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The age-herald., 1901-03-26
GIANT PYTHON
Fed With a Pole While Held B>
 Twenty-one Men.

Boston Special to N. Y. Journal.
 Long Tom, the largest snake in cap tivity, was fed today. The last time he ate was November 1, 1900, and yet he wasn't hungry. In fact, 1t took twenty-one men and one woman to force food down his throat, or rather to hold him while another with a six throat. The woman was Beatrix Rod erico, a professional snake charmer.
 Tom, when last measured, February 22, was 24s feet inches long. He sweighs 250 pounds and has a girth of two feet. Few members of the royal python family of India, to which he belongs, are bigger than he is. It is said that none of the huge pythons of the Zoo Gardens in New York can ap- proach him in size.
 Col. Frank P. Stone of Austin & Stones Museum, bought Long Tom from the sailing master of a trading vessel from Calcutta few days before he was put on exhibition at the mu- scum. December 3, 1900.
 The ship master obtained Long Tom through a trade with Indian natives, who had captured him in jungle in the interior after a fierce fight, in which several were badly injured.
 Raymond L. Ditmar ana Charles Snyder came on from New York espe cially to give Long Tom" his break fast MT Ditmar is the keeper in charge of the reptiles of the New York Geological Park, and MT. Snyder has had many years experience in hand ling serpents in captivity.
 While the creatures body was held straight MT. Snyder held his mouth open while MT. Ditmar thrust in the rabbit and forced it down ring by ring until one couId almost see the rabbits body run along the slimy length of the uncanny reptile.
 Then the snakes girth grew larger !. and larger. He began to squirm and writhe in the arms of those holding him. They swayed back and forth and had to exert their utmost effort to keep Tom out straight.
 A pail of water was brought, and after the long pole had Deen with drawn from Toms mouth he was given a drink of water, or rather water was poured down his throat with a tin dip per.
 Then with considerable difficulty Long Tom" was thrust back into his cage, tail first, and the glass front was snapped in place. He coiled himself up contentedly after a little sq''~-ling about and went to sleep.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Another Illusion Destroyed.

From the London Stray Stories.
 q wish you hadn't had your hair cut so short, Harold." exclaimed the young woman, turning from him in voluntarily.
 What difference does it make, dear est?" asked Harold with tender anx- iety.
 "You-you have destroyed an illu' sion," SC sighed. That's all"
 "You didn't think I was poet, did you, Clara, because I wore my hair long?"
 No, never suspected you of being a poet"
 "Nor an artist?'
 No" %
 "Then what illusion have de stroyed9" he demanded.
 Perhaps should say, Harold" she answered with tears in her voice, "tha' you have unconsciously revealed g fact that never suspected, dear. Your ears don't match!"
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
ORDER OF PUBLICATION,
No. 2ssa.


 The State of Alabama, Jefferson County Birmingham Realty Company vs. Mac key Densen Bros, ct al.-In Chan eery at Birmingham, Ala, Fifth Dis trict Northwestern ChanoeFy Division of Alabama,
 In this cause, it being made to appear to the register by affidavit of I. O. Beat ty, agent of complainant, that the defend ants, Mackey & Denson Bros, partner ship, composed of F. G. Mackey, E. F. Denson and O. G. Densen, are non-resi- dents of Alabama, and whose place of residence is unknown to affiantj and fur ther. that in the belief of said affiant, the defendants are of the age Of twenty one years, 1t is therefore ordered by the Register that publication be made in the Age Herald, a newspaper published in the city of Birmingham. Ala, once a week for four consecutive weeks, requiring them, the said Mackey & Denson Bros, a partnership composed of F. c. Maekey, E. F. Densen and O. c, Denson, to an- swer CT demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the 26th day of April, 1901, CT in thirty days thereafter decree pro oonfesse may be taken against thera, Done at office in Birmingham, Ala, this the 18th day of March, 1901,
 W. G. GARRETT. Register. 3-26-4t-tue
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
CITY OkDnlANCES.

No. 6. Introduced Oct. IT. 1900. IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE NO. 6. To provide for the paving and curbing of certain sidewalks.
 Section 1. Be 1t ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham, That the sidewalks along both sides of Avenue E from Eighteenth street to Twentieth street shall be paved with artificial stone and the alley crossing with vitrif1ed brick Sec. 9 Be it further ordained. That the sidewalk paving shall be constructed six (s) feet wide except at entrances to lots and at alley crossing, where 1t shall be constructed the full width of the side walk
 Sec. 3. Be it further ordained That the sidewalk on the south side of Avenue E, from Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, shall be curbed.
 Sec. 4 Be 1t further ordained. That the cost of the improvements authorized by this ordinance shall be assessed and lev Jed against the property abuttlng on the portions of the aforesaid streets and av enucs improved and benefited thereby in proportion to benefits accruing to each. Adopted March IS, 1901
 W. M. DRENNEN,
 Mayor. Attest: H. D. WOOD. City Clerk. March 19 and 26 1901
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
BrIar Pipes.

From Windsor (England) Magazine.
 It is strange, and yet it is fact, that the English workman is of no use in the manufacture of pipes. The most skillful artisans are either the Austrians or the French. Tine pipe makers are very se- lect, small body, and observe every pre- caution to prevent their trade being learned by outsiders They will have no apprentices. and if introduced any boys into my factory I should have to pay them the union minimum wage which is f9 a week. On the other hand the work men are clever and they earn their wages.
 Speaking of the cost pipe, MT Vein gott remarks: When the blocks arrive over here they are at once sorted. Out of one gross of bloeks ] rarely ever get more than three or four pieces Of wood good enough for the very finest class of pipes. about half a dozen good briars for fine quality pipes and perhaps as many as four dozen pieces of wood for ths or
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
FOR RENT.

 FOR RENT-Front room, located in the best part of the city, on 9th ave-; newly papered; would rent to couple for light housekeeping, with privilege of kitchen and dining room; large garden fruit trees and flowers. J. T. vickery, Box 7S3, City. S-22-6t FOR RENT-Remington typewriter. s. Slater, Phone 966
 S-22-fri-sun- tu-thu-sun-tf UNDERWRITING ROOMS for rent at 5o51h N. 22nd st. 3-26-St TWO LARGE EAST ROOMS for rent on car line West End; suitable for light housekeeping; nice neighborhood: rea- sonable rent. Address R. A., care Age Herald,
 TWO FRONT unfurnished rooms; private bath; 17oS 9th avenue.
 FOR RENT-Three we'll furnished rooms, with or without board. Apply 517 2srd street. north. 3-26-St NEATLY furnished room for one or tive gentlemen, hot and cold baths on same floor. Apply at 1850 1st avenue.
 3-26-5t-tues-wed-thur FOR RENTING furnished rooms up stairs; bath, hot and cold water and use of telephone; fine location for sum- meI, Ne. 1923 11th avenue, south,
The age-herald., 1901-03-26

ic, nervous. blood and private diseases
 EVERY FORM OF PRIVATE DIS- EASE POSITIVELY CURED UNDER PLAIN GUARANTEE.
 Consultations at office or by mall are invited free.
 Treatment by mall to parties who can not visit me. Nc written prescriptions we furnish all medicines.
 Birminghsm Daily News: 'Ths News eeramepds hira tDr. nozier9 most cordial ly tp all thoss iR need of his setvicea"
 Age-Herald "fIis lang record and ap- DEoxed abilities sntitls him te the proud distinction pf standing at the head of his profession"
 Alabama Christian Advocate: His pro- fsssional standing is unimpeachabls and zen is above reproach."
 Office and dispensary corner Third ava nue and Nineteenth. street. Birningham. Ala.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Is Lynchino a Habit?

Some one recently declared that lynching, like murder, is growing to be a national habit There is cer- tainly some ground for the assertion. When the first burning of a negro at the stake in Paris, Tex, was an- nounced, two or three years ago. a wave of indignation swept over the whole country. Several burnings have occurred since then, and the latest, at Corsicana, Tex. has hardly attracted public notice. On Saturday last Bailie Crutchfeld, colored woman, was lynched near Rome, Tenn, because it was suspected she had stolen s125 from pocketbook. She and her friends declared she found the pocket Look and kept the money. The mob did not know whether she had stolen it or found 1t. AS she had the money, that was sufficient cause for lynching, and the cowardly savages seized her, carried her to a DI 70, shot her, and threw her into r. t. When a mob kills a woman In this inhuman man ner upon mere suspicion of crime for which in every civilized com munity imprisonment is considered ample punishment, it is time to ask the question, "Is lynsning becoming a national habit?"
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
HIGHLAND AVENU.

carries out his doctrine of non-resistancc. is told by correspondent. Some time ago he was the victim of an American journalist whom the count asked to visit his country house and who put him un- der a prolonged and ruthless examina- tion. At last the visit came to an end, and the gentle sufferer saw his question: CT to the carriage, As the parting greet ings were being exchanged the guest hint ed that, after all. he had not learned everything he wanted to know.
 Then you must come into the ahouse again and stay another day with us, ' was the counts reply, and he would take no denial
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
The Real ThlnQ.

From the Chicago News.
 The Suitor-Here, on my knees, I place this ring upon your finger. My love goes out to you.
 The Coquette-But how do I knew it is genuine?
 The Suitor-My love is as genuine as the blush on your cheek.
 The Coquette-Bother the love! I mean the ring.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26

The State of Alabama, Jefferson County.
 Under and by virtue or a power of sale contained In certain mortgage executed to the undersigned by W. II. Hill and wife, N. A. Hill. on, to-wit, the 20th day of March 1900, and recorded in mortgage book 266, page 205, in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Ala, said mrtgage being given to secure a cer- tain indebtedness therein described, and as provided In said mortgage, and default having been made in the payment of said indebtedness, the undersigned will pro- ceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder in front of the Court House door, Jeff ferson County, Ala. on Third avenue, in Birmingham Ala, on Wednesday, the 17th day of April 1901. within the legal hours of sale. the following described property. to-wlt: West half of lot num- Der seven CD, In block number one a., according to map of survey of 2art of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 30, township 1T, south of range 3 west, as surveyed and divided by James A. Ray, county survey or. for J. M. Huey. September 4, 1887, said lot being more particularly described as follows: Fronting fifty (bo) feet on Huey street and running back east of uniform width 100 feet, being now occupied by w, H. Hill as a homestead. situated in Jef- ferson county, Ala: and also ten CO) shares of March, 19oo series of stock in the undersigned association, said sale be- ing had to satisfy the indebtedness se- cured by said mortgage and the costs and expenses of sale.
 JEFFERSON COUNTY BUILDING AND
 LOAN ASSOCIATION. Mortgagee.
 JOHN H. MILLER, its Attorney.
 S-26-9t-tues
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
On the Special.

From the Indianapolis Press.
 Everett Wrest-Wot's this you're givin' me about comin' into town by special train?
 Dismal Dawson-Fact ole friend. The train was sent out special for a load of gravel.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Senator Had To Be Identified.

While the committee on finance of the Senate, shortly before the recent ad- journment of Congress, was discussing the revenue reduction bill, the question of abelishing the stamp tax upon ex- press money orders was brought to the attention of the committee by Senator Platt, who, as everybody kenws, is the President of the United States Express Company, relates the Chicago Chronicle. The Senators were not familiar with the money orders and Senator Platt under took to enlighten them
 Near the capitol, in tine neighborheed of the Baltimore and Ohio depet Is an office of the express company, Thither Senator Platt wended his way, When he entered the office a young clerk was be- hind the counter.
 "I want a money order" said the Sem blanks. a{SA
 How much, sir?' he asked.
 Five cents." said the Sennto-. Tn" hoy paused, looked at the weuld-be Purchas- CT and repeated the sum.
 Yes" said Senator Platt, "I want a money order for cents. l am the presi- dent of the company"
 The latter reunar.1 settled it with the boy. He hurried into the private office of the agent. "Out here," he exclaimed there is an old gentleman who says he is the president of the company, and he wants a money order for cents. I am afraid to give it to him fer fear he will raise it."
 The agent came out, recognized the Senator and few minutes later the dis tinguished, Senators on the finance con- mittee were examinging a money order for cents issued in the name of r. O. Platt.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
DR. 0. T. DOZIER, Specialist.
 Genjte llrjnarv Surgaru
Ito Urinary Surgery

Cutaneous and venereal dis eases. All deli- cate disorders of sexual organs and pelvic yioesa of m e n a n q women Cystit- is, stricaure. sexual weak ness. prostititis. irregularities of women. impedi- meats to mar riage, and all forms of chron-
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
TORNADO INSURANCE.
 WE WRITE TT.
 w. N. MALONE s CO, Phone 6l3. 2Ol7 First Ave.

enly a limited number of maps left. Subscribers should avail themselves of this opportunity te secure house held. office and school Resm Escsssity,
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Did Anybody Ever Do That9

From the Atchison Globe.
 Some one asks what is tact. It Is that feeling which prompts woman to dig up the photograph of friend who is coming to visit from the bottom bureau drawer and put 1t on the parlor mantel.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
NORTHSIDE.

NORTHSIDE. s5OO0-8-room house, 7th ave-; lot 5ox130. s5750-S-room house, Tth ave-; lot 50x240. $6000-T-room house, Sth ave-; lot 50x240. $l575-Lot, 7ex19O, 2ith st., bet. 1lth and 12th ayes. SSOo0-15ox24o 12th ave-. corner lot. $16. o0o-Sd ave. s-story business building; close in; bargain.
 SOUTHSfDE. $1Ooo-Let 5ox1a5, avenue I. bet. 21st and 22d sts. ss50 Eaoh--2 lots, avenue I and 14th ave.' each 5SAx2oo. S4000-S-room house. lot 50x240; 11th ave. $5000-1e-reom house, lot b0x165; 11th ave. $ssO0-8-rcem house, lot 100x240; 11th ave, $1816 Eaoh = Two handsome lots, 55x2o0 each, Beach st.. < block from Highland ave- bargain, Call and see list fer lots and houses, both North and Seuthside. Locations and prices to suit ". F, l.. DEMERE.
 Keem 10, Potter Building.
 9-22-tueS-tf
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
The Cooling of the Missionary Spirit

From the New York Sun.
 The Methodist preachers who, at a meeting last Monday blamed the news papers for the present 'meagfcness' of the contribution of money to missions for the propagation of Christianity in ''heathern lands" sought to shift the re- sponsibility from facts to the reporters of facts. Actually the falling off in these contributions is due to proceedings in China which newspapers could not con- ceal without faithlessness to their public duty.
 Undoubtedly during the last year the religious fervor upon which such missions depend for their support has received the greatest chill it has ever felt since the organized Protestant movement for the conversion of the heather was begun. Of all religious meetings, the most enthus- iastic formerly were the missionary meet ings, at which crowded congregations burst forth with Hebers famous mission ary hymn:
 Shall we whose souls are lighted
 With wisdom from on high;
 Shall we to men benighted
 The lamp of life deny?
 Salvation, Salvation!
 The joyful sound proclaim
 Till each remotest nation
 Has learnt Messiahs name" Then there was no 'meagerness" in the contributions and it was beyond the pow CT of any newspaper to chill the spirit which sang
 Wait wait, ye winds, His story,
 And you, ye waters, roll
 Till, like a sea of glory,
 It spreads from pole to pole" When now people read of terrible ven geance wrecked on the Chinamen by armies of Christend om of outrage and footing and of beheadngs at the demand of Christian states. they are disposed to question whether, after all. it is the lamp of life which is carried to linen beriChted' in the most famous of the missionary fields The reports, it Is true, are printed by newspapers but they are reports of facts.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26

NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS. Tax payers are hereby no tified that on and after April l, 1901, any tax due and de- linquent to the city shall bear interest at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum.
 Geo. Eustis,
 Tax Collector. March g, 1901.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
No. 65.
RESOLTTION.


 RESOLUTION t--
 Whereas The Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham have at this meeting of said board adopted an ordinance entitled I'm provement Ordinance No 65, to provide for the paving and curbing of certain sdewalfs'; and
 Whereas. The estimated cost of said im- proYements has been ascertained to be $2500; therefore
 Be 1t resolved That the Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall meet on the 17th day of April, 1901, at the Council Chamber, at o'clock p. m., to hear re- monstrances and protests against the construction of said improvements.
 Be 1t further resolved. That notice of the adoption of said ordinance shall be given by publishing the same once week for two successive weeks to-wit: Once during the week ending the Ed day of March and once during the week end ing the 3oth day of March, 1901. respec- lively, in the Age-Herald. daily news paper of general circulation published in the city of Birmingham, which notice shall contain in addition to the ordinance the estimated cost as aforesaid of said improvement. and shall name the time and place at which the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet as aforesaid to hear renonstrances and protests against the construction of said improvements Be it further resolved That the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to cause notice by publication to be given as is hereby provided for.
 H. D. WOOD. City Clerk. March 19 and 26, 1901
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought sisaassrs ssass sns of NszZzAN
SteckheIders' Meeting.

Stockholders Meeting. adopted by the board of directors of the King Land and Improvement Company, a meeting of the stockholders of said cor poration will be held at the law office of White & Tiewze in the city of Birmng- ham, Ala, at 10 o'clock a. m. on Wednes- day. May l, 1sol fer the purpose of au- thorzng said company to borrow the sum of s25,060 and to execute a mortgage or deed of trust conveying the property Of said company for the purpose ef se- curing the payment or the same:
 This, the 18th day of March, 1901,
 RICHARD RANDOLPH, President. 3-a6- -4t-tues
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE $55o Each-Two lots. 6ox19o avenue c. s125o Each-Three lots. 5ox19o avenue F. s1250 Each-Two lots. 5Ox1so, Sth ave-, North. ss20o Each-Two lots. 5ox1sO. 7th ave-. North. s25oe Each-Three good lots, 7th ave-. North. S30o0 Each-Two business lots, 2Sx14o. near opera house. $70o0-Business lot near Hillman Hotel $45o0-Two-story residence, Eth ave; close in. $900o-Elegant South Highlands resi- dence; large lot Let us show you our beautiful Fountain Heights Land Company's property, over looking the city and Jones valley. Lots $500 to $125o; terms easy
 M P. MEsSER & CO, No. PA North Twenty-irst Street.
 Real Estate and Insurance. .
 Phone SI9
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
SHORT STORIES
 OF THE DAY
Not Concerned With the Philippines.

Not Concerned With the Philippines.
 It is good thing to be leading law yer, and profitable in many particulars. MT Evarts' abilities as d lawyer were several times of signal value to his coun- try as well as to himself, relates writ CT in Harper's Weekly. His labors in the Johnson impeachment trial and in the Alabama case are felt to have been great public services. But he helped his gener- ation in another way by affording 1t a great deal of amusement. A good part or his fame rests on his jokes, and to them is due, no doubt, very much of the kindly sentiment his generaton-and ours too had for him. For years he was the fore most Yale man, and that was another source of his extended reputation He worked very hard he earned a great deal of money. he raised large family, he was az l, honored ana esteemed, and he ma ome mperishable Jokes It is hard to )are such a man. But 1t seems that MT. Evarts felt that he had done all the work and had all the fun that were coming to him in this world, and was anxious to be off and about whatever concerns may follow those of earth.
 The last story that Is told of him Is of a minister who talked long to him, as he lay abed about the Philippines.
 Don't you care about the Philippines? he asked him.
 "No,r was the dry response. I'm not going there, anyway"
 Men smiled when they spoke of MT. Ev- arts living; they will smile when they think of him now that he is gone; but the smile is a tribute. warmed and qualified just now with regret that we have lost him.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
LOST.
AGENTS WANTED.
LAND TITLES,


 ALABAMA ABSTRACT CO. 207 First avenue, examiners of land titles; the only complete set of abstracts of title to this district, with plats. in existence: :; our abstracts show everything of which a purchaser money-lender should be |, apprised. 11-22-tf
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Having Fun With the New Reporter

Senator Platt of Connecticut is repre- scented as having had lots of quiet fun a few nights ago out of new and inexperi- enced reporter, says the Washington Post. The Senator received the card of the young reporter at his hotel, and ordered the young man shown to his rooms. The young fellow. who had just begun news paper work. asked Senator Platt all about his opposition to the appointment of Col. William Corey Sanger Assistant Sec retary of War. Senator Platt's great dignity occasionally unbends to the hu- morous side of things, and he at one. saw a chance for some fun. Of course the reporter had an idea he was taking to Senator Platt of New York. The Con- necticut Senator proceeded to give the re- porter an interview that almost took away the breath of the young man. The interview loudly sang the praises O; Sanger and pictured him as being the only man on earth for the position. [. ter about ten minutes the reporter timid- ly asked!
 Why haven't you changed your opin- lon in this matter?'
 Senator Platt then explained whe he was. while the young man sat in a state of confusion.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26

WANTED-To rent two unfurnished rooms In central residence part of city; north side preferred; references ex- changed. Answer today. Address V, care Age-Herald.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Consistency of Count oIstoi.

A pretty story of Count Tolstoi illus trating the thoroughness with which he
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
FOR SALE

$125e-Lot 10ox240 convenient to new Hardie-Tynes foundry. s25 Per Foot-Corner lot on Huntsville ave.
 s2U0o-Elegant North Highlands home; al- most new. $3e5e-Seven-room house, Sth ave-; well To- cated.
 s3250-Seventh ave; place pays 12 per cent. s5o00-Desirable North 21st st. home. s5o08- -EiRht-room house, 23d st. and 9th ave-; rents for $540. $650o-First ave. store: rents for $500. $25oe-Ffne investment In South High lands property, renting for $3s0 Two new homes, 9th ave, near 18th st., for rent. We buy, sell, rent and insure property.
 R. MCCONNELL & CO.,, Phone 46 No 2o20 Third Avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26

FOR SALE-All kinds of corrugated iron roofing. Alabama Metal Roofing Co.,,
 phone 7SS. 3-12-1m
The age-herald., 1901-03-26

FOR SALE Mammoth Bronze turkey eggs largest poultry farm in the south Glengarry Poultry Yards. Somerville, Tenn. 3-6-30t