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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
CENTREVILLE
Fire Does $3o,ooo Damage to sawmlIl
 of Cruise & SpIawn.

Centreville, August 6.-fSpecial.)--A fire occurred at the saw mill of Cruise and Splawn which Is -hree miles from here last night The fire started in dry kiln and spread to other large stacks of lum- Der near. destroying a large amount of lumber. The loss amounts to thirty thous- ard dollars with no insurance.
 Velo Shirley, a young white man of Tuscaloosa who 1t is charged has for about a year been practicing frauds of various kinds in different parts of the state, was tried in the county court here a few days since for carrying concealed weapons and for obtaining money by means of false pcetenses. His attorneys put in the plea of rot guilty by reason of insanity" but his defense would not work as the judge adjudged him guilty and sentenced him to hard labor for the county for a year.
 The political situation in Bibb county is at present very quiet. Very few candi- dates are offering for the local offices in Bibb county Massey Wilson candidate for attorney general Is expected here to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
EDWARDSVILLE.
Hail Storm Does Damage In Portions
 of County.

->Edwardsvile, August 6.-(SpeciaD-A se- were hail storm past over the southeastern portion of this county last Monday even ing A Mrs. Hall was struck by light ming and instantly killed. She was iron ing clothes by an open window. when the lightning struck her.
 Circuit court will convene here the first monday in September. A good many cases are on the docket for trial at this term of court. Judge Grice. left this morning for Cincinnati to be gone sev- eral months.
 Mrs. l.. E. Adams, who has been spend ing the last three months with Der fa- ther at Chulaf1rmee. returned home yes terday.
 The farmers of this county are very much disappointed with the crop out look. It looks as though they were going to make scarcely anything.
 The democratic executive committee which met here last Saturday ordered a county primary to nominate candidates for the various county officers, which are to be elected this fall. The action of the committee gives entire satisfaction to the people of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
BESSEMER.
Alderman James cahiIl Tenders His Resignation-No Successor Named.

Bessemer, August 6.--(Special.) )-Alder- man James Cahill rendered his resigna- ton at the meeting of the city council last night. H. F. Mundies was placed in nomination for the vacancy but sev- eral of the aldermen who objected to an election at this time, broke the quorum.
 Morris Adler of Birmingham appeared before the council with proposition for the renewal of the water works contract. The matter will be again taken up at special meeting of the council next Tues day night.
 The labor element will have a meeting at the city hall tomorrow night n the interest of ex-Governor Johnston.
 The residence of Mrs. Smith at the corner of Fifth avenue and Twentieth street caught fire from the kitchen fiue this forenoon. Owing to the quick action of the fire department the blaze was extinguished with little damage.
 Miss Annie Lawhon of Livingston, a kindergarten teacher of experience, a graduate of the Atlanta Kindergarten academy Is in the city getting up a kindergarten. She has prospects of a large school.
 Mrs. T. J. Cornwell and children are expected home shortly from South Caro- lima, where they have been visiting rela- lives for several weeks. They will be accompanied home by Captain Cornwell who joined them there few days since.
 Mrs. c. L. Odell, who has been away for several weeks visiting relatives in Mississippi has returned home.
 After an absence of month. most of which time has been spent in Phil adelphia with relatives. the Rev. ana Mrs G. W. Read will return Friday. Mir. Read will preach Sunday morning and night at the First Methodist church.
 Misses Virginia Lee and Elizabeth Nit chell left yesterday for Tennessee where they will remain with relatives while their parents, MT. and Mrs. Edgar L.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
LINCOLN.
Judge J. c. Wilson Announces for
 State Senator.

Lincoln, August 6.-(Special.) l.)-The po- litical contest in Talladega county is growing warmer. Today Judge J. c. Will son oe Lincoln was brought forth by his friends as candidate for the office of state senator from Talladega county. He is in favor of electing railroad com missioners with power to accomplish something, and he is in line with the democracy of the county on all other issues The unsolicited offers of support from other parts of the county make his friends feel that he is a sure winner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
IMSS MaVne hearnsI
Register U. s. Treasury Endorses Peruna
 for Summer Lassitude.
L2ws,ztSSNaI

Register U. S. Treasury Endorses Peruna
 for Summer Lassitude.
 Hon. Judson w. Lyons, Register of the United States Treasury, in letter from Washington. D. O., says: Peruna Medicine Co.,, Columbus, O.:
 Gentlemen-I find Peruna to be an ex- cellent remedy for the catarrhal affec- tions of spring and summer, and those who suffer from depression from the heat of the summer will find no remedy the equal of Peruna."-Judson W. Lyons.
 If you do not derive prompt and satis- factory results from the use of Peruna write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad- vice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
HAMILTON.
c. p. Almon and c. E. Mitchell Win
 In Race for Legislature.

Hamilton, August 6-(Special. 1.-The democratic primary was held in this county (Marion) yesterday. The bulk of the vote Is now in. c. P. Almon and c. F. Mitchell have respectively been nomin- ated for representative and county super intendent of education by safe majori- ties.
 There were something over twenty-two hundred voters registered in this county, A safe estimate is that half this num- Der participated in the primary.
 The Johnston-J elks campaign is arous- ing considerable interest in this county. It will be recalled that this county went against Johnston in the senatorial cam paign by a small majority, and also gave an overwhelming majority against the ratification of the new constitution.
 Circuit court convenes here next Mon- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07

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 An condolences held invfolate.
 Consultations at office or by mail h. v,ted without charge.
 mrsatment by mall for those who can. h1S No written prescriptions. furnish all
 Question blanks for man or woman sen, .-ae on application
 hCp DOZIER is e graduate fin .x,..-.
 pcr of medical and surgical sc;a.S twenty-ive years experience. .ss nae reputation. and is endorsed h., a uon national banks and thousanJ sne p..on. as the most expert and relia ahII paaa,al,st in the South. spssonntgomery Advertiser: Dr. Doz,e, l. iaorsed by the press and peopls as ,s en ory section of Alabama o- The Southern Odd Fellow: We eanno.
 ,s onvthing to the reputation of Dr U aoo pozier has already acquired in V. Il. of his profession, but we know .. ne nn1 a brother Odd Fellow that car am m " t,od on to carry out every pronisa U aSes to those needing his Services Ae I1saaonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes fanily of prominent physicians. ars r,tn his full store of medical knowleda. snd his large experience in his professior n.n he relied on to treat disease In fha most successful manner.
 A~e-Herald: His long record and mn nroved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
 offices Third avenue and Nineteenth utreet, Birmingham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
SCOTTSBORO
Charles E. Waller and Former Senator
 Hall Speak.

Scottsboro, August 6.-(SpeciaD-Charles E. Waller, candidate for lieutenant gov ernor and George J. Hall populist ex- state senator from Stevenson, spoke in the court house yesterday to a small sized audience in behalf of the foremers can didacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
SPECIAL.

Owing to increased theatre traffic an extra express train has been put on East Lake line. Trains now leave Florence corner 6:l2, 8:26, 8:36.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LA
NEW ORLEANS.
E. A. ALDERMAN. LL D.. President.
7-3-2m-th- -tu

10. A. ALDERMAN, LL- D., Presideut- Full courses in Languages. Sciences. Engineering, Law. Medicine. Splendid de- D. rtment for women in the Newcomb Col iege. Tulane makes leaders in all voca- tions Its facilities for instruction in En- gineering are unsurpassed. Unexoelled op- portunities for the study of Sugar Chem- istry. Board and accommodations. dorma- tories ct lowest rate. Opportunities af- forded academic students for self-help Next Season Begins October 1st. Serd Tor Catalogue.
 R. K. BRUTE. Secretary.
 e-20-enu-2m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
Bethel Military Academy

i865-l902. Located in Fauquer Co.,, Virginia. Region unsurpassed. Full corps instruc- tors. Prepares for business. college, and U. s. military academies. For catalogue, address
 The Principals, Bethel Academy P. O., Va
 T-19-eod-l3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
HEAT REGISTRATION. Pe-ru-na Is Tonic for the Weakness and Debility
 Incident to Hot Weather

Most Men and Women Need Strength- ening Tonic During the Sultry Weather of August-- --Pe.ru.na Never Fails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07

Go to East Lake tonight! Aquatic treatre, chutes, bow ling, cafe and other amuse- ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE. Charles c. Thach, M. A.. President.

Charles C. Thach, M. A., President. Enrolled last session 406 students. Faculty of 15 professors, assistant professors and 12 postgraduate instruc- tors.
 Offers six degree courses: Chemistry and Agriculture, Civil Engineering. Elec- trical and Mechanical Engineering, Gen. eral Course, Pharmacy, Chemistry and Metallurgy.
 Has IS different laboratories, in which students work regularly. Military exercises required of all cadets physically able.
 Tuition free to residents of Alabama, $20 per year to non-residenrs. Students board with families in Auburn at $9 50 to s15 per month. For catalogue address
 VIM. o. scRoGGs, Secretary,
 Auburn, Ala. 7-3-2m- th-sa-tu
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Advertisements Written and Placed.
 Address Golden Gate Advertising Co.,,
 San Francisco. Cal.
DIR. O. T. DOZIER.

Surgeon and Expert spe.
 cialiet-
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Dr. Peco'S
 receipt Of stamps F. fife ohh-b0M oune. HE.R N
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-12-05

Cleaning anything WAS apparently
the last idea of the ianitor OF Dane
hall, Cambridge. This functionary for
generation or more was an eytruordi-
nary specimen named Swcetman. Born
and bred for IL parish priest in Ireland,
he had come to this country and fallen
upon evil days, being glad to get a job
at street digging. President Quincy,
passing one day, was amazed TO see Il
red head emerge from trench and
quote in excellent Latin the lines from
the "BucoliCS" concerning the pleasures
of the huSbandman. He took the ora
tor into his own service, but. finding
him perhaps too much of IL handfH!,
turned him over to the law school.
Here lie became an autnCrat. Ills pro
fCSSiOTil duties. rs popularity under
stood. kc limited 10 opening the doors
in the morniu" and locking them 1t
night. He was deeply aggricvcd if
asked even to replace library books
left on the tables and, Selling on the
maxim So Frequently used in tOrtS,
modified it to suit his own purposes
thus: Isle utcrc libriS ut me non
lrdaS" Bat he invented other and
higher duties. He attended all the lee
lures and subsequently gave the speak
or the benefit of his criticism Oh both
delivery and doctrine. lie exercised 4
general supervision over Ill matters
connected with the school and in his
later years became Il terror to every
one in or near it.-Samucl +. Ratchcl-
dor in \tluntic
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-12-05
The Old Surf Bath.

1t is not so many years ago when
surf bathing of very primitive kind
prevailed at the eastern end of Long
Island and, for aught l know, at 9TH
er points. Every Saturday morning or
afternoon, as the tide willed, through
out the. summer big farm wagons trun-
died down to the beach and were
swung around abreast of the line of
breakers. Old fiShhouscS served the
purpose of modern bathing pavilions,
and the sea costumes We're those of
last years village street. 4 long rope
was drawn from under the seats and
hitched to the wheel. and then some
sturdy ex-whalcr or life crew man in
red flannel shirt and old trousers tied
at the ankles slipped his waist through
the loop at the end of this primitive
life line and. wading out. kept it as
taut as circumstances permitted, while
the women and children hung to it and
revclcd and wallowed and shrieked,
rejoicing in their saturday tub
Outing.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-12-05
BREAD UPON
THE WATERS
BY HOWARD WILLIAMS
Copyright, 1871, by y. 5. Richardson

John Nash. retired manufactures.
siXty-fivr years old and supposed 10 u"
still in possession of all his senses. did
most foolish thing. | had been his
lawyer for six or eight years but with
out asking word of advice lie fell into
the hands of Il sharper. When he WIS
approached by Il promoter who WAS
striving To feat a gold mine i'll Il South
American state and needed the in!iu
cncC of his name. the old man WAS flat
tered ard listened 10 the VOW of the
temptcr. The sharper pretended that
he did not want any money from Nash.
The name of John Nash on Il prOSprc-
tuS as an investor and shareholder
would he Il guarantee TO others. Ills
first aim, of course. was to convince The
old man that the mine in question WAS
Il good thing lie did this by lies,
forged reports and false documents.
This duplcity could have been exposed
and the Swindler sent about his bust
ness had Nash come to me or any other
lawyer. but lie determined to act on
his own Judgment.
In order To give matters business
look rs he put it. the promoter, whose
name WAS Philbrick. passed over 10000
shares to Nash at 81 per share and in
return required Il promiSSory note due
i'll six months. Then an agreement WIS
drawn up 10 the effect that the notes
should be invalid This was to blind
other investors. In plain words, John
Nash sold his name for those shares
and was assured over and over again
that his annual dividends would
amount to at least 100 per cent. BY
this explicit statement have published
my client not only as fool but as the
willing confederate of Il Swindlcr. yet
| have had To give facts to make my
story clear.
Nash was made to believe that no one
else would suffer if he got this stock
gratis. The agreement was of course
made out in duplicate, and the old man
deposited his copy in the safe. Phil
brick saw him ut intervals. always
making the most fiattcring reports
about the mine, and everything went
smoothly for Il few weeks. Then, six
weeks after the agreements were
drawn UP. on some excuse or other
they were compared. After the com
parison Nash returned his copy to the
strong box. and that was the last he
saw or thought of it for the next three
OF four months; in fact until philhrick
walked in upon him one day and asked
whether he would hc ready to pay the
note ut maturity. Then it tranSpired
that the supposed contract WAS 10 con
tract at all, but a vastly different docu-
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-12-05

LOOK AT ME-"
ment. In Il word, the old man had
been tifmtlammcd. 1t WAS then he
came to me to help him out of his trou-
BILE
That Philbrick was Il plotting rascal
needed 10 assurance. 1t WAS Il put up
job from beginning 10 end to raise 4
stake at the expense of the old man.
You may say that as the affair was Il
plant" and Il Swindlc it would not
hold in law. bat unfortunately it was Il
legal transaction. Philbrick did have
a mine. No matter if il was not worth
Il cent. the old man had taken shares
and given his note. He might plead
that there had been Il written agree
ment. but where WAS his copy? If he
said it had been miSlaid or stolen, that
was no excuse. AS Il matter of fact, If
he referred TO the agreement at all he
would be convicting himself of having
engaged in swindle OH the public.
Philbricll had him fast. and there
were but two plans open to me. The
first was TO bluff philbricl and the sec
ond to settle on the best terms Sccura-
BILE | at once sent for him and tried
bluff. 1t WAS no 90. He deticd me and
laughed ut me. AS 10 Il compromise, he
would make none He wanted $4,000
or nothing. The note would be banked
at maturity and if not paid would be
protested and sued. If his mine was
not the Golconda he had hoped for,
that was 10 crime on his part. If it
was a dead Swin,llp. as | commended,
then my client had stood in with him,
and the public should learn the fact.
Mr.. Philbrick clearly had the best Of
US.
One night a week before the notes
were to be presented for payment l re-
turned from a late supper to find a
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-12-05

An Australian pearl diver says that
one of the strange effects of diving is
the invariable bad temper felt while
working Mt the bottom of the sea. AS
this usually passes away as soon as the
surface is reached, it is probably due
to the pressure of the air affecting the
lungs and through them the brain. The
exhilaration and good temper of the
mountain climber are contrary feelings
from an opposite cause. a diver be-
comes so angry at some imaginary
wrongdoing on the part of those in the
boat above that he gives the signal to
be pulled up, with the intention of
knocking the heads off the entire crew."
only TO forget what he came up for
when the surface is reached.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-12-05
A HIGH PRICED AID.
The Bad Bargain That Was Made by
n French Dentist.


During Il recent festival at Neuilly q
young woman attracted the attention
of large crowd by holding a heavy
bar of iron between her teeth. Among
those who watched her was Il dentist,
and ut the close of her performance a
luminous idea came to him, and lie de-
termined to carry it out.
Going 10 the young woman, he said:
"MadcmoisClle, am Il dentist, and
therefore | am more impressed with
the wonderful power of your jaws
than any one else. Now, | am about
to make Il proposition to you. | will
give You $3.50 if you will write letter
to me saying that you do all this work
by the aid of Il set of false teeth which
! have manufactured for YOU
After some thought the young wo-
man replied: Il will accept your offer
on one condition. You must first give
me as many dollars as | can raise from
the ground with my teeth
The dentist hesitated a moment and
then said that he would give her in
dollars as many % cent pieces as she
could raise. To this she agreed, and
a few minutes later the dentist was al
most stupefied when he saw her raise
a weight which was equal to that Of
$4,000. 1t was a costly advertisement
for the dentist.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-12-05
What Puzzled Him,

Sir Joshua Fitch told story of the
nature study exhibition in London il
Illustrating the popular wonder at sci
entifit knowledge Sir John Avebury
was showing the heavens through his
telescope to some neighbors and serv-
ants when one exclaimed, Il do not
wonder, Sir John. that clever people
find out the sizes and distances of the
stars and how they move. but what
beats me is how you ever could tell
their namesw
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-12-05

There are times when an honest con-
feSSiOn of ignorance results TO ones
advantage. An examination of history
WAS going on in a high school. The
second row of the scholars looked SUI
prcmcly contented. They knew what
was coming next and were confident
of making brilliant Rotations. The
professor gravely put the question:
What became of the Greeks who
were slain at Thermopyln?"
The first boy hesitated and then haz-
ardcd, Burnt EN-
Next" was the icy answer.
Buried EN-" came from the second
promptly. "Oh, what an easy oney
Next"
Don't KNOW" drawled the third boy
hopelessly.
Fright. Nobody does"
The successful one looked surprised;
then he crowed a little. The other
two looked sheepish.-London Tit-Bits.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-12-05
Taking Ont the Sting,

One day at Il rehearsal W. $. Gilbert
observed a girl crying and asked her
the cause of it.
Between her sobs the girl declared she
had been insulted by one of the CO.'S
tuners, who had said to her, You are
no better than you ought to be-"
Gilbert Immediately looked very SYM
pathetic and said, well, you are not,
are you. my dear?'
To which she replied promptly,
"Why, of course not, Mr.. Gilbert"
"Ah, that's all right" he said, and
she went away perfectly comforted
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-12-05
Gtr.I.,cl (rnh:,i HrCnN.

To make steamed graham bread take
two and Il half cups graham flour. one
cup sweet milk. one teaspoon salt. i've"
thirds cup rnolaS>rs. two teaspoons hIE-
ing powder and two tablespoons sweet
cream. Steam three. hours and brown
in the nvrn This dread may he served
as Il puddin" with Il sauce and will
recommend itself to the dySpcptic on
account IF its simplicity.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-12-05


Tie G,.!.;yn,,! rhL:.li.or nod ;.lr maiden
dead
Her ua::r was Faith vi loms neglect
she Gcd
And now .@cn rose and shook them
s"lvcS ai:d cried.
'Oh. Faith. come back; come back ere
hope Ice tlrd,
But she lay silent on her solemn bed
And men grew pltcouS at their prayer
denied.
They said: NO more is man to man al
lied.
We fail asunder. and the world" they
said.
And while they talked. behold gracious
form
I'VE live and die together. she and l."
So then he kissed her. and her flesh grew
warm:
She WOKE and faced them with a rudy
glow;
II Love be living. Faith can never die.
Edward trI"Tnft LEROY
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-12-05

Transient advertisements. -One Square
3 insertions or less $3.50. Each subs"-
quent insertion 25 cents. Longer advcr-
tisements in the same proportion. a
space equal to six lines makes u square.
Figure work double price.
Obituaries and Personal Comnunica-
tions will be inserted at s cents per lire.
Yearly Advertisements at Special Rates.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-12-05

Hewitt pay big money for my
clothes.
Jcwctt -PcrllanS You wouldn't have
to pay 50 much for them if ven paid
for them
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-12-05
Friendly.

Myer-Slyker is a friendly sort of
chap. isn't he?
Gyer-Yes; he's most too friendly.
Myer-How's that?
Gyer-He no sooner quits shaking
your hand than he tries to pull your
leg.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-12-05
Ely In The Old Chnir.

Your old wicker or cane seated
chairs can be given Il new lease of lif"
and lie made to look like new by stain
ing them with the new prepared stains
which stain and varniSh ut one applica-
ton. These stains can he made Of.
frctivc even over old paint by apply
ing two coats Then make some cush,
ions for seat and back. and your chairs
nrP new AGAIN
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-12-05
A Tug at 1t.

She-You must not kiss me until wa
are formally engaged.
He-Do you mean to say that you al
ways insist upon that rule?
She-I've always tried to.-Detroit
News Tribune
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-12-05

The future is surchargcd with grief.
And hope has nigh fCrSooE i.
For ii you pay the price for l.. 81.
You can't buy coal 10 CUul. ii.
Indianapolis sun.