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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
SOUTHERN GIVES
LARGE ORDER FOR
ROLLING STOCK
Southern Car and Foundry
Company Will Build
the Cars
MILLION AND HALF DOLLARS
Biggest Order Ever Let In the South.
The New Equipment to Be De-
livered During the Fall
Months.
MILLION AND HALF DOLLARS

The largest order for cars ever placed
in the South was secured from the Gin
cinnati Southern Railroad Company yes
terday by President ]. NJ. Elliott, Jr., OF
the Southern Car and Foundry Company
1t is for 1900 fiat, box and cosS cars and
amounts to S1,250.000.
The order, according to telegram re-
ceived by Mr.. w. G. Brockway, treasurer
of the company. from Mr.. Elliott, was
secured through Mr.. Samuel Spencer,
president of the Southern Road. and Gen
eral Manager Murphy of the Cincinnati
Southern. The contract calls for delivery
during the fall months of the year.
The order was for all the new cars
needed by the company, and coming un-
divided Is proof of the confidence reposed
in the Birmingham company. Material
for the entire order will be bought in the
Birmingham district and will be the
cause of much bidding between iron, steel
| and lumber companies.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
COFFIN DEFENDS
ART DEPARTMENT
SAYS CRITICISM ON THAT PART
OF PAN-AMERlcAN EXPOSITION
is UNWARRANTED - EXPLAINS
SALE OF MEDALS.

New York. January 1.-THE manage
ment of the art department of the Buff
faIo Pan-American Exposition having
been severely criticised both in Europe
and America because of judgment shown
in the awards W. G. Coffin, director of
fne arts at the Pan-American Exposi-
tion, has made the following statement:
I'VE nave been attacked because we
put upon our circulars request for
reply before January l in case persons
wrote Us saying that they desired their
diplomas, and the claim is made that the
early date prevented European artists
from sending In their names. The date of
January l was put or the circulars to
hurry tbs rc.iies. so that We could get
the diplomas sent off to the right adj
dresses. If replies came as late as Feb
ruary the diplomas would be sent just the
same, of course.
Now as regards the buying Of
medals by the artists, l will only say
that l have been through a Paris expo
sition and I know-everybody knows
that gold and silver medals are never
given free anywhere, and never will be.
gold medal costs about $50 silver
medal So. What was done in Paris and
elsewhere was to give bronze medals to
all three classes alike. and the gold and
silver men buy their medals If they want
ed to. I admit that We did not give away
even the bronze ones. That was because
the Pan-American was bankrupt, and
could not do It. Only a few of the Amer
lean artists have complained. and they
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
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CONVlcTS For HIRE.

Bids will be received by the Board of
Revenue of Montgomery County, Ala, I'M
til Monday January 25th, 1902, for the hire
of all persons sentenced to hard labor for
the county during the year 1902. Contrac-
tor will be required to take all persons
sentenced. regardless of age, sex or condi-
zion. for their term of sentence, and
one price for all. no classification. and
comply with all laws governing the con-
Wet system. The board reserves the right
10 reject any or all bids.
BY order of the Board of Revenue of
Montgomery County
i-10-td C. A. ALLEN, Clerk.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad
has issued a handsome book on Mardi
Gras at New Orleans. it's history, its
meanings and its plans. The book con-
tains thirty pages handsomely illustrat-
ed and filled with excellent reading mat
ter from the pen of Dudley M. Watson.
His first paragraph illustrates the clever
ness of the entire book. 1t is as follows:
"A hint of Madrid and a suggestion of
Paris; the heart of all things hospitable;
much that is old and more that is new
this is New Orleans. the home OF the
Carnival"
The attention of the travelling passen-
ger men of all lines is now centered on
this Carnival. The rate for round-trip
tickets from Birmingham is $1O.45, with
a limit to February Is, which can be ex-
tended to February Is by payment Of so
cents. The real beginning Of the Carnival
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
A TEXAS WONDER.
HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis
covery cures all kidney and bladder trou-
bles. removes gravel, cures diabetes, sem
inal emissions, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism and all Irregularities OF the
kidneys and bladder in both men ana
women. regulates bladder troubles IN
children. II not sold by your druggist
viii be sent by mail on receipt OF 81. one
small bottle is two months treatment
and will cure any case above mentioned
DR.. e. W. Hall. sole manufacturer. Z. y.
Box 629. st. Louis, Mo. Send for testl-
monials. Sold by all druggists.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
Raising Funds for Caleb Powers.

Lexington, KY, January 14-Hon.
Wood G. Dunlap of this city will go to
Columbus, o., soon to appeal for con-
tributions to defray the expense of a
new trial for Caleb Powers. serving a
life sentence for completely in the
murder of Governor Goebel. He may
address the Legislature. If success
full he will visit other States.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
MetcaIfe Must Explain.

Washington, January 14.-The Sen
ate subcommittee considering the
charges against Wilder S. Metcalfe.
nominated for pension agent at To-
peka, Kan, decided today that the
charges were of such a character as
to necessitate an explanation from
Metcalfe, and he has been tlegraphed
to come to Washington. Metcalfe is
accused of shooting a Filipino pris-
oner while an officer OF the Twentieth
Kansas Volunteers.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
Mr.. wlnslow,s SOOTHING svrun

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA Sold
by druggists in every part OF the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing SYRUP" and take no other kind.
Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHS the
CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
all PAIN, CURES WIND collie, and In
Twenty-Five cents hottla
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
Good Roads Train at Columbus.

Columbus, Ca, January lathe
goods roads train of the Southern
Railway began its road making ex-
hibition here today. An elaborate pro-
gramme has been arranged for the
good roads convention to be held here
Thursday and Friday, and there will
be a large attendance from Georgia
and Alabama
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
Birmingham. Ala, Jan. IA.


This is to give notice to white and col
ored neighbors that John Reed keeps the
incest and most orderly saloon in town. 1t
is on the corner of Eighteenth street and
Second alley number 213 North Eigh-
tenth street. 1 think the city does not
object to a nice place kept in that way.
He was on Third avenue. but moved to
Eighteenth street, where all of his color
ed friends areAiocated. Yours truly.
]. w. BROWN,
see Merchant.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
HEAVY Rains In Texas.

Houston, Tex, January 14.-Reports
from a large section of the southwest
and central Texas tonight tell of heavy
rains today. The drouth had begun
to be distressing in much of the ter
ritory covered by these reports. In
Neusco County the downpour lasted
for more than sixteen hours, the first
rain for more than year.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
SALE OF ASSIGNED GOODS.

The undersigned, who has been ap-
pointed assignee for Collier G. Averiett
at Fayetteville, Ala. will receive sealed
bids up to February l for the purchase
of the entire stock of goods assigned to
him. consisting of dry goods. hardware
and general merchandise. of cost value
OF about $4,000, the bids to be based on a
certain per cent of the invoice price or
cost price. A full description of the prop
erty, as well as any other information,
will be furnished on application by any
prospective purchaser by writing the I'M
dersigned at Fayetteville, Ala.
Any person desiring to examine the
stock of goods will be allowed to do So
l also have a number of mules and oxen
for sale.
s. s. MCPHERSON,
1-14-10t Assignee.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
is February g. when Momus, god Of wit.
will lead his followers through the city.

The Atlantic. Knoxville and Northern.
which owns lines from Marietta, Ca, to
Knoxville and from Blue Ridge Ga to
Murphy. N c.. has made Its report for
November and for July to November 30.
1t is as follows:
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15

The December report of the Alabama
Car Service Association has been issued.
1t shows that 1880 cars were handled. by
the roads while in 1900 only 1856 cars
were moved. The number handled dur
ing the entire twelve months last year
is 1917 During the year of 1900 the num-
Der handled was 464,277, showing gain of
81, 1872
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
READ THIS.

Martin, Tenn, June 3, 1901.
This is to certify that 1 have used
Halls Texas Wonder for kidney trouble
and have never found anything its equal
Its merits are wonderful. Try 1t, as L
did, and be convinced.
REV. r. C. WITHHELD
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15

Account of South Carolina Interstate
and West Indian Exposition, Charleston.
s. c., December l. 1901, to June 1, 1902
the Alabama Great Southern Railroad
will sell tickets at greatly reduced rates
from points on this line to Charleston
and return.
For other information call on or address
A. B. Freeman. travelling passenger
agent, Birmingham. Ala 11-29-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15

So many diseases depend on impure
blood, Hoods Sarsaparilla is the most
widely useful medicine.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15

were inexperienced ones. not familiar
with expositions. and they thought $3.50
gold medal was. coming to them by the
next express - i
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
8 : : / : :

The st. Louis and San Francisco. bet
ter known as the Frisco System, has is
sued its report of earnings for the month
of November and also from July 1. This
ic folf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15

Only limited numoer OF maps left
Subscribers should avail Themselves
of this opportunity to secure a house
hold. office and school room necessity
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15

We make cuts. Age-Herald Engrav.
ing Co.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
A Winner-Da Costa.

Gas is the essence of coal
and therefore better.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15

I resolve to give all my customers a
discount of 10 per cent on goods bought
from me within the next thirty days.
have new and up-to-date mid-wnter
shipment of ladies', mems, misses, boys
and babies shoes in all of the heels and
toes. l can fit any foot and pocketbook in
the world.
My making and repair department,
leather and findings department, best in
city.
So as to accommodate the working peo-
pie who can't get off by 6 oclock to have
their shoes fitted, I'll keep open from
6:30 a. m. till 8 p. M. Saturday night till
IL o'clock. My shoemakers work by the
piece; my clerks get off at o'clock.
D. 3. LUSTER,
The Practical Shoe Man.
217 Nineteenth Street.
Goods delivered to any part of city.
'Phone 1927.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15

]. R. McGregor of the Cincinnati, Ham
ilton and Dayton Railroad. is in Birming-
ham.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15

George w. Ely of the Southern Pacific
is in the city,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15

w. C. Smith, general agent of the
Frisco System, with headquarters at
Springfield, NO., accompanied by Mr..
Arch McGregor of the firm of McGregor-
Noe Hardware Company, is in the city.
H. M. Ficlsinger of the same road is also
here.
Douglas Island news., 1902-08-27

Although the pioneers in a newly set tied region are obliged to submit to many privatious, yet the Vaccinations of "conquering the wilderness" com pensates for the lack of luxuries and even necessaries. But old Father Time is generous parent and is constantly adding to the comfort of his children everywhere. While we dislike to wait for days for mail, it is better than the bi-weekly or monthly schedule of form CT days, and of course will be further improved as the riches of Alaska be- come better developed; rail and water transportation will supply everything needful for comfort and luxury and cause people to be satisfied to make permanent homes where they had only intended to Scamp" until they made Q fortune. The modern improvements on this Island are neither few nor far between. The electric light is as good as the best; even the wretched tele- phone service is better Shan none Ca little), and will as a matter of course soon be remedied or superseded by a modern, up to date plant. The Nata- torium is surprise to chechacos, and delight to all. In the matter of churches we are by no means in the rear, and the new school house would be a credit to town of five times the size. The other buildings now going up show that people realize that camp days are over and Douglas has become a town of no small pretentions, With our natural advantages of location and the probable development of mineral resources we may expect to soon see l Douglas town of not less than ten nd.-Contributed.
Douglas Island news., 1902-08-27
NOTICE TO DELINQUENT co-owNERs

To B. E. Haney and Willis Thorp, and your respective heirs, representatives and assigns:
 You are hereby notified that during the years 1887, 1898, 1899. 1900 and 1901, the under signed have expended S100O0 for each and eV- cry of said years in labor and improvements upon the Alaska Treasure" Lode Mining Claim situated in the Harris Mining District, on Douglas Island, on Nevada creek, District of Alaska, in which said mining claim you claim to have m interest," The notice ot To- cation of said mining claim is recorded in Book BI or of Lodes, page SlO, Records oI the Juneau Recording District, District of Alaska.
 The said labor was performed as and for the annual expenditure and representation of said claim for said years 1897, 1885, lS99 l90O and 1901; that is to say, $100.0O was eXpend- ed upon said claim for each of said years, as required by the provisions of Section 2S24 ot the Revised Statutes of the United States, and the amendments thereto concerning annual labor and expenditure upon mining claims and the said S100.G0 so expended for each ot Sai5 years was the amount required to hold said claim for each of said years. that unless within ninety days after the per sonal service of this notice upon you,. or within ninety days after the publication thereof you contribute your portion or such eXDenditureS us co-owner your interest Tn the claim will be forfeited to the underslgn- ed co-owners who have made such eXpendl- tures as aforesaid and will become their property in the manner provided by law.
 Dated August 23rd, l9O2. -.,.,-,,-
 JOHN DELLANTONIO
 Date of first publication August 2I, lgO2.
 Date of last publication November 26 l9Oz'
Douglas Island news., 1902-08-27
NOTICE TO DELINQUENT co-owNERs

To Willis Thorp, your heirs, representa- Yon are hereby notified that during the venrs 1897, 1898, IS99 1900 and 1901, the under Sipned have expended S100.00 for each and every of said years in labor and improve menfs upon the Utah" Lode Mining Claim, situated in the Harris Mining District, on Alaska in which said mining claim you claim to have an interest. The notice of location of said mining claim is recorded in Book III of LodeS, page 245, Records of the Juneau Recording District, District of Alaska.
 The said labor was performed as and Tor the annual expenditure aud representation of said claim for said years lS9I 1898, 1899, 1900 and 1901; that is to say, SlOO.OO was eX, pended upon said claim for each ot said tion 2S24 of the Revised Statutes of the Unit ed States, and the amendments thereto con corning annual labor and expenditure upon mining claims, and the said SlOO.OO so eXpend- ed for each of said years was the amount re- auired to hold said claim for each of said years. that unlesS within ninety days after the per- sonal service of this notice upon you, or w;thin ninety days after the publication thereof, you contribute your portion of such expenditures as co-owner your interest Tn the claim will be forfeited to the nndersign- ed co-,,Wners who have made such eXpendi- tures as aforesaid, and will become their property in the manner provided bylaw.
 Dated August 2Srd, 1902.
 ALEX THOMPSON,
 ANTOINE MARKS,
 Date of first publication August 2l, 1902.
 Date of last publication November 26 1902.
Douglas Island news., 1902-08-27
Give the Old Tillicums cigar trial.

Give the Old Tillicums cigar trial.
 Mir. N. A. Uren has leased a piece of ground near Pat Lynch's and will be- gin the erection of two story building to be occupied by himself as a machine shop and foundry and the upper story for living rooms.
 Mir. Thompson, at one time employed in this city, returned last week from Dawson, where he has been for several months. He says that country is as good as ever but there are about three times too many men in there.
 The entertainment given at the M. E. church last Wednesday evening was we'll attended and proved a financial success. A program, consisting of mu- sic and recitations, proved an attractive feature. A luncheon was served after the program.
 Mrs. John Henson and daughter, Miss Alice M. Henson, will arrive in the city on the next Dolphin. Miss Henson will teach in the Douglas public school the coming term. MT. Henson and family will reside in one of the Ray mond cottages on E street, between Third and Fourth.
 Cards are out announcing the mar riage of Miss Sofie Brunei to Mir. An ton V. Lindstrom on Wednesday even i ing, Sept. 3rd, at the Congregational church. After the ceremony the bridal party will partake of wedding supper at the Hotel Northern. Other festivi- ties will be held at Ohman's Hall. Miss Catherine Spiers, formerly in the employ of the government as a teacher in the Douglas public school, and who has been visiting with her sis ter in Sitka, is expected to arrive in the city at an early date, for short visit with friends. She will then go to Cali fornia, where she will spend the winter with her parents.
 The Dolphin struck a streak of bad luck last week on her arrival from the Sound. At ? o'clock Friday morning last she attempted to land at the Doug. las dock, when line parted, and be- fore she could be got under headway the wind and tide swept her shoreward against the approach, which was bent in semicircle by the force of the con tact. However, after churning the vat CT vigorously for an hour, she got away without any further damage.
 Mrs. Chestney and Mrs. Murphy, eacl of whom underwent the operation O oyariotomy at the Juneau hospital d the hands of Dr. Moore, are convalesc ing as rapidly as could be expected The latter left the hospital Monday, thC former is able to sit up little ever! day and is steadily gaining strength The patients, the surgeon and the com munity are to be congratulated, as thes are the first operations of the kind eve done in this vicinity and the only oth CTS in Alaska were done by pr. Moore while in Skagway.
Douglas Island news., 1902-08-27
Peaches 8115 per box at Weesners.
 For,all kinds of fruit go to Weesners

A number of changes will be made this year in the M. k. church of s. E. Alaska. Rev. N. G. B. Barton, the Douglas pastor, will retire to the States to enter a conference in the Middle West. It is probable that this vacancy will be filled another year by an En- glish speaking preacher. Rev. w. H. Selleck, of Juneau, who is also super intendent of M. E. Missions in Alaska, will again enter the Washington con- ference. Rev. M. A. Covington, of Skagway, will probably be returned, and petition will be presented to the Bishop that he be given the office va cated by Rev. Selleck.
Douglas Island news., 1902-08-27

Mir. Strowbridge, the painter, is fixing up the building next to P. H. Fox's store, and will occupy it with his stock of painters materials.
 Last Friday was Harry Gilbert's birthday and he celebrated the event by giving fine supper to g number of his friends, at Mrs. Pognant's.
 The Henry Clay and Marguerite ci- gars, made by the Douglas City Cigar Factory, No. 147, are the real thing. Don't be fooled by cheap imitation.
 FOR SALE-A three-room house, furnished or unfurnished, with wood shed and fine garden, located on North Second Street. Inquire at News office.
 When you buy Henry Clay, see that the name of the Douglas Cigar Factory, No. 147, is on the box, and you may be sure you have first class cigar.
 FOR RENT. Store building 24xS0 feet. French plate glass front; fine, large show windows; everything mod ern and up to date. For particulars, see G. Roene.
 There will be a reception this (Wed- nesday) evening, August 27th, at the homo of MT and Mrs. Elmer E. Smith in honor of Rev. Huhn. The public is cordially invited.
 Douglas has finally been honored by being made the headquarters in these waters of one of the large steamers The Santa Ana stops at this port and no other on Gastineaux channel.
 During rainy weather drop of some thing in the nature of stimulant may prevent your taking cold or youl neighbor's umbrella or any old thing Ohman keeps a fine line of liquors.
 Elmer E. Smith returned last Friday on the Dolphin from visit to the Sound. He reports having purchased an immense stock of goods for the new store of the Douglas City Pharmacy.
 Mir. Frank Calhoun came down las Thursday on the Rustler from Yanke' Cove. He has been a sufferer with al ulcerated tooth. which he came dowI to get mended. He returned yester day.
 Mir. Christ Fox expects to begin about the 10th of next month, the cree ton of large store building on hi Front street lot. He will move hi stock to the building now occupied b. Mir. Strowbridge.
 Mrs. L. H. Keist, wife of the genia manager of the Douglas Meat Market arrived in the city on the Cottage. Nil l lille. wife and family, also came up ol the same boat. Mrs. lille is daughte of Mr. and Mrs. Keist.
 Next Sunday evening, being the las service of Rev. Barton in the NJ. E church before leaving for the States, b has been requested to make it an Er glish service, and has consented so t do. Ths service will begin at 8 o'clocl All are invited.
Douglas Island news., 1902-08-27

The young people of the Island are invited to meet at the Natatorium next Wednesday evening, Sept. 3rd, for the purpose of organizing a musical and literary club. Definite plans will be made at the meeting. o'clock sharp.