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The age-herald., 1901-06-23
SHAMROCKLAUNCHED IN AN EVIL HOUR
SuperStitious Folk Point Out the Second" in Her Name and
 an Opal Aboard
From the London Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle
 The narrow escape which the King had on board Shamrock II recalls an acci- dent of tho very same kind which ended fatally. A year or two ago one of the crack racers during the Cowes week was owned by a German gentleman, Baron Won Zediltz, married to rich American lady, and after distinguishing itself at Cowes the yacht entered for the ensuing contests at Ryde. Caught in a squall, the cutter carried away all it's rigging the broken mast falling on the head of Baron Von Zedlitz himself and killing him on the spot.
 When. as we said. few days ago, Sir Thomas Lipton realized that there was many slip 'twixt the cup and the Lip- ton, he did not, we imagine, mean to prophecy, however vaguely of a mast blown down and an almost derelict boat If you have bought two toys at cost of f6O, GOO or so piece you expect them to weather a breeze. Sir Thomas, however, kept an outward show of equanimity yes- terday afternoon to a degree which was admirable
 Among the many theories In ,explana- ton of the disaster which went about the Solent during the evening was one which had reference to an opal a lady on the Shamrock was wearing. Is there any truth, writes a correspondent, in the be- lief that ill-luck attaches to the designa- tion of II? Superstitious people point to Shamrock II as another confirmation of the belief. Among many racing men a. very strong prejudice exists against a horse with II forming part of it's name. Then look at our Kings who have been IT. William II met with an untimely death: Henry II had a troubled reign and rebel1ious sons, and died of a broken heart: Edward II was cruelty murdered; Richard II came to a mysterious end; Charles II was for a long time an exile and led a wandering life; James II was even worse off, and died an exile from his country, while George 1T, whom one would expect to have been happy, living in later times. was forced to fight in order to retain his crown.
 The following startling advertisement appears in the Standard:
 Shamrock II was launched in an evil hour! Kymry> predicts serious injury to London editor: when John Bull rediscov- CTS astrology he won't launch his boats to certain disaster like the the ill-starred Victoria"
 From an aged laborer, a native of Con- nemara. heard (writes a correspondent q decided original theory respecting the rnishap to Shamrock II. The old man put it down to the name and number. which latter he associated with the leaf of the dear little plant" While boy in the Northern part of Connemara he declared he had heard old people say that a two-leaved shamrock meant cer- tain disaster to the unfortunate who set eyes on it. A witch. 1t was believed, had picked off the third leaf, and so made the remainder an omen of evil. The old Irishman was not in the least surprised at the accident to Sir Thomas yacht
The age-herald., 1901-06-23
BANKRUPT SALE.

In the District Court of the United States
 for the Southern Division of the
 Northern District of Alabama-In the
 Matter of N. V. Henry, Bankrupt-In
 Bankruptcy.
 In pursuance of an order of Hon. N. w. TriInble, referee in bankruptcy of said court. made ~n the 22d day of June 1901, I will. on the 9th day of July, 1901, in front of the government building in Bir- minghar Alabama, proceed to sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following de- scrfbed real estate as an asset of said bankrupts estate, to-wit:
 Beginning at the southeast corner of Marshall avenue and Allen street, thence run east along the south side of Marshall 9venle 140 feet, thence run south and parallel with Allen street 40 feet to the beginning. thence east parallel with Mar shall avenue to the cemetery fence, thence south along the cemetery fence to the north line of Ware avenue, thence west along the north line of said avenue 4 feet, thence north parallel with Allen street 160 feet to beginning, situated in block one of the Ware and Henry survey. as shown by map recorded in map book ?. page 2, in the office of the judge of pro- bate of Jefferson County, Ala Also, be- ginning on the south side of Marshall avenue at point 100 feet east of Seven teenth street. thence run east along the south side Of said avenue 50 feet, thence run solth parallel with Seventeenth street 1i0 feet to an alley, thence run west parallel with Marshall avenue 50 feet, thence run north parallel with Seven teenth street 140 feet to the beginning, situated in Mock ?, according to the Ware and Henry survey, as shown by map book ?, page ', in the office of the judge of probate of Jefferson County, Ala
 JOHN H. WALLACE,
 Trustee in Bankruptcy.
The age-herald., 1901-06-23
Adminlstrator's Sale of Real Estate.

Under and by virtue of an order of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Ala bama, the undersigned, as administrator of the estate of ". P. Barker, deceased will, on Monday, the 18th day of July 1901, at the front door of the court house of said county, within the legal hours of sale, offer for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, the following de- scribed real estate situated in the city of Birmingham. Alabama. viz:
 lot beginning at @ point S5 feet east ward from the southeast corner of Tenth avenue, North. and Thirtieth street thence eastward along Tenth avenue North, 20 feet, thence southward at right angles 40 feet, thence westward at right angles 20 feet, thence northward at right angles 40 feet to point of beginning. Also lot described as follows: Beginning at point 122 feet soalthward from south east corner of Tenth avenue and Thirtieth street, North. thence southward along said Thirtieth street 50 feet, thence east ward at right angles 125 feet. thence northward at right angles 50 feet. thence westward at right angles 125 feet to point of beginning. Also lot described as fol- lows: Beginning at point S2 feet east ward of the intersection of the center line of Twenth-ninth street and Tenth avene, North. and running thence east ward along the center of said Tenth ave- nue PAS feet, thence northward at right angles 290 feet to center of alley, thence westward at right angles 330 feet to center of Twenty-ninth street, thence southward along center of Twenty-ninth street ITO feet thence eastward at right angles 32 feet, thence southward at right angles 120 feet to point of beginning.
 Terms of sale will be one-third cash. balance one and two years. with interest thereon from date until paid. Purchaser will be required to give good personal security for the deferred payments.
 WALTER MOORE, Administrator of the Estate of W. P. Barker, Deceased
 By JOHN J. MOORE, Attorney.
 6-l6-2t-Sun
The age-herald., 1901-06-23

Washington Special to Chicago Chronicle.
 "Whatever Congress does during it's session next winter in the direction of establishing government for the Phil ipplnes it's further treatment of Cuba and Porto Rico and its attitude on the grow ing demand for tariff reform and for the building of the Nicaragua canal these things will furnish the issues of the Con gressional campaign in 1902 and perhaps for the Presidential campaign two years later''
 Senator James K Jones of Arkansas, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, made this statement to the Washington correspondent of the Chroni- cle this afternoon.
 If the Supreme Court decided any thing" said Senator Jones, Tt decided that Congress has undoubted authority to legislate for our island possessions. That right being established beyond per- adventure, the Republican majority of Congress cannot longer escape the re- sponsibility of providing a government for the Philippines The character of the government that will be extended to the inhabitants of the islands will determine one of the most important issues of the next campaign. The whole insular policy of the Republican party will be more nearly on trial than it was last year when that issue was partly obscured by condi- tions that made President Mckinley s success certain.
 ''The people were enjoying prosperity after years of depression, and as they be- lieved Mckinley was responsible for their good times they decided to vote for him regardless of governmental policies. The question of good times will not enter so largely into the next campaign. The voter will stop to examine the Mckinley insu- lar policy and will determine in lis own mind whether he likes 1t or not. Our future attitude toward Cuba will have a great deal to do with settling the issues. The President will attempt to play shrewd part in dealing with this island. While pretending to give the Cubans a free hand he will in reality circumscribe their powers and leave them almost com pletely subject to the government in Washington. All of the signs point that way now.
 T do not believe that anybody who is familiar with the history of the .Republi- can party in Congress- Senator Jones went on, 'entertains the notion for an instant that there will be a serious at tempt to reform the tariff. Some Repub-
The age-herald., 1901-06-23
"REscIND THE RESOLUTION"
Discussion of Action of the Board of
 Aldermen.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald. Up to last Wednesday night the city Of Birmingham held in reserve valuable rights by virtue of it's contracts with
 The Birmingham Gas Company.
 The Consolidated Electric Light Com pany.
 The Birmingham Railway. Light and Power Company.
 That night these rights were absolutely thrown away when a resolution was "railroaded" through the city council at the request of the Railway, Light and Power Company, confirming and ratifying their proposed consolidation.
 One alderman dissented and asked for a delay in order that the real intent and effect of the resolution be discovered, but was promptly ignored.
 During the discussion it was represented to the board that the resolution was merely form; that 1t had no effect; that it surrendered or jeopardized no rights of the city; that it was meant merely to put a good taste in everybody's mouth, and that it was unfair to the foreign capital ists who are sacrificing so much of their money to our development to delay a minute longer.
 Now, why this great haste?
 Perhaps a coincidence like the follow ing will throw some light on the subject:
 The very next day, June 20, Chancellor Cooke of Nashville handed down a de- cision in the celebrated case of the Mayor and Aldermen of Nashville vs The Nash vile Railway Company, the organizers of which are intimately connected with the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company, declaring that a consolidation of this kind cannot be perfected without the consent in writing of its city council.
 The following is taken from the honora- ble chancellor's decision:
 At the next session of the Legislature an act was passed making 1t unlawful for street railway, gas, electric light and
The age-herald., 1901-06-23
He Never Had One.

A large number of colliers in Lancashire are accustomed to spending portion of each week in the public house, instead of following their work regularly, and thus, not having more than two or three days a week to draw for at pay day.
 The mother of one of these men, on be- ing told of the recent 5 per cent advance in wages, asked her neighbor the meaning of per cent
 Her friend replied:
 Why, Mrs. Hodson, dost not know? It means as every toime they gettin' a peaund they'll get 21 shillings for it.'
 ''Oh, dear me- Mrs Hodson returned, it'll mak' no difference to our Jerry; he never gets a peaund!'
The age-herald., 1901-06-23

-i 5 4,000, GOO Or at bar value, difference of s7.OOO, 900, which must come either from the in- creased value of the franchises or the water in the stock or a combination of both.
 In other words the company makes seven million dollars by using the priv ilege just given away by the city, since the consolidated company Is worth that much more than the three running sepa- rately, and it should not hesitate to grant a concession that will even things up for the people.
 Is there not some way that the tax payers can get together and ask that dol lar gas be granted without delay?
 It might be dangerous to wait, for at this writing the superintendent of the electric light power house is running for alderman in the Second ward, and it is feared by some that. his election would not strengthen the cause of the people versus the company, in case they should ever come in conflict.
 CFNPGE B, WARD.
The age-herald., 1901-06-23
Wreck.

From the Detroit Journal
 We contemplated the alcoholic wreck with unmingled pity.
 "A sinking ship, indeed" we exclaimed. "But the rats do not leave mer' shrieked the fellow, gesturing wildly.
 We extended to him the helping hand of course. but he shrank away, mistakfng this for pink elephant.
The age-herald., 1901-06-23
PRIVATE SALE,

On account of removal I will sell my household goods and furniture, including par Tor suit. dining room set, bedroom set, hall rack range, etc. Mrs. Albert Adler, at either 2l47 or 2l67 Highland avenue, from 8 a. m. to l D. m.
The age-herald., 1901-06-23
Mrs. wInsIow,s soothino svrup

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part C the world Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHS the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO, and is Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1901-06-23
ST. CLAIR SPRINGS

The Baden-Baden of Alabama will be opened as a first class health and summer resort on
 JUNE THE FIRST, 1901. by the undersigned. We have built a large dining room, bath house and pavil- ion and have fitted up a number of cot tages with all the comforts of modern hotels.
 Our service, cuisine, and accommoda- tions will be perfect, our prices moderate St. Clair Springs is the best family re- sort of the South
 For terms or any other information write us either directly to St. Clair Springs, post office Cornelia, St. Clair County. Alabama, or care of our city ad- dress, the new Metropolitan Hotel Bir- mingham, Ala.
 LESSER & GlLARDONl. b-oo-wed- -fri-s11n-tf
The age-herald., 1901-06-23

cent fares and transfers over it's entire system as the consideration for it's pas sage.
 This resolution was passed over the Mayors veto.
 Now 1t is commonly reported that the Railway, Light and Power Company was represented at the council meeting on June 19 and was ready and willing to grant that dollar gas the public have been clamoring for so long, to take ef- feet at once, if it was found necessary as quid pro quo and to keep the resolu- tion from being held up and delayed any longer
 In view of these facts it is now a ques- tion whether the board were not derelict in their duty in not investigating thor oughly a measure of such import; whetn CT they were not too lenient in failing to obtain a reasonable concession, and whether 1t would not be wise to rescind the resolution and place the city right back where 1t was before.
 Some may say that this would be a hold up' and cite many instances of persecuted street railway companies throughout the great cities of the coun- try, staggering under the attacks of fierce boards of aldermen trying to rob them of their rights.
 It might be replied that If the following figures hold good, the city is getting the hot end of things and should itself cry hold up." The new corporation will carry:
 Bonds :. ............$6 SC, ,000,000 Preferred stock .. :. 100000 common stock ...- .... 3,5O0,00O
The age-herald., 1901-06-23

Hermitage Signs-Cheapest and best in the city. Send postal. Hermitage, city. For prices, refer to anybody.
The age-herald., 1901-06-23
The Carlsbad of America. TATE SPRING.

East Tennessee. Hotel open throughout year Accommoda- ton 800. Electric lights, steam heat, water works.
 The water cures Rheumatism, Malaria, Indigestion, Dyspepsia and all troubles of the Liver, Stomach, Bladder, Bowels and Kidneys. Shipped any time, anywhere. Write for book-free.
 THOMAS TOMLINSON, OWner-Prop. Tate Springs, Tenn. Tate's Annex, 11k miles from Tate open June l, at reasonable rates. An ideal fam fly resort. Fine Lithia and Chalybeate Waters and use of Tate Water to guests 6-2S-6wks-eod
The age-herald., 1901-06-23

Sl1, ,000 600
 At an exaggerated estimate the com panies can be duplicated as follows: Gas Company .. .. ......S 100000 Electric Light Co......... 5O0,O0O Street Railway Co. .. ... .$s. 100000
The age-herald., 1901-06-23
A TEXAS WONDER.
Idall,s Great plscovery.

 On small bottle of Halls Great Dis covery cures all kidney and bladder troubles. removes gravel, cures diabetes, asminal emissions. weak and lame backs, Rheumatism and all Irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both man and women, regulates bladder troubles in children. One small bottle in two months treatment. and will cure any case above mentioned. Price s1.0o, Dr. D. W. Hall. sole manufacturer P. O. Box 6ee, St. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials. Sold by ali druggists.
 voiina, Ala, July 1st, 1899.
 Dr. D. W. Hall. St. Louis, Mo.-Dear Sir: I wish to state that I have been a constant sufferer for number of years from kidney complaint and have never found remedy that relieved me so much as one bottle Of The Texas Wonder, Halls Great Discovery, and l feel thank fui for the great and beneficial results, believing that one more bottle will effect a cure and may the LoId bless you in your good work. Truly yours,
 REV. R. c. KIRKLAND
The age-herald., 1901-06-23

Concert by Memoli's band East Lake every Sunday.
The age-herald., 1901-06-23

Drink Moerlein Beer.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-06
$50 To California and Return.

From Sept 10th to 9th inclusive,
THE great Rock Island route will sell
|tickets, Chicago to San Francisco
land return, at above rate for General
Convention, Episcopal Church, Oct.
I2nd Very liberal privileges will be
given for stop overs and final return
limit First class Pullman sleeper
daily from Chicago through to San
Francisco via Colorado, crossing the
magnificent scenery of the Rockies
|and Sierra Nevadas by daylight.
Best personally conducted Tourist
excursions to California leave Chi
|cago Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Address the undersigned for full
"details as to cost Of journey, diverse
routes, side trips, berth reservations.
etc. H. s. Ray, T. A. M. p. Ill
South 9th street, Philadelphia, Pa.
JNo. SEBASTIAN, G.P A., Chicago.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-06
MILITARY BALL
Given on Thursday Evening by
Company L

Non Commissioned Officers hare Charge
Of the affair which was Thorough
Success Decorations Very Pretty
aud Unique--N0n- ICONS who Conduct
ed 1t.
The non commissioned officers of
Company L First Regiment gave a
military hop at the Turn Verein club
house on Thursday night. About
fifty couples were present and the af-
fair was delightful one in every re-
spect. Dancing was kept up until
the hours, had grown very small.
Music was furnished by Miss Dou-
that. Arrangements had been made
f. to have several other pieces but The
musicians disappointed the boys at
the last minute when no other ar
{rangements could be made. They
had telephoned to Connellsville for a
|violinIst come but he failed to put In
an appearance and the young men
who were to have played horns did
not come to time in consequence Of
this failure.
i The decorations were elaborate and
Tasteful The hall was festooned
I with the national colors. On the
stage a number Of stacked guns and
saccoutrements were placed together
with the Company headquarters tent.
$The effect was very good indeed.
A number of people were down from
town to participate in the dance
(which was one of the incest ever
given in the city. All who were
2present enjoyed the event hugely.
The successful manner in which
2the dance was managed reflects credit
lon the officers who had it in charge.
fThe roster of non-coms Of the COM
3pany Is as follows:
Sergeants, Casey, Capehart, Bowie,
Malcolm, Kortright and Winger and
ICorporals HINES, Meyers, Parsons,
Barnes and Turner.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-06
SERIOUSLY WOUNDED.
Miss Mary Gribhle Struck with
Stone

IA Lies Unconscious ali Night from the
Effects OF a Blow Inflicted by Some
Unknown Person The Injury may
proYe Fatal.
Mary Grihble, 10 years old daugh-
jtef of Mr.. and Mrs. s. v. Gribblc
aof the First ward, lay in a sem. un-
conscious condition all OF last light.
sfrom the effects Of wound ON the
forehead, caused by the throwing of
u stone or some heavy missile. by
Ssome unknown person. about eight
70 clock Thursday evening.
About $50 O'clock last evening
zDr Gardner called TO the home
sof the Gribble's, which lies just be.
ayond Oak Grove cemetery, on the
zhill, TO attend To the injuries Of their
daughter Mary. DIR. Gardner found
jthe girl unconscious, with large
Swelling or confusion on the right
sside of the forehead, about half way
Between the eyebrow and the hair.
zThere were evidences Of great nerv-
sous shock, and this together with
Ithe nature OF the injury which was
severe made it impossible to make
aclose examination, such as would
determine whether or not the skull
lis fractured. The girls condition
His so serious that death may re-
suit and everything possible was
zdone to relieve any immediate dam
sger
Mrs. Gribble is Of the opinion
THAT some boys playing in the road
3way near the house, threw the stone
5that inflicted the wound. The POI
! lice were called in but were unable
1 to locate the parties who were re-
ssponsihle for the injury to Miss
SGribble
Dir. Gardner examined Miss Crib
3ble's head this morning, and found
sthat there was no conclusion OF the
brain. The effects of the shock is
lis the worst now, from which the
3girl will suffer, and she will have re.
covered her health within short
3time.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-06
New Boat for the River.

f. L. Altman and A. M. Newcom
Ter have just finished boat at Point
Marion which is to be put in the
trade between that place and Pitts
burg. 1t has a capacity Of sixty
and is called the LAT
|ayette." 1t has been launched.
Just when it vii enter the trade IL
mot announced but it will be soon.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-06
NO BUILDING FOR PUPILS
California School Directors are Facing
a Dilemma.

CALIFORNIA, Pa, Sept. 5. -Though
the schools of town were to have start
ed today, they have not yet opened
and there is no telling when they will.
The trouble is disagreement between
the school board and officials of the
Normal school,
California has never had public
school building. BY the payment Of sc
much per capita the district pupils
entered at the Normal school. The
permitted the selection o.
Aye teaclefs for the Normal school
by tile school board. Last week q
was held to arrange matters
for this term.
Every thing seemed satisfactory I'M
til the contract was signed, when Prof.
Ross, III the Normal school, refused
TO sign and all efforts to get together
have failed. A meeting was schedul-
ed for last night, but the Normal OFF
Gals failed toshow up. The matter
will probably be taken to court.