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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
AT THE I'M. c. A.

Notwithstanding the bitter cold weathe last night a very appreciative audience listened with great interest to the lecture of Dr. B. H. Sholl in the Young Mems Christian association parlors. His subject was entitled "Some Things Young Men Should Know,p aud was most beneficial one, as well as deeply interesting. Alter he had talked for over an hour and ex- plained most explicitly every point in his lecture, he suggested that any one desiring to ask questions could do so. Several were put and explained, which lent more interest to the subject so very necessary for young men to know
 Yesterday afternoon the ladies' auxililry held a meeting ,whioh was largely attended, {, and most delightful programme was ar ranged for the New Years reception !, to be held Tuesday night, to which invitations have been issued.
 Tonight the boys will give their enter tainment, and very nice programme has been arranged, part of which is as fol- lows. Reading by Miss Georgia Arlington, ', singing by Imperial quartette, mandolin and guitar duet by Messrs. James and Austin Strong, after which refreshments will be served.
 lecture to the young men, his subject be- ing "The Trial Balance.'' Mir. Mohns is splendid lecturer, and the subject will n o doubt be handled most Interestingly by him.
 Dr. Sholl's lecture ended the series of lectures that have continued for several weeks, and which have proven very ben = efical to all. Another course will most likely be commenced soon.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
An Ordinance,

To further prescribe and fix licenses for the vacations, calling and businesses in Blrming- ham. Ala, for the year 1895. Clothes cleaning establishments or
 agents TOT, each. .......................$10 % Millinery establishments, each.......... 15 % Mills. each person or firm, operating
 corn or flour mill. ill.................. ...... 25 % Music, bands or playing for pay, per
 annum ....,....... ..-..-.....--.... 25 % A fee of $1. % shall be charged for issuing each license, which shall be paid into tLe city treasury.
 Sec 3. Be 1t further ordained, That in case the license on any of the foregoing oceupa- tions be taken out after the 1st nay of July only one-half the license shall be charged and collected.
 Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corpora ton, or agent of a firm or corporation, to en- gage In any of the aforesaid businesses or voca- lions in the city of Birmingham during the year 1895 without having first procured license therefor, and any yiolati on of this ordinance shall be punishable by fine of not less than $5 nor more than $100 for each offense, and by imprisonment for not longer than thirty days, one or both at the discretion of the re- corder trying the same. and each day shall constitute separate offense.
 Adopted December 26, 1894.
 J. A. vANHoosE. Mayor. D. R. DUNLAP, City Clerk.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
WHY IT WAS UNFINISHED. ..'
She Explained the Delay, and It Was Made
 Right.

hlRnbs
 Both were young, and she was. fair. He had been calling on her seven even ings and one afternoon week for six months. Still nothing was settled, al- though he was in the habit of lingering before jewellers show windows and asking every young married man of his acquaintance if it really did not cost as much to keep one as two. As for her, she was spending 16 hours a day over the embroidering of table linen, which, instead of dedicating to the family use, she carefully locked away as soon as finished. Meanwhile the sister next in succession was olamoring for the rever- sion of the parlor, and the younger brothers sat in the seat of the seornful.
 One evening he noticed an unusual abstraction in her manner.
 You are not offended with me?'' he asked ''I know I didn't get here until 12 minutes past 8, but the car stopped in the tunnel and"-
 "Offended? Not at all, and she gazed dreamily into the fire.
 Perhaps you are i'll, then. You know you had lost pound and half last time we were weighed, and you haven't eaten all the candy brought yet. You must be very careful of your health.
 The absent gaze wandered over his head. ''I am quite well thank you, only little thoughtful. Tho serious problems of life must sometimes present themselves to one's mind. :"
 fsVOr1 oan,t 1oci1a VII baf bor ff, hava jacket or cape? Or is it whether to have your photographs profile or three- quarter face?"
 Nothing so frivolousl This is really something important. "
 "You-you don't think of parting your hair, do you? Or is it possible that you contemplate entering con- vent?''
 "No mol I can't tell you what it is. butt
 q see it now-I see it alll' he burst forth. "You are expecting that Miller fellow. Well, I will say good evening, I would not interfere with such de- hghtful visit. D 'I don't see why you say that Mil Ter. think him charming fellow. " "So does he. Good evening, Miss Daisy" 'I-why, what is your hurry?" You said that you expected Miller and"- "Why, I said nothing of the kindl He is calling on Julia this evening. saw his shadow on the blind. No one else has such absurd ears.
 "Oh, well, Miller is very nice fell lowl But you haven't told mo yet what you are thinking of ''
 "Oh, can never tell youl You will think it silly. You are always laughing at it.
 "Can it be about the embroidered lin en?"
 ''How clever of youl How did you ever guess? But 1 can never, never tell you. .''
 '"Then shall think it joke at my expense insist on knowing D
 'Oh, it's not joke at all. but if you insist''--
 ''I do insist
 ''But MT. Smiffkins, I really can't. Well, if you will know have finish ed embroidering enough of it-well, enough for a--a small family, and now I don't know what initial to put on it, and it naturally makes me rather thoughtful. "
 The next day she took her linen down town and had the letter "S'' stamped on every piece. Chicago Tribune
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
TO AID IN SECURING PEACE.

WAsHINGToN, Dec. 27.-Mr. John w. Foster has been requested by the Chinese goverpmen to go 10 Japan and meet the plenipotentiaries of the former government 10 aid them in their arrangements for peace. He has accepted the invitation and expects to leave Washington within day or two, sailing from Vancouver for Yoko- hama on January z, unless informed of a delay in the departure of the plenipoten- ltaries The Japanese government has been advised of the appointment, and it's min ister in this city has received his orders. Mir. Foster desires to have it understood that he goes to Japan purely in private capacity as an adviser of the Chinese pie h. ipoteutiaries. He has no authority to speak for the government of the United States.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
An Ordinance.

Designating the police officers and policemen or patrolmen of the city of Birmingham and the length of term for which elected.
 Section ] Be it ordained by the mayor and aldermen of Birmingham, That the police force shall consist of chief of police, one night captain and twenty six policemen or patrolmen, and not more than twenty-two shall be in active service, and one Of which shall act as day sergeant.
 Sec. 2. Be 1t further ordained, That the term of office for which the chief of police, police officers and policemen or patroln en shall be elected shall commence on the lst day of January, 1855, and shall end on the last day of February, 1ss5.
 J. A. VANHOOSE, Mayor. D. R. DUNLAP. Clerk.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder Worlds Fair Highest Award.
BIG FOUR ROUTE,

BEST LINE TO THE NORTH AND EAST. All lines from the south make direct con- nections in central union station, Cincin- natl, with through trains of the "Big Four" to Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Columbus, Cleveland, New York and Bos- ton. For full information call on nearest agent or address D. B. MARTIN, Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Agt.,
 E. o. MCCORMICK,
 Passenger Traffic Manager, 12-22-6t Cincinnati, O.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
LATE. BUT PLEASANT.

The Sunday school of tine First Baptist church had it's Christmas tree last night ana quite number of presents were dis tributed. Every member of the Sunday school was given package of candy and fruit, in addition to the presents from
 friends. Owing 10 the dsagreesble weather the exercises were cut short, and after a : song and prayer the gifts were distributed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
Just as Good.

Traveller (to trainboy)-Got any fun ny boolks-Mark Twain or any of the humorists?
 Train Boy-No. sir, but I've got a couple of London papers containing comments on the American elections. Chicago Record.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
Congratulated.

Jackson (meeting Dobson, with whom he was out all night-Hepo, old boy, get home all right?
 Dobson-Yes, but my wife wouldn't speak to me.
 Jackson-Lucky fellow Mine did!- Mount Vernon Echoes.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
FAILED TO SUICIDE.

MACON, Ga., Dec. 27.-Wash Strong and Frank Caruthers, two negroes who were recently convicted of murder in Pulaski county and sent here for safe keeping, tried to take their lives by swallowing working hard, managed to save the men for the gallows. which will claim them on Januqrv H.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
Lucid.

Tommy-Paw, teacher wants us to tell what is the difference between 'speak" and "talk :"
 MT. Figg-Um-lemme see Gen. erally when I get into an argument with your mother she is outspoken and l am outtalked. Indianapolis Journal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
Prevailing.

Nawvice-I don't quite understand football and couldn't follow the game very we'll How can distinguish the defeated team? I mean, what are their colors?
 Freshmanne-Er-b and blue. - Tit-Bits
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
PlaIn Talk.
, fha Cleveland Plaindealer1 l

From the Cleveland Plaindealer1
 "There are hundreds and thousands of people in the large cities and towns who cannot afford to pay the prices de- manoed for the best dairy and cream cry .butters. Oleomargarine is in every respect better and more healthful than country store butter. Give the middle class chance to place on their tables an artificial butter that looks like but ter, that tastes better than most dairy butter tastes, and is absolutely nutri- tious and healthful. Let there be fair ness in this matter, and repeal of all prohibitive laws that work injury and injustice to large number of people," Silver Churn Butterine is prepared by superior methods under careful scien- tific supervision It is sold largely throughout the United States, and fas- tldious housekeepers proclaim it the best table article obtainable.
 Prepared Solely By
 ARMOUR PACKING CO,
 Kansas City, U. S. d. u. CLINTON, AGENT,
 No. 5 N. 2Oth Street.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
12-22-8t

An entirely new departure has been made by the AGE HERALD in our canvassing de- partment. Announcement of this feature is made in another column of this issue, under head of "Agents Wanted for Weekly Age Herald.o The new plan enables us to make an offer to those of our readers who desire to enter the field for us that is extra
 ordinarily liberal. Read the announce meut and, if interested, write for partic- ulars d&W If
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. ACRES! ACRESl ACRESi-The best 10 be had
 40 acre near Avenue and sth street; very cheap.
 12O acres macadamized road miles from court house; sprin gs, dwellings, etc. {; under fence and cultiv alton; will sell part; price 0 suit the times.
 Three To- acre blocks, four 5-acre blocks, two S-acre blocks, on and near Villag creek beyond Jonesviile; $40 and $50 per acre. Seven To- acre blocks near Elyton. 24 acres, 7-room house., etc., near East Lake, very cheap; must sell. S275o-No. l70s 5th avenue. 5Ox19o, fronts south. Groom house, bath, etc. Go look at it at once.
 $165O-77x162, Groom dwelling, water, gas. bath, servants house, etc.. 12th avenue , South High lands, 100 feet east of 10th street. cost $4500: only $l650; $l50 cash; balance years at per cent.
 s. E. THOMPSON 12-9til JanI 2l5 N. 21st Street.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
FATE OF THE OSWALD.

LONDON, Dec. 27.--The washing ashore of n quantity Of wreckage upon the Scotch coast indicates inc loss of the steamer Os- wald with her crew, bound for Cardiff. The wreckage was washed ashore three miles north of Port Logan.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
Full Returns From the Game.
No Use For 1t.

No Use For It. Peddler-That little book on 'How to Preserve the Hair" is key to the entire situation.
 Baldy--I am very sorry, but have not single lock that it would fit. De- troit Free Press.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
TOBACCO SPIT OR SMOKE
 YOUR LIFE AWAY

is the truthful, startling title of book about No-To- Bac, the harmless, guaran- teed tobacco habit cure that braces up nic- otinized nerves, eliminates the nicotine poison, makes weak men gain strength, vigor and manhood. You run no physical or financial risk, as No-To- Bac is sold by Nabers, Morrow & Sinnige under a guar antee to cure or money refunded. Book free. Address Sterling Remedy Co.,, New York or Chicago. 12-25-alt-1 136
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28

For suitable Christmas present buy a nice pipe or box cigars from J. Sundheim- er's, 219 Nineteenth street. 12-2-1m
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
The Worlds Fair Tests showed no baking powder SO pure or so great in Ieav- ening power as the Royal
COLD WEATHER

Wards coal yard is prepared to furnish you with Carbon Hill or Galloway coal on short notice. Buy your coal from them once and you will have re,son to become q kindling wood on hand. Teiephon- 4S7.
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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28

Have you read the AGE-HERALD's call for weekly agents? You should. It will surprise you to find out how much good money there is to be made. Read the an- nouncement and write for particulars.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
Hire of Convicts.

CEALED Iroposais win be received by the O Commissioners Court of Jefferson county up 10 12 m. December 27th, 1894. for hire oi tonvicts of Jefferson county for one or twd years. The Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids. del6 1Ut
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
MISCELLANEOUS.

MISCELLANEOUS.
 I OST-On 18th street, between 2d and Sth IL avenues, pair gold spectacles. Liberal reward paid for same if lett at Age Herald of- flee. de2l tf THE LOOSELY CYCLE COMPANY-WiH l buy, sell or repair your old wheel. We are headquarters for cycle sundries and fittings. 18th street, Birmingham, Ala. 12-15-tf MONEY TO LOAN-On furniture, without al moval, from $10 up. s. R. Searle, 17th street, between 1st and 2d avenues. my2-3m
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED. 
 A GENTS wanted or salesman desiring side h line to take orders by sample; staple seller; easily carried. We pay expenses and salary or commission and furnish samples on application. Address Lock Box 125, New York City. 1jy6 su we fri 1y
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28

FOR SALE-New, high grade, standard make T bicycle This wheel has never been used and can be bought for less than manufacturers S price. Call at Age Herald office. oc30 tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
CHEAP COLUMN.

IVANTED-Lady clerk who has had some w experience in office work. One who lives with her parents pr eferred. Address Clerk, this office. deZ1-3t
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-28
FOR RENT.
FOR SALE.

 EOR SALE-A well established retail dry I goods business, making clear profit of $500o yearly over and above all expenses. This statement will be proven or no sale. Reason for selling, parties are going out of business. Address this office, V. Y. N. 12-9-1m
The evening world., 1894-06-06
LAY IN WAIT FOR BACHRACH.
Mrs. Taylor Threatened Her Son.
in-Law in Court.
He Had Sued Hts Wife for
Separation.

There was an exciting scene in the
Special Term Of the Superior Court and
the corridor just outside to-day as a re-
suit OF the trial of the action of Henry
b. Bachrach for a separation from Eliza
beth X. Bach, ach, which came up before
Judge Dugro this morning.
Mr.. Bachrach claimed that his trouble
with his wife was principally due to the
influence of her parents.
Judge Dugro decided to allow the de-
cree, but adjourned the case for a
week to allow the lawyers to agree, II
possible, on the amount Mr.. Bachrach
child.
At the conclusion of the hearing Mrs.
Taylor, Mrs. Bachrach's mother, jumped
-pB uIoIJ p9lusA5Id sBM ma 'ls5I ISQ OF
dressing the Judge by the defendants
attorney.
ROOM" said Mrs. Taylor to her son-in-
law. Meanwhile Mrs. Bachrach was sob
bling so she could be heard all over the
courtroom.
1t required the combined efforts OF her
daughters attorney and a court officer
to induce Mrs. Taylor to leave the build
Ing, but she waited outside the southern
entrance to the Courthouse for the APP
pearance OF Mr. Bachrach.
Mr.. Bachrach. who came down In the
elevator with his attorney, Louis Steck-
caught a glimpse OF him n left the
building by an opposite door, and left his
counsel to face the infuriated woman
alone.
The evening world., 1894-06-06
MRS. MARTELLS'S BURGLARS.
Police Search VRinly, but II Was
u Terrible Experience.

When Mrs. Martells discovered things
that led her to believe her home, at 40
East F~orty-first street. was infested by
burglars last night. she did not hunt
them up and hold them until the police
came. That Is the latest way of deal
ing with the knights Of the Jimmy, but
Mrs. Martells was too scared to think
or II. She felt sure that the next mo-
ment n determined robber would roughly
put a chloroform-soaked handkerchief to
her n~ostrils. and that all would be over.
There was the rear window on the first
noor wide opeh, and an odor, or a mys-
terious silence. or something, said Bur
awful. and Mrs. Martells would have
screamed II she could have lone so. She
found her way to the street somehow,
and startled Patrolmen Thomas Rev
noids and Rudolph Weise, noted burglar
experts, by wildly announcing the facts
In the case.
An Investigation OF the premises fol-
lowed, Mrs. Martells wisely allowing the
policemen to take the first chance OF
being slaughtered. No burglars were
found; In, fact, the experts gave 1t as
their opinion that II burglars thought OF
cracking" the place they had not then
left the Bowery to do the job. Never
theless, Mrs. Martells did not sleep last
night. and she knows she had a narrow
escape.
The evening world., 1894-06-06
FACTS
Mr.. \. R. HUMPHREYS
By a Reporter.

Perhaps there is no one better known in
musical circles than Mr.. II. r. Humphries
lie has Justly achieved considerable fame In his
profession and he 8 a man OF extensive informa-
tion IN almost very subject. Having heard
that DR. spreng, the eminent specialist. OF i3
West Twenty second street. whose phenomenal
succets In curing diseases Of the stomach and
liver and oi the nervous system had aroused such
general interest had recently effected most strik-
ing cures In tho family OF Mr.. Humhpries. II
was deemed worth while to interview the latter
gentleman.
Mr.. iiumphries was found at his home. IS
Fast One Hundred and Twenty-ninth street. He
occupies a handsome brown-stone house. artistic
ally furnished with the evident design OF com
fort. Seated in his t~astefuliy decorated parlor
'e cheerfully accorded an interview.
Reporter-Mr. HUMPHREYS. l believe you are
acquainted with Dr. spreng1
Mr. Iiumphries-Indeed I nm. and I have
good reason to be grateful to him as we'll as to
know HIN.
Rcr i presume you became acquainted with
him In his professional tapacity1
Mr.. II Yea. and he saved my son from an
early srave.
Rep.-Are you quite certain that DR.. sprsng
saved your sons iife7
Mr.. I'll am certain. and the proof 10 tho
most positive. While my boy was In college
he and one OF his chums were attacked with the
SAINT dread disease: both had equal chances OF
life. bu' one died. while the other 10 alive and
well to-day.
Rep,-Then you have good reason to be CRATE
ful to Or. spreng.
Mr.. HI have. as through his skill and un-
dring real my son has been spared to be a
comfort u his parents. and. I hope. a blessing
u SnrIaty for he baa tn.t 80. 49, III. .r.ur
The evening world., 1894-06-06
ACCUSES ATHERTON.
The Aberdeen Hotel Proprietor's
Wife Wants q Divorce.
Mrs. Carr, a Guest at The Hosiery,
Named as Correspondent.
A Nuroe Girl Tcstlfics to an Inter-
estlng Incident.


The trial OF the suit OF Mrs. Nancy Is.
Atherton. for absolute divorce from
Georpe + A,her,on nropr,etor Of the
,''s' 'o' p'op''',o' y"
Aberdeen liotel, at Iwenty-hrst street
and Broadway was begun before Judge
nlscboff I'm the Court of Common p,eas
1900 m.n ,,,a. ,,ha +" ,ar,
To-Day. MIS- Athertoh, VINO Is n very
handsome woman OF twenty-eight
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uu't WIZ" " WITS '"r'' WIN poains AT
Mrs A,herto, svoro ,b,, che uas mar
via q, n,na ,ooo am, 49,, a.Sahr, CT.
said she first discovered her husbands
improper conduct with Mrs. Carr on
Naroh q, ,a.,. a., ,,,a ... 49, -.
10, u.' W. ua'S "''t se
'ei' MN an" went 10 i've win her rain
er. DR.. 3. NJ. Hersey, OF bridgeport.
Ella Th,maa n n,rse Dir, forrerIv am
it,, 49,. - - gu
p'oyeu ny the a'her'ohs' s"ore 10 nav
Ing noticed Mr.. Anterior and Mrs. Carr
talking together freouontlv Il, tbs omco
ana 49, ~, A.. ,
anu parlor OF the motel. On March Il,
The evening world., 1894-06-06
NEARLY KILLED HER CHILD.
Crazy Woman Fought Four Men
While Choking Her Dnurhter.

PATTERSON, N. j., June 6.-Three po-
licemen and Dr. Henry d. Withers had an
exciting time Will n female lunatic at /
O'Clock this morning.
AS DR.. Withers was passing the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Nettie Phillis, on Pearl
street. while on his way home from the
hospital. he heard screams coming from
the house.
He rushed In and found Mrs. Phillis
choking her f~our-year-old daughter. who
was lying On the bed.
The child was almost dead.
The woman's aged mother was trying
to fight her off, but owing to her feeble
ness she was unable to do so.
The doctor sent for the police. and II
took the united efforts OF three officers
wagon.
Mrs. Phillis was locked up pending
proceedings to commit here to a luna
tic asylum. DIR. Withers laid that had
he been a minute later the child would
have been choked to death.