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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
MarshaIs Take Charge.

Huntsville. January T-tSpeciaD-Unit ed States deputy marshals have taken charge of the stock of Butler, Coles & Co.,, general merchants at New Hope. sev- eral of whose creditors have asked the bankruptcy court to declare the firm tankrupt The assets of the firm, accord ing to the estimates of the officers foot up s15,oo0. The liabilities have not been determined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
See Niagara Falls in the Winter.

The Erie railroad affords an excellent opportunity to see Niagara Falls in winter garb and the famous ice-bridge which thousands of people visit every year. Holders of all through tickets via the Erie are permitted to stop off at both Cambridge Springs, the famous winter watering resort, and Niagara Falls, for ten days upon notice to conductor and de- posit of ticket, without extra charge Through sleeping cars from Cincinnati to New York and Boston. Dining car service a la carte Write for folder and illustrat- ed booklet free.
 c. w. PETTIT, T. P. A.,
 POP N Cherry St., Nashville, Tenn. H. c. HOLABIRD, G, A. P. D.,
 Il w. Fourth St., Cincinnati, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
Rison Company Is Strong.

Huntsville January 7-(Special.)-As required by the new state law the Rison company of this city has made public the first statement of the kind ever issued by the concern. The statement shows it to be one of the largest financial in North Alabama, the depos- it's amounting to $716,O00 in round num- bers. The capital stock of the banking is $75 ,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
Som Loveman Dies.

Tuscaloosa. January 17.-(Special.)-Mr B. Friedman has received a telegram at that place of her brother, Sam Love- man. He had been i'll only one week, his death being due to pneumonia. He had visited Tuscaloosa number of times and had many friends here who will be pained to learn of his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
LARGEST SALE EVER
 MADE IN THE COUNTY
Jas. E. Butler Sells 14oo Bales of Cot ton at Huntsville for
 Nearly $1oo,ooo.

Huntsville, January 17.-(special)- James E. Butler of New Hope. last night sold 400 bales of cotton to a local agency at the uniform rate of 1874 cents pound. The money consideration was nearly $1OO,- 0OO making this the largest sale of cotton ever made in Madison county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
Portsmouth Bank Closes.

Norfolk, Va, January 17.-The Dime Savings bank of Portsmouth closed it's doors yesterday. The alleged defalca- tion of Cashier John Downing several weeks ago is said to be the cause of the failure, though no statement has been given out by the bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
Smallpox situation Improved.

Huntsville. January 17-(Special) )-The health authorities have succeeded in al- most stamping out smallpox in this city and county. Dozens of patients have been discharged from the pest house during the past few days Very few new cases of the disease have developed during the present month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
Mill VIII Soon Start.

Huntsville, January 17.-(special. .)-Pre- rarations are being made for operating Merrimack cotton mill No. 2, which has been completed during the past few weeks Hundreds of operatives have moved into the village to take positions in the mill Nearly all of the 5000 spindles are in place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
Mrs. wInsIow's soothino syrup.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists n-s@er par Of tine WorId- Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOoTHEs the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. AI-LAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COLO. and tu twenty five cents {. bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
Body Taken to St. Louis.

Eustis. Fla, January 17.-The body of James l.. Blair, formerly general coun- sel for the Louisiana Purchase exposi- tion, left here for St. Louis last evening. accompanied by Mrs. Blair and her son. It Is due to reach St. Louis soon after noon tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
Falls Down Stairs.

Huntsville, January 17.-(Special) Mrs Carter Pearson, a young married woman. fell down flight of stairs at her boarding house last night and sustained dangerous internal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
s BIRMINGHAM LOAN co

ssn Ik f16 N. TWENTIETH ST.
 The oldest, most reliable loan office is the city. Money loaned on watches. ala nonds, jeweliy. guns and pistols. Bar gains in unredeemed pledges. business strictly confidential old gold and siivss bought A WALD. froR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
Cooper Furniture Co.
 202O-2O22 Third Avenue.

plans to the chamber of commerce and other commercial bodies. In an interview he stated that his company planned to. build a line to Chattanooga, and would like to invade the Nashville territory. but the packers of the enterprise think that the distance from the source of supply is too great. The company will agree to begin work at once if the franchise is granted by the city council and rights of way are secured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
CHURCH BAZAAR
 IS NOW CLOSED
CAPTAIN HANBY WINS CONTEST FOR MOST POPULAR MAN AND MISS EVA TRAMMELL WINS THE RING.

Bessemer, January 17.-(Special)- 1.-The St. Alysious church bazaar that has been held in the new armory for the past three days came to an end last night The con tests were very spirited and considerable excitement was created at the close The race between Captain John Hanby and Alderman Mundes for the most popular man was won by Captain Hanby by a majority of 149. Over 4OOO votes were cast in this election. Miss Eva Frommell won the ring for the most popular young lady. One thousand three hundred and seven was declared the lucky number in the coupon contest.
 Ten dollars in gold will be given to the holder of No. 1307 The coupon will be held for thirty days. If not called for, the person holding No. so6 will receive the prize, If that ticket is not located the holder of No. 1287 will receive the prize.
 After the contest had been closed, all the donations left on hand were sold at auction by w. D. Ianier and J. J. Sulli- van. All the articles were disposed of
 The bazaar was a grand success and much credit is due to the untiring efforts Of Miss Mamie Cahill. Mrs. F. F. McCar- tin and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
REAL ESTATE.

 $S00-$300 cash balance 1 and 2 years. for 50 feet with two Broom houses; Avenue c, near 18th street. $3100-100x100 with three 4-room houses renting for $36 per month; room for another house; E and 14th street 00-Two-story brick store 25x85, South 20th street. Ought to go to $10,000 in next few years. s1O0 per front foot for lot 25x14O feet 2d avenue, near 10th street. Easy terms
 FOR RENT. $20-Good Groom cottage newly papered and in good condition; Avenue P and 26th street Cars. $40-Store, 18th street near 1st avenue.
 SMITH & STlLLMAN.
 20041A First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
Personal and General.

Mrs. Wiley Hill is confined to her home with illness.
 The condition of Miss Helpbringer one of the teachers in the public schools is still critical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18

One of the handsomest homes on the South Highlands; corner 18th avenue and 18th street. For particulars call on
 BROWN BROS. & co. Bell phone SS4 Woodward Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
Choir Entertained.

The members of the First Methodist church were delightfully."- entertained last night by Mir. and Mrs E. D. Radcliff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18

 Call on us and see our list of salable properties. We can suit you in price, terms and location
 If you have any property for sale or for rent you will do well to list 1t with us, for our facilities for finding good cus- toners are unexceled.
 FOR RENT-SOUTH. 922 18th st., rooms. ms.................$ 25. % 523 26th st., rooms ................. 20 .00 29l5 Juniper ave. rooms. ......... B 00 2245 Arlintgon ave, rooms. ....... 45. % 2516 Ave C., rooms ................ IS. .00
 NORTH Jones House, North Haven. ' rooms. 20 % 5S09 3rd ave, Woodlawn, 6 rooms. 15 co 1928 18th ave. 4 rooms. s............. 15 % Several houses on 1st ave. and 10th st., rooms each. s.55 253O 9th ave, IA rooms. ............. 65 .00 23oS 3rd ave, 10 rooms .............. 65 .0O
 STORES AND OFFICES. 113-1l5 24sh st. ........................ 75 GO ? stores on 3rd ave. and 18th st., each ............................ 175 .0O Warehouse on Ave. A, running back to railroad ........................... 75 Ground floor office in First National Bank Building ...................... 750 We negotiate loans.
 All kinds of insurance. UNDERWATER REAL ESTATE
 AND RENTAL co. Both phones. 613 2o17 1st Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
Increase in Raw Cotton.

The increase in the value of raw cotton exported from the United States has been especially marked in recent years. Prior to 1900 the value of our cotton exports had never reached $300, 600, 000 since 1900 it has but once failed below the $500 900. GOO line and in 193, as already stated. was $57S0dC, = 0o0 Yet, notwithstanding this fact, the cotton mills of the United States have during that time consumed larger quan- tity of our cotton than ever before. Prior to 1898 the cotton mills of the United States had never in a single year con- sumed so much as 3000. 900 bales of the do- nestle crop; since the beginning of that year the annual consumption has ranged from 3,500,000 bales upward. and in 1902 and 1903. respectively, exceeded 4000 GOO bales. Yet in those very years the ex- ports of raw cotton averaged higher in quantity and value than ever before
 Quality In Expectations.
 The table which follows shows the total quantity and value of cotton exported from the United States in each calendar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

WANTED-Woman of intelligence and
 business ability. Address J. J., care Age-Hera1d. 1-16-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18

ELEGANT room for rent; new brick house; everything new and up-to-date in every respect. 2426 5th ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18

l.. \. GunOn. !. h. Iayior. smith Cuiiom.
 President. Manager. Sec & TreaA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
 HELP WANTED-MALE.


 'WANTED-Two iron pattern flers who understand gateing. Light patterns. Box 426, Birmingham, Ala 1-13-7t WANTED for U. s. army-Able bodied, unmarried men between ages of 2l and 35; citizens of United States of good character and temperate habits. who can speak. read and write English. For information apply to Recruiting Of- ficer, 75k North 20th street, Birmingham, Ala. 1-1-fri-mon- -wed-3m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
ROOMS FOR RENT.

HANDSOMELY furnished room with board for couple two young men,
 terms reasonable. 5O3 N. Fist St. Bell phone 1237- 1-1S-3t-mo-tu-th
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
ONE GENT A WORD.

RATES-1c. a word a day; no sd taken for less than 26c for first in sertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
sTcLEN.

STOLEN-A new Columbia bicycle. No.
 371, from the front of the Age-Herald office. $5 reward if returned to Avis Pruitt care Age-Herald office. No ques-
 tions asked 12-24-tf
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-13


Hon. John il Patterson, ExUnied States Senator from South Carolina In a
letter from SIS Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa, writes;
GAS quite a number of my friends have and are using Peuua q
a cafarrh cure with beneficial results, 1 feel thar 4 can safely recon-.
mend IL TO those suffering from that disorder. "--.LL Patterson
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-13
REDUCED COTTON ACREAGE.

Interviews with more than half q
hundred Of the most prominent plant
ers In the delta indicate that the acre
age planted in cotton will be smaller
this season than last, despite the fact
that lavish predictions Of q bumper
crop have been made ct frequen6 in-
tetvals since the price Of the staple
went soaring skyward early last fall.
Many of the planters had their
stakes driven for q big crop, but now
on the very W. Of planting season il
has suddenly dawned upon them that
It lie utterly impossible to secure labor
with which to put the seed to cultivate
and gather the crop. Nine out Of ten
report labor a being at least 20 per
cent short Of last year.
On some of the finest plantations in
the delta the supply Of labor Is little
more than half sufficient to properly
cultivate the open land in cotton.
Corn can be worked with less labor
and 3 number Of planters who bad
planned for a bumper cotton crop
have suddenly changed their minds
and will plant largely in corn.
Very little new land has been open
ed and the shortage in labor is chiefly
due to the fact that the negroes T
moving TO the towns and cities. The
planters r now appealing to the
officers in towns to enforce the va
grant laws in the hope Of driving the
negroes back to the plantations, but
many Of them have been engaged on
the railroads and public works, where
they are making more money than
they could on the farm.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-13
ciated as ever.

The champaign Peau de Crepe gown
on the left in my illustration shows an
excellent model for an up-to- date silk
gown, and is suitable for many coca
sions.
And suitable dressing for various
occasions, while growing more aud
morea fine art and the silk frock, while
an important item Of the wardrobe, is
not the most important,
Let the woman Of moderate means
look to it that she makes 8 judicious
selection Of her gown for general wear
and travelling. Leaving out the ques-
ton Of the severe mannish walking
costumes, and the other extreme the
very dressy coat and skirt. nearly all
Of the Spring costumes for practical
wear are made in shirtwaist suits, and
with a long coat that can be worn or
carried at pleasure.
The full length coat l have depicted
for you is n of a Datty mixed wool
Of medium weight. Priestly craven
cited. and thus made rainproof, with
out altering the appearance or nature
Of the cloth, this model is suitable for
rain or sunshine, walking or travel.
ling, and is the college girls favorite.
With such a costume, q very simple
hat, and all the little accessories
dainty, q woman OF girl may rest as
sured that she is suitably dressed for q
morning walk or a long journey.
In travelling nothing can be more
refreshing than q few drops OF some
favorite scent, which is used more and
more for hygienic reasons as well as
for a pleasant luxury.
From the earliest times fragrant
scents have been the certain accom-
paniment Of luxury and refinement.
Many women affect n scent that Is
peculiarly their own, and By means OF
the saehets within their w%ardrobes
and personal belongings, suggest a
dainty, but scarcely dednable exhala-
ton Of characteristic fragrance. Until
recently the Parma violet vas the
most widely sold scent, but with the
great vogue OF everything Oriental
comes the clinging redolenoe Of Van
tines sandalwood, so greatly loved ID
the zenanas Of India.
MARTAE MARINE.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-13
.,coLuMRus ERAun.n

That was a scathing article on
Christopher Columbus by the first sec
rotary of the American embassy in
Paris. We did not realize that our
discoverer was SO great q villain and
fraud. Surely the sun do move when,
after more than 400 years, We make
accurate acquaintance Of Christobal
Colon, or Cristofero Colombo. 1t re-
minds me Of a story, says the New
York Press. A British nobleman,
travelling across the Continent with
valet. Both greatly impressed BY the
immensely Of the country. Saw Chic
ago, Kansas City, Denver, then struck
out into the Far West. The train
was delayed at a small station, and the
passengers got out to stretch their
legs, among them his lordship and
James. The valet was in q brown
study. "What's the matter?v asked
his master. 81 was thinking, nv
lord" said James, 'that Columbus
didn't do such a big thing when Q dis
covered this 'ere country, halter ais
said and done. 'Ow could e 'elp it?n
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-13

Mr.. Gus Cunningham spent Sunday
in Okolona.
Mrs. Mat Hill has returned from a
visit to Jackson.
Nj. Jessie Allen lie on a visit to
Memphis prospecting.
Miss Mary Peden, Of Houlka, was a
visitor in the city last week.
Miss Inez Moore is a visitor In town
the guest of Mrs. Dan Shell.
Miss Alice Duke is visiting in Matt
son the guest of Mrs. Sue Duke.
Miss Ida Smith, of Tupelo, was the
Sunday guest Of Miss Mabel Foster.
Mr.. H. w. Dawson went up to Mem
phis Sunday to be gone some time.
Miss Willie Pitchard, of Tibbee, is
the guest of her sister Mrs. J. L. Jones.
Miss Mollle slmmington, of Shannon
was the guest of Mrs. Scale last week.
Miss May Cowan is a visitor iu the
city enroute to Memphis and Vicks-
burg.
Miss T. Lyons has returned from
Memphis and is spending q few days
with Miss Julia Smith.
Miss Sue Ella Haley, who is teach.
ing music in Verona, visited her
parents here last Sunday.
Know q good thing when you see 1t.
Buy pure, fresh candy. Only is cents
per pound at the @. G. O. Handy Kit
chen. Handy Jim makes daily.
A very interesting game Of Baskets
ball was enjoyed Monday afternoon
between the Chickasaws and Choctaws
the victory being with the former.
The okOlona Chapter U. D. c. will
meet with Mrs. z. T. Harper, Friday
evening, at $3.50 O'Clock. A large
attendance is earnestly desired as
there is important business to trans
act.
The Okolons millinery stores are
making the finest display this year
they have aver spread before the
ladiess Of Ohickasaw county, and the
crusty, close listed benedict grits his
teeth as ne wends his way by the daz-
cling show.
When you finish reading your home
paper wrap it up and send 1t to some
friend in another state who may be
induced BY reading to see what advan-
tages Okolo1a possesses and thus eth
or add himself to our population or
invest his capital in Our county.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-13
ThIs is The deHehtfuI oea-on

This L the delightful SESSION Of the
year when the head Of the family Il
content 10 seat himself upon the COR
ner Of the wood box and eat be maa-
ger breakfast from q board laid over
the top Of the -four barrel He is not
invited back 70 dinner, bat given TO
understand that house cleaning is on.
He sleeps upon the floor, aud as be
rstires to bis humble pallet, steps up
on the business end OF a tack, that is
performing the circus act By standing
on It's head. When be wishes 10 light
= lamp, he nnds the match safe full Of
hairpins, and 70 on TO the end Of the
list Of matrimonial tr~ibulatlons. But
it is surer sign Of Spring than the CHR
ping Of the birds or shoat
Mr.. Jim Owens has again opened a
Candy Kitchen next door to Davis
drug store. II you want the best and
purest candy you aver tasted, try his.
You ell know him and know that he lie
Of patronage and an adept at
his trade.
A stranger was heard TO remark the
other day that Okolona had more
young ladies than any other
city in the state. We always knew
that.
Misses Mary Peel Gum and May
Carlisle are charming visitors in the
city, guests Of Miss Frances Abbott.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-13
RAo-TIME ROT.
BY EBA NETS.

Some men do not marry because
they do not approve of divorce.
A dollar goes farther now than it
itused to and considerable quicker.
The favorite grounds Of divorce are
those states in which the law is lax.
70
Try talking yourself to sleep and you
may then have pity on other people.
@
A man calls his wife bis better half
when In truth she is the whole thing.
It Is rather strange that so many
people who have no object in life per
sist in living.
Some girls take to music not because
they have talent, but because they
have lovely arms.
No woman likes a song without
words. She doesn't like anything
without words in fact.
@
A shabby coat is no disgrace but it is
a great impeachment to the successful
negotiation Of a small loan.
1t is strangel A woman who claims
to have 8 mind Of her own takes every
opportunity to give everybody a piece
Of it.
There are people and there are
things in this world. They are hard to
tell apart sometimes until You put
them to the test.
Some folks in this world are 30 in
significantly built in mind and body
that they have to keep up 3 continual
howl at their superiors to ler people
know they are living.
@
II people would stop suddenly some
evening telling what they know about
other people and tell what they know
about themselves, whats stir-up there
would be in modern society.
@
Newspapers may be excellent but
they can't give people brains. Until
Gabriel shall stand with one foot upon
the sec, and n foot upon the land
and with his golden trumpet proclaim
that time shall be no more, there viii
always be somebody to eat toadstools,
blow in the muzzle OF guns, gossip
and find fault.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-13

Commodore Nicholson OF the U. S.
Navy.
Commodore Somerville Nicholson, Of
the United States Navy in q letter from
1887 r Street, Northwest, Washington,
d. c., says:
"Your Peruna has been and is now
used by so many Of my friends and
acquaintances-as q sure cure for catarrh
that / am convinced OF its curative
qualities and I unhesitatingly recon-
mend it to all persons suffering from
that complaint."-S. Nicholson.
U. S. Minister to Guatemala.
DIR. w. Godfrey Hunter, U. S. Minister
to Guatemala, and ex-member of Con-
gress from Kentucky, in a letter from
WASHINGTON, ID. c., writes;
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-13

Some men do not marry because
they do not approve of divorce.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-13

Il am fully satisfied that your Peruna
is an e~ficacious remedy for catarrh, as I
and many Of my friends have been
benefited by its use."-w. G. Hunter,
M. D.
Well known men Of dignity and promfl
nence In the United States endorse and
recommend Peruna for catarrh.
II you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving .
full statement of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman sanitarium, Columbus.
Ohio.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-13

]. @. Whiteside our hustling real
estate agentreturned last week from an
extensive business trip through Texas.
He comes back very enthusiastic over
that great state, bringing with him
several samples of their products.
Oats and corn out there are waist high
aud cotton about fourteen inches high.
Yet he sticks to "Ole Mississippi" as
the banner state Of al.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-13
And Local

Down by the river,
In de bright sunshine,
Big Catfish
Run away wild my lilel
o, Mister Catfish.
Whsr is you gwine?
En- l amt eat none seDce mawnin'l
Down by the river
De win, blow free,
Big Alligator
Want ter swaller mel
o, Mister Gator,
Kin you climb ais tree9
You AIT eat none sence mawnin'l
Atlantic Constitution.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-13
Manted.

Trustworthy lady or gentleman tt
manage business IL this county aud ad
joining territory for we'll and favorabl,
known house Of solid financial stand
ing. $1,000 stright cash salary and ex-
penses, paid each Monday by check d.
rect from headquarters. Expense
money advanced position permanent.
Address manager, $40 Monon BID,
Chicago, I'll.