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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14
BROWN HAT.

feathers on each side of the front, with knots of ribbon at the back beneath the brim.
 Tan, biscuit and various shades of brown felt will be well worn, and in many cases the hat will take tho exact tone of the gown material and be trimmed to corre- spond with it. The effect of complete costume of this description is always in good taste.
 Sable tails appear on many brown felt hats of the toque and smaller shapes as also on felt bonnets, and astrakhan is well used in millinery.
 Mercury wings of gold, steel and jet arc the fashionable bonnet ornaments of the season. They come in various shapes and with twist of velvet often form the en- tire trimming when the bonnet itself con- sists merely of a small open frame of me tallic embroidery or jet.
 Crepe de chine, mousseline de soie and piece satin are among the trimming ma terials used for winter hats. They are made up into twists, puffs, rosettes and accordian plaited bows.
 Jet or metallic effects enter into nearly every one of this season's millinery pro auctions. Buckles and rings of gold, sil- yer, steel, jet or paste are the most sub- dued expression of the mode, while pins, ornaments, fillets, crowns and entire bon net frames offer a glittering choice to women who like strikingly brilliant head wear.
 The fashionable hat has rosettes or twists of bright color under the brim, or else punches of flowers are arranged there and allowed to rest upon the hair It is becoming style. and therefore likely to re- main in favor for some time. An illus tration is given of hat of tobacco felt, having clusters of rose colored flowers be- meath the brim. It is trimmed with knots of tobacco velvet and ostrich plumes of the same tint. JUDIC CHoLLET.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14
A DELIGHTFUL soIREE.

Prof. T. w. Bush, who has been for the past two or three months engaged in teach- ing the young people of the city the terpsi- chorean art, rendered them a delightful soiree at Erswell's hall last night. The event was commemorative of the closing of his school, and was participated in by a large number of young people. It was a fitting finale to his efforts, and was greatly enjoyed. Professor Bush leaves tomorrow for Knoxville,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

An entirely new departure has been made by the AGE- HERALD in our canvassing de- pertinent. Announcement of this feature is made in another column of this issue, under head of "Agents Wanted for Weekly Age- Herald" The new plan enables us to desire to enter the field for us that is extra ordinarily liberal. Read the announce ment and, if interested, write for partic- ulars. d&wtf
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14
IT IS A GOOD BILL.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-In the senate today MT. Blanchard, democrat, of Louis- jana, introduced bill directing the secre- tary of the treasury to refund to the Citi- zens' bank of Louisiana S257 ,013, the amount alleged to have been exacted of that bank in 1862 by General Butler, com manding the United States troops at New manner taken by General Banks in 1863, and S1 ,242, TIT taken by General Canby in 1866, with interest on each sum at 6 per
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14
FLORENCE HOTEL ARRIVALS.
M. J. WHEELER & CO.,, pRopnIEroRs.

M. J. WHEELER CO.,, PRoPRIETORs.
 J P Smith, Huntsville, Ala; Louis Hos- ter, Bessemer; John D Mosely, Selma; R P Crockett, Nashville; L 0 Owsley, Bos- ton; Sam Dustin, Memphis; Ferguson, |, Louisville; G T Barney, Elkhardt, Ind. i; lanta; w E Rape, A 0 s Ky; E D Mans field, Memphis; James T Ligon, Jr, Pkila- delphia; E D Rosenheim, Baltimore; Bob Barber, Selma; M ] O 'Brien, Chattanooga; T J Hinton, Knoxville; W P Koarney and wife, New York.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14
The .. s. GOV'f Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior 10 aU others.
TERSELY TOLD.

Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture.
 Banister's French calf Cordovan, patent calf and all imported skins S4.50 at T. c. Kings.
 The board of education will hold meet ing tonight, when there will be action taken looking toward the reduction of ex- penseS.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14
A GAY SEASON.
Fashionable Millinery Shows Unique Col-
 nr Cnnn nnhinafinns-AIerc Effects.

Fasbio ionab1e Millinery Shows Unique Col
 or Combinations-Mere Effects.
 Toques are as much worn as ever, and turbans are quite in vogue again, both of these being very suitable to girls of 16 or IF.
 Most of this season s hats have Q decided upward tendency in the brim, particularly in front, and cerise bows and knots of vel vet are much depended on to giyoa touch of color. A felt hat, with much curved brim, has broad (cerise satin bows of rib bon lined with pale pink, the ends of the ribbon passed through long jet buckles. The hat itself is black and has black coque
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14
KILLED THE JUSTICE.

sHELBYvILfE, Ind., Dec. 13.-R. H. Pike county, while trying railroad man, name unknown, for some minor offense, was struck on the head by the prisoner and almost instantly killed. The murderer escaped in the confusion. The sheriff has left in pursuit of the murderer.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14
A SMALL, WRECK.

Yesterday morning about g o'clock three coal cars of a Southern freight train jumped the track near Coalburg, making a small wreck. Work at putting the cars back and clearing the track was begun al once, but it took nearly four hours to &C., complish it. The Commercial Club ex- press from Corona was four hours late. The damage of the wreck was small.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

TRINITY church corporation, New York city, has gross income at present of $500, . 900 year. Of that sum about half goes for the maintenance of the church and it's chapels; s200, ,000 for charity, taxes and general repairs, and the remainder, S100,- GOO, is the available building fund.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14
WANTS JAPANESE HEADS.

LONDON, Dec. 13.-The Times corre- spondsnt in Kobe says: "Further large achievements will leave Hiroshima for the front in few days. It is reported from Shanghai that documents have been found signed by the viceroy of Nanktn offering rewards for Japanese heads.'
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14
Cruelty to Wife Heaters.

They know how to treat wife beaters in Germany The brutal husband has to work all through the week, turn over his wages to his wife pay day and go to jail Saturday night and Sunday. About two weeks of this sort of fun takes all the yyickedness out of fellow.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14
SIGNED THE BILL.
GOVERNOR OATES ENDORSES THE BILL

CREAsINa THE TAX RATE.
 MONTGOMERY, Dec. Ex-Governor Oates today signed the bill increasing the tax rate of the state from to 5h mills. This insures the making up of the deficit in running expenses caused by the premature reduction some years ago. The semi-annual interest on the state's bonds, which falls due In January, had, however, been provided for before this step was fn
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

THE Supreme Court has recently decided that where a convict is injured his em. ployer is liable for damages; that is, if convict hired by a corporation is injured the corporation is liable. This decision is based on the ground that convict is forced to go where he is told to go.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

Col. B. II. RIcHARDsoN of the Colum. bus Enquirer Sun is sending out a hand- some Christmas souvenir of Columbus in the shape of glimpses of his enterprising city. Colonel Richardson may well feel proud of Columbus.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14
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 reason to become Q regular customer. Supply of stove and kindling wood on hand. Telephone 4S7.
 11-29 If
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

MAYOR VANHoosE is to be commended for recommending the first cut to be made An the Mayors salary, and the Board of Aldermen for not objecting. It gives pow er1ul leverage for going down the line.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14
THE MODERN MOTHER

has found that her little ones are improved more by the pleasant laxative, Syrup of Figs, when in need of the laxative effect of a gentle remedy than by any other, and that it is more acceptable to them. Chill dren enjoy it and it benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, Is manufac- tured by the California Fig Syrup company
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

THE St. Louis Post Dispatch, in behalf of good wives who have forgetful husbands, suggests that letter boxes be placed ln street cars, with the words in large letters over each box: "Have you a letter in your pockel?n The suggestion is approved.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

THE enterprising merchants of Birming- ham are preparing for an immense holiday trade. Stocks are full and beautifully dis played, and goods are cheaper than ever hpfora
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

Fave you read the AaE-HERALD's call for weekly aRentsf 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., 1894-12-14
THE ATHLETIC EXHIBITION.


 The Birmingham Athletic club gave a performance last night for the benefit of the ladies' auxiliary of the Young Men 8 Christian association, which was well at- tended. It was splendid, and all in all the affair was success.
 The performance opened with an Indian club drill by the class, which was very clever.
 The horizontal bar performance by Messrs. H. D. Apgar, E. T. Wilcox, H. T. Dean, c. II. Jackson, H. H. Mallett, E. Redd, l.. D. Bradshaw, J. E. Shelley, c. s. Moode, s. c. Brown, C.. H. Miles and J. E. Miles was good, and was greeted by much applause by the audience.
 The high jumping of Mir. Sid B. Jones, champion or the southern division of the A. A. U., pleased the audience.
 One of the most beautiful, as well as ex- citing, parts of the programme was the torch swinging of Mir. c. Ii. Miles. He was enthusiastically applauded.
 Messrs. c. H. Jackson, H. H. Mallett, E. Redd, H. D. Apgar, E. T. Wilcox, Il. T. Dean, l.. c. Brown, J. B. Shelley, c, s. Mode, L. D. Bradshaw, c. H. Miles and J. E. Miles on parallel bars accom- plished some interesting athletic feats. In the catch -as- catch can wrestling former won. The contest was interesting as well as scientific.
 James Shelley and Norman Jones spared two rounds, during which time some sci entific points were made. In the latter part of the second round Jones hurt his finger and the match was declared off.
 Messrs. Miles in their acrobatic exercises were very good There were also several other acts that were well executed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14
DELEGATES ALREADY ARRIVING.

MONTGOMERY, Dec 13.-[Special. l-The Young Peoples Baptist union of Alabame assemblies in this city tomorrow in annual session. Already many delegates have arrived and several hundred others are ex. pected. The convention will be in session for three days
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

THE Augusta, Ga., City Council has re- solved that there shall be no fireworks used in the corporate limits of that city this Christmas. This is done on the score of economy. Augusta declares the Ina. bility of her people to burn up money.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

THE white gloved policemen are fully equipped for peace, but the tramp should be made to go anyhow.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

The city fathers have combined four offices in one. This is we'll, and the people indorse it. The incumbent will be Bir- mingham's Pooh Bah. As City Engineer he will recommend to the property owner such grade as the Street Commissioner. Sanitary Officer and Plumbing Inspector would approve without any doubt. As Street Commissioner he will advise such paving as the Engineer, Sanitary Officer and Plumbing Inspector would not find fault with. h his other official capacities he will be equally obliging. All these offices combined in one man will save the tax payer a goodiy sum, not only directly, but indirectly-one man is easier to find than four men, and easier to make terms with when found. Economy in both time and money is the watchword of the new administration.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

BIRMINGHAM has the tramp nuisance again in it's most aggravated form. The police authorities should render relief 10 the housekeepers who are so much an- moved by their constant appeals for free lunch. Put the tramps to work street cleaninU
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14
Al NEW WHEEL.

A new, high grade, standard make, thirty-pound bicycle for sale. Experts say it is thepost durable wheel on the market. It can be sNen at office of AoE- HERAp.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14
TOBACCO GIRLS ON Al STRIKE.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 13.-Eighty girls em- ployed at Pepper's tobacco factory went on a strike this morning. The trouble was caused by the action of foreman allowing a girl to return to work without a physi- cian's certificate after she had been ill with diphtheria. The foreman was dis charged by the firm and the girls went on a strike through loyalty to the foreman.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

ST. LOUIS is already making move to secure both the National dominating con- ventions of 1896.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

WHO said corporations had no souls? Mayor VanHoose is not inclined to believe it. He is going to ask the Water Works Company to cut down it's contract rate on fire plugs 50 per cent, and the Consoli- dated Electric Light Company to do some- thing of the sort on lights. The people are watching patiently and Hopefully for the result of his honor's thoughtful efforts in behalf of retrenchment and reform.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

THE proposition of the Georgia Populists to impose State income tax on all in- comes over 5000 moves the Boston Tran script to say that if such law were passed Georgians would be in sympathy with Massachusetts people. The latter has long been subject to a statute taxing incomes of over 5000. A citizen of Massach usetts may now be called upon to pay three kinds of income tax-the State tax on an income above s2000, Federal tax on an income above s4000 and Federal tax on stock dividends before the dividends are paid Ovar.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

eide of Hon. Hilliard M. Judge, says no outside pressure, financial, personal com- plications, or otherwise, had anything to do with it. Although n man of giant build and great physical powers, and perfect health apparently, he was & sufferer of great and unremitting pain. Nine years ago this steady pain eliminated in an at- tack which, in his own words, came near causing him to kill himself or some one else. He resorted to palliatives, but after while they proved unavailing. It was in a Respondent mood from this cause that his mind gave way and he took his life. The explanation given by the Mirror that the cause was physical one is corrobo. rated by Birmingham physician, who treated him several weeks ago.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

THE called meeting of the Commercial Club last night was full of interest and en : thusiasm. The address of Col. John M, Martin was punctuated with valuable sug. gestions. He thinks one need of the city is number of industries that will employ women and children. He also strongly argues that Birmingham should build up as jobbing center and distributing point. The wholesale houses should sell goods to the commissaries. The other speeches showed a lively interest in all that pertains to the welfare of the city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

THE chief of police of Salt Lake City is having more than his share of trouble. Not long ago he was seut to prison for con- tempt of court, and e is again in the tolls charged with the same offense, this time for declining to reveal to the grand jury name required of him. The grounds for his refusal in this instance seems strong, but they were not potent with the court, for the unfortunate chief of police has been locked up until he has changed his mind about the matter.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14

Dr. T. M. Allen, dentist, 2023 and 2025 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala, e-2-4h
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14
THE MENDELSSOHNe
And Birmingham Athletic Club Give i Two Fine Performances to Large and Delighted Audiences.

The first of series of four concerts was given by the Mendelssohn society at Seals hall last night. The hall was well filled with an appreciative audience, who at tested to the merit of the selections and the excellent manner in which they were ren- dered by their hearty and frequent ap- plause.
 The Mendelssohn society embraces some of Birmingham's best musical talent, which, under the dictatorship of Professor Boyce and his predecessors, has been thoroughly developed.
 The concerts given by the Mendelssohn society have always been of an excellent character. The music loving people of the city eagerly look forward to them, know ing they will be meritorious and interest. ing.
 The concert last night was fully up to the high standard maintained by the so- ciety in all of it's public exhibitions hereto- fore, and the splendid audience was hand- somely entertained.
 The evenings entertainment opened with an overture by the orchestra, and "The Bridal Chorus, by the society fol- lowed that. Miss LotJie Coffin sang a so- prauo solo and Miss Pattie Ruffner a con- lralto solo and with their exquisite voices captivated the audience. Eacn had to re- spond to encore SO well did they sing.
 The audience seemed highly pleased with the entire programme for the evening, and no doubt the concerts to be given in the future by the Mendelssohn society will be largely attended.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-14
Its Ds U OH NbION B. STEINER,
 S D. WEAKLY.

Upon this Mayor VanHoose and Mrs. Billheimer of the United Charities made short talks. The ladies have put in bid already for the cleaning of the streets.
 The meeting then adjourned.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-23
COIored Woman Shot.

Early Sunday morning shoot
ing case occurred among the colored
people Cokesberry, two miles
from Port Deposit, in which Maggie
Pitt was seriously and perhaps
fatally injured. 1t seems the
woman had been living with Horace
Cooper up to few months ago,
when she left him and went to live
with Perry Gibson. Upon several
occasions she had been threatened.
Sunday morning he went to the
house and fired at her three times
with pistol, all of which took
effect. One ball entered the back
and came out the abdomen, another
entered the chest below the heart
and third took effect in the thigh.
Cooper then went to his home,
secured a double barrelled hreech-
loading gun, and with quantity
of shells paraded the road. Besides
being well armed he is a very
powerful man, and no one would
attempt to arrest him, as he threat
ened any one who should dare ap-
prOach him. Later in the day the
constable and town officer went to
the scene, but he had taken to the
woods which lines the country for
miles around and they were unable
to apprehend him. The woman's
condition is critical.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-23
County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners were i'll
regular session on Tuesday and Wednes-
day of last week; all members being
present. The treasurer submitted his
monthly report, showing the receipts and
expenditures for the month of October to
be as follows: Receipts, $5,9So.45; dis
bursernents, $9,447.99. Cash balance in
hand $37,e94 o3. Numerous claims were
passed and ordered to be paid.
Bond of A. A. Van Buskirk as constable
of the town of Chesapeake City, with the
following securities: William B. Cole
man and James Allen, was examined and
approved. Claim of c. ]. White, sheriff,
for $So56S was examined and after
making reduction of 5000 was ordered
paid.
The Trustees of the Poor and Insane
presented a communication, requesting
the County Commissioners to purchase
chemical fire extinguishers for the use of
the Aims House and Insane Asylum.
The Clerk was instructed to notify said
Trustees that if such appliances were
needed they had the power to purchase
them.
Claim of Joshua p Mckay for counsel
fee was passed and ordered paid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-23
Orphans Court.

The court at its regular session
last week transacted the following
business.
Sundry claims against deceased
estates were examined and passed.
Bonds Approved.-Bond of JAS.
A. Boulder, executor of David
Palmer; bond of Ransom r. Croth
ers, executor of Moses Nesbitt;
bond of Elizabeth Mckinney, guar
dian of Winfield s., Alexander,
Walter A., Alfred F., and Florence
S. Mckinney; bond of Frederick s..
Lewis, guardian of Helen, George
and Minnie Mccormick.
Accounts Passed.-The first and
final account of Laura E. Paxton,
administrators of James Walter
Paxton and distribution struck on
same; LIST and final account of Sophia
S. Clark and James Ell. Clark, adj
ministrators of James F. Clark and
distribution struck on same; LIST and
final account of George S. Dare, adj
ministrator C. t. a. of Matilda
Olmstead; list and final account of
Wilamina M. McCullum and Chas.
E. johnson, executors of Samuel S.
McCullum; LIST preferred account
of Benjamin T. Caldwell, executor
of David Bond; list and final ac-
count of III. HI. Haines, administra-
tor pen dente lite of Moses Nesbitt;
LIST account of w. Reese Mahan,
guardian of Essie M. Kyle; LIST ac-
count of Edith M. Brown, guardian
of Winter ID. Brown.
Court adjourned to meet in regu-
lar session December -, 1894.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-23
What Becomes of Old rIen?

Walter Blackburn Harte has a
short humorous paper in the Nov.
Arena on '"The Advent of the
Young Man." He raises the ques-
ton half humorously, half seriously,
"What Becomes of the Old Menu"
since a man is considered old at
forty nowadays: He suggests pleas,
antly that the secret of the silent
disappearance of middle aged and
old men from all callings and pro-
fessions may lie in the growing
relish among Americans for frank
furters and sauer kraut, 1t is an
amusing paper, with enough salt of
truth in it to give its righteousness
point and pungency.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-23

When people predict revival of bust
ness, returning prosperity, good times,
and in the same breath uphold gold
standard" they might as we'll expect to
squeeze blood out of turnip or camel
go through the eye of needle. Such do
not understand what they are talking
about. A gold standard" and good
times" for farmers, laborers, retail
merchants, are two things that are incom-
patible. The thing is an utter impos-
sibility, and they will learn this if capable
of learning anything of public affairs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-23
Burglars Calls.

On Friday last burglars made
the grand round leaving their cards
at a number of places. The party
had numerous friends in and about
Calvert. They stopped at Harvey
Clark's hotel and took a couple
bottles of whiskey. The visitors
were heard by Mr.. Clark and his
son VINO got out in time to see their
visitor run away and his partner
who was trying to effect an entrance
to Crothers' store also beat hasty
retreat. They also visited Mr..
Griffith's and Mrs. Fosters. They
ransacked Samuel Smiths house on
the Lincoln property. We did not
learn that they succeeded i'll secur-
ing any booty from these parties.
They took in Kirk Cameron near
College Green, also, where they got
a loaf of bread and left screw driver
in exchange for the lunch. At
John Dougherty's the visitors
appear to have had business at the
chicken roost, and the frightened
fowls were scattered all about the
premises when Mr.. Dougherty got
out to see what the racket was all
about.
G. S. Abrahams store at Wood
lawn was the greatest sufferer where
they ruined It valuable door lock
effecting an entrance. The burglars
helped themselves to two pair of
rubber boots Nos. s and 8, two
black caps and Is cents in money.
Rising Sun Detective Association
offers $50 for the capture and con-
viction of the thieves and $40 for
the recovery of the property, In
addition to which Mr.. Abrahams
offers $40.