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The age-herald., 1901-03-09
WONDERFUL RESULTS
Of New Discovery Similar To the
 Roentgen Rays.

Washington, March s.-Experiments with new process somewhat similar to the celebrated Roentgen or ''x-rays'' are being conducted in great secrecy at a Berlin institute according to conmun- ication received at the State Depart ment from Consul-Genepal Guenther at Frankfort Germany. The new species of ray are called Bacquerel rays, after their discoverer, a French chemist, who first put his discovery before the public in 1895. In the furore which the Roentgen rays created in the medical world these Baoquerel rays were lost sight of.
 The experiments are said to have dis- closed the fact that an entirely new ele- ment is responsible for the Bacquerel raya and that they render almost every transparent substance luminous in the darkness.
 ul-Generai Guenther says that the new rays make it possible to tell genuine diamonds from artificial ones in the dark, which fact would prove of great practical importance in testing.
 The experiments, 1t is said, also have demonstrated that rays emanatang from a larger quantity of the new element make the air such a conductor of cleo tricity as to promise that the property can be utilized in wireless telegraphy. The result of the experiments, 1t Is stated, will be laid before Emperor William, which" says the consul general, seems to indicate that the discovery Is regarded as one of great importance"
The age-herald., 1901-03-09
FEED CHILDREN On Properly Selected Food-It Pays Big Dividends.

If parents will give just little intelli- gent thought to the feeding of their chill dren the difference in the health of the little folks will pay, many times over, for the small trouble.
 A mother writes, saying: "Our children are all so much better and stronger than they have ever been since we made a change in the character of the food. We have quit using potatoes three times a day, with coffee and so much meat Now we give the little folks some fruit, either fresh, stewed or canned, some Grape Nuts with cream, occasionally some soft boiled eggs and some Postum Food Coffee for breakfast and supper. Then for dn- ner they have some meat and vegetables It would be hard to realize the change In the children, they have grown so sturdy and strong, and we attribute this change to the food clements that. I understand, exist in Grape-Nuts and Postum.
 "A short time aso my baby was teeth ing and had a great deal of stomach and bowel trouble. Nothing seemed to agree with him until I tried Grape-Nuts soft ened and mixed with rich milk and he improved rapidly and got sturdy and we'll Gratefully. Mrs. Oakes, N. D." Name given upon application to Postum Cereal Co.,, Battle Creek, Mich.
The age-herald., 1901-03-09
Women Beautifully Gowned.

Here is description of some beauti- fully gowned women at the inaugural ball.
 Mrs. Roosevelt wore a plain gown of heavy white silk, embroidered in silver, made en train, and finished at the hem with a full rose quilting of lace. The draperies, caught at each side by grace full loops of satin ribbons.
 On the low-cut corsage these same de- signs were carried out. Strings of pearls were worn around her neck, from which depended a magnificent ostrich tip fan. An aigrette of ostrich tips was worn in her hair, caught in place by magnificent crescent of pearls and diamonds.
 Some of the other notable costumes were the following:
 Mrs. Root, gown of white satin, yelled with point d'Alencon,, diamond aigrette and handsome clusters of jewels.
 Mrs. Griggs, costume of white brocad- ed satin, richly ornamented with Mechlin lace, set off with pearls and diamonds.
 Mrs. Charles Emory Smith, toilet of white brocaded satin with bands of white lace insertion and diamond necklace and hair ornament.
 Mrs. John D. Long, gown of black lace over white silk with diamonds and pearls.
 Mrs. Hitchcock, handsome creation of mauye satin, with a garniture of point lace, with amethyst and diamond jewels.
 Miss Wilson. daughter of the Secretary of Agriculture, a Persian gown of white crepe de chine.
 Sonora Azuiroz, wife of the ambassador from Mexico, black velvet, with garni- ture of jet and point lace.
 Sonora Perez, a creation of black tulle over black satin, with parma vtolets and pearls.
 Countess Cassini, a graceful gown of honiton lace over an underdress of white tafreth, made princess style; her jewels a magnificent robe of pearls, extended to the waist line.
 Baroness von Hengelmuller, wife of the Austro-Hungarian minister, a magnificent Parisian gown of pale pink velvet, trim med elaborately with renaissance lace Pearls in hair, collar of diamonds.
 Countess de Lichtsrvelde, wife of the Belgian minister, toilet of white bro- caded satin, with garniture of yellow panne velvet and exquisite brussels lace a tiara of diamonds and necklace ot pearls and diamonds.
 Viscountess de Santo Thryso, wife of the minister from Portugal, a becoming gown of pale green satin, yelled with white chiffon, the skirt finished with tiny ruffles of the chiffon, diamonds and en- eralds.
 Mrs. Nelson A. Miles, toilet of white satin, trimmed with flounces, and the bidice trimmed with duchesse lace.
 Mrs. Marcus A. Hanna's gown was a magnificent Worth creation of the rich est white satin. embossed with heavy
The age-herald., 1901-03-09
SECRETARY LONG
Will Reward Officers Who Dlstin-
 guished Themselves.

New York, March S-A Washington dis patch. to the Herald says that adequate rewards will be given by Secretary Long to the officers who distinguished them Selves in China, the Philippines and Sa- moa.
 Captain McCalla, who figured in the Seymour expedition for the relief of the besieged legationers in Pekin; Capt. John T. Myers, who commanded the American legation guard in Peldn; Maj. L. T. Wall CT and many junior officers will be ad- vanced- in their respective grades.
 Other officers of the navy will receive letters of commendation. Marine officers will be rewarded in like manner. The Is intended to confer medals of honor upon those who distinguished themselves which carry with them gratuities of $500 each.
 The question of the rewards to be given officers has received the serious consid- eration of a board of officers, of which Assistant Secretary Hackett is chairman The board originally submitted a scheme of promotion which contemplated the creation of four medals-the Medal of the Republic, the John Paul Jones Medal. the Farragut Medal and the Campaign Medal
 Secretary Long desired, however to im- mediately reward officers and men who had distinguished themselves in action and he directed the board to consider the services of each man and award honors to them accordingly.
The age-herald., 1901-03-09
In Honor of Captain Wilson.

The social event of the week was the basket ball game last night played by the Mobile and Birmingham teams, and among the social functions in honor of several of the visiting men was luncheon given yesterday at o'clock by Miss Helen Smith at her handsome home on South Highlands
 The occasion was a distinctly beautiful one, the lovely young hostess carrying out in the decorations and other details the colors of the two teams. The center piece was a mass of white carnations re- iieved by smilax, intermingled with which were the blue and white colors of and the cut-glass bonbon dishes were elaborate lace designs over blue, while the place cards were attached to little baskets with miniature balls inside. A delicious luncheon of several courses was served, the details of which reproduced the blue and white idea, the ices being served in these colors on blue and white china
 Miss Smith was unusually lovely and attractive in a blue and white gown Up- on her right sat the distinguished guest of honor, Captain Wilson of the Mobile team, while on her left sat MT. Hill Fer guson, the popular captain of the Bir- Miss Elizabeth Brady. Miss Edith Snow, Miss Carrie Nance, MT West of Mobile and MT. Dean of Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1901-03-09
In Society.

The music at St. Paul's Church, at high mass at 1o:30 o'clock tomorrow, will be unusually attractive. In addition t. Memoi's beautiful Kyrie and parts ol Battmann's mass, Miss Margaret Clark son, mezzo soprano and MT. Chalifoux violin, will render Gounods great Ave Maria, considered by many the greatest Ave Maria ever written. Miss Clarkson has an uncommonly rich and sympathet- ic voice, and as she has been studying this song for several weeks past with Mrs. Guckenberger a rare treat may be expected Sunday.
 Congressman and Mrs. W. G. Brantley of Georgia are the guests of Mir and Mrs. J. c. Henley, 901 South Nineteenth street.
 Miss Emma Edwards of Blountsville Is the guest of Miss Cumi Paris, FLY Fifth avenue.
 Mrs Henry J Rosenstihl of Union Springs is very i'll at the Davis infirmary Mrs. Rosenstihl was Miss Eunice Randle, the beautiful daughter of Capt. Troup Randle, the famous Confederate veteran of Bullock County, and she and her no- ble old father have friends in every coun- ty of Alabama who will hope for her a speedy recovery.
The age-herald., 1901-03-09
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 gold embroidery. the lighter tracery of the pattern outlined with crystal beads and threads. of cream-colored chenille. Miss Hay. daughter of the secretary of state. toilet of pale green panne velvet. pailletted with silver; pearl orn- aments.
 Miss Alice Hays gown was white crepe de chine, the skirt finished witE accordin plating, with pearl passemen- terie ornamenting the bodice; a necklace and aigrette of pearls.
 Miss Panldlng, niece of Senator Depew. beautiful costume of white net over white satin, pailletted in silver, with pearl and diamond ornaments.
 Mrs Gage, wife of the secretary of the treasury, an elegant gown of white brocaded satin.
 Mrs. Charles " Fairbanks, cream. white satin. embroidered down the front with seed pearls and trimmed with lac ruffles, a pearl brooch and ropes O. pearls around her throat.
 Miss Ruth Hanna, gown of white tul trimmed with ruff1es edged with th- rows of gold ribbon of graduated width Miss Mabel Hanna, gown of pale bli corded silk, shaded into pinkish violo the front of the bodice and skirt co cred with embroidery of gold and pear beads
 Mrs Stephen B. Elkins, superb ere tion of black chiffon. pailletted in gol with tiara and necklace of diamonds
 Mrs Frederic Dent Grant. toilette pale blue satin, the front of black n scintillating with jet and iridescent spar gles,s and garniture of the same on th bodice: diamond tiara, necklace of pea: and diamonds.
 Miss Grant, daughter of MT. and Mi T. s. Grant, of California, a debutan. of the season, pretty costume white chiffon; garlanded with tinp pin roseblids
 Mrs. l.. 2. Letter, white satin. embroid cred in a striking design of clusters lilacs, diamond tiara and collar of ra bies and diamonds.
 Miss Letter, a turquoise blue sati elaborately trimmed with mechlin lac with necklace of turquoises and pearls. Miss Daisy Letter. rich gown of whi. satin, trimmed with design of pea embroidery and ornaments of pearls.
 Miss Root, daughter of the secretar. of war, a costume of pale blue satin trimmed with ruffies of chiffon
 Miss Hitchcock, daughter of the secre tary of the interior, pink taffeta. trimme with point d'esprit and touches of gold.
The age-herald., 1901-03-09
FOR SALE.


 FOR SALE Mammoth Bronze turkey eggs; largest poultry farm In the south Slengarry Poultry Yards, Somerville Tenn. 3-6-30t FOR SALE-One sample trunk; used two months; cost s60; will sell cheap. Ad- dress Box 333. Birmingham, Ala. 3-9-7s s3so0-Ware's Grove; elegant 2-story, g. room modern cottage; lot 10ox210. High lands. block of car line; today; tomor- row-well. wait if you wish. Eborn & Jones, 106 N. Fist.
 HOMES FOR SALE-You can save the rent you are paying by buying one of our new residences, which we are now offering for sale on monthly payments. CalT"and get particulars. Alabama Trust and Savings Co.,, 2oo7 1st ave. 11-22-tf WANTED TO SELL-A new Black Dia- mond Cooking Stove cheap. 251o 1st ave. 3-5-6t
The age-herald., 1901-03-09
The Leipsic Orchestra.

Birmingham is to have the celebrated Leipsio Pphiharmonic Orchestra on Thursday evening, March B, through the enterprise of MT. Edward E. Williams and MT. Charles c. Washburn. In connec- ton with the concert here Josepf von Slivinsh, recognized as one of the great est living pianists will be heard. At the opening concert in New York March this great artist was recalled four times. Notwithstanding the concert here occurs during Lent, the affair prom ises to be one of the most fashionable events of the season. One of our most prominent citizens having already en- gagged two lower boxes for a box party.
 After all, the most devout church peo- pie can hardly object to this one of the most uplifting powers known to the hu- man soul.
The age-herald., 1901-03-09
LONDON STORY WAS A B|G FAKE
tate Department Denies Send ing a Threatening Letter
 to Danish Government

Washington, March S-An emphatic de- lial is given at the State Department to
 he statement published in a London :ewspaper to the effect that this govern nent addressed a note almost threaten ing in tone to the Danish government declaring that it will not permit trans- 'er of the Danish West Indies to any for cign power.
 It Is said at the department that the United States government has not at any stage in the present negotiations. rela- tive to the transfer of the islands, nor lny time in the past when similar nego- tiations were afoot, threatened Denmark or attempted in any way to bring pres sure to bear upon her, and the negotia- tons at Washington are being conduct ed in the most amicable spirit on both sides.
 Of course the Danish government is ished by the Department of State, but the application of this doctrine to the transfer of sovereignty by one European nation of it's holdings in America to an other European nation has always been allowed to remain as matter of infer ence. Although the State Department holds decided views on that subject, for tunately the occasion has never arisen for any such announcement for them as is reported to have been made in the Lon don publication.
 The Danish government is perfectly aware of the disposition of the State De- partment to acquire the Danish West Indies for the United States, and it knows precisely the amount of money which the executive branch of the Uni ted States government is willing to pay for the islands, provided the assent of Congress can be obtained. The consum- nation of the sale would require not only the action of the Senate upon a treaty, but the action of the House as well in the matter of making the necessary ap- propriations of funds.
 The obstacles which exist, therefore, are located entirely within Denmark, and when the Danish cabinet can succeed in securing the approval of the Danish peo- pie to the alienation of this territory and is willing to accept the price offered, the treaty will be speedily arranged for sub mission to Congress at its next sessio.
The age-herald., 1901-03-09

 ic. nervous, blood and private diseases
 EVERY FORM OF PRIVATE DIs EASE POSITIVELY CURED UNnEp PLAIN GUARANTEE.
 Consultations at office or by mail are invited free.
 Treatment by mail to parties who can- not visit me. No written prescriptiona- we furnish all medicines.
 Birmingham Daily News: "The News commends him (Dr. Dozier) most cordial ly to all those in need of his services :,
 Age-Herald: His long record and an proved abilities entitle him to the pro,,d distinction of standing at tho head of his profession"
 Alabama Christian Advocate: His pro- fessional standing is unimpeachable and his character as gentleman and clti- zen is above reproach-"
 Office and dispensary corner Third ave nue and Nineteenth street, Birmingham, Ala,
The age-herald., 1901-03-09
A WONDERFUL INVENTION

They cure dandruff. hair falling, head. ache, etc, yet cost the same as an ordi- nary comb. Whats that? Why, Dr.. Whites Electric Comb. The only pat ented comb in the world People every where it has been introduced are wild with delight You simply comb your hair each day and the comb does the rest This wonderful comb Is simply unbreak- able. and is made so that 1t Is absolutely impossible to break or cut the hair Sold on written guarantee to give perfect satisfaction in every respect. Send stamps for one. Ladies size 50c. gents size s5c Live men and women wanted everywhere to introduce this article. Sells on sight. Agents are wild with success. Address D. N Rose. Gen. Mgr, Decatur. Ill.
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The age-herald., 1901-03-09
No. 4S.
RESOLUTION,

 Whereas, The Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham have at this meeting of said board adopted an ordinance entitled I'm provement Ordinance No. 43 to provide for the grading, macadamizing and curb Whereas. The estimated cost of said Improvements has been ascertained to be se5o0; therefore,
 Be 1t resolved, That the Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall meet on the 3rd day of April. 1901, at the Council Chamber, at o'clock p. m., to hear remonstrances and protests. against the construction of said improvements
 Be it further resolved, That notice of the adoption of said ordinance shall be given by publishing the same once a week for two successive weeks, to-wit: Once during the week ending the 9th day of March, and once during the week end ing the 16th day of March. 190l respec- lively, in the Age-Herald, daily newspa- per of general circulation. published in the city of Birmingham, which notice shall contain in addition to the ordinance the estimated cost as aforesaid of the said Improvements, and shall name the Mayor and Aldermen shall meet as afore- said to hear remonstrances and protests against the construction of said improve ments.
 Be it further resolved That the City Clerk be and Is hereby directed to cause notice by publication to be given as is hereby provided for, Adopted March 9th. 1901.
 City Clerk. March 9th and 18th
The age-herald., 1901-03-09
FOUR"
FOUR GREAT TRAINS.

SOUTHWESTERN LIMITED" Between Cincinnati. Columbus, Cleve- land Buffalo. New York and Boston. NEW YORK AND BOSTON MORN
 ING SPECIAL" Between Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleye- land, Buffalo, New York and Boston. NEW YORK AND BOSTON LIMITED'' Between Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Cleveland. Buffalo, New York and Bos- ton.
 MIGHT EXPRESS" Between Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleve- land. Best line to Indianapolis and Chicago.
 s. J. GATES,
 General Agent Louisville. Ky. W. J. LYNCH, VIM. P. DEPPE. G. P. and T. A., Asst. c. P. A,
 Cincinnati, Ohio
The age-herald., 1901-03-09
CITY ORDINANCES.


 No.43
 IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE NO. 43. To provide for the grading, macadamiz- ing and curbing of certain streets and avenues. Section l. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham, That Eighth avenue from Fourteenth to Thir- teenth streets and Thirteenth street from Eighth avenue to Kirkland avenue, be graded and the sidewalks along the same be curbed including the returns at all street and avenue intersections, and the parts of the aforesaid portions of the said streets and avenues lying between the curb line shall be macadamized.
 Sec. 9 Be 1t further ordained, That said improvements shall be made in accord ance with the grades and lines heretofore adopted by ordinance for the portions of the aforesaid streets and avenues herein before described.
 Sec. B. Be 1t further ordained, That the costs of said Improvements authorized by this ordinance shall be assessed and levied against the property abutting on the portion of the aforesaid streets and avenues improved and benefited thereby. Provided. however, That the cost of all street improvements. on street, avenue and alley intersections shall be assessed and levied against the property abutting on the streets avenues or alleys so in tersecting for one-half block In each di- rection. s.5i Provided, further, That the cost of grading or maeadamizing of any street railroad or other railroad tracks and the space between such tracks and for eigh- teen inches on each side of the tracks, including switches and turnouts, shall not be assessed against the property abut- ting on said streets and avenues as afore- said, but shall be assessed against and NA114 FAI thA Nf .xN1x G road, and shall be a lien upon the rail- road and the property used in connect: :on herewith. CT Provided, however, That nothing herein contained shall be construed to relieve any street railroad of it's obligations in the matter of street Improvements.
 Adopted March 9th, 1901.
 w. M. DRENNEN.
 ts-. Mayor. Attest:
 H. D. WOOD, City Clerk
 March 9th and 17th. t%
The age-herald., 1901-03-09
JUST IN TIME.
Minister Who Was Paying Social Call
 Pressed Into Service.

Louisville, March S.-A special to the Post from New York says:
 "The Rev John Bridges of Newark, while making call at the residence of former Attorney General of Kentucky Hendricks, West End avenue, this city, was astonished by the door to the parlor being thrown open by Miss Anne Hem drick, who said to him:
 "'Won't you marry Robert and me me right away?
 '.The Robert was Robert Burns Will sen, Franklin, Ky, author, painter and poet of the Blue Grass State.
 When Mir. Hendrick got home he was obliged to wait, for his dinner until the ceremony had been performed"
The age-herald., 1901-03-09
DIVIDEND NOTICE,
5essemer Land and Improvement
 Company.
Bessemer, Ala, March 1, 1901.

h Bessemer, Ala, March 1, 1901.
 The regular semi-annual dividend of the Bessemer Land and Improvement company of s1 50 per share will be paid on and after April l, 1901, to such as shall be registered stockholders. of the com pany at the close of business March Is. 9M
 In accordance with the bylaws of the company the stock transfer books will close at 6 p. m. March IS, 1901, and reopen 1t a. m on the morning of April l, 1901.
 Checks will be mailed from the office of the company H. L. BADHAM,
 32-1Et President and Treasurer.
The age-herald., 1901-03-09
TRIPLE HANGING.
Three Negroes Pay Penalty of Their
 Crime In Arkansas.

Little Rock, Ark. March 8. - Kirby Graves, Bill Johnson and Henry Brooks negroes, were hanged at Richmond Little River County, today at 12 o'clock for murder Graves and Johnson were con victed of murdering Ed Evans, white, .sand Brooks was convicted of murdering Frank Hopson, colored.
The age-herald., 1901-03-09
Ambassadors Satisfied.

Washington, March s.-So far as the State Department is informed, Ambassa- dor Porter is perfectly satisfied with his post at Paris, and intends to remain there. MT; Tower, our ambassador at St. Petersburg. has never shown the least disposition to change his post either to Paris or any other European capital.
The age-herald., 1901-03-09
Onina of City Engineer

Office of City Engineer.
 Birmingham, Ala, March 8. 1901. Sealed proposals will be received at this office until 12 o'clock, noon, Wednesday, March 20. 1901, for certain street grading. macadamizing, curbing, artificial stone sidewalk paving, brick gutter paving and storm sewers.
 Each party bidding must accompany his bids with certified check for s150, 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.
 (Signedl JULIAN KENDRICK, s-S-td t City Engineer.
The age-herald., 1901-03-09
MONEY TO LEND.

MONEY TO LENDING have s700oo | lend on Birmingham property at yer low rate; we avoid long delays, ane lend from $500 up: call on us 4A Chali- foux Building. D. F. Allen & Co. 6-19-tf
 321O0-Five lots, 17th st., Northside, close in. Eborn & Jones. 106 N. 21st. MONEY TO LEND on improved city anf suburban property; large loans spc clalty; purchase money notes bought R. Mcconnell & Co.,, 2O20 Srd avenue.
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