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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
THE OLD PERCUSSION CAP.
Has Been Improved Out of Existence -Only Found i'm Museum
 Collections.

What do you want7 A box of caps? Percussion caps? Bless my soul, young man; I haven't seen box in years. I had almost forgotten there ever existed such a thing as porous sion cap"
 The speaker was an oldtime gun dealer in Broadway. A youth had en- tered the store to buy box of caps, says the New York Times
 What kind of gun have you?" he said. "An old-fashioned, double-bar- rel, muzzle-loading, steel-twist, choke bored shotgun. Of course. Well, they are pretty scarce now, except in mu- seums and private collections. And what curiosities they are, to be sure.
 'The boy who got one of them as 8 hand-me-down from his father or elder brother, or from his pet uncle, always had his pockets full of caps and tubes, or nipples, as some called the parts on which the caps were fit ted. He always carried along a few pins to pick burnt powder out of the nipples, so that the Illuminating pow der in the cap could ignite the explo- sive within the breech. Well. we'll! It carries me back to think of my old gunx
 'Yercussion caps? The making of them is practically dead industry. It was invented out of existence. Of course there are caps still, but they form a part of the center-fire cartridge used in breech-loading arms. We call them primers also. At one time making percussion caps was a tremen- dous business. I do not remember much about the manufacture in the United States, as I came here from England, but when was a boy in the old country half a century ago the to- tai output for sporting guns in Europe alone amounted to 1,5O0, 900. 900 caps a year. They were made of copper, of which metal the consumption was over 100000 pounds annually
 "My father was interested in the business of making these caps. The process was quite simple. The blanks were punched out of thin rolled cop per in the form of cross, with short equal arms, or with only three arms, and having been "annea1ed were pressed into caps by means of dies, WulCu IOluOu up IAS dfLuS dIu 'uullcQ them into short tube. The central part of the blank formed the top of the cap, which sustained the blow of the hammer. The inner bottom of the tube, or cap, was touched with a so- lution of gum, or glue, upon which the Illuminating powder was dropped. All that did not stick was blown or shaken out, and that which remained was covered with a small wad of pa- per or other material. which in turn was vanished to render 1t waterproof
 Billions and billions of caps were made for the armies of the world, and the machinery was very ingenious, especially that at the great Woolwich arsenal. And just to think-the day of such caps is ended! It is hard to realize that an article once in so great demand has been improved out of ek- istence." .5,..... <, .., |
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
One Cent.

word pays for an adv for one day in our .'penny-a-word" column. 1t costs only 25 cents for three days. and q handsome bound book Is given to every advertiser to the amount of 25 cents or more.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
London in Moscow,

The continued activity with which the searching of refuse heaps in quest of treasure is being prosecuted makes it interesting to remem Der that the sift- CTS and sorters of London were once wealthy and organized. A case is on rec ord of one woman who in eight years was able to build house property out of the profits of her grubbing and glean- ing. It seems scarcely credible that Moscow is built upon London rubbish. Such, however, Is the case. An enor- nous heap of refuse at the Battle bridge end of what is now Caledonia road, which was "the grand center of dustmen, scavengers, horse and dog dealers, knackermen, brickmakers, and other low but necessary professional ists," had lain in that position since the great fire. After the destruction of Moscow upon the visit of Napoleon, the Russians, by some means, came to hear of this dust heap. They bought it, bricks, bones, rubbish and all, shipped 1t off to Moscow, and upon 1t founded the resurrected city which travellers know to-day.-St. James Gazette.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07

n~aH1m Bev wfHI CRme From Mecca.
 ST. LOUIS, March H7.--It is stated by Alexander Konta, son-in-law of the late William J. Lemp, who has just return ed from Jerusalem, that KeaEim Bey governor of Jerusalem and Palestine has promised to come to the worlds fair. Keszim Bey is the son of the gov ernor of aS~a- Agohammedan city of Mec- 4a>
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07

Meat Eating Causes Appendicitis.
 In recent discussion at the Acad- emy of Medicine, Paris, Lucas Cham pionere said that every day more con- firmation was forthcoming of the. idea that it was the abuse of a meat diet which was the principal cause of appen- dicitis. In those countries where the natives eat very little meat, as in Brit tany, appendicitis Is very rare. In Eng land and the United States, where & great deal of meat is eaten, appen- dicitis is four times more common than in Paris.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
A GOOD HORSE

attached to an Up-t0-date carriage, and your wife, who needs an outing. besidd you, will :. ake you feel good and maI Uave doctors bills. If not married takd somebody's daughter whom you knoyd you would like for a wife. Go to
 LOUCKS STABLES.
 ASPIRING STREET PHONE so5-g
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
Murderer Called up the Police.

IORKVILLE, H., March 7.-Stand- ing over the body of his victim, Carl Nylen coolly called up the sheriff on the telephone and confessed to having murdered George Pearce, wealthy farmer. The murderer is now in the Kendall county jail. Nylen had been acting as Pearce's housekeeper for some time past Jealousy is believed to have been the cause of the crime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
ChancelIor of Legation Held

CITY or MEXICO, March F. Charles Laroussie, the fugitive chancel- Tor of the French legation, charged with having embedded nearly $10,0OO, has been brought here from Salina Cruz. He has confessed his crime, but has asked for pardon and chance to make 9ooa Nhs 6s&alcation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
FREE LESSONS
Art Embroidering

There will be four classes daily, as follows:
 Morning classes, 9 to 1O:30, 1o:so to 12.
 Afternoon classes, 2 to 3:3O, 3:30 to 5. f.%,
 Glasses are now being formed at our art department, and judging from the experiences of MT Nagahama's pre- vious visits, we would advise choosing a class as early as possible to avoid being disappointed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
TIME TABLE.
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

r.- HIGHLAND D1v'~lON.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at TOO nnd 2:SS .m.: 12:3S, 8:3O. S:07 P. ms
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta 6on from Boston, Hartford and way stations at S:05. i1 40 a. m.: 1:4o. 6:2O and 7:3S D. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York. Fishkili Landing. Dan bury and way stations at ss13 a: n and 1:5o and 6:24 D. m
 Fra5ns arrive at Meadow. street sta fion from New York. Fishkill Landing. Danburv and way stations at 8:3e a. m.; 12.34 and s:O4 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at S:3O, 10O5 a. tm.; 200. 5:O5 ard TOO D. m.
 Arrive nt Meadow street station at 0:50, n 80 a. m.; 4 50, 6:50 and $50 p. m.
 NAUGATUCK DIVISION.
 Trains leave Bank street station fof New York. Bridgeport. New Haven and other places south at 8:35. 7:Sh 1o:52 a. m.; TAO, 3:05. 4:40. 6:15 and eO0 p. m.
 from New. York Bridgeport, New Fla. r.r and way stations nt 7.1A o:2a COX 1o.5s a. m.: 1:24.< $40, 5:oO. 6:3O GAS. s:4a D. m.; 12:s9 a. m. . r,ra;rs leave Rank street station ro. winsted and way stations at a:o5 1o:5e a. m.: 3:41. 5:22 (WatervilIe on. Iv,. s:4s and S:4s D. m. Trains arrive at Bank street station rom wirsted and way stations nt c:35 v: 7:55. 1O:52 a. m.: 3:O5. 5:47 fwater. yillel s:15 D. m.
 Trains leave Bank street station for Watertown and way stations at GAR BPS, 11s03 a. m; 1:so, 3:t5 5:10. e:12. 6:53. S:53 and 11:20 D. m. \ Trains arrive at Bank street station rrnrns watertown and way sta+ions o+ $40. TAT. 10:31 q. m.; 100, 2:5s, 4.30 E.52 6:lS. 7:45, 11:16 D. n
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 r.enve Bank strees a.Ion for Nov. York Bridgeport and Nav Hn~c>t B 7:O5, $50 a. m.; 1:30, 5:1o and 500 D
 Arrive at Rank street stat,or p.o, New York, Rridrenort and Vow uos at e:33 q. IT,: 1:13. 7:5o 9.25 T. In.
 Leave bank street station for Water town and way stations at 9:52 a m Ut1U 6-O'p I. HI. q. a.#,.
 Arrive at Bank ~freet station Yr,r~ Watertown and way stations ar. ,i:6s a. M. and 4sss n rn
 MERTDEN BRANCH
 Trains leave Dublin street station ro' Middletown and way stations at 9:o5 6 m. and 6:15 ?. m. -.s.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street statiol from Middletown and way stations as 7:50 a. n. and 3:5s D. m.
 Trains Yeaye Dublin s@reet StatIn for New Haven by way of Cheshire a 700, S:43, II 10 a. m.. 1:5O, 4:O1 D. IT.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street st, tion from New Haven by way O Cheshire at 9:33 a. m; :05. S:2c. s.1fr 1:45 D. m *N-N ..N I&
 SUNDAY TRAINS. 70
 Leave Dublin street station for N, Haven by way of Cheshire at 7:5O m.: $50 D. m. ..
 Arrive ar Dublin street station frn New Haven by way Of Cheshire
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07

Once again we present an oppol tunity to the lovers of the art of em- broidering to receive FREE INSTRUC- TIONS in this work from the cele- brated Japanese artist, MT c. Naga- hama.
 This is MT Nagahama's third visit to Waterbury, and his skill in impart- ing to his pupils thorough knowledge of this art has ever been the means of eliciting words of commendation and praise from all who have received in- structions by him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
A SPECIAL EXHIBITION OF MIR NAGAHAMA's sKILLFUL WORK

will be held here during his engage ment, to which we invite all who are devotees of the art of embroidering.
 Any further information in connec- tion with this matter will be cheerfully given at our art department.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07

INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN TO ALL ABSOLUTELY FIRED OF CHARGE, the only stipulation being that the pupils buy their piece and silk with which to work at our art counter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
MERTDEN BRANCH.
SUNDAY TRAINS.

Leave Dublin street station for N.. Havep by way of Cheshire at 7:5O m: $50 D. m. ... -
 Arrive ar Dublin street station frt, New Haven hy way of Cheshire a G:5O a. n.; S:5o D. IT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14
LABOR TEMPLE ASSOCIATION.
Directors Elected at Annual Meeting
 Officers Report.

At the annual meeting of the Birming- ham Labor Temple association held Tues day night, the reports of the officers were heard and approved, and new board of directors was elected.
 President P. II. Moore and Secretary Treasurer W. F. Mccartney both made reports which showed the association to be in excellent condition, and they were complimented on their efforts
 A proposition was submitted from the owners of the building that the associa- tion be relieved of the first floor, and this was accepted. The building now occu- pied is that formerly used for the tempo rary headquarters of the city while the city hall was being completed. The prop osition was accepted.
 The directors were elected as follows W. r. Mccartney, D. U. Williams, P. H Moore, F. X. Waldhorst and T. W. Hall MT. Waldhorst was afterwards elected chairman of the board. D. U. Williams vice chairman, and w. F. Mccartney sec retary and treasurer, with control of tho building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14
CAPTAIN CROOK A CANDIDATE. Friends Are Urging Him for Re-eIec
 ton to the Board or Revenue.

Prominent among the candidates for board of revenue is Capt II. w. Crook of Bessemer, whose friends are strongly urging him for reelection. Captain Crook has been a member of the board since it's organization, having been at first appoint ed by the governor. At the following cleo tion he was elected by a large majority. Since being q member of the board. Cap tain Crook has been of great service to the county and by his judicious actions and advice has saved the people thousands of dollars.
 Captain Crook is a resident of Bessemer and has lived in that city since it's birth. He has been one of the most prominent figures in the upbuilding of Jefferson county, and there is probably not a man in the county better known. Captain Crook nas always been staunch demo crat and while he has aspired to but few offices. his friends say his meritorious service entities him to whatever he may seek. He is a Confederate veteran and Is over co years of age. Captain Crooks friends are very active in his behalf. and they feel confident that he will be elected by a large majority. @s-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14

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 HemorrhoIds, varicocele, Hernia and vcnereaI diseases Of every nsne, nar
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 In every case.
 Our equipment. consisting of well-stocha cd prescription department x-Ray. vio' let Ray, Static and Galvano-Faradic aps paratus. 6uper-Heated Air. Arc Light Cabinet, Eureka Nebulizer and Ozone Inhalation for nose, throat and lungs. and . thoroughly equipped Surgical Depart ment, modern and up-to-date in every par ticular. give us a prestige over all con- petitors in Alabama in our special itnl of practice.
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 The Birmingham News: Both Drs. O. 1T. and Byron Dozier are reliable and ex- perienced physicians and surgeons. who deserve the great success which has been and is theirs.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14
Precip-
Station.
STOLEN GOODS RECOVERED.
Neuro Arrested Who Was Trying to
 Pawn Clothing and Jewelry.

Policeman Penn arrested George Will Hams, alias Henry Perkins, negro for attempting to pawn some clothing and a small ring yesterday
 In a grip Perkins had there were eleven pairs of trousers, three coats and vests, five opal and pearl rings, four harps, three watches, five razors and a large box of needles and safety pins.
 The negro finally said after much ques- tioning that he had obtained the goods at Gate City. He also admitted that he had been in Virginia in the past few days. The stuff was stolen from the Stomaga Coke and Coal company of Stomaga, Va, and it bears the special label of that com pany.
 The police have written the company
 They think that the commissary was robbed and that this negro has his share of the spells. Perkins admits having served 10 years in the mines around Bir- mingham for grand larceny. He was sent up from Bibb county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14
INJURED ON TRAIN.
Negro Threw Brick Through Car Win.
 dow, Injuring R. H. Drake.

R. H. Drake of Crawford. Ga. was slightly injured Tuesday morning while coming into Birmingham on the early Southern train from Atlanta His injuries are painful but not serious
 It seems that just after passing Talla- poosa a negro threw brick through the car window. piece of broken glass struck Drake in the eye and made very painful injury. His face was also slightly cut by the glass.
 The conductor telegraphed ahead for physicians, and Dr. B. G. Copeland, the physician of the Southern and two others met the train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14
DEFECTIVE FLUE.
Fire Damages J. A. Counts Residence
 on Avenue c.

A defective fiue caused a fire which damaged the residence of J. A. Counts on Avenue c between Twenty-fourth and Twenty fifth streets yesterday morning about S:45 o'clock.
 The total loss was something over $4Oo. about 800 of which was on the house and the balance on the contents. The house was fully covered by insurance, but there was none on the contents. The fire had gained considerable headway before 1t was discovered. but it was quickly under control after the department arrived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14
Weather Conditions.

Birmingham, Wednesday, January 13.
 The storm yesterday over Northern Louisiana appears over Ohio this morning, It has caused precipitation in the form of rain or snow over nearly all the coun- try east of the Mississippi river. On its eastern side and extending from Florida to New England, there is an area of much warmer weather while on its western side and including nearly all the Missis- sippi valley there is region of lower temperature. the line of freezing weather reaching as far south as middle Tennes- see and Arkansas. This decrease In tenn perature Is attended by a rising barometer over the Rocky mountains and the region generally west of the Mississippi river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were is- sued yesterday: S. A. Young and Miss Hattie May Taylor. Ayondale; William Benjamin Hosey and Miss Mamie Frances Wood. Bessemer; Frank Hammer of Gull man to Miss Maria Schmidt of Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Board Of Revenue, subject to the ac- ton of the democratic primary.
 HUGH M MGEEyER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14
THE WEATHER.

Washington, January 1s.-Following is the weather forecast for Alabama; Fair Thursday and Friday; light west winds, becoming variable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14
STATE AND COUNTY
 LICENSES ARE DUE
UNLESS CORPORATION PAY UP BEFORE JANUARY t5 A LARGE NUMBER OF THEM WILL HAVE TO PAY THE PENALTY.

Unless the several corporations doing business in Jefferson county get ener- getic and pay their state and county license fees before the 18th of this month the back-tax commissioners will profit to a considerable extent thereby
 Judge Stiles says the corporations, and individuals engaged in business, are more delinquent this year in paying their license fees than usual. Of course many of them have paid up, but there are scores of them who are still letting the days slip by without apparent knowledge of the penalty.
 January 10 Is the last day on which these taxes can be paid. and Judge Stiles is anxious that all corporations and others engaged in business be fully notified of the time in which a penalty can be es- capped.
 Foreign corporations doing business in Alabama are required to pay to the state and county one-tenth of one percent of the capital employed in this state as A state and county license fee. One-half of this amount goes to the county.
 Corporations organized in this county are required to pay according to the regu- lar license schedule. This schedule pro- vides that corporations with a capital stock under 310,0O0 are required to pay $10; over S10.OO0 and less than s25.oo0, sl5; more than $25,0o0 and less than s5o.oOo. $25; more than S50,o00 and less than s100, 900. $50; more than $10O0p0 and less than s200,- 900, s75 more than $200,000 and less than $S0o,000, $125; more than s3Oooo0 and less than s4o0.ooO s17O; more than s4Oo,ooo and less than s5OO,oo0 $2OO; more than s5o0,0Ot and less than M,OOoooo, $500; over s1,oOo,oOo, $500.
 lespie, have been operating the plant for the creditors and depend mainly on the Anniston plant, where they have assem- bled over $4O0,0OO worth of material and have contracts to build 1000 cars.
 The receivers now have the material and the orders but no place to build the cars. for the Memphis and Lenoir plants are closed down and the GadBden plant is too small to carry out the contract, while to move the material on hand at Anniston would cost the receivers over $100.000 for freight charges alone. There Is one thing the public can rely on and that is that 1 Captain Elliott will operate the Anniston plant and the receivers will have to for 1 felt their contracts or get time in which to build a wheel foundry and rolling mill.
 W. M. MEEKS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14
FemlnaIa for Women.

Feminala is a prescription of an emil nent physician for all diseases peculiar to women. It is good for all feminine ills and absolutely best for most of them. Druggists now sell and guarantee r..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14

The Age-Heraid is authorized to an- nounce W. R. Burton a candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14

I hereby announce myself candidate for reelection to Board of Revenue. sub ject to the action of the democratic pri- mary. H. W. CROOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14

hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue. subject to tha action of the democratic primary.
 ID. A. HEBMICH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation as re- ported by the weather bureau for select ed southern stations during 24 hours end ing a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14

I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection to the Board of Revenue subject to the action of the Democratic party. ]. K. P. LAIRD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14

Call Gaudin Company, Phone No. l3. Best Ambu- lance service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Eor Board of Revenue.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an. nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action Of democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14
Confirmed in Aslhlston.

Gadsden. January 13.-(Special )-Your correspondent can state as a positive fact that Captain J. M. Elliott. Jr.. of Gads- den. has purchased from the owners in England the splendid car works plant in Anniston paying for 1t s600,O0 and he Is today the owner of the Anniston plant. the main dependence of the Southern Car and Foundry company.
 The receivers of the Southern Car and Foundry company, Messrs. Bush and GIL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14
Eor superIntendent of Education.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Superintendent of Education of Jeff ferson county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. P M. M'NEIL.
 I. W. McAdory is candidate for county superintendent of education, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
John DrlscoII.

John Driscol1, a miner about 56 years old, died suddenly yesterday morning at his residence in Sayreton. Heart failure was the cause of his death The remains were carried to Green & Co.'s undertak- ing establishment, and they will be sent to Helena this afternoon at $40 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-14

Alabama Brewing Go.
 .'Bohemian Beer. -