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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-11-19
THE OLD PLAYGOER.
CUT IN SUGAR CHARTERS.
Welch & Co. Make a Reduction of
Twenty Per Cent.

Welch & Co., who for years have
operated Il line of sugar carrying
packets between this port and Hon
olulu have announced that beginning
with the new year they will carry SUI
gar cargoes to San! Francisco from
the capital city of the Island Repub-
lie for 50 ton or 80 cents less than
the price that for years has ruled the
sugar carrying trade, says a late San
Francisco Chronicle. That will force
the vessels of the Spreciiels line and
of the Williams, Dimond & Co.'S line
to the same figures, and it is said the
intention of the cut is TO induce the
planters to send the products of their
cane fields that now 90 to the refner-
les of the East. to this port for ship
ment over the Southern Pacific, in
stead of sending it by way of Cape
Horn. y few years ago all the sugar
grown on the Islands was sent to
San Francisco and what could not he
handled at the refinery here was sent
overland to the refineries of the SUI
gar combine in the East. With the
decline in ship charters owners Of
vessels found some profit in taking
sugar from Honolulu to New York,
and sugar laden vessels around the
horn became quite common. The SUI
gar packets that for years had enjoy
ed monopoly of carrying the pro-
ducts of the Islands to this port be-
gan to come into the harbor almost
empty. and to regain the trade the
reduction was made so that the
freight on sugar around the Horn
and overland from this port would be
about equal.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-11-19
ALL WERE SORRY.

Assistant Bookkeeper and Police
man Lennon of Eva plantation We're
in the city today. He says that the
striking Japanese laborers pleaded
guilty this morning and expressed a
sorrow for their action. They were
assessed costs, amounting to SD each.
Eighty-three were in the lot. The
men have all returned to work and ev-
erything is serene at Eva again.
Fine Printing. Star Office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-11-19
MIR. CHEEK INSTALLED,

Secretary Coleman's assistant, NJ. \.
Cheek, has taken hold already. Life
in the gymnasium will be stirred up
for the present. \ basket ball con-
test and handball tournament are
among the things on the tapis.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-11-19

HAWAIIAN HARDWARE co.
FORT ST., opp. Spreckels' Bank.
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THE COTTON MARKET is LOW
THERE IS A SHORTAGE IN CROP AND
 PRICE.
Last Year It Opened at 3-8, and at This Date 6 1-2 1897 Opening Was
 6 34, and is Now 1-2.

The cotton market of Birmingham is now in a fourishing condition and will be still more so before the close of this season.
 It is estimated by experts that the re- ceipts this year will be 25 per cent in excess of those of last year, which is due to two causes. One is that there is 10 per csnt to 15 per cent increase in the crop in this section, the other that increased shipping facilities will bring more here from the outside.
 The total crop in sight throughout the world at this date is 100000 bales. At this time last year it was 1,760,000 bales, a shortage so far of 260,00O bales. De- spite this the price has fallen. In 1896 the price opened at 7asc; this year it opened at 6%c and is now at 5hc.
The age-herald., 1897-10-12
H0RN- HIGGINS.
Wealthy Meridian Widow Marries Deputy
 MarshaI-Heayy Hail Stotm.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Meridian, Miss, Oct. 11.-Mrs. M. F. Higgins, the relict of Peter Higgins, at one laime a prominent and wealthy resi- dent of Meridian, was married at the St. Patrick's Catholic church last night to Deputy United States Marshal John E. Horn. The bride Is about 70 years of age, has 8 son about the same age as her nowly acquired husband, who is about 40 years old. She owns considerable val uable real estate in this city, and is re- puted to be worth about $100,000.
 This section was vastied 'shis after noon iby a severe hail and rain storm which put an end p drouth of over two months duraffon which had been felt all over the state. The we'd her has turned several degrees cooler, and the prospects are good for an carly frost which will stop the spread of the yell low fever.
The age-herald., 1897-10-12
BOB BURDETTE IS COMING
WILL LECTURE UNDER AUSPICES OF
 THE LYCEUM.
About Two Hundred Members Have Been Se- cured, and Lists Will Remain Open Until
 Thursday-Watterson in November.

The Birmingham Lyceum will begin its courss of entertainments with hu- moTous lecture by the famous Hawk eye" man, Rebt. J. Burdette. Thursday night, October IA.
 The lecture will be at Seals hall, which has been engaged for the entire course. MT. Burdette has lectured here before, and delighted a large audience. His subject was "The Rise and Fall of the Mustache." This time he will give something new and equally as good.
 The promotsrs of the Lyceum did not get up the full membership of 25o as or fginally intended, but concluded to be- gin the course with Burdette, as the op- portunity was offsred to get him, and sell the surplus seats to the public at 50 cents each. The membership is now about 200, and as each member has two admissions, 400 seats will be taksn by the members.
 There are 512 seats in Seals hall, so only about 100 seats can be sold the puphc IlChelS call Us puiClldSSu eiI Seals hall, Godden's and Newmans drug stores, Lyman & Stones, and Der ney bank.
 In the meantime any one applying to H. K. White, the secretary, at Room ', LyonTerry building, opposite court house. can get a season membership in the Lyceum for $500. This will give two admissions to each of the ten lec- lures and musical entertainments of the course, or twenty admissions for $500, thus making the cost to members 25 cents seat, while those not members will have to pay 50 cents and 75 cents.
 It Is proposd to have Hon. Henry Wat terson early in November, with his nsw lecture on Abraham Lincoln and the public admission to this will be at least 70 cents, unless the Lyceum gets 250 members in the interval. In such case the membership would fill the hall and there will bs no seats to sell the public.
 Those who have already joined the Lyceum can get their season tickets by applying to H. K. White or to J. B. Cobbs, the treasurer, at Berney bank, and paying their membership fees.
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were arrested for having Illicit liquor in their possession.
 A seres of revival meetings began Sunday mornding in the First Methodist church. The services yesterday were con- duoted by tihe pastor. Rev. L. c. Brans- comb. Rev. J. M. Mccoy of Nashville, will arrive tomorrow and conduct the services for several days.
 w. L. Hackett, the recently elected mayor of Couatland, has resigned his office. The city council held a special meeting and elected Alderman A. J. Crosthwaite to fill Hacket,'s uneXpired term.
 Warren Hurdley, superintendent of Toney's gin at Swaneott, had his arm entangled in l.he ginning machinery Sat- urday afternoon and it was fearfully torn. Physicians amputabed the arm that might, and Hundley is in a precarious condition.
 Hon. Oscar B. Hundley, ex-state sena- Nor representing Madison county, and bride, nee Miss Bessie O'Brien, of Bir- mlngham, arrived in the city Saturday, anSer having spent their honeymoon on tour through foreign countries.
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of east end of lot 1s. in blcek ss2. city: $150
 c. P. Williamson ct al. ito Blanche Gelders-1ot 19 and ten feet off west side of lot 20, block S6 eay; s, 1900. Louis Bolssel and wife 10 H. c. Nesne Lots end ?, in north flaiH of lot 1sf in block 6, in Bolsssl's survey; $500.
 N. c. Ragsdale and wife to G. B. AIi1- ler--Nolithwest quarter of southwest quarter, section '. township 20, range 4 west; $200.
 M. B. Montgomery to G. L. Clapp-Lot 21, in block 12, in Montgomery & Parks survey; s400. es
 Joseph T. and M. A. Beae,ey to D. A. Archibald-Part of block 795, city, $9Oo.
 Alex Dalias and wife to Mrs. Irene s. McDavid-I1ot 2, in block 76S, city; $32 50.
 Susan F. Wilson acd husband 10 Ten nesse CUaA, Iron and Railroad company One ff,A part interest in 6SS acres of land; s1.
The age-herald., 1897-10-12
OPENING BALL ON Nov. 24.
Phoenix Club Will Expend $3,OOO on Its
 New Quarters.

Last night at their elegant new quar- ters in the Lane residence at Nineteenth street and Eighth avenue the regular monthly meeting of the Phoenix club was held and twelve new members were elected.
 The board of directors also met and decided to fit the club up dn magnificent style. They will expend about three thousand dollars. Work will begin at once, and when completed will make it one of the most rolally furnished club houses in the south.
 The entertainment committee has de- cideh to give the opening ball on We'd nesday evening, Nov. "A, the eve of Thanksgiving. It will be one of the swellest affairs given In Birmingham, and visitors are expected to be present from many parts of the country.
The age-herald., 1897-10-12
NOT THE DREADED SCOURGE 0. W. Stebbins' Death Not CauSs
 ed by Yellow Fever. DIED FROM LIVER TROUBLE Board of Health and Experienced Microscopy ists 80 Decide-PIomaine Poison From
 Canned saImon--Fears Aayed.

Special to The Age-Heral1.
 Montgomery, Oct. 1.-The state health officer the Montgomery board of health and experienced microscopists made a careful post mortem examination of the remains of Orr Stebbins Sunday after neen and gave out their report that tlis death was mot caused by yellow fever, but resulted from jaund!ee and liver trouble i
 Their report allayed all fears previous ly existing and everyone resumed the even tenor of his way. Stebbins was afflicted with liver disorder and jaundicc and these caused the yallowness of his skin. He had not been out of the city in two years, so far as known, and in no manner could he have come in con- tact with yellow fever.
 About a week ago Stobbins and his family partool of some canned salmon and all suffered from an attack of cholera morbus Stebbins, on account of the condition of his system, had a more severe case than the other members of the family. Physicians were called and said ptomaine poison existed After some days he was relieved, but not until too late.
 His funeral occurred Sunday after noon, but on account of precautionary reasons was not largely attended.
The age-herald., 1897-10-12
THE AURORA BOREALlS.
It Is Something Foreign to the People of Bir-
 mingham.

Not many residents of Birmingham have seen the aurora borealis as it is to be seen in all it's wondrous prismaitlc beauty on the winter nights in the far northwest of Canada, but they can see sight more beautiful and wonderful by visiting the new dry goods emporium of Caheen Bros, at 1924-1926 Second ave- mue, to which all are invited by those up-to-da:e merchants to come and feast their eyes.
 The show windows, as large as those in the mammoth, world famous palaces of fashion in New York and the largest in the south, are dressed with consummate art and form notable attraction by themselves; but they are but a foretaste of the magnificent interior, where color runs riot and the ant of feminine adorn- ment has reached its apotheosis.
 To describe the collection of lovely things from all parts of the globe fully would exhaust the vocabulary of praise and fill am issue of The Age-Herald
 
 scopic variety are innumerable patterns, in which tine loom has imprisoned the colors of the rainbow and about them on every hand are wondrous creations and the thousand and one things dear to the heart of femininity.
 A large skylight let's in a flood of light upon the gay scene by day; at night, hundreds of incandescent lamps make Ht light as day. To all who may delight in reading Aladdfns fabled palace, it is more soul-satisfying to stand in the entrance or on the rear stairs of Caheen's emporium and drink i'm the scene of beauty until ones eyes are dazzled and one involuntarialy catches one's breath with the same peculiar feeling of pleas uraIble pain which Is caused by the sweetest music. In fact, the display in Caheens emporium could best be de- scrbed by music, for 1t is a symphony in scolors.
 " The display compris4s everything wo- man can think of for her own comfort or adornment or for the furnishing of her house. A complete and unsurpassed stock of boys and childrens clothing and mems furnishing goods will be add ed. Bagdad portieres, Egyptian cur tains and couch covers are some new articles which Caheen Bros. have obtain ed for tasteful Birmingham people. 7 The hats bafffe description; notably ons made out of a complete bird with irrdescent plumage, which would make the most homely woman look beautiful Everyone should see that hat, it is al- most too lovely to wear.
 Caheen Bros. hava been fifteen years in business in Birmingham and have pleased all their patrons in the past, but with their new stock-the finest ever brought to the Magic City, thsy have outdone their previous successes. Sol and Ferd Caheen will give their person. al attention to the business as hsreto- fore.
The age-herald., 1897-10-12
NEWS OF THE STATE.

Tom Richardson died at Anniston Sat urday. He was formerly a member of the Glen Addie Hose company, but had been an invalid for some time prior tc his death.
 Anniston's cotton receipts for the last month were the largest in the history oi the city.
 Jonah Isaacs and his son, Walter Isaacs, who were recently arrested in Henry county for receiving stolen property were given D preliminary hear ing Friday and bound over in the sum of $2OO each.
 The report that there is smallpox at Clayton is denied. However, it doss ex- ist at Troy and Pinckard.
 A saw mill belonging to Henry Smed- ley at Mellow Valley was burned last Friday.
 A movement is on foot to build rail- roda in Clay county. Particulars as yet have not been given out.
 A reading room and circulating library may be established at Livingston.
 Colbert county has been invited to participate in the Lauderdale fair with equal privilege as the latter county.
 The residence of R. w Irwin at Short ersville, was destroyed by fire recently.
 Preparations are being made at New Decatur by the Louisville mad Nashville to run switch to the dock and out in the Tennessee river, so that boats may be loaded from the freight cars.
 William Lumley, a white man, shot and killed Joe Brown, negro, near Oak Grove, in Perry county, a few days ago. The killing was the result of a quarrel about loading a wagon with cotton.
 Startling Snow, an old negro employed by the Calhoun County Democrat, died Thursday.
 Miss Lizzie Hill died at Troy recently.
 The papers throughout the state are booming Alabama Day at the Centen- nial.
 Daniel Freeman, of Scottsboro, died last week.
 The Opelika street tax ordinance has been enforced more stringently this year than ever before
 Will Fannin, of Tuskegee, died of con- sumption recently.
 Two negroes, @ man and woman, were last week placed in jail at Rock ford charged with the murder of an in- fant.
 The drought throughout the state con- tinueS
The age-herald., 1897-10-12
JEFFERSON TURKISH BATHS.
The Opening of the Resort a Signal
 Success.

The opening of the Jefferson Turkish baths Nsterday was nothing short of a signal success. Crowds of people throng- ed the beautifully decorated rooms all day and were courteously shown through by Prof. Fred Balmess and Louis Gel ders.
 Many ladies were among the visitors and expressed themselves as delighted with the luxurious furnishings and fit tings of the establishment.
 The presence of so many visitors on this occasion bespeaks a liberal pefrcla- age for the enterprise, which will be worthily bestowed.
 At o'clock the place was thrown open for business and many people took ad- vantage of the facilities offered by this contemplating concern.
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ate justice of the supreme court, will be candidate before the next state con vent.on for chief justice. He is an ab1e jurist, and a long experience on the bench well fits him for the chief justice ship"
 The Albertsvlils Times contends that the money question will always be of inn portance until finally settled. The Timss says:
 The democratic party can't afford to slab off next year, that plank in the platform which calls for free coinage. IT they do they VIII make a mistake which will be hard to overcome. The money question will be the one of great est importance until it is settled. The democrats can't afford to run away from their principles just for the sake of few gold bug voters. Fight the is- sue to the finish, then it will be done for'
 The Cuba Bann=r pays Its respects to the anti-Johnston papers in the follow ing manner:
 Those papers that fought the demo- cratic party with all their might during the late campaign are not the ones to say what shall be our stat= platform"
 The Troy Standards long promised trade edition has been issued and it is in every way a credit to Editor Graves with matters pertaining to Troy and Pike county attractively gotten up. Geographically it was beauty, and it's contents regular compendium of south- east A Alaha nan'S recournaS
 The Bessener Weekly compliments Judge Sharpe very highly and believes that his candidacy for the high office to which hs aspires will find universal ac- ceptance. The Weekly says:
 Judge H. A. Sharpe of the B.rming- ham city court is announced as can didate for justice of the supreme court Of this state. It argues Wall for a com munity and state when such men as Judge Sharpe aspire to high judicial office Judges are not as stated of poets, born, but there are in th= requisites for high judicial position, clements which are inherent, and which reading, study and experience simply bring into bolder relief. Incorruptible integrity, the pow CT of segregating ones self from distract ing influences, a quick comprehension of the relation and bearing of facts, love for and an admiration of justice in its unalloyed purity, are characteristics which distinguish the ideal and the just judge, and these dominate the service and admiration of Judge Sharpe. While selfshness and local prids, would cause us to wish the retention of Judge Sharpe in service at home, yet broader patri- otism, and a profound admiration for the man and of his eminence as a jurist would impel us to desire his advance ment to the highest judicial position in the gift of ths, state. We trust that the considerations that move us to this eX- pression will have the same influence with all our people and that his cand.- dacy will find universal acceptance"
The age-herald., 1897-10-12
Bessemer Division

The case of the stabe against Edgar L. Mitchell will be taken up this morning.
 Mitchell was formerly cashier of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pamy at Bessemer and was indicted by the crimlnal grand jury, charged with embezzMng the funds of the company. The case was transferred to the Besse- mer division of the circuit court from the criminal court in this city.
The age-herald., 1897-10-12
SPLENDID PIECE OF WORK.
Mir. Wetmore Highly CompIimented for Suc-
 eessfuI Leadership.

That was splendid leadership on the pant of Richard P. Wetmore Saturday," said local politician yesterday. He led in the exciting contest for the coun- ty executive committee chairmanship with taoIt and ability. Wetmore is des- fined to become a political leader of power. Nothing succseds like success."
The age-herald., 1897-10-12
STILL DESTROYED.
Revenue Officers Pour Out 400 Gallons of
 Beer-RevvaI Meeting Begins.
Special ito The e-Herald.

Special to The Age Herald.
 Huntsville. Oct. 11.-Near Hub, Mttle hamlet, revenue officers captured and de- stroycd sixty-galllon copper still, cap and worm, eight beer stands. 400 gallons of beer and many other things that go to make up a firg.-class distilelry. This was an iliotd concern operated by Wil- liam c. Malone. who was captured and bound over to court by United States commissioner at Florence. John Hill and Frank Hill, respectable whle farmers.
The age-herald., 1897-10-12
Real Estate Transfers

National Mutual Building and Loan association to H. M. Brown-lLot z. i, o'clock 3, West End; $S50.
 R. M. Buck and wife to P. M.. Laws Lot 8. in block 1s and strip off lot 2, in block 1S, Fmney & Jones' addition, $50.
 N. W. Scott and wife to P. F. Laws -Three strips Uf land west of lots and 8, in block 13, Kinney & Jones' addition; and lot S. in block 13, $16
 w. w. Wishart to Mary E. Wishart- Lots and 1o dn block 1S1. East Lake; value received
 Amd Golden and wife to Birmingham Building and Loan asEociattoH-90 feet
The age-herald., 1897-10-12
DR. EAGER RETURNS.
Released From Quarantine Detention n-Preached
 at Montgomery Sunday.

Special to The Age-H Herald.
 Montgomery, Oct. 1-Dr. George H. Eager having served out his tsrm of quarantine, has returned to the city and Sunday preached at the First Baptist church.
 He was heard by large crowd it be- ing the first meeting with his flock after an unexpectedly prolonged vacation. His reception amounted almost to an ovation
The age-herald., 1897-10-12
CANDIDATES CHOSEN.
The White Primary at Troy Yesterday Named
 Standard Bearers.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Troy, Oct. 1.-The whi.e primary held 1lere today nominated the following ticket: For mayor, J. e. Henderson; for councllmen, J. s. Carroll, S. W. Giller- stedt, J. w. Nolan, w. c. Black, James Wytters and George Tamil.
 All are good men and together make a strong tickes. The election occurs in December.
The age-herald., 1897-10-12
OLD CITIZEN DEAD.
Ephram Knight, for Years Resident of Hale
 County Passes Away.

Special to The Age Herald.
 Greensboro, Oct. 11.-Ephriam Knight, one of the oldest citizens of this section, died Saturday at Uniontown at the age of ST. He was the father of Capt. w. N. Knight of this place.
 Miss Margaret Peterson is also very sick. She was at the Tuskegee Female college, but was compelled to return home on account of her illness.
The age-herald., 1897-10-12
A DULL DAY IN THE COURTS
U. s. COURT BEING ADJOURNED
 FROM DAY TO DAY.
Judge Boarman Is Expected to Arrive Thurt- day-Case of Edgar Mitchell Transfer
 red to Bessemer Circuit Court.

At noon yesterday Chief Deputy Clerk 10. T. Broadway, with Deputy Marshal J. L. White in attendance. called the United States court to order and ad- journed over until this morning at 10 o'clock.
 Judge Boarman who was expected to be here. did not put in an appearance and Deputy Clerk Broadway acted ac- cording to his instructions. Assistant District Attorney J. P Glover wss on hand to represent the government in terest.
 At o'clock in the afternoon a tele- gram was received from Juldge Boarman, who is still sick at Washington, saying that he hopes to be on hand Thursday, and instructing the clerk to adjourn the court from day to day until fais arrival. He also said that he would wire the exact time of his departure.
 United States Clerk N. W. Trimbre and Marshal Dan Cooper. accompanied by his chief clerk, J. M. Bruce, left yes terday for Huntsville, where they will attend the term that opened there yes terday. They were joined here by Judge Bruce, who will preside.