davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The age-herald., 1901-04-20
SEALED PROPOSALS.
Office of City Engineer.

Office Of City Engineer,
 Birmingham, Ala. April 20. 1901. Sealed proposals will he received at this ohce until F o'clock noon, Wednesday May l. 1901, for building a stone wall at Oak Hill Cemetery
 Each party bidding must accompany his bid with a certified check for s10o.00, made payable to the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham to insure making of contract and bond. Specifications may be obtained at this office. Right Is reserved to reject any and all bids. Bond will be required. (Signed) JULIAN KENDRICK,
 City Engineer. 4-20-22-24-26-2S-30
The age-herald., 1901-04-20
tinucd the judge. addressing the de-

continued the judge. addressing the de- fendant.
 "Dey are all agin me. jedge.' said the defendant. 'I got 'em. but I ain't got no use fur em."
 I'm glad you got them, nevertheless" {" said the judge, ''as the prosecution can use them"
 "Dey ar welcum ter 'em, jedse," said Coco. T don't want 'em."
 The first witness said he was by fruit stand with his back turned
 How was it turned?' asked the judge; wrong side out or right side in?"
 Tt was turned right towards the defen-
The age-herald., 1901-04-20
Indemnity Is Named.

Paris, April 19.-The officials of the French foreign office say that the French claim for indemnity amounts to 200. 600, 900 francs. An official dispatch from Pe- kin says that Lieutenant- Colonel March and was the first to render help at the fire which destroyed the headquarters of Field Marshal von Waldersee, thus con firming previous dispatches on the sub ject, He directed the operations to extin- guish the confiagration.
The age-herald., 1901-04-20
Special Rates Via A. G. s. R. R.

Special Rates via Alabama Great South ern Railroad.-Account General Mission ary Conference M. F. Church, South, the A. G. s. R. R. will sell round-trip tickets to New Orleans at rate of one fare Tick cts on sale April p, 23. "A, final limit May 2, 1901.
 Southern Baptist Association Meeting. New Orleans, La.-Account above named occasion the A. c. s. R. R. will sell round trip tickets to New Orleans at rate of one fare Tickets on sale May '. S. g. with final limit May 20. By depositfng tickets with joint agent on or before May IS, end on payment of fee of 50 cents, an exten- sion of final limit will be permitted to June 5.
 Account National Educational Assocla- ton Meeting. Detroit Mich, July 7-12. the A. G. s. R. R. will sell round-trip tickets at rate of one fare for the round trip. plus s2; tickets to be sold July 5, S. (, limited to July 16 By depositing ticket with joint agent on or before July 12, and on payment of fee of 50 cents, an exten- sion will be permitted to September l. 1901.
 National Convention Epworth League San Francisco, Cal July 1s-21. 1so1-For this occasion very low rates have been authorized. Tickets on sale July to 12 inclusive, limited to August a1 Round-trip rates from Birmingham. s51 .75. For par ticulars and information relative to stop overs and diverse routes call at Dassen-. ger office No 2O19 First avenue.
 The Queen and Crescent Route is the quickest and best Superb vestibuled trains. Cafe dining cars. Through Pull man sleeping cars to Cincinnati Louis vile and New Orleans. without change Information cheerfully furnished on ap- plication. J. c. LUSK.
 Travelling Passenger Agent,
 Mo- 2Ols First Avenue, Birmingham
 4-20-tf
The age-herald., 1901-04-20
his morning. I stopped at Broadway

this morning. I stopped at a Broadway undertakers' and bought ten coffins. I sold nine of them for what I paid for the ten, leaving one coffin clear profit. have saved this coffin for you, MT. Miles, thinking that you might use it in your cemetery lot"
 MT. Miles glared at the young man and then retired to his own office. When he reappeared several hours later it was to announce that the co-partnership was dis solved. This left Gilman free to carry out his tea store idea and by 1t he made millions
The age-herald., 1901-04-20
SEALED PROPOSALS.
Omce of City Enginee

Ofhce Of C1ty Engineer,
 Birmingham, Ala, April 20. 1901. Sealed proposals will be received at this office until 12 o'clock, noon. Wednesday, May l. 1901. for certain street grading, macadamizing and curbing, cement side walk paving, brick gutter paving and sanitary sewers.
 Each party bidding must accompany his bids with certified check for S15O %, made payable to the Mayor and Alder men of Birmingham, to insure making of contract and bond. Specifications may be obtained at this office. Right is reserved to reject any and all bids. Bond will be required
 (Signed) JULIAN KENDRICK,
 City Engineer 4-20-td
The age-herald., 1901-04-20
SPECIAL oNE-WAY.
Second Class Colonists' 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 s30 3S Dates of sale March 4. Il. IS. 25 April 1. 8, 15, 22. %, 1901. Particulars and informa- tion cheerfully furnished on application. J. C. LJSK, Travelling Passenger AgentA
 2-27-tf -019 First avenue
The age-herald., 1901-04-20
A TEXAS WONDER.
HaIIla oreat pIsoovery.


 One smali bottle of Halls Great DIS eovsry cures all kidney and bladder troubles. removes gravel, cures diapetes' seminal emissions weak and lame backs Rheumatism and all irregularities or the Kidneys and bladder in both men anu women. regulates bladder troubles m children. One smell bottle in two months treatment. and will cure any case above mentioned. Price $1.O0. Dr. E. W. haii' sole manufacturer. P. o. Box 6z9, s.; Louis. Mo Send for testimonials. soia ey all f-lggists
 Volina, Ala, July 1. 1Sso Dr. E. W Hall, St. Louis, Mo.-Dear siF; I wish to state that I have been constant sufferer for a number of years from kidney complaint. and have never found a remedy that relieved me so much as one bottle of The Texas Wonder, Hall Great Discovery. and feel thankful TOT TOT the great and beneficial results, believing that one more bottle will effect cure, and may the Lord bless you in your gooo work. Truly yours.
 REV. R. c. KIRKLAND.
The age-herald., 1901-04-20
Chile Wants Another Fight.

Santiago de Chile, via Galveston. April 19.-The rumors current here of difficult ties between Chile and the Argentine Re- public are without foundation. Nothing has occurred between the governments of the two countries to cause anxiety.
The age-herald., 1901-04-20
SPECIAL RATES
To New Orleans Via Alabama. Grea,
 Southern Railroad.

Account General Missionary Conference Southern Railroad will sell round trIp tickets to New Orleans at rate of one fare. Tickets on sale April p, 23. 2l. final limit May 2, 1901.
 Information and particulars cheerfuIly furnished on application.
 J. c. LUSK, T. P. A.. 2019 First Ave. Birmingham. Ala.
The age-herald., 1901-04-20
somethina Just as Good,

From the Philadelphia Record.
 She-You have broken your promise to me, and broken promise cannot be mended.
 He-Oh, I can do better than that. I'll make you a new one
The age-herald., 1901-04-20

(Continued from First Page) ing the State to revoke it's license. and Judge Davis of the Supreme Court who rendered the decision March 26. 1901. held that debentures which could be called in so that unequal advantages could be given the certificate holders contained ele- ments of chance constituting a lottery, and were unlawful, and that such as would not mature within the stated pe-l riod without aid from lapses were con trary to public policy and unlawful Thereupon all the companies in Ohio went into the hands of receivers, and the complainants state that its effect has been to ruin the business of the Continental Security Redemption Company. and that the court should protect its assets.
 company's Assets.
 A statement of the assets of the com pany Is attached to the bill This shows assets in office furniture amounting to s22s2. .47. real estate 5000, cash in Peoples and Alabama National Bank 476.3s, bills receivable s117.1s4. .93; total assets $l2S.- 923.79 A statement of the liabilities is not annexed. Copies of the various kinds of contracts or certificates of debentures are attached to the bill
 The bill states that there are a great many holders of these deoentures who are demanding payment, although they have no right to do so under their con- tract, and the court Is asked to take charge to prevent multiplicity of suits.
 Compliments state that the bill is filed o,J of ha nf- ficers and directors of respondent corpo- ration after having been advised by its general counsel, and that no other way exists of marshalling it's assets and wind ing up its affairs.
 They therefore ask that a receiver be appointed to take charge of the property of defendant and manage the same under the orders of the court, with all the usual powers of a receiver as to managing the property, defending suits, etc.
 The bill is sworn to by George A. Blinn, Jr., and signed by James L. Tanner as counsel.
 Defendant Admits Facts.
 Service of the bill of complaint was &C., kuowledged, and the allegations there in admitted to be true by the Continental Security Redemption Company, the South ern Debentore Redemption Company, Ma tional Debenture Loan Company, the Bir- mingham Debenture Redemption Com pany and the Columbia Investment Com pany, George W. Morgan signing the ac- knowledgment as president for all of them.
 Judge John Bruce at chambers ap- pointed J. B. Cobbs, of the Alabama Ma tional Bank receiver of all the amalga- mated companies now known as the Con- tinental Security Redemption Company, and required him to give a bond in the sum of s25, 900 for the faithful performance of his dut,es He is directed to take charge of all its assets and to make an in- ventory. The defendant and it's officers are directed to turn over all the property to him.
 The receiver filed his bond for s25 900 with the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company as security.
The age-herald., 1901-04-20
BASE BALL.
National League Standing.
Games Yesterday.

Games Yesterday. Boston, Mass, April 19.-New York O.; Boston [. Brooklyn, April 1s.-Philadelphia 2; Brooklyn 10. St. Louis, April 19.-Chicago 8; St. Louis '.
The age-herald., 1901-04-20
Suit Filed in Louisville.

Louisville, April 19.-Suit was entered today by R. N. Denny and others. ask ing for the appointment of a receiver for the Union Finance and Investment Com pany, which is West Virginia debenture institution, with a capital stock of $lO0, 600, and has been in operation in Louisville for more than two years
The age-herald., 1901-04-20
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. Tho Kind You Have Always Bought slss.ss's ss.ss sss of ZHAzzZN

R.5o ATLANTA AND RETURN. 2.5O
 First excursion of the season will be op- erated Birmingham to Atlanta Ga, leav- Ing Birmingham a. m., April 2, return Ing, leave Atlanta II p. m, April 23 Rate tor the round trip only S250
 Call passenger office. No. 201s First av-- enue, for further particulars.
The age-herald., 1901-04-20
Gvfe's GvtNIe 5raocdles
sY FRANK HARVEY MILLER.

dant said the witness, land didn't see what he did. heard him cussin', how ever, and he hit the Greek with an um- brela."
 You can hear backwards as we'll as forward. I suppose" said the judge
 The Greek then took the stand and said that the defendant came into his place to pump air
 Hot air?" asked the judge.
 No. sir-light air said the witness. 'He pumps air for the gasolene lights. |"
 He cuss me, judge,' he continued. I say don't cuss' just like dat, jedge, an he keep pumpin an a cussin' an keep asayin' don't cuss' till he hit me wid an umbrella"
 The defendant took the stand and said he didn't cuss because he had pumped all his wind Into the gasometer.
 T rather think you are guilty Coco" said the judge. 'I am sure a man as strong as you can pump air and cuss at the same time.s will give you some time In the jail. It will not be the same time, although there will be sameness about it. Five dollars, please.''
 Value of a Hard Head.
 Call the next, Mir Clerk" said the judge. .t'
 We'll have to call some continued cases" said the clerk
 Call anything you can--you have the call. said the judge.
 Here's Hester Jenkins your honor might try" said the clerk
 Are you guilty or not innocent, He's ter?'' asked the judge.
 Sir" said Hester
 She is charged with disorderly con- duct" said the cuerk. Your honor let her off before.'
 How did you get back, then?" asked the judge.
 T cum up Secon' avnoo, jedge." said Hester. 'as fur as Nineteenth street, den I turned ter de lef'-'
 What did she do?" asked the judge of an officer.
 She was one of four defendants, judge, who threw knives and forks and bricks at each other" said the officer.
 "Jedge,' said a witness. Hester an Emma war fightin, an Emma got CT leetle de bes' ob it. an when dey war all doubled up run in an sed please don't fight. D
 m tell you de straight ting, jedge," said another witness
 T would expect that from you.' said the judge.
 ,Dey war fghtin', jedge, an I axed Hester not ter git in trouble, an she se'd she didn't mind trouble as her folks would git her out"
 You must never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you said the judge. T didn't trouble noboddy jedge," said the defendant. Gertrude hit me wid CT brick an Emma pulled out CT knife. I dunno bout Liza hittin me wid CT stick So many knives war stuck in me 1 didn't feel de stick ? -...
 As understand it you were stuck up from constant sticking" said the judge Was it assault with intent to murder?" he asked of the officer.
 NO, judge, it was a general fight" said the officer. We found the knife with the blade bent where Emma tried to stick Hester in the head.
 Hester" said the judge, ''your hard head doubtless saved your life, but 1t will not save your money. I will put $5 on you. As soon as the officers arrest the others we will see what can be done with them"
 T don't know where to look for them. judge" said the officer
 You might look in the hospitals" said the judge, Eff they are not in jail. The chances are you will find them in one place or the other"
The age-herald., 1901-04-20
At Newport.

Cincinnati.l April 1s-Jockey Head<nad a narrow escape from being killed at New port today. He was ridlng Clipsetta in the second event and the horse went down as the field made. the first turn. Clipsetta was in front apdthe boy fell right in the path of the fast flying field. Six horses passcs. ,over him without leaving mark on him.
 Weather cold and track muddy.
 First race five and one-half furiongs- Nancy Till, 110 (Pattom, 5 to l, won; Eva Wilson, 115 (L Jackson), to ?, second; Dan Rice 115 (w. Narvarez), s to l, third. Time 114
 Second race. mile, silling-Castine 109 (Lindsay). to 2, won: w. G. Welch. 1O6 (SogswelD. s to l, second; Sites, 1O1 Qynch), to ?, third. Time 151.
 Third race, half mile--Jane Seay, 106 (Poste), ' to ?, won; Follow. 1o5 Bloss), to l, second Debenture, 1O9 CHouck), 6 to 5. third. Time 52A.
 Fourth race, seven furlongs-AIiss Au- brey, 1l2 c. Moody, 3 to 5, won; Algie M, IO7 (PosteD, ' to 1, second; Julius Werner, H (HothersolD, to l. third Time 1:3S.
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Ben Frost 103 Lynch), to 1, won; Masterful 9S (L. U, l Qindsay), F to 1, third. Time 1:21.
 Sixth race, mile-Sallie J. 100 (Lindsay), { to l, won: Fous, 102 (HothersolD, to 2 second; Strathbrook 105 (CogswelD, to l, third. Time 1:53is
 At Tanforan.
 San Francisco, April 19 A race for gentlemen riders and close finishes in two of the events were the features of the sport at Tanforan today. George Par sons the patrol judge, won the race for gentlemen riders easily Catastrophe. who was substituted for Topmast. the latter horse being lame. Harry Stover c n Free Lance beat Sam Hildreth on Filon DOT head for the place.
 Weather clear. track fast.
 First Race-Five and one-half furlongs valencienne 1l2 (Mounce), to 5, won: Saul of Tarsus Ill Crurner), to l, sec ond; Katie Walcott 109 (See), b to l, third. Time: 1:07A
 Second Race-Four furlongs: Coal oil Johnny 113 (Turner). to l, won; St. Phil laphina 11o (Thorpe), to l. second; Jac- quex Minot 11o (Hafiey), 10 to l, third. Time: 0:4S4
 Third Race-Seven fufrlongs: Princess R. Ill Dominick), to 5. won; Rollick Ill CRausch), even, second: Compass 107 (Thorpe), 30 to l, third. Time: 1:2S.
 Fourth Race Mile and one-sixteenth fofr gentlemen riders: Catastrophe 160 (Parsonsl, to l, won; Free Lance 16O (Stover). to 5, second. Filon DOT 16O (HiIdreth). Is to l, third. Time: 1:5Sh.
 Fifth Race-Mile and one-eighth: Wy oming 106 (Thorpe), to 5. won; Par menion III (J. Walsh), 12 to l, second: Merops 101 (Mounce), to l, third Time: 1:5s.
 Sixth Race-One mile: Sugden 115 CHas- sard), 3 to 1, won; Estro los (Mounce), 6 to 1. second; Sprung Ill (HowelD. 12 to 1. third. Time; :4SS4.
The age-herald., 1901-04-20

the judge They have bad taste to me, that Is a rule they are distasteful." Judge" said man, T would like to have a case continued" "Is there anything. else you would like to have done to it?" asked the judge
 No sir"
 What case is it?" asked the judge.
 ''The Jackson case"
 "Its number 1884," said the clerk; "237 on the continued docket"
 These numbers and combinations of yours will drive me crazy" said the judge. You must think I'm a mathema- tician or lightning calculator. If you do, your own calculations are wrong. What did Jackson do?"
 Hes accused of reckless running of a street car" said the man who wanted a continuance.
 Tt takes a reckless man to run a street car," said the judge.
 Miss Thompson says he wasn't reck- less" said the clerk.
 How did he run 1t, then?" asked the judge.
 "He ran it into her." said the clerk.
 That comes of not being reckless" said the judge. Who knows anything about it?" he asked.
 "Officer Barefoot made the arrest. I don't know, though, whether he knows anything about it." said the clerk.
 "He don't know nothing about noth- ing" said the man so far without con- tinuance He was also man without hoe and without a country.
 Well I'll continue the case till smother day" said the judge, and wait till Officer Barefoot can come. Contrary to the rules of the police department. he may know something. Call the next"
 Too Much Wind.
 Richard Coco. your honor. is accused of assault and battery. said the clerk.
 What did he do?" asked the judge. Drink a coco cola?'
 He played Turk and whipped Creek" said the clerk. 'I suppose If the Greek had been a Christian he would have massacred him." said the judge. Anyway. it was not . case of Greek meeting Creek" Have you got any witnesses, Coco?"
The age-herald., 1901-04-20

Sloppy weather Mackin. toshes. Blach's Dissolution Sale cheap.s
The age-herald., 1901-04-20

They have come 100 dozen lap dusters. They must go. j VIM. RECKLING,
 2l5 18th St.
The age-herald., 1901-04-20
LOCAL 0EBENTURE co.
 IN HANDS OF RECEIVER

(continued from First Page,
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1901-05-24
AU BIJOU

L'un des drames les plus int6-
ressants, actuellement devant le
public est la piece populaire dc
Hal Reid, intitul6e: KNOBS O
TENNESSEE" qui sera repr6sen
tee au Bijou la semalne prochaine
Tant de com6dies-farce sans bon
sens ct sans valeur ont pass6 sur
la scene reinforcement que lie pu-
bile en- est fatigue ct demande
quelque chose de SUPERIOR. Les
bons m6lo-drames sont toujours
bien patronn6, ct 81 les louanges ct
announcement reeus par 'Knobs
of Tennessee" les quatre derni6res
ann6es sont un indice d. sonsucces,
il ny a null doute Que cette piece a
gagn6 les occurs de la plus forte
partie DIES amateurs de theatre.
La reputation de Hal Reid COM
me dramaturge a considerable
ment augment6 depuis la repr6sen-
tation de cette piece qui excite lie
plus grand int6ret ct don't plu-
sieurs situations gagnent l'enthou-
siasme de tout l'anditoire.
La troupe lui la repr6sente est
capable, ct les scenes sont dun re-
alisme frappant.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1901-05-24
Robert, Nine We Proven

Frank Robert, Nine We Proven
cher ct ses deux files
Des convives de cette vile nous
avons remarqu6 MN. ct Mines
D. B.. Raiche, y. Gagn6, A. Bour-
get, D. Gagn6, Jos. Faubert, A
Bilodeau, j. G. Deslauriers; Ed
Granger, Jos Lalibert6, Jos Mo
rim, J. Kertson. Anne Forth,
F. Beaudoin, Frank Pearson, DR..
D6ziel ct sa dame, Miles Laura ct
Arth6mise Besette, Mines Roy ct
Thibault, N. Vanasse ct plusieurs
autres don't les MONS nous 6chap-
pent
Les invites ont pr6sent6s q M.
ct Nine Dupont I'm magnifque
service de v~aiselle accompagne
dune jolie adresse.
Nous nous joignons aux NOM
breux amis de M. ct Nine Dupont
pour leur souhaiter encore de Ion
CUES ct heureuses ann6es de vie.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1901-05-24

Samedi dernler, q y hrs P. M.
lie Revd Pere j. A Andre, cure de
la paroisse Nd. de Lourdes, be.
nissait lie marriage de: M. T6les.
phore Emond avec Nine Veuve
Joseph Emond. M. ct Nine Homo.
RUS Abel 6taiedt les t6moins.
Les nouveaux mari6s de meme
que leurs amis Sc rendaient ensui.
to a la residence de M. Joseph
Pich6 2409, !eme rue n. E. GU
l'on passa une gr6able soir6e. M
ct Nine VIM Robert, musiciens
bien connus fournirent tout lie
temps de tres bonnie musique.
Nine Pich6 est la saur de Nine
Emond, nee Thibault.
Success ct bonheur aux nouveauz
6poux
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1901-05-24

sources. On les attend de bon droit
de la lib6ralit6 de tous nos conci.
toyens d'origine franca1se sans ex-
ception.
Puisqu'un petit groupe de la
classe ouvriere a d6ja fait tant de
sacrifice dams CO noble but, s'ils Sc
sont taxes Reimbursement ct prou-
We tant de z4le ct de patriotisme,
la classe ais6e ne viendra-t-elle
pas q leur aide ct prendre person
nellement part au travail, ct secon-
der les efforts des fondateurs de
la Soci6t6 Baptiste de
Minneapolis. Nous y sommes tous
int6ress6s ct 81 la f6te a lieu avec
success, notre influence ne manque-
ra pas de Sc faire sentir. ST le sue
cAs couronne nos efforts nous au-
rons tous contributes a une @uvre
rationale qui nous fera honneur ct
nous aurons tous bien m6rit6 de la
patrie ct de la nationalit6.
JOSEPH FAUBERT.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1901-05-24

M. R6mi Thibodeau, qui a Gu lie
malheur de Sc casser une jambe il
y a six semaines, est en- pleine
vote de gu6rison- IL peut mainte.
nant Sc mouvoir facilement ayec
l'aide de b6quilles.i Les docteurf
Lalibert6 ct Lapierre FONT sous
leurs soins.
M. Thibodeau 6tait depuis IL
ans employee dams le Pillsbury A
Mill ct c'est le premier accident
qui lui arrive. II a etc frapp6 q Ia
jamie droite par un a de farine
descendant dams une glissoire {
toute vitesse.
M. Thibodeau Sc propose d.
partir pour lie Canada vers la fir
de JUN atm de revoir ses parents
ct il sera de retour lautomne pro.
chain.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1901-05-24
GRANDE solREE

Dimanche soir le 26 courant au-
ra lieu, dams la sale Turner, coin
de la rue Marchall ct &c Ave n. B..
une grande soir6e dramatique ct
musicale donn6e par les 6l4ves de
l'6cole Notre-D Dame, de Lourdes.
Vous etes tous cordialement invi-
ties q y assister. Les boanes Seurs
mont rien 6pargn6 pour que le
programme-que vous verrez dams
une autre colonne-soit rendu avec
success par leurs 6leves. En- y as
sistant non settlement vous contri-
buerez a une muvre advancement
mails vous vous convaincrez aussi
DIES b6n6fces que retirent vos en-
fants en- fr6quentant nos 6coles des
Soeurs ct particull4rement pour
nous, une 6cole de langue francai-
Sc.