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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
Work of grading Ten Mile Sec- tion NH Be Soon Started.
TRAFFIC QUARTERS LEASED
Commercial Agent Hicks Will Have His Office In Woodward Building and It Will Be Conveniently
 and Elegantly Fitted Up.

J. M. Barr vice president and general manager of the seaboard Air Line, has given official denial to the rumor that the Frisco and the Seaboard had reached an agreement in relation to the Belt Line case. All the points at issue were dis cussed by MT. Barr and Frisco officials at conference in St. Louis week before last. and while nothing was accomplished then, it is known that another confer ence will be held shortly, probably in Birmingham, at which q settlement will be hoped for by both sides. There is cer- tainly a strong feeling In seaboard and Frisco circles that an understanding will be reached which will result in with drawal of the Belt Lines motion for ap- peal.
 "The Seaboards engineers are making good progress in locating the road from Ccal City to Birmingham. They are now within about two miles of Trussville. A contract for the grading of ten miles from Coal City will be let next week.
 Chief Engineer Bushnell and Superin- tendent of Construction Parsons will reach Birmingham today.
 The Seaboard has leased an office on the ground floor of the Woodward build- ing for it's commercial agent R. c. Hicks. It fronts on First avenue and adjoins the main entrance. It is one of the lar gest and most desirable rooms in the building and has a capacity for twelve desks.
 Traffic Manager W. H. Pleasant stated recently that the company would fit up Mir. Hicks new office in elegant style and make it second to none in this city in poins of comfort and general attractive ness.
 The Seaboard already handles big traf- fic here. It has been cramped for office space at present quarters for sometime past but a change was not deemed advis able until a place such as this, in tht Woodward, could be secured.
 The traffic manager will give much O his attention to Birmingham. His head quarters are at Portsmouth, Va. but h, will visit this district frequently iron now on He gave out an interview re gently in which he said that the Sea board was most fortunate in having st experienced and popular a railroad man il charge of the Birmingham end of tn, line as Mir. Hicks not only is a first class traffic man but he has had several years of experience in transportation work.
 Just as soon as the Seaboard completes it's line to Birmingham it will establish division headquarters here and will re. quire the services of several officials and employ a large force of men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
THORSBY TO HAVE
 EXHIBIT AT FAIR
COMMITTEE TO VISIT MoNTeoM- FRY TO SECURE THE AID OF GOVERNOR JELKs IN GETTING A STATE APPROPRIATION.

J. A. MacKnight. general manager of the state fair which will be held in Bir- mingham this fall. returned from Thorsby yesterday. While in Thorsby he held conference with the Mayor and other prominent citizens and secured a promise that that city should have an exhibit at the fair. The Thorsby colony is devoted to raising and canning of fruits and man ufacture of wines. and is one of the most successful in the south.
 Thursday committee will visit Mont gomery to secure the aid of Governor Jelks in getting a state appropriation for the fair. It is believed the endorsement of the governor will be secured. as Ee has replied favorably to a letter in reference to the matter
 Contributions to the general fund were received yesterday from MaclSln Bros, II. M. Dozier and Charles Roy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
FOOD TREATMENT. Old Stomachs Made Over.

Improper medicine knocks out as many stomachs as bad food, but proper food will nearly always restore the health that Nature intended.
 'I suffered with chronic constipation for a long time and two years ago became an invalid, being unable to retain any thing on my stomach,' says Mrs. F. M Buss of Millersburg, Ky.
 Physicians pronounced it catarrh Of the stomach and bowels. In fact the en- tire alimentary canal was involved, caused they said, by continued use of purgatives. For several weeks I could not retain more than a teaspoonful of any kind of fluid at any time and at this stage of my illness a friend suggested that I try GrapeNuts.
 I commenced by taking only tea spoonful at a time of the water poured. while boiling, over two teaspoonfuls of the Grape-Nuts. Tn five days, I was able to digest teaspoonful of the Grape Nuts themselves and in less than a month could digest an ordirary meal. I can eat anything now, after having used Grape Nuts for nearly two years, and am en- tirely cured of constipation. It is a whole SC me. pure and inexpensive food"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
AUCTION SALE.

Monday, August 25 1902. we will sell for charges at our warehouse, 2O15 Third avenue, Birmingham, Ala:
 1 lot H. H. Goods, stored by Mrs. N. b Merrill.
 lot H. II. Goods, stored by Mrs. c. M Copeland.
 lot II. H. Goods stored by Miss Elise Ball.
 lot of H. H. Goods, stored by Mrs. B. B. Crandell.
 I box Goods, stored by Smith & Mont. gomery.
 1 half-barrel Wine, stored by c. w Odom. HARRIS TRANSFER AND WARE
 HOUSE Co. S-6-3t-wed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
ENTERTAINMENTS
 FOR ORPHANAGE
MANY ATTRACTIONS AT FAIR GROUNDS ON LABOR DAY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ORPHANS HOME AT EAST LAKE.

A movement is on foot to have exten- sive entertainments at the fair grounds on Labor Day for the benefit of the Or phans' Home at East Lake. A number of labor organizations will take part and 1t is expected a large amount of money will be realized.
 Those back of the movement are mak- Ing requests of all the labor organiza- tlons to take part, and several have promised to do so The Elks and other societies will also have a hand in the merry making.
 The amusements will probably include horse racing baseball games, quoit throwing. and other field sports. Special features will be reserved for the miners and 1t Is believed large delegations of them will be present from all parts of the Birmingham district.
 The object of the Orphans Home Is to shelter the young of the many strang- CTS who come to Birmingham.
 The Atheneum at East Lake which was purchased last spring for orphanage purposes is being put in condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS.
Vestry of St. Marks Church Act on
 Bishops Death.

At the meeting of the vestry of St. Marks church on August resolutions In memory of the late Bishop Barnwell were adopted as follows:
 Whereas, in the Providence of Almighty God our Heavenly Father, the Rt. Rev. Robert Woodward Barnwell, bishop of Alabama, has been called from his earth ly labors to share that rest that re- maineth for the people of God; be 1t, therefore,
 Resolved, that we, the rector. together with the vestry and congregation of St. Marks church, desire to place on record this expression of our personal love for him and our sincere appreciation of his character and life.
 Resolved further that the above reso- lution be spread upon the minutes of the church registry; that copy be sent to the church record and published in the daily papers; also that copy be sent to the bereaved family of our beloved bishop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
MAY MEET TODAY.
Police Commission Failed to Hold a
 Meeting Yesterday.

An attempt was made yesterday after noon to hold a meeting of the police commission to elect a successor to the late James Scott, but it resulted in a failure. A quorum was present, but Chairman Rudulph would not call the meeting to order until Commissioner Me Cary arrived, and he did not come.
 A meeting will be held this afternoon at o'clock if quorum can be had. Several times recently a portion of the members have spent an afternoon in the chiefs office waiting for other members, who never came.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Real estate transfers placed on record include the following:
 Alaban Tunnel and Survey company to John w. Scruggs, $425O. Part of Block SO3; Birmingham. Tenth avenue and Twelfth street, south.
 s. E. Willoughby and wife to T. l.. Waggoner. Lots and 10 Block 116, East Highlands. Add to Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
NEW METHODIST CHURCHES.
Movement to Build Two In the City
 Progressing Satisfactorily.

The movement to build a Methodist church at Five Points and a Methodist church at the corner of Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street, south, has been given such an impetus and so much progress has been made that Presiding Elder Simp- son of this district will ask Bishop Key, at the next conference, to name a pas tor for each. This statement was made at a meeting of the deacons of the First Methodist church held Monday night.
 Funds are now being raised for the purchase of the lot at Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street. Definite steps look ing to the building of a church at Five Points have also been made Both move ments are practically certain of success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
INJURED IN A WRECK.
Two Negroes and Conductor HunnI- cut Hurt on Birmingham Mineral.

Edward Thomas and Solomon Little, two negroes, were carried to St. Vincent's hospital yesterday to recovery from in Juries received in a small wreck on the Birmingham Mineral near McAdory. Con duetor James Hunnicutt was also injur- ed but was carried to his home in Bes- semer.
 The wreck was caused by the over turning of two slag cars which colllded One of the cars had been sent up the road to get gang of workmen and the collision occurred on its return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
FINED ONE DOLLAR.
Jim Underwood Violated a Recently
 Adopted Ordinance.

Jim Underwood, a negro has been fined $1 by Judge Feagin on a charge of carrying a sign around the streets to the beat of a drum, all for advertising pur- poses. The case was a test one and Judge Feagin promised if any more were brought before him he would make them feel the fine.
 Before an ordinance was passed pro- hibiting the use of drums for advertis- ing purposes numbers of such cases were brought before Judge Feagin, but he turned them all loose, Now he will fine them. Drums and advertising signs were seen on the streets Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
HoRSELEY INJURED.
Became Frightened and Jumped From
 Swiftly Moving Car.

Dolphus Horseley was slightly bruised and badly shaken up yesterday morn ing by jumping from swiftly moving South Highland car which he thought was beyond the control of Motorman But Ter. He was carried to his home 260s Seventh avenue. He will be able to be out in a day or two.
 Something went wrong with the brake of the car on the small hill at Fifteenth avenue, beyond Five Points. and the car was moving rapidly. Horseley became frightened and jumped. The motorman succeeded in stopping the car at Tenth avenue without doing any damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
ALDERMEN MEET TONIGHT.
Action on Numerous Street Improve.
 rnent Ordinances Will Be Had.

The mayor and board of aldermen will hold meeting tonight in the city hall At this meeting a number of street im- provement ordinances will be considered and the final assessments made.
 A meeting of the street committees was held yesterday at noon, when the assess ments made by City Engineer Kendrick were looked over.
 Alderman Harry Jones. who is acting mayor during Mayor Drennen's absence will preside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
MARsHALL's STATEMENT.
Suspension Will Continue Until Pc
 lice Commission Acts.

Chief of Police Austin stated yesterday that the suspension of Policeman Mar shall and Patrol Wagon Driver Mingea would continue until the commission dis posed of the case It is not known when that will be.
 Policeman Marshall states that he did not curse Mingea until after the latter had called him a bad name. He also claims the lie was passed after Mingea' s gun had been taken from him, and while he (MarshalD was on his way upstairs according to orders from Captain Wier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
PUTS NEGRO OFF GAR.
Latter Draws a Pistol and Shoots at
 Conductor.

Jim Smith, a negro. is in the county jail on a charge of assault with intent to murder Allen Jackson, another negro, and shooting into an electric car. He was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sher- if Thompson.
 The trouble occurred on the Gate City car line about o'clock Monday night The conductor told him to move some rope and the negro refused. It is said he drew his pistol and when put off at Gilbert station commenced shooting at the car One of the bullets hit Jackson in the hand and made a serious wound
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
BOARD OF TRADE MEETS.
Will Outline Today Policy for Ensu-
 ing Year.

A meeting of the board of trade will be held this afternoon at o'clock when the policy of the board for the coming year will be outlined.
 It is said the policy will hardly be changed from what it is at the present time, as 1t now looks to the fostering of home industries and the encouragement of everything tending to make Birming- ham greater or more successful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
ORDERS NEW TRoueHs.
Mayor Drennen Will Furnish Drink
 ing Places for Horses.

Six water troughs for animals have been ordered for horses placed around the streets of Birmingham. Street Con- missioner McCartin received instructions to that effect yesterday from Mayor Drennen.
 The troughs will be ordered from Price 6 Evans, Chattanooga, and will be large enough to allow several horses to drink at the same time. These troughs will fill long-felt want in Birmingham and will be of great benefit to hundreds of horses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
UNITED STATES COURT.
Regular September Term Postponed
 Until November 8.

The regular September term of the JJni- ted States court will not be held this year as usual, but is postponed until November 30, at which Judge Jones will convene it..
 The October term of the court in Hunts vile will be opened regularly on October B, by Judge Jones'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06

Among the Florence arrivals are J. D. Collins New York: c. E. Gresham, Att lanta; M. B. Mace, Huntsville; w. A. Montgomery, Louisville: J. O. Lee, St. Louis; T. J. Mattin and wife, J. R. Wing and wife, Montgomery; J. T. Wiley, w. B. Lamkin, Macon; w. s. Allison, St. Louis; D. G. Reynolds, St. Louis J. NJ Browne. Louisville; R. L. Stephenson New Decatur; w. A. Boyer. Cincinnati E. D. Jardine, Chicago; M. A. Lewis Meridian; A. S. Whitney, Knoxville; l. Thornton, Palmetto; A. l.. Hudson Cincinnati; w. B. Glenn, Abiline; w. B Radford, Montgomery; w. B. Hubbard Montgomery; H. Towle, Mobile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
WALKED INTO TRAIN.
Amos Hughes, a Somnambulist, Re- ceived Serious Injuries. :.

Amos Hughes. negro somnambulist, walked into south-bound train No. 1 of the Alabama Great Southern Monday night near Elyton and received injuries principally about the head which may prove fatal
 The negro is a section hand and lives on the road between here and Elyton. Lrst night as the train passed about thir- ty-five miles an hour, he happend to be walking on the track with his eyes closed and was run into.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
Assassination Story Absurd.

London, August 5.-When questioned today regarding the reported assassina- ton of the king of Siam the Siamese le- gation said 1t had heard nothing of the matter and declared it did not believe it to be true.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
Leander Reats Munroe,

Atlantic City. N. J., August 5-Bennie Munroe was beaten by George Leander in a 2O-mile paced race at the coliseum tonight. Time. 32:11 3-5. Munroe,s pace was disappointing, the motor working very badly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
FUNERAL NOTICE

MT. o. D. Williams died yesterday af- ternoon about 6 o'clock as a result of a runaway accident. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the residence of his son, MT. Walter Williams, in Avon dale, at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Inter ment at Huffman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
Hear Miss Norma Scholar
 in vocal solos every evening at Stones.

Copies of the Age-Herald Annual and Industrial Re- view, wrapped and ready for mailing, can be procured at the business office for 5 cents a copy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
Barcelona Surrounded.

Port of Spain, August 5.-News has reached here from Venezuela that Bar celona in the state of Bermurese is be- ing surrounded by revolutionists estima- ted to number 800 men under the com mand of General Platero. They demand the surrender of Barcelona The govern ment soldiers in the town number only 200 men and it is not believed that they will offer resistance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06

M. J. Mulally, who has been critically i'll at St. Vincents since last week, was reported better last night than he had been for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06

Hear Miss Norma Scholar
 in vocal solos every evening at Stones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06

Mir. and Mrs. A. B. Loveman and their son Bernie left for Yellow Stone Park yesterday. They will be away several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06

The family medicine in thousands of homes is Hoods Sarsaparilla. Take only Hoods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
THE WEATHER

Birmingham, August 5. Local observations during the 24 hours ending D. m, Central time;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
Highest temperature 9S' lowest IT. aver
BEN n1- 2 ttANOok-v Station Agent, U. s. Weather Bureau
Forecast for Alabama.

Washington August 1.-Foreeast for Alabama: Showers Wednesday and Thursday: cooler in central portion Wednesday,; fresh south shifting to west wind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
NOTICE.

We are informed that several real es- tate agents have been offering the O'Brien Opera House property for sale. We take this method of informing these several agents and the public that this property is not for sale
 8-6-3t J. R. and c. J. SMITH
 The Age-HeraId will give to all new subscribers on rural routes, a rural mail box, free of charge, with years subscription.
 For particulars, address The Age. Herald or see carrier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-06
PERSONAL.

Sam c. Lyons of Mobile is in the city on a visit to relatives.
 J. McBeth and Sam Meyer of Meridian, Miss, are in Birmingham looking after a case in bankruptcy court.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-21
POULTRY POINTERS.

A close, unventilated house Is en-
phatically a foul house.
Ground or crushed bone is a good
Form in which to give lime.
The nests should be arranged so that
the fowls can walk in on them.
Bran is a better feed for fowls than
corn because it contains more nitrogen.
An excellent feed for young chicks is
cracked or coarsely ground wheat for
the first week.
A cock that fights and picks his
mates every time they are fed is not
a good breeder, and few of his hens
eggs will ever thatch.
Cane or sorghum seed can be fed to
fowls to good advantage. 1t stimu-
iatcs egg production and in many ways
is good to use for variety.
For good breeder select a rooster
with plump. full breast, broad across
the back, wide between the legs and
that crows often, loud and long.
1t is good plan to mate up the
Fowls early, for occasionally one of the
hens will want to sit during the Win
ter and it will be best to have the eggs
ready.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-21
TWO STORIES.
The Second One Evened Up Accounts
with the First.

with the FIRST.
A young man was telling anecdotes
to circle, and one Of his listeners was
his mOther-in-law. He related one
about funeral. A woman had died
The undertaken at the close of the
services at the house said to the be-
reaved husband:
'You will ride in the first carriage
with your mother-in-law."
Il decline to ride with that woman
said the widower. "She has made my
life miserable. To ride with her would
spoil all the pleasure of the occasion"
All laughingly appreciated the hui
NOR of the story except the young
mans mother-in-law
"Why don't you laugh?' he asked.
ut was good story"
"Oh," she replied. Il was thinking of
another story about colored minister
who prayed one day for rain like this:
ooh, Lord, SEN us rain Thou
knowest dat de craps is a-spilin'. Thou
knOwest dat de cattle on a t'ousand
hills am a-perishin' TO- water. Sen US
a rain, o Lord. Not one OBJ yer driz.
zles. Sen us downpour, gully wash
in, trash liftin' rain
IAN old nanny in the back part Of
the church called out: Look hyar, par
son, whuffo' yo' pray dat away? Why
yo' pray for trash liftin' rain? DoaM'
70 member dat done bury dat trihin'
eOn-in-law o. mine last week "-Chi.
cago Chronicle.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-21
The Basking Shark.

The ferocity of sharks is not necessa.
rily in proportion to their size. For ex-
ample, there Is the great basking shark,
so called because of it's habit of lying
motionless at the surface Of the water.
1t often attains length Of nearly forty
feet, but it's teeth are small compare
lively, and it probably never attacks
man, depending upon small fishes and
crustacea for it's diet. Another name
for this species is sail fish," because
of it's great back fin, which shows out
Of the water like sail when it is
basking
Although sluggish ordinarily and cas-.
lily harpooned it exhibits great activity
and enormous strength when struck,
diving immedfatel to the bottom and
requiring a great length of rope to hold
it. These basking sharks are caught
for their livers off the coast of Iceland,
and the oil obtained is used to adulter.
ate cod liver oil.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-21
THE SINFUL BROTHER.
He Was a Good Man. but Didn't Hold
Family Prayers.

He Was a Good Man. but Didn't Hold
Family Prayers.
1t was ut a certain church meeting.
and the good bishop was calling for re-
ports He had rather stern, sharp
manner which sometimes Jared little
on the nerves Of the more timid. BY
and by he came to Brother B., lay
delegate.
Brother B., what is the spiritual con-
dition of your church" demanded the
bishop briskly.
81 consider it good" said the brother.
what makes you think it is good?"
went on the bishop.
"Well, the people are religious. That's
what makes me think So"
"What do you call religious? Do they
have family prayer?"
"Some Of them do, and some do not"
do you mean to say that man may
be Christian and not hold family
prayer"
Eyes. sir: think So"
"Do you hold family prayer"
"Yes, sir" returned the brother quiet
ly
"And yet you think a man may he a
Christian and not hold family prayer|
II have a brother who is better
man than am who does not hold fam
lily prayer"
"What makes you think he is a better
man than you are?"
Everybody says so, and know he
is."
"Why does not your brother, If ne is
such good man, hold family prayer|'
Numbered the bishop.
"He has no family" meekly answer.
ed the BROTHER Harpers.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-21
at a very low price.
HOMER Fits
roe GU m \.

Is there a blue line on your gums
near the teeth? Perhaps you are suf-
fering from lead poisoning, so attend
to the water pipes, or, if you are a
painter, carefully wash your hands
and clean your nails before eating.
Is there red line on your gums? Go
to sanitarium for consumptives or at
least take cod liver oil. open your win
dows night and day and consult doc.
tor.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-21
Their Limited Circle,

wford-Have they enlarged their
circle of acquaintance since they mov-
ed into their big house?
Crabshaw-Oh, no! Since they be-
came rich they don't know half as
many people as they used |o.-Judge
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-21
The Wolf Hunter.

Wallace D. Coburn, a young man
not unknown to literary fame, is
spending the winter on the ranges
south Of Great Falls shooting wolves,
says the New York Press. The state
pays bounty Of 81 head for wolves,
and young Coburn's father, who has
$4,000 cattle, gives the boy an extra
$40, making SIT for each scalp. Wal.
lace being the best shot in Montana,
many a wolf falls his prey. For each
dead coyote the state pays $3.50. To
this Mr. Coburn adds for Wallace S.
making $3.50 head. 1t is understood
that the poet-author has already clear.
ed few thousand dollars on the seq.
son.