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The age-herald., 1902-03-04
SUGAR CONVENTION.
Contracting Parties in First Article
 to Suppress Counties.

Brussels, March 3.-L'EtoiIe Beige pub fishes the text of the sugar convention | by articles.
 By article l the contracting parties agree to suppress the existing direct and indirect bounties and underraxe not to establish such bounties during the period of the convention. Sweet meats, choco- lates, biscuits and condensed milk and all products containing in notable propor- tion sugar artificially incorporated. are assimilated to sugar. The first paragraph also applies to advantages of every kind resulting directly or indirectly from the | official investigation of the different states.
 Article deals with the surveillance of factories and refineries by revenue off, | cers.
 Article limits the surtax to a maxi mum of 6 francs for refined and assim- liable sugars and to 51s francs for other sugars.
 Article agrees to the imposition of countervaiing duties not less in amount than the bounties granted, and reserves the liberty of prohibiting the importation of bountied sugars In this article the contracting parties also mutually agree to admit at the lowest rates sugars inn ported from countries party to the con tract, or their colonies that adhere to the obligations of the convention
 Article provides that cane and beet sugars cannot be subjected to different rates of duty.
 Article gives certain privileges to Spain, Italy, Roumania and Sweden as no-exporting countries
 Article provides for the establishment of permanent internationaI commission Of surveillance to sit a1 Brusseis to ex- ercise general control, to settle litisious questions and to decide on the admission to the convention of non-conTactins states
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French Opera Company.

What the people of New Orleans think of this grand opera company may be seen from the following comment from New Orleans paper:
 Irrespective of its commercial location and its position as metropolis of the South New Orleans has ever been dis tinguished from other large cities of the country by it's strongly-marked individu- ality. Among other things, we have in mind that splendid old enterprise, the French Opera which is one of the finest carvings of the city's ornaments, chiseled by the same artist who designed the leafy arcades on the neutral grounds, who gave the city the following courtyards, who placed the delicat ely-t tinted stucco on the facades of the old quarter and wrought the splendid iron work of its vine-hung galleries. Those other features may be seen by the winter visitor rambling through the streets whose very names cause thrill of delight and open retro- spects into history. But those are merely externals; the opera opens window into the inner social life of the city, to the higher refinement which dates from be- fore the American cession, and is curi- ous commingling of French, Spanish and Anglo-Saxon. Located, as it is, in the very heart of the foreign wards of New Orleans the opera is one of the bulwarks of the city's cosmopolitanism: for, al- though the singing is in French. the mu- sic is from all schools and nationalities, and lovers of music-Italian, French and German--will be satisfied
 Sale of seats for the engagement of the French opera will commence Thursday morning,
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
CIVIL SERVICE MEN
 NOT TO BE COERCED
Commissioner Faulk Says They Can Make Contributions to Either
 Party's Campaign Fund.

Washington, March 3.-The attitude of the civil service commission toward the political activity of government elnployes has been defined in letters Commission. CT Fuulh has sent to Postmaster Nc. Michael and R. Francis Wood, both ol Philadcllh'a. These letters say in sub stance:
 We object to certain solicitations for contributions made by those in authority because they are ,n effect, coercing the political action of the employees; but would it not also be coercing their political ac- tion to tell them that they should not contribute and that they must take no part whatever in campaigning? l have in years past always given modest con- tribution for political purposes and 1 shali not cease to do so in the future because hold office; but 1 don't intend to give any more or less on that account and 1 don't want my example to be construed as an .intimation to any employe of this office that he is to give or not to give or that he is not as free to give to the Democratic funds as he is to the Republi- can fund or tht he may not as freely
 
 own party to the faction not opposed to me if he so desires.
 'As to campaign contributions 1t seems to me that the purpose of the law is to see that they are really voluntarily and not actually or impliedly coerced and as to political action and activity, it seems to me the purpose of the law is that a man should be free to do what hc lilxes in office as well as out of it with the limitation that it must not interfere with his official duties not in any other way bring scandal upon or impair the efficien- cy of the branch of the service in which 1t would form a part would necessarily be in derogation of sound discipline We who are strong believers in the merit system should not take so extreme a view that 1t could not not be sustained in principle and would not be injured by public opinion"
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
FOUND IT. . Coffee Was Doing the Work In Good Style.

Members of the same family are affect ed differently by coffee drinking. One may feel the effect of a disordered stomach, while another may have no trouble with the stomach so far as known, but have palptation of the heart | and finally organic heart disease, or per haps In another the kidneys may become l affected
 | AS an illustration, family in Murphys- | boro. H., reports an experience. Mrs | Cole discovered that the sour stomach | and nervous, restless nights were caused by coffee drinking. Her mother suffered from nervousness when coffee was used, while the brother of the family became wreck direct from coffee drinking.
 Mrs. Cole. in her letter, says, referring to her brother: "He went from one physi- clan to another. and his case puzzled them all. until he had tried Il different physicians. Some thought he had apo- plexy, another locomotor ataxia; some advised operations to relieve the pressure at certain points, Altogether his case be- came so alarming that we were afraid to have him alone. He frequently tainted away, and was in a most wretched con- dition.
 Finally one of the physicians suggest- ed that possibly coffee brought on some Of the symptoms, so he was persuaded to give up coffee and begin the use of Pos tum Food Coffee. Then he began to re- cover, and day by day the old troubles left. Now he has gotten entirely we'll has gained about 30 pounds and is the picture of health. Of course he and his family use Postum regularly. He says he would as soon drink spoonful of poi son as of od-fashioned coffee
 When we first began to make Postum if was boiled but few minutes and none of us liked it; but since we began making if properly by having 1t boil long enough to bring out the flavor we all consider if s,,- perior to the old-fashioned coffee. It is oencious when made right, and that is easy.
 number of our friends have been cured of various ailments by leaving off coffee and using Postum With Mrs. - the coffee caused a smothering sensation. bloating and serious trouble with the heart. She has entirely recovered since changing from common coffee to Pos tum."
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
Vaudeville at Auditorium.

To say that Jimmy Duffy filled the ex- l pectations of the audience at the Auditor | ium last night would be a mild term He did more He filled the cup to overflow ing.
 Master Duffy first appeared with Miss Sawtele in a song embodying the well known prayer, Now, I Lay Me Down to Sleep" He was made up as 4-year-o old girl The hit was instantaneous and inn mense Next he is a miniature sport in tall hat and immaculate attair. He Is a gentleman for few minutes, during which he does a neat cakewalk and song with Miss Sawtele He next appeared as Sousa. the great bandmaster. He has the peculiarities of gesture and express sion down to a 1t.
 Joseph Sullivan also made a hit. He is an Irish coal man and appears in the parlor of an actress His work is good, peculiar and funny. Miss Webber has a catching laugh which soon brought the audience into line.
 Nicely and Mullery are classed as come dy acrobats. Nicely is a good acrobat and has come comedy attached. Miss Null lery is pretty woman with good voice and several good. songs.
 As Whistling Newsboy, Walter Eel lows entertained the audience fifteen min utes He uses his fingers and makes some really good music.
 George Wood was good as a negro in a heart-to-heart talk with the audience about doctors and their tricks of trade. He, however, slipped up badly by saying some things which were entirely out of place. They will be cut out before the next performance
 The Vitagraph wins as much applause as the performers this week. The pic- lures of the race between the Columbia and the Shamrock II. for the internation- al prize made a hit, and deserved 1t.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04

Every form of PRIVATE DISEASE. Deformity and Lack of Development. Weakness. etc, etc.. cured by the best approved of latest modern methods.
 All condolences held invioate
 Consultations at office or by mail in- vited without charge.
 Treatment by mail for those who can. not visit me.
 No written prescriptions-I furnish all medicines.
 Question blanks for man or woman sent free on application.
 DIR. DOZIER is a graduate in every branch of medical and surgical science has twenty-five years experience. a na- tional reputations and is endorsed by the press. national banks and thousands of patrons as the most expert and reliable specialist in the South.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Dozier Ia endorsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama
 The Southern Odd fellow: We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. O. T. Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profession, but we know him to be a brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes from a family of prominent physicians, and with his full store of medical knowledge and his large experience in his profession, can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
 Offices Third avenue and Ninteenth street. Birmingham. Ala.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
PING PONG CRAZE IN NEW YORK.

Ping Pong has become alarmingly pop uar, and there are three clubs in active operation, and all of them with large memberships Each claims to be the orig inal Ping Pong Club. One of these has for patronesses Mrs. Charles R. Hunting ton and other well-known women. Every well-regulated family has ping pong after dinner, and ping pong parties have be- come the fad of the moment. It is pleas ant way of passing a Lenten evening, when dances, theatres and dinners are l tabooed.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
Otis Skinner.

Associated with MT. Otis Skinner in his elaborate and scholarly production of Francesca da Rimini,' which will be seen at the Jefferson Theatre next Friday liam Norris has achieved the greatest success of this rising young actor by his bold and original creation of Pope, the jester Aubrey Boucicault by reason of his grace and handsome carriage forms a fitting foil to the darker Lanciotte of MT. Skinner, while Marcia Van Dresser, whose rich and melodious voice won her early success on the operatic stage, Is the dark and exquisitely chiseled Italian maiden to the life.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
Adelaide Thurston,

Adelaide Thurston will appear at the Jefferson Theatre in her new play Sweet Clover" tomorrow matinee and night
 The title is said to suggest what the play is to be, sdmixture of comedy and pathos. the scenes of which are equally divided between the city and the country. The character of "Leis Holcombe." which Miss
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

NOTES AND PERSONALS. Mrs William H. Warrington will en- certain at two card parties during Easter week. the first to be given Wednesday afternoon. April 3. and the second Thurs day, April 1.
 MT. and Mrs J. L. Welch and Miss Dillon Welch have returned from Louis vile, Ky.
 Mrs. Charles Roy will entertain the St. Vincent's Auxiliary this afternoon at o'clock.
 Mrs. Oscar E. Smith entertained the Ladies Circle of the Southside Baptist church yesterday afternoon.
 Among the prettiest events of the week was Mrs. George c. Whatley's luncheon at which she entertained eight guests. The decorations were of white and red carnations and the guests included Mrs William Worthington, Mrs. l.. A Ship man, Mrs. J. L. Drennen, Mrs. DeBardel- eben, Mrs. Dan Greene, Mrs. Arthur Adams Miss Walton, Mrs Futile. After the luncheon cards were played, the prize, water color. being won by Mrs. Adams.
 
 MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Nabb will re- turn tomorrow night from New York. Miss Annie Louise Harrison of Mobile, who is the guest of Mrs. T. c. Bush. will leave Saturday for Atlanta.
 Dr. George A Simmons of Chicago, editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association, and pr. H. P. New man, one of the leading surgeons of Chi cago are travelling in the South and spent yesterday in Birmingham, the guests of Drs. W. c. B. Davis and J. D. s. Davis.
 
 Mrs. E. E. Williams has returned hom G. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Phillips have re- turned from Chicago.
 Society will be delighted to know that Mrs. W. E. B. Davis, who has been i'll is very much better.
 The Creche will meet this morning with Mrs J. T. Nixon at 1O:So o'clock
 MT. Douglass Campbell will return to New York this moath, after spending the winter in Birmingham with MT. and Mrs. John London.
 Miss Wilson and Miss King of Atlanta who have been visiting Mrs. William Edward Austin returned home yesterday. MT Edward K. Campbell continues to improve.
 Mrs. Alden Howell of North Carolina, is the guest of Miss Ferry Nabb. Mrs. Howell was the lovely Miss Tomasene Woolley of Selma.
 MT. Robert Loveman, the distinguished poet. is the guest of relatives in the city. Mrs. G. W. Mcdonald who has been vis- iting Mrs. J. D. Cole of North Birm- ingham has returned home.
 
 Mrs. Henry ". Laird will entertain the Twentieth Century Club Friday afternoon at her home, 24O4 Fourth avenue. There will be recital at the Academy of Music Thursday afternoon at o'clock. Mrs L. N Girard of Hopkinsville, Ky., is visiting Mrs. J. D. Cole of North Birm- ingham.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. s25o0-s600 cash, balance l and years. B. room cottage and lot 50x100; 18th street, blocks from passenger station. $2250-Good broom cottage and corner lot; 18th street, near 7th avenue, north; nice little home.
 S3250-Fine corner, 100x10O, with three f. room houses renting for $36; room for another house; Avenue E and 14th street
 $1S0o-$6o0 cash, balance easy: elegant cor ner, 100X140; two neat broom cottages renting for $23. 50 per month; North Bir- mingham.
 $5000-s2000 cash. balance 12 months good new brick store and lot; South 20th, near Avenue c. $50 cash. balance S1O per month; lot 5oxS0; North Highlands; price $500
 SMITH & STILLMAN,
 200411 First Avenue.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
SOCIETY AROUSED
The Oriental Rug Sale Draws Laroe
 Crowds.

The magnificent display of rugs direct from the rug-weaving districts of Persia and the Ottoman Empire A. Simoyans personal collection. Is offered at absolute auction. They are to be sold without limit or reserve The sale is held daily at 10 a. m., D. m. and D. m., at 113 North Hst street, and is attended by the hest nao- pie of Birmingham. =.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04

Thurston will play, is as pure and fra grant as the blooms from which the play is named. A natural country flower, she finds herself among the hot house plants of the city's gayest society. The stirring events which transpire are said to make a singularly fascinating play. There Is to be a car load of scenery costumes and electric effects. The supporting com pany is headed by Otis B. Thayer. When here last season Miss Thurston, company and play all scored a success.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
Joshua Slmpkins.

Joshua Simpkins," New England Comedy, that is said to have met with popular favor where it has been seen will appear at the Jefferson Theatre next Thursday matinee and night.
 The play is in four acts and the charac- ters are those which can be seen and heard in any New England village at the present time, and though their quaint
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
 GIVE ENTERTAINMENT.

The Missionary Society of the Southside Baptist church will give an entertainment Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. W. c. Ward on Twelfth avenue, South Highlands. A delightful programme will
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ways of doing and saying things affords an audience amusement
 The Joshua Simpilins Company carry their own orchestra to aid in the proper rendition of the several singing and danc- ing specialties that are introduced throughout the play, and between the acts furnish a musical concert.
The age-herald., 1902-03-04

Not loan company. but private bank, seeking to invest a large money surplus in loans on furni. ture, fixtures, pianos, etc., at a 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., 1902-03-04
SURVIVAL of the FITTEST.

No trial is so memorable as that of Time. The counterfeit is discovered, the imposter Ixposed, sham uncovered, fraud overthrown --the genuine, the best, the Attest, only Iurvive. Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic has not bnly survived for half-a-century but pros pered because it is the best blood purifier and tonic in use. It is not shake well before using" patent medicine, but scien- life remedy compounded of the purest irugs in one of the finest laboratories in he world after the prescription of Dr. M. 3. Harter-a graduate of the University ,f N. r., and five other medical colleges. Nothing but the purest drugs and ingredi- bnts are ever used. As result Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic is everywhere recognized as valuable remedy, prescribed by physicians, 1sed in the best hospitals, and recommend sd by the drug trade, wherever there is de- bility, blood or skin disease, nervous dis order, female weaknesses, etc. A half. ,entury's trial has demonstrated that in above cases and all diseases arising there- from, Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic is true remedy and cure.
 Norfolk, Nebr., Aug. 8, 1901.
 "We have handled your medicines for over thirty years and have full supply on our shelves at present; and we intend to sell and recommend your remedies as long ss we stay in business"
 J. Koenigstein, Druggist.
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be arranged, and the proceeds will go to the fund that the society raises for the purpose of educating a young Chinese rf
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DIR o. T. DOZIER,
Physician, Surgeon and Expert spe
 ciaiist.

treats success fully all Nervous. Blood, Skin. Rec tai, V c n e r e a l, Genito -- Urinary and Chronic Dis eases. F 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- ttent
The age-herald., 1902-03-04
Trainmaster Killed.

Childress Tex, March a.-G. E. Thorn. trainmaster of the Fort Worth and Den yer City Railroad, fell under a moving freight today and was killed.
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REAL ESTATE.
LOST,
FOR SALE.

925 acres splendid farm land in miles of railroad station; well watered; fine stock farm. &. 90 per front foot-Lot in Jonesville, 200 feet deep, ? blocks of the public school, blocks of car line SIP per foot on 16th street and East 14th street, Wares Grove. $looO-5-room house with spring and about one acre of land, 1000 feet of car line. 4-room house and lot, Powderly, $550. Easy terms. $50 cash and $10 per month, with per cent interest s1500-6-room cottage and one acre of land at Sayreton; this is a bargain.
 FOR RENT. 20 acres with 4-room cottage, stables, etc.; cheap. 4 new 4-room cottages at West Highlands station; cheap; large lot and hydrant water
 No. 1525 Sd avenue. rooms s22 50.
 L. G. PETTYJOHN, Phone 465. 1S261a Third Avenue.
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ROOMS FOR RENT
sIrUnrIol WANTED.

WANTED-Situation by man with six years experience as timekeeper and storekeeper at mines in Birmingham district; good references. Address Time keeper. care Age-Herald
 3-4-4t tu-th-sa-su
 WANTED - A position as experienced cook; references given. M. w, 141S 4th avenue. 3-4-3t WANTED-Position as salesman in gem eral merchandise store; have had 15 years experience; can give best of ref erences. Address Salesman, care Age Herald.
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FOR SALE.
FOR RENT.

MY FURNISHED RESIDENCE for rent, corner lot, car line; 11th avenue, South Highlands. Address Highland Home. care Age-Herald. 32-3t
 FOR RENT-A fine front office, Potter building. F. l.. Demere, Room 10, Potter Building. 3-4-6t FOR RENT-A lovely new, modern cot tage, furnished, to parties without chill dren. References. South Highlands, care AgeHerald 3-2-3t
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LAND TITLES.
THE KELLEY INSTITUTE

Is now open for the reception of persons with alcoholic or drug addictions. This treatment is identical with and under supervision of The Leslie E. Keeley Co. Dwight, III. Call on or address The Keeley Institute, No. TIP South Thirtieth Street. Birmingham. Ala
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eoARDERe WANTED.

WANTED-Boarders; front room with board, also special rates to four young men, 509 N 22nd St 2-26-7t BoARDERS WANTED; nice rooms. SO41s s. 2oth st. 3-4-3t WANTED-Board for a couple and young men; meals also furnished. 1913 9th av- enue, north.
 BOARD AND ROOMS with home-like at tention for six men of good solid prin- cples short walk to business. Address Home Comforts care Age-Herald.
 2-26-7t WANTED - Boarders for large sunny front room. 1920 St h ave. 2-27-Tt
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CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE AGCY.
 Fire and Plate Glass Insurance, Real Estate and Rental
 Agents-Local Dealers:-
 REMINGTON STANDARD
 TYPEWRITER Phones 600. 2O05 First Ave, We have for rent a few choice resi- dences on the South Highlands Parties seeking profitable investment will find 1t to their interests to consult with us.
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PERSONAL

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 21-156t-su-tu-th
 CALL on Madame Swanhild Stanleigh the world-famed clairvoyant and scien- tific palmist; truthful in her predic- tions, reliable in her advice; everything private and confidential; hours a. m. to p. m. daily and Sundays; charges within reach of all. 1919h 4th ave 3-4-5t