansas City, December PA gang of forgers of railroad tickets has been oper- ating in Kansas City successfully during the last few weeks, according to H. C.. Townsend of St. Louis, general passen- ger agent of the Missouri Pacific who has been in the city Investigating the fraud with the aid of George H. Foote, secretary of the local passenger bureau and J. A. Stewart, general Southwestern passenger agent of the Rock Island. MT. Townsend said of the frauds:
 "The losses of the Western railroads will amount to thousands of dollars There have been three classes of forger- ies. Some days ago Mir. Foote discov- cred that a bogus perferating stamp had been used to initiate the stamp that is used to mark tickets at the union depot The forgers tried in Chicago to buy a stamp exactly like the one that is used at the Kansas City Union Depot to stamp return ticket coupons, but the manufact- urers suspected something was wrong and refused to sell it. The forgers were not baffed. They bought a stamp that is used in banks for perforating checks changed the dies from paid" to TX. c. U D." and have used it on many forged tickets.
 The second class of forgeries included conductors train checks. Wholesale frauds have been committed by using forged live stock contracts, which are exchanged for tickets. We have no means of knowing how many bogus live stock contracts and conductors train checks of fraudulent contracts were printed here in Kansas City. We have evidence to show that a Kansas City broker knows something about the forgeries. We have engaged an additional force of detec- tives, and hereafter conductors will watch carefully for forgeries. The Missouri Pa cifc has suffered severe losses, but our road Is only one of many that has been defrauded."
 Dozens of the forged tickets have, it is said, been secured by the railway off, cials.
 MT. Townsend has telegraphed for c. c. Mcleod of Chicago, chairman of the Western Passenger Association to come to Kansas City as soon as possible to make an effort to prosecute the ticket forgers.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23

Every form of PRIVATE DISEASE, Deformity and Lack of Development, Weakness, etc., etc., cured by the best approved of latest modern methods.
 All condolences held inviolate.
 Consultations at office or by mail in- vited without charge.
 Treatment by mall for those who can not visit me.
 No written prescriptions-I furnish all medicines.
 Question blanks for man or woman sent free on application.
 DIR. DOZIER is graduate in every branch of medical and surgical science has twenty-five years experience, a na- t,onal reputations, and is endorsed by the nress. national banks and thousands of natrons as the most expert and reliable specialist in the South.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Dozier is endorsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. O. n Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profession. but we know him to be a brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes from a family of prominent physicians, and with his full store of medical knowledge and his large experience in his profession, can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his nrofA.sion.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23

S1 N various parts of the world gen.
 orally in those countries in which
 education is backward strange su- perstitions exist with regard to the animal Kingdom. Deep students of soci- ology and religion claim to see in these beliefs a survival of the age when the creator was worshipped in the form of animals, as in ancient Egypt cats were deified and in India a sacred character was and is attributed to cattle.
 Perhaps Asia Minor is more rich in these crude and interesting fancies than any other country When children hear an owl hooting from the cypress groves they cry. Good news for us; good mes- sages for you" If they catch an owl they hold 1t up by the beak and chant Palm Sunday owl, how does your mother dance7" The meaning of the rite is lost, but the habit fingers.
 The crow is here looked upon as un- lucky, and the children cry when they hear him cawing, 'Eat your head whole!' The crow, in fact has the distinction of being almost the only member of the animal kingdom who has a sinister repu- tation in all lands Even the snake fares better.
 In Turkey the partridge is detested be- cause once it betrayed the prophet to his enemies. and It's legs are red because they were dipped in the blood of Hussan. If a man kills panther he is imprisoned for twenty-four hours and then is hand somely rewarded. The crane is respected and 1t is a crime to kin 1t.
 Poland has a wealth of animal supersti- tions. The goat is there considered the best hamburger of luck, while the wolf, crow and pigeon are looked upon as un- lucky. The skin of a cat worn on the chest is alleged to, cure consumption. ITO cure cataract In the eye take black cock, make him look at the sun. look at it yourself, then throw the cock on the ground. jump on a. fence. and crow three times"
 In Lincolnshire the belief is current that the wearing of a toad's breast bone commands the obedience of all animals To keep witches away they stick an ami n1als heart full of pins and keep it in the house as taliSman.
 In this country Maryland is perhaps the most credulous State with regard to an- imal port ents and beliefs. If one is walk ing at night and a spider web brush the
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
LONDON STOCK MARKET,
Market More Cheerful on Belief That
 War is About Over.

London, December 22.-The stock mar ket generally was more cheerful during the last week, chiefly owing to the grow ing belief here and on the continent that the war in South Africa is really wind ing up at last Spectators drew addi- tional encouragement from the better outlook in the United States the revival of confidence in France and the belief that the worst of the German crisis is past.
 Home rails were considerably strength ened on the announcement of the policy of the Northeastern Railway to Amer icanize its traffic department as a result of which the railway hopes to so mater tally reduce expenses as to make profits certain. It is said other roads will imi- tate this policy. At the same time, the railroad outlook for the coming year. is not very promising Competent critics declare that the railways are steadily ruining rural England by their excess sive agricultural freight rates. This same policy, it is pointed out, is largely re- sponsible for the existing depression in English industrial centers. While the programme of the railway companies, up to date, seem to be to make up for the diminished volume of traffic by charging higher freight rates on what remains, it is argued therefore that a radical change of policy towards their customers, as well as a mechanical reorganization are nec- essary to put home rails upon a basis of permanent prosperity.
 For the present however, the stock exchange is enjoying the year-end re- vival to the utmost. Promoters of min ing securities are carefully nourishing a boom, but it is said that considerable undercurrent of realizing by outsiders for fear of some sudden reverse in South Africa may check the welcome rise.
 The closing money market of the year is without serious inconvenience. The market Is unable to shake itself clear of the Bank of England. It borrowed $500, 900 last week, and will probably take e40O,0 ,000 this week. It Is true that large government disbursements of supply and interest after January will release large sums; but in view of the depleted bank reserve. the bank will probably take measures to attract gold from New York and Paris, thus endangering the prospects of cheap money during January. For, if the war continues, this will necessitate fresh government loans. and the market will thus be drained of its resources. If the war ceases there will be such an out burst of activity in various directions that trade will draw away much money
 
 Silver continues quiet. The improve ment of the early part of the week was checked by the dumping of a large amount of American metal on the mar ket. ~
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Berlin Boerse.

Berlin December 22.-The Boerse has all ready begun to assume its holiday as- pect dealers being inclined to close the'. volume of business during the last week, excepting transactions in gove, ,nment funds, was extremely light.
 The public shows a strong disinclina- tion for all speculative securities. but an increased appetite, however, for fixed interest-bearers. During the week there were large transactions in some stocks.
 Much interest has been shown here in the forthcoming Vienne loan for the municipalization of the street railroads of Vienna which has just been announced The Deutsche Bank and other banks have taken allotments in this Vienna loan amounting 2S5OOO,O00 crowns. It has also been announced that the German governm ent is negotiating a loan for one hundred million marks for next March, with the option ol increasing this amount.
 Foreign railroads showed active trad ing during the last week the Transvaal leading. The Germans have lately been buying American railroad shares, London in larger amounts.
 The iron and coal markets continues unfav orable A number of companies ex- press d during the past week gloomy views of their future prospects. The re- ductions in price, and the restriction of the output still continue.
 The Boerse respended to the above con- ditions, with weaker iron and coal shares and transactions in these securities were light Other industrials were inactive.
 The money market showed higher rates until yesterday. when rates became q little easier. The abundance of money, however, continues unabated.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
DON'T BUY A LOT OR BUILD A HOME

strengthen their position. independently of any movement in cotton.
 The inquiry from India for most de- scriptions was plentiful although often unavoidable. There were occasional trans actions, the lack of confidence operating as a drag. There was some China in quiry and a few unimportant sales. Med- iterranean outlets appear to be healthy.
 Yarns were firm. There was fair amount of offerings, slightly below spin ners requirements.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
AGENT3 WANTED.

general state agent for Alabama, one that is a thorough ex
 perienced Building and Loan man, who has and can organize local branches successfully. To the right party who means business and will take hold and push the work personally. and put on number of sub-agents to assist in the early organizing of branches through out the state, we will give high-class paying contract. The company has new, up-to-date plans. Definite contracts. Capital large. In position to close loans promptly at all points where good branches are organized. References as to solvency, Bradstreet's and Dun's Commercial Agencies. For full infor- nation, address, Metropolitan Loan and Banking Company. Fort Worth,
 Texas. 12-18-15t
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Manchester Market.

Manchester, December 22.-The cloth market was very firm dr;fing the past week. The volume of | isiness transact ed was unimportant.' The cloth market is gradually becoming more difficult to deal with as there is we'll progressed
 tendency to harden as -rndus7~
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
HOW TO SOLVE THE SER WANT QUESTION
 USE A GAS STOVE.

CHRISTMAS TURKEYS
 Place your order today for your Christmas Turkey with Fox Sons & Smith Go. = we have the best.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Solid Gold SpectacIes

And eyeglasses which will fit your eye sight for $3.5o a pair at J. Bowinsohn's, 2o0S First avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
DIR o. T. pozIER,
Physician, Surgeon and Expert Spe-
 ciaIist.

lTedlS success fully all Nervous, Blood, Skin, Rec tai, V e n @ r e a l, Genito = Urinary and Chronic Dis eases, F em a l e Com plaints a n d Delicate Disorders of Men and Wom- en. Nearly all op- erations of surgi- c a l character done WITHOUT PAIN to the pa n
The age-herald., 1901-12-23

pEI llIIEET'c Notes, S. S. lessons for | IlOUULt D 1902. at Dewberry's Book Store, 2029 2nd Ave.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
MONEY TO LEND.

OUR FACILITIES for placing real es- tate loans are unsurpassed. Will lend money in amounts ranging from 5000 to s1500o0 at rates cheaper than can be obtained elsewhere. Steiner Bros.
 11-14-tf QUICK MONEY TO LEND-We are pre- pared to make loans In three days time on good residence or business property. Both phones No. AZ. W. B. Leedy 6 Co.,, 1l2 North 21st street. 12-22-8t
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Genuine French Rrlar Pipe,

With amber mouthpieces, silver mounted for s1.00 at J. Lowinsohn's, 20OS First avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
SITUATION WANTED.
HELP WANTED.
HELP WANrEp-EEMALE-

WANTED--A competent white cook; good wages; references required. Address Mrs. E. l.. Tyler, The Pines. Anniston, Ala. 12-22-3t
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
HELP WANTED-MALE.

20 to 85 years, must write a good hand. Fair wages to start Address in own handwriting-A. B. c. Age-Herald.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Ladies, Solid Gold Watches.

Hunting cases. beautifully chased, from .u25e -s ct S x>nwinsohn's.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
REAL ESTATE.
BARGAINS FOR SALE.

BARGAINS FOR SALE. $70o-Good cottage, North Highlands. $1250 - Lot corner on 12th ave, North Highlands. $125O-Lot 12th ave-, near 17th st., South Highlands. s375o-Good cottage, large lot, 5th ave. $4000-Good cottage large lot, 9th ave. $5000 Each-Four elegant homes. Eth ave- $S500-Elegant house, 9th ave- $35O0-About 22 acres, with 21S1 feet street frontage s475o-Bargain in home, South Highlands. SIS, S,5Oo-Two good business lots. 2d ave-. near 18th st. S20. 000-Six good business lots 4th ave. near Hillman Hotel Let us sell you home site on Fountain Heights overlooking the city Come to see us; we have good investments for you.
 M. p. MEssER & co.
 Real Estate and Insurance, Phones S19. 224 N. Twenty first Street c. l.. Stickney. J. Cary Thompson. President. Sec. and Treas CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE AG'CY, Real Estate, Insurance and Rentals.
 Agency Remington Typewriter. Phones 6OG. 2005 1st ave
 FOR RENT. $50 B s 18th St., 9-rooms, thoroughly
  s35-162S S. 12th avenue, 7-rooms, good location. $40-19O1 s. 18th avenue, 9-rooms, complete modern. s3o-92S s. 14th St., 9-rooms, spendidiy finished. $4O---S. 9th avenue and 18th St., 9-rooms, brick, new. $2O---152s s. 14th avenue, broom cottage. new s16-1S1S S. 16th St, 5-room cottage. new modern. $1S-34th St. and Ave. H, 7-rooms, Ar rington Hill' s5o-16th St. and. Sth avenue. new brick. sSo-15th St between Sth and sth ave- nues, 9-rooms.
 '. L. STIckNEY 6 CO.,, Phone No. 600. 20O5 1st Ave $4OOO-Good business lot 20x10O feet. South 2Oth St; $500 cash. balance easy. $1500-S250 cash, balance 1 and 3 years Good residence lot 7th Ave. and 18th st.; 19O feet deep. Lot 50X100 feet, 26th Sts near 7th Ave, $100O s250 cash. bal ance l, and 3.years $2350-Good broom cottage, lot 45x100 feet, alley corner 26th St., near 7th Ave. Half cash, balance 1 and years $15000-$50O0 cash, balance 1 and years. fine corner 40 feet front, half block from Jefferson Theatre. Ought soon to go to $25,000. s650-Lot 69x1OO, 18th St., near 18th Ave. North. $450-Lot 50x125 feet, Ina St., near 18th St. N. s50O-Corner lot 5Ox135 feet, 18th Ave and Allen St., N. s250-$50 cash. balance easy, lot 50xs0 feet 18th St., near 18th Ave. $450-Lot 50x190 feet, 33d St., near Ave. c. Elevated. TO LOANED and 5000 on real es- tate.
 SMITH 6 STILLMAN,
 20041z First Avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Six-room cottage, all mod ern improvements, large lot and stables. 1513 9th avenue. H. Simon. cor. 3d ave. and 18th St. 12-17-7t
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
2oO41a First Avenue.

LAND TITLES. ABSTRACTS OF TITLE CERTIFICATES OF TITLE TITLES GUARANTEED
 A GENERAL TITLE BUSINESS Insure your title as you would your
 house. Birmingham Title and Guaranty Ca CAPITAL $100,ooo. 21s 21st St Birmingham. Ala
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
THE AGE-HERALD, MONDAY, DECEMBER 28. 19ol

The gift hunter need seek no further The ideal Holiday presents are here in Furniture. Gifts that are artistic-gfts that have practical usefulness-g1fts that are longremembering.
 Gifts for wife
 Gifts for husband.
 Gifts for mother
 Gifts for father.
 Gifts for sister
 Gifts for brother.
 Gifts for sweetheart.
 Gifts for friend. DRESSERS for wife mother, sister sweetheart, from s15.oo to $125.oo. MORRIS CHAIRS for husband brother or friend. From $e.5o to $35.oo LEATHER ROCKERS for father, mother hus- band. From s125o to seooo WRITING DESKS for sweetheart sister or friend. From s6.so to s45.oo.
 CHIFFoNlEho
 TABLES
 BOOK CASES. Four floors of furniture. More than that four floors of the best furniture that's made The Jacobs kind of furniture always has the merit of quality The recipient Of your gift will know ths-and it will be satis-accsAl to you Jacobs prices always satisfactorily low-ese there would not be that demand for Jacobs furniture. A very thoughtful people buying Jacobs furni- ture for gifts. Think it We think you'll
 BEN M. JACOBS & BROS,
 2J11 First Avenue.
 THE MARK \ zs
 OF QUALITY: /
The age-herald., 1901-12-23

NICE ROOMS for ladies or gentlemen at the Shell Hotel with or without board. Corner 23d st. and avenue G, Ensley, Ala. u-23-1m-sat-mo-we HOUSEKEEPING rooms for rent. 5O5M North 22d street. 12-22-3t
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
6oARpERs WANTEp.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
MISCELLANEOUS.

CIGAR stand at Nabers, Morrow 6 Sin- nige. 12-22-3t DO YOU WRITE ADS?-Seno address today on your business stationery for invaluable information free. Harper Syndicate, Columbus, Ohio.
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The age-herald., 1901-12-23
ROOMS FOR RENT.

LARGE FRONT ROOM-Good bath for a couple or two young men, No. 1920 9th Ave. 12-20-7t.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23

FOR RENTING nicely furnished rooms best location in the city, close in. Rates reasonable. No. 222O 3rd avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Meerschaum pipes, at Ma bers, Morrow & Sinniges drug store. 12-22-3t