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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20
ODD CHRISTIAN NAMES.
Parents Have Some Queer Fancies In the
Matter Of tics For Children.


The selection of Christian or baptismal
names is sometimes fanciful in the OK
treme Some years ago farmer of the
name of jenkins presented his frstborn
for christening at the parish church with
90 Christian names, and it was with the
greatest difficulty tho Clergyman could per-
suade the farmer to accept and content
himself with the name Abel zechariah
jenkins. The full title of tho unfortunate
infant was to have been Abel benjamin
Caleb Daniel Ezra Felix Gabriel Haggai
Isaac Jacob Kish Levi Manoah Nehemiah
Obadiah Peter Quartus Rechab Samuel
Tobiah Uziol yaniah Word Xytus Yariah
Zcchariah.
A writer states that he was acquainted
with family whose sons were named
Ono Stickney, Two Stickney, Three Stick
ney, and whose daughters were named
First Stickney, Second Stickney, and SO
on. Tho two children of another family
were named Also and Another. An in
stance is also given of parents who named
their children respectively Imprimis, FINS,
Appendix, Addendum, Supplement and
Erratum. In Kansas City there are six
brothers of the Frost family, who own the
following odd list of names: Jack Frost
Winter Frost, White Frost, Cold Frost
Early Frost nd Snow Frost.
A family acquainted with the names
mentioned in the Old Testament selected
for three daughters the designations Vash-
ii, Delilah and Kezia.
During the Crimean war, when the bat
tie of Alma was among the topics of the
day, the name was much adopted for girls
who mado their first appearance in this
world about that time, while Crimoa was
n, ,no,x, ipctancne tho unrn given To hovs
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20
Bishop and Bishop.

1t is reported that the bishop of London
became dissatisfied with certain arrange
ments in his palace of Fulham and called
in an eminent architect to advise as to pos
siblo alterations. The architect took time
to consider, and when he finally brought
in his plans and estimates the figures were
SO great that the bishop relinquished his
project.
"And now" said the bishop, " shall
be glad il you will tell me how much |
shall pay you for your trouble in the mat
ter"
81 thank your lordship, was the an
swer. give hundred dollars"
The amount was disconcerting.
''Why, sir" said tho bishop, "many of
my curates do not receive so much for q
whole years service"
"That may be true, my lord, but you
will remember that happen to be bishop
in my profession.
There was nothing moro to be said and
the check was drawn.-Youth's Compan-
ion
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20
CONVERTS TO JUDAISM.
They Are Very Few, and They Are Not
Particularly Welcome.

Converts to Judaism are scarce at all
times but they are positively prohibited in
Russia.
Even if the law there were otherwise,
however and the attractiycness of .Juda
ism to tho iniidel were greater than it is,
1T is safe to say that very few conversions
would occur The jewish church is not
given to proselytizing, and tho rabbits of
the orthodox persuasion at least are slow
to accept proselytc. we arc the chosen
people, y cry the orthodox Jews, because
we have sprung from the loins of Abra-
ham, Isaac and Jacob, and mere sympathy
with our faith makes not the infldcl ono of
u.s."
The applicant for admission to tho jew
ish church has to go through long and
laborious course Of training before he can
hope for any encouragement from the or
thodox rabbits. The experience of Ger
man army officer who applied for admis-
sion to the orthodox church illustrates this.
He was IL man of good family and had
fallen in love with the daughter of an or.
thodox Jewish merchant in Berlin. He
was SO completely infatuated with her that
he was willing to sacrifice social position,
his military career and everything else for
the sake of possessing her. She was not
Indifferent to his suit, but firmly refused
to consider it unless he abandoned his re-
ngion and became converted to hers.
The officer resigned from the army, bado
farewell to relatives and friends and came
to this city. Here he made known his pur-
pose to one of the orthodox rabbs and per
suaded the latter to instruct him in the
principles of Judaism and prepare him for
the ceremonies attendant upon formal
: a -ivt ho -, Nha
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20
Mortgage Sale.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale
in a mortgage executed by Joseph NJ. Had
den to the Berney Real Estate. company.
dated May rs, 1891, and recorded in the pro-
bate Office of Jefferson county Alabama,
volume ISL, page 535 of records of mort
cages, and which mortgage has been trans
ferred and assigned to Louisa y. MADDEN.
said mortgage will proceed to sell at public
outcry to the highest bidder, for cash. the
real estate, with improvements thereon,
conveyed by said mortgage, within the le-
gal hours of sale. on Monday. the sth day
of July, 1895, to-wit:
block No. one hundred and seyenty-four
17D. according to the plan of th9 Bessemer
Land and Improvement company lying and
cbunty, Ala. Said sale will be upon the
Premises above described.
LOUISA K. MADDEN,
Assignee
Eune 6. 1895. 6-6-4t-thur
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20
n Sum In Oriental Division.

An oriental died. leaving II camels. He
willed ono-haif to his eldest son, one-third
to the second and one-ninth to tho third
son. While disputing about the division
a camel driver camo along and offered to
settle the question. This he did by loan
ing them one of his own camels, thus
making is in all, when the division was
easy. No. took nine camels, No. 9 six
camels No. two camcls-17 in all-and
the borrowed camel was then restored to
its owner. How can we explain the fact
that each son got his share and something
over?-Exchange
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20

birmingham Age Herald.1
Little did we think years ago when DR..
Holloway, our great southern specialist,
located in Birmingham and modestly an
nounced through the columns of the Her.
aid that he would treat only special class
OF diseases that he would ever achieve an
International reputation. To our personal
knowledge from across the ocean, in Tar
away England, they have learned OF his
skill aud fame and consult him. We be-
lieve with the doctor that truth, merit and
honor always win. He stands at the head
"a pleasant gentleman, an able physician
and is recognized as the leading author
Birmingham may we'll be proud OF him.
birmingham Daily News
No specialist in The south is more IA
miliar with the treatment of private
troubles than DIR. Y. e. Holloway. Dur
ing his long residence in this city he has
successfully treated many Thousands of pa
tents suffering with private troubles of
every conceivable form. This great expe,
rience, together with his skill and ability,
not only places the doctor at the head OF
his profession in such matters, but is a
guarantee to all that place themselves I'M
der his care that they will receive the best
treatment possible to be obtained.
ISumter County SUM-.
We have great specialist in Alabama.
In point of ability be is second to none,
and has been longer in Birmingham than
any specialist there. "Truth, merit and
honor always win,' and in that line DIR.
Holloway stands in the front rank.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20
Toe Great For words.

Ito came flashing down Second street
like ono possessed
Ho was fat and red and no longer young
1t was hard work for him to run, and it
was hot work, but no did run, for he
wanted to catch the herdio, and he wanted
the herdie to catch the train.
He climbed aboard almost dead. And
as he sat there the hcrdic waited for a
woman who had been walking leisurely
behind him. There are some emotions of
the human breast which cannot be ex-
pressed in words
His we-o among them. Washington
Doct
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20
10 Not work Dcforo broadcast.

Tt is not good plan to 30 much of any
thing in tho morning before eating break
fast, or at any rate drinking cup of cof-
fec. One is not in condition to work with
out detrimcnt to the general health. and
not long ago doctor advised friend not
even to read before eating her first meal.
He said that it was bad for the eyes.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20

Peoples Tribune, Birmingham
DIR. Y. E. Holloway is undoubtedly tho
most successful physician in the South in
The treatment of private diseases. Well
does be merit the splendid reputation he
has achieved. He is famous not only at
home, but abroad. Many sufferers, through
neglect and bad management, are in the
very worst condition, and yet they are
quickly and permanently cured by this
great specialist. With him you have moth
you a cure. He is perfectly reliable,
strictly honest and financially res ponsible
for any promise that he makes you. As
specialist DR.. Holloway stands unexcelled,
il not unequaled. Thousands testify to his
vate nature. True merit always receives its
TO have his institution located in her midst.
Labor Advocate.
Step by step, year by year, DR.. Holo.-
way has acquired his national rep
utation as a specialist and which, with his
genial nature and OPEN hearted public
spirit and unusual skill in his chosen field,
Is rapidly winning for himself unlimited
social aud professional honors aud che
most hattering practice, both at home and
abroad.
Mountain Home, Talladega. Ala.
The excellent and praiseworthy reputa-
ton of DR.. Y. e. Holloway is well de-
served by him. We are personally ac-
quainted with the doctor and know him to
be O man who is straight and square. His
superior ability in his line is recognized by
all who know OF him.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20

The extra i,.anscrvant who is stationed
on a carriage beside tho coachman is Of
ten called by his employer footinan.
This, according to the Anglican standard,
to whih we bow our submissive heads, Is
mlsn nncr. lie is the groom.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20

lightning mdnig anything do with the
crimson streams Of blood @ crashing through your BRAIN Are your
blood which produces kind of
sweings, ache
specially just troubles for make speedy and
Skin,
Eczema, Tumors
either
suffering
Vitality Manhood
The clouds
suns
tance,
viii be
picaijon
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20

Mas..ssr..,e--Mnat have you TO say to tn
charge of being drunk and disorderly las
nights
Prisoner-You know, y'r honor, that
won man Is drunk he thinks he's sober
and it's the other people is drunk.
Observation-Disclosures; have heard SO.
Prisoncr-That's how it was, yr honor.
TIL perlicenian was drunk.-New York
Weekly.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20
Rather snappx.

Man Ito baker boy)-what is your dogs
name, sonny?
Baker Boy-Ginger.
Man-Does Ginger bitter
Baker Boy-Naw; Ginger snaps.-Dc-
4roit Free Press.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20

New York city has 100, 900 Irish people
and 210, 900 Germans. Only the largest
cities in ireland and Germany have a
greater population of their own people
than is to be found in our commercial mo
tropolis.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20

The Little Folks.-Dr ]. NJ. Gillespie
entertained the little folks at his hand
some South Highland residence yester-
day afternoon. A large number were
present. and much fun was had BY them
in putting the tail on the donkey.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20

Entertained Their Young Lady
Friends.-The Philhedonians entertained
their young lady friends with dane g
on the mountain last night. goodly
number attended.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20

Off to Europe.-Miss Willie M. Allen
and party of eight left yesterday morn
ing for an extended trip through Europe.
While across the ocean they will visit
England, Scotland Switzerland, Austria,
Sweden and France. They have many
friends who wish them pleasant trip.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20

No Inferior Court.-Thre was no in
ferior court yesterday morning, no judge
having been appointed. In the mean
time the prisoners are being allowed as
much bond consideration as possible all
trivial offenses being easily bailable. 1t
is thought that it will take at least three
days to clear the present docket.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20

Wholesome biscuit. delicate pastry.
spicy doughnuts are assured when DR..
Prices Baking Powder is used.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20

To Fit Up a Hall.-The board of trus-
tees of Phenix Lodge No 25 Knights of
Pythias, have decided to rent the upper
story of one of the new buildings in the
city and fix 1t up for the exclusive use Of
members of that lodge. They win fit up
a library, bath rooms and billiard tables
for the use of the members and will
spend $4,000 in improvements. They say
that when finished their hall will be a
thing of beauty.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-20

Women increase their fund of pin
money by using the most economical bak-
ing powder, Dr. Prices.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-15
RIVER ON A BOOM.
Columbus, Girard and Phenix City Now Under Water, and More
 Coming-Much Damage.

COLUMBUS, Ga., March 4.-D During the past forty eight hours Columbus has ex- perienced the heaviest rain storm in twelve years. A great downpour of rain occurred early this morning, though the rain yes- terday and last night was continuous and heavy. Washouts have been reported on all railroads and nearly every train coming to the city today was delayed from one to three hours.
 The lower portion of the city is over flowed, houses washed away, and every bridge in the immediate vicinity of the city and across the river in Girard and Phenix City has disappeared. People are cut off from their homes and padding about the streets in batteaux. Numbers pf gardens are seri- ously damaged.
 All the cotton mills on the river front have been compelled to shut down on &C., count of the high water. The river at this hour (11 p. m.) is still rising, and naviga- ton seriously interfered with
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-15
MERRY MASKERS
Have an Enjoyable Time at Pythian Hall-The Prize Winners-Some
 of the Costumes.

Pythisn hall was a scene of merrment and good cheer last night, the occasion being grand masked ball for the benefit of Temple Emanuel.
 Thereswere many present in fancy cos tunes and those not disguised were kept busy guessing who they were.
 Among those in costume were Mesdames M. s. Blank, Marcus Well and Miss Yetta Veil, washerwomen; Joe Braudstone, Moses receiving the ten commandments; ]; A be Rich, Bert Blach, Leopold Loeb and L. w. Friedman, harlequins; Miss Lena Holzer and Sid Hart, organ grinder and monkey; Misses Irene Leyens, Birdie Elsen and Ophelia Levy and Nose Levy, Will Wise and l. J. Dahlman, Mikado party; M. D. Friedman, red man i; Mrs. M. Lowenstein and Miss Betty Rubel, Quakeresses; Ben Wise and Charles Fox, negro and colander; Mrs. J. Loveman aud H. Luslig. line corps; Henry Meyer and H.. Marx, outlaws; Miss Leah Lyons of Decatur, Spanish girl; Mise Blanche Rothschild, tambourine girl; Miss Lizzie Kronenb berg, daughter of the regiment; Abe Nathan, sailor; Joe Levy, polish Jew; Miss Estelle Slaughter, gold brick; Mrs. H. Saks, baby; Lee Slaughter, dude; Miss Violet Markstein |, Rckety Ann; Miss Julia Kaufman, court lady; Miss lilly Jaffa, fancy dress.
 The first four named on the list were the prize winners.
 Openshaw's orchestra furnished the music.
 The ball was success, financially and otherwise.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-15
KNOXVILLE LADIES
NET A HANDSOME SUM BY ISSUING COPY
 OF THE TRIBUNE.

NET HANDSOME SUM BY ISSUING COPY
 OF THE TRIBUNE.
 KNOXVILLE, Tenn, March H.-This mornings issue of the Knoxville Tribune was edited, managed and controlled by the lady managers of the Tennessee centen- nal resident at Knoxville. The edition consists of thirty-six pages, about 20, ,000 complete papers being the number required to fill the orders received by the ladies. One thousand were sold to the centen nial management at Nashville.
 The first half doZan papers were auc- tioned off at fancy figures iu the corridor Of the Imperial hotel last night. This edi' ton is probably he handsomest and most liberally patron z-d paper yet printed in this city. The proceeds, which are quite large, will be devoted to preparing a worthy exhibit of Knoxville and east Ten nessee at tha stats centennial in 1896, but wilt be first used at tue exposition at At- lanta this fall.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-15

to work with will, and it would appear that they are determined to make up for lost time. White men vera standing in groups 9 t respectful distance looking on, and it is believed that they will make the best of the situation and allow the ne- groes to go about their work in peace. The negroes are anxious to work, and 1t is be- lieved that tomorrow, with the police and militia protection, the Ievee will pre- sent it's former busy appearance. At 6 o'clock the negroes knocked off work at all the ships and went home without inter ence and the militia returned to their ar mories.
 THE GOVERNOR TALKS.
 Governor Foster in speaking of calling out the militia said that it was very un- fortunate that it had become his duty to use such harsh measures, but there did not appear to him and ito many others any other practicable and effective plan to adopt. His excellency reiterated bis state- mept of yesterday that no matter what happened he would protect the lives of citizens and commerce at this port at any cost.
 governor, "after every fact of the sitna- ton had been thoroughly considered by the police board and other bodies. It was almost the unanimous opinion of that board that it was the only thing to do, and affected by the disturbing and riot ing element. Although everything is now quiet on the levee there Ia still no assurance of safety felt by the laborer as he goes about his work under existing circumstances in the absence of competent protective forces. Therefore, for the present, it is quite necessary to keep the soldiers on duty.'
 sHow long do you expect, governor, to maintain militia vigilance?'' queried the reporter.
 f.I cannot say; but as long as 1t may seem at all necessary. '
 Governor Foster is quite unwell and is just only able to be up, but will remain in the city if his health Is no worse until all the trouble has subsided and confidence has been restored in the business interests.
 To avoid confusion of localities here it is well to remember that there is a St. Philip street down town near the French market and Philip street up town four miles dis tsnt. Riots occurred on both these streets Tnasdau
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-15
COAL.

Coal mining is the backbone of the Bir- mingbam district. The output of coal goes on day and night, and is affected by neither freezes nor freshets. A miner in the Bir- mingham district gets out between four and six tons day, while the average tom mage to each man in the United States as whole is only 72 100. The annual con- sumption of coal for steam purposes is 125, . COG, GOO, which is two tons for every in haD- itant. The price of Alabama coal per ton is 95 cents, while for Tennessee it Is $1.OS. The United States produce twice as much coal as any other country in the world, with the exception of Great Britain !, and 30, 0C0, ,000 more tons than that coun- try. Of all coal consumed in this country 80 COG, ,000 tons is soft and A ,000, ,000 hard :. Pennsylvania alone consumes one-sixth or 23,500, ,000 tons. Illinois 2,000, ,000 tons. Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia. Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Mas sachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ne vada, New Hampshire, Now Jersey, South Carolina, Vermont and Wisconsin are the States tt at buy all the coal they consume. Rhode Island is the only New England State that mines coal, and her out put is only 200O tons a year. The to- 
 tons; 16 ,000, GOO tons of this is exported. Total estimate of anthracite coal in 1920 was IS, OOO, ,0Oo ,0O0 tons; of this to 1880 400, 900, GOO tons has been consumed. At the present rate of yearly increase this coal will last to the year 2055.
 The product of bituminous coal in the United States in 1880 was 38. 242. .64l long tons. Valuation of said coal, s53, AS ,S19. In 1892 the output was 113, ,237 .s45 long tons. Valuation thereof, $125, 195, 139. The increase iu production in the twelve years was "A, ee5, 204 long tons, with an in- crease in valuation oi S7l ,751 ,421. The out put of anthracite coal covering same period and also with long tons were as follows: h 1880 production, 25, ,5S0, 1S9; in 1892, 46, ,S50. .450; valuation for 1880 was SAP, ,196, ,67S; for 1892, sS2, Al, coo. Here the increase in product for the twelve years was 21 ,27o. 261 tons, and the increase in valuation, s39. .993, ,OoO.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-15
THE MINE WORKERS
Meet in Convention for Bettering
 Their Condition.
Organized and Unorganlzed RepreSented-The Utmost
 Harmony Prevails.

A convention of mine workers of Alas bsma was held yesterday in the rooms of the executive committee of the United, Mine Workers of Alabama, and resulted in the effacing of much of the discord now ex- isting in the rank and file of operatives of the state.
 There were present delegates from all the mining districts and representatives ot or ganized and unorganized operatives, in all eighteen delegates.
 The meeting was presided over by Pres- dent John G.. Smith of the United Mine Workers of Alabama. From the very be- ginning the utmost harmony prevailed, and it was soon evident that the object de- sired would be secured.
 President Smith stated that the couven- tiou was called for the betterment of mine workers of Alabama, and to bring them all together in organization. This was re- ceiTed with warm applause, and the organ ized and unorganized soon healed the breach which had long held them apart.
 committee was named as an executive, committee of the convention to perfect ar- rangements whereby the United Mine Workers of Alabama should be affiliated with the Independent Order of Knights of Labor, which really comprises the United Mine Workers of America. =
 This com mittee reported and recom- mended that President Smith be given cre- dentials as their representative to ask for and secure proper authority for the affia- tiou desired. The committed report was unanimously adopted.
 President Smith was instructed to pro- ceed at once to secure the necessary papers and authority to bring about the knitting together of the mine workers of this state with the national organization.
 MT. William Mailly, who has for a long time been secretary treasurer of the mi0e workers of Alabama, rendered bis resigna- tion 10 the convention, which was recom- mended to be accepted.
 A STRIKE NOT DISCUSSED.
 While the convention was in session a rumor got out in the city that the meeting was called for the purpose of discussing strike. President Smith was seen by an AGE HERALD representative, and the ques- ton put to him flat: s
 "Was a strike discussed by your conYen. tion yesterday?'
 MT. Smith promptly and eourteously re- piled: fThere was not, nor WAS such question thought of by the assemblage.
 MT Smith was very hopeful for the out come of the convention and said he had not the remotest idea of failure in bringing about a thorough organization of the coal miners of Alabama.
 The idle gossip who started the rumor of a strike will see by the above that such thing was not discussed, and therefore the prospect of one in the near future is too vague to be induged.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-15
SPECIAL AW7zOWWCGMzeWf.!

We gre shOwfng 0Ur nfaQ fine ef Wo0lens frcbared /0r Me season et 1895. A0fhtng has beea ls,I undone 70 make Me eahye line sahsfaef0,y m b0inf of n00ely ana /ashion.
 We ha0e beea /oyfnnat, M our se- lection ef- Foyxigu Novehies, aNd be- Aeve haf Ate haae aOiU ag,ee N1A ns Maf Mey ha0s ne0ey been su,passeA
 .SbeetaI aHenfion fs callea 70 ouy frices. We shall efs, g,sater 0aiues Than eve,- be/o,s, m0ifing as a0e 10 He { Ghenfton o/ aH 6nyers aoho musf mest fhe Hines zotH q Thoroughly .sooa artieh af q loao prize.
 We eakl ,y0nr ahsntion again 10 Me faef Maf Me neao DunLab Haks for spring are noSo or sale. See Mem be- lore yoD make your puyehase. 4. ROG4N C. CO..
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