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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-09-05
fay Of Lochleven sstray that evening

fay Of Lochleven sstray that even;ns
long ago on the banks of the Cumss.
sang with a strange sentiment, az
one who made an invocation; then,
at the moment had finished the last
verse, I saw her bend quickly to the
movement of the vesel. A voice MUIR
INJURED: 'Adieu-Sapho." and body
fell into the water.
sprang up-the boats were
launched, but the waves quickly
closed over her, and the sea jealousy
guarded it's fancee.
They wrote to her father: Your
daughter was drowned by accident
in going from Naples to Civita-Vec-
chia," but the next day l heard an
old italian sailor say, in low voice,
shaking his head: "An accident! A
fine story! She had eyes green like
the sea; all such end their lives so;
the wind always carries them away"
And I thought of the story of the
Arab and of the three sisters who
journeyed far. Perhaps the daughter
of Albion, herself, became flower Of
the sea, and travels also upon the
waves in an eternal search for the
lover far away
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-09-05
VOL. XII.
A PROTEST..

rrh.,e are the names, the pretty names,
The names we used to know,
The sweetly simple girlish names, -
We knew so long ago?
There are no Marys any more.
In this enlightened age,
The old names never used to-day,
"Marie" is all the rage.
The Kitties are all "Kathyrines
In this late age and day;
There are no Mamies any more.
For "Mayme' is the way;
The Fannies are all "Fanys' now
The girls we used to know
Named Alice have all changed their names
Since "Alys" is the go.
The Pearls have gone to join the rest.
For "Pyrle" is up to date,
The Helens spell 1t "Helyn' now,
For it is very late,
The Ediths are all "Edyths" now,
And much as we may rue,
The girls named Lille have gone Ger.
They spell it ''Lyly' too.
O. syrls, pray tell me why you do
This sylly, sylly, thyng.
Yf We should ynto dayly lyfe,
Thys kynd of spellyng bryng.
Confusyon would be ryfe yndeed,
We'd lose our Els and rs,
Yn keeping track of spellyng whych
Us very much too KS.
Bismarck Tribune.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-09-05
Dynamite Batterie. Abandoned.

Secretary Root has authorized the
abandonment of the so-called pneu-
matte dynamite gun batteries in ac-
cordance with the recommendation of
the board of ordnance and fortifca-
tions. The action is no surprise to
army officers who are familiar with
the system, which was the invention
of retired officer. Capt. f. L. Zalins-
ky. formerly of the artillery. One
battery is located near New York and
the other in San Francisco. None of
the guns have ever thrown dynamite,
and it has always been a question
whether the shells thrown by pneu-
matte propelling force can be con-
trolled by the gunners. The tests on
board the Vesuvius, which had three
tubes with which this system is used,
showed that the method was in all
respects failure. The board found it
was not worth while spending any
more money on the batteries or to
build new guns, or to keep in repair
those already in the service. The
board was unanimous in these conclu-
sions on this subject.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-09-05
BIGGEST IN THE WORLD.
Monster Objects, Animate and Imam.
innate, That Are Attracting
Attention.

Those were poor and restricted days
when men could count only seven Won
ders of the world.
The man who should attempt to
count up the worlds wonders to-day
would have to be a mathema tician, in
addition to many other things, says
the New York World.
Consider only the point of size. The
world abounds in monster objects,
both animate and inanimate, each OF
which may legitimately be called a
"wonder."
There is, for instance, the biggest
diamond in the world. This is the
great Gobind gem, which weighs near
ly $50 carats, is as big as an average
inkstand and worth about $450,0O0.
Three murders and countless in ntrigues
and robberies have had it for their
object. 1t now belongs to the rajah
of Futtehpore.
The biggest man in the world is
Brenni, the Swiss giant. There are
several Swiss giants, but Brenni over
tops them all with his height of nine
feet seven inches, and he is big man
in proportion. His clothes cost him
S75 per suit, and he cannot get into an
ordinary railway carriage.
The hugest steamboat afloat just
now is the Celtic. Her coal bunkers
alone would hold a regiment, and she
makes the Atlantic passage no more
than a ferry ride.
Among living things the most vast
is whale called the rorqual, which
reaches the length of 100 feet when
it grows up, and has teeth longer than
mans leg. 1t measures 40 feet
around the place where its waistcoat
would be if it had one, and it can
move through the water at the rate OF
40 miles an hour. 1t gets through
about a ton of fish and other food per
day when in robust health, to say
nothing of a seal or two.
There is book called the ''Worthy
Bible" which is the biggest thing OF
the book kind in one volume ever yet
, produced. It is ten feet square and
two feet thick, and contains 10000
| ma pes
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-09-05
A Proposal Forty Years Ago.

A wealthy Glasgow merchant died
recently. He was a most methodical
man in business matters, and his do
mestic life was singularly happy
one. In going through his papers his
eldest son came across copy of the
letter in which his father had pro-
posed to his mother some 40 years
ago. The letter inclosed balance
sheets of his business for the preced-
ing five years and a clear statement
of his financial position and pros
poets. 1t set forth his affection in
terms of studied moderation, and
asked the lady to enter with him
upon life partnership. The post
script, however, was remarkable for
its caution. It ran: "P. S.-This of
fer will be binding on me for one
week from this date."-London Mod
ern Society.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-09-05
Lovness of Australia,

Australia's general elevation above
sea level is 7so feet only, the mean Of
the whole world being 2,2so feet.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
A MINGLED BODY
 FOUND AT FEEDERS
1t Had Been Run Over by a Train-BeIieved to be That
 of Louis Dennis

Bessemer, July 2.-(Special )-The re- mains of man supposed to be Louis Dennis of Brookwood are lying at San dies undertaking establishment, where they have been viewed by large numbers of people today. The remains of the un- fortunate man were discovered this morn-
 ing at about o'clock by a section fore man on the Louisville and Nashville Min eral Railroad at Reeders Gap. The body was lying on the track and was terribly mangled, having evidently been run over by a train, probably the one passing through at about o'clock this morning.
 When found the body was clothed in a pair of dark trousers, mixed in color, a brown coat and striped shirt A felt hat was found near by. There was noth- ing about the body by which it could be identified, nor was there either watch or money to be found. The remains were brought to this city and placed on view at Handles undertaking establishment, where they are held awaiting action by the coroner. Many people, who viewed the remains today seemed to think they were those of Louis Dennis, formerly of
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
DISASTROUS FIRE
 AT HUNTINGTON
There Was No Water and the Fire Department Was in
 Bad Condition

Huntington, w. Va., July "A fire ragged in the heart of this city from Il o'clock this morning until this after noon, resulting in a loss of $2OO,O00. The flames started in the Adelphia Hotel from an electric wire on the fifth floor and had gained great headway before being dis covered. The hotel was crowded with guests, many of whom were women. Of these number fainted when the alarm of fire rang through the halls, and 1t was with great difficulty that they were re- moved from the building. Many attempt ed to leap from the windows, but were prevented from doing so. There was not a gallon of water in the city reservoirs when the fire broke out and all the fire engines were out of repair. Rapidly the flames spread and soon half dozen resi- dences were afame. The brick annex to the Adelphia Hotel on the other side of the square also caught fire and was de- stroyed. This, as well as the hotel proper, was handsomely furnished. All is a total loss, together with a livery stable and a number of private offices. fruit stores, barber shops and dozens of smaller struct- ures. The fire engines that were sent to the scene from surrounding towns soon broke down, and the flames spread rap idly and unhindered. Prostrations among the firemen were numerous, but none will result seriously.
 There is still no water to be had in the city. and much alarm is felt for fear that another fire will break out.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
KIDNEY AND BLADDER
 TROUBLES PROMPTLY CURED, A Sample Bottle Sent Free By Mall.

Dr. Kifmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy, fulfllls every wish .n promptly curing kidney, bladder and uric acid troubles, rheumatism and pain in the back. It corrects inability to hold water and scalding pain in passing 1t, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often during the day and to get up many times during the night. The mild and the ex- traordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for it's wonderful cures of the most distressing cases.
 Swamp-Root Is not recommended for everything. but If you have kidney, liver. bladder or uric acid trouble you will find it just the remedy you need.
 If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists in ffty-cent and one-dollar sizes. You may have a sample bottle of this great kid ney remedy, Swamp-Root. and book that tells all about it and it's great cures, both sent absolutely free by mail. Ad- dress Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghampton. N. Y. When writing, mention that you read this generous offer in The Daily Age-Herald.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
FOLD HICKORY"
 IN FURNITURE
The Andrew Jackson" Chair Gives Picturesque Touch to the Modern Veranda-
 Something of Its Craze.
BY ANNIE KENDRIck WALKER.

The veranda or garden that is not equipped with one or more pieces of "Old Hickory" furniture is shorn of its quaint est feature, while those that have been made picturesque by the addition of sev- eral "Old Hickory" pieces furnish not only the necessary touch of outdoor smartness, but inspire stories of other days when 'Old Hickory was a name applied to a famous American statesman, "Oid Hickory" Jackson and his old nick ory chair, the latter now being duplicat ed as the most modern of rustic furniture.
 In bygone years 1t was not only An drew Jackson who sat in the old chair through long summer days. but Webster, Clay, Calhoun and other statesmen were partial to the hickory chair, while no old time hotel or mansion were complete without a dozen or more on the veranda or lawn.
 The revival of the old hickory furniture has been so popular that it Is in great vogue, and Birmingham dealers, always abreast with the times, have "Old Hick- ory' departments and are showing many attractive resigns.
 A well-known dealer declared recently that 1t was growing in favor, this old fashioned furniture, and that there could not be more picturesque furnishing for summer houses, verandas, lawns, country clubs and golf and field clubhouses.
 This dealer Is showing the spindle-back chair as well as those of the woven back, the latter being the typical Andrew Jackson" chair
 Other designs show a colonial rocker and the two-bow rocker and the very high back chair Is decidedly quaint. "Old Hickory" Is being designed into tete-a-tete chairs and settees, these either l spindle back or thckly woven. So popu- lar has 1t become that even office chairs are being fashioned of this bark while park and hotel seats are made of old i hickory.
 It lends itself finely for the al fresco luncheon or supper, for made into the ever popular circular table, it Is weather proof.
 Nothing enters into the construction | of the furniture but hickory. The bot 1 toms and backs are plated by hand, of the inner growth hickory bark, which can be stripped from the tree only at certain seasons of the year. All the l frame work Is made of young hickory sap Things with the bark on. These are chemically treated so that all germ and insect life Is destroyed.
 It is in Brown County, Indiana, where Hickory Poles are said to be as much the sustaining product to the inhabitants as is whisky in Kentucky, and from this | backwoods county is imported today much of the old hickory to be fashioned into the furniture for the modern ve- | randall and well-kept lawn.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
REDUCING DEFICIT.
Jefferson County Finances Will Show
 Improvement.

It Is very probable that the deficit of $50,OOO which arose last year in Jefferson County will be greatly reduced during the present year.
 The cash in the general fund now amounts to only s4OO0 and there will be no large amount of money received before January Fifty thousand dollars will probably be borrowed before the present year expires.
 The general fund rate of the county will be 321k cents this year instead of 27k cents as was the case last year. and this will greatly improve the finances of the county.
 The tax rate this year will be 50 cents, the constitutional limit.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03

will probably visit the Andersons later in the summer, before she returns to college.
 Mrs. Hudson and Miss Bessie Hudson of Selma will arrive in Birmingham Sat urday to be the guests of Mrs. Robert Wetmore.
 Miss Saliie Williams will leave the 1st of August for Asheville, N. c.
 MT. and Mrs Quigley will go to Buffalo later in the summer.
 Miss Susan Colby joined MT. Thomas H. Carr and Miss Agnes Carr of Mont gomery at the Birmingham passenger sta- tion yesterday, and the party proceeded to the East. where they will spend the summer.
 Mrs. Alexander Sloane Tutwiler will ar rive this week from New Orleans, and will spend the summer at Fulton Springs with her parents, Major and Mrs. Wilkes J. Milner. at their cottage.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry B. Gray are at |
 Moorehead, N. c.
 Mrs. George c. Whalley is in Wiscon- sin.
 | Mrs. E. NJ Tutwiler left yesterday for Valley Head, to be the guest of Major and Mrs Frank Anderson. Dr. and Mrs. M J. Lunquest have gone East to spend several weeks. | MT. and Mrs. John Kaul will return from their wedding trip early in the autumn, and after spending short time in Birmingham will continue their journey as far as the Pacific slope.
 Mrs. Jelks. the lovely and brilliant wife of Governor Jelks, has recently joined him in Montgomery, and they have apart ments at the Exchange.
 Dr. W. E. B. Davis returned yesterday | from Trussville.
 Mrs George C. Whatley and her chill | dren have gone to Madison, where they will spend July and August with rela- | lives.
 l Mrs c. C. Tutle is spending the sum- mer at Castilian Springs, Tenn.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
In Society.

Mrs. William Hardie will leave today for Blount, where she will go to regain her strength from her long illness of ty- phoid fever, and her countless friends hope that she will rapidly grow stronger She has been i'll at her residence several weeks and the hundreds of inquiries that were made in regard to her condition em- phasized the popularity of this charming woman, and now that she is convalescing will be good news to her Birmingham friends.
 Miss Grace Harde, the lovely young daughter of MT. and Mrs. William liar die, has been at Blount with other mem bers of the family for several days, and owing to her mothers illness Miss Hardie was unable to join the house party that Miss Mary Anderson is entertaining this week at the country place of her parents Major and Mrs. Frank Y. Anderson, at Valley Head. Miss Hardie, who is so frequently the guest at Winston Place,
The age-herald., 1901-07-03

this place, but recently of Brookwood. Dennis has been in the employ of the Louisville and Nashville Mineral road, though not working on the road. He has a wife in this city, from whom he is sep arated. and who, after visiting the un- dertaklng establishment. stated that she feels sure the dead man is her husband. though identification is difficult owing to the mutilated condition of the body. The dead man is rather below the average in height, weighing about 14O pounds. He wears No. z shoe and a No. hat. He has light hair and complexion and ap- pears to be about 35 years of age.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
New Railroad Chartered.

Little Rock Ark. July 1.-The State Board of Railway Incorporators granted the incorporation of the Southern Mis- souri ands Arkansas Railroad Company of I Arkansas. It is proposed by the company to construct line of railway from New port. Jackson county, in Northerly di- rection through Jackson, Independence, Lawrence, Randolph and Clay counties, a distance of eighty miles to the State line. The road Is to be eventually extend ed into Missouri.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
BOTH COMMITTED SUICIDE.
First Wife Took Morphine and Then
 the Husband Opium.

Hot Springs Ark. July 2.-Mrs. Fannie
 Wilson committed suicide today by talk ing morphine. Her husband, known as Texas Wilson. upon hearing of his wife's act, left the city and this afternoon his dead body was found in the suburbs. An investigation showed that death ensued from opium poisoning, self-administered.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
M, M. WEIGH ELECTED.
He Succeeds pr. kerfoot as Secretary
 Baptist Home Mission Board.

Atlanta, Ga., July 2.-M. M. Welch was this afternoon elected acting correspond ing secretary of the Baptist Home Mis- sion Board to succeed the late pr. F. H. Kerfoot. MT. Welch is a prominent At lanta business man and member of the aldermanic board of this city He is a deacon in the Second Baptist Church.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
Tom Carver Caught.

Phoenix. Arg, July 2-Sheriff Scarbor- ough and a posse of Apaches have cap tured Tod Carver, alias Hilliard, charged with the murder of Frank Lesuer and Andrew Gibbons, near St. Johns over a year ago. Officers have pursued Carver all over Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
TWO BOYS DROWNED.
They Were Swimming in the River
 Near Macon, Ga.

Macon Ga., July 2.-Leon Cusson and Gordon Pound. two young boys, were drowned in the Ocmulgee river this af- ternoon while bathing. Their bodies have not yet been recovered. Pound is the son of Jerome B. Pound president of the Chattanooga News Company. Pound lost his life trying to save Cusson.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03

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 and boodes The breaking
  .s .ou ..o uo,. whitening, benumbng touch
 
 
 
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 healthy, few terrible disease left diseases of a mhS H1caAtD WAoSoN, 1oioe" ooiAoA'' 0"1o by restoring life and profoundly blood and the blood carried
  Scrofula should immediately of the
  struggling
  family will give which make ~ M W THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY ATLANTA. GA.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
MISCELLANEOUS.

TUMBER for quick sbipment- f,atbron
 Lumber Co.,, 2015 list ave-. Birmingham.
 Ala. Phone 664. 2-24-tf SPECIAL MESSENGER SERVICE = Phones 36; open day and night; delivers notes 15c, flowers 15c. parcels 15c in city.
 Out-of-town rates: Cast Lake 25c, Woodlawn 25c, Avondale 25c, Pratt and Ensley City 5Oc, Elyton 25c, Jonesville 25c, Powderly BOG, West End 25c, Mary Lee Mines $1 Bessemer H: business strictly confidential. S. Y. Hampton, Manager 5-16-tf SECONDHAND drug fixtures, wall cases, counters and cases. Simmons, Durham
 & Co., 6-4-tf
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
Colt Sold for S4, 300,

New York, July 2.-The Knight of FL lerslie-Lizzie Pickwick colt, a brother of All Green, was sold to Dave Johnson for s4S00 today.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
ST PRAYED.


 STRAYED-From Jonesville, on June IA, one mingled red and white milch COW, years old, smooth horns, under-bit in right ear: had on bell with brass plate, with name on 1t. Reward if returned to c. C. Massey. Fire Department, Bir- mingham. 7-2-4t
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
LAND TITLES.

ALABAMA ABSTRACT O., 2oJ7 First
 avenue examiners of land titles: the only complete set of abstracts of title to this district, with plats, in existence;
 our abstracts show everything of which a purchaser or money-lender should be apprised I1-22-tf
The age-herald., 1901-07-03

Orr. E2. 00 That's just what you = Tx get at Colby's Clear new wall papers at one-half of from regular prices, at 2023 First avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
sSNe NOasM Soods SeEElne at A3c

Cleaned out half of the lot. The remainder today Genuine e,cord Irish Dimtes sheer, in light medium dark grounds sold at 2Oc yard. Dirigo Batises made the best Egyptian island cotton very sheer all coors and white grounds stripes polka dots and floral designs sold at zoe. Embroidered Swisses, white and colored grounds, broidered and stripe effects mingled small fgures-sold at 25c
 Wovon Spot Batistes, extra sheer, with spot all different colors.
 Satin Stripe Crepons all color grounds satin stripe intervals of inches
 Cotton Mercerzsd Fouards, floral and fouard silk de- signs-sold at 35c
 All on sale at the yard
 13C.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03

WANTED-Two experienced young men in gents furnishing department; also capable man, acquainted with the city, to take charge wrapping and shipping department. Address, with references, P. O. Box 412 s7-2-tf WANTED-Immediate first~2lass s'u- perintendent for manufacturing bar iron at rolling mill opposite Worlds Fair Grounds permanent position. Address P. o. Box 1909, St. Louis, Mo.
 7-3-3t-we fri-sun
 WANTED-Man familiar with elevator construction, new Hillman Hotel. See Otis elevator man at building; no others wanted. 6-2S-7t
The age-herald., 1901-07-03

Rac+ books, 25c week. Dewberry's NSiit Book Store.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
The Ferd Marx Store
The Ferd Marx Store
The Shirt Offering to Men at One Dollar Ten.

Manhattan Shirts, worth SL 50 and $l IS; Ford Marx Shirts brand new, fresh crisp Negi gees all sizes, go sale today at Q1 lfl
 See window display Wl.lU
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
LOST.

LOST-One light gray horse; white tail and mane; left eye glazed; pony built Reward of $10 if left at Gate City Jas Afford
The age-herald., 1901-07-03

The best tonic for family use is Moerlein Beer.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
FOR SALE.
MONEY TO LEND,

MONEY TO LEND-We have S25o 900 to lend on Birmingham property at a very low rate; we avoid long delays. and lend from $500 up; call on us. 42s Chali- foux Building. D. F. Allen & Co. 6-19-tf
The age-herald., 1901-07-03

LOST-Thursday or Friday, gold chain bracelet, with "Agnes" on loclzet. Lib eral reward if returned to 206 s. 18th st. 7-3-2t
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
RoARDERs WANTED.

WANTED-Boardersa at 517 23d St. Room and board, $16; meals, $12.50. Electric fan in dining room. 6-30-6t
 WANTED-Boarders for delightfully."- cool room; high, healthful. Address Mrs M. V. Little, Peoples phone No. 16, Avon dale 7-3-3t
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
SITUATION WANTED.
HELP WANTED-MALE.

WANTED-Ffrst-clas pants makers; highest union prices paid; call at mer- chant tailoring department on second floor. Louis Saks, the Clothier.
The age-herald., 1901-07-03
THE FERD MARX STORE.

DUM'T BUY LUI UK BUElD "A HUMHE before seeing TWELFTH AVENUE, NORTH, SIXTEENTH AVENUE. SOUTH, and HIGHLAND AVENUE, where we making improvements, developing the CHOICEST RESIDENCE; LOTS in the valley
 BIRMINGHAM REALTY CO.,, I1z N. Fist Street