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The age-herald., 1901-04-24
MANY SEATS SOLD
 FOR MAY FESTIVAL Yesterdays Sales Amounted to Nearly Four Hundred Dollars ENGAGEMENTS DELIGHTED Advance Sale of Tickets Up To Date Aggregates About s24ooo and the
 Men In Charge of the Sheets
 Are Kept Busy.
ENGAGEMENTS DELIGHT TED

When the box sheets of the May Fes- tival concerts of April 30 and May 1, which have been open at Parker's drug store in First avenue this week, were locked up In the safe last night at the close of the days business. they showed a total of nearly twenty-four hundred seats sold and reserved for the two per formances.
 One of the briskest days business of the week in reserving seats was done yes terday, the gentlemen in charge being kept busy all day long filling the wants of the tardy. It Is becoming more and more difficult to get choice seats in the parquet and the balcony at either concert. Quite a number are left yet, but 1t Is more than likely that this will not be the case by this afternoon. Yesterdays sales and res- ervations amounted to nearly four hun dred. When 1t is borne In mind that this Is an advance sale and that the gallery, which seats over a thousand persons is not taken into consideration, It appears at this time that-the financial success of the May Music Festival is assured. The gallery will bring in, on a conservative basis, from three to five hundred dollars night. The school children are going there and when 1t is recollected that the public library is to be the beneficiary of the concerts and that the public library is dear to the hearts of the children of the public schools, 1t Is expected that the galleries will be well-filled. Admission to the gallery will be only 50 cents.
 The seats there, however, are as good as in any portion of the house, and for concert purposes are perhaps better than other locations, the parquet especially. The sound waves will rise above large portion of the parquet and find their best resting place on the ears of the people in the dress circle. This, in fact is the best part of the house to hear music.
 The advance sale of seats does not in- clude those that will be bought by the visitors to the Elks' Street Fair, which will have commenced the day before. That there will be thousands of visitors to the Elks' Fair is an absolutely certainty and that a large portion of ttese visitors will also take in the May Festival goes without saying.
 Thomas Orchestra is larger and better than ever. Already the best In the world it has become better than itself and comes with the best aggregation of solo, ists 1t has ever had.
 The management of the May Festival has reason to congratulate itself, and peo- pie who want good seats should get them at once.
The age-herald., 1901-04-24
THE SOLDIERS.
Jefferson Volunteers and Troop Q Re ceive New uniforns--FIorai Parade.

The new uniforms ordered by Troop D, First Cavalry, Alabama National Guard, have been received and were distributed yesterday by Quartermaster Sergeant W T. Parker.
 Troop D is the crack cavalry troop in the State and in their new uniforms will present most attractive appearance. This company. under the command of Captain J. B. Morgan. will take part in the Floral Parade and will add greatly to it's appearance and success.
 The Jefferson Volunteers have also re- ceived sixty new uniforms which will en- able the company to parade with full ranks.
 Second Lieutenant Harris Vaughan has rendered his resignation on account of increased business demands requiring him to spend much time out of town. The resignation was received with much re- gret.
The age-herald., 1901-04-24
BEssEMER NEWS.
Happenings In the City's Suburb Told
 By Bright Correspondent.

I Bessemer, April 23.-(Special.) )--Gray's and Sells big shows are in town today and are attracting large crowds. The funeral of MT. A. D. Moores who died at the residence of his son, Mir Frank Moores. yesterday morning after brief illness occurred this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The Rev. H. W. Finn of- ficiated. The interment was in Cedar Hill cemetery.
 The Rev. and Mrs. Geo. W. Reed, Mrs W. J. Long and Miss Larallc Perry left this morning to attend the big missionary conference in New Orleans.
 Mrs. Robert McMillan of New Orleans is spending several weeks with her daughter. Mrs David Malone, in Carolina avenue
 L. W. Johns of Birmingham was in town on important business today.
 The Young Ladies' Afternoon Club will be entertained this week by Miss Cora Carter.
 Revival services are being held morning and night at the Presbyterian church.
The age-herald., 1901-04-24
PRATT CITY suDcETT.
Happenings In the Mining City During
 Yesterday.

Pratt City, April 2S.-(Special. )--Quiet has prevailed throughout the day The negroes are voting in solid phalanx, the mines having remained Idle today, none of the negro miners going to work. The last news is of Democratic majority.
 MT. and Mrs. Short have taken their little son to St. vincent's for q surgical operation.
 Miss Susie Hoffman of Birmingham is the guest of friends at Pratt City to- night.
 The City Council at its regular meeting last night granted franchise for the op- eration of street car line through the city.
 Mrs James A. Kirk will be at home to the Fenelon Club of Birmingham and Pratt City Womans Club tomorrow after noon from 3 to G.
 The marriage of Mir. Sam Bingham oi Pratt City and Miss Cora Belle Sohop- pert of Woodlawn will be solemnized to. morrow afternoon. MT and Mrs. Bingham will be at home with Mir and Mrs fE. H Morris on East Highlands.
The age-herald., 1901-04-24
German Is Appointed.

Opelika. April 23.-(Special.)-Mr Ros. COG W. German of this city has been ap- pointed commissioner to the Buffalo Ex- position from Alabama and will have charge of the Alabama exhibit.
 Mir. w. c. Hamer of this city was as- saulted by highwaymen last night late and robbed of s160. They bruised him up badly breaking his arm.
The age-herald., 1901-04-24
sToMAcHs THAT WON'T WORK.
That Retain the Food and Refuse To Digest It. Make the Head Heavy
 and the Nerves Weak, Need
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.

| There Is a cure for dyspepsia. Sufferers who have tried noxious nostrums will | probably be skeptical but skepticism vanishes when Stuart's Dyspesia Tablets | are tried Whether the trouble is dyspep- sia of long standing, or merely simple case of indigestion, relief Is prompt and pronounced The less the trouble the few CT tablets need be taken.
 Heaviness after eating, sour stomach, as indicated by belching, fatigue with slight cxertion, or with no exertion at all. disturbed sleep. nervousness, consti- can commonly be set down as symptoms of dyspepsia. And dyspepsia is merely indigestion in an aEgrevated form.
 By promoting perfect digestion. Stuart's s Dyspepsia Tablets produces strong nerves, restful. refreshing sleep, pure blood and good sound healthy flesh. They make the skin clear, the eyes bright. the mind cheerful.
 Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are medi- cine and more than a medicine. They di- gest the food and make 1t easy of assimi- {ation, and they relieve the inf1amed, dis eased condition of the membraneous lin- inge and the glands of the stomach and bowels. They help the digestive organs over the hard places. and put them into healthy. active condition. They effect quick and permanent cure You don't have,to continue taking them forever. still it is well to have a box handy and take one at the first return of the trou- ble,
 Perfectly we'll people are made sick by eating too much, or unwholesome food. but not if they take tablet after eating. Treatment with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab It's does not necessitate dieting or any change of habits. They digest the prop CT food .and act upon the other kind in such a way as to make it pass off quick ly and harmiess1y. You may eat and drink what you like. when you Ike. and as much as you like if you take . tablet afterwards.
 stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by all druggists at 50 cents for full size pack age.
 Mich, for little book on stomach disease. mailed free.
The age-herald., 1901-04-24
STREET DUEL AT ALICE.
After Firing Several Shots a Rock v Was Used.

Gadsden, April 2s.-(SpeciaL)-At Alice, Etowah County, today John A. Brooks and Ben Hammett engaged in street duel. There was grudge of long stand ing between the men. The met, drew ing between the men. They met, drew followed, but neither was hurt.
 Brooks then picked up a large rock and threw 1t at Hammett, striking him on the head. crushing his skull and scattering his brains. Hammett still lives, but there Is no hope for his life. Brooks Is at his home and no attempt has been made to arrest him. Both belong to good families
The age-herald., 1901-04-24
Miss. Mary Jordan for Queen.

Anniston. April 23-(Special.)-T con- test in this city to determine what young lady would be queen of the EIks' spring festival and carnival to be given here May to Il has come to close, the count of the votes resulting in the election of Miss Mary Jordan. very charming and popular young lady.
 The big event to be given by the Elks gives promise of being a success in every way Excellent attractions have been en- gagged for the Midway. there will be a merchants display, floral display, etc. and a reat deal of interest is being mani fested.
The age-herald., 1901-04-24
New PackIna Warehoise.

Huntsville, April 2S.-The Cudahy Pack ing Company of Ornahar1ha leased warehouse near the Southern depot and will establish a wholesale warehouse in this city. Garrett Hall of MontGofnery will be placed in charge of the establish menf
The age-herald., 1901-04-24
FUNERAL NOTICE

Died at her home in Elyton. at 2:15 D. m. yesterday. Mrs. Rebecca c. Broom all aged 65 years. Funeral will be from her residence in Elyton tomorrow after noon at p. m. Esfands are invited.
The age-herald., 1901-04-24

WANTED-Young collec' tor. Address in own hand writing giving age, experi' ence and references.
 Merchant, Care of Age Herald.
The age-herald., 1901-04-24

None 228 and we will send you at once ekSg you. want in office supplies. Rob-
 2Qn, 139 Second avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-04-24

Call for Alabama Brewing Company's "Extra Pale" and Standard" Beers. On tap or in bottles. Phone 1928
The age-herald., 1901-04-24
PROPOSALS.

of City Engineer.
 Ala. April 20, 1901. T be received at this noon. Wednesday. kg a stone wall at 1t accompany his for $10000. made d Aldermen of ng of contract v be obtained ved to reject Pe required.
 TDRICK,
 Engineer.
The age-herald., 1901-04-24

Miss Susie Hoffman of Birmingham 10 the guest of friends at Pratt City to- night.
The age-herald., 1901-04-24

Mir. and Mrs. Short have taken their little son to St. vincent's for surgical operation.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-11-15
SOCIAL ENGINEERING.
How a French Mining Company Look
After lts Employees Welfare.

How a French Mining Company Looks
After Its Employees Welfare.
In Cassier's Magazine appears an en-
tertainlng article on the industrial bet
terment of workingmen by DR.. w. II.
Tolman. Speaking of the policy Of the
French Mining Company, at Amin,
which was a pioneer in this movement.
the writer says:
To help its employees save money the
company established, in 1869, a depart
ment for deposits, in which the work
men could make deposits up to 1000
francs, on which the interest allowed
was at per cent. The company no
longer encouraged these deposits in its
own department after the creation of
the postal savings banks, since these
give the workers every facility and
every guarantee for banking their saw
ings.
A cor-operative society was founded
in 1865 on the initiative of the COM
pany. In addition to foodstuffs of all
kinds, which are bought in bulk, this So
ciety had Its own bakeries, dairies.
butcher shops and wine cellars. All
sorts of household utensils, clothing,
and, In fact. all articles for which a
demand exists, are supplied. The com
pany itself buys from the cooperative
stores soaps, brushes, pals and other
small supplies for factory and office
use. The society has its own chemists,
who analyze all the foodstuffs and test
the merchandise. so that the members
are protected In having the purest sup
plies and standard products at the
lowest market rates.
To-day the stores are absolutely indie
pendent, with 10 branch establishments
and a force of nearly 100 Of their own
employees. The present number Of CO.
operators is 5.642. The sales In 1890
reached S,934,611 francs, with net
profit Of 744,4T1 francs to be divided
among the co-operators.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-11-15
PACIFIC COAST NEWS AND COMMENT
REPORTS OF INDUSTRIAL AND AGRICULTURAL
DEVELOPMENT IN OREGON WASHINGTON
CALIFORNIA AND IDAHO.
To Cut Tall Timber.

Articles Incorporating railroad
company to operate in the timber in
the western part Of Polk county and
Lincoln county, Oregon, have been
filed with the county clerk in Multno-
nah county and with the secretary of
state at Salem. The authorized cap
ital is 100000, and the corporate
name is Salem, Falls City & Western
Railway Company. The articles re-
cite that the object is to acquire, con-
struct and equip railroad, telephone
and telegraph on route to be desig-
mated later between Salem, in Marion
county, and the mouth OF the Siletz
river, in Lilcoln county. This would
be over a distance of about rs miles,
most of which would be through val
liable timber. The main object OF
this corporation is to provide an out
let for the fine timber on the hills
back Of Falls City. The intention is
to extend the new line as the saw
mills shall ear into the timber, cross
ing the coast range and penetrating
the Siletz country. 1t will be a
standard gauge railroad.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-11-15
Down On ] PaIOuss Fatm.


A good idea of what can be done on
a farm in the Palouse country OF
Washington may be had by reading
the report of w. d. Mitchell, who
had the 676 acre farm Of the Mitchell
estate, one mile east Of Colfax, leased
during the past year. On $50 acres
Mr.. Mitchell produced 20,754 bushels
Of grain, an average Of 63 bushels to
the acre. The grain was divided as
follows: GOAL bushels OF wheat, 5,.
234 bushels Of barley and y,470 BUSH
I els Of oats. He also raised 200 sacks
OF potatoes, 140 sacks OF onions, three
tons Of cabbages and other vegetables,
including $64 worth OF melons sold to
Coliax citizens. He sold $3.50 worth
OF hogs, 1924 worth OF milk, $2l0worth
OF calves and $40 worth Of pears.
There are now on the farm about 90
tons of prunes, worth $S per ton at
the dryer or SIS per ton on the tree,
which is net profit, the buyer picking
and hauling the fruit. The total
value OF the products of this farm
this season will reach $9, 235.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-11-15

Mrs. Foster gaTe me slip Of papeg.
on which were written a few lines. The
words looked faint, and grew fainter to
my eyes as | read them. They We're
without doubt Olivia's writing,
Il know that you are poor, and 4
send you all | can spare--the ring you
once gave TO me. | am even poorer than
yourself, but have just enough for my
last necessities"
There was no more to be said or done.
Conviction had been brought home to me.
| rose to take my leave. and Foster held
ont his hand to me, perhaps with kind
" intention Olivia's ring was glittering
on it, and could not take It into mine.
"WeIl wellv' be said, II understand;
I am sorry for you. Come again, Dr.
Martin Dobree. If you know OF any
remedy for my case, you are no true man
IL you do not try it,
went down the narrow staircase,
closely followed by Mrs. Foster. Her
face had lost its gaiety aud boldness, and
looked womanly and care-worn, as she
laid her hand upon my arm before open
ing the house-door.
"For heavens sake, come again, she
said, s.if you can do anything for him
We have money left yet, and am earn
ing more every day. We can pay yor
well. Promise me you will come again
Il can promise nothing tonight" an
swered.
'You shall not go till you promise" sh'
said emphatically.
"Well, then, PROMISE" ! answered
and she unfastened the chain alnnos
noiselessly, and opened the door into thu
street.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-11-15
Java,s Great ExpIoslon.

DR.. Eugene Murray Aaron calls the
eruption of the volcano Krakatua in
Java .the greatest explosion Of modern
times" He says:
1T is quite safe to say. when we are
asked the question as to which Of all
the mighty manifestations Of Gods
power in this world thus far within
the ken OF science has been the most
stupendous. the most all-overwhelming.
that the terrific annihiIation Of Krakas
tua. IN 1888, surpasses all else. A smoke
that encircled the globe. wave that
Travelled 1900 miles. a sound heard 81
600 miles afar and an air shock hurled
thrice around the earth-what more
can be sought as testimony to the pent-
up energies beneath our very feet:"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-11-15
Million, in Tale.

A recent incorporation is the Dar-
rington Tale Company, that has been
formed for the purpose OF opening up
and developing five full sized tale
claims located in the White Horse
mining district, about three miles
from the town Of Darlington, Wash.
The surface showings are particularly
good. with indications of large de-
posit Of pure tale. Commercial tale
is used in the manufacture OF paper,
of soap and Of different lubricating
materials. 1t is also used in dressing
fine leather for shoes, gloves and book
binding. Toilet preparations, such
as face powder, glove powder, foot
powder, have for their basis pure tale.
The value OF crude tale, as it is quar-
ried from the mine, ranges from rs to
$50 per ton.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-11-15

"She must have died very soon after
my mother" | answered, and | never
knew it@
Its strange" he said. II wonder she
never got anybody to write to you or
Tardifn
There was no way Of accounting for
that strange silence toward us We sat
talking in short, broken sentences; but
we could come to no conclusion about 1t.
1t was late when we parted, and | went
TO bed, but not to sleep.
Upon going downstairs in the morning
found that Jack was already off, having
left short note for me. saying he would
visit my patients that day. had scarce
ly begun breakfast when the servant an
nounced "a lady" and as the lady fol
lowed close upon his heels, saw behind
his shoulder the familiar face of Johan-
ma, looking extremely grave. She was
soon seated beside me, watching me with
something Of the tender, wistful gaze of
my mother.
"Your friend, DR.. John Senior, called
upon us short time SINCE" she said,
"and told us this sad, sad news"
nodded silently.
"If we had only known 1t yesterday"
she continued, 'you would never have
heard what we then said. This makes
so vast a difference. Julia could not have
become your wife while there was an
other woman living whom you loved
more. You understand her feeling?"
"Yes," l said; Julia Is right"
"My brother and l have been talking
about the change this viii make" she
resumed. "He would not rob you Of any
consolation or of any future happiness;
not for worlds. He relinquishes all claim
to or hope Of Julia's Affection"
"That would be unjust to Julia" in
terrupted. "She must not be sacrificed
to me any longer. do not suppose |
shall ever marry"
you mutt marry, Martin" she inter
rupted In her turn. and speaking EN-
phatieally; you are altogether united
for bachelors life. It is all very well
for DIR. John Senior, who has never
known woman's companionship, and
who can do without it. But it is misery
to you--thls cold. colorless life. No. OF
all men | ever knew. you are the least
fitted for a single life.'
Perhaps | am" admitted, as l re-
called my longing for some sign of wom-
anhood about our bachelor dwelling.
(To be continued.l
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-11-15
The Doctors dilemma
BY 44esbs stretton
assssaesaesaaasAeese

cat, which he held fast, and entertained
himself by teasing aud tormenting II.
He scrutinized me as keenly as did
him.
II believe we are In some sort CON
nected, DR.. Martin Dobree,' he said;
"my half sister, Kate Daltrey, is mar
ried to your father DIR, Dobree."
.sYes," | answered shortly. The SUD-
jeet was eminently disagreeable to me,
and had no wish to pursue It with him.
'.Ay! she will make him happy man,
he continued mockingly; "you are not
yourself married. | believe, DIR. Martin
DoSrceT
took no notice whatever OF MS re-
mark, but passed on to formal inquiries
concerning his health. My close STUDY
of his malady helped me here. ! could
assist him TO describe and local lie his
symptoms, and soon found that the dis
ease was in a very early stage.
you have a better grip Of It thar
Lowry" he said. Il feel as II ! were
made Of glass. and you could l5ol
through me. Can You cure meg
Il will do my best,." ! answered
$50 you all say he muttered. "an
the best is generally good for nothing
You see care less about getting over !
than my wife does. She is very anxious
for my recovery"
"Your wife!' repeated in utter sur
prise; "you are Richard Foster, ! be
lever
Certainly he replied.
"Does your wife know of your pres
ent illness?" | inquired
''ro be sure" he answered; "let mi
introduce you to Mrs, Richard Foster
The woman looked at me with flash
ing eyes and a mockkikDg smile. Will
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-11-15
AE roRo or ABOUT THE BOG.
Man Returning from a Journey Finds
His Horse Too Well GuarIed

Man Returning from JOuruey Finds
His Horse Too Well GuarIed
BurglaEies had been of such frequent
occurrence in the neighborhood that
when he decided to leave home with
his family for short sojourn in the
country he hit on plan that would in
sure his home against intrusion. A
friend Of his who conducted saloon a
few blocks away was the owner Of two
bulldogs Of tried courage. The citizen
bent on spending his vacation away
from the city concluded that their joint
guardianship could be divided and one
Of the CANNES left every night In his
domicile would contribute much to his
own ease of mind.
II win give you SIS bill II you VIII
bring one of those dogs over TO my
house at dark every night and take him
away in the morning" said the inven-
tive resident to the bartender. with
one of those dogs there overnight no
one will have the nerve to try the win
dows."
! The offer was an allurlng one to the
dispenser of drinks and he readily ac-
cepted It, The householder had little
fear for his residence during the day
time. as an obliglng neighbor had
promised ITO kind of keep an eye on
the place"
A telegram from the city rudely In
terrupted the tourists good time. One
Of his business associates was coming
to town the following day and 1t would
be necessary for the man on his vaca-
| ton to hurry home for at least 4S hours.
His journey to the railway station was
interrupted by an accident TO the rig
and by the time repairs were made the
train had pulled out of the depot. This
necessitated a weary wait for several
hours at the station until the night
train arrived.
1t was nearly II O'Clock when the
traveller, thoroughly tired. mounted the
front steps of his residence. The click
Of his latchkey caused him to stop sud
denly in his musings. He opened the
door few inches and then slammed I
in great haste as heavy dog, growlini
fercely sprang against the panels
Then for the first time he realized how
well guarded his home had been in hi'
absence. Incidentally he regretted tina
his concern had prompted such a meth
cd of protection.
The owner of the house had speak
ing acquaintance" with the dog tina
stood In the way of his entrance, bu
the animal was not disposed to recol
lect 1t. The man at the door said man.
: pleasant things to the canine, but tn
more he pleaded the louder the anima
expressed its resentment. At last b
concluded that he was wasting time II
,, his efforts at conciliation and that tn
! only thing left for him to do was to en-
| list the aid Of his friend the bartender
E Arriving at the saloon, the wear.
: traveller found to his sorrow that an
other drink mixer was on duty.
"You know the bulldog that's over a
my house, don't you?" he inquired
i pleadingly.
+ 'Oh, yes, Of course"
4 "Well I've been giving your partne
Y S. for taking him over at night an
: bringing him away in the morning thes
/. two weeks. I'll just give you S. If you'l
e go over this one time and remove him.
t Chicago Chronicle.