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The age-herald., 1897-12-25

The following transactions were made and certificates issued:
 N. w. Howell. Jr., and Miss Jennie Pitts. A. M. Burrell and Miss Sarah Robbins. G. H. Strickland and Miss Alma Warner. J. s. Vann and Miss M. c. Chapman. John McCrarie and Miss Barbra Stilling. Wm. Blackwell and Miss Etta Nail. Ira Cratwell and Miss Minnie Armstrong. Thomas c. Bird and Miss Matte Satter- field.
 There was some "color" given to the market when the following certificates were issued:
 Richard Thomas and Ella Johnson. Wm. McCauley and Mary Etta Moore Joe Thompson and Laura Tarrant Clark Eickerson and Bettie Hudson. Dave Burford and Lucy Harris. Jeff Hunter and J. Sealey
 Wm. Bell and Matilda Marvin. Dan Toliver and Cora Ray.
 Jeff Carmichael and Minnie Stabert Harvey Kingsbery and Annie Anderson
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Early this morning the doctors pronounced him better.
 He lays at the Wilson & Brown nfirmary and is still unable 10 talk. Every time the effort is made it brings on hemorrhage from the lungs, and the doctors would not allow the effort to get g. statement from him renewed.
 Mir. Ashford remained at his boarding house in Sixth avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets yesterday. He was with his aged mother, and his wife almost the entire day, except when he was re- ceiying callers. When told that it was thought MT. Brown would live he express ed qualification. T hope it is true.' he said. His mother was informed of the af- fair, it being thought useless to keep 1t from her. She bore up bravely under the shock. Once when some one came in and said excitedly that MT. Brown was dead MT. Ashford knitted his brow and calmly said, Well. please do not tell mother, she could not bear 1t in her feeble condition"
 How the Ladies Escaped
 Nothing in Birmingham has caused such morbid interest in a long while. The news was first borne to the people In yesterdays Age Herald, and they could be seen gath cred about In groups discussing 1t.
 The facts as to where and how the shots took place were verified yesterday by wit
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
MORTGAGE SALE.

Under and by virtue of a mortgage exe- cuted to the undersigned on the 9th day or July 1892, by c. F. Carson and his wife Rebecca Carson, and recorded in Book l59 of Mortgages on page S76 in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson county. Ala bama. I will on the 1th day of January, 1898, in front of the court house door in Birmingham, Alabama, within the legal hours of sale. proceed to sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real estate situated in Jefferson county, Alabama, to-wit: An undivided half inter est in and to the east half of southwest quarter, of section 22 and west half of southeast quarter of section 9 and north west quarter of northeast quarter and northeast quarter of northwest quarter of section N all in township 16 range 3, west. The proceeds of said sale will be applied as provided in said mortgage
 KATE JACOBS, Mortgagee. John T. Ashcraft, Florence, Ala, Attorney. 12-25-oaw-3w
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
WOMAN FINED $i,00O.
For Six Years She Had Been Illegally Draw
 ing Pension.

New York, Dec. 2-In the United States circuit court today Mare E. Reynolds, who had been for six years illegally drawing a pension, was fined $1.OOO which she was unable to pay.
 A similar sentence was given to w F. Wheeler, who was found guilty of being inn plicatedln a pension fraud Harry H. Doty, who was Wheelers confederate, was sentenced to thirteen months Imprisonment and Doty's wife, who was also implicated with Wheeler and Doty. was sentenced to thirty days in jail.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
BROWNS CONDITION
 MUCH IMPROVED The Doctors Are Confident He Will
 Recover. HE IS NOT ALLOWED TO TALK Mr. Ashford Says His Goodness Saved
 the Ladies From Injury. STARTED TO SHOOT ONCE OR TWICE When He Saw That the Ladies Were in Dan ger and Refrained-Mr. Browns Pis- 2. tof Found in His valise
 at the Morris Hotel.
HE IS NOT ALLOWED TO TALK
STARTED TO SHOOT ONCE OR TWICE

The sooting affray that took place Thurs day afternoon between T. T. Ashford and Felix T. Brown, in Rosenstih's jewelry establishment with a bevy of young ladies as witnesses. was the chief topic of con- versation on the streets of Birmingham yesterday
 The preliminary hearing has been set for Dec 29, before Judge F'eagin, of the inferi- or criminal court. It is not thought that MT. Browns condition will allow hearing this early.
 Christmas dawns with a spark of joy to Mir. Brown, who was shot three times and almost mortaIly wounded by MT. Ashford
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Office of the City Engineer,

Btrmin gham, Ala, Dec N, 1897. Sealed proposals will be received at this office until 12 o'clock noon Wednesday, January B. 1898, for the following work: First-Grading and macadamizing certain streets and avenues.
 Seconl-ConstTucting the Timnaons ave nus sanitary sewer.
 Third-Furnishing and setting curbstone during the year 1898. F'ourth-I.aying artificial stone sidewalk and yitrified brick drive and alleyways during the year 1898.
 Each party bidding must accompany his bid with a certified check for $50, made payable to the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham to insure making of contracts and bonds Specifications may he obtained at this office. Bonds will be required a. iri- dicated in the specifications. Tbe Iieh. is reserved to reject any and all bids.
 ISigned) JULIAN KEN IltiCi;. s City E.ls; !
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"HE THAT WORKS EASILY, WORKS SUCCESSFULLY" CLEAN HOUSE WITH
 SAP POL 10
Si Ie of Horses

Nashville. Tenn, Dec. A.-The trotting horses of the Hermitage stable will be closed out by dispersal public sales The first consignments, including the staliions Ponce de Leon, Bow Bells, high class brood mares and horses in training, in all about forty head, will be held at Madison Square Garden, in New York. about the middle of February next.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
MADE AN ASSIGNMENT.
Goetter, Veil & Co.,, Large Dry Goods Mer-
 chants of Montgomery.

Montgomery, Dec. A-Goetter. Well Co.,, who conduct one of the largest dry goods houses in this city, made general as- slgnment today. naming Jacob Greil and Bernard Frank, assignees. Apparently the assets will exceed the liabilities Inability to realize. poor collections and refusal of some creditors to grant extension caused the step to be taken.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
Nerr Burglar 8rr ,sted

St. Louis, Dec. 2i.-After a vigil of two years. detectives have arrested here Thomas Hood, self-confessed negro bur glar. who has operated in nearly every large city in the west and south, and even now is wanted at Memphis, Tenn, where a sentence of fourteen years hangs over his head. The crimes for which Hood was wanted here are three, which he confessed were perpetrated about two years ago.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
LIKE VELVET

A Rough, ScaIy Skin Becomes Smooth,
 vICKSBURG, MISS. -"My little girl had very rough and scaIy skin, which troubled her more in winter than in sum mer. We gave her different medicines without benefit. Since taking Hoods Sarsspariila her skin is as smooth as vel vet, and she looks healthy and has gained in weight. We value Hoods Sarsaparilla very highly.' MRs. LOUISE FELDMAN, 205 West Main Street.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
Called to Memphis.

Judge H. A. Sharpe senior judge of the city court, was yesterday called to Mem- phis by the critical illness of his brother. who lives near that city. Judge Sharpe only returned few days ago from the bed side of his brother. being called home on important legal business.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
QUIET FOR THE POLICE.
Nothing Bigger Than an Affray Was Docketec Last Night.

Last night was a very quiet Christmas eve for the police. Not more than dozen arrests were made.
 The majority of these were for 'jags," and the docket read disorderly conduct. There was nothing bigger than an affray on the whole list.
 Warden Walton and Night Captain Weir pronounced it the quietest Christmas eve Birmingham had spent in years.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
COLISEUM GOES
 UP IN SMOKE
(Continued From First Page.)

(COntinued From First Page) $10O 900 will go to the holders of outstand- ing bonds to pay these obligations in full. The owners of the building will get $2O,o00 out of their insurance. Col. J. T. Dickin- son, president of the Coliseum company, said tonight no effort would be made to restore the building.
 While responding to the alarm of fire from the Coliseum, Engine Company No. 19 collided with passenger train on the Lake Shore road, smashing the fire engine badly. Only one of the firemen. Albert Chamberlain. was injured, although not se- riously.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
THE MATRIMONIAL MARKET
Never Coses-No Respecter of the Holiday
 Season.

The matrimonial market, contrary to all precedents, will not close on account of the holidays. Cotton, stock. bonds and grain all take rest but 1natrimony, never.
 In the probate office yesterday the move ment was preceptibly large, the transac- tions necessarily being double, Asked and bid" quotations came nearer together.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
Fought With Revolvers.

Paintersville, Ky, Dec A.-Grantz Ar nett and Green Patrick. both politicians, fought with revolvers here today. The duel was the outcome of an old grudge. Eight shots were exchanged, and Arnett was dangerously wounded. The men are members of the Oldest and best families" of the State
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
Loss of $5O,OOO

New York. Dec. 24--Fire in the business portion of Patterson, N. J., destroyed property to the value of s5O,OOO, about equally divided between the building and the stock of tenants,
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.rMo piayers Signed

Boston, Dec. A.-The first two players of the regular Boston team to sign con- tracts are Pitcher Klobedanz and Catcher Bergen, whose contracts were received by President Soden today.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
ReuICulprits snared

Paris, Dec. A-Durng the progress today of the trial of deputies and former deputies accused of complicity in the Panama canal scandal M. Andrieux, former prefect of police declared that the real culprits were being spared for political reasons
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
One of the Six Hundred. EA

Chicago. Dec. 24.-Jeremiah L. Ryan, one of the survivors of the charge of Balakava was awarded s1,OOO damages against the city of Chicago today Ryan fractured his knee cap by a fall caused by defective sidewalk
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
Dragged Ashore.

Delaware Breakwater, Dec A.-The steamboat James A. Carney, from Mobile for New York, which arrived here during the night, dragged ashore on the beach abreast of the marine hospital, where she now remains Wind now fresh.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
TO Confer on Yukon Matters

Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 2-Hon. Clifford Sif- ton, minister of the interior, will leave for Washington on Sunday to confer with the United States authorities on Yukon mat terS
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
Bismarck Imqroying

Freldrichsruhe Dec. A.-Prince Bismarck who for the past two days has been ill., is now enjoying satisfactory health. He will spend his Christmas with his family.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
Peter Coleman Executed

Richmond, aV., Dec. 24.-Peter Coleman who murdered his wife at Old Church some months ago, was hanged at Hanover c. H. today. The execution was quiet. Death was almost instantaneous.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
Exnlosion of Oil Stove.

New York, Dec. A-The explosion of an oil stove used for heating purposes in the office of Barwise & Son. dealers in teas and coffees, today caused a fire which consumed over $40 900 worth of property.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
Another Assignment

Syracuse, N. r.. Dec. A.-Bradford Ken nedy, Sons & Mcclure, wholesale hardware, was closed by the sheriff today on judg- ments amounting to $4O626
The age-herald., 1897-12-25

Our store will be open all day to-day.
 M. F. MESSER,
 "The Feet Fitter,"
 2OlO Second Ave
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Cnnsignment of Gold

New York. Dec. A.--Heidelbach. Ickle- heimer 6 Co. announce that they have $500 900. in gold leaving London tomorrow consigned to them.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25

D.., cure Liver Ills; easy to Hoods Pills take, easy to operate.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

We desire to express our thanks to the public for the general appreciation shown for our unexcelled J. Martin Rye. Parties desiring this ar- ticle will do well to place their orders at once, in anticipation of the holiday rush. It sells for 75c a full quart, or $500 a gallon. The acknowledged leader of all Whistles.
 VIM. WISE, Phone 544 2O0-2ll l0tF St, ie.IT-l9-21 -22- -223-24.
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Our store will be open all cay to-day.
 M. P. MESSER,
 "The Feet Fitter,'
 2O1O Second Ave.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-01
HOME FROM .CALIFOR MA.
Second InstaIIment of the Christian
EDdeavor Tourists Returns.

Second Iustallment of the Christian
EDdeavor Tourists Returns.
The Inst organized party of the Washing
ton contingent Of Christian Endeayorers
who attended the sixteenth international
convention OF the society at San Francisco,
Cal, returned to the city yesterday, some
coming over the Baltimore and Potomac
while the great majority came via the
Baltimore and Ohio Railway Those Who
arrived yesterday were delayed at Ogden
about twenty hours by q slight accident
to their special Aside from the delay and
the separation from the rest of the Wash
ington party, they suffered no other incon-
veniences.
While the party aboard the Altoire re-
GREETED very much being separated from
the other Neutrality-suspicious., still they lost
none Of the advantages and pleasures Of the
return trip Like the others, they spent
several days enjoying the beauty and ad-
miring the wonders at Yellowstone Park
Mr.. Miles Shand and Grant Leech who
arrived over the Baltimore and Ohio road
at 4:50, spoke In the highest terms of tile
reception the Washington En- deavorers had
received at the hands of citizens OF the
city Of tho Golden Gate Excursion parties
were arranged and the delegates were
given an opportunity TO admire some of
the beauties Of California. Parties visited
Monterey, San Jose and other poin Is. also
Yosemite Valley and Seattle.
Those who arrived over the Baltimore and
Ohio are Prof and Mrs worden, Miss
Levering, Miss Johnson, Mrs. DR.. Lee, Mr..
Wurdeman, MIR and Mrs. NJ NJ. Rowser.
Mr.. Berry, and the Misses Berry, Miss
Bishop, Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert, and the Rev.
Dr.. Howard, pastor OF Zion Baptist Church.
The Rev. DR.. Van Ness, who was with
the party, stopped off In Ohio.
Those who came by the Baltimore and
Potomac were Miss stickne " Miss Thatcher,
Mrs. Harvey. Mrs. Hopkins, Miss Van White
Miss Verdeil, Mrs. w. A. Johnson. Mr.. and
Mrs. Kurtz, Miss McKenny, Miss Odeil-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-01
DIR. WOODWARD REaPPOINTRD.
Commissioners Maize Him Health
Officer for Three Years.

Commissioners Maize Him Health
Officer for Three Years.
At the expiration of hts term Of office
yesterday, Health Officer Woodward was
reappoiDted for three years by the Unani-
nous vote of the board of Commissioners.
This action has been anticipated for
some time. as IL W as known that Dr. Wood
wards conduct OF the office has been salts
factory in all respects To the hoard. This
Is the first time Dr.. Woodward has been
reappointed, he having received the APP
pointment In July. 1894
Notwithstanding the fact that it was
all but settled that Dr. Woodward was to
receive the position again there has been
a bitter fight to have him ousted as the
close of his term approached The pIaceis
a remunerative one, and number of local
physicians have been pushed for it, while
a score OF letters have been sent to the
newspapers attacking DR.. Woodward DR.
Woodward, however, easily recei ed tha re-
appointment, as the Commissioners have
received officially few, IL any, complaints
against him, and are more than satisfied
with the way he discharged the duties Of
the office.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-01
IHE LEXINGTON AIR MOTOR
Receiver Seheepf Protests Against
Mr.. Blacks Adverse Report
Files a Brief Setting Forth the Com
paDy's Contentious and Asking
for an Early Decision.

The much-discussed air motor was agaia
Considered by the Commissioners yester-
day afternoon, when Receiv eT schOepf and
AttDrney RidOut appeared before them 70
protest against the acceptance of Engineer
Commissions Backs adverse REPORT upon
the adoption Of the motor. Mr.. SchOspf pro
posed to read brief which he had pre-
pared and then have the Commissioners
ask questions cohcernin g it which De would
answer Capt. Black. however. said that in
such a report as that they could not truss
to cFal statements. He, therefore. asked
that the brief be left with him, aud he
would submit questions in writing which
could he answered in writing This was
accordingly done.
After outlining at great length the
eompany's e0nbentions in the matter, the
brief concludes
1.-The principles of compressed air are
well understood by engineers; the appa-
ratus has reached a remarkable degree
of success, with daily promise Of improve
ment Reputable manufacturers have taken
Up the system and are prepared to prove
their guarantees. Some Of the abless
engineers in this country and abroad
indorse che system. The leading stress
railway owners Of acknowledged business
ability. after thorough Investigation OF
this Hoadley Knight compressed air syS
tenn, have adopted it, and finally, s0r the
properties for which I am responsible,
there is no alternative system permitted By
legislature that will permit the roads
TO continue in existence.
81 beg to urge upon the attention OF
the Commissioners the necessity OF promps
action upon this matter, as the public
Is clamoring for Us TO proceed with our
equipment, and the time allowed Us by
Congress is short enough at the best"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-01
DIED AS SHE HAD LIVED.
Sadie Tasker, a Resident OF the d.
vision, Commits Snicfde.

Sadie Tasker, a Resident of the d.
vision, Commits Snicide.
Sadie Tasker di ed as she had lived For
the past eight months she has been an in
mate of a house kept by Lolita Stanton, at
No. 3I2 Thirteenth street nortfIw est in
the Division" A week ago she NOV e.
and took up her abode with Della Ferguson
at No. 32S Thirteenth street mort hwy est
Friday night she had a quarrel with her
lover, who chas tised her because she was
intoxicated Then she went up to her
rom and on pretense Of taking a dose of
seitzer she mixed the contents of a two
ounce phial Of sulphate of morphine. Her
friends Thought that her wild deiirium
which followed was the result Of the
liquor she drank.
Early yesterday morning she was found
by another Of the inmates OF the house
dead in her bed. Policeman BaTtei was
notified and called an ambulance from
the Emergency Hospital, but when DR.
Bahr arrived he found that the woman
had been dead for some time. Detective
Kilmartin and Policeman Cochran, who
investigated the case, could find no note
or letter telling why she had ended her
life. Acting Coroner GIazebrOok gave q.
Certificate OF suicide.
Sadie Tasker had been a handsome
woman, and the beauty had not all faded
from her face and forni. She was twenty
eight years OF age and eight months ago
came here froEz Pniiadeiphia. She was
once married. to a well-to-io man In the
Quaker City, and has two children now
Twin q there Her effect wsra "a ken charys
Of by the police, who are ma king an
effort 80 locate her relatives In PhiIa-
delpbia. II they cannot be found her
laEdlady, Della Ferguson, win see that the
young woman receives a decent burial.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-01
EcHo MEETING AT HAMLINE.
"Reminiscences of the Toronto Con-
yeution to Be Recalled.

"Reminiscences of the Toronto Con-
veution to Be Recalled.
The HamIine NJ. E. Church viii hold
unique service Monday evening, in which
the Toronto convention of EpwoTth
Leagues will be described By Washing.
ton delegates.
Tire exercises include an organ voluntary
by Prof Otis ID. Sweet. q vocal duet, BY
Misc Billie Carpenter aRd Miss Dana; vocal
select ,oas. by quartet composed of NessrS
j. rtbur Rose. Frank Fl. PoSton, w. A.
Johnson. and DIT n. W Pomcroy, and a
solo by MT Charles Fl. Henney. Mr..
Harry o. Hine will describe the scenery
along the line to Toronto and also che
arrangements for the entertainments OF the
delegates The convention will be dwCls
upon By Prof. c. NJ L. Sites, Miss Jennie
Watts, Rev. j. w. Beall.
Short talks VIII be made by z. 2.
HamIin, F. E. Woodward. Miss Wenncr.
Miss Dolly Mitchell, E. 8. La Fetra. t. b.
Locke, o. A Terry. The stay-at-homes
will form the subject of the remarks of
Rev. W. r. StTicklea, d. ID. A prayer and
conservation service will be conducted by
the Rev. T. Fred Heisse-
An echo meeting will be held at WASH
ington Grove on the evening OF Tuesday,
August 3. at which the Rev. L. D Wilson
will preside. Good music and Interesting
addresses will he the features.
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spector as soon as it should have been
In view or the previous excellent record
OF Officer German il IS recommended that
he be reprimanaed for his earelessness In
this connection and be warned 70 be :nore
careful in the future.
Eighth. IL appears that so far as Lieut..
Teepie Is concern ed there has not been
sufficient defIBiJeneSs Of Instruction 10
the men under him regarding the sendin z
In Of In formation when such events occur
also that he was dereiict IN the discharge
Of his duties W hen asked for the services
Of Officer O'Dea at or about noon, IN
sending said officer to his dinner and
sending him to work on tile case when he
returned at O'Clock, thereby aIlo wing two
hours TO elapse.
Recommended. That he be reprimaudsel
for his derelction In this connection and
warned to be more careful Ia the future.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-01
Sunday Comfort at Marshall Hall.

Today Is the day that thousands enjoy
the only time for pleasure that is allotted
to them This is the day that thousands
seek the cool pleasure or an outing TO
Marshall Hall, because they know that
there they are sure to find Comfortable
surroundings and something to entertain
them at the same time. AS soon as the
steamer pulls out from the wharf the
difference from town Is noticed TN tho
frehs air from the river, and from that
time Until the boat gets back there Is
not q moment that is not filled with
enjoyment for the guests On the lawns,
up near the Mansion, In the Afternoon
Sctroetier's Band gives concert. Prof.
Schroeder personally directs this music,
and it fs an attraetieR that brings many
people to the Hail If one cares u dine
at the Hall, there is q ddning-room any
comments on which would De snpersluous
Everyone knewa The excellence OF the
meals at this resort The grounds
afford such cooi lounging places,
and the uDabated breeze sach .e conn
faet, tbat 10 10 no wonder the boats have
IN they can carry The barber shop On
Ne heat - open ON SUNDAY. The Maealee
Ter at IL . m.s $50 and ESQ .. N. IL
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-01
grippe Cured.

Last winter I had a bad cold and
severe cough. I was lame in every joint
and muscle. I was sick and felt as
though was coming down with typhoid
fever. 1t was no doubt a bad case OF
grippe. Mr.. E. p. Bulge gave me bot
tie of Brazilian Balm, saying he was
sure it would help me. The relief was
almost instantaneous. It quickly
stopped my cough and took the grippe
with all the pains and soreness out OF
my system I gave the balance of the
50-cent bottle to Mrs. Bishop Wiley for
her daughter. 1t proved so beneficial
she says she never intends to be without
Il. Edwin Fitz Jones, Cincinnati, Ohio,
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Goldenberg's s,
..the dependable store"
e2l-s26-aos 7fh-706 X Sts-
Enameled
ware for less
than you
have ever
paid.

The crockery, chlnaware
and housefurnishings de
partment which we have
promised you for some time
isn't quite ready yet, but
the manager and buyer of
this department has been
to the market, and the stock
is ready when the store fix
lures are.
In securing the market
for the very best values he
ran across a lot of