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The age-herald., 1901-03-21
CHILD MEETS WITH
 A FATAL ACCIDENT
Occurred Near Bessemer-Bar Mill Closed For a Few
 Days.

Bessemer, March 20.-(Special.)- Word has reached here of the tragic death of the little child of MT. F. M. Hoggs, living several miles west of this city in the country. The report says that the child was riding on the coupling tongue of a wagon, when the pole broke and the wagon struck the child, injuring 1t so severly that death ensued sohrtly afterwards. Mir. Hoggs is a brother-in-law of MT. l.. w. Jones of the Herald-Journal office.
 One of the boxes in a muck bar roller broke this morning at the roll ing mill, necessitating the closing down of this department of the big mill for a day or two.
 The Improved Order of Red Men are enjoying a fine banquet at their hall tonight.
 w. T. Kennedy who was delegate to the convention in Montgomery, re- turned home today.
 Miss Katie Gerst returned today from Pratt City, where she has been visiting Mrs. James A. Kirk
 Miss Julia Mitchell is spending sev- eral days with Miss Inman in Ensley.
 Miss Mary Edmundson will enter tain the Young Ladies Thursday Aft ernoon Club tomorrow afternoon at the residence of her sister, Mrs. H. L. Baines.
 Daily rehearsals. are being held for the spectacular children's entertain ment to be given Monday night under the direction of Mrs. Xanpi.
 Mrs. Pearson is spending several days with friends in Birmingham.
 w. W. Leslie of Birmingham has accepted a position, with H. W. Levert.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21

trict This road has not been doing it's full work and enjoying it's full business heretofore. and if it did not improve as it will improve, the coal operators could not have looked to it with so much con fidence as now. The Southern Railway not only reaches most of the large mar kets, but has a barge line on the Missis- sppi that is a great help to the large coal mines it's system.
 ''I enjoyed to the utmost my visit to Kansas City. although I was interviewed by three newspaper men. 1 found hospi- table treatment, and 1 hope Kansas City and Birmingham will be drawn closer to- gether in future"
The age-herald., 1901-03-21

stumps by the pound, instead of cord.
 The Illinois Central Railroad has agents here, buying cedar posts to fence in it's long line, of, road, and persimmon logs have become a merchantable lumber pro- duct This will starve out the possum. and what will the darkey do. then, poor thing Some of these days when droughts increase, we will wish we had preserved our forests. We need forestry laws to stop this ruthless destruction of trees.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
Should Think Before Planting.

From the EufauIa Times.
 The price of cotton lowering in the neighborhood of cents, with a tendency to decrease, should be a warning to the producer not to be too extravagant in planting acreage this season. No matter whether the yield be great or small, the fall price will be fixed on the acres planted-the more acreage the smaller the price Then when the condition of the crop is shown, another price will accord ingly be fixed. It behooves every farmer to look over this condition before he be- gins to plant.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
HuntsvlIIe's New Opera House.

Huntsville, March 20.-(Special. .)-Archi- tect Frank Cox and a number of prom inent business men have begun the or ganization of a company with capital stock of $25,000 to erect an opera house in accordance with MT Cox's plans. Four fifths of the stock has been taken, and no trobule will be experienced in selling the remainder
 It Is very likely that the walls of the old opera house, which are thick and sub stantial, will be used in the new struc- ture. However, the new building will be twenty feet deeper.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
Captain Polk Promoted.

Knoxville, Tenn, March 20.-Captain Lucius Polk of Nashville, Tenn, has been promoted to the rank of brevet-major for gallantry in action at Hilongos Leyte, P. T.. on May 6. 1900. when he was wounded three times severely. He is a grand neph- ew of ex-President Polk and brother of Congressman Rufus K. Polk of Pennsyl- vania. He served In Cuba as a lieutenant of the Fourth Tennessee Volunteers.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
Officers In Trouble.

Fort Worth. Tex. March 2o.-J. l.. Pe- terson and J. M. Cooper. claiming to be officers from North Carolina, are under arrest here charged with Kidnapping. They took charge without a warrant of man named Warwick and for whom reward was offered They had Warwick bound with ropes when Texas officers made the arrest Warwick was held to await or ders from the Governor of North Caro- lima.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
Enterprisine Real Estate Agents.

From the Eufaula Times.
 Some of our real estate men are trying to create new and keep old buyers mov- ing They are doing all they can to stir up the land holder and get new people and business here, which is the idea all should have.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
A TEXAS woNDE .,
HaIl's Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis- covery cures all kidney and bladder troubles. removes gravel. cures diabetes seminal emissions. weak and lame backs rheumatism and all Irregularities of the kidneys and bladder In both men and women, regulates bladder troubles in children. One small bottle in two months treatment and will cure any case above mentioned. Price S.oO. pr. E. ". Hall. sole manufacturer, P. O. Box 629, St. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials. Sold by all druggists.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
Forests Being Depleted.

From the Huntsville Denocrat.
 The rapid depletion of our timber by the cutting down of our grand old forests continues with unabated vigor, and it is only a matter of time, when our old-time massive oaks. poplars, hickories and oth- CT trees will have disappeared. They have cut down all the large red cedars, for which this section was once noted and now they are digging up and selling the
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
Human Interrogation Points.

From the Tuscaloosa Times.
 MT. Wu and Ii Hung Chang are liken- ed to human interrogation points, but if they are any worse than the average newspaper reporter, their condition Is de- plorabie. The latter. after few months of work on daily newspaper feels his mind growing into state of interroga- tive curves which would shock Mir. Wu.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
Laws Should Be Published.

From the Huntsville Democrat
 The act providing for the publication of local laws in county papers passed the House, but failed in the Senate for lack of time. Each county should print these local acts anyhow, because the people should know the laws they live under.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
Preparing for Prosperity.

From the Union Springs Herald.
 The Herald is keeping abreast with the advancement of Union Springs and Is rapidly getting in readiness to properly represent our city as she grows and pros- pers for that new road is bound to help and make the city grow.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
BROOkSIDE.
Baptists are Working To Build a
 Church of Their Own.

Brookside, March 20-(Special.) )-The Baptists have organized a Ladies Aid So- ciety, and are actively at work securing subscriptions for the building of Bap- tist church in Brookside, having been using the Methodist church for past ser vices. Success Is assured.
 A substantial frame structure is being reared in front of the postoffice, which Postmaster Thrasher Is to use for a gen erai merchandise business.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
ARRIVAL AT GIBRALTAR. The Duke and Duchess of York Given
 Warm Reception.

Gibraltar, March 20.-The steamer Op- mir, with the Duke and Duchess of Corn wall and York on board. entered the har- bor about o'clock. All the ships in port had previously been dressed and the royal yacht approached through the fleet. fully manned and with guards of honor, and bands paraded amidst salvos of guns. the
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
Contract for Seventh Cotton Mill Let
 Two Deaths.

Huntsville. March 20-tSpecial.)-The Madison County Spinning Company today awarded a contract to the Butcher Build ing Company of Nashville for the con- struction of Huntsville's seventh cotton mill.
 John c. Parsons of the night police force died tonight of consumption. He was 26 years old and leaves a wife.
 Mrs W. H. Davis, wife of Col. w. H. Davis, of Altheiner. Ark, died today in Morgan County. She was, before her mar riage, Miss Lou Mcdonnell of Hunts vile
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
Seven Months of Happiness.

From the Anniston Star.
 MT. Carnegie sailed for England last week on the St. Louis and said he was looking forward to the pleasantest seven months of his life and the St. Louis Globe-Democrat says: If a sense of generous deeds makes happy thoughts and public appreciation gives pleasure, MT. Carnegie will not be disappointed"
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
GADSDEN.
Street Railway Sold at Public outcry
 To BondhoIders.

Gadsden, March 20. - Special )-The Gadsden and Attalla Union Railway Company was sold today at public autcry to satisfy claims of the bondholders, as the road had forfeited on the interest. There was only one bid and that was for $50, OO0 made by T. s. Kyle in behalf of the bondholders, and the property was knocked down to him. The cars are still being operated by W. P. Lay, the re- ceiyer.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
Mobile .Ala... Dec. 24.. 1sa.

Mobile, Ala, Dec 24, 1899. Dr. E. W. Hall, St Louis, Mo.-Dear Sir: Having tried different doctors and their remedies for several years for back and kidney troubles, l found nothing suc- cessful until taking The Texas Wonder, Halls Great Discovery, and being rapidly cured, the old saying with railroad men Is God bless the man who invented the Pullman sleeping car. but I say God bless the inventor of Halls Texas Won der. Yours truly,
 W. R. CLARK.
 NJ x 0. Railroad, Mobile, Ala
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
Should Do the Job Over

From the Anniston Hot Blast.
 And now Pitchfork Tillman comes for ward with claim to be self-made man. It is easily credible. Pity he cannot try again and see if he could not make bet ter job of it:
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
PRAtr CITY.
Several Items of Interest From the
 Little Mining City.

Pratt City, March 20.-(Special)- W. M. Clark of Selma was in Pratt City today on the lookout for William Camel, colored, an offender in the United States Court, who skipped his bond.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
Notice.
OnPlilSa Al

OpelilSa, Ala, March 15, 1901 Application will be made for a pardon for Gorden L. Meddors. convicted and sentenced in the Criminal Court in Jef- ferson County by Judge Samuel E.. Greene to hard labor six months for petit larceny. TIIOS. J. STEVENS. s-N-3t-thur
The age-herald., 1901-03-21

welcome extended by the ancient and royal city.
 We regard" said the duke, this hearty greeting at our first place of land ing as happy augury for that great mission with which we have been en- trusted by my father. the King, in ful- filment of the wishes of our late beloved sovereign. whose loss the whole world mourns."
The age-herald., 1901-03-21

A very interesting meeting of the Sunday school teachers of the city was held this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Job Going. Miss Alice Hale was present and addressed the meeting Mrs. Lee and Miss Green of Birming- ham were also present
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
WITH THE EDITORS OF
 THE STATE PRESS
Dispense With Sneak Thieves.
Gazette

From the Tuscaloosa Gazette.
 It Is hoped that when the next Legisla- ture is in session there will be some means adopted by which sneak thieves can be kept away from important bills.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21

Miss Irene Ashby is the guest oi MT. and Mrs. A. J. Reilly.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21

Adam Guy and family leave Thurs day for Pennsylvania, where they will make their future home.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21

Mrs. Mary Bridges of Thomas died today at 12 o'clock. The funeral will occur tomorrow at 3 p. m. at the Pratt City Cemetery. Deceased was about 60 years old.
 On account of the indictment weather the meeting of the Tuesday Evening Club did not occur last night.
The age-herald., 1901-03-21

M. & o. Railroad. Mobile, Ala
The age-herald., 1901-03-21
HUNTSVILLE.

w. w. Leslie of Birmingham has accepted a position, with H. W. Levert.
The Florida star., 1901-05-24
Redistricted Florida.

IN redistricting the state so as to pro-
vide for the additional congressman
gained by the last federal census, the
Legislature has been governed by four
considerations: Contiguity of territory,
compactness of territory, approximate
equality in population and approximately
equal division of sea coast in each district.
The first three of these are required by
the IeappOrtiOnment act of congress,
while the last named requisite was born
of a desire TO secure for all the ports
along FlOrida's thirteen hundred miles of
sea coast as large a portion as possible of
the appropriations for river and harbOr
improvement
This has resulted in dividing the state
into three "shOe-string" districts, one
formed by the long strip extending for
three hundred miles west of the Suwan-
nee river, along the north gulf coast,
another of the western half of the penin-
sula and the third of the Florida east
coast. Although some of the opponents
of the plan adopted fought it because
they considered it a division of the state
VI
tions, it is thought the new division is
more satisfactory than any other which
could have been made in state so irreg-
ularly shaped as Flori Ia.
Representative Sparkman will still be
in the first district, and the new second
district will include the home of Repre-
sentative Davis. The third, or West
Florida, district will have to find new
man for congress.
The Florida star., 1901-05-24
Editor Comments on Preacher.

The Tampa Tribune says: sam Jones
has stirred up Waycross and he is now
doing the same thing for Savannah. Why
not Tampa next? Mr.. Jones has pecu-
liar regard for Tampa. He says that ''if
there was ever a people and city headed
for hell, it's Tampa" From a geological
standpoint he thinks the earth's crust Is
thinner at Tampa than most places, and
as a result We have a pretty warm town.
While Mr.. Jones has paid Tampa one un-
profitable visit from the standpoint of the
great success he has had i'll other places,
still We hope he won't despair. Why not
give Tampa and the devil hereabOuts an
other whirl? For despite the hard things
Mr.. Jones says and the hard things other
people say of him, he l. undoubtedly a
man of force and power and Of good in
tents and purposes. There j. no doubt
but that he reaches the minds and hearts
of people no one else can reach. There
il no doubt but that the good he does out
weighs the harm his critics allege To him.
And there l. no doubt bat that IL good a.
Tampa is, she i no better and in fact not
so good as she ought 10 be.
The Florida star., 1901-05-24
TTTUsvILLE. FLA, FRIDAY. MAY "a. 1901.
fMIMs.

Mrs. G. s. Ballou' is treating her house
to a new coat of paint.
Mrs. Gardiner, of LAGRANGE, has been
spending few days with her mother,
Mrs. Day.
Mrs. Beck and Miss Jennie left Mon
day for Jacksonville, where they join
Mr.. Beck. They will make their home
in South Jacksonville for the present.
The series Of meetings begun May 18th
continued until Tuesday night. The con-
were good at all the services
and the interest remained unabated. The
faithful service of Evangelist York and
of the pastor in charge was appreciated
by the people. and the close of the meet
ings brought regret 10 all.
The Florida star., 1901-05-24
SeabOard's Low Rate to Buffalo.

On account Of the Pan-American expo
sitIon, the Seaboard Air Line railway is
selling tickets from stations OH it, lines 10
Buffalo al very low rates This companv
offers the ci.Uice Of two routes. with the
fastest and most convenient schedules
ever enjoyed to Buffalo, either via all
rall route through Richmond and Wash
lngton, or through Portsmouth and Nor
folk thence a delightful sea trip to the
east where connections are made with
the great trunk lines direct to the Rain
bow city. These routes are positively
the most convenient and attractive to
Buffalo, and it will interest and bene-
TIT you to call on Seaboard AIR Line
railway agents before completing ar
rangements for your trip.
The Florida star., 1901-05-24
BITS OF FACT IND GOSSIP.



Portrayed In Brief.
Mr.. j. F. Wooten, of Cocoa, spent a
part of Wednesday and yesterday in III
tusville. =.
. Rev. T. f. York will preach at the
Methodist church next Sunday at -
m. and 7:30 p. m.
The Cherokee club held dance at the
opera house last night, music furnished
for this occasion by the new orchestra.
Capt. Jas. Pritchard is shortly expect
ing to erect new Aermotor windmill
and galvanized steel tower with tank in
same on his premises.
The people of colored town return
many thanks To Sthe white citizens of
this place for fibering the street leading
from town to the camp meeting ground.
Rev. j. A. Hughes was quite i'll the
first of the week, in consequence of
which no services were held at the Pres
byterian church that day. He is now
considerably improved.
Mr.. +. l.. Brady is having repairs made
to his dwelling, which is being attended
TO by Mr.. z. j. Hall. Tax Collector Hall
is having further improvements made in
his cottage by Mr.. Stumpe.
There will he a grand rally at the A.
NJ. f. church Sunday, May Goth, to
which all are invited. The purpose of
this rally is TO raise funds to renew the
seats in the church building.
The grand jury for the spring term of
the circuit court of HillsbOrough county
will 90 down in history as one of the
most remarkable in that county. 1t was
in session just one week, having adjourn
ed Tuesday 1t is remarkable for the
fact that it is the first one organized in
that county that failed to return TO the
court one or more indictments.
A negro named Ed. Mcdonald was ar
rested Tuesday OH the charge of cutting
one of his race, Richard Milton, with a
knife. The preliminary hearing was held
yesterday morning before Judge Penney,
who acted as judge and prosecuting at
tOTney in the absence Of Prosecuting
Attorney Andrews, and Macdonald was
bound over To appear at the August term
of the county court.
The Florida star., 1901-05-24
Ocean Steamship Company.

On your return north take the ocean
trip, it will benefit your health and is
the most pleasant way of travelling. II
interested write the undersigned for full
particulars, sailing dates, etc, via this
most popular and fast route. Reserva-
tions made in advance for you. Three
ships week from Savannah for New
York, leaving Savannah Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays. Little over two
days ocean trip. Persons at any point
on Indian river can have reservations
made and can be supplied with tickets
by applying to f. B. WAGER, agent,
Titusville, Fla.
The Florida star., 1901-05-24
Scholarships Already Filled.

For the benefit of those who may be
preparing TO take the examination for
Peabody scholarships this summer, will
you kindly give notice through your col
umns that all scholarships which were TO
have been filed in Florida this year have
already been filed by the chancellor of
the college.
Chancellor Payne has notified me that
he has awarded three scholarships TO
citizens of Florida who were attending
college at their own expense, it being the
custom to give the preference to such
persons. There being no other vacant
scholarships, no examination will be held
this year.
w. y. SHEATs,
State Supt. of Public Instruction.
Tallahassee, May Goth.
The Florida star., 1901-05-24
SeabOard Train Wrecked.

News reached Columbia, S. c., Tues
day night of the wreck in a washOut of
the Seaboard Air Line vestibuled south
bound train, near North. The engineer
was buried under the engine. Officials
will give no information. 1t is known
that the wreck blocks the track. The
Southern agreed to take the Seaboard
train into Columbia via Fairfax, but
big trestle on that road was washed out
that night. So both the main lines of this
road between Columbia and Florida are
disabled.
The Florida star., 1901-05-24
Cocoa Gun Club.
Cocoa, FLA, May Is
Editor The Florida Star /:

COCOA, FLA, May 10.
Editor The Florida Star:
The Cocoa gun club held very pleas
ant meet on the club grounds Friday, the
18th. There were two events. First, the
silver team cup. won by the Cocoa team
on May day, was shot for by the MEM
bers, the one winning it three times to
become Its owner. Fred Travis won it.
the first time, and Ronald won it yester-
day. The gold medal, won by Frank
Wooten with a score of % out of %, was
again shot for yesterday, and cur little
shure-shot' Wooten captured il again in
the sweepstake shooting. DR.. Hill won
first money in one, and Steve Jones in
the second. The boys are taking lively
interest in trap shooting, and are looking
forward for the big meet on the Titusville
club grounds July 4th. TENDERFooT.
The Florida star., 1901-05-24
Lawsuits Burned Away.
Jacksonville Metropolis.

Jacksonville Metropolis.
Legally, Duval county is in a bad fix.
X. Nj. Call, judge of the Fourth judicial
circuit of Florida, was asked when there
would be a term of the circuit court held
in this city again, and he said that it was
impossible To answer the question, as
there was nothing to proceed with, all
records and court papers having been
burned in the fire of May 3, and nearly
all of the law books in the city.
One of the results of the fire is the
complete wiping out of lawsuits, as a
prominent lawyer said it was utterly i'm
possible to re-establsh some papers.
Since the commencing of the suits the
original litigants had died. and the suits
were proceeded with by others on the
records left by deceased. The dead can
not be brought to life nor the records re-
established from ashes and smoke OF
course, the papers in suits can be drawn
again, where all parties thereto are liv-
ing and familiar with the facts.
The Florida star., 1901-05-24
Amended Road Law.

The following Is the amended road law
for Brevard county which has just been
passed by the legislature:
Section l. That each county commits
sioner's district in the county of Brevard
is hereby made road district. The board
of county commissioners shall elect one
general superintendent or two general
superintendents Of the roads and bridges
Throughout the said county, and shall fix
his or their compensation, whose duties
shall be as set forth in said chapter 4777,
and as may be prescribed by the board OF
county commissioners.
Section 2. That section of said chap
ter 4777 of the laws of Florida be and
the same is hereby amended so as to read
as follows:
Section ). All contracts relating to
road and bridge work shall be let out by
the board of county commissioners of said
county to the lowest bona fide bidders,
the board having the right to reject any
and all bids by a vote of not less than
three members, and such contracts shall
contain specifications a To the location,
class, nature and amount Of work 10 be
performed under them, which shall be
prepared under the supervision Of the
board Of county commissioners; provided,
that if bids are rejected by such vote As
not being satisfactory, or if no bids are
submitted in response to advertisement
therefor, the board Of county commits
sioners may proceed TO have such work
done at such time, in such manner and to
such extent as it may determine to be for
the best interest of the county and within
the limitations of said act, chapter 4777
of the laws of Florida.
The Florida star., 1901-05-24
Appointed Sponsors.

ID. u. Fletcher, commander of the
Florida division of the United Sons of
Confederate Veterans, has appointed as
sponsors for the Florida division at the
reunion at Memphis, Miss Leila c.
Reese, of Pensacola, daughter of Gen.
George Reese, better known now as
Judge Reese, and AS maid of honor Miss
Lizzie w. Frater, also of Pensacola,
daughter of the county treasurer Ar
rangements have been made for the en-
tertainment of the sponsors and maids
of honor and they will be royalty enter
tanned.