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The age-herald., 1901-08-10
ANN|STON PLANS
 FOR TWO ROADS Effort to Get Line to BlOunt
 County BY EXTENDING L. & N. Committee To Go Before President Smith and others-Is to Connect That City With Montgomery
 By Electricity.
 

Anniston August 9.-(Special.) .)-An eff fort Is being made by the citizens of An niston, Gadsden and Attalla to have an extension built on the line of the Louis- ville and Nashville Railroad that will run Into the rich iron and coal region of Bount County.
 These lands are about twenty-five miles from Anniston direct, but at present the nearest railroad route from here to the region Is 18O miles, The distance from Att talla and Gadsden by the lines now used Is also too great to get the coal cheaply. It Is thought by the citizens of the places mentioned that if the project to get the Louisville and Nashville people to build this extension Is successful it will mean cheap fuel for all three cities.
 A committee from Gadsden and Attalla came here yesterday to confer with the Anniston Industrial Association relative to the proposed extension. It was decided that a committee be appointed from the Anniston Association to work in conjunc- ton with the Gadsden and Attalla com mittees and collect all data possible Later the committees will wait on Milton H. Smith and lay the matter before him.
 Anniston stands a good chance to get another railroad. President J. w. Watts of the Montgomery Northern Railway is now in the city to confer with John B. Rees, secretary of the old Anniston and Montgomery Railroad, which had for its object the building of a road from Annis- ton to Montgomery. For some reason the thing fell through, and 1t is under stood that MT. Watts may purchase the charter of the old company for his road. If this is done 1t Is very probable that a direct line from this city DO Montgomery will be built. It is proposed to operate the line by electricity
 So far the gentlemen have given out no definite information in regard to the matter, but 1t Is certain that such line is being seriously contemplated. If built 1t will put Anniston in direct connection with Montgomery.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
SELLING TOWN SITES.
Figures at Fort Sill Far Exceed Ex-
 pectations.

Fort Sill, o. T., August s.-Town lots in Lawton are selling for figure which exceeds the most confident predictions. The average for fifty-five lots sold yes ter1ay was s3OO. This morning the first corner in the block north of the land office sold for $sOO and the average for the first five lots sold was $S60.
 A combination was formed yesterday to change the business center of the town to the street running one block north of the court house and land office The two national banks bid for lots along this street, and the lot on the corner was sold
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
APPEAL TO SPAIN.
Friends of Deported Tampa Strikers
 Take Action.

Tampa, Fla. August S.-The members of the Resistencfa Cigar Makers Union, whose leaders have been deported by the citizens. are circulating a petition direct ed to the president of the Centro Espanol asking that he call special meeting of the centro to take action. demanding that the case be taken up at once by the Span ish minister at Washington.
 It is stated by citizens, however, that all the deported strikers who are native Spaniards are naturalized citizens of the United States.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
A TEXAS WONDER
l,all,s Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis covery cures all kidney and bladder troubles. removes gravel, curAs diabetes seminal emissions, weak and lame backs Rheumatism and all irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women, regulates bladder troubles Tn children. One small bottle in two months treatment. and will cure any case above mentioned Price $.00 Dr. E. w. Hall, sole manufactures, P. O., Box 62S, St. Louis. Mo. Send for testimonials. Sold hy all druggists.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
Mysterious Shooting Affray In Texas
 City.

Dallas, Tex, August s.-Willis White was killed and Sallie Walker was wound ed SO that she cannot live more than twenty-four hours here tonight by man whose identity has not yet been positively discovered. The killing occurred at a house six blocks from the center of the city.
 The woman, who was shot in the head, was standing in the doorway. The man received bullet in the abdomen. The cause of the shooting is not known, and there are no eye-witnesses.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
WELCOMED ROOSEVELT.
Inspected Mine 1000 Feet Below the
 Earth's Surface.

Victor Col, August s.-Victor gave an enthusia stic welcome to Vice President Roosevelt today. Fully 10000 cheering people participated in the ceremonies. An inspection of Portland mine, 1000 feet below the surface of the ground was made, after which he was taken to the Gold Coin Club. where he responded to a toast.
 A public reception was followed by a carriage drive about the district The party then went to Cripple Creek, where they were entertained, returning to Col orado Springs in the evening.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
Three Killed by Lightning.

Hammond, La., August Sword came to Hammond late this evening by telephone that Mrs. Hagan and three children, who had sought refuge from rainstorm in a school house near Mt. Hennen, about eight miles east, were struck by lightning and killed. Other parties who also entered the building were seriously injured by the shock.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
For "President's" Day.

Canton, O.. August s.-Arrangements were made here this evening for "Presi- dents" Day at the Pan-American Expo- sition. President J. c. Mllburn and Di- rector-General W. l. Buchanan of the ex- position, Mayor Diehl and John I. scatcherd came here for the purpose. Besides selecting the date, it was ar ranged that the President should leave here Wednesday morning. September 4, and reach Buffalo the same evening.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
Stock Farm Sold.

Lexington, Ky, August 9.-The Castleton stock farm, in this county, was today sold to James R. Keene of New York for $S5,O00 Keene has been renting tne place at $5.O00 year. The farm contains SIP acres, and was the property of the Ford estate of Vir- ginia.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
READ THIS.

Martin, Tenn, June. 5, 1901. Dr. B. W Hall, St Louis Mo.-My Dear Sir: take pleasure in saying that nave lised your great discovery with much pen eft, having suffered for years with Noney trouble. and most heartily recommend ! to all sufferers from kidney diseases. ne spectfully, J. W. LOWRANCH' Member of the Memphis Annual Conier- ence M. F. Church, South.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10

who was visiting his brother here, was instantly killed today in a mine He went in the mine to see his brother, hear ing a car coming he stepped aside to let 1t pass, but the passage was too narrow and his head was caught between the wall and car.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
BELIEVE ROAD ASSURED
New Decatur Enthusiastic Over Dan
 vile and Southwestern.

New Decatur August 9.-(Special. )-F J. OConnell of Chattanooga, who is vice president of the proposed Decatur. Dan- vile and Southwestern Railroad, is the authority for the statement that work will commence on this road both here and at Jasper, Ala, within the next sixty days.
 A well-known business man of New De- catur met MT. O'Connell in Chattanooga few days ago and found him bringing tents, tools and supplies for the road.
 Mir O'Connell states that the road has been thoroughly financed by one of the strongest trust companies in the country, and he is confident that trains will be running by March, 1902. The contract for the grading has been closed and work will commence in the near future.
 The road when completed will bring un- told wealth and prosperity to the Deca- turs Besides passing through the finest agricultural section in north Alabama, it penetrates a section at present remote forests of pine, oak and polar, and en- ters one of the richest coal and iron fields in Alabama which as yet has never been disturbed by the miners pick.
 Capt. A. F. Lucas. the Texas oil king, has made a number of drift wells fifty feet deep and will In a few days com mence the actual boring for oil near
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
THE PAN.AMERIcAN EXPOSITION
 Buffalo, May to November, 1901.

Only one night out via Queen and Cres- cent Route (Alabama Great Southern) through Chattanooga, Cincinnati and along the lake shore. Choice of routes via Lake Erie or rail between Cleveland and Buffalo, going or returning.
 The Pan-American Special-Double daily trains, convenient and quick sched- ules. Through Pullman sleeper New Or leans to Buffalo. Look at the sched- rlp
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
Notre Dame of Mary1and

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 e1ec- tive courses. Extensive grounds. Loca- ton unsurpassed Suburb of Baltimore. Spacious buildings. completely equipped Charles Street Avsnua Haltimore. Md.
 7-2o-2m-sa4.wsd
The age-herald., 1901-08-10

Like fast schedules returning south bound. Dining. cafe, parlor and observa- ton cars on all through trains.
 Greatly reduced rates have been au- thorized for this occasion.
 Rates, printed matter and other in- formation cheerfully furnished on appli- cation, J. c. LU5K,
 Travelling Passenger Agent, e-ls-tf Birmingham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
Eoreoass for Alabama.

Washington, August 9.-Alabama-Fair Saturday, except showers along the coast; Sunday. showers and cooler; light south westerly winds.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
Worked Up.

From the Philadelphia Press. q understand you made money in that stock deal.''
 Yes, came out on top" How did you manage it7'' .'Got in on the ground floor"
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
PRATT CITY.

Pratt City, August 9.-(Special.)- At business meeting of the Baptist congregation held on Wednesday night the Rev. w. T. McPherson, pastor of that church, rendered his resignation, which was accepted, and will take eff feet on September 1. MT. McPherson was led to take this step on account of the continued ill-health of his wife since her residence in Pratt City.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
ANNIvERsARY EDITION.

Copies of The Age-HeraId's Fourth Anniversary Edition, wrapped ready for mailing, can be obtained at the business office, 1913 Second avenue. Five cents copy.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10

Wiley Woods, who suffered the loss of his arm while attending to his du- ties on an engine recently, is rapidly recovering.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10

Hot weather saps the vital energy and makes the hardest workers feel lazy. To maintain strength and energy. use Prickley Ash Bitters. It is the friend of industry.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10

Miss Maud Brown of Georgia is spending several days with friends in Pratt City.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham. Ala. August 9, 1901 Local observations during the "A hours ending D. n., Central time.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10

Mrs. J. E. Wood and children leave today for ten days sojourn among friends and relatives in North Ala bama.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10

Highest temperature, 92 lowest temper ature 73; average temperature. Sa
 BEN M. JACOBS, Station Agent, U. S. Weather Bureau.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought s'sssss,s ss.ss sss of &HzZzM
CHEAP RATES VIA L. & N R .AR.

Pan-American Exposition. Buffalo, N. r., round trip tickets on sale daily. For general information concerning rates. routes and limits call on or address.
 P. SID JONES,
 Division Pass. Agt., Morris Avenue and Nineteenth St. WALTER L. BEASLEY. Pass. Agent.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10

Miss Flora Weaver of Birmingham is visiLlng her cousin, Miss Annie Weaver, of this city.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10

Killed In a Mine. Crudup, August 9.-(Special)-C. E. Toney farmer from Sand Mountain,
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
KILLED MAN AND WOMAN.

to the First National Bank, now doing business in a small tent, for $950
The age-herald., 1901-08-10

Hon. John Harkins is very i'll at St. Vincent ss Hospital.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10

Mrs. Deadman and two sons of East Lake are the guests this evening of MT and Mss Pou.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
SPECIAL RATES
Drink Moerlein Beer.

Gramb's Orchestra every Sunday afternoon at East Lake.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10

Jim Mobley, colored, while working at shaft No. 1, was killed by the fall ing of a rock.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1901-01-26

Matrimony is an investment in
futures, as viewed by young man
in St. Louis, who is credited with
originating in Texas. He adver-
tises in the ST.. Louis papers Tor a
wife with $500, which she is to
contribute to putting him through a
medical college. He is candid enough
to explain his wants beforehand,
and if he finds woman Tho has
$500 worth of confidence in him,
she can not say, in after years, that
she was made victim of deception.
Many a marriage has it's only
incentive in the money possessed by
one of the parties to it, but neither
of them is honest enough to say SO
as this young St. Louis fellow does,
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1901-01-26

This is the way an exchange figures
it up: From a bushel OF corn the
distiIlers get four gallons OF whiskey
which retails at SIG, 80, the farmer
gets 10 cents, the United States
government gets SHE, the railroad
company gets 81, the dravman gets
Is cents, the retailer gets ST. the
customer gets drunk. the vile gets
hunger, the children get rags and the
politician gets office,
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1901-01-26

A Missouri reporter claims tohave
heard two girls on the street at
Trenton cendemning a friend for her
use of slang. as follows; IL think It
shameful the way she uses slang.
Great sakes alive, if | twirled my
talker at the rate she does my
bloomin' old dad would tan my
buds for me till the dust would fly
every which way!" You bet" said
the other; my paw and nav are
sunflowers OF the same hue and il |
should make raw crack in my CAD
they'd thrash my anatomy till
therc'd be nothing left o me but
spots
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1901-01-26

500 barrels, wilhelm 1896 it amount
ed to 1851 barrels. The largest
gas well ever struck in the United
States is in the same territory and
supplied IL 100000 feet per day.
The largest in the great gas field of
Indiana afforded 100000 feet
The position OF the Kansas develop
ment is shown on the map. Almost
all of the wells are confined to the
counties of Wilson and Neosho.
while nearly the whole of the rest Of
the basin remains INFESTED. Fifteen
years ago any ono who would have
predicted profitable quantities of
these articles in that state would
have been ridiculed.
Statistics show that. in Texas, in
1889, =torty-eight barrels OF oil were
produced, and about the same
amount each successive year to
1895. In 1896 it increased to | ,450,
and in 1898 to 546,070 barrels for
the year. There has been a steady
increase ever since. Here. also, they
are working on the very edge of a
belt that may outvie the famous
Pennsylvania oil fields eventually.
Very little has ever been done in the
Illinois basin toward development,
yet both gas and oil are known to
exist there. About the same villa
ply to the Al kansas basin. The por-
ton of the basin occupying North
western Missouri, where these ele-
ments would mostelikely be found,
apparently has never been touched.
Characteristic of the discovery and
development of new oil fields they
have been rather slow, both on ac-
count of the expense to prospect and
the few surface indications; yet there
are ineligible signs in this as in ev-
cry other form of mining which, if
followed, pay better in the end than
going blindly. The essential condi-
tons to a regular oil and gas forma-
ton are an underlying, and an over
living, stratum of slate, shale or 9TH
er imperyious material and an inter
mediate porous rock as receptacle
and reservoir, otherwise both gas
and oil would escape.
From the bottom of the subear-
boniferous formation to the base of
the Siluro-magnesian limestones
there are three distinct sandstone
strata which, according to informa-
ton furnished by their exposures,
thicken rapidly in their extensions
toward the Arkan as basin. The
upper one, the Saccharoidal, in some
places toward the northern bound
airy of Arkansas is not over three
inches in thickness, while on Rush
creek it presents face about 20 feet
high. The texture OF these rocks is
of quality most admirably adapted
for holding oil. The greatest depth
to which these rocks descend before
Strengthening out into more hori-
zontal position below the present
surface of the Arkansas Valley, in all
probability does not exceed 2000
feet, and over most of the basin area
perhaps the depth is not greater
than 1900 feet in fact close to Lit
tie Rock form ofgranite is exposed.
In Texas much of the drilling is not
oyer 400 feet; in Kansas 900 1900
feet; in Indiana, 1900 feet; Pennsyl-
vania 1900 to $500 feet. and in West
Virginia, as great as $500 feet.
The following table of statistics
will show the remarkable value at
tached to these two commodities
and also the advancement made in
the industry of gas and oil produc-
ton.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1901-01-26
A Song for The Unsunu Hero.
Ella Whee Ter Wilcox.


There are songs enough for the hero
Who dWels on the heights of fame;
sing for the disappointed
For those Tho missed their aim.
sing with fearful cadence
For one who stands In the dark,
And knows that his last, best arrow
Has bounded back from the mark.
sing for the GREATNESS runner,
The eager, anxious soul,
Who falls with his strength exhausted
Almost in sight of the goal
For the hearts that break in silence,
With 4 sorrow all unknown,
For those who need companions,
Yet walk their ways alone.
There are songs enough for the lovers
Who share loves tender pain,
sing for the one whose passion
Is given all in vain.
For those whose spirit comrades
Have missed them on the way,
sing, with heart o'ertlowing,
This minor strain to-day
And know the Solar system
Must somewhere keep in space
A prize for that spent runner
Who barely lost the race.
For the plan would be imperfect
Unless it held some sphere
That paid fer the toll and talent
And love that are wasted here.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1901-01-26

Every year large number of poor
sufferers whose lungs are sore and rack
ed with coughs are urged to 90 to an
other climate But this is costly and
not always sure. Don't be IN exile
when DR.. Kings New Discovery for
will cure you at home.
It's the most infalllble medicine for
Coughs, colds, and all throat aud lung
diseases on earth. The first dose brings
relief. Astounding cures result from
persistent use. Trial BOTTLES free Mt
Watkins 4 Coffman's. Price SOC and ST..
Every bottle guaranteed.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1901-01-26

Such little pills as DeWitt's latte Ear.
ly Risers are very easily taken, aud
they are wonderfully effective in clean
sing the liver and bowels. At watkins
& Coffman's drug store.
The merited reputation for curing
piles, sores and skin diseases acquired
by DeWltt's WitchHazel Salve, has ed
10 the making Of worthless oouuterfeits.
BE sure to get only DeWitt's Salve. At
Watkins & Coffman's drug store.
The most soothing, healing and anti
septic application ever devised Is De-
Wits Witchhnzel Salve. 10 relieves
at once and cures piles, sores, eczema
and skin diseases. Beware Of limitations.
At Watkins X Cofman's drug store.
When threatened by pneumonia or
or any other lung trouble, prompt relief
necessary, ms 10 Is dangerous 10 delay.
would suggest that One Minute
N Cure be taken ~ soon ns indiea-
Z having taken cold are noticed.
quickly and its early uae pre-
sumption. At Watkins &
-ua store.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1901-01-26
A Prominent Chicago Woman Speaks

Prof. Roxa Tyler, of Chicago, Vice.
President Illinois Woman's Alliance, in
speaking of Chamberlain, Cough Rem
edy, says: ~ suffered with severe
cold this winter which threatened to run
into pneumonia. tried different REM
edies but | seemed to grow worse and
the III dleine up,et my stomach A
Cough Remedy and | found It was
pleasant to take and it relieved me at
once. | am now entirely recovered,
saved DOCTORS bill, time and suffering
and Will never be without this splen-
did medicine AGAIN" For sale by
Safer Drug Co. and Watkins 4 G, f.
man.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1901-01-26
A Deep Mystery.

Its mystery why women endure
Backache, Headache, Nervousness,
Sleeplessness. Melancholy, Painting aud
Dizzy Spells when thousands have
proved that Electric Bitters will quickly
cure such troubles. Il suffered for
years with kidney trouble" writes Mrs.
Phoebe Cherley, of Peterson, H., s'and
IA lame back panied ne so i could not
dress myself, but Electric Bitters whol-
ly cured me, and although 70 years old.
now am able to do all my honsew ork. "
1t overcomes constipation, improves
Appetite, gives perfect health. Only
soc at Watkins Il Coffman's drug store.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1901-01-26
An Unknown Quantity.

Mrs. Whifletree-So your son
Rube has finally graduated as an
NJ. d. Is he any good9
Mrs. Swamproot-We bon't JEST
know yet! None o my neighbours
children has been sick yet, and pop
won'trisk letting him practice ON
the cows
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1901-01-26

We offer One Hundred Do liars reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrb cure.
Il. j. CHENEY 4 Co., Props, Toledo, O..
We the undersigned, have known f.
j. Cheney for the last 10 years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all his
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
West & Truax, wholesale druggi,ts,
Toledo. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
wholesale druggists, Toledo, O.
Hall's Gatarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the bloc |
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price zoe per bottle. Sold by all drug
gists. Testimonials, free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1901-01-26

Persons who suffer from indestioD can
not expect 90 live loug, because they
cannot eat the food required 10 nOuriHh
tho body and the products Of the undi-
gested foods they do ent poison the
blood. IL II important to cure indiges-
ton as soon rs possible, and the best
method Of doing this Ia 20 use the prep
nration known as kOdOl Dyspepsia
Cure. 10 digeats what you eat and res
stores all tue digestive organs 90 perfect
honlth. AZ watkins A C0nmnug drug
afurn
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1901-01-26
The Mothers EaYorite.

Chamberlain Cough Remedy is the
mothers favorile. 1t is pleasant and
safe for children to take and always
cures. 1t is intended especially for
coughs, colds, Group and whOoping
cough, and IL the best medicine made
for these diseases. There is not the
least danger in giving it to children for
IL contains no opium or other injurious
drug and may be given as confidently
TO babe as TO an adult. For sale by
Safer Drug Co. and Watkins & COfI-
muu.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1901-01-26
Free 10 inventors.

The experience of G. A. snow s. Co., in
obtaining more than 10000 patents for
inventors has enabled them to help
fully answer many questions relating to
the protection OF intellectual property
This they have done in pamphlet
treating briefly of United states and
foreign patents with cost of same, and
how to procure them; trade marks, de-
signs, ca, eats, infringements, decisions
i'll leading patent cases, ETC., etc. This
pamphlet viii be sent to anyone writing
to G.. A snow 4 Co
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1901-01-26
Blown 10 Atoms.

The old idea that the body sometimes
needs a powerful, drastic, purgalive
pill has been exploded; for DIR Kings
New Life pills, which are peri city
harmless, gently stimulate liver and
bowels to expel poisonous matter,
cleanse the system aud absolutely cure
constipation aud sick headache. Only
Zoe at watkins & COfimhn's drugstore.