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has discovered the secret of the soul which he terms Psychic. This he com pines with magnetic medicines prepared in his own laboratory, making the strong est healing combination known to the world. This wonderful man has so per- fected his method that he now reaches all classes of people, for 1t annihilates space and cures patients at a distance in the privacy of their own homes without the knowledge of any one. If you are in any way sick and will write to Dr. J. M. Peebles, telling him your leading symp- toms, he will, through his psychic power diagnose your case and send you full in- structions free of any charge: no matter what your disease or how Respondent you may feel. there is hope for you. Hundreds of women who suffer the many irregulari- ties common to their sex have been cured through Dr. .Peebles' method after they had been told their cases were incurable. The same can be said of men who were facilitated from early indiscretions. In- digestion, stomach troubles, catarrh, weaknesses of all kinds. and in fact all diseases succumb to this wonderful mans method of healing. Remember. 1t makes no difference how hopeless your case may seem or how many have pronounced 1t tn- curable, Dr. Peebles can help you, and it costs you absolutely nothing to receive his diagnosis and instructions. He also sends you, free of any charge. his grand book which will be of invaluable service to you You also receive a long list of testimonials proving beyond doubt that his method is revolutionizing the art of healing the sick and Respondent. Address Dr. J.. M, Peebles. Department 139. Battle Creek, Mich. Remember. 1t costs you nothing
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
HAD HER "sToPPED.v
rom the syracuse Herald.

From the Syracuse Herald.
 Marjorys .grandmamma is very relig- ionsly inclined-Marjory is not as much so. Accordingly the little lady demurred greatly at being taken to children's s prayer meeting. held at the home of one of her little friends. Grandmamma's offer of whole quarter to spend as she chose carried the day, however, and at the ap- pointed hour there sat Marjory with the other children. looking like an angel with her white frock and yellow curls.
 Grandmamma and the mistress of the house had seats in an adjoining room. One by one the little folks made prayers or related their religious experiences, tell ing how good they were trying to be or were going to be. All-that is, all but Marjory-she sat stock still. "Now. Mar jory," said grandmamma from the next room, 'you say something. like good little girl" Marjory sat immovable for a moment, and then fiopped down on her knees. and the next instant her mortified grandmamma heard in the sweetest of childish trebles:
 "Oh, Lord, I'm something of liar my self, but there are others, and them oth- CTS has got me stopped!.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
ANNISTON HAS A
 : MURDER MYSTERY
Body of King Farmer, RiddIed : With Bullets, Found on the
 Railroad Tracks

Anniston, June 1.--(special.)-A young found dead early this morning on the tracks of the Southern Railroad near Twenty-fifth street, in the southern part of the city.
 , The young man was King Farmer, who lived several miles north of Anniston and conducted a small farm in Alexandria Valley When found the body was bruised in several places and nearly all of the clothing had been torn from 1t. Shot gun wounds were found in the neck and breast, pointing to murder A great deal of mystery surrounds the case. and the officers are hard at work searching for a clue.
 Immediately after the dead and mutil- ated body was found by a clerk in one of the stores here, who was on his way to his place of business. oroner w. M. Franks empannelled a jury, which re- turned a verdict to the effect that it found that Farmer came to his death by being shot with shot gun in the hands of unknown parties or party. and that after the murder the body. was placed on the railroad track and run over by a freight train. As
 The crime was a most dastardly one The murderer, it seems sought to cover up evidences of the crime by placing the body across the tracks, thinking that the train would mutilate the body beyond recognition. Farmer was we'll known in Calhoun County. His father, William Farmer. died about two years ago. His uncle, MT. Ed Farmer, lives in this sec tion.
 How, when or the exact circumstances as to the terrible deed are curtained in a deep mystery. The body of the dead young man now lies at an undertaking es- tablishment, and will probably be buried tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
cHEEsEcLorH COVERED FIELDS.
Success of the New Way of Growing
 Tobacco In Middle Florida.
From the New ork Sun.

From the New ork Sun.
 In middle Florida, where tobacco Is cultivated very extensively, large tracts of land are covered with cheese cloth which, at a distance, presents the appearance of huge tents over the fields. This cheesecloth or bunting, Is first sewn in sections of about half acre each, and then spread over frames on the fields, nine feet high. The sides are also closed in with cheesecloth, making a wall around the field, and doors are placed at regular intervals along each wall.
 ~ The cfieesecloth covering was first adopted to keep the destructive to- bacco worms out of the fields, very much as the mosquito canopy is used over an ordinary bed in New Jersey. The tobacco worm is matched rom eggs deposited on the leaves by a large fly or moth. The old method was to pick off the eggs and worms by hand, as far as possible, but it could not be done thoroughly, and in spite or care and expense quantities of valuable to- bacco had to be abandoned in the field.
 One of the largest growers reasoned that if the bedroom canopy keeps the mosquito from disturbing ones slum- Der, a similar canopy could be used to protect a tobacco field from the fly that produces the tobacco worm The idea has been carried out successfully for the last three years, and this sea son one of the largest tobacco growing companies has ordered million yards of cheesecloth, which is now being spread over some 200 acres of land.
 The cloth was used first to protect the tobacco from worms; that was the only object; but it has been found that it accelerates the growth of the to- bacco, producing thin, silky leaf that has the color and texture of the finest Sumatra tobacco. The stalks grow to the full height of the covering in the field, and on single stalk thirty-hve or forty leaves can be gathered.
 The cost of covering a field with cheesecloth and providing irrigation Is about $350 an acre, and one large com pany, owning 15,000 acres of tobacco land, is engaged in extending It's sys- tenn of shade and irrigation as rapidly as possible.
 Millions of dollars have been paid annually to the Dutch companies in amsterdam for the fine cigar wrappers shipped to the United States. If the work now carried on in Florida can !. be. extended fast enough this country will soon be in position to supply some of the foreign market.
 The temperature under the cheese cloth is from 15 to 20 degrees higher than on the open fields, but when the water is released for irrigating the tobacco the mercury drops at once and 1t is sometimes lower by several de- grees than in the open air.
 It is interesting to note that fine to- bacco grown under cheesecloth in Florida was exhibited at the Paris ex- position of 1900, and this tobacco cap tured the gold medal in competition with Sumatra, Havana and Mexican tobaccos. '
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
THE MARTYREp HEBRON.

From the New York Journal.
 Professor Herron's friends insist that he is a cruelty misunderstood character. Most people. on the contrary, think thar he is just beginning to be understood, or, in other words. found out.
 Dr. Heron is a professional reformer. As such he has had even more than the reformers normal share of bitterness and uncharitableness. No words have been too hard for him to apply to people who have differed from him. But it does not seem to have occurred to him that reformer is under any obligation to set an example himself
 Tn his statement to MT. Le Gallienne Dr. Heron said:
 Love marries us. and as long as our love lasts love will keep us together. We think 1t wrong to obey a law that would
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
Wedding Custonmsof China


swatow, Southern China, April 1o- here for a wedding at which all of the traditional customs peculiar to the south nf Chino will be rigidly adhered to.
 The brids will be the-daughters of an off, cial living 30 miles inland and the bride groom the son of a wealthy Swatow citi- zen. It will be in every sense a "swell' S'odding from the Chinese standpoint
 The bride and the hriGegroom-elect have never seen each oth 1T The match was arranged when they were in their cradles Their parents have willed that they marry and that Is sufficient for them. For two years they have been in suspense us to the date of the wedding. During ail that tine the learned FeDg Shut doc tors who advise the Chinese in every i'm portant undertaking. have been consult- Ing the eracles to learn what date would be most propitious. They have just an- nosnced that the marital contract may be safely closed early in May.
 When the doctors began to confer two years ago tho bride busted herself to make presents for her chosen husband. She has been at work ever since and the gifts she has made now cover two long tables, which are conspicuously displayed in her fathers residence.
 In order to please the family of her prospective husband this Chinese bride has made duplicates of every article, to be presented to his father.
 Two traylike baskets as big as bathtubs and resembling them in shape are filled with gifts, nearly all of her own making There is robe in each. covered vita de- tigns in gold thread, and shoes lined with white embroidered satin and a hat from 'bst red silk. The red silk cloth on which the baske. rests has flowers woven all over it. A canopy has been built over the baskets, profusely adorned with ban nerets of many colors, into which have been traced notices of affection and other fitting sentiments. and surmounting the canopy, the bannerets forming a sort of fence around them. are figures of gallant Chinese knights and ladies, with gilt hair and dazzlin.; robes. Boxes of sweets, hac buttons, and other tokens that have been brought are on the table. and at the rear stands a pair of highly carved bronze vases and two panel scrolls one repre- senting two gods of mirth and the other a fanciful floral scene. The bridegrooms gifts to her are not exhibited, though nat urally they have been already received, and doubtless match her own in profusion and elegi.ace.
 Indeed, the groom seems as much re- joiced oyer the appointment of the day as
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
NEWSPAPER ATTACHED.
Former Senator Pettigrew Will Be In
 Control Hereafter.

Sioux Falls, S. D., June -.-Sheriff Huston at noon served an attachment on the plant of the Sioux Falls Daily Press upon an execution issued today on judg- ments filed last December by former Sem ator Pettigrew, Mrs Pettigrew and Fred w. Pettigrew, a brother of the ex-Sen- ator, for sums aggregating about $60,000. This means the reorganization of the stan of the paper, and that in future 1t will be under the personal control of for mer Senator Pettigrew. The action to- day will not interfere with the publica- tion of the paper.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02

Capt. T. O. Mcdonald has secured a half interest in the White Swan Laundry. and the facilities of this popular estab- lishment will be at once increased. The latest approved machinery will be in stalled and the White Swan will be pre- pared to handle an unlimited amount of business
 Captain Mcdonald Is one of BIrming- hams most highly esteemed and progress sive citizens. As captain of police and later as chief of police he made a fine reputation He is thorough business man aud his large personal following will Insure great prosperity to the White Swan.
 MT. Stafford, the former exclusive pro- prietor, will continue to devote himself to tho active office management. @.*
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
sao APIECE FOR AGENT STAMPS From the New York Sun.


 The misprinted new Pan-American two cent postage stamps in which the engine in the center appears upside down are exciting philantelists in Brooklyn. Off the defective stamps a sheet of hundred came to the Brooklyn office and they were sold without the defect being noticed Their price has since gone up by leaps and bounds. A number went for s5 and others for BIO and $15. John II. Walsh, as- sistant superintendent of the board of ed ucation, has five of the stamps and is re- ported to haverefused ss0 apiece for them This is probably the highest price yet quoted. Other sheets of the defective stanps are turning up in different parts of tho country. Stamp dealers are not anxious to acquire the new specimens" until their total number Is pretty definite ly known. since their value depends en- tirely on their relative scarcity. The last time an inversion was found on United States stamps was on the revenue issue of twenty-two years ago. These are now selling at s25,
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
The Public Debt.

Washington, June 1.-The monthly state- ment of the public debt issued by the Treasury Department, shows that at the close of business May 31 1901 the debt. less cash in the treasury, amounted to $1 ,062, ,476, ,494 which Is decrease for the month of S10, 0,26S,762.
 This decrease is largely accounted for by the purchase of bonds for the sinking fund and the decrease in cash on hand.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
Hereditary Trait.
oltin,ore American

From the Baltimore American.
 We bought little Percival some pretty new, shoes.'' said the proud mamma, "and the dear little darling was so fond of them that he insisted on sleeping with them on."
 '.Ah. yes." observed the sarcastic uncle. That shows that he inherits at least one of his fathers characteristics"
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
i. CIVIL SERVICE.
Examinations Will Be Held In This
 City July Next.

A civil service examination will be held in Birmingham on July 8. The examina- tion will consist of spelling, fractional arithmetic. letter writing, penmanship. copying from plain copy and elementary physics pertaining to gauging. The ex- animation will be open to all citizens of the United States. Those who desire to compete should apply to the United States Civil Service Commission, Washington; D. C., for a copy of the Manual of Exam nations and form 101.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
A Doubtful Code of Morals.

From the Washington Star.
 'T never take advantage of anybody who is not ready to take advantage of some one else," said the Wall street man. ipulator.
 '.Shake hands, said the stranger impul- sively. Those are my sentiments pre- cissiy. I'm groom goods man."
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
s2.oo-RounD lrRIP-s2.oo.
Birmingham to chattanoosa and Re.
 turn; Monday, June 8.

The Alabama Great Southern will cper ate special excursion Birmingham 10 Chattanooga and return Monday. June .. Train will leave Birmingham s:so .. n- Monday, June g. returning leave Chafta- nooga Tuesday evening, June at D. n. Round trip rate from Birmingham a
 For particulars ana other information. address or call at passenger office, 3o1o First avenue, Birmingham. Ala, phone e17. 5-2e-ot
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mr.. wInsIow's Soothing Syrup.

inc best remedy for DIARRIOEA. Sold bv druggists in every part of the world
 Ra sure and ask for Mrs. Winsiow soothinx Syrup" and-take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their cHiI ,DREN WHILE .rEETHING. with PERFEcT sUCCESS. aIt, BOOTHS the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. ALI.AYS aI, PAIN. CURES WIND COLO. and .s Twenty-Five cents bottle
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
Lincoln Monument.

Evansville, Ind, June 1.-The monu- ment to be erected over the grave of the mother of Abraham Lincoln at Lincoln City, Spencer County, has arrived and will be put up at once. The unveiling will be marked with elaborate ceremony, and the state officials will be present.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
The Best ThIna coIns.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 "Ahr' exclaimed Mrs. Pepprey. whom MT. siocum had been entertaining with insane conundrums. that reminds nc Of the best thing soing.v
 What's thatr' he asked
 "A man who has stayed too iong.~
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
Immense Ice FIoes.

st. Johns, N. F., June 1.-The Allan Line steamer sciilian from Glasgow. which arrived here today reports inn mense ice foes 200 miles off the coast drifting south into the track of trans-at- lantic shipping.
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Neglected vaior.

From the Washington Star.
 Sometimes brave men arc forgotten and left without reward" remarked the sol- 0ier.
 That's right answered the everyday citizen You never hear of a base ball umpire getting any medals"
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
Signal Officer Nunwoody.

Washington, June 1.-Col. H. H. Nun woody of the signal corps. recently re- lieved from duty as chief signal officer at Savannah, has arrived in this city, and will act as chief signal officer of the army during the absence of General Greedy in the Philippines.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
Advanced Wages.

Youngstown, O., June 1.-The Republic Iron and Steel Company today voluntar- fly advanced the wages of all the com mon laborers at its Brown Bonnell and Valley plants in this city 10 cents per day. The advance affects 800 men and begins at once
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FOR SALE

Owing to removal: One handsome rosewood cabinet, carved and inlaid with pearl; prize winner at St. Louis and Cincinnati expositions. Also one elegant parlor suit and bric.a-brac.
 Mrs. s. Steiner, 6-2-3t 24O6 9th Ave.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
School Very Attractive.

From the Indianapolis News.
 "Natalie,~do you like to go to school?" "Oh, yes, papa; I just love to 50 to school"
 What do you like best?" ''Oh gymnasium and recess"
The age-herald., 1901-06-02

Have your cuts for advertising and other purposes made by Tho Age-fier- aid Engraving Company. It's work Is artistic and its prices moderate. Age Herald Building
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Saying a Lot.
From Puck.

From Puck.
 English sport--old Mccofries was con sidered a clever. pugilist in his day. wasn't he?
 American Sport--I should say SO. Why, he was one of the cleverest pugilists that ever stepped behind a bari
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Forecast for Alabama

Washington, June 1.-Following is the forecast for Alabama: Fair Sunday and Monday; variable winds.
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wnArHrH WIND R FALL

Highest temperature SOP; lowest sos; average H.s.
 BEN M. JACOBS, Station Agent, U. S. Weather Bureau.
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somewhere in his consciousness the ideas which he puts together to form con- nected whole. Creative talent, of what ever grade, -is in the last analysis, only the power of arrangement; there is noth- ing new under the sun. I was the more firmly impressed with this thought after I had interviewed half a dozen old wom- en and a genuine >"conjure doctor;;" for I discovered that the brilliant touches, due. had thought, to my own imagina- tion were after all but dormant ideas, lodged in my childish mind by old Aunt This and old Uncle That, and awaiting only the spur of imagination to bring them again to the surface. For instance, In the story, "Hot-F'oot Hannibal there figures a=Sonjnre doll with pepper feet Those pepper feet I regarded as percu- liarly my own--a purely original crea- ton. heard only the other day in North Carolina of the consternation struck to the heart of certain dark individual, upon finding upon the doorstep a rabbits foot-a good omen in itself perhaps-to which a malign influence had been inn parted by tying to one end of it, in the form of a cross, two small pods of red pepper.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
So.65
Refrigerator

We expect another car of Refrigerat- ors and Ice Boxes to arrive by June 3d. so we urge that you do not delay seeing them, as they go quickly. Tn public has learned that our Refrigerators are the best in many respects. All Things galvanized iron, which will not rust; packing perfect non-conductor. Guar anteed to be the best ice-saying and food preserving refrigerator on the market
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Pure blood is necessary to enjoy perfect health. Hoods Sarsaparilla insures both.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham, June 1. Local observations during the "A hours ending p. m., Central time:
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if there were a romance behind the en- gaRement. He is here now, arranging for a "stags' dinner to the comprndore and his friends. It will be given in ono of the temples. Last night the priests of that establishment recruited a native band. consisting of a gong, cymbsls, a flute and reed horn to lead them to another temple, where they carried a large box containing bundles of copper cash many packs of fre-crackers and sundry tokens wrapped in red and gold paper, to win the favor of the presiding idol there and thus induce him perhaps to accept an invitation to attend the dinner The band well earned the price of its hire in the procession to the temple and drew along a tremendous crowd of townsfolk behind the priests.
 There was a most ceremonious welcome to the visitors by the priests of the seo- ond temple, who took charge of the box of offerings and stood graciously by while the visitors extended the invitation to the idol. When one of the visiting priests was asked if he thought the idol would come to dinner, he replied, with a smile of in- nocence. Well, we did our part in in- viting him."
 After the dinner and the return of the groom to his home the brides gifts will be carried to him Properly they should be carried all the way by coolies who VIII be expected to tramp with the bride in a covered chair to the groom's house on the wedding day If bride and bridegroom re- sided in the same settlement this custom would doubtless be followed, but with 30 miles between them over stretch or country in which there are persons who love pretty things and whose respect for the rights of private property Is none too scrupulous, the gifts probably will be snugly packed and shipped by safe con- yeyance to the house of some friend of the brides family residing in the bride groom's town, and there arranged suita- bly, for personal delivery. The same friend will be asked to provide resting place for the bride just before the wed- ding day, and from his home to the bride eroom's her chair will be carried.
 A first meeting between the bride and groom is supposed to occur when she reaches his house and Is ushered into a room filled with his relatives. Custom in this respect Is not uniform. There is sometimes a ceremony that passes for an exchange of vows at the family altarj sometimes the bride is led to a room apart from that in which the guests are assem- bled. and the wedding feast Is served thero to herself and the groom alone; there are places where it is the custom to place her on sort of divan, where she must sit for three days to receive her husbands relatives. Whatever the pro- ceeding, when it ends she owes to the husbands parents as complete obedience as if she were their own daughter, and her submission to them continues as long as they live. Daughters brought into her own household in turn will in the same way listen to her declining years.
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CURED BY A
 MIGHTY POWER

nc oeCTct or tHc ouuI CoHlpIneu WItn Magnetic Medicine By a Method Originated By pr. J. M. Peebles,
 the Grand Old Man of Battle
 Creek, Mick., Cures So-
 Called lncurabIe
 Diseases.
 |, The phenomenal cures made by pr. J. M. Peebles, the eminent scientist of Bat tie Creek. Mich, have astonished physi- clans and scientists throughout the world, for in marvellous manner he dispels all diseases and gives permanent health, vigor and strength to all who desire 1t. His work Is indeed blessed and wonderful. His power comes from the fact that he
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Exactly like cut. Full size and fitted with the best spring free. Two cars oi Folding Beds to be on floor by June 3d All prices and styles. Don't miss see ing them.