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The age-herald., 1902-02-11
SOCIETY BROWNS ON
 COSTLY WEDDING GIFTS
BY ANNIE KENpRIck WALKER.

give costly things merely for tho sake Of seeing their names in the papers. If the newspapers were to stop printing the news there would be a terrific slump in presents. I shall go on giving where l should not but will gladly join round robin protest
 Regent street Jewellers one and all deny that there is more extravaganza today than there has been during the past twen- ty years. They admit. however, that there is more determination nowadays to make as much of show on a little money as possible. Only stockholders seem to be exempt from this charge.
 You see." said the manager of famous house, "a Stock Exchange gentleman who is successful in business does not mind putting down a good big sum for something worth giving. So he comes in and says, Give me a hundred pounds worth of wedding presents He doesn' t mind if it be pearls or diamonds or a brooch or a dog cart so long as it is a present.
 'On the other hand. I have often had notable lords, from dukes down to barons, come in here and turn the establishment thing for $25 which they hope they can palm off as costly thing, representing at least an expenditure of $250. for even dukes are not above trying to make a show''
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
MISS WlLCOx's CLEVER
 NEWSPAPER WORK.

The recent announcement that Miss Henrietta Wilcox had accepted the posi- tion of society editress on the Evening Ledger was received with much pleasure by her countless friends and her news paper career will be watched with much interest. In the brief time since she en- tered the newspaper field she has shown her ability to meet the demands required of her. She writes charminglt and with great originality. Miss Wilcox is one of the brightest and most attractive young women in Birmingham. She is very lit erary in her tastes and in taking up newspaper work she is only following her inclinations In a recent chat with her she spoke enthusiastically of her work and with her cleverness and ambition no one will doubt but that she will take her place among the well known young writ CTS of the South
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE
 AT SPRINGFIELD, ILL,
East Street Shops, Built at Cost of $2,ooo,ooo, Were Destroyed, caus-
 Ing Loss of Over .$1 100000.

Springfield, O., February 10.-The great East Street shops, built by William N. Whiteley, the Reaper King, at a cost of S2,000. 900, were destroyed by fire today, the loss being over S1,OOO,OOO.
 The shops were occupied by the Spring field Foundry Company, Progress Stove and Furnace Company, Indianapolis Frog and Switch Company, Kyle Art Glass Company, Krell French Piano Com pany, Champion Chemical Company and owens Machine Tool Company. The build ing was bought by Senator Fairbanks of Indiana ten years ago. Water pressure was insufficient and firemen were handi- capped from the start. Hundreds of buildings in the vicinity, many of them right across the street, were in imminent danger. Residents were out dashing wa ter against them and soaking the con- tents. As soon as the fire was discover cd one alarm after another was sent in. A wind from the west was sweeping the fire back over the wings to the rear.
 At 10 o'clock, the whole front of the building, which is five stories high, was ablaze Half an hour later the walls be- gan to tumble in tons of them failing with a great crash at a time. The heat WAS so intense that 2O0 rect away IL vas almost unbearable. The top of the Kren French Piano Company, part of the building, was the last front to catch fire The fire burned downward and soon it was wrapped in flames which rapidly spread to the rear.
 The fire started in the attic. Instead ot going up, it burned downward. shooting down an elevator shaft. It spread rap idly to the part of the building occupied h. the Owens Machine Tool Company. The wind swept it north and south through the building.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
POULTRY AND PIGEONS.
One of the Country's Greatest Exhib-
 it's to be at Charleston.

Charleston, February o-(Special.) )-The | exposition at Charleston having just closed the best live stock show ever held in the South, now seems disposed to eclipse it with a gathering of poultry, pigeons, and what is known as pet stock, such as hares, rabbits, etc
 There will probably be some 2500 entries from all parts of the country A carload is expected from North Carolina, another from Columbia, fine showing from Geor- gia and heavy draft from New York.
 The premiums offered an unusually lib- eral, and in addition to those offered by the exposition company for the individual classes and coops, there are special offer ings oft $25 silver cup for the best dis play in each of the following breeds: Americans, Asiatics, Mediterranean. Pit Games and turkeys. The American Poul- try Association offers $50 silver cup for the best cock, hen, cokerel and bullet, in each of the following breeds: American, Asiatic, Mediterranean and Polish.
 The American Plymouth Rock Club offers $50 loving cup for the best cock, hen cockerel and bullet in the Barred Plymouth Rocks.
 There are also special silk prizes to the best colored male or female and the best shaped male or female.
 All this should attract a liberal lot of entries and the attendance of ali lovers of good poultry. The American hen, ac- cordng to statistics, is one of the most f,a wealth, and deserves all possible recog- milton.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11

Every form of PRIVATE DISEAsH Deformity and Lack of Development Weakness, etc., etc., cured by inc has. approved of latest modern metbods
 All condolences held involate
 Consultations at office or by rnai l., vited without charge.
 Treatment by mail for those who can- not visit me.
 No written prescriptions-I furnish oil medicines
 Question blanks for man or woman sent free on application
 DIR. DOZIER is a graduate in ever,, branch of medical and surgical science has tWenty-five years experience a no tional reputations. and is endorsed bv tha nress. national banks and thousands of ma irons as the most expert and reliahI specialist in the South.
 Montgomery Advertiser: pr. Doz,er q, endorsed by the press and people o, avery section of Alabama
 The Southern Odd r'ellow: We canro. add anything to the reputation pr n TT Dozier has already acquired in the l,ne of his profession. but we know him to he o hrother Odd Fellow that can he ra,,os nm to carry out every promise he makas to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: pr. Dozier comes fror, a family of prominent physicians. and with his full store of medical knowledga and his large experience in his profession can be relied on to treat disease in the most succes ssful manner.
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his nrofession.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
Richard Burmeister,

The second concert of the season under the auspices of the Birmingham Choral Society will take place at the Jefferson Theatre tonight. Richard Burmeister, the famous piano virtuoso, will give the greater part of the programme. Mrs Benjamin Guckenberger will sing two numbers.
 Of Burmeister the Cincinnati Commer- cial-Tribune says:
 His whole style of playing is free and without trace of mannerism. His com mand of touch is remarkable. Few plan ists can play pianissimo with such vel Yetly softness and yet clearly and dis tinctly as Burmeister. His style of play ing is admirably suited to the interpreta- tion of Chopin, and after having heard Burmeister in the F minor concerto of Chopin one can readily understand why some European critics pronounced him a Chopin player par excellence The ar tist has studied Chopin lovingly and full ly entered into the spirit of his works. He proved this by the excellent and char acteristic orchestration and by his own addition in the form of a brilliant ca- denza, which Is completely in harmony with Chopin's style and might have been written by him. The audience was aroused to an unusually high pitch of en- thusiasm, and continued to applaud Mr. Burmeister until he showed his acknowl- edgment by adding an encore. He chose the brilliant transcription of the ballad from the Flying Dutchman. by Liszt, and played it with wonderful dramatic strength"
 From Boston to the far West the press has had only words of high praise for Burmeister. This great pianist seems to have stepped into Paderewskis shoes and this accounts for the large audiences that greet him every where
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
ReliabEes@Reasonable. 0BE SECURITY TRUST 60. 1926 First Ave. Up Stairs.
sAlEsMEN WANTED

 WANTED-Traveling salesman; must be single man and well recommended. Inquire at TIP 1st ave
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
Vaudeville at Auditorium.

The second weeks bill at the Audi torum is much better than the first The acts are arranged differently and are of much better variety than the others. Sad to say the ochestra ruined the entire performance by its inability to play when wanted and playing one tune while another was being sung.
 Beaux and Beles, the headliner act, has music, song and dancing, all of the prettiest. The girls are pretty and the men handsome. The act was very good, even without the accompaniment which it should have had and promises to be a strong drawing card all the week.
 Hale and Francis have one of the cley- crest working pieces in vaudeville. Their hoop rolling juggling and balancing re- quires years of hard training. but they have it down to fine point and scored fs hit.
 Smith, Doty and Coe the musical team, have less of the comedy but more of the real music than the team last week. Their trombone and cornet playing was easily the feature of the act
 Maud Meredith, who sang popular bal lads, is a pretty young woman. with a good voice. She sang her songs in a simple manner which added much to their duty.
 "Effie,'' the trained dog in Cokeley's and Heusteads act. was the star per- former. When it sat in the doll carriage and applauded for the team, the audience in turn applauded for it.
 The jokes and parodies of Tom Mack were well received. He has the negro walk and actions better than most black faced comedians. His parodies are good and his jokes are not old
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
For Mexican War Veterans.

Washington, February 10.-The Senate committee on pensions today authorized a favorable report on the bill introduced by Senator Jones of Arkansas increasing the pensions of the Mexic;l war veter- ans The bill applies to the survivors of that war who are pensioned or may be pensioned hereafter under the acts of 1887. 1891 and 1897. It gives each of them d pension, of SIP per month.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11

missing the field officers and assuming command himself, is an indication that Alabama has a Governor with back bone to take the bull by the horns" when it seems to him necessary.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
SAVE 6IGHR BOX TOPS
 or TrauIOf, MCDOndId & Co.'S FINE HAVANA CIGARS,

For new subscribers. The Age-Herald will accept cigar box tops Of the following brands of Traylor. Me Donald & Company's fine cigars in pavment of subscription to the Daily hee-Herald, as follows: Magistrate. Ira ylors Travellers, Traylors Havanas Right of Way, Sportsman's Delight, Bob White, Little Clear Havanas, Traylor,s Ene cials, Traylor's Boauet and General Gordon, sent by mail or express, charges prepaid Three months srbscription for 10 tops. Six months subscI iption for 20 sors. Twelve months sub bscription for 40 tops.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11

Miss Alice Moore left yesterday for Mo- bile
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
ABOUT BIRMINGHAM.
the Rlocton Messenger.

Y HE5StIBtT.
 Birmingham is going to have a ten story hotel. We are not like the Hunts vile Mercury, which sings praises for Atlanta and makes light of Birmingham Huntsville is a nice little city, but it is rather small to become jealous of Bir- mingham, the great metropolis of the state Great is Birmingham, and we look with honest pride upon her growing greatness and prosperity.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
Vacancies and designations.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 It will be a great day when you only have to climb tree to talk with youi friends hundreds of miles away. but therC will be porcne people who will want the Marconi system brought right into theil bedrooms.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
May Pension Ex-confederates.

Washington, February 1O,-A favorable report today was authorized by the Sen ate committee on pensions on the joint resolution construing the pension law of 1890 The resolution is intended to give a questionable status to those who served in the Confederate army and subsequent- ly join the United States army.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
HELP WANrED-MALE.


 WANTED-In the office of a large cor poration. capable young man stenog- rapher; not necessarily fast in taking notes, but able to transcribe, spell, punctuate and capitalize correctly. One who is quick and correct at figures and capable of learning general office work. A good opening for the right man. Cor poration, care Age-Herald 2-9-3t to learn barber trade; only eight weeks required; graduates make s60 monthly; can earn scholar ship board. tools and transportation if dosired prepare now for spring rush. Write for particulars. Moler Barber Col lege. St. Louis, Mo. 2-11-6t
The age-herald., 1902-02-11

The Ladies Auxiliary of Typograp phical Union No 1H will meet this afternoon at 2 o'clock with Mrs. W. M Peterson, S60 Fifty-fourth street, Woodlawn. Officers will be elected
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
FOR SALE.

S2250-One- third cash. balance l and years for lot 50X14o, with houses, rent ing for s23; Avenue c, near 20th street. See Quick. S5000-Fine business lot 20X1o0, across from postoffice. Can lease ground for $50 per month and lessee will improve with two-story brick and give building at end of lease. $2000-s500 cash, balance and years, for lot and 4-room cottage; 4th avenue, blocks west of Hillman Hotel. $15,000-Fine corner 140 feet, fronting on 11th street; three-quarters of block from Jefferson Theatre. $2750-Lot 5Ox140 feet, good houses rent ing for S35 per month; Sd avenue, near 14th street FOR RENT-7-room house; 2512 Avenue c; S2O.
 SMITH & STILLMAN,
 20041h First Avenue
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om the Talladega News-Reporter

From the Talladega News-Reporter.
 A fine bed of Autograph stone has been found near Scottsboro in Jackson county which is being developed by Northern capital. This is one of the few deposits of Autograph stone in this country; the next best Is in Talladega county, which may some day prove a valuable deposit
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
MT. Paschal Shook is in Mobile.

There will be a meeting of Temple Emanuel Chapter and the Hillman Hos pital Association at the residence of the president. Mrs. S. M. Adler 2SO0 Seventh avenue this afternoon at o'clock
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
From the Piedmont Inquirer.

As yet there has been no announced op- position to the candidacy of Mir Jelks for Governor It is not at all improbable however, that some man will enter the race against him. It is generally believed that ex-Governor Johnston could be in- duced to become a candidate.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
DIR o. T. DoZIER,
Physician, Surgeon and Expert spe
 ciaiist,

Treats success fully all Nervous, Flood, Skin, Rec tai, V c n e re al. Genito - Urinary and Chronic Dis eases, r em a l e Com plaints a n d Delicate Disorders of Men and Wom- en. Nearly all op- erations of surgi- c a l character done WITHOUT PAIN to the pa- fiapf
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
FelloW-Teelin
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
 Mrs. Meeks-How do you know that stranger you were talking to is a married man? Did he say he was?
 Mecker-No but he looked sort of sym pathetic when I told him I was
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
MR. JOHN CALMAN

is forming new classes for the study of the violin for beginners as well as for those further advanced, at the Birmingham Conservatory of Music, 1910 Third avenue. Bell Phone 170S.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11

Not a loan company, but private bank, seeking to invest a large money surplus in loans on furni- ture, fixtures, pianos, etc., at fair and legal rate of interest.
 If you wish to withdraw from any loan company or combine your debts, or need money for business or any other purpose, call, write or telephone, and courteous and re- spectful treatment will be yours. whether you borrow or not Our confidential agent will call if de- sired.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
From the Mobile Register.

The Jefferson County grand jury joins in public criticism of Jeffersons jailer- less jail The sheriff. the jailer and the night warden, who let Murderer Duncan escape, have been indicted for gross neg ligence of duty.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
m the Ashland Standard.

From the Ashland Standard.
 Many of the farmers begin this years farming in debt by reason of their failure to practice the proper economy last year Let no one make the same mistake again Rigid economy has often burst the letters of debt where all things else had failed.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
WITH THE EDITORS
 OF THE STATE PRESS

From the Thomasvlle Echo.
 The naval board which saved Captain Hobson from entering on political ca reer deserves almost as much credit as the man who sank the Merrimac.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11

From the Athens Limestone Democrat.
 Limestone should have an honest elec- ton league, and every man who believes in fair elections should be member
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
)m the Scale Russell Register

fToHl lit oedle fuSSell ReBlSter.
 In view of the failure of Atlanta to se- cure visit from Prince Henry, she might make a pass at the Hawaiian prince who is at present touring this country. The latter may be a little off on color, but he is prince of the royal blood, and that is what Atlanta wants.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
BOARD WANTED.

COMPETENT stenographer desires board in family of business man having steno- graphic work to be done evenings. Will furnish machine; best reference. Ad- dress "Stenographer," care Age-Herald
 o-S-7t
The age-herald., 1902-02-11

From the Andalusia Covington News.
 The Age-Herald refers to some buildings going up in Birmingham as "sky-scrap- pers.'' New York will have to "go away back and sit down in few years, or at least the Age-Herald would impress you that way with it's windy editorials
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
AMNsoMontS
"Arizona"-The Jefferson.

"Arizona"-The Jefferson. Henry Canby. owner of Aravaipa Ranch
 Harrison Armstrong Col Bonham. 11th [. S. Cavalry
 George T. Meech Sam Wong. a cook ........John T. Dillon Mrs. Canby, wife of the rancher
 Miss Sylvester Corniee Estrella Bondham. wife of the Colonel
 Miss Gertrude Perry Lena Kellar. a maid-servant
 Miss Beatrice Ray Lieut. Denton, 11th L. s. Cavalry
 Sidney Ainsworth Bonita Canby Estrela's sister
 Miss Elsie Esmond Captain Hodgman, 11th U. s. Cavalry
 Neil Florence Miss Mccullough, a school teacher
 Miss Maud Barber Dr. Fenlon, Surgeon 11th r. S. Cavalry
 Beni. Ringgold Lieut.. Hallack. ......Herbert Bethany Tony Mustano ........ ......John Drury Sergt. Kellar ........ Charles Mltchel Lieut.. Young ...... ....Marshall farhuh Major Cochran ..... #.....,..frahk broWh Arizona" is just what it's name indi- cates. It is a play roplete with refresh ing Western customs and mannerisms as portrayed by the types of that section. It has been seen in Birmingham before, but this did not keep a large audience from going to the Jefferson last night
 Arizona" tells the story of an army lieutenant who falls in love with a ranch mans daughter. To make the complica- tions necessary for a play an affair be- tween a coloners wife, tthe sister of Bonita" the ranehman's daughter) and a captain is brought in. The young lover is made a martyr to save the colonels wife, but as with all modern plays every tangle is agreeably adjusted in the end. There is plenty of action well balanced by wholesome comedy. The cast is capa- ble in every particular.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11

Economy and strength are combined in Hoods Sarsaparilla, the best medicine money can buy.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
rom the Rockford Coosa Argus.

There are a few more islands left on the bargain counter, and it is supposed Congress will purchase these regardless of prices or previous conditions.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
From the Tuscaloosa Times.

From the Tuscaloosa Times.
 The indictment of Sheriff Burgn and his aids for the escape of Frank Duncan and the other prisoners may lead to in- teresting developments.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
From the Elba Clipper

From the EIba Clipper.
 The Higdon-Kyle courtmartial was en- tirely incompetent Any military court that cannot whit ewash" everything con- nected with it should go out of business
The age-herald., 1902-02-11

Mrs. John B. Armistead of Nashville is visiting her brother, B. E. Hydlnger, at 1901 avenue E.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
AGENTS WANTED.

wanted to sell the Story and Life of Stonewal Jackson. Apply to Stonewall Jackson Jennings, State agent, Calera, Ala. 2-5-St
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rom inc Rrewton Laborers Friend.

A new remedy for the cure of yellow fever is reported. Too late, too late there is no yellow fever to practice on
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
PERSONAL,
MISCELLANEOUS
REAL ESTATE.


 FOR SALE Elegant home, 18th st, between 10th and 1lth aves., South Seven-room 2-story house. avenue F. be- tween 27th and 2Sth sts Nice 2-story residence, 1Ith ave, South. between 10th and t7th sts. Choice residence lot. avenue Q0th), be- tween 20th and 21st sts. 150X14 feet avenue D. cheap
 BROWN BROS. & co. Phones 9lS 305 North Twentieth Street. CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE AGCY. Real Estate, Insurance and Rentals
 Agency Remington Typewriter. Phone 600. 2O05 1st ave.
 FOR RENT-NORTH. SIP .50-1919 N. 18th ave-: rooms. $25. 00-150S N. Sd ave. 3 rooms. $30 00-An old colonial house in West End. $50 00-Cor. Sth ave. and 18th st. ,12-r brick
 SOUTH. $40-Cor. 10th ave. and 18th st. S-r. brick S20-1528 9th ave, broom cottage. $50-1342 S. 18th st., furnished, $60: rooms. S45-1530 s. 1lth ave-; rooms. $45-Rose ave. and 22d st; rooms; new. $20-S07 S. 22d st. rooms. $5O-93S S. 18th st.
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Ours is a frst-class office, doing a first-class business on first-class prin- ciples with first-elass people If this IS your class, we welcome your inter view and decisions.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11

From the Brewton Pine Belt News.
 Who said an editor couldn't make a good Governor? Jel1s has, and the press of the State is for him tooth and toe nail" to succeed himself.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11

J. F. Stealey doorkeeper at the Audi torium is accounted one of the most agreeable young men in the business MT. Stealey was with Ringing Bros. cir GUS last season.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11

The complicated Iemaie OrganlSn IS 80 delicately adjusted as to be easily thrown out of balance. As a result, health and strength are affected by divers diseases, women's peculiar inheritance. Motherhood, family, society, all levy such drains upon her strength that most wo- men break under the nervous tension. The demands upon her nervous strength are much greater than similar demands of the opposite sex. Hence she must be supplied in greater measure with the ele- ment-iron, that gives strength. The reason women feel tired and worn out and suffer from headache, pains in the back and limbs, etc, is because they have used up their supply of iron. Menstrua.. tion trouble is largely caused by lack of iron. Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic supplies this element. It enriches the blood and restores what strain has used up.
 Augusta, Ark, May 10, 1901.
 "After having sold Dr. Harter's reme- dies for thirty years 1 can cheerfully recommend them. I might add that l hold in especial favor Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic. and would recommend it as the very best preparation of iron l am ac- ouainted with. To weak, worn-out wo- men, and those troubled with nervous ness, poor digestion. and pale, thin blood. l believe it to be a panacea."
 J. E. Willzerson, Druggist.
 (s5oss guarantee that above testimonial Is genuinely
The age-herald., 1902-02-11

From the Evergreen Conecuh Record.
 Governor Jelks' action in the matter of the Third Regiment and the verdict re. gently rendered in the Kyle courtmartial case, setting aside the verdict and dis