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The age-herald., 1901-03-27
RURAL DELIVERY.
Congressman Richardson Trying Tc
 Establish Route In Madison.

Huntsville, March 26.-(Special)-Judg Richardson, Congressman from this dis trict; T. W. Pratt and Frank J. Thomp- son, president and secretary of the Cham Der of Commerce, will go to Washing ton within the next few days with view of having the rural free mail delivery service extended to Madison County. Judge Richardson is now in correspond ence with the postal department relative to the matter and is very much encour- aged by the prospects of success. The two requirements of good roads and the number of people to be benefited by the service will easily be met as this Coun- ty has better roads and a larger popu- lation than any other in Alabama north of Jefferson
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
DR. MELTON BUYS
 GIRLS COLLEGE
Tuscaloosa is Happy Over the PurchaSe-Hon w. C. Jem-
 iSoa Cannot Live

Tuscaloosa, March 26-(Special. )-Dr. W. F, Melton has purchased from the trustees the Tuscaloosa Female. College. Dr. Melton was negotiating with the trustees for some time, but was unwilling to pay the amount due by the trustees to Mrs. Alonzo Hill for the property. An agreement was finally reached and pr. Melton has become the sole owner of the college and the vacant lot on the north of the college building. It is a source of much qualification to the people of Tus- caloosa to know that pr. Melton will continue to be at the head of this institu- tion of learning. He stated to your cor respondent last night that he would, dur ing the summer months, make number of improvements on the college, adding a second story to the music hall and divid- ing the same into an art studio, gym nasium and sewing room. Dr. Melton will also put in about a dozen new pianos. When 1t was announced in the college yesterday morning that pr. Melton had purchased the college, there was spon- taneous applause from the pupils.
 Col. W. ". Brandon has accepted an in- vitation to make the presentation speech to the Confederate Veterans when the Daughters of the Confederacy will pre- sent them with crosses of honor on the 26th of April. Colonel Brandon Is ever eloquent, and with such an inspiration as he will have on that occasion, 1t goes without saying that his effort will be most felicitous one.
 The stores, saloons and business houses of Tuscaloosa, with only two or three exceptions. are now closed every day from 10 to Il o'clock on account of the re- vival that Is in progress at the Metho- dist church. A great deal of interest has been manifested in the meeting, and 1t will continue throughout this week. Dr. B. F. Frazer of Atlanta Is conducting the revival
 Invitations have been received in this place to the marriage of Miss Narcissa Pillow Martin to Lieut.. Russell Potter Reeder. U. s. A., on April 10, at 1 o'clock. Christ's church. The bride Is sister of Mrs. James J. Mayf1eld of this place, and on her visits to this place has been great ly admired. 'n'
 A message from Galveston received this morning states that Hon. w. c. Jemison can live not over twenty-four hours The deepest sympathy Is felt for him and his family.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
OBSCENE LITERATURE.
Illinois Representative Introduces a
 Bill to Stop Certain Papers.

Springfield, H., March 26.-Representa- tive Kelly today introduced a bill aimed at sensational and obscene literature, as follows:
 ''It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale or to print or pub fish or to bring into the State for the purpose of selling, giving away or other wise disposing of any paper, book, peri odical pamphlet or magazine. the chief feature or character of which is the dis play of crimes or the acts or pictures of criminals, desperadoes or of men or wo- men in lewd or unbecoming positions or improper dress. Any person guilty of a violation of this act shall be fined not less than $10 nor more than $100."
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Nominees Can Be Trusted.

From the Anniston Hot Blast. The constitutional convention will be composed of good men from all walks of life. who have no interest apart from the great body of the people. A bad con- stitution would hurt it's makers as badly as anybody else, and therefore they could stitution. In addition to this they will have sense enough to know that the peo- pie will vote against bad constitution should the convention present one to them for their verdict The people may trust the men who have been nominated to do right
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Legislature Has Too Many Sessions

From the Talladega News-Reporter.
 We notice that some of our exchanges contend, in the intesrests of the people, and for the enhancement of Alabama $ property revival now being launched, that our Legislature should meet every four, instead of two years. as is statutory. If the sittings of the late honorable body, who had about as much respect for the welfare of the people as the devil has for holy water. are a criterion, the hiatus between assembly terms should certainly be heightened into four years, and then extended longer if necessary.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Should Be an Object Lesson.

From the Cullman Tribune-Gazetta.
 From press reports in various direc- tions 1t appears that the proposed con- stitutional convention will have a fine personnel The majority of the selected delegates are men of good ability, stand ing and reputation.
 It is to be hoped that the record (and the popular verdict thereon) of the re- cent Assembly will be an object lesson to the convention to be conservative in what it does as well as what it leaves un- done
 As the future prosperity of the State and it's citizens will in a great measure depend upon it's constitutional safeguards, there should be no ambiguity in its pro-
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Free Coinage of Silver.

London, March 26.-The Indian Secreta- ry Lord George Hamilton, in the House of Commons today said the government had no intention of again considering proposals for the free coinage of silver in India. The coinage last year was six teen crorers, nearly as much the high est free coinage year, 1S77-B.
 Gerald Balfour, president of the Board of Trade, declared that no steps had been taken to call an international bimetallic conference.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Supreme Court of Ohio Puts
 Foot on the Scheme
PLAN ID CATCH THE UNWARY
The Opinion Says 1t Is a Business By Which Some Persons are Bound To Gain at the Expense of
 Others.

Columbus, O., March 26.-The Supreme Court today dealt death blow to the so-called debenture business in Ohio. In ten quo warranto proceedings brought by the Attorney General against the Inter- state Investment Company of Cincinnati, the court entered judgment of custer. The decision is based upon the finding of the methods employed by the deben- ture- companies as those of a lottery; that they are. Fraudulent contrary to public policy and unlawful. Five of the six judges concur in the judgment, and the sixth, Judge Shauck, does not dissent.
 Assistant Attorney General Todd who has had charge of the case for the State, said today that in his belief the nine de- benture companies of Ohio will attempt to do no further business. Applications for receivers for most of them have al ready been made. The companies aggre- gate deposits in the State treasury now amount to $590 GOO. According to their own reports, the aggregate liabilities to de- benture approximate $5,00O,000.
 The syllabus of the Supreme Court in the case is as follows:
 Contracts of investment security, de- bentures or certificates which, by the de- vice of numeral apart may be called in and redeemed at any period before they would regularly accumulate a credit in the reserve fund equal to the stipulated endowment value, and otherwise giving unequal advantages to the certificate holders, contain the clements of chance, and prospects constituting lottery are unlawful
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Action, Money and Enterprise.

From the Cullman Tribune-Gazette.
 Harmonious action, money and spirit of enterprise is what it takes to build a city It is just as important for men who lead the work to be in harmony with the people as 1t is for the people to up- hold and sustain them in the advance ment. Doing public business behind barred doors is a big mistake in any di- rection, as public enterprises belong to way the cat hops, anyway.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
HUNTSVILLE.
Steps are Being Taken to Have the
 Encampment There.

Huntsville, March .-(SpeciaD-Repre- sentative John H. Wallace, Jr., who Is, in behalf of the business men of this city agitating the matter of locating the encampment of state troops in Huntsville this summer, has received a letter from Adjutant-General W. W. Brandon, in which he says the claims of Huntsville will receive serious consideration.
 The State encampment has never been held here and the Huntsville merchants and business men will make a great effort to get 1t this year.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Editor Wants carneeie's Job.

From the Pratt City Herald.
 An exchange is responsible for the state ment that Carnegie says he always want ed to be a newspaper man. That's easy fixed, Andrew. We are willing to swap jobs with you, even up Just cable us when you want us to turn over the paste pot, shears and tripod.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Didn't Know What Else To Do.

From the Enterprise Weekly.
 The last Legislature has our sympathy Every law has already been enacted that the human mind can conceive. and the pood fellows just didn't know what else to do. except to frolie about and pass laws, for the Goverenor to veto. We shall insist that the next Legislature convene, draw its pay and be dismissed instanter. as there are enough laws already to last three generations. Stop cussing the leg isative laddies, if you please.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
New Railroad Being Graded.

From the Berry Recorder.
 We have information that the work of grading the Canton, Aberdeen and Nash vile Railroad west from Winfield was begun one day last week, and that the contract for grading twelve miles of the road northeast from West Point Miss, has beea let and that work will be com menced there in a few days.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Marriaae in Huntsville.

Huntsville. March 6-(SpeciaD-John Baily, we'll known young saw mill man, and Miss Ora Culpeper. daughter of Rev. J. B. Culpeper, were quietly married Sun day evening at the home of the bride in East Huntsville. Rev Berry Copeland, pastor of the Cumberland Church, per- formed the ceremony. s,
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
THE MODERN WAY

Comments itself to the well informed to do pleasantly and effectually what was formerly done In the orudest manner and disagreealy as we'll. To clense the system and break up colds, headaches, and levers without unpleasant after effects. use the delightful liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs. Made by California Fig Syrup Co
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Plain, Direct, Unequivocal.

From the Clayton Record.
 The platform is a plain, direct, unequiv- ocal statement that cant be improved upon nor misconstrued It is fine.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
GREGORY APPOINTED.
Citizen of Scottsboro Appointed Back
 Tax Commissioner.

Scottsboro March 26.-(Special)-J. H. Gregory has received the appointment of back tax commissioner for Jackson County. Under the new law the commis- sioner will give bond in the sum of 5000 and is made to the State back tax Com missioner.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
ALI Home Print Now.

From the Enterprise Weekly.
 We have commenced an all-home print and now we are doomed to trudge away at the case while the average patent out side brethren languish in the shade by the sparkling summer brook, and lazily lash the silvery Dream against the cool sand bank. We always thought we had a soft place in the top of our head, and now we know it. But it is too late, too late.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Time for a New Constitution.
the Coosa Argus

From the Coosa Argus
 The time has arrived for a new consti- tuton and with the mapterial that has been selected to frame it, the white vot- CTS should leave nothing undone to place us where white supremacy is above all things else
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
SPECIAL RATES
To New Orleans Via Alabama Great
 Southern Railroad.

Account General Missionary Conference M E Church. South, the Alabama Great Southern Railroad will sell round trip tickets to New Orleans at rate of one fare. Tickets on sale April 22 23, 24 final limit May g. 1901.
 Information and particulars cheerfully furnished on application.
 J. c. LUSK, T. P. A.. 2019 First Ave, Birmingham Ala
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Steamer Asore.

Mobile, Ala, March 26-The American schooner, George w. Walford, Captain Weathers, from Belize, running in the Jamaica and British Honduras fruit trade, has gone ashore on Sand Island, outside Mobile bar, and Is reported a to- tai loss. The crew got ashore safely.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Some of Leiqhton's Needs

From the Leighton News.
 Leighton needs a blaming mill brick yard, coal and ice dealer, night mails and street lights. and it is only a question of a short time until we shall have them.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Fourteen New Houses.

From the Florence Times
 The Bellamy blaming mills are now fur nishing lumber for fourteen new houses under construction in Florence, old town and new. This looks like progress.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Work On ochre Mine.

From the Jackson South Alabamian.
 Work at the ochre mine is progressing nicely. The shaft now being sunk will probably reach the mineral this after noon unless delayed by water and work on another shaft will begin Monday.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
NOTICE l!

The Birmingham Loan Go. has moved to 1l6 North 2Oth street, two doors below the old stand. where they will be glad to see their old friends.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Corners Cannot Be Prevented

London, March 26-A. J. Balfour, the government leader in the House of Com mons, today said he saw no prospect of the United States. Great Britain and the continental governments negotiating to prevent corners in grain or gamblers from manipulating the price of grain.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27

visions that will admit of such construc- ton as to encourage legislation or en- terprises prejudicial to public welfare, or countenance lobbying for personal in- terests.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
WITH THE EDITORS OF
 THE STATE PRESS
Strong Platform.

From the Sylacauga Enterprise.
 The platform adopted at Montgomery Tuesday was a very strong one, and gives general satisfaction.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
SPECIAL ONE-WAY.
Second Class coIonists' Excursion To
 California.

The Alabama Great Southern Railroad will sell one-way second class colonists' tickets to San Francisco. Los Angeles. San Diego and intermediate points, from Birmingham, Ala. at the rate of s3O 3S Dates of sale March 4, Il, IS, 25. April 1, 8. 15, 22 29. 1901 Particulars and inforna- ton cheerfully furnished on application. J. c. LJSK, Travelling Passenger Agent,
 2-27-tf 2019 First avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
and Night 1WAuUU OV
Charles H. Yale's for ever and ever DEVILS AUCTION
 E,o,,, o notr, ,,oipf nf xyiauy
From a new point of view. NEW THIS YEAR.

Specialties-Irene and Zaza, Broth CTS Leando, Clements Sisters, Katherine Hanes, Sidonia Troupe, Richard T. Brown. Special Features-The Dance of the Elements. the New Electrical Sensation, the Musical Dolls, the Danse Grotesque, the Chinese Ballet.
 Scenic Etfects-The Caverns of the Evil One; the Beautiful Valley of An doche, ''The Castle Insomnia" The Floral Palace and the Beautiful Trans formation.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
TEXAS woNDE..
liaII,a oreat plscovery.

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 or the kidneys and bladder in both men ana women. regulates bladder troubles In children. One small bottle in two months treatment, and will cure any case above mentioned. Price $i.0O. Dr. E. w. Hall, sole manufacturer. P. O. Box 62s, St Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials. Sold by all 1~lggists vf
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Mobile Ala. Dec. 24. 1899.

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 found nothing sue 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 l say God bless the inventor of Halls Texas Won der" Yours truly
 W. R. CLARK,
 M & O. Railroad, Mobile, Ala.
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Investment Securities.

Contracts of investment security de- bentures of which cannot reasonably be expected to accumulate a sufficient re- serve fund to equal the stipulated endow- ment values within the stated period without aid from lapses of appropriation from premiums on new business, are fraudulent, contrary to public policy and unls wful."
 A comprehensive review of the courts reasons for reaching its conclusion that the business of the debenture companies is fraudulent is presented in the opinion prepared by Judge Davis. The court says:
 "The question here is not whether the promoters of the defendant company have Intentionally devised a scheme to misead and defraud but whether that is the ef- feet of it. The promoters and the invest ors may be self-deluded or satisfied to take the chance, but that does not alter the character of the statement. The com- pany is misusng it's corporate privileges in such a way as to be public abuse, the writ must issue, regardless of the in tent
The age-herald., 1901-03-27
Endowment Certificates.

An inspection of the different classes of accumulative endowment certificates issued by the defendant dicloses that in none of them does a certificate absolutely and certainly mature within any fixed and definite period, yet the certificates all so drawn as to create the execu- tion and to make it appear that they will mature in a period of 120 months. With all the light which we have received from council and other sources we have been unable to pursuade ourselves that the credit to any of these classes of certif1- cates in the reserve fund or the reserve and Tontine funds, will equal the endow- ment value within the stipulated periods without the aid of lapses or the appor- tionment of funds derived from new bus mess. Indeed, it is almost self-evident that with 75 or 80 per cent of the prem iums received consumed in expenses and monthly redemptions, the reserve credits counld not equal the endowment value in several times, the periods stipulated. In other words. 20 or 25 per cent of the premius with its interest earnings alone and unaided by lapses, the appropria- ton of money from premiums received from new business will not sufficiently accumulate to equal the represented en- dowment value in the stipuated period. A scheme which can succeed only by lapses is manifestly a scheme which will enrich some at the expense of others. The percentages of lapses varies with differ ent companies and at different times with the same company Shall this fallacious and uncertain element, which has thus been In so large a measure eliminated from legitimate business methods, be en- couraged to reappear and to delude the inexperienced and the unwary? We can not conceive it to be our duty to lend such encouragement"
The age-herald., 1901-03-27

Call for Alabama Brewing Company's "Extra Pale" and Standard" Beers. On tap or in bottles. Phone 1928
The Dolores star., 1901-06-28
POSTMASTER" RAIN.
The wsy the Stage Rainmaker Brings II
and Disposes Of II.

The Way the Stage Rainmaker Brings It
and Diaposes Of 1t.
Many who have witnessed the per-
fOrmance Of ''The Village Postmaster
In tile Great Northern theater have
wondered how 1t was possible to turn
reai water on the stage in the first act
without completely flooding the the
ater and the dressing rooms and all
the people who failed to run away in
time says the Chicago Chronicle. The
rain storm is manufactured by n very
simple device and, while about ten
barrels of water falls during the
storm, there is no flood, and every
thing Is SO well arranged that none Of
the performers gets even damp unless
some accident occurs.
Two perforated iron pipes reaching
entirely across the stage are concealed
in tho flies; where they take up little
room, one about six feet behind the
other. When the signal is given for
the storm the water is turned on and
pOurs down upon the stage. From
the front it looks as though the entire
stage We're deluged. Behind the
scenes. however. 1t can be seen that
the water is coming down in two
streams. OnloOkers see Frank Nor
daunt, the village postmaster, standing
in the rain, and they wonder how he
dries his costume to use 1t for another
act. In reality Mr.. Mordaunt is stand
ing between two lines of rain" and
does not get wet Mt all, although he
occasionally puts his umbrella under
the falling water In order to heighten
the realistic effect.
The water falls upon n big rubber
blanket which is lying on the stage Mt
the opening Of the act. In the center
Of this blanket is brass funnel lead
ing through n hole in the stage to an
outlet below. The moment the eur
tain falls n dozen stage hands seize the
blanket and lift up the corners, so
that the water is drained off very
quickly. The stage is left perfectly
dry and 1t takes only about two min
utes longer to set the next scene than
1t would under ordinary circumstances.
A rain storm was first successfully
Initiated in this country when 1.-The
Village Postmaster" was produced.
The effect had been obtained in Euro
pean theaters before, but only by de-
luging the stage and all the members
of the company, process that made
the stage rain storm both unpopular
and unprofitable.
The Dolores star., 1901-06-28
EAT ou,N,nE BY THE OUNCE.
Residents Along the Mexican Coast Com
sume Vast Quantities.

Residents Along the Mexican Coast Com
sumo Vast Quantities.
''The quantity of quinine taken by
foreigners ON the southeastern coast Of
Mexico Is something Incredible" said
resident of this city who is interest
ed III coffee culture In the sister re-
public. ''Ihere is general belief
among the Americans and English all
through that region that the drug Is
necessary for the preservation of life.
and tliey keep full of it from one year j
end to another
.Tliey generally keep the stuff in
rubber tobacco pouches, to protect 1t
from perspiration. and when they feel
like taking dose they dig in, with
one of those spatulated knives thar
they all carry and swallow as much
as they see fit. AS they go entirely by
guess it Is hard to say how much will
be taken in the course of n day, hut
have weighed the amount that can be
lifted on the ordinary knife blade and
found 1t to range between twenty-five
and fifty grains. You see, quinine is
as cOmpressible as cotton, and two
wads of it that look about the same
size will vary 100 per cent. in weight.
One would suppose, as a matter OF
course, that such enormous quantities
of the drug would produce an intcl-
erablc ringing in the head, but. strange
to say, they do nothing of the kind.
The average white man down there
who keeps under the influence all the
time experiences nothing excep. n
Slight feeling of exhiliaration-at least
SO 1 was assured by dozens Of
habitues. Whether the use of the stuff
is of any real benefit is something am
skeptical about. never took n grain
of 1t myself, and 1 was the only man
on our plantation who didn't have n
touch of fever."-New Orleans Times
Democrat.