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The age-herald., 1901-03-02
BILL TO REFUND
 PURCHASE MONEY
Measure to Pay Back to SIoSS-
 Sheffield Co. $56.000
UNIVERSITY LAND SALE
Arbltrators Have Not Reached Agree > ment-The Bill Has Passed House and Is Conditioned On an
 Amicable Settlement.

The House of Representatives Of the General Assembly of Alabama has passed a bill authorizing the refunding to the sloss-sheffield Steel and Iron Company $5GOO0. which sum was paid by the Sloss- Sheffield Company something over year ago for certain lands belonging to the University of Alabama.
 The story of the sale of 44SO acres Of coal lands belonging to the university to the Soss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Com pany in the fall of 1899 Is familiar to read CTS of the Age-Herald. The price paid for the land was s5e, 900. This amount was paid Into the State treasury and after wards certified to the trustees of the uni versity. The latter body, however, de- clined to accept the money, as 1t had pre- viously declared the sale Illegal and therefor void. The money has since re- mained in the State treasury.
 A few months ago a movement was set on foot by which pending litigation could be dismissed and both the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company and the univer- sity sustain no loss. pr. Eugene A. Smith, State geologist, was elected by the trustees to represent the university and T. H Aldrich was designated by the Sloss- Sheffield Company as its represen- tative.
 Prior to this, however, the executive committee had favorably considered a proposition from the Soss- Sheffield Company whereby the purchase money paid by the company for the land should be refunded to the company whereupon the company would execute a quit-claim to the property. The proposition also in- cluded a provision looking to the ex- change of certain sections of lands In Walker County by which the coal lands would be bodied d-up' that is, isolated sections of the university land would be exchanged for sections of Sloss- Sheffield lands adjoining university lands.
 Dr. Smith and MT Aldrich have been at work on this plan for three or four weeks, but they have not yet completed their work
 In order to refund the purchase money to the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Com pany, it was necessary for the Legisla- ture to make an appropriation for this purpose hence the introduction and pas sage of the above bill in the House. The Senate will likely pass the bfN before ad- journment next Monday and Governor Sanford will promptly approve it.
The age-herald., 1901-03-02
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Balfour Evades Question Concerning the BloemfonteIn Conference.

London, March 1.-During question time in the House of Commons today Charles P. Scott, Liberal, asked MT. Bal four, the government leader, at what time in 1899 the government was informed that If the war ensued between the Transvaal and Great Britain as a result of the differences which were made ap- parent at the Bloemfontein conference, the Orange Free State would undoubtedly throw in her lot with the sister republic MT Belfour replied:
 "All the information we have on this subject Is, necessarily, a matter of opin- lon, and, therefore, conjectural in its character, or else is contained in state ments of ex-President Steyn, in which case, unfortunately, 1t Is mendacious."
 This announcement brought forth cries of "Oh" from the Irish and other mem mers opposite, and MT. Balfour dropped the subject.
 MT. Balfour's reply was agreed as ex- tremely obscure and explained In his be- half that he was not referring to any thing specified, but alluded generally to MT. Steyn's statements.
The age-herald., 1901-03-02
oNE.sIpEp GAME.
Athletic Club Team Beats Howard Col
 lege at Basket Ball.

The Athletic Club basket ball team de- feated the Howard College team in an uninteresting game last night by the score of 2S to 0. The Howard boys were easily outclassed by the Athletic Club team, but they put up a good game, es- pecially for few minutes in the second halt
 The Athletic Clubs team with the ex- ception of Hill Ferguson went up against the visitors. Ed Chairsell took the place of Ferguson who went to Chattanooga yesterday afternoon to confer with the Athletic Club of that city with reference to the interstate series which appears to have had an abrupt ending.
 The Birmingham boys were due to play in Chattanooga last night, but on account of the determination of the team of that city to play Strang Nicklin, a profession al baseball player, the game was called off. Captain Ferguson of the locals went to Chattanooga to try and arrange for the two games with that city, to be played as per schedule of the Interstate League.
The age-herald., 1901-03-02
THE CONDITION OF
 COUNTY FINANCES
Treasurer Henry B. Gray Makes Report for the Month
 of February

County Treasurer Henry B. Gray makes the following report for the month of February:
 General Fund-Receipts, S19,34S .63 Dis bursements, s17,4S7. 50 Balance on hand. s24, ,920.7s
 Two Dollar Road Fund-Receipts, sl35S.- 10. Disbursements, $1105 2S Balance on hand, $417s.21.
 Ten-cent Road Fund-Receipts, $2797 .65, Disbursements, $16SS. 45 Balance on hand, s2S, ,s15 .2s.
 Bridge Fund-Receipts, $699. Al. Dis bursements, $654 40. Balance on hand, $52s7. .83
 Solicitors Fund-Receipts, 1855 .53 Dis bursements, $Ss0. Balance on hand s21S0.- 70.
 Fine and Torture Fund-Receipts, s201S.- 95 Disbursements, s525.7S Balance on hand, $2751 .93.
 School Fund-Receipts, $139s.S2. No dis bursements. Balance on hand, $14, SS2 .76
 Redemption Fund-Receipts, $23.1 Dis bursements, s66.17. Balance on hand, $340. .6S.
 Overplus Fund-Receipts, none. Dis bursements, S6.10. Balance. on hand, $323. .63.
The age-herald., 1901-03-02
THE ANTI-AMERICAN
 SPIRIT IS MANIFEST
The CubanS Have No Love for the
 United States--A Birmingham Bankers Observations

T was amazed and shocked by the pow erful anti-American feeling everywhere observed in Havana" declared E. N. Gull lom, the Birmingham banker. real estate owner and developer. who has just re- turned from 6 trip to Cuba.
 "rhe anti-American spirit Is plainly and disagreeably evident. The Cubans are seriously dlstrustful of and cordially dislike Americans, and the Americans I met there, soldiers especially, heartily dislike the Cubans.
 How do you like 1t here?' was ques- ton l asked of great number of Amer jeans.
 ' All right-but those Cubansr with a shrug of the shoulders, was the invaria- ble reply.
 "As to the Cubans whom I questioned, they were very reticent, In most instances refusing outright to answer my friendly questions as to how they liked America and Americans. They shut up as silent as oysters, but their actions were plainly in- dicative of their dislike
The age-herald., 1901-03-02
DIRECTORS TAKE. FAVORABLE ACTION Authorize President VanHooSe to Lease the Auditorium NAME OF PARTY WITHHELD Rumor Says It Is Thomas Boyle of NashvIlIe-The House Will Be
 Greatly mproved-some Few
 Changes Planned.
NAME OF PARTY WITHHELD

At a meeting of the directors of the Auditorium Company, held yesterday aft crnoon. President VanHoose was author ized to sign lease with the parties who have been negotiating for the house, and whose names are still withheld.
 While none of the details of the ar engagements have been made public, 1t is understood that the lease will probably be signed within the next few days. It will be for one year, beginning May 1. on which date the house will be turned over to the new management.
 The name of Thomas Boyle of Nash vile has been mentioned in connection with the proposed lease, but the Audi torium Company will neither confirm or deny the report It Is further rumored that Mir Boyle Is representing MT. Hop kins of Chicago, who Is interested in southern circuit.
 In event that the lease is signed, 1t is stated that the new management will make many improvements In the house. The inside will be painted and box stalls will be built on both sides of the par quette extending back about twenty feet. These stalls will be cut off from the main auditorium by neat rail, and will be tastefully draped with heavy curtains. It Is also proposed to cut off the rear of the parquette circle just back of the horseshoe, with heavy curtains, thereby condensing the main auditorium, which will add much to its appearance The en- tire house will be carpeted, and the main entrance will probably be changed tc in- crease the size of the lobby.
 Ben Theiss, who has managed the house for the past two seasons for the Audi torium Company, will devote his entire time to the billposting business being a member of the firm of Theiss, Douglass and Smith. MT. Theiss has been connect ed with local playhouses for the past twenty years, and his retirement will be regretted by his many friends.
The age-herald., 1901-03-02
AVONDALE MEETING.
Mass Meeting Called for Tonight To
 Select Ticket.

There will be a mass meeting of the qualified voters of Avondale at the town hall tonight at o'clock for the purpose of naming candidates for a Mayor and five aldermen to be elected on March 5
 The meeting is called by several citi- zens, who desire to name a ticket. J. l.. Shelton Is at the head of this movement
 The present city government of Avon dale is> composed of John Ellerd, Mayor, and Councilmen George Roberts, Horace Waters, pr. H. l.. Martin, O. T. Smith and W. R. Starbuck.
 It Is understood that the present Mayor is not a candidate for reelection, but that Dr. Martin, Councilman Starbuck and M R. Steele are each candidates for the of- flee. t,..
The age-herald., 1901-03-02

q saw five thousand school children walking in procession In celebration of an anniversary, and not one of the thou sands carried an American flag, but all carried Cuban flags. There was not an American flag in sight. And that is large- ly true of all Havana; the American flag is rarely seen.
 Judging by what I saw and heard the Cuban constitutional convention was con trolled by professional politicians who are after the feshpots. Money is what they are after, and their only way to lay hands on the million or more dollars a month in customs duties at Havana, and the other public revenue, is through inde- pendence. Hence they are for absolute independence-for the money.
 The merchants and the business classes generally are thoroug.-.y alarmed on account of the possibility of independ- ence for it means their ruin.
 "Yet everything in a way is anti-Amer- ican-even to the pickles served at the hotels
 Much to my surprise I found Havana a clean and well-paved city,
The age-herald., 1901-03-02
CAMP HARDEE
Will Hold Its Regular Monthly Meet.
 ing This Afternoon.

This afternion. at their hall. Camp Hardee will assemble in monthly meet ing It is the wish of the commander that all of the members who can will be there. Since the last meeting one of their brothers has gone to camp upon the other shore, and at this meeting a fitting trib< ute will be paid to the memory of this dead hero The deeds of the Confederate soldier has added renown and lustre to the history of this goodly land of ours. and the people look with pride upon vet erans whose manhood is not dethroned. appreciating good citizenship and the blessings of peace.
The age-herald., 1901-03-02

and one in Bessemer. He stated that since the appointment of mittee he had received specimeni from all over the district that I cations of containing oil. He had received numerous letters f sons who claimed that they had oozing out of the earth at a n, places.
 Chairman Culpepper Exum of cial committee to raise funds for service for the battleship Alabafr that he had not been able to call ing of the committee. but that l do so one day this week. It is tention of the club to raise 5000. purpose and up to the present tii s2Oo of this amount had been st
 There being no furthre busine the club for consideration the7s adjourned. |
The age-herald., 1901-03-02
FREIGHT TRAINS
 COME TOGETHER
Tail End Collision on the |. 6 N. RaiIroad-TWo Per-
 sons Injured

A tail-end collision between two Louis vile and Nashville freight trains occurred at Caskoden saw mills, two miles north of Warrior, shortly after noon yesterday, and two men were injured, one but slight ly and the other seriously, though prob ably not fatally.
 The first train had stopped to pick up a car, when the second train crashed in- to 1t. A negro flagman had been sent back to warn the second train, but he did not go far enough to give the signal In time for the engineer of the second train to prevent running into the first one.
 Ed Pillow, a negro brakeman, was slightly bruised about the head and body, and a negro tramp, whose name could seriously, though probably not fatally in- jured.
 The engine of the second train was derailed and five cars of the first train badly damaged. The cars were loaded with lumber, but the latter was not dam aged to any considerable extent.
 The track was blocked several hours, delaying passenger train No. 3, from the north, about four hours. This train is due to arrive here at 3:45 ?. m. but did not arrive until after o'clock last night.
 Look out for the Birmingham Alder manic Founders" at Montgomery as they appeared to Artist Blackman, In Sundays Aue-HeraId
The age-herald., 1901-03-02
COMM MERCIAL CLUB
Will Make Final Payment on Industrial
 School Subscription.

The Commercial Club will make it's final payment on the $300O subscription to the Industrial Farm for White Boys in a few days At the meeting of the club yesterday afternoon, B. Steiner called at- tention to the fact that the club still owed s10o of this amount, and the com mittee appointed over a year ago to raise the 5000 was requested to complete the subscription. This committee will col lect the unpaid subscriptions amounting to about $50 next week. That will leave a balance of about $50.
 After the club adjourned yesterday aft ernoon the following sums were sub-
The age-herald., 1901-03-02
BIRMINGHAM MAN
Finds Michigan Weather Bit Uncom
 fortabIe-Glad To Get Home.

l.. A. Townley has returned from Mich igan where he had been to pay a visit to his father who Is in i'll health He reports bitter weather and heavy snow in Michigan, and says he had to wear two overcoats, fur cap and heavy mits to keep from freezing. He was In the country where 1t was impossible to do farm work, further than look after the stock. MT. Townley was glad to be home again and bask in the warmth of Ala bama sunshine
The age-herald., 1901-03-02
COTTON MARKET.
Prices Declined and Receipts Were
 Light Yesterday.

The local cotton market was quiet yes- terday and the receipts were verfy light. Good middling declined from Sc to $40 SBc. Dagon cotton Is coming to Birm- 'irgham only at the rate of dozen or fifteen bales a day. Conservative buyers say the unmarketed cotton in Jefferson, Blount, Shelby and other nearby coun- ties, will probably not amount to as much as 2G00 bales. One merchant who handles considerable cotton said yesterday that his estimate was 1500 bales.
The age-herald., 1901-03-02
 CHURCH OF THE ADVENT.
Afternoon Lenten Services are Being
 Largely Attended.

The afternoon Lenten services at the Church of the Advent are largely attend ed The rector, Rev John G. Murray, Is delivering a series of short discourses on the Beatitudes. which are spoken of by members of the congregation as being especially interesting and edifying. There is no service on Saturday.
The age-herald., 1901-03-02
Stockholders Meetinu.

The annual meeting of the stockholders Of the Martin Cracker Company is hereby called to meet at the office of the com pany, 2o17-2019 Avenue A, on Saturday, March Is, 1901, at 7;3O p. m. for the pur- pose of electing officers and such other business as may come before it.
 W. M. DRENNEN, J. CARY THOMPSON, President.
 Secretary. 2-16-4t-sat
The age-herald., 1901-03-02
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 If the subscriptions heretofore obtained and remaining unpaid are collected by the committee then only s1O more will have to be secured.
The age-herald., 1901-03-02
Forecast for Alabama.

Washington, March 1.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair Saturday; wind becoming light to fresh to southerly; Sunday fair.
The age-herald., 1901-03-02

Look out for the Third" house of the Alabama Legislature as It appeared to Artist 5lackman, In Sundays Age Herald.
The age-herald., 1901-03-02
NE ITEM. WEATHER WIND R FALL

Highest temperature 5b.8 degrees; low est, 511; average, 545.
 BEN M. JACOBS, Station Agent, U. S. Weather Bureau.
The age-herald., 1901-03-02
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham, Ala. March 1, 1901. Local observations during the "A hours ending ' D. m, Central time:
The age-herald., 1901-03-02
MEETING OF THE
 COMMERCIAL CLUB
Several Important Matters Up
 for Consideration
BOYS INDUSTRIAL FARM
Committee Will VIslt Institution To Make estleation-speaker Ap- pointed for Industrial Conven-
 ton at Philadelphia.

The Commercial Club. at It's regular meeting yesterday afternoon, named q committee to visit the reform school near East Lake and to investigate the con ditions there. This committee consists of fourteen of the best known business men in the city, and they will make the trip to the school one day next week. This committee was appointed at the request of Mrs. R. D. Johnston, chairman of the board of control of the reform school. A movement was started which resulted in the raising of $10O for that institution, the balance due on the original subscrip- ton of the club year or more ago.
 The club designated two or three mem meeting of the Southern Industrial Asso- ciation convention, which will be held In Philadelphia. Pa. They are to deal with subjects of interest to the Birmingham district. and the men selected for that purpose are amongst the ablest and best informed in the South. Birmingham Is the first city to act in this matter and this fact will result in the representatives from here being placed near the top of the programme. At the New Orleans con ventlon in December this city suffered by reason of the fact that the subjects as- signed to Birmingham speakers came near the close of the convention, after great many of the delegates had left for their homes
 The committee appointed at the last meeting to investigate and report on the adyisability of prospecting for petroleum in this district and also to recommend the plan to be adopted in such prospect Ing was not ready to report. Maj. F. Y. Anderson, chairman of the committee, stated, however, that since the appoint ment of the committee three syndicates had been formed to prospect for oil-one at Decatur one at Russellville and one at Bessemer.
The age-herald., 1901-03-02

There are cheap baking powders, made from alum, but they are exceedingly harmful to health. Their astringent and cauterizing qualities add dangerous element 10 food.
The Brunswick times-call., 1901-01-06

"Thers is but one small chance to save your
ife and that is through an operation" was the
awful prospect Get before Mrs. 1. Hunt, Of
Lime Ridge, Wis. by her doctor after vainly
trying to cure her of frIghtful case of stomach
trouble and yellow jaundice He didn't count
on the marvellous power of Electric BitteLs to
cure Stomach and Liver troubles, but she
heard of it, took seven bottles, was wholly
cured, avoided surgeons knife, now weighs
more and feels better than ever. It's positive
ly guaranteed to cure Stomach, Liver and Kip
ney troubles and never disappoints. Price soc
al all drug stores.
The Brunswick times-call., 1901-01-06
a NIGHT OF TERROR

awful anxiety was felt for the widow oil
the brave General Burnham, of Machias,
Me-, when the doctors said she could not
live till morning." writes Mrs. s. H. Lin
coin, y no attended her that fearful night.
All thought she must soon die from Pneu-
monia, but she begged for DR.. Kings New
Discovery, saying it had more than once
saved her life, and had cured her of con-
sumption. After three small doses she
slept easily ell night, and its further use
completely cured her" This marvellous
medicine is guaranteed to cure all throat,
chest and lung diseases. Only SOC and ST..
Trial bottles free at all Drug stores.
The Brunswick times-call., 1901-01-06

Persons who suffer from indigestion can
not expect to live long, because they can
not eat the food required..to nourish the
body, and the products of the undigested
foods they do eat poison the blood 1t Is
important to cure indigestion as soon az
possible, and the best method of doing this
is to use the preparation known as Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure, 1t digests what you eat
and restores all the digestive organs to
perfect health,
The Brunswick times-call., 1901-01-06
BRONCHITIS
w. 8. GREEN1,
Receives.

may mean a mere cold or a
chronic incurable infamma.
ton Of wind-pipes.
The quickest relief, for a
cold, is also the most effectual
balm for the worst condition
of wind-pipes and lungs.
1t takes the edge off a cold
in a night, and relieves it pro-
gressively-one forgets it after
a little.
An old bronchitis, however.
is obstinate. Nothing re.
stores the tissues, when once
destroyed; and an old bronch-
it's has gradually impaired and
partly destroyed the lining Of
those small pipes between
throat and lungs.
SCOTS emulsion Of cod-liyer
oil is the balm; it sooths il it
cannot restore.
Wellsend you little to try, ifyou Ike. -s
SCOTT 4 BOVINE, A0s Pearl sEsss, New YsEk
The Brunswick times-call., 1901-01-06

DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve will quickly
heal the worst burns and scalds and not leave
a scar. IL can be applied to cuts and raw sur
fsces with prompt and soothing effect, Use it
for,pi1es and skin diseases. Beware of worth
less counterfeits. w j. Butts.
The Brunswick times-call., 1901-01-06

Mrs. T. BriddlemaD, Of Parshallvllle
Mich, was troubled with salt rheum
for thirteen years and had tried a
number Of doctors without relief. Az
ter two or three applications of Ban
ner Salve. her hands became better,
and IN q short time she was entirely
cured.
The Brunswick times-call., 1901-01-06
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
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West & Truax, Wholesale druggists,
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druggists, Toledo, o.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c, per
bottle. Sold by all druggists. Halls
Family Pills are the best.
The Brunswick times-call., 1901-01-06

This season there is a large death rate
among the children from Group and lung
troubles. Prompt action will save the lit
know of nothing SO certain to give instant
relief as One Minute Cough Cure. 1t can
also be relied upon in grippe and all throat
and lung troubles of adults. Pleasant to
take. W. J. Butts.
The Brunswick times-call., 1901-01-06
RECOMMENDS 1T TO TRAINMEN.

RECOMMENDS 1T TO TRAINMEN.
OG. H. !Hsusan, Lima, O., engineer
L. E. & w. railroad, writes: 81 have
been troubled a great deal with back
ache. l WAS induced to try Foley's
Kidney Cure, and one bottle entirely
relieved me. / gladly recommend it
to any one, espeoiailyE my friends
among the trainmen, who are usually
similarly afflicted.
The Brunswick times-call., 1901-01-06
SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF
THE NATIONAL BANK BRUINS
WICK.R
BRUNswIcK, GA, Dec. s, 1900.

bKUNsWICK, GA, DEC. 8, I9UU.
The regular annual meeting of the
shareholders Of the National Bank OF
Brunswick, for the election Of direct
Ors, and to con slider such other BUSH
ness as may come before it, will be
held in It's banking rooms in the CITY
of Brunswick, Ca, on Tuesday, jan
uary s, 1901, between the hours OF 10
o'clock g. M, and o'clock p. m.
tE ID. WALTER, Cashier.
The Brunswick times-call., 1901-01-06

j. Odgers, of Frostburg, Nd, writes:
81 had a very bad attack of kidney
complaint and tried Foley's Kidney
Cure which gave me immediate relief,
and was perfectly cursd after taking
wo borles." Take no substitute.