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The age-herald., 1902-03-12

One of the Greatest Living Pianlsts.
 Hofmann, the distinguished pianist, who, Is now touring this country. recently told the following story to some friends who have handed 1t over to his press agent for it's proper circulation.t It was at a reception and musicale that Hofmann at- tended with Rubinstein. Hofmann was to play that evening a group of solos, among them being Rubinstein's own 'Barcarole.' When Hofmann finished playing the latter, one of the guests. who had little reputation as com- poser, intimated to Rubinstein that he would like to play for him an arrange ment which he had made of this Bar carole." Rubinstein listened while he played and when he had finished the young composer came over to the master and said: Well, what do you think of the plece7" ''I think it piece of imper- tinence," replied Rubinstein.
 Hofmann will play one grand concert at the Jefferson Theater next Friday.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
Vaudeville at Auditorium.

Three audiences shave witnessed this weeks bill at the Auditorium, and each has been better pleased than the one before 1t. Last night a large number were thrilled by the cycle whirl. The cycle whirl Is the smallest of It's kind in the world. It is 4 feet Il inches wide. 127 laps to the mile and is seventy-f1ve degrees The riders have to go around it at a fast gait to keep on the track, and the best time yet made on it was mile in 2:3, or a circuit of the track in about one second.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
TUSCALOOSA
Immense Body of Mineral Land Sells
 for About $1o Per Acre.

Tuscaloosa, March n.-(speciaD-Yester day a deed was recorded in the probate office which conveyed sixteen hundred and seventy eight acres of land for the E. T. Ayers of Nashville, Tenn, from the Tuscaloosa Coal, Iron and Land Company Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce and the heirs of Messrs Friedman & Loveman. The land is above Tuscaloosa on the Warrior river and is located on the Warrior South ern railroad, now under construction. This land is very rich in minerals and may be developed as soon as the road Is put into operation.
 nrha committee appointed to solicit mem
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MUSICAL NOTES.
Festival Rehearsal Last Nleht-St
 Paul Rehearsal Tomorrow Night

Mir Guckenberger conducted festival chorus rehearsal last night. He began promptly at 8 and did not finish until ten minutes past ten. He said 1t was one of the most enthusiastic and satisfactory rehearsals of the season. "Of all the choruses l have had here this Is the best balanced and the most musical" said MT. Guckenberger. Tt has made rapid pro- gress within the last two weeks"
 After working faithfully on "Hora Novissima" and Skeleton in Armour the chorus wound up the evening by singing Fair Ellen' from beginning tc end.
 There will be a full rehearsal of Haydns Imperial mass under MT. Guck- enberger's direction at St. Paul's Hall tomorrow night. Many big works have been heard at St. Pauls Church on Christmas but this mass by Haydn is by far the most classic.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
BIDS FOR TRAVELLING STREETS.

Sealed bids with bond attached will be received by Marion Council in Marion, Ala, for gravelling Main street, 40 feet wide and one and one-quarter miles long. Plans and specifications in Clerks office in Marion, Ala. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Bids will be received up to April 2, 1902.
 W. H. ENGHURST.
 Chairman Street Committee.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
Hoods C0rS0p0riLL0

Radically and permanently cures ca tarrh of the nose, throat, stomach, bowels, and more delicate organs.
 Read the testimonials.
 No substitute for Hoods acts like Hoods. Be sure to get Hoods.
 1T was troubled with catarrh 20 years Seeing statements of cures by Hoods sar. saparilla resolved to try 1t. Four bottles entirely cured me-" WILLIAM SHERMAN i030 9th St., Milwaukee, Wis.
 Moods sarsapariiia promises to cure and keeps the promise.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12

cey and w. D. Wood, of the Jasper Rifles.
 The companies certain to be represented are: Jefferson Volunteers and Birming- ham Rifles, four officers each Jasper Rifles, two; Anniston Rifles, two; Talla- dega Rifles, two; Oxford Rifles, two; De- catur Rifles, one; Woodlawn Light In- fantry, one; Huntsville Rifles, one; Bes- semer Rifles, one.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12

bers for the new Young Mems Christian Association has canvassed the city and will make tseir report this evening. Over one hundred names have been secured and many others will join later. They have an option on a very desirable site and will perhaps decide this evening where 1t will be located.
 Mir. F. D. Willingham of the Tusca- loosa Livery and Undertaking Company left yesterday for Memphis where he is a stockholder in the Memphis Coffin Com pany. He will be absent several days.
 The quarantine was raised at the Tus- caloosa Female College late yesterday af- ternoon. Those who have been i'll with the. smallpox will be isolated for some little time yet, though they have been pronounced we'll Those who have not been afflicted with the disease are free.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
Methuen's Capture Interests France.

Paris, March 1.-The disaster to Gen. eral Methuens column has caused deep impression here. The newspapers express the opinion that 1t will have great moral effect in encouraging the Boers to more obstinate resistance.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12

FOR SALE-A Yost type- writer in very good condi- tion; will sell cheap; can be seen at The Age Herald bus- mess office
The age-herald., 1902-03-12

Commercial Travelers.-A call has been issued for meeting of the United Commercial Travellers, Bir- mingham Lodge No. 172, Saturday night, at 8 o'clock, at the Odd Eel lows hall.
 Dies of Scarlet Fever.-Elizabeth Howard, the 3-year-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. James W. Howard, died yes- terday morning of scarlet fever. In- torment was made yesterday afternoon at Oak Hill Cemetery.
 Wolfe Trial Postponed.-The trial of James M. Wolfe, which was to have been before Justice of the Peace 1. H. Benners yesterday, was postponed un- til Friday afternoon at o'clock. He is charged with false pretenses.
 Steve Johnson Dead.-Steve John. son, the negro fireman scalded in the wreck on the Alabama Great Southern at kenner Sunday night, died yester- day morning at Copeland & Berry's Hospital His remains were shipped to Blocton last night by Gaudin 6 Loy.
 Haws' Prelimlnary.-The prelimi- nary hearing of E. L. flaws will be before Judge Feagin Friday morning. He is charged with stealing a quan- tity of goods from the store of Ca heen Bros., on Second avenue, and confessed to the crime. He will also have to face charge of carrying con- cealed weapons.
 Meeting Called. - An important meeting of Luckie Camp No. 2, Knights of the Maccabees, will be held tonight at their hall. A large attendance is desired, as several applicants are to be initiated. After the ceremonies the sick and relief work will be taken up and the bylaws adopted.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12

St. Louis, Mo. March 11.-At a meeting today of the board of directors of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company, David D. Francis was reelected president by unanimous vote. The other officers were also reelected.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
CQtQrrh KUiteS Consumption

It weakens the delicate lung tissues, deranges the digestive organs, and breaks down the general health.
 It often causes headache and dizzi- ness, impairs the taste, smell and hearing, and affects the voice.
 Being constitutional disease it re- quires constitutional remedy.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12

Canton, O., March 11.-On April 16 in Paris is to be given the greatest thea trical benefit ever seen in the French capital, according to advices received here. The proceeds are to go to the fund for Mckinley memorial at Canton.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
ED M. HAoeERTY DEAD.
Well-Known Printer, Formerly of Bir.
 mlnaham, Dies In Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga, March 11.-Ed M. Hag- gerty, well-known printer and a member of the laws committee of the International Typographical Union, died here today from meningitis.
 MT. Haggerty was well known in Birmingham, having worked on The Age-Herald for a number of years. He was married in Chattanooga, and from there went to Atlanta. MT. Hag- gerty was a delegate to the convention of the International Typographical Union held here last summer.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES

Congress, Ariz., March 11.-Three hum dred miners employed in the Congress mine went out on strike today. The strike resulted from the organization of a local union.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12

TO CURE GRIP IN TWO DAYS
 Laxative Brom -Quinine removes the cause. E. W. Groves signature on every box 2-26-wed- fri
The age-herald., 1902-03-12

Copenhagen, March 1.-The Folkething in committee of the whole, and in exec utive session today, voted by a large majority in favor of the ratification of the treaty providing for the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12

Highest temperature 77 degrees, lowest 57, average 67.
 BEN M. JACOBS, Station Agent, U. s. Weather Bureau.
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Portland Me, March 11.-Granville w. Leighton, teller of the National Traders Bank of this city, Is under arrest, self confessed defaulter to the extent of $43,- GOO. Bank officials state that Leighton has made over to the institution all his real estate and other property and that this, together with his bond. will make good the loss.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham, March Il, 1902. Local observations during the 24 hours ending D. m., Central time:
The age-herald., 1902-03-12

Is Fined $15.-R. Welborn, the young white man who was charged with steal ing goods from Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's store, was yesterday fined $15 by Judge Feagin on a charge of petty larceny.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
Forecast for Alabama.

Forecast for Alabama. Washington, March 11.-Weather fore cast:
 For Alabama-Rain Wednesday,; brisk to high south winds. Fair and colder Thursday.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12

Try a Da Costa Cigrs.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12

Petitions In Bankruptcy-Petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by Joe Hubbard and Lonnie Threat.
 To Hold Lenten Servlces.-The Rev. Father Doyle of Anniston will be the preacher at the Lenten services at St. Paul's Church tonight. The services begin at 7:30 o'clock.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12

Rome, March 11.-In the chamber of deputies today the Premier Signor Zan- ardelli and the cabinet again presented itself before parliament after Its resigna- ton, February 21, The premier announc- ed that the King having refused to &C., cept the minister's resignation, the min ister remained in power and would ask for a vote of confidence.
 Colon, Colombia, March 11.-A newspa- per of recent date published at Honda, on the Magdalena river, contains an &C., count of battle fought at Soacha, near Bogota, February 23, in which the revo- lutions numbered about 2000 while the government had 5000 men engaged. The revolutionists lost 200 men in killed or wounded and 400 were taken prisoners.
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The committee appointed to solicit mem-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-26
AT THE THEATER.
Governor Bob Taylors Lecture at
Sweeney & Coombs Opera House.

Governor Bob TayIors Lecture at
Sweeney & Coombs Opera House.
At Sweeney & Coombs' opera house last
night Ex-Governor Bob Taylor Of Tennessee
delivered his latest lecture. THE Old Plan
tatlon."
There is no doubt about Governor Pr3b
Iaylor's success as a le,turcr That is an
old story. In 1.-THE Fiddle and the Bow"
Love, Laughter and Song" ami in tris
latest lecture, "The Old Plantation" Gov
ernor Taylor Is the perfect master of his
audience. How he does 4 is 2 lYcst.on
easier to PROFOUND than tn answer
1t Is safe to say that no other man could
attempt such startling novelties with such
success The singing iutcrSrcrSed through
out the lecture, in which the lecturer joins
with three male singers seated on the stage,
Is unique, The lecturers mimlcry is also
daring departure from the ordinary. But
both singing and mimicry arc so well don
the contrary they are made TO fit in nat
urally.
Governor Taylor has wonderful yer.
satilty withal. and IS by turns grave ana
gay humorous and pathetic His word
pictures of scenes of nature and Of human
The lecture brings before the mind life Ia
the country on the old plantation of the
Southern ladies' and gentlemen OF bygune
days and OF the darRies who sang ut work
and at play as the modern Afru.Amer'Ua
can not sing ana eau not work or play
The lecturer is very amusing with his
stories and quipS and conCpits and oddities,
but is undoubtedly At his best when he
speaks seriously with the eloquence Of the
silver tongued Southern orator Of the old
school
"Quo Vadis" will he the attraction at
Sweeney X Coumbs' opera house tonight.
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-26
FASHION NOTES.
Eton Jackets Are Still the Favortes With
Many Women,

Eton Jackets Are Still the Favorites With
Many Women.
The Norfolk jacket is worn only with the
short walking skirt, leaving the E'on still
the favorte. For the matron who fears
that the Zion is too jaunty thc short REFER
is shown, An Elton whIch Is fitted to the
lower edge of the walst-liue does not make
a woman look short-waisted, but all others
do.
Some Of the prettiest shirt waists are
made Of alhatrQSs costing from go to -
cents yald Both backs and fronts arc
tucked all over The sleeves are tucked
az the top ana finished at the wrists with
shirtcuus two inches deep with round cor
ncrS Three pearl but, fastcn The front
plaits. With these shirt waists are worn
stocks and tiny turnover embroidered or
hcmstltchcd collars. White lawn is The
best lining for these waists
Belts of both plain and ribbon black vel
Vet viii be Worn with spring woulcn gowns
such belts are stylish ana may be worn
Win spring gowns Of any color or material
The prcttiest belts are made with q slight
dip In the middle of the front
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ShortTaIks

,aucs A. Lawrence of Chicago was
,,snston Yesterday. He owns consider,
y r., land in Galveston county, and he is
w Tor the purpose Of looking into the
s.nosl,lon OF improving his holdings In
rt.sstIne Of this place he said; I'm a
e.,noss sense Houston is the Chicago of
.s Snnth. There appears to he more life
nl w activity here than In any place ! have
l lhi,od since | left home. Everybody ap-
,nsrs 10 be In a rush here, and they all
ssn, TO have an object In VIEW"
csntoIn McBlain, who belongs TO tho
erth cavalry, and is here on detached
,atv as n recruiting officer for the army.
ali Yesterday: February has been very
,oOd month for securing soldiers for the
regular army in my territory. Thirty live
,cssntablc enlistmcnts In this city Is the
,escrd since January 81. Last night |
,,esssworded to the Preside, the army post
w. w. san FranCiso. fifteen rccrultg for the
Eluth cavalry which is at present seeing
sriiye duty In the Philippines. They'll
~ after the festive Filipino, II neccs.
.srr in something like six weeks" re-
marked the genial captain, as he moved
on up the street.
Mr.. y. b. Farley OF Colorado Springs,
Colo is at the Rice. lie Is president Of
mo chamber Of commerce Of bis city. and
/, naturally interested in all business
methods and movements. In talking to a
post representative yesterday he said:
ayes. / am down here on n prospecting
tour, but not with the idea Of locating. |
am welded TO Colorado and don't expect
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News Notes.

Beaumont, Texas. February 25.-The Ar
mour Packing company has placed an or
der for $4,000 bricks TO be used in the
The Elks today received the handsome
furniture and fittings that viii be placed
IN their new hall on the top door Of the
Kyle building
Rev. G. H. Kins0lving, bishop Of the
Episcopal diocese OF Texas. win visit ST.
Marks church here on Friday, April 1,
and hold confirmation services az 7:45 p. m.
The confirmation class Is meeting for IN
struction every Wednesday and Friday AFT.
ernoon.
The contractors have finally succeeded IN
floating the big oil barge which was sunk
while being launched at the ship yards Sat
urday afternoon. The hole In her hull,
torn by the broken scantling IS being
patched up. and she viii be taken 10 Cal
weston for permanent repair.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-26
Rrioklauers nn a strike.

Ell Paso, Texas February 24.--The local
! brlcklayers are out on a strike occasoned
by contractors reducing their wages and
| compelling them TO work Saturday after
n ons Unless an immediate settlement is
made building may be seriously interfered
with In this city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-26

New York. February 25.-rhc following
Texans arc in New York:
HaBs.sR -Frank Batlctt Normandie.
Dailas.-M RacOn and wife, Darlington;
G. W. Griffith. WeFtUnster
san AntOnioWells W. Pcrrlns, Navarro.
san MarcoS.-Ed j. l.. Green, w. NJ.
Green. Broadway Central
Tcxas.--G. w. Hotelhng. Sinclair.
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De Luoenay Granted a New Trial.

~ Paso, Texas. February 25.-The case
OF CoInt Rudolph de Luceney was re-
opened today IN the district court. The
defendant was granted q new rial on the
ground that the first Indictment was de-
fectiye because the name OF the counts
first wife In California had not been al
legged.
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APpLIep FoR HAsEAs coRpus.
II Was Refused and Application VIII Be
Made IN Grimes County.

WauE NJ NTINlEo OVuNIys
San Antonio. Texas, February 25.-Coun-
sci for G. l.. Scott, ex-sherin Of Grimes
county, arrested here ou cnpias from that
county charging murder aud conspiracy 20
murder, today appealed 10 Judge Clark for
writ Of habeas corpus The application
was denied aud Scott was remanded 20
Jail scotts application was based on the
ground that the indictment for murder
grew ont Of the killing Of negro thirty
1--WE years ago and that the indctmei.i
for conspiracy grew out ~ an attempt
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Lossee al ParIs.

Paris, Texas, February 25.-The art gal.
lcry OF Frank Hudson was destroyed by
FIRE; value $4,000, about half covered with
insurance.
Confcc tioncry. store ~ Rob Stcll, under.
neath, damaged about 5000. fully covered;
origin not known.
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HON. 10 Succeed h Business.

Keep your liver in good condition by
using simmons Liver Purifier tin hoxl.
II corfects. constipation. cures Indigestion,
Bllousness, stops Headache. gets yonr
heart ia the right place SO you can smile
az yoar neghbor.
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Care Of plants.

An expert in the care OF house plants says
that rubber plants need nourshmcur and
advises pouring Il tablespoonful OF castor
should he made around the stalk After.
ward cover with earth. This cure viii be
repaid In increased growth and beauty Of
tbs leaves.
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Oft In the Silly night raeklug cough
doth rob US OF that sweet sleep which ma
ture seeks 10 give. simmons Cough Syiup
IL an lnfalible cure; untrouhled sleep and
pleasant dreams Il doth assure Guaran
iced Price % and 30 cents.
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The man who was born tired" should
nso prIclly Ash Bltters II mikes work
\ necessity h. give vent 10 the energy aud
sxnberance 81 spirits generated by func.
tionaI activity IN the system Capitol
pharmacy III Main street Abbott Cock
rsU q Co COZ Main street; A r.. kles
ling, BOZ Main street. special agents
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SIMPLICITY IN DRESS.

Best Dressed Girl Studies Simplicity
Rather Than characterization.
To be well dressed is jusiGabc aim,
yet In striving to attain this object a young
girl must never forget that simplicity and
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twice and his brother killed two OF the
ussailants and was himself killed SCOTS
next move win be an application for n
writ In Grimes county, waiving appearance
Of The prisoner, the object being % secure
SCOTS release on bond.
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They never did fail; they never viii fail
What7 Cheatham's Laxative Tablets-to
cure cold at once. Garry them IN ycur
vest pocket Always ready. Guaranteed.
Price - cents.
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n the gabv Is Outline Teeth

be sure and use that old and well tried
remedy. Mrs. WILSON'S Soothing Syrup,
Tor children teething. II soothes he child
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
Wind collie and Is the best remedy fof
dfarrhOea
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rhree Nearoes Bound Over

Elrin. Texas, February 25--Thtee ne.
groes have been held to the grand jury In
connection with the murder OF Jim Jones,
an aged negro farmer. Jones came 20 his
death by strangnation