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The age-herald., 1902-02-11
Committees from Confederate Veterans and Camp HaTdGe
 VIII Meet the Train
LADIES HAVE FLORAL TRIBUTE
Mrs. Davis Is On Her to Mississippi to See About the Sale of Her Her Old Home for Con-
 federates.

Mrs. Jefferson Davis will arrive in Bir- mingham at 10 o'clock tonight and will remain over until 80 tomorrow. Mrs. Davis is on her way from New York to Mississippi and stops over to rest a while in Birmingham. Mrs. Davis has not been here for eleven years and the Confederate veterans and the members of Pelham Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy will do everything in their power to make her visit a pleasant one.
 The Confederate veterans and Camp Hardee have both appointed committees to meet Mrs. Davis on her arrival in Birmingham and the executive officers of Pelham Chapter vii cal lon Mrs. Davis Wednesday morning and present her with a handsome floral design of red and white carnations.
 Mrs. Davis will stop at the Morris Hotel and not at the Hillinan as announced yesterday in the afternoon papers. A meeting of Camp Hardee has been called for tomorrow morning and the members of the camp will call and pay their re- spects to Mrs Davis. It is hoped also, if Mrs. Davis is strong enough to stand the fatigue, that she will permit public reception in her honor. This will be very informal the day being Ash Wednes- day, and there will be no ceremonies of any kind. Mrs Davis will merely see and shake hands with such of her friends and old Confederates and such of the public as may wish to call.
 Will Go to Mississippi.
 Mrs. Davis is on her way to Mississippi, it Is understood, to ascertain just what steps the Legislature of that state has taken or will take in reference to the bill now pending before it to purchase the old Jefferson Davis home at Beauvior, which it is proposed to use as home for old Confederate soldiers. Mrs. Davis will go from Birmingham to Greenwood, Miss, to visit Judge and Mrs. A. McC. Kimbrough.
 The Confederate Veterans have named the following committee, which with an- other committee from Camp Hardee, will meet Mrs. Davis at the depot when she arrives: George w. Rains, H. K. Milner,
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
MIR. POOLE TO ATTEND.
Has Plan to Suggest for Exhibit a
 St. Louis Exposition.

Commissioner of Agriculture R. R. Poole will be one of the attendants at the meeting of the Commercial and Industrial Association to be held in Birmingham February 20 for the purpose of discussing the Alabama exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis.
 MT Poole will suggest that the exhibit at the last State fair be added to and im- proved and sent to St. Louis. He believes this will represent the resources of the State better than anything else
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building permits were issued yesterday as follows:
 H. D. Lewis, to erect a two-story frame dwelling on Highland avenue between Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth streets, at a cost of $500.
 A. E. Lewis, to erect a two-story frame dwelling house on Highland avenue, be- tween Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth streets, at a cost of $150O.
 F. F. Sattsman, to erect a one-story frame dwelling in the rear of 3105 Eff teenth avenue, at cost of $500.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
BURGIN MAY FEE
 TRIED SATURDAY WEEK
If Sheriff Does Not Demand Jury He Will Appear Before
 Judge Greene.

The trial of Sheriff Andrew w. Burgln, who was indicted by the recent grand jury for negligently allowing the escape of Frank Duncan from the county jail, will probably take place week from next Saturday, provided no demand for a jury is made and that the case will be tried before the judge.
 So far the sheriff has made no demand for a jury trial. If not tried before a jury the case will be tried by both Judge Samuel E. Greene and Judge Dan A. Greene jointly. The minimum fine in the event of a conviction will be $200 and the maximum $1000
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
To Return to Greece.

Charles Pandazzi, Peter Pappageorge and Nick William leave Birmingham to- day for a trip to their native land. Pan- dazzi operates a fruit stand on Second avenue between Eighteenth and Nine teenth streets and Pappageorge is en- gagged in the same business The latter expects to see his mother on the trip.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
Negro Breaks Officers Rib.

Policeman Joe Cunningham is spending 6 few days in Vincent where he hopes to recover from the effects of blow he re- ceived about ten days ago which broke one of his ribs. He went to arrest a ne- gro man for beating his wife. The ne- gro struck MT. Cunningham in the ribs. It was several days before he knew the rib was broken. The injury Is not a se- rious one and he will be able to report for duty in few days.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
.Reco1d 0f COuyks.

In the first division of the City Court the case of the c. w. Robinson Lumber Company vs. the Mayberry Hardware Company is on trial. Plaintiff is suing for lumber valued at about $75O and the defense is that the lumber was not &C., cording to contract
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
AupIToRIuM-Tonisht, s:so.

Another All-Star Bill. Anderson's Po- lite Vaudeville. Special engagement of the famous and original Reaux and Bellies Octette; also Smith, Doty' and Coe, Coak- ley and Housted; Maud Meredith; Hale and Frances; Tom Mack Matinee daily except Sunday. Popular prices: 10. 25, soc. All matinees 20 cents. Telephone 2S3.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11

In the Circuit Court the case of J. w. Barnhardt vs. the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Company is on trial. Plaintiff Is suing for damages for alleged personal injuries.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11

Mrs. Fannie Bowles has filed suit in the City Court against Barnes Soudors ct al. for $1O,00O damages for injuries she claims to have received from a fall over some lumber which she says defendants placed on Sixteenth street
The age-herald., 1902-02-11

For driving out dull bilious feeling, strengthening the appetite and increas- ing the capacity of the body for work, Prickly Ash Bitters is golden remedy.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
CONSTIPATION

When your food does not digest properly, the bowels become clogge1 and the liver inactive. The poisons and impurities that should be carried off are thus allowed to accumulate, causing nausea, sick headache, indi- gestion, dyspepsia and bliousness. The best medicine to cure constipation and prevent these diseases is Hostet- ter's Stomach Bitters. Try a bottle and be convinced.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11

There are two kinds of people in the worId-the wise and the other wise. The wise drink Old 4-Father. Why don't you?
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
Forecast for Alabama.

Washington, February 10. - Weather forecast:
 For Alabama - Fair weather Tuesday and Wednesday,; rising temperature We'd nesday; light variable winds.
The age-herald., 1902-02-11
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 10. 1902. Local observations during the 2A hours ending p. m. Central time:
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Highest temperature 36 degrees, lowest 21, average 29
 BEN M JACOBS, Station Agent, U. s. Weather Bureau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-30
GEN. FUCKERS VIEWS.
Thinks the Republicans and Pop ulists Could Combine and
 Carry the State.

The Pittsburg Morning Dispatch says:
 General E. w. Rucker and wife ot Birmingham. Ala, are at the Lincoln. General Fucker is a one-armed Con federate veteran. and was commander of Fuckers Brigade of Forests Cavalry during the Civil War He is about 70 years of age. General Rucker is in the coal business in Alabama and was ac- companied to Pittsburg by R. C. Middle ton. the representative of the river and coal combine at Birmingham. He de nies. however, that he Is here on business connected with the coal industry.
 In speaking of political conditions in Alabama General Fucker says that the Democratic party is just now torn by a factional fight. Governor Jelks Is the leader of one faction and Joseph F. John- ston of the other. Last Monday, he says. the first honest primary ever held in the State took place. The elimination of the colored vote under the new con stitution, General Fucker says. has made this possible. There are about lS5 0W voters in the State, of whom 10,0J0 are Populists, 250OO Republicans and the balance Democrats. Alabama is conse- quently now a doubtful State and the General said that it would not surprise him to find next year that the Democrats had been beaten by a combination of Re publicans and Pops
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-30
CONGRATULATIONS.
A Subscriber at Eclectic Expresses
 His Great Satisfaction.

Eclectic, Ala. Aug. 27, 1902. Editor The Advertiser:
 I write to congratulate you on the great victory for the Constitution and white supremacy. which your splendid paper has so largely contributed to-
 As you know I have sometimes differed from you in party policies. Democratic interpretations, etc.; but when it comes to questions of State politics and orga- nized Democracy, the venerable Grand ma" wieds an influence that demagegues and self-seeking disorganizers find they must reckon with, if they would succeed in their selfish, unpatriotic designs. fierce. we find them abusing. saying all manner of hard things about her, and in every way possible essaying to belittle and minimize an influence that, in their secret heart, they so much dread.
 I guess the Great 1. and little ex- Governor feels this morning that he would enjoy taking a vicious decapitat- ing snipe at "Grandma's" hoary head. May she long live to stand like a stone wall in the path of "Jodie" in any fu- ture attempt to bring strife and confus- ion into the ranks of the white suprem- acy Democrats of our beloved Alabama.
 ment of the victory over the 4reat 'l ann Governor two years ago. by the matchless Morgan could not be aurls- cated in any future issue in our State; but I find I was mistaken, for the battle just fought to successful close by the Alabama Democracy was pregnant with issues and interests to the people of our State of far more vital importance than even the vindication and election of so eminent and patriotic a statesman as John T. Morgan. Therefore. I am hap pier over the present defeat of 'Jodie" and his anti-Constitution ideas than was in his overwhelming defeat by Sena- tor Morgan. Hurrah for Grandma" who, in my estimation, was d big and most | potent factor in bringing | bout this sue cessful endorsement of Governor Jelks and the new Constitution.
 The unique and inmitable "Jcss'' when | it comes to representation and per version of history, failed to convince the dear people that "Jodie" was the great | est and most wonderful Governor that Alahama ever produced. 1 hope the next | time Jess starts out to talk to the De n- | ooi ats about what is best for their polit- ical interests he will use faircr methods | and arguments, even if he does again champion some demagoSIe with a sore | toe. Yours truly.
 R. w. Knox
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-30
BRADsTREET's REVIEW.
Prices Reflect Diverse Reports from
 the Different Sections.

New York, Aug. 29.-Bradstret tomor- row will say:
 August closes with iobbing activity ap- parently at it's height in the northern haf of the country, and the total volume or the months operations probably in excess of any similar period in previous years. Actively Instrumental in bringing about this result are the continued good crop prospects At the South the annual di- minution of cotton crop conditions has developed as the result of hot dry wealth CT in the southern half of the belt, added to this being much reported damage from insects in Texas. Prices reflect the di- verse reports from the different sections wheat being lower on good weather and large receipts and lower cables while cot ton has sharply advarced and the margin between old and new crop deliveries has narrowed as the season draws to a close. Other farm products tend to drift down ward Corn is lower on good weather, but q good export business had developed Beef cattle receipts are heavy and stock CTS and feeders are lower at wholesale. Prime cattle are, however. reported bring
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-30
A LOOK BACKWARD.

In hardly any of the affairs of life are men more apt to be deceived and to de- ceive themselves than in making politi- cal forecasts. What we wish we readily believe" and no doubt the wishes of each individual have much to do with his be- lief when it comes to calculating the re- suit of an election.
 We do not remember any campaign in which there seemed to prevail a more ab- solute belief in the success of a ticket than was exhibited by the supporters of the ex-Governor in the late campaign. It is no reflection on them that they be- lieved in him, and supported him, nor is it a reflection on them that they believed he would be successful, but we really cannot understand how some editors who had a chance to keep up with the pro- gress of the campaign could have been as badly mistaken as some of them evil dently were.
 For example, one enthusiastic Johnston organ, two weeks before the primary, de- clared that everything was coming his way. The paper declared that he would have 4OOO majority in Jefferson. that he would get two to one in Autauga, that Russell was almost solid for him, that he would get 1000 majority in Lee, that he would carry every county beat in Montgomery, and the city, too," and so on. Another organ, three days before the election, said he would get 10000 votes in the Black Belt and 56,OOO votes in the 4th, 5th. 9th and 7th Congressional Dis tricts. Another organ said he would ''sweep the Southern counties by a land slide" and that North Alabama is for Johnston" and wound up with the as- surance that he would carry the State by the largest majority turned up for years" Still another paper. which pro- fessed to be thoroughly impartial, gave him Cullman County by 1000 majority. gave him Barbour, Calhoun, Cherokee, Lamar. Dallas, Wilcox, and then affirmed that leach and every Congressional Dis trict will have a majority for Johnston,' '' and added that he would carry every county in Southeast Alabama"
 We might add many more of the same kind but these are enough to show how some papers were deceived or how they were whistling to keep their courage up Not one of the claims was verified. and we repeat that it is impossible to under stand how some of our contemporaries could have been so badly mistaken. They see 1t now, and it Is to their credit that they are coming out unequivocally for the ticket They were fooled. but arc all right now. and we confidently ex' pect to see them support the ticket a. earnestly as they labored for their frs Pheice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-30
An Irish Inn.

London Globe.
 The inn is of the kind that looks best by moonlight. It has gables and clean white face. and at the back of 1t seven wild-blown fir trees stand up ike so many stiff hairs to it's head, survivors or d host. Moreover, if you chance upon Kathleen, the maid of the inn, idling In the porch when the stars and the young men may all be supposed to be aoout, you will certainly not be tempted to cross tho road to the rival establishment. Sne IS. like the inn, of m elegant shape. Her eyes are Irish blue. and her voice is as soft as the cuckOo's. If you were to meet her at Charinf Cross, you would not fail to think immediately (with yearninS Of a sorO of little matched cottage on moor, with the soothing peat rcek around it, and a large placid SOW nodding an es-sy salutation at it's threshold. She dig- nifes the inn as much as the moonsnlne digDifies her and the inn together. The girl at the establishment over 'he way has red hair and freckles. and her voice when she rushes forth to prevent her mas ter's terrier being torn in twain by the opposition terrier makes the teeth ache.
 Kathleen herself Is clean, but she is the only person or thing in the place thus consecrated. I do not believe the dust and spiders, etc., have been disturbed since Easter. The knives, forks and spcons are, I fear. wiped on system
 washed never. The sitting room carpet, of many patterns, has horrible clogged seams to 1t. The fireplace is innocently concealed by d SuSplclOuS Cledp SCEeeh with lilies done on 1t; but behind the screen are the odds and ends of a gen eration. including bones, hairpins, broken flower pots and fragments of harness. It Is a charneI pit. nothing better; one could weave grisly romances about 1t alone With the top point of my fishing rod, I yesterday stirred the print of Our Lady of Sorrows above the dilapidated buffet It was an accident, for l had learned to let sleeping dogs lie, also to skate gently over the thin ice of my sur of Sorrows there descended a thick cloud of dust. an old clay pipe and horseshoe. with sundry comonplace bills receipted and unreceipted. The horseshoe broke a clipped sugar basin on the buffet. Don't be afther distressin' yourself" said Kathleen blithely, when I drew at tention to the ruin. Tt was broken be- fore. that's certain" She gathered up the cuIios, but she left the dust.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-30

ing full prices Produce receipts are large( but prices are strong.
 Railway earnings thus far in August are per cent. larger than year ago
 At the East dry goods tobbang is active at New York, and cotton goods are in rather better tone, aided materially by the /strength of cotton.
 Wool is firm Leather is strong. Lumber is active
 The scarcity of coke at the furnaces grows more serious in the Pittsburg and Chicago pits and this limits the supply of available pig iron and discourages fu- ture sales. Pig iron Is, therefore, dull for this season, but strong in price, with foundry grades advancing. The rail mar ket is active, Western roads buying from Eastern mills. as the home plants are booked far ahead. In some instances old rails suitable for rerolling are selling higher than the new rails used to replace them Foreign iron Is coming an freely and, as difficulties in working foreign billets at Pittsburg are being overcome larger takings of this material may be looked for. Large sales of structural ma terial, plates and merchant bars are re- ported. Sales of hardware are active.
 Wheat dncluding flour) exports for the week ending August 2S aggregate 5,436,- 550 bushels, against 5,954 759 last week and 6,607 ell in this week last year. Corn ex- ports aggregate 115,150 bushels, against 51, ,649 last week and A, ,91S last week.
 Business failures for the week ending Augusht 2S number 140 as against 1S1 last week and 1sS in this week uast year.
 Canadian failudes uumber 20 against 26 last week and g year ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-30
DUN's TRADE REVIEW.

New York Aug. 29-R. c. Dun & Co., s weekly review of trade tomorrow will say:
 Gradual resumption of anthracite coal mining is encouraging, although the out put is not yet sufficient to have any com mercial value. Business conditions are unsatisfactory at the strike centres. but reports from all other sections indicate unusually prompt revival after the sum- mer vacation season with exceptionally large operations among dealers in the agricultural regions. Notwithstanding some bad weather, large crops are now practically assured. Manufacturing plants arc fully occupied as a rule, the least gratifying reports coming from furnaces that cannot secure coke owing to railway blockades. The transportation problem is becoming serious, as the factor of crop moving is about to be added, and, more over, much coal must be moved by rail that usually goes to consumers by lake and canal.
 Iron furnaces are suspending produc- tion because coke cannot be secured and 1t Is evident that the rate of output at the opening of the next month will show a serious loss. The scarcity of fuel was expected at the few plants using anthra- cite coal, but has come as a shock to the coke furnaces, for the Connellsville ovens have steadily maintained a weekly pro- duction of 250OO0 tons. Inadequate rail- way facilities are responsible. and the situation is critical. As the stocks of pig iron were very low at the opening of August. consumers are in an embar- rassing position, and there is growing disposition to refuse contracts. Imports are increasing, and numerous plans are reported whereby the finished product may be exported in order to secure the tariff drawback. These operations pro- mise no relief to domestic consumers. and the railways are especially anxious for supplies.
 The dry goods jobbing trade reports a liberal distribution and supplies are only moderate in the primary market. Chang ed conditions in the raw material have accelerated inquiries for cotton goods, buyers seeking figures on forward con- tracts and placing a fair amount of orders. Slightly less activity Is seen in mems wear woolen and worsted fabrics, but fancy Worsteds are in better demand. At last footwear makers have been able to secure moderate advance in prices in response to the recent sharp rise in materials Jobbers are no longer dis
 posed to wait but place orders freely.
 Retailers are also pressing jobhers for immediate deliveries.
 Deterioration in the exceptionally bril- Han tearly outlook for cotton gave speeu- lators an opportunity to advance options nearly $5 a bale and dealers were heavy. Spot cotton was less sharply advanced, although firm tone developed
 Failures for the week numbered 17S in the United States against POP last year, and fourteen in Canada against twenty one a year ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-30
A Man Whose Joints are Valuable.

SntCdSO TeCpEu-f1STdiO
 MT. Walter Wentworth of Boston. has struck a new line of business that seems, in his case at least, to have all the pleas ing features of a little gold mine without any of the disagreeable assessments. Mir. Wentworth is. or was, a contortionist. Physica2s have marveled at his ability in the way of unhinging himself. He is 70 years old now, and keeping straight. but he used to he able to bend his body into all kinds of queer shapes and tie himself into wonderful knots.
 A good many years ago Dr. Cove of Detroit. bought Wentworth's body for $1OO, to he delivered to him after death. The doctor wished to use he skeleton as a curiosity and to show how the human joints may be manipulated. pr. Cove died not long after buying Wentworth, however thus leaving the latter on the market again He next sold his body to Dr. II. l.. Wilder of Brooklyn. again re- ceiving $l00, and stipulating that the doc tor personally was to claim the body af- ter Wentworths death. pr. Wilder died a few days ago, hence he will not be able to fulfill his part of the contract, and Mir Wentworth is now looking around for another purchaser.
 If the ex-contortionist can live long enough and find enough old or feeble doc tors who want skeletons, he should he able to leave his family quite a snug fortune, and perhaps in the end reDose peacefully in some quiet churchyard
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-30
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1902:
,uRLE GOLDEN SYMBOL.

American Newspaper Directory uses cer- ss yns to denote the relative standing and me. of the whole field of newspaperdom comes under its notice. and one of these 54s is the mystic symbol t01 denoting
 -. n,. which stands for high quality. and as mus explained:
 Advertisers value this paper more for the class and quality of it's circulation than for the mere number of copies printsd.'
 Such papers are credited with a single sym bol: but there is e higher grade. according to this standard authority. which have BOTH QUALITY AND QUANTITY. and require the DOUBLE GOLDEN SYMBOL 100 to describe adequately their standing.
 The Adertisef has been accorded this double golden symbol t00l and is the oniY paper 90 distinguished in this section of the Routh.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-30

them to sweep before their own doors, but that will not remove any of the re- sponsibility from our own shoulders. It may be true that New Jersey Is as blam- able as Alabama, or more so, but that fact will not Tighten the life of single child in our own State, nor will 1t clear, the consciences of those who are respon- sible for the real and known evils con- nected with child labor in Alabama. Our people are in no wise responsible for what is done in New Jersey, and though we may say to them, Physician. heal thy self," 1t will not save us from the con- sequences of our own sins.