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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-27

Many things happen in India, and Mrs. Isabel Savory has this to say
 about one of them in her book He
 had a kenhouse and hen that was sit
 ting, but unluckiy for her matching
 Operations cobra got through a chnk : in the henhouse. The cobra made a line meal of well warmed eggs, but
 when it escaped to retire by the same
 hole through which it had entered it found those eggs in the way. It was
 much too large to get out, so it stuck
 in the hole, half in the henhouse and half outside There it was discovered the next morning in a surfeited condi- tion It paid for its greediness with its life, and then it paid back the eggs it had stolen; for when the body of the snake was opened the eggs were all
 found unbroken and warm. They were
 replaced under the hen, and in due
 time were matched none the worse for their peculiar incubation. The strange fact that the cobra could swallow whole an egg much bigger than it's own head Is accounted for by the peculiar con sstruction of that head The head and jaws of the cobra are loose, and can be enormously stretched and distorted,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-27

The population of Germany aggre- rated 56,345, 900 according to the cen aus of 1900, the results of which have just been made public The empire Hc6ntains no less than 442 cities with hpopulation of between 10000 and 10000 each. The greatest growth has been In Prussia In the year 1916, Prussia had 1S,7O9,o 900 inhabitants; in 1855, 21,- 320, ,00O; and in 1900, 34, 463, ,O0O
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
BRIGANDS ABDUCT
 AMERICAN GIRL
She Was a Missionary in the Land of the Sultan.
 He Acts

Boston, September 6.-The American Board of Foreign Missions has received a cable message from Rev. J. H. House, one of the missionaries at sanila, in Ma donia saying
 'Brigands took Miss Stone and com panion between Bansko and Djoumania ]"
 These places are situated about 100 miles northeast of Salonkia, in a country long familiar to the missionaries of the American board. Miss Ellen Stone is one of the tried missionaries of the board, having been in this mission since 1878. It has been part of her duty to tour among the people with woman attendant. Miss Stone was born in Roxbury and her home is in Chelsea, where her mother resides. Four of her brothers are in business in this city.
 missionary now in Boston from Bull garia Is confident that no i'll treatment will be given these ladies' but thinks it simply a case in which ransom is sought by robbers
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
SLAVE TO SUPERSTITION
Is M. Santos Dumont, the Famous Bra.
 gillian Aeronaut.

New York, September IA Paris cablegram to the World is as follows: M, Santos-Dumont, the fearless Bra gillian aeronaut, is slave to all sorts of superstitions. He confidently at- tributes his miraculous escape from death when his airship was wrecked
 recently on a roof to the saving power of the medal he wears on his wrist. This amulet was gift to him from the Countess d'Eu, the daughter of Dom | Pedro H., the last Emperor of Brazil, and he believes it has saved his life
 many times.
 l He will make his next dash for the Eiffel tower and return September q, | the anniversary of Brazils independ- ence. in a new motor balloon, which l he calls his No. 6. and which he in ] Hated today for the first time. He will | make A short trial ascension in it next | monday.
 MT. Santos-Dumont wears, besides the blessed medal on his wrist, lock
 of his fiance's hair upon his heart. He will not attempt any work unless he has been able to talk with red-haired girl on the evening before. Sometimes he walks miles in search of red
 haired woman whom he can address
 without insulting her. His cook, his
 chambermaid, his valet and his coach
 man are all red-haired, because he is
 convinced that blonde servants bring
 good luck to his house. Yet, notwith-
 standing all those luminous-headed at- tendants, he is persuaded that the
 morrow Is bound to be unprofitable
 unless the required red-haired girl is found and talked with between 6 and
 p. m.
 He generally finds flower girl or
 beggar whom he tips generously.
 But when the search for them is fruit
 less desperation emboldens him to
 speak to almost any red-haired mas
 cotte. Once he got into serious trouble
 on top of an omnibus, the father of
 the maiden addressed mistaking the
 Brazilian's intentions, and threatening to pitch him over the railing.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07

finest shows in the country and the free attractions will be the best that have ever been seen on similar occasions in the South
 Workmen around the pavilion on the bluff overlooking Valley creep and the placid Alabama river were shocked yes- terday afternoon to bring to the surface several bones and two skulls, evidently of human beings
 Heretofore cannon balls and implements of warfare have frequently been unearth- ed while digging in the vicinity of the pavilian. but yesterday was the first time that articles of so gruesome a character have been brought to light.
 It is stated by some of the older citizens that way back wonder many years ago when smallpox was epidemic in Selma that some two hundred negroes were dumpted into quickly dug graves down near the creek, and the solution of the find, of yesterday is that some of the bones of the victims of the pest have been brought to light Whether this be true or not could not be ascertained. and 1t may be that some soldiers during the war found their resting place near the present site of the pavilion.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
KILLED BY RAILROAD TRAIN.
Negro Was Deaf and Persisted In
 Walking On Track.

Columbus, Ga, September 6-tSpecial.)- William Wilson, a negro, was killed by train at Linwood, Ala, this morning He was walking along the track, and being deaf, did not hear the approaching train. He was run over and killed instantly. Notwithstanding the fact that he was deaf, Wilson always persisted in walking on the railroad track. On three previous occasions he was knocked off the track by engines, but the fourth accident proved fatal
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
RAILROAD NOTES.

President Winchell and Traffic Manager Dodge of the Frisco system, part or which was formerly the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham, are en route to Birmingham, They are making an m spection tour over their division of the line and expect to reach here Sunday They are travelling in a special train. Several other officials accompany them.
 The Louisville and Nashville, which IS named as the official route of the Ala bama members of the Grand Army of the Republic, will have party of about forty old soldiers to leave for Cleveland, O.. on Sunday The Alabama Great Southern will also have a number of G. A. R. pas sengers.
 With the end of September will come a discontinuance of convention business. The railroads have never experienced as much business as has been done this spring and summer through the special rates offered on account of various con- ventions,
 The National Baptist Convention for colored people will meet in Cincinnati next week.
 The new dining cars which the Louis vile and Nashville have contracted for with the Pullman Company will be put in service between Birmingham and New Orleans within the next few weeks.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
OPELIKA

Opelilxa, September 6.-(Special) - The announcement that Hon. D. H. Sanford of Troy will be a candidate for attorney general is received with much satsfac- tion by his friends here. He is a son of the ate Hon. w. J. Sanford, our beloved and distinguished Governor, and inherits to a large extent his fathers brilliant oratorical powers.
 The crops in this section are excellent, especially the cotton crop. It is generally conceded that Lee County has the finest cotton crop for years. There Is some fine cotton around Opelika.
 II. M. Wilson, clerk of the Circuit Court, has twenty acres in cotton near the city, which competent judges esti- mate will make twenty bales. Half of it has been planted twice. A fine oat crop was harvested.
 Dr. w. B. Watson has sold his hand some residence on Calhoun street to MT. G. P. Butler for $575O and will move to Columbus Ga. 5sf
 J. I. Dorsey of this city and Miss Min nie Moore of Birmingham were married a few days ago.
 The Opelika compress will not be op- erated this season. It is leased by the giving employment to large number of
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
BOY CRUSHED TO
 DEATH BY SLATE
Jim Hogg Meets an Untimely Death in Mines-News
 of Pratt City

Pratt City. September 6.-(Special,)- Jim Hogg of Sandusky, aged 19. was crushed to death yesterday by falling slate in the mines at shaft No. 1. His remains were inferred at Greenwood cem- etery today.
 Mrs, Cooper of Walraee, Tenn, will spend the winter in Pratt City with her daughter, Mrs W. G. Orme. Mrs Cooper came from Tennessee on the re- turn of Mrs orme several days ago.
 Dr. R. F. Lovelady and family left to- day for Cullman to spend several days visiting friends and relatives MT. Mo Crary of Opelka, Ala, graduate pharmacist of Auburn, will work in Dr. Loveladys store during his absence.
 Miss Jerome Rogers is visiting at the home of MT. and Mrs. J, T. Rogers. near shaft No. l.
 Miss Kate Cross of Woodlawn is visiting at the home of Miss Beulah Edwards on East Highlands. and will remain for sev- eral days.
 Miss Maude Brown returned to her home at Carrollton, Ga, yesterday, after several weeks visit to relatives in this place. She was accompanied by Miss Lena Culpepper, who will remain in | Carrollton a month.
 Superintendent P. M McNeil announces a faculty meeting tomorrow afternoon in the high school building at 2:3O o'clock Miss Bunsden of Tennessee, who Is to teach in the public schools of this place, arrived yesterday.
 Rev W. c. McPherson, retiring pastor Of the Baptist church, left yesterday for Columbia, Tenn, where he will make his home until his wife's health Is improved
 Rev. J. F. Watson the new pastor of the Baptist church, Is in the city, and has spent most of the week getting ac- quainted with his people. He will preach Sunday morning and Sunday night.
 Rev Frank Marston will preach at the Presbyterian church tonight as usual, but there will be no afternoon service. The meeting will continue during the first part of next week. The public is cordially in- vited to attend
 Mrs. c. D. Comstock will entertain a few intimate friends this evening at her home on East Highlands.
 MT. and Mrs Wm. Hale leave tonight for their home in Pennsylvania. They have been visiting relatives in this place for several days.
 Mrs. Grier of Birmingham was the guest of Mrs Job Going today.
 The city is experiencing a building boom in the vicinity of, the crossing of the electric car line and the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad, in the southwestern suburbs. Houses are being built all along the car line on both sides of the railroad for residence pur- poses. Some of these are of very neat and attractive appearance
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
EAST LAKE.

East Lake, September 6-Special 1-Mr. Robert Hewlett and wife have moved to Fountain Heights, where they will keep house.
 A lawn party was given yesterday aft. ernoon by Misses Ida and Belle Morrls in honor of their friend, Miss J. Ellen Walker who Is their guest The party was held on MT. J. L. Morris lawn. and was greatly enjoyed by about forty young people.
 Mrs. D. J. Lyle entertained a number of the young people of East Lake last night. A number of interesting games made the time pass pleasantly. Late in the evening refreshments were served. The followin, were present: Misses Annie Sohoolar. May Belle Summers. Ethel Bondurant. Florence Martin, Nellie Ellia, May Belle Tomkins, Margaret Weaver, Charlotte MeMullen, Virginia Stubbs, Ettie Moore, Pearl McMullen. Ora Williams; Messrs. Dunnick Mcconnell. Raymond Moore. Johnnie Woods, s. Stubbs, William II. Little, Walton Mutt, Will Goldman, AL bert Little, Claude Summers, Ray Sum- mers, Give Daly, Mason Goldman, MT. and Mrs. R. B, Rogers, Mir. and Mrs. T. J. Jones and MT. and Mrs. Frank.
 Burke Weisslnger of Springvile is visit ing his friend, Alan Daily at Fourteenth street and Underwood avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07

hands during the business season and ap- nually congresses between 75,00O and 1Oo,- 000 bales of cotton.
 Opelikas public school opened last Mon day with 2O4 pupils, the largest attend ance the first day in several years. Quite a number of young men and women will leave for colleges in various parts of the country in a few days.
 Tax Assessor Butler has completed bis book for 1901. It shows total valuation of taxable property in Lee County Of A,615,s45. an increase of $1Ss.1 over 1900, The total State tax is ss4,71s.S3.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
Hattie Carpenter won the second prize, { pretty pin cushion.

Mattie Carpenter won the second prize, a pretty pin cushion.
 It was decided that during the fall and winter the club will meet every two weeks, on Friday afternoons at o'clock.
 Words are inadequate to express the sorrow and indignation that swept over this city this afternoon when the news of the assassination of President Mckinley reached here. The newspaper offices were besieged with anxious enquirers, and telegraph and telephone wires were kept in constant use.
 Mrs. W. l.. Perkins and Master Arthur Perkins, who have been visiting Mrs. T.. H. Wright, have returned to their home in Anniston.
 John W. Simmons is back from Ten nessee, where he has been sojourning for several weeks for the benefit of his health.
 E. W. Little, who is at Tate Springs,
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
SELMA

Selma, September 6.-The handsome Autographs for the Elks' street fair and carnival which will take place in Selma during the week of oetoher 14-l9, arrived today and soon the city and surrounding country will be ablaze with posters not unlike those of Barnum's circus, The promoter for the Seelma fair is on the ground and has booked number of the
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
A TEXAS WONDER,
Halle Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis eovery cures all kidney and bladder troubles. removes gravel. cures diabetes, seminal emissions, weak and lame backs, rheuma tism and all irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. regulates bladder troubles In children. One small bottle in two months treatment, and will cure any case above mentioned. Price $1.O0 Dr. E. W. Hall. sole manufacturer, P. o. Box 629, St. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials. Sold by all druggists.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
BAY ANNETTE

Bay Minette. September e.--(Speclai)-A contract was closed here today to have an artesian well put down at once. The contract calls for six-ineh well that Is guaranteed to have a flow of water thirty feet above the ground. The well win be located near the courthouse.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
READ THIS.

Martin, Tenn. June, 5, IVVi pr. E. W. Hall. St, Louis Mo.-My Dear Sir: take pleasure in saying that have used your great discovery with much ben eft, having suffered for years with kidney trouble, and most heartily recommend It to all sufferers from kidney diseases. Re- spectfuliy, J. W. LOWRANCB. Member of the Memphis Annual Confer ence M. E. Church. South.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LA.
 NEW ORLEANS.

Full courses in Languages. Science. En- gineering, Law, Medicine. Tulane makes leaders in all vacations. Its facilities for instruction in Engineering are unsurpass- ed. Unexcelled opportunities for the study of Sugar Chemistry. Many scholar ships. Board and accommodation at low est rate Opportunities afforded for self help. Next session begins October list. Send for catalogue.
 R. K. BRUTE, Secretary.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
Evacuation Soon To Be Complete.

Washington, September GA cablegram received at the State Department from Commissioner Rockhill announces that the evacuation of the city of Pekin and of the province of China Is expected to be completed the 17th and 22d of this month respectively MT. Rockhill also an- nounces that the signing of the final pro- tocol will be effected on the 7th instant.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
SPECIAL RATES
To Norfolk Via Southern Railway.

Account of meeting of Concatenated Or der of Hoo Hoos, September 9-13, the Southern Railway and Alabama Great Southern will sell round trip tickets to Norfolk at rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale September and 8, limited September 15.
 For further information call on c. D. Jackson, travelling passenger agent, Bir- mingham. Ala, or J. c. Lush. travelling passenger agent, Birmingham, Ala.
 9-G-3t.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
Sultan Acts.

Constantnople, September 6.-The Sul- tan, immediately upon hearing of the ab- duction of Miss Stone and her companion, peremptorily ordered the val of Salonica to secure their release and to exercise every care for their comfort and safety.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
CHEAP RATES

To Cincinnati Via Alabama Great
 Southern Railroad. Account Fall Festival to be held Cincin- nati September 16-2S, the Alabama Great Southern Railroad will sell round-trip tickets from Birmingham at rate of one fare. Tickets on sale September 14 and 15, limited September 2S
 For particulars calls on or address
 T. c. LUSK, s-29-SOt Travelling Passenger Agent.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07

Tenn, for the benefit of his health, will go on shortly to the mountains of North Carolina.
 Mrs J. Fred Robertson is spending some time at Shelby Springs.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
Notre Dame of Maryland

College for Young Women and Prepara- tory School for Girls. Teachers Specialists in every department. Lecturers of nation al reputation. System of education thor ough and progressive. Regular and elec- tive courses. Extensive grounds. Loca- tion unsurpassed. Suburb of Baltimore. Spacious buildings, completely equipped. Charles Street Avenue. Baltimore, Md.
 7-20- -2m-s -sat-wed
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
WOODLAWN

Woodlawn, September 6.-(Special)- Messrs. Dunlap and Roberts, Woodlawn Jack tars, who have been here on fur tough for some time. have rejoined their vessel at Norfolk, Va. They are members of the crew of the United States battle ship Illinois, which Is about to make a trip around the world.
 Miss Eva Davis of Patton Is visiting her uncle, H. J. Davis. She will remain here for several weeks.
 Gorge IT. Pearson, aged 70, died sud denly Wednesday night of heart trouble at the home of his son-in-law. J. II. Sheppard.
 Dr. Besta Wood has recovered suffi- cient to be out again, but is still far from well.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
Ed0eworth Boarding and DauSchool

For Girls Reopens Sept. 2s; ssth year,
 MRS. H. P. LEFEBVRg. MISS E. D. HUNTLEY,
 Principals. 12s and l24 w Franklin St.. Baltimore, Md. 7-20-2m-sat-wed
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
BOY CLIMBS OUT
 PRISON CHIMNEY
Charlie Freedman Stole Wheel and Then Stole His
 Freedom

Bessemer, September 6. - Especially - Charlie Freedman. who was locked up in the city jail last night on the charge of having stolen wheel from Hugh Bryant, escaped shortly afterwards by climbing up through the chimney to the roof and then jumping to the ground. Officers gave chase and have been searching for him all day, but have been unable to find him.
 Lon O'Neill and Lester Martin, two ne- groes who have been held in the city jail as being accessory to or having knowl- edge of the murder of Jim House, were taken before the grand jury today and later dismissed. Lucius Jackson was held for murder
 The Young Ladies' Afternoon Club met this afternoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Hard, where they were most charmingly entertained by Misses Kate Giles and Mary Hard on the spacious vine -embowered verandas. The literary contest for the afternoon was original and entertaining, and Miss Mary McForman of Gadsden carried off the first prize. handsome pocketbook. Miss
The age-herald., 1901-09-07

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The age-herald., 1901-09-07

Mrs Grier of Birmingham was the guest of Mrs. Job Going today.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07

MT. and Mrs Wm, Hale leave tonight Tor their home in Pennsylvania They have been visiting relatives in this place for several days.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07

Mrs. c. D. Comstock will entertain a few intimate friends this evening at her home on East Highlands.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07
$I9.55 Birmingham to Cleveland, Ohio, and Return
 Via the "BIG FOUR. /"

The official route of the Department of Alabama to the Thirty-fifth Annual Encampment G. A. R. Tickets on sale September 7th to 11th, inclusive.
 Call on your ticket agent for full particulars.
 U. c. CLARK, T. P. A.. Chattanooga. w. J. LYNCH, G. P. ana T. A., Cincin-
 na.l.
The age-herald., 1901-09-07

Rev. Frank Marston will preach at the Presbyterian church tonight as usual, but there will be no afternoon service. The meeting will continue during the first part of next week. The public is cordially in- vited to attend
The age-herald., 1901-09-07

E. W. Little, who is at Tate Springs,
The age-herald., 1901-09-07

J. I. Dorsey of this city and Miss Min nie Moore of Birmingham were married a few days ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-13
THE FIGHT ON EVANS
Senator Hawley Defends the Pension
 Commissioner

Cleveland Sept I2-The first day Of the Grand Army of the Republic was taken up by inc reading of the reports by the commander fn-chief. adjutant-general. chaplain and the various committees.
 Tshe action of the committee the report of the Committee on Pensions is still subetct of all-absorbing interest with the veterans.
 Commander in Chief Rassieur, in a spirited address. severely arraigned Pension Commis- aioner Evans upon his administration of the affairs of the Pension Bureau. His complain embraced alleged Lnfairness and dereliction of duty in offics. lie was careful to eXonerate preeident Mckinley and directed his attack al fine head of the Pension Bureau direct.
 Senator HawleY announced his intention of A1htinR any attack made upon Commissioner Tyans He expressed the fullest confidence in fhe Administration to rectify any existing evils t, dle time and counselled moderation in the convention. It was thought tonight that the Snatority of the delegates were in accord with cS1a6or Hawlev's views Definite action. 1t is eaid will likely be taken in reference to tn,
 A humber of cities are in the fight for the usxt encampment of the Grand Army of th' eait lake City and Charleston W. Va. beine Vnentioned in the list of contestants The place ~ rnaefinR will be decided tomorrow.
 ThA Mexican Veterans at thelr session To Aav received telegTams from Mrs. Jefferson Ts,,s Admiral Dewey. the widow of Genera IT g Grant and others ., .,,,,
 l'he mass meeting in praise and thanksglIlni eor fhe TrOspectiVe recovery or President MIG Etniav was attended by an immense outpour s,ss- of people including veterans and visitors 6s took hts seat upon the platform he va sreated with continuous applause The man SA.etnent speakers of the day including Govern n es@h JudKe William R. Day Senator Far S.1trs and others, spoke in most reellnB term is1SR th0 Rn-absorbing topic of the oAS'