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The age-herald., 1901-01-29
One of Sarah Bernhardt's Simple Gowns

This organdy was fine and exquisite as hand painted mousseline de soie. It was made very long-she is too graceful a Wo- man to ever wear so ugly a thing as short skirt in house gown. The dip in the back was about a yard, and it touched for an inch on the ground in front. There were three shaped ruffles, the first begin ming below the hips, all running upward in let in a two-inch band of insertion, and beneath the scallops an accordian plating of pink chiffon. The organdy itself, by the way was white with deep rose -colored flower and green leaves.
 The blouse made over silk, was simple with the back put into side paits that turn toward the center and the front full and straight from the throat to the very end of the corset in front. Then the sash of pale green taffeta was put on the way that made women gasp; the skirt fitted perfect ly up over the waistline and the sash was drawn across this high waist with a breadth of three inches that narrowed at the side and followed the line of the blouse down to the point of corset in front, where 1t was tied in huge knot with long ends. Fastened into the side of this was aloose bunch of flowers.
 The sleeves were mousquetaire, tight fighting, and down to the knuckles, with the thumb slipped through to keep the sleeve down. The collar of lace was very high and stood around the face like ruche for Bernhardt will tell you that woman must have a very short, plump neck to be so daring as to wear a flat straight collar no matter how high it is That the lines about the ears are never good to be seen after one is of uncertain age, and that the collar should gracefully spread out when it reaches the top of the throat.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29

Impediments to marriage. and all forms of chronic, nervous blood and private dis eases.
 EVERY FORM OF PRIVATE DISEASE POSITIVELY CURED UNDER PLAIN GUARANTEED.
 Consultations at office or by mail are in- vited free.
 Treatment by mail to parties who cannot visit me. No written prescriptions; we furnish all medicines.
 Birmingham Daily News: ''The News commends him Or Dozier) most cordially to all those in need of his services"
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
 Alabama Christian Advocate: His pro- fessional standing Is unimpeachable, and his character as gentleman and citizen is above reproach.
 Office and Dispensary corner Third ave- nue and Nineteenth street, Birmingham, Ala. ---
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
"The HiqhWayman."

In writing the libretto of "The Highway man., which will be seen here on Friday at the Jefferson Theatre. Mr. Smith has demonstrated that comic opera comedian need not sit down on nail, fall down stairs, indulge in knockout business, or sing dit ties about local celebrities in order to win the approval of his auditors; MT. De Koven has also proven that it is unnecessary to jangle music-hall jingles or beat a brass drum to make an opera pleasing to the ear. The success "The Highwayman" has at- tained and the praise it has received both from press and public has proven this. The lines in the libretto of ''The Highwayman" are bright, yet clean; the situations are droll without stopping to buffoonery. The lyrics are sensible not senile, and the plot has a definite story, with touches of love and sentiment to relieve it's humor. The music is on a higher plane than anything that MT. DeKoven has written since Robin Hood" and some critics pronounced 1t su- perior to that opera. The company which is to present the opera is said to be a com potent one, and contains the names of sev- eral artists well known to the lyric stage.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
SHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue of an order of sale and fieri fa- cias issued out of the clerks office of the Circuit Court of Birmingham, Jefferson County, State of Alabama and to me di- rected, whereby l am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against the Trussville Furnace Mining and Manufacturing Company, body corporate, out of the goods, chattels, lands and tenements of the said Trussville Furnace, Mining and Manufacturing Com pany, a body corporate, as aforesaid, and whereas a mechanics lien was adjudged against the following described property, which was ordered sold by said court to satisfy said judgment and cost, to-wit: Ma teral furnished including one square lar rle, and also for work done and performed upon the stoves of said furnace, also upon one acre of land upon which the furnace is located, near TrusSville, in Jefferson County, Alabama.
 Therefore, according to said command, will sell at public outcry for cash all the right, title and interest of the above named Trussville Furnace Mining and Manufac- turing Company in and to the above de- scrbed property on Monday the 24th day of December, 1900, during the legal hours of sale, at the courthouse door in said county. Dated this 23d day of November, 1900. This sale is continued to Monday, the 14th day of January, 1901
 Dated this 24th day of December, 1900
 ANDREW W. BURGIN,
 Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama. This sale is continued to Monday, the 18th day of January 1901.
 Dated this 14th day of January. 1901.
 ANDREW w. BURGIN,
 Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama. This sale is continued to Monday, Febru- ary 4, 1901.
 Dated this 18th day of January, 1901.
 ANDREW w. BURGIN,
 Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
M'kEE ARRESTED.
One of the Men Charged With Shooting
 at Blossburg.

Adam Mckee, one of the men charged with the shooting a1ray that occurred at the Bobby" Burns celebration at Bloss- burg Friday night has been arrested, and is held al the county jail on the charge of murder The arrest was made by Deputy Sheriff Tom Jones, at Blossburg Frank Byrum who was also concerned in the shooting, is still at large.
 Mckee was taken before McKibbons the man who was wounded in the affray, and was identified as one of the parties who fired the shots.
 It is stated that he was identified as the man who shot Wafford Rich, whN was killed in the melee, and warrant charging him with murder was sworn out before Jus tice Benners. McKibbons is still at Cope land and Berry's Infirmary, and his condi- tion continues critical.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
Notice of Final Settlement.

The State of Alabama, Jefferson County, Probate Court, 17th Day of January, 1901. Estate of Will Morgan, Deceased.
 This day came w. P. Hickman, admins trator of the estate of Will Morgan, de- ceased and filed his account, vouchers, ev- idences and statement for a final settle ment of the same. It is ordered that the 12th day of February, 1901, be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
 J. P. STILES, Judge of Probate. 1-22-3t-tu
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
MISCELLANEOUS.

THE Special Bicycle Messenger serVice- Phone 36, office 112 N. 18th street; open a. m. to Il D. m.; notes and small parcels in city 10 and 15c; out-of-town rates very reasonable; business strictly confidential; strangers in city should call up S6; refer ence, Henry B. Gray. S. Y. Hampton, Proprietor and Manager. 6-6-tf SAND sharp and clean in carload lots, de- livered promptly. J. Lundie Sloss, All Chalifoux Building. S-3l-tf INCREASE YOUR SALARY OR INCOME safely and securely through mail busi- ness; how and what to do; to do this sue
 cessfully read the Mail Order Journal; 64 pages monthly; send your dime today. Louis Guenther Pub, Room 53O, 115 Dear born st.. Chicago. Money refunded if not satisfactory. 1-29-4 TYPEWRITERS REPAIRED - Having greatly improved our facilities for repair ing typewriters, we beg to announce that we can rebuild machines throughout. An expert typewriter mechanic is in charge of this department Prompt and satisfac- tory work guaranteed. A. R. Dearborn & Co 1-6-tf
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
BOOT BLACKS
Advance Price of Shoe Shines Because
 of City License.

Because of the license imposed by the City Council the price of shoe shine has been advanced from to 10 cents by the street bootblacks.
 The business is exclusively in the hands of negro boys, and the various stands throughout the city are placarded with the announcement. There appears to be con- certed action and the price is being lived up to by the little urchins, who say that there Is no falling off in patronage.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
"Why Smith Left Home"

George H. Broadhurst is today the only American playwright possessing interna- tional reputation. His farces, The Wrong MT Wright" Why Smith Left Home" and 'The House That Jack Built,' gained for him recognition in the United States and the first two have been given at the Strand Theatre, London, where they have proved as successful as in this country. Of these plays, one of, if not the best. is Why Smith Left Home,'' which is announced for presentation at the Jefferson Theatre Sat urday matinee and night. This farce was brought directly after four months run at the Strand Theatre. London. to the Mad ison Square Theatre, New York, where 1t SSu for months and was the biggest farrell cal nit in New York last season.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
"A Trip to Coontown."

Cole & Johnson's clever farce comedy, "A Trip to Coontown," opened an engage ment at the Auditorium last night to a large audience and gave eminent satisfac- ton. The performance is a continuous vaudeville of excellent specialties and was well received. There is no suggestion of coursness and the pure ragtime music was rendered most artisticaly. The perform ance will be repeated tonight and is de- serving of large crowd
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Bessemer, Ensley and Birm- ingham Realty Company stocks, Birm- ingham Light and Power Company bonds. H. F. Wilson 6, Co. 1-27-5t FOR SALE-Two residences in thorough repair; rented at $52. 50 per month; on lot 50x19O, southeast corner 7th avenue and 26th street, North. w. J. Dangaix, 2005 First aVeue.
 FOR SALE OR LEASE-A brickyard, fine clay, on bank of stream and close rail- road; good point to dispose of all brick that are made. Address Burgess Little & Co.,, Montevallo, Ala. 1-27-3t
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
ONE GENT A WORD. No Ad. Taken for Less Than 25 Cents.

THE ALABAMA HOME has s25.OOO per month to loan to build houses on vacant lots; the limit of cost Is smaller in this association than in any other company. Apply to W. V. M. Robertson, G. NJ, 2OO9 1st avenue. u-2-u
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
Grand Ball.

Local No. 123 Retail Clerks Interna- tional Protective Association, will give a grand ball at Elks hall Friday evening, February 15. The affair promises to be a great success.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
Change In Schedule Via Southern By.

Effective January IS. train No. 3s for Att lanta, Charlotte, Lynchburg. Washington, New York and all points East, leaves Birmingham at 4:10 p. m. Train No 35 ar- rives Birmingham 12:00 noon. For further information apply to Passenger Office, No. 2O19 First avenue. c. B. Jackson. Travel ing Passenger Agent.
 1-19-10t
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
LAND TITLES.

ALABAMA ABSTRACT CO, FOOT First aye nue, examiners of land titles; the only complete set of abstracts of title to this
 district. with plats, in existence; our ab- stracts show everything of which purchaser or money lender should be ap-
 prised. u-22-tf
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
HELP WANTEp-MALE.

BOY WANTED for night work. Apply Age Herald 1 o'clock.
 WANTED = Intelligent colored man as houseman. Apply Room No. AIS Hood Building. l-29-tf WANTED-offce boy. J. M Caldwell & Co. 2O15 First avenue 1-27-3t
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
LOS [.
BOARD WANTED.

WANTED-Board and room for couple and young man; Northside. Address B. H. H., care Age-Herald.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29

The best that can be said about medi- cine is said about Hoods Sarsaparilla It Cures
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
ROARpERS WANTED

WANYED-Boarders sunshiny rooms, with board for two. 509 N. 22d st. 1-27-3l WANTED-Two gentlemen, or couple with out children, willing to pay for first-class accommodation Address South High lands, care Age-Herald
 WANTED-At 6O1 Nineteenth street, North, room and day boarders. 1-22-7t
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
FOR RENT,

FOR RENTING furnished rooms at 605 Nineteenth street, North. Apply on the premises 1-22-tf FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms, mod ern conveniences; terms reasonable. 517 23d st. North. 1-27-t FOR RENT-1231 South 20th st., one of the prettest places on South Highlands beautiful 10-room re sdence; all modern improvements, beautiful flower yard. Call at residence or 2O09 Sd ave. 1-27-tf FOR RENT-Hotel of 30 rooms; good loca- tion. Apply w. N. Malone & Co.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
DR. 0. T. DoZlER, SPECIALIST. Genito Urinary
 Surgery.

Cutaneous and veneral diseases. All delicate dis orders of sexual organs and pel- vic vicera of men and women. Cys- titis, stricturs, sexual weakness, prostititis, irregu- 1Qritioc nf xuoV,ap
The age-herald., 1901-01-29

Smoke Da Costa Cigars. Da-COst-a-Nlckel.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
SAIESMEN WANTED.

SALESMEN WANTED. WANTED-Energetic salesmen by large re- liable company; permanent employment; big remuneration. Address P. o. Box 692 Birmingham, Ala
 SALESMAN WANTED-About April l we want shoe salesman for Alabama with established trade of from $50,000 to $75,0OO annually; no other need apply. Address at once with references, Smith-Briscoe Shoe Co.,, Lynchburg, Va. 1-22-7t
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
WANTED.
1st avenue.

 CANVASSERS wanted for Life and Reign of Queen Victoria by the eminent his torlans, Prof. Charles Morris and Murat Halstead. Nearly 500 pages. Size 7x10; 100 richest illustrations. Greatest and best. Tremendous seller; only $15O; big book. big commission. Credit given Freight paid; outfits free Address The Dominion Company, Department V, SS4 Dearborn street, Chicago. 1-H-t WANTED-Men to learn barber trade. We teach the work in two months, furnish scholarship, board, tools, and transpor- tation without any expense. Special for thirty days only. Apply by mail, Moler Barber College, St. Louis, Mo. l-20-ot WANTED-Doctor to purchase my cottage home and practice; splendid chance TOT right party. R. R. Wyatt, M. D., Mem nhis Ala 1-25 Ct ROOM WANTED-Gentleman wishes nicely furnished room with refined fam fly. Address L. S., care Age-Herald. WANTED-Belgian hare does; breeding age; name best price for twenty does or less. Lock Box 10S, Woodlawn
 WANTED-Everyb going to Texas to travel via the Queen and Crescent Route Alabama Great Southern Railroad). Twelve Q2) hours quickest time. superb vestibuled trains Cafe dining cars. See R. NJ Ellis, T. P. A. No. 2019 First ave me 12-4-tf
 SITUATION WANTED.
 WANTED-Situation as salesman or col 1ector; experience of twenty-one years. J. w. Film, phone 69S l-29-2t
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
SITUATION WANTED.

as salesman or col
 lector; experience of twenty-one years
 T w Film nhone 6eS 1-29-2t
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-22
TENNESSEE STATE NEWS
Railroad Mileage in tennessee.


Chief Clerk Trousdale of the Comp
troller's Office has completed a table
showing the mileage of railroad prop
erty in Tennessee, with the valuation
as certified to the Comptroller by the
Board of Equalizers. 1t shows 2,962.29
miles of road, as compared with
2,947.34 miles two years ago. The as
sessed valuation of distributable prop
erty is $53,S61, 1S277, as compared
with s52,943 ,945.36 two years ago, and
localized property of s2,S20,949.25, as
compared with $2,352,91S.50 two years
ago. The total assessed valuation of
all railroad property is $56,682,132.02,
as compared with $50, 296, 412.86 two
years ago. The tax for State purposes
is $198, 3S746. The mileage and val
uation of some of the larger roads iol-
lows:
Illinois Central and branches, 1865
miles, $S,CS5,751.4O.
Southern Railway and branches,
253.51 miles, $1O,424, Az so.
Louisville & Nashville and branches,
528.01 miles, $13, 1888, 122.50.
Nashville, Chattanooga & st. Louis
and branches, SiS.27 miles, $780,
S24SS
Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas
Pacific, Ia7.43 miles, s1,O32, 259.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-22
The Industrious Danes.

The children of Denmark are taught
to knit when but five years old. Ever
in the public schools this is quite al
institution, although the private
schools made it an abs olute rule, on,
hour each day being given to that in
dustry. The same rule applies in the
home life, one hour being devoted
daily either to sewing, knitting
crocheting, embroidery or lace max
ing. Nor is this considered sufficient
the young woman of the family i.
supposed never to be idle, she must
always have something on hand to bt
taken up. If chance visitor come:
in, or friend arrives for the day
both have their needlework will
them.-Marie Manley, in Woman!
Home CompaniOn.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-22
ALLIGAToRs LIKE NEGROES.
They VIII Eat Them, Says an An.
thority, I'm Preference to .
White Man.

An interesting story of the saurian
family is told by one of Algier's old
est citizens, Mitchell ]. Barrett, WHO
has spent much of his life in adven-
ture on the high seas and in travelling
in a business way along the Gulf
shores, says the New Orleans Times
Democrat. He relates that when a
boy, living on the banks of the st.
Johns river, it was customary for the
boys in the neighborhood to go in
swimming every day.
Alligators were very numerous, but
it was seldom occurrence that a
white person was molested by them.
Mr.. Barrett says that he cannot re-
call an instance where a white man
or boy was ever killed by one. On
the other hand, woe be unto the pick
anniny who ventured into the st.
Johns, where these water pests held
forth 1t is said that negro never
risks his life where an alligator lives
Mr.. Barrett says that on one occa'
sion, while he and several of his com
rades were in bathing, negro boy
well known to the party, came by,
shuffled off his clothes and dived in
with the others. He had been in but
few minutes, when he suddenly dis
appeared without the slightest ap-
parent struggle. An alligator caught
him in the middle" and took him I'M
der the water without giving him
time to even warn the others.
He tells of similar incident on the
Sabine river, another paradise for the
alligator. He states that while he,
two friends and negro were cross.
ing the river in small boat it ran
against a snag and capsized near a
nest of the pests, and the white men
swan ashore without molestation.
But the negro was pounced upon by
several alligators, as if they had some
special grudge against him.
Men can easily avoid attacks from
this source. But long ago, when
Florida was more scparsely settled
and there were no fences along the
banks of the rivers, cattle aud swine
naturally strayed down to the rivers
edge to find a quiet, cool spot to
Craze and fight the gallinippers which
were there in droves and made shad.
ow as cloud. AS long as the
SGOCh WOuIu u1u 6ucSe places Oh tlie
banks they were comparatively safe
from alligators. But as the day would
grow, and as the heat would increase,
they would stray down to the rivers
edge and wallow in order to get I'M
der the water to keep cool. Their in
stinct, however, failed to teach them
caution, for invariably the sly ALI
gator was there for different pur-
pose. He had crawled to the waters
edge to sun his back, which could
scarcely be distinguished from an old
log, and while the thoughtless COW
or hog wallowed in the waters the
pest of the Florida waters would
make his attack with varying sue.
cess.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-22
Meant Business.

Some weeks ago w. c. Marbery, a
farmer living in Williamson county,
announced that he would give $500 to
any lady who would legally sign her
name Mrs. w. G. Marbery. A few days
ago he received a dainty note from a
Dickson county woman. He complied
with the request and arranged a meet
ing with the writer of the note. The
lady proved to be Mrs. Sallie Horn
beck, and after few preliminaries she
accepted her sutton and presumably
the $500. The ceremony occurred at
the home of the brides sister. After
the ceremony they returned to the
groom's home near Pasadena.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-22
Addition to oddfellows, Home.

The trustees of the Tennessee Odd
Fellows Home at GAINESVILLE have
taken steps for the immediate en-
largement Of the home to meet the
Increasing demands made for admis-
sion from all parts of the State The
home now has twenty-nine orphan in
mates and four aged Odd Fellows. This
number taxes the present building to
its fullest capacity and there are now
some twelve or more applications for
admission pending. A contract has
been made for the construction of an
addition to the home that will accom-
modate fifty inmates.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-22
Church Trouble.

There is likely to be trouble in the
Methodist Church ar Tracy City over
Rev. B. F. Haynes, who was recently
assigned to that church and Alta
mont. Rev. Haynes asked Bishop
Fitzgerald to relieve him of the ap-
pointment, saying the salary was not
sufficient to keep hin self and family.
The bishop complied and DR.. Haynes
announced that he would during the
next year confine himself to evangel-
istic work. The congregation at
Tracy City became indignant and said
they would not have DR.. Haynes nor
should he come. Later some of his
friends prevailed upon him to agree
to accept Tracy City and Altamont,
and then he got Bishop Fitzgerald to
reappoint him. Now the question is,
wnat will the protesting Tracy City
churchmen do?
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-22
Suit WithdraWn.

The suit brought by several citizens
Of Clarksville in an effort to prevent
the issuance of city bonds to the
amount Of 100000 to pay the subsidy
voted on the Sth day of August to
the Nashville & Clarksville Railroad
has been withdrawn. The plaintiffs
made an effort to continue the case.
and failing in this they dismissed it,
claiming they had not had time to
prepare a reply to the demurrer filed
by defendants.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-22
In the Interest of Pure Drugs.

The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
has started a crusade in the interest
of pure drugs. 1t is alleged that adul-
terated drugs have been dispensed in
Nashville and other cities, and as a
result legal proceedings have been in
stituted against various firms and in
dividuals.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-22

A few years ago the cable system was com
eidered the best, but since the invention of
the trolley, the cable is being rapidly dis
placed. Experts now claim that compressed
air will eventually be the car power of the
future. In all lines of industry improvements
are constantly being made, but in medicine
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters still holds the
lead, because it is impossible to make bet
ter medicine for Indigestion, dyspepsia,
belching or biliousness. Be sure to try it.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-22
New Presbyterian College.

Nashville Presbytery has appointed
committee to consider the feasibility
of establishing a collegiate institu-
ton at Bloomington, in Smith county
The object is to establish a school
which will in some measure aid the
work of the Southwestern Presbyte-
rian University at GAINESVILLE.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-22
johnny Obexed.

Children" said the teacher, while in
structing the class in composition, you
should not attempt any flights of fancy,
h in you. Do not initiate any other per-
sons writings or draw inspiration from
outside sources"
As a result of this advice Johnny
Wise turned in the following composition:
We, should not attempt any fites Of
fancy, but rite what is in US. In me
thare IS my stummick, lungs, hart, liver,
two apples, one piece of pie, one stick lemon
candy and my dinner.-Baltimore Ameri-