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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
SOME LIGHT ON
 EARLY HISTORY Records of Court Held in 1918, Found at Moulton SEVERAL UNIQUE ENTRIES Book Shows That First County Seat Was at Melton's Bluff, Place
 Where Not a House
 Now Stands. 
SEVERAL UNIQUE ENTRIES

Courtland, January 13.-In moving the records of Lawrence county at Moulton, from the courthouse to the vault recent ly erected, the minute book of probably the first court ever held in the county, was unearthed. This book shows that the first county site of this county was at Miltons Bluff, a place at which not a house now stands But few of our citi- zens knew that the courthouse was ever at that place and none of them knew that courts were held there while Ala bama was yet a territory. The following is an exact copy of the minute entry as shown by the old book:
 Entries In Old Book.
 "At an intermediate county court, be- gun and held at Melton's Bluff, in and for the county of Lawrence, on the 18th day of June ISIS, PRESENT
 William Pettus, Benjamin Thomas and Humphrey Warren, GENTLEMEN JUS TICES OF THE QUORUM.
 Daniel Wright produced a commission from the governor, appointing him clerk of said court. The chief justice then ad- ministered the oathes of offices according to the statute in such cases made and provided.
 Peter Martin then produced a license from the governor of said territory. au- thorizing him to practice as counsellor and attorney at law. The oaths of or- flee were then administered and the said Peter Martin is hereby authorized and emnowered to act accordingly "It is ordered by the court that the following be the tavern rates for the year ISIS:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

Montgomery, January 13.-(Special)- The following decisions were rendered by the Supreme court today:
 Haralson, J.-Birmingham Railway and Electric company, vs. Margaret A. El- lard. appeal from Jefferson Circuit court; reversed and remanded
 Tyson, LA. Campbell vs. H. B. Claf- lin company, appeal from Madison Chan cery court; affirmed.
 Sharpe, J.-Huston Biscuit company Vs, Lee Dial. appeal from Birmingham City court; affirmed.
 Dowdell, J.-Southern Railway company vs. Anniston Foundy and Macnlae ou,. :. pany, appeal from Annlstoh OieS eoo' - affirmed.
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REBELS ABANDON FIELD.
HOO RevoIutionists Under General
 Morales Attack Cumana.

Caracas, January 13.-About 100 revo- lutionists under General Manuel Morales, attacked Cumana, in the state of Ber- mudez, on the fourth, fifth and sixth of this month. Cumana was defended by 300 government troops. On January 6, after a hard fight which lasted for seven hours and which was witnessed by the British cruiser Tribune, the revolution ists abandoned the field, leaving 400 Mau- ser rifles and 5000 cartridges behind them, and 200 of their number prisoners in the hands of the government forces The statement has been obtained from rebel prisoners that If Cumana had been taken, the revolutionary leader would have allowed his soldiers to sack the town for eight hours.
 The revolutionists have been very &C., tive for the past week, knowing as they do that if the blockade is raised. their cause will become much more difficult.
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GADSDEN.
Captain Elliott Has Begun to Open
 Ore Mines.

Gadsden, January 13.-(Special.) )-Capt. J. M. Elliott has begun to open iron ore mines near Littleton, on the Louisville and Nashville railroad. He has a large force of men at work. in charge of Ohal Christopher, mining expert for Captain Elliott The vein of ore is said to be a fine one. This is the first attempt to de- velope iron ore in that section, which is nine miles from Gadsden.
 Deputy Collector Knox Booth of Att talla captured two stills in DeKalb couli- ty and several men who operated them were arrested and placed in jail at Ft. Payne. The stills were broken up and a lot of material for making whisky was destroyed. Recently there has been sev- eral large stills destroyed in this dis trct.
 Aunt Sarah Humphries, one of the old est and best known colored women in Gadsden, died Saturday after an illness of several months at the age of 76. Aunt Sarah, she was always called, was sick nurse, and was hignIy respected by white people. She has served as sick nurse to some of the best people In the city. The body of the deceased was car ried to Columbus, Ga, her old home. for burial.
 The stockholders of the Gadsden Car, Foundry and Machine company will hold a meeting February for the purpose of increasing the capital stock from $25, ,0O0 to $50,000. The company owns the ad- joining property to the plant and contem- plates enlarging the shops. owing to the increasing business.
 Judge Disque as chairman of the board of education of the city schools, will go before the city council this week and ask that an election be held to determine whether the citizens are willing to levy a tax of one-half of one per cent for school purposes. It Is absolutely necessary that more money and more room be added to the school.
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Few Changes Made.

San Antonio, Tex, January 13.-The western classification committee conven- ed here this morning in semi-annual meet ing with a fair representation of roads over which the committee has jurisdlc- ton. Acting Chairman Meadows stated tonight that the changes made in classi- fication were fewer than ever before, and all of a minor nature. The commit tee meets again in February at Chicago to consider the shipments Of light and bulky articles in car lead lots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
Paid $500 for a Colt.

Selma. January 1S.-(special)-A fancy deal in horse flesh was consumated nere today when Roy Miller of the fiah' stabIes paid L. W. Hubbard $500 for ,ine-months-old colt. The colts dam IS owned by MT. Hubbard, the sire pe,i.s the famous "Grattan Boy. me younsseSd is said to give great promise of speed' and Mir. Miller deems that he struck bargain.
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PUBLIC MEETING
 OF ODD FELLOWS
A LARGE CROWD OF BEssEMER PEOPLE GATHER TO WITNESS PUBLIC INSTALLATION OF OPEL cERS-oTHER NEWS.

Bessemer, January 1S.-(special)-A large crowd gathered in Rebie hall to- night to witness the public installation of officers of Lodge 1o9, Independent Or der of Odd Fellows. The programme which was interspersed with music, was much enjoyed. The following officers were installed: s. L. Burton, noble grand; J. NJ. O. Mara, vice grand; S. J. Tillman, sec retary; J. J. Sullivan, treasurer; D. z. Cenoles, J. J. Sullivan and J. E. Bell, trustees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
Texas Legislature conv.nes.

Austin, Tex. January 13.-The legis- lature today convened In twenty-eighth biennial session. The contest for speaker has been very warm one and almost every member was In his seat when the roll was called In the house. Pat Neff of McLennan county was elected over l.. s. Schulter of Marion county. The session promises to be an important one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14

WISE tO dutlSi1olC this change of sea- son and prepare for 1t. In this way the disconlforts a Il d disasters suffered by many women at th e period of c h a nge can be avoided or over come.
 Dr. Pierce's Fa- vorite Prescription, a m e di in e for every SC a son of wouian's life, will entirely meet the needs of women at thi s p eriod of change. It cures the physical ills a n d relieves { h e mental anxiety and depressior nsuallY
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associated with this critical period. 1t tranquilizes the nerves, encourages the appetite and induces refreshing sleep
 l. s. Carlisle, Esq, of Manchester Coffee Co.,, Tenn. writes. VI have been using your medi cines for the last sixteen or eighteen years in my Poor house I am superintendent of the Coffee County Poor-house and Asylum combined. Your Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets are the best medicines for the diseases for which they are recommended, that ever used. They saved my wifes life at the time of change of life I have been recommending your medicine to many afflicted women and have also guaranteed that if 1t did not would pay back the money spent for it. I have told our druggist that if the people came back and said Doctor Pierce's medicines did not give satisfaction, to gfte Aem 6aek Neiv money and oha,ge n 10 nis. I have not once been called upon to refund I have never found anything to equal the Favorite Prescription for diseases of women"
 Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser is sent free on receipt of stamps to pay expense of mailing only. Send aI one-cent stamps for the paper covered book, or 3r stamps for the cloth bound. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce. Buffalo, N. Y.
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the Rev. J. A. Bryan of Birmingham in a revival service this week.
 w. S. Morrow of Gaylesville Ala. spent yesterday and today in Pratt City.
 T. P. Williams will entertain the mem- bers of the Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church and a few of their friends on Friday evening.
 Miss Carrie Emerson of Ensley was a guest at the home of Dr. G. w. Brown yesterday.
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State Appointments.

Montgomery, January 13.-(Special.)- The governor today appointed the follow ing notaries: George J. Stone, at Annis- ton; M N. Rushton, at Luverne; Francis J. Inge, at Mobile; Mrs. Helen H. Smith, at Mobile, and R. B. owen, at Mobile.
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The Aee-HeraId will give to all new subscribers on rural routes, a rural mail box. free of charge, with years subscription.
 For particulars. address The Age Herald or see carrier.
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No Damage in Florida.

Jacksonville, Fla. January 13.-Reports from all over the state indicate there has been no damage whatever to the fruit crops from the freeze.
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" MUST CONgE.

As inevitable as the changing seasons of the year Is the change which comes to every woman. And just as one antici- pates the changes of other seasons it is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-14
PERSONAL.

L. B. Wright of Macon, Ga., is at the Metropolitan hotel
 Francis M. Peterson of Montgomery is at the Metropolitan hotel.
 Dr. Barnes, who has been quite III at Mrs Nixon's, is improving.
 Lieutenant Governor-elect Cunningham will lecture Friday evening at Howard college.
 The many friends of George Gillette will welcome his first appearance at the Jefferson theatre Friday night. at which place he will make his debut in his stage career.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-12
ST Kid Gloves, Zoe

We have % doZ.
fine imported French Kid
Gloves. Sizes 51a to IN. In
white, black and all the new
spring colors. Some Of the
sizes in some colors are
missing, but the price Is al
most half.
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fuls of letters. and the place smells like a
cologne factory for a week afterward.
"A boy came here the other day and
asked me II General Liverman had an
office here 1t took me a full minute to
get it out of him what he was after. and
then only after he had told me that his
employer had sent him TO the post office to
But that's not the worst by long shot. A
woman about sixty years old came here the
other day and asked me where Miss Sim
mons lived I confessed my Ignorance of
the ladys whereabouts and when she In
sisted that ought to know, for she came
there for her letters and had told her to
write her there. 1 had to tell her that
wasn't any city directory. but that she
could get one from the city postmasters
office. She was mad clear through and
gave me such laying out that l had to
laugh with the crowd at the window while
she aired her views of the Post Office De-
partment in general and its cheap, third
rate clerks particularly
so they come all day long. the shabby
and the well groomed; the hungry and the
prosperous; the clipper and the weary,
who can't hold them there, but let them
trickle down their cheeks. 1t is not what
l would choose as my occupation but with
all its drawba cks I'd ra ther have 1t than
the wardenship of jail 1t doesn't make
man hard-hearted, but is rather inclined to
have the opposite effect, for when one sees
SO much of human misery he Is inclined to
be charitable, and when he goes home at
night the baby can plaster his ears full of
jam and papa won't say word. for he real
ICES how much happier he is than the ma
Jority Of those with whom he has come In
contact during the day at the general de-
livery w,Tdow.''
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low, when tne appetite fails, when oppressed by
tired feelings and heaviness, when headaches and
insomnia make days miserable, when itchings,
skin troubles and eruptions cause alarm, that the
condition Of the blood calls for prompt attention.
If you have delayed the work of purifying the
blood in the past months you cannot with safety
allow the spring time to pass without some effort
part to rid yourself Of perils and dangers.
In the sprisg season Paine's Celery Compound
effectively removes all impurities from the blood
SO that the vital fluid goes its health restoring
mission to heart, lungs, brain and all other parts,
making You vigorous and healthy and stronger
than ever before. Mr.. T. F. Mccarthy, Roxbury,
Mass, Post Office Money Order Clerk and a prom
inent member of the knights of Columbus writes
thus:
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l had been troubled with violent itching on
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known to all artists. collectors and connois-
seurs. The greatest artists made the de-
sign, knowing that the original was to be
sacrificed in the mechanical operation, but
that 1t would be preserved to the world
with absolute fidelity by means Of the mar
velous technique Of the engraver and
printer.
The old Japanese engravers were exceed
ingly skillful. Their wood engravings were
cut usually upon the heart wood OF the
cherry tree. which. tender and supple, lends
itself equally we'll to the finest and most
delicate work as well as the heavier draw
ings The engrayer was frequently as much
of an artist as the designer. and sometimes
gave a very Independent Interpretation Of
the latter's idea. For their works OF luxury
they used the thick, almost pulpy, mulberry
paper and the choicest inks. and bestowed a
care upon the technique OF the whole opera
ton. As a result, some Of their colored
woodcuts resemble fine watercolors with q
closeness impossible to conceive without
seeing them.
The collection at Teachers College Is a
revelation in this respect All the great
masters Of the art are represented, running
back to the beginning OF the eighteenth
century and coming down to living artists,
few OF whose works are given to indicate
the difference between the classic and the
decadent stage. Among them are Hero
shige and Hokusai, the only great land
scape painters Of Japan. There is a col
lection Of eight views Of Lake Biwa, by
Hokusai AS for Hieroshige, he made q
Journey, once upon time. during which he
visited fifty-fve cities of Japan, and he
made fifty-ive beautiful paintings, each Of
which depicted some salient feature OF one
Of the towns. The good Hieroshige had
sense of humor. One town welcomed him
In a vile rainstorm. which he faithfully pre-
scented. In another the hillsides were COW
cred with snow. In another the quaint street
scenes attracted him. and in another the
fine bridge So each was hit or in its
characteristic point. .< :
Those who have said that woman Is a
"cuIt'' in western art would find her even
more SO in the classic days Of Japanese art.
The Japanese women. with their queer,
quaint. conventionalized. long-nosed little
faces. are everywhere to be seen. and the
collection is a study In kimonos. There are
Ave hundred prints in the collection valued
at 81 600. There will also be on exhibition q
collection of less expensive prints. suitable
for use by art teachers In public schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-12
Driving Large Rivets.


The r1vets through the keel Of the seven
masted schooner Thomas w. Lawson, that
was launched from the Fore river ehipyards
a short time ago. were nearly five inches
in length by ~ inches in diameter 1t was
not possible to upset these properly with an
ordinary yoke. one arm OF which served as
the anvil to resist the blows Of the pneu-
matte hammer carried by the other arm.
To have the anvil heavy enough to accom-
plish the purpose would have produced ons
too extremely awkward and difficult to
handle in the cramped quarters underneath
the keel. Tho difficulty was overcome by
doing away entirely with the anvil and sub
shutting second pneumatio hammer. The
two hammers. one on the end Of each arm
Of the yoke. worked perfectly. and there was
no further trouble In making the rivets al
the holes completely. The strokes Of the
hammers were 30 exceedingly rapid that
it made no differences whether they worked
~ AShronously or nvi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-12
OLD JAPANESE PRINTS.
Exhibit Of Interest at Teachers Col
lege Museum.

From the New York Tribune
Art connoisseurs will find fund of inter-
est in the collection Of old Japanese prints
now on exhibition at the Educational Mu-
scum of Teachers College. and to remain
on view until March 8. from 10 to 9 o'clock.
This collection has been brought to Ameri-
ca by sogo Matsumoto. Yale graduate
deeply imbued with q love Of the art Of his
own land. The making of this collection
has occupied him several years. many Of
the prints being very old and rare.
After leaving Teachers College the coll
lection will be exhibited In the Corcoran
Art Gallery for an extended period. and the
Congressional Library has now under con-
sideration the question of the purchase OF
the entire collection. Ehich-is of kind not
before seen in America. 3
The old Japanese print Is something
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little open in the shell, as that indicates an
alteration in them due to their having been
too long out of the water.
Oysters from beds suspected Of contami-
nation should be kept for eight days in a
part Of the coast where the sea water IL
quite pure. They have thus time to get rid
OF the contaminated water. Not every one
cares for oysters, but some people find
them an easily digestible but light nourish-
ment. Brillat-Savarin mentions one who
swallowed thirty-two dozens Of oysters and
afterward ate a hearty dinner. The Empe-
ror Vitellius, according to historians. took
twenty dozen as an appetizer, but that was
before the Ostend oysters were invented.
DR.. Gastaldi, a celebrated gourmand. II
credited with swallowing from thirty to
forty dozen; yet his example IL not encour-
aging, for no died Of apoplexy at the table
The digestibility Of the oyster L. enhanced
by the salt Of the sea water and the condi-
mems added. Few ailments contain as many
assimilable and digest1ble matters In q
small bulk e. oysters.
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A Clerks Reminiscence.

Then. in reminiscent tone, he added re-
fiectively: 81 guess the architect knew his
business when he had those brass rods put
before that window. The public generally.
II they think OF X at all, fancy they are
put there to keep the hands Of the public
OF the clerk and the mail, but 1t Is my
opinion that they are there for the opposite
purpose. for there are times when they are
necessary. The average public gathering
II very wearing to the nerves. There are
those young fellows who advertise for
feminine correspondents, with view to
tnatrimony.' They are the worst Of the lot
They are always seedylooking lot girl
crazy, and II some Of the fool women who
answer them could only get a look at the
cheap imitation Of man to whom they sent
their pictures they have learned a lesson
that years could never teach them. They
don't work their game long, but while they
are at Il thsEr aometimes caUI away arm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-12

writes: THE young woman referred to In my
letter Of February Z, 1902, who given up by
all the doctors q consumptive, continues to i'm
prove wonderfully by using Father Johns Medi-
cine" Remember. not a patent medicine, and free
from weakening stimulants or dangerous drugs-au
pure nourishment Cures grip colds and all throat
and lung troubles-prevents pneumonia and con-
sumption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-12
Big Eaters Of Oysters.

From the London Globe.
According to a writer in Cosmos there are
some oysters toxic In themselves. but II -
generally contaminated water that renders
them poisonous. A yeilowish black oyster
having a peculiar odor IL noxious In itself:
and 1t Is well to reject oysters E1ich are :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-12
BY REV. FIR. p0NTUR
How a Young Woman Was Saved
to Her Family and Friends.

Writing from LaFargeville, n. T., February
z. 1902, Rev. FIR. Joseph Pontur of st. Johns
Parish said: lone Of my practitioners, almost de-
spondent Of ever getting cured given up by the
doctors as consumptive, upon my firm advice is
using your medicine and since has been constantly
improving to the great JOY Of her parents and
friends"
Again, four months later. Rev. Fir. Pontur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-12

w. I. Croft, a white man, who lived at
Fairfax, Barnwell county, 8. c., was shot
and Instantly killed from ambush Monday
night near his homs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-12
Paime's Celery
Compound
The Worlds Best Spring
Medicine

The blood plays an important part in our physi-
cal economy and, in liquid state, constitutes
large part of the entire body. Unhealthy condi-
lions of the life stream affect seriously all parts
Of the human system. 1t seems unnecessary to
remind intelligent people that, when vitality 10
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Corded Wash Silks.

Cream, also beau
tiful colored strip
ed Corded Wash
Silk, Acc. every
where. On center
table. New pat NM~
terms, for Friday Z>Ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-12

75c. Liberty Silks. 4 &C.
z5c. Silk Muslin. AOYp
Maise, Nile, cerise, blue,
pink, violet and ecru. All
Silk, AZ inches wide, suit
able for millinery trim
mings, neckwear, etc.