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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05
ONE OUT OF EVERY FOU k. -as-s -s
 -, anC This Is the Number That May Be
 Doomed. 7 BEYOND A QUESTION
Over Fifteen Millions of Men and Women Who Are in Seri- ouS Trouble and Do Not
 Realize 1t.

''One out of every four persons we meet upon the street, in the cars or in society has kidney disease. ''
 He was a prominent man and a close ob- server who m ide this remark, and he spoke very earnestly.
 ''Just think of it, ,' he continued. "An army of over 15, GOO, coo people in America alone is constantly carrying the burden of this most terrible of all modern complaints, and yet few of them know it. Strange as it may seem, most men or women do not stop to think that headaches, pains in the muscles and throughout the body, fever ishness, cold feet, sleeplessness, tickle ap- petite and colored or scant urine, are the certain signs of the coming on Of kidney disease, as certain as day turns to night, unless it is checked promptly.'
 1t was easy to understand the feelings of < fear, almost of horror, which could be seen upon the faces of the listeners. Con- tinung, he said:
 "I have never known, nor do I know any physicians who are aware of more than one thing Chat will certainly check and cure tbI5 terrible trouble. That remedy is a great modern discovery, known to all scientists aud most people-it Is Warmers Safe Cure. 1 do not look upon it as pco- prietary medicine, but as an absolute cure for Brlght's disease and all kidney, liver and urinary disorders, or female troubles, and It IS so regarded by the medical pro- fession, both here and abroad. ] do not know anything else about it, not even of what it is composed, but do know that 1t has produced these effects in every case of which 1 have ever heard.'
 It is perhaps oi interest to know that this remedy y-Warner's Safe Cure-is the rem edy concerning which Dr. William Edward Robeson of the Royal navy of England said: '' have been able to give more relief and effect more cures by the use of Warner's Safe Cure than by all other remedies of the British Pharmacop@ia.
 Dr. R. A. Gum ,dean of the United States Medical college and editor of the Medical Tribune, says: "The ingredients of War; ner's Safe Cure are among the most valua. ble medicines of our Materia Mediea, and the combination is such as to insure the best possible action on the kidneys and urinary organs.'
 With such facts in view, no man or woman, however seriously affected by kid ney disease, need Tor moment despair or have apprehension.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05
NEGOTIATIONS PENDING,

LONDON, Dec. 4.-General Barrios, special envoy of the government of Nica-- ragua to Great Britain in connection with the settlement of the dispute regarding tn e Mosquito territory, is negotiating with the Earl of Kimberly, secretary of state for foreign affairs, for the appointment of a British minister to Nicaragua instead of a consul. He will also ask for some revision of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty. In his in- tercourse with the British foreign office,
 General Barrios argues that arrest and ex- pulsion from Nicaragua of MT. Edwin 5. Hatch, her British majesty's consul at Bluefields, cannot be discussed as a viola tion of the sanctity of diplomatic agent, as Mir. Hatch had not received his exe-- quatur from the Nicaraguan government.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05
THE OLDEST FICTION.
A Neat Little Story That Was Written
 Some 3,2OO Years Ago.

Neat Little Story That Was Written
 Some 3,2O0 Years Ago.
 One of tho most ancient examples of fiction in tho world, one which has sur yived the rise and fall of many an ancient and many modern empire, i3 an Egyp- tian romance entitled "The Tale of the Two Brothers ' We have the original manuscript in the British museum. It is written on 19 sheets of papyrus, in fine hieratic hand, and it was penned some 3.2O0 years ago by Theban scribe named Ennana. This Ennana was libra rian of the palace to King Merenptah, the supposed pharaoh of the exodus, and he appears to have written the tale by order of the treasurer for the entertainment of the crown prince, Seti- Merenptah, who subsequently reigned as Seti H. This prince has signed his name in two places on the back of tho manuscript, these being probably the only autograph signatures Of any Egyptian king which have come down to our time.
 This most venerable and precious docu- ment was purchased in Italy by Mime. d'Orbiney who sold it ill 1857 to the au- thorities of the British museum, and 1t Is now known as the D'OTbiney papyrus. The story begins exactly like an old fash toned fairy tale:
 ..There were two brothers, children of one mother and one father. Anpu was the name of tho big brother, and Betau was the name of the little brother. Now, Anpu had house and wife, and his little brother lived with him as his serving man. It was Betau who drove the cattle to tho fields and titled the ground. Itwas he who thrashed the corn and did the field q Isax ,ha 6pnx no the pasture land and titled the ground, for this little brother was a good laborer, and he had not his equal in all the country. He followed his cattle every day, and he came back to the house every evening load ed with the produce of the fields "-The Late Amelia B. Edwards in Contemporary Review
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05
ANNUAL CONVENTION
Of the W. 0. T. U. of Alabama in Progress-The Opening
 Session.

The etate convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union of Alabama met in annual session in the First Presby- terian church yesterday afternoon at o'clock, mrs. Martha L. Spencer of Bir- mingham, the president, in the chair.
 Mrs A. N. Ballard of Birmingham read the crusade psalm and prayer, after which "RocEs of Ages'' was sung by the convention.
 The roll was called and about thirty dele- gates answered to their names.
 The following committees were ap- pointed:
 On credentials-Mrs. NJ. Jolly Van Hook, Birmingham; Mrs. Smith, Collinsville.
 Auditing commlttee-Mrs. Sadler and Mrs. Steele.
 On plan of work-Mrs. Billheimer, Bir- mingham; Mrs. Searcey, Tuskaloosa; Mrs. Clark, New Decatur; Miss Martha Young, Greensboro; Miss Roberts, Coilinsyille.
 On courtesies-Mesdames Jeffries and Ballard, Birmingham.
 Financial committee-Mrs. Searcv, Tus- kaoosa Mrs. Moore, Collinsviile.
 On publication-Miss Ida Peacock, Selma; Miss Julia Tutwiler, Livingston r Mrs. Moody, Tuskaloosa.
 The executive committee submitted it's report.
 be most helpful to the local workers?' was discussed in short speeches by Mrs. S..
  of North Carolina, Miss Belle Kearney of Mississippi, Mrs. Biliheimer of Birming- ham, Mrs. VanHook of Birmingham, Mrs. Groenendyke of New Decatur, Mrs. Rem iroe of Bridgeport, and others.
 At o'clock the convention adjourned until 7:30.
 NIGHT SESSION.
 The principal feature of the evening ses- sion was an address by Miss Belle Kearney of Mississippi She is an organizer for the Woman's Christian Temperance union, and came here to attend the convention. Her address was devoted to the Woman's Christian Temperance union organization, telling of it's objects and aims and the good the noble women thus banded together have done for the elevation of their race. The address was very interesting and in- structive.
 The Ministers union, Young Mems Christian association of Alabama and Bir- mingham union were discussed by Rev. P. T. Hale, J. H. Vinson and Mrs. M. J. VanHook.
 Miss Agnes Young made the response of welcome.
 Rev. John Barbour pronounced the bene- diction, after which an adjournment was taken until 9:15 O 'clock today. Among the visitors to the convention are Mrs. Tomlinson of North Carolina, Miss Belle Kearney of Mississippi, and Miss Ellen Groenendyke, missionary to Africa.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05
S45,0o0.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON DAY AND DATE AND LooATIoN-CUT TAIs OUT, SAVE IT AND WAIT.
 In consequence of the late fire which de- vastated the city of New York, of which all the leading newspapers gave a full account, where the front portion only of five entire floors of one of the largest manufacturing clothiers was ablaze, and owing to the be- roic efforts of the brave hremen S45, ,000 worth of fine fall and winter clothing, for men, boys and children, has been saved and untouched, and the entire stock has been ordered by the insurance authorities to be removed to Birmingham, Ala, and the entire building, 2098 First avenue, be- tween Twentieth and Twenty first streets, has been closed Tor one week until Thurs day morning, December 6, 1894, at g o'clock promptly, when the doors will be swung open for the purpose of this great fire insurance sale of clothing.
 As all goods have been appraised at thirty three cents on the dollar, this won derful sale of clothing will enable the peo- pie of this city and surrounding country to buy their clothing fer almost nothing, aS the entire stock must be turned into cash money to effect an immediate settlement of insurance policies. But before proceeding further bear in mind this IS no fake fire or
 
 sale Of clothing, and sale positively limited to ten days only. We mention few prices to show what extraordinary bargains are being offered, and remember there are thousands of other great bargains which We have no space to mention here. A splen- did suit oI men B clothes, g 97; this suit is well made, all to match, latest style and really worth SS.
 A beautiful double breasted black chevoit suit for men, $5.21, worth SIP. Mems ele- gant fancy cassimere suits, $6 42, worth $15. Also over 5000 fine dress suits in tricot wide wales clays, diagonals, in silk and satin lined, in all shades, That will be sold equally as cheap. Mems tailor made overcoats, handsomely lined, worth SIS, will be slaughtered al S7. l4. Men s good pants at 69 cents, worth S1 .50. beautiful pair of dress pants, F. 64, worth S6. Children 8 suits 9S cents, worth S2. 50. Children's knee pants II cents, and thousands of other great bargains, which will be sold at 33 cents on the collar. Come, rain or shine. Here's one chance of lifetime to buy your clothing at next to nothing. Open at night till 9 o'clock; Saturday, to 12 o'clock. No auction. Make no mistake. Look for the big red sign and number. Great Fire Insurance Sale of Clothing, 2C08 First avenue. be- tween Twentieth and Twenty first streets, next door to Mims Stone.
 We want twenty boys to deliver circu- lars. 12-2-3t
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05
FATE.
The last express goes whirling by

The fast express goes whirling by Tho siding where the way freight stands Lazily clouding the summer sky
 With its smoke. With grimy hands I wipe the sweat from my sun tanned face. Wondering, inuTmuring, "1s there use In living if for life my place
 Must be upon . red caboosef" She is the presidents daughter-fair, Fawnlike and ffaultless as e'er was known, Mines of gold in her wavy hair,
 Checks like roses, Meytime blown. Only glimpse-the fast express
 On to the eastward takes it's way. She is the presidents daughtcr-yc1 l am a brakeman on the freight. Such is the way of life, guess
 Such is life and such is fate. She rides by on the fast express
 l am the brakeman on the freight. The fast express to the eastward goes, to the west with my work and woes
 w. II. T. Shade in Chicago Dispatch.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05
1.-THE ENSIGN.u

The main incident of s'The Ensign," the naval drama which has attracted so much attention and which is to appear at the opera house Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday at matinee, is Captain Wikes' seizure of the Confederate em bas- sadors, Mason and Slidell, on board the British mail steamer Trent, which act, but for the prompt disapproval of this na- tion, would have involved us in war with England. The story involves romantic love affair with pretty story and has only this historical episode for a basis. Captain Wilkes stirred up a hornets nest when he made his unauthorized capture of the two distinguished Confederstes. One of his sons, Maj. Edmund Wilkes, late Confed- crate States rmy, tells many interesting stories of his father, long since dead.
 As is well known 10 students of history, Captain Wilkes was tried by court martial and!s censured for unauthorized stopping the vessel of q neutral power and forcibly removing portion of her passengers. It was quite significant of the real feelings of the government, however, that Captain Wilkes was immediately advanced to the rank of rear ad mral, jumping from the in- ttr.L ediate rank of commodore. In "The Ensign" the author has woven in much southern sentiment and evolved play that has achieved great popularity.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05
PERSONAL.

MT. A. P. Longshore of Columbiana is in the city.
 Hon. s. J. Bowie Talladega was in the city yesterday.
 Miss Belle Roper of Huntsville is guest of friends on South Twentieth street.
 Representatives 8. w. John, F. P. O'Brien, john Mcqueen and J. H. Mont gomery came up from Montgomery yester- day to vote.
 T. c. King has just bought 300 pairs of boys shoes at sacrifice sale. Go there and save 25 cents on every dollar.
 Miss Harris of Tuscaloosa and Miss Phe- Ian of Waterbury, Conu. are visiting Miss Hawkins, on Eighteenth street.
 Mrs. Mitchell N. Sobel of Nashville, Tenn, is visiting her sister-in- Jaw, Mrs. R. Loventhal, No. 1920 Eighth avenue.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05
TERSELY TOLD.

Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture.
 T. c. King in the last thirty days has re- ceived more than 5000 in new shoes, bought at bargains. Go there aud save money.
 Sheriff Morrow was requested to send officers to Walker mines, two miles from North Birmingham, yesterday, trouble be- ing anticipated. Deputy Sheriff Tom Jones went out there, but found everything quiet.
 There will be no prayer meeting at the Southside Presbyterian church tonight, in order that the member may have chance to attend the Woman's Christian Temper ance union convention.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05
THE CITY ELECTION.

The people of Birmingham are to be con- graduated upon the peace, order and gen. eral quiet which prevailed here yesterday. Notwithstanding numerous threats of bloodshed and violence which had been sounded on the street corners, not drop of blood was shed nobody was hurt and the best of good humor was noticeable on every side.
 At this hour, 10 D. m., returns indicate that the Democratic ticket has been de- feated. The party could not withstand the combined opposition of the "reformers, ' independents and Republicans, and in line with the numerous defeats it has suffered this year ils flag has again gone down.
 The AeE HERALD opposed the Van Hoose ticket upon the high ground of party loyalty It did not believe that the cleo ton of either one of the tickets was essen- tial to the present peace, order and pros- perity of the city. It fully recognized the thorough capability of both of the gentle men to guard well the interests of Bir- mingham, but was appreheusiye of the future political welfare of the city, county and district, and for that reason took posi- tion in defense of organiz ed Democracy.
 The Mayor-elect and the chosen Board Of Aldermen snalI nave lGe utdIly auu most cordial support of this paper in every effort ttat looks to the advancement of this city. They have most delicate and diff ficult task to perform, work in which every citizen of Birmingham is deeply in- terested, and they can best succeed by having the cordial support of every agency which has for it's object the building up of this city and the protection of it's credit.
 Mir. Robert Warnock has made noble fight for the cause of Democracy. He placed party above self. For the good of the Democratic party he demanded fair election, and it was held. Like Roderick Dhu, "oue blast from his bugle horn were worth ten thousand men, He preferred to meet his ioeman in open field in fair fight. He preferred defeat to dishonor. His action in demanding and insisting upon giving equal representation at all the polling places to his opponent when hls friends had it in their power to have al most exclusive control, under the law, made the beginning of a new era in the history of Alabama politics. It has not been a custom heretofore; it must be cus- tom hereafter under any and all circum stances. For this one thing all good men |, who believe in honest and fair dealing, must feel than kful this morning.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05
--=-------------------- THE SUIT DISMISSED.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 4.-The suit brought by Lawyer Theodore w. Siddall against Judge F. Amade Kregy to recover Sl00 GOO damages for alleged improper rul- ings against him in the common pleas court was today dismissed by Judge Dallas in the United States circuit court for want of jurisdiction.
 Judge Dallas held that "this tribunal has no auth oritv to review the judgments of the state courts and hold their judges responsible for failure to correctly dis charge their judicial duties.o
 Siddall claimed that he was inj njnred by Judge Kregy's rulings in his (Siddall' 's) recent divorce suit.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05

last Sunday has a long article giving the recollections of Napoleon's washwomau. This looks like sarcasm. but was evidently intended as sober earnestness by the Times. And when we come to think of 1t, wash woman is as good judge of great man as anybody. No man can be truly great who abuses his washwoman on Monday morn- ing or stands her off for last weeks pay. The equanimity with which he stands the loss of pair of socks will indicate the self control with which he will bear the loss of a great battle. Napoleon is said to have been as stold as the Sphinx, and when one of his shirts turned up without any but tons his washwoman says he didn't abuse her, but went on making out his papers for divorce from Josephine.
 THE resolution introduced in the Ala bama Legislature by MT. Knight of Hale, calling on the United States Senate to amend it's ways, seems to have had the de- sired effect. Among the first resolutions offered was one by Senator George in stlucting the committee on rules to report amendments to the rules giving the Senate power to come to a vote., MT. Knight Is making quite reputation as a reformer-' like k night of the days of chivalry he IS ever ready to shiver lance in behalf of the oppressed.
 THE Republicans will find great difficulty in securing any partisan advantage from Cleveland's message, for it is strictly bus mess and non- -partisan-perhaps more so than any message ever written by Presi- dent of the United States. This is busi- ness age, and the President realizes the adage that ''business is business.' Per- haps just at this time the Democrats are very glad to turn from the contemplation of politics to business.
 SEVERAL good citizens Of Birmingham lost their votes yesterday because they had moved from the ward in which they regis tered. It is not just that q good man should be robbed of the kingly right of suffrage for such an insignificant cause as his change of residence from one part of the city to another. The law should be amended.
 IF the Presidents plan ofallowing banks to increase their circulation to certain amount be adopted the banks of Birming- ham can issue S1 ,000,000. An increase of S1 000, GOO in the circulating medium in Bir- mingham would certainly satisfy the most rabid advocate of more money.
 MR. MCQUEEN wants to increase the number Of majors in the State to some thing like the same number of colonels.
 THE name of Germany's new Premier, Prince Hohenlohe, sounds like the college olI . fhaI
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05
DOCTOR AND PRIEST.

No leech can cure, how great soe'er his wit; Tissue he cannot heal, nor the bone knit Life's secret means his splint and draft supply i Nature then cures-or bids the patient die. Wise though thy creed. dream not, presump-
 tuous man,
 Iris thine to save that which thou didst not
 plan.
 Serve thou mightier force than it or thee, And each souls self shall that souls savior be.
 Dora Reade Goodale in Century.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05
THINGS DRAMATIC.

'Peck's Bad Boyv was the attraction at O'Brien's yesterday afternoon and l',st night, and both performances, owing to the election, were poorly patronized, though the audiences were good enough for the presentation. The comedy is one in which much can be accomplished, , though some of the characters failed to take advantage of the opportunity.
 Dot Karroll, in the title role. was dis appointment, and Ella Chandler as Jimmy Duffy was about the same. They were weak in their parts, though, no doubt, did the best they knew how. Fred Wen zell as the much imposed upon Dutchm an was very clever. Frankie St. John was clever in her specialtes. The others in the caste were only fair. The play was a deterioration from the last presentation. !.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05
FLORENCE HOTEL ARRIVALS.

M. J. WHEELER & CO.,, PROPRlETORS.
 Charles Wright, Simon Strause, Cincin- nati; Dick Hill, A G Ky; H A Saundus, St. Louis; Julian w Young, Winston, N c; w Chapman, Jersey City; W M Stevens, St. Louis; W J Smith, Ciuoinnati; 1; T T .nman and wife, Cincinnati; s Long, New York; Pete Conomaugh, Saunders Co; T W Coleman, Eutaw; II Freiburg, Cincin natl; II II Vance, A G s By; R A Paul, A c 5 By; J " Hughes, Anniston; ]; J A kerrs, Atlanta; Perkins Ellis, South Bend, Ind; T McCline, Coalburg, Ala; w Ii Daniel, city; w F Witherspoon, !, Sheffield; W Learnard, Memphis; Mrs I Gordon, Kansas City; s H Bond, r rovi- dence, R |; J B McAllister, Chattan ooga ; w G Roberts, Nashville; Harry Carpenter, P H Morris, San Fran cisco; J R Brad ford and wife, Tallahassee, Fla; J Milton Browne, Louisville; B Patton, Chattano ooga; W F Sellers, W A Sellers, Dayton; W K Atkinson, L $ N R R; c L Wincke, Akron, O; B F Morse, Durham, c; 4 r Langley, New Orleans; w 1 Will lis, 5prin gteld, Ill; V Nabrlng, Mobile, Ala; A B Wilkinson, Lansing, Mich {; R N Field, Philadelphia, Penn {; " R Tn m g, New Orleans; W F Martin, Kansas Gay; Miss Addie Heath, Moberly, Mo: W Faber, Tuscumo oia; Alex Banner, New Orleans; B W Stratton, Charleston, $ c; W T Minningwight, Racine, Wis; 0 W smith, Piedmont; Charles Vidmer, Nor folk, Va.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05
GERMANYiS EMBARGO

PLACED ON AMERICAN MEATS, EXCEPT
 THAT OF WELL ANIMALS.
 BERLIN, Dec. 4.-The Reichsanzeiger to- day announces that the importation into Germany of canned beef and pork and corn beef from the United States will be pro- hibited unless such meats are accompanied by certificates by the United States in- spectors that animals from which the meat was obtained were free from disease when slaughtered.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05
IS HE THE MURDERER?

LONDON, Dec. 4.-A young man named Reginald Saunderson, son of a well-to- do land owner, was arrested in Dublin this morning charged with being the murderer of the fallen woman whose body was found in a street in Keniugston at midnight November 25, with & stab wound in the neck. Young Saunderson's action led to the belief that he has become demented through breeding over the murder at South End in June last of Miss Florence Dennis, for which crime James Canham Read was hanged today.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05
JOSHUA sIMPKINs.

Reno & Ford's sensational rural comedy "Joshua Simpkins,' will be produced at O. 'Brien s Thursday night. The play con
 tains an interesting and intelligible plot, but it is not allowed to interfere with the fun, which is said to be in abundance. During she run of the play some startling g scenes and situations are seen, prin ncipal Of which may be said 10 be the country saw mil, in the third act, shown in complete operation, cutting up real timber. The saw used is the genuine article, same as used in large country saw mills. An ex- cellent band and orchestra accompany this attraction. The band will parade at noon, when some good music may be looked for.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-05
IAPANIS POSITION.

TOXIC, Dec. 4.--Japan has notified China that no further peace proposals will be considered unless made by regularly ac- credited am bassador from the Chinese court. At the same time the Japanese re- mind China that it is not Japan, but China, who is suing for peace. Japan is dissatis- fled with China's temporizing policy and claims that China is seeking concessions in advance of formal conference looking to a settlement.