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The age-herald., 1901-07-13
A STORY OF THE
 WEATHER IN RAGTIME

"Mollie call the cows home'
 It's too hot for any grazing; and yes- terday all records were again sent whiz- zing into the dirty, dusty mire of the "have-beens." The mercury only reached 1O3.S degrees, which fact did not count for much compared to the strikingly hot, dry wind that famed the cheeks like blazes from the inferno are popularly supposed to effect one It was up to Sol, and that old gentleman who has been doing business at the same stand for so many years, knew his most daring work was necessary. He had the goods l did not hesitate to pass them over the coun- ter.
 The records passed out of mind, and even the oldest inhabitant in the town, who remembers back in the hot days of Boomville were unable to contradict the statement that the day was the hottest ever experienced in the city of Birming- ham. Up at the official weather bureau headquarters Observer Jacobs found the highest point of 103.s registered on his thermometer. Down in the streets the mercury did not have enough room in which to expand with the heat. If one could have made record it would cer- tainly have made 110 look small.
 The ladies were comfortable. If they weren't 1t was not their fault, for they certainly made those lace outfits look as if they were popular. And you know what those lace outfits are. They make ten his suits look like winter dresses when placed on the same clothes-line.
 It was remarkable to see the men swell terng under the effect of that hot air which swept all but rounders from off the corners. They seemed to wish the happy frosty days of thirteen below would show up and do a promenade for about 'steen minutes in order that they might catch on and imagine themselves cool once again. Nearly all the sports remov- ed their coats and remained somewhere near the inside coolness of the electric fan retreats.
 Tt Is a sad story, Bill, but my heart was not broken. and will tell it to you." said the warm looking soda water fiend. "The fat man-that one with the cool, linen coat he has been boasting of never having been wet from perspiration-was out. Oh, felt so sorry for him. He walk ed into that spiral shaped point where the electric fans do stunts and the man with the shirtwaiSt, who stands treats for all
The age-herald., 1901-07-13
BIRMINGHAM
 WAS BRO|L|NC Hottest Day Eyer Recorded in
 This City MERCURY REACHED 1O3,0 There Was Hot, Dry Wind Which Swept the City, Almost scorch- the Faces of Pedestrians.
 Few Prostrations.
MERCURY REACHED 1O3.0

The hot weather record was again broken in Birmingham yesterday. The new high point is 103.S, and was reached at o'clock yesterday afternoon on the weather bureau thermometer The pre- vious record was made Thursday and was 1029
 Tn new record is 2.8 degrees more than any previous record with the sim gle exception of Thursday. Only four times during the past eight years has the mercury reached even the 101 mark. Three times this occurred in one year. Consequently there has been but two years in the history of the weather bu- reau when the mercury reached a point close by where it stood yesterday.
 Persons from all parts of the city suf- fered intensely from the effect of this heat, and several prostrations were reported, none of which proved serious. At the waiting station of the Bessemer line an aged woman fainted from the heat, but soon recovered. In other cases the effect was almost the same
 The marked feature of the day was the hot, dry wind that swept every part of the city and burned the cheeks of every person in the street This atmos- phere was like that coming directly from a hot fire and almost suffocated men when striking them full in the face.
 The highest figures and the new re- cord for the city was reached at 2 o'clock at the official observatory used by Weatherman Jacobs. After the point of 1O3;S was reached a decline of the mercury began until at 2 o'clock the registry was 95:3.
 At 8 o'clock yesterday morning the thermometer registered 90.2
 At 12 o'clock the rise had reached 101.7
 At 2 o'clock the thermometer registered 1035
 At o'clock a fall had placed the mer- cury at 95.3.
 The highest reached during the day was 1O3S
 The indications are that the backbone of the heat has been broken, though but little relief is expected for several days.
 The suffering experienced during the day affected many persons throughout the city. At several places prostr raltions were reported. One occurred at the new city hall where workmen are trying to rush the big building. The sufferer soon re- covered from the attack caused by the heat None were serious.
The age-herald., 1901-07-13
PEOPLE DON'T WANT TO
 EAT INHOT WEATHER

"People don't want to eat in hot rant keepers and with good reason. Of all lines of business, the restaurant Is the first to feel a change in the weather. Persons change their diet almost instinc- lively with the rise and fall of the ther- mometer. Many things that would have been salable as food in the winter are not even offered for sale now. It is in little demand these days. The man who does eat meat usually takes chicken. Even the sandwich, almost indispensable in the quick lunch, is not meeting with it's usual large sale. Everybody wants to eat something cool and palatable. The choice naturally falls upon vegetables and fruits and these are scarcer and higher in price than they have been for years.
 If you want to see what people eat" said a restaurant man yesterday, You should come at noon and watch them eat luncheon. Very few take anything but fruit and vegetables, perhaps ice cream. with an iced drink. You can see them come in with that 'wonderwhat' S. good-to-e eat look on their faces. When they sit down they put the question into words Occasionally there Is a very hun gry man, who manages to eat his beef without the least difficulty. The vegeta- rian has hard time of 1t this year"
 T can tell hot weather by the size of the checks the customers pay" said an- other restaurant man. "On the average, the business man cuts the price of his luncheon in two these days. He doesn't want to eat. He does 1t from force of habit. There is no enjoyment in 1t for him. The man who eats three meals a day here takes meat only once a day and then very sparingly. Ice cream seems to be a favorite with most of my customers"
 The experience of these two restaurant men is typical of the condition of the whole line of business. No more persist ent advocates of cool weather exist than these same restaurant men.
The age-herald., 1901-07-13
PIG IRON SHIPMENTS.
June Report of the Southern Iron Com
 mittee Issued.

Te Southern Iron Committee has just is- sued its June report of iron and pipe shipments from the States of Alabama and Tennessee. This report reflects on the agents of this district in a very cred itable manner. It is as follows:
 Pig iron from Alabama and Tennessee, 106,569 tons; cast iron pipe, 16,195 tons; to- tai, 121, ,764 tons.
 By districts as follows:
 Pig Iron-Anniston. Il. .656 tons; Birming- ham. 56969; Nashville, 2,325 Sheffield, 15,- O43; Middlesboro, 2O37; Chattanooga, 1s.503; total, 1O6,569 tons.
 Cast Iron Pipe-Anniston, 3Ss3 tons; Bir- mingham, 7459 tons; Chattaooga, 3S53 tos.
 Export shipments were as follows:
 Pig Iron-Anniston, 75 tons; Birming- ham, 399 tons; Chattahooga, 20 tons; total 494 tons.
 Cast Iron Pipe-Anniston, 40 tons; Bir. mingham, S9 tons: total. 189 tons.
 Included in the above shipments were 59S9 tons of steel billets from the Ensley plant.
The age-herald., 1901-07-13
BOILER EXPLODES
 KILLING ONE MAN
The Accident Occurred at the Samplelumber Company's
 Plant at Rollins

boiler explosion occurred at the mills or the Sample Lumber company at Hol- 1ins, Ala, about fifty miles east of Bir- mingham on the Central of Georgia rail- road yesterday afternoon at 2:9O o'clock. Jim Lane, colored, fireman of the boiler was killed and Superintendent J. Lau- mer was seriously injured.
 The boiler was number of the battery In use at the mills. and was badly dam aged by the explosion. None of the other boilers were damaged, though the build- ing was almost destroyed by number 5 tearing it's way through the roof. The wrecking of the roof caused the supports of the building to give way and fall on the other boilers.
 number of persons were about the pla se but none were injured by the ex- plosion other than the fireman and MT. Laum'r. The negro did not die until after placed on train coming to this city. Superintendent Laumer was brought to an inf1rmary here, and the statement was made last night that he would probably recover from the in1u- ries received.
 The boiler which exploded was fifty horse power, and was placed with the battery of four others. The big iron monster sailed directly upward for about twenty feet and then fell exactly back In it's place.
 The house and boilers were covered by insurance in the Fidelity and Casualty company, and the damage will be ar ranged by the insurance inspector this week.
 A statement was made last night by the officers of the company to the effect that they would resume work on Mon day. Wrecking workmen are now re- arranging the plant, and but little delay will be experienced
The age-herald., 1901-07-13
VISITORS SAW
 SOLDIERS ON PARADE
Heat Did Not Keep the Girls Away and Great Crowd Watched the Various DriIS-RecruS Are Rapidly Becoming
 Accustomed to Camp Life and Act Like Veterans

day. The company made a fine appear ance under command of Captain Ledbet- ter.
 Floors were put in the officers tents last night. Heretofore sawdust surved for this purpose.
 Quartermaster Sergeant Fred B. Kelso of Company c guarantees to carry back all CD the equipment the company car ried into camp.
 Misses Steele and Jones of East Lake visited company A last night.
 Sergeant Maybury is the "ladies' man" of company K.
 Sergeant Newman of company H is only six feet three inches in height but he makes a fine soldier.
 Corporal Frank Wynne Is the jester of company G. His jokes however have a full beard on them at times.
 Company 1 was in command of Ser geant-Major Walter Gardner at dress parade yesteday afternoon.
 Although newly elected Lieutenant La- cey Edmundson of company H per- formed his duty like a veteran.
 Private Bonner of the Jefferson volun- teers says he much prefers Ensley to the fair grounds. Why?
 Lieutenant Shatzen of the Bessemer Rifles is fine officer and is one of the handsomest men in camps.
 Company L carried the regimental col ors on parade yesterday afternoon. Ser geant McEldry was detailed color ser geant.
 Colonel Higdon extends a cordial invi- tation to the citizens of Birmingham to visit the camps often.
 There will be services Sunday after
The age-herald., 1901-07-13

man leaving and returning to the camp must go through the gates. Anyone who Is caught going over the fences will be arrested and severely punished.
 RegmentaI Orders.
 At dress parade yesterday afternoon regimental orders were read ordering the commanding officers of companys L. and G. to turn over to company c. such blouses, trousers. hats and leggins as they may have In excess of their com pany. Company A. is ordered to turn over to the same company ten pair leg gins. ten pair trousers. ten blouses and ten hats. Company c Is the Etowah Rifles of Gadsden and they are now equipped with khaki uniforms. The col onel wants them to have the regulation blue uniforms.
 RRegimental order No. IS was read complimenting Corporal Gregory of con- pany B, and Private Graham, of com pany F, for soldierly bearing and efi- ciency In performing their duties on guard detail.
 Todays Detail.
 The detail for today is Captain R. F. Simpson of company B, Officer of the day; Lieutenant John O. Cooper of com pany A., senior officer of the guard Lieutenant s. M Stewart, of company F. junior officer of the guard.
 Heroic Deed. Last night while large crowd of ladies were at the Colonels' headquarters Ma jor Parkes horse became unruly and broke away. He dashed up the com pany street at a mad pace and was in few feet of group of women when Private McCloskey of company L., ran out and caught the bridle and held the animal McCloskey was acting as the colonels orderly and was roundly ap- plauded for his brave act. He was formerly Birmingham boy.
 Company l.
 Following Is the roster of Company I: Harrison; first sergeant. Sam Green quarter master sergeant J. w. Mims; second sergeant, Henry Ed mondson; first corporal, Ross Mattison; second corporal, Louis Aderhot; third corporal, King; musician, G. Roberts; privates. Cunningham, Brewton, Beard, Harrison, Powell, Miskelly, Dishroon. Woodruff, F. Roberts. Watson. Blanken- ship. Hanna, Elliott, Rodgers. Pierce, Smith and McCord.
 Company M Entertained.
 1T. H. Chamberlayne of Patton, the well known coal operator, gave a banquet at -he Morris hotel last night to the Jasper Rifles The entire company attended and greatly enjoyed the elegant repast. Sev- eral bright talks were made.
 Roar of Musketry.
 Charlie Grace of Company A reported sick yesterday afternoon.
 The Birmingham Rifles had the largest number of men on dress parade yester-
The age-herald., 1901-07-13

It will be observed that the thermome- ter at the Weather Bureau was higher than any of the street thermometers with the exception of two-that at Harry Mercers and that at Abbott's, one of which at least was considerably affected by reflection of the suns rays from the sidewalk. Of course, the government thermometer is the only toasted one In the list, the other instruments being cheap ones, and no one of them can be depended upon to indicate the tempera- ture with accuracy; but an average taken from the readings of street thermome- ters may be considered as a fairly good indication of the temperature. In most cities, the thermometers at the weather bureaus indicate a lower temperature than those in the street, for the reason that the station Is always on top of a building where there is a cooler stratum of air.
 In my opinion, the thermometers at the weather bureau in this city are not so placed as to make a fair record of the temperature in the shade. The instru- ments are Inside of rather small box some distance above the roof, 1t Is true, but the box has no roof or awning over 1t, and 1t can get so hot that 1t actually rad!ates heat. To indicate properly the temperature in the shade the instrument should have a roof or awning over 1t, so placed that the air can circulate freely, and the suns rays cannot affect 1t by reflection. and heat cannot be conducted to it by wood or metal.
 Today has been no doubt one of the hottest days we have ever had here, but in my judgment the correct temperature on the shady side of the street on the sidewalk ought to be between 101 and 103 with a somewhat lower record at prop erly arranged government station on the top of a building.
The age-herald., 1901-07-13
HELD FOR INVESTIGATION.
The Grand Jury Will Hear of the Dill
 Shooting Al. ,ay.

J. D. Hill, the young Anniston soldier who is alleged to have fired his pistol in a house in Second avenue Wednesday night was tried before Judge Feagin in the Inferior Criminal court yesterday morning and was bound over to the grand jury in the sum of POO. The case was held up, however, until Monday in order that the young man might make bond. The charge of carrying concealed weapons against him was also held up until Monday.
 Immediately after the trial the young man was carried back to the camps and locked up pending his relatives making bond for him. Colonel Higdon has com municated with his parents, and his father Is expected to arrive immediately.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla is just the medicine to purify the blood and build up the whole system.
The age-herald., 1901-07-13
FAIR ASSOCIATION.
Meeting Postponed on Account of Ex
 cessiveIy Hot Weather.

On account of the extreme hot weather the meeting of the stockholders and di- rectors of the Alabama Fair Association called for yesterday afternoon at the Commercial Club rooms, was postponed subject to the call of the vice-president.
 Mayor Drennen, who was general man. ager of the association last year, is very enthusiastic over the prospects for a good fair this year. He says the board of di- rectors have about decided to hold the fair for ten days beginning Thursday. October IT, and ending Saturday night October 26
The age-herald., 1901-07-13
National Embalmers.

Detroit, July 2.-Members of the Ma tional Association of Embalmers, who have been holding a convention here today elected officers as follows: Walton G. Roberts, president; E. L. Bethune of Jeanette. Pa., secretary; Loup R. Geisk, of Detroit, treasurer, and as vice presi- dents, c. Ross Lodwick of Cincinnati, and Geo. W. Borer of Houston, Texas.
The age-herald., 1901-07-13
EXCURSION BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
70 Uniontown, Ala, and Return, July 15-16,. Via A. G. s. R. R. and South. ern Railway.

There will be special excursion train operated over the Alabama Great South ern Railroad and Southern Railway Bir- mingham to Uniontown, Ala, via Akron. on July 15-16, 1901 This train will leave Birmingham, Monday morning, July 16 at S:30 a. m., arrive Uniontown at p. m., re- turning will leave Uniontown at D. m Tuesday. July 16; thus giving all the ex- cursionists ample time to visit the many attractions in and around Uniontown. The fare Birmingham to Uniontown and return, for this train will be $l75 Ex- cellent arrangements have been made for the accommodation of both white and colored passengers.
 For further information call on ticket agent.
The age-herald., 1901-07-13
R. M. SAUL DEAD.
Was Killed in Texas by an Elevator
 Funeral at WoodIaWn.

News has been received by T. c. King of this city announcing the death of his brother-in-law. R. M. Saul at Fort Worth, Texas Thursday morning. He was killed by an elevator.
 The body will be brought here for burial today. the interment taking place Sunday morning at ten o'clock at the Woodlawn Cemetery. The services will be under the auspices of the Woodlawn Fraternal Or der of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
The age-herald., 1901-07-13
Favorite-Moerlein Beer.

Again something new Singapore Pineapple chunks, delicate in flavor, delicious to the taste, economical in price-25c the can.
 Tomlin & Stewart. Both Phones ll85.
The age-herald., 1901-07-13
Active Brains Must Have GOOD FOOD or Nervous Pr0sfrafion Surely Follows.
 ...USE...
 GRAPE-N
TO KEEP OUT OF NERVOUS PROS. TRATIoN BY PROPER USE
 OF FOOD.

It Is a lamentable fact that American brain workers do not, as a rule, know how to feed themselves to rebuild the daily loss occasioned by active mental efforts. This fact, coupled with the dis astrous effects of the alkaloids contained in tobacco, coffee and whisky, makes sure pathway towards nervous prostra- ton.
 The remedy Is simple enough. Employ the services of food expert, who knows the kind of food required to rebuild the daily losses in the human body. This can be done by making free use of Grape Nuts, the famous breakfast food, which contains exactly the elemental principles which have an affinity for albumen and go directly to rebuild the gray matter in the brain, solar plexus and nerve centers throughout the body. Follow youv selec- ton of food up with dismissal of coffee, tobacco and whisky for fifteen days and mark the difference in your mental abili- ty, which means everything to the aver age hustling American. who must have physical and mental strength or he falls out in the race for dollars.
The age-herald., 1901-07-13
AN INSPECTION OF
 LOCAL THERMOMETERS
BY JAMES A. MITCHELL,

About o'clock p. m. today, I made readings of a number of thermometers about the city, with the result noted be- low, which is supposed to represent the degrees of heat in the shade at the sev-
The age-herald., 1901-07-13

noon at o'clock in the grand stand, conducted by the Chaplain. CarAnin John G. Marray A choir will be formed from the regiment and a fine musical programme will be rendered.
 Dancing every night.
The age-herald., 1901-07-13
Mines To Be Consolidated

Louisville, ky, July 12.-The Evening Post says the arrangements for the con- solidation of Kentucky and Tennessee coal mines have been completed.
The age-herald., 1901-07-13
Earthquake in Mexico.

Mexico City, July 12.-Last night an earthquake shock was felt. It was se- we're, but of brief duration.
The age-herald., 1901-07-13
I1N RAISING.
Board of Revenue Had Another Day
 Without Contest.

The Board of Revenue took up a num- Der of tax cases yesterday and settled all of them without dispute. There was not a contest of Commissioner Thomp- sons raises and the board had finished its work early in the afternoon.
 One of the commissioners. while dis cussing the raising of taxes yesterday, said that MT. Thompsons conservative course in the assessing of property will greatly lessen tn. work of the board.
 From present indications" he con- tinued. "I do not believe that we have six cases to try during the term"
The age-herald., 1901-07-13

If your brain won't work right and you miss the snap, vim and energy that was once yours, you should take Prickly Ash Bitters. It cleanses the system and invigorates both body and brain.
The age-herald., 1901-07-13

The best tonic for family use is Moerlein Beer.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-10-04
Attknuon. TeaeheraI

Special short term in methods Of
teaching. Persons desiring to teach 10
the county this year but who have not
complied with tho law requiring attend
alice az az institute, may teash after
approved by the connty superintendent
N1ntnwraffar N'nMtr CoLEfof
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-10-04
HxperlmentaI station.

For sale, the Experimental station at Aztec,
New Mexico.
The commissioners appointed by the Gov
ernor are now fully authorized to negotiate
the sale Of the above named property, consist
ing Of lao acres Ct choice land, with an inn
provements thereon. For price and terms call
upon or write to either Of the folio wing COM
missioners
w. H. WILLIAMS.
JOHN A. KOONTz,
a. VIELMAN.
Aztec, New Mexico, July II. 1901.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-10-04

A meeting Of the citizens Of Aztec
will be held tomorrow Saturday night
at the probate clerks Office for the pur-
pose Of arranging for the Thanksgiving
races, A full attendance is desired.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-10-04

Look out Tor the big sale. week after next, Of
stock, hay, farming machinery and tools
furniture and household goods, beds and bed
ding and general assortKient OF traps and
trinket8 oftwenty years gathering. See hand
bills for particulars.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-10-04

am making out for publication a list Of the
delinquent taxes OF this county.
AN who desire 90 avoid extra costs must Pay
at once. MONROE FIELDS,
Treasurer and Collector
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-10-04

Having purchased the Aztec Barber shop i
am prepared to attend 20 the wants Of an in
that lino and RESPECTFULLY solicit q share o. ths
business a.. M. CuNUhOh,
Aztec. M. M.