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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-19
MAJ. JOHN B. BURKE,
The well-Known Capitalist Residing at West
End Ala, Says

THAT he feels that IT is duty he owes
the public to tell what the wonderful RENEE
dy, Anti-Catarrh, has accomplished for
him. and gives us permission to publish
the following letter: ~
The Alaskan Remedy Co, Southern
Branch. Birmingham, Ala n
Gentlemen:-I would not take five hum
dred dollars for what Anu-catarrh has
done for me. My doctor pronounced my
case Dry Catarrh. and 1 tried so many
doctors and different remedies without OBJ
tanning any relief, in fact, most all of the
remedies only further aggravated my CONF
plant, that l did not believe my case could
be cured. The disease was growing more
malignant every day My head was badly
affected and ached almost constantly. At
ter using your remedy my headache has
entirely disappeared, and I feel like diff
ferent man. l believe Anti-Catarrh to be
a sure and never-failing specific for Ca
tarrh. 1t does all or more than you claim
for 1t in your advertisements, and l gladly
recommend it to my friends and to suffers
ing humanity.
Respectfully yours,
JOHN B. BURKE.
There is not a man in jefferson county
better known, moree highly respected
than Maj. John b. Burke. lie is known to
be conservative and careful in his dealings
and his word is good as his bong.
Thousands of sufferers in the United States
are wasting their hard earned dollars vain1
ly trying to obtain relief from this loath-
some disease, although 1t may be but tens
porary. Others have tried SO many diff
ferent remedies without receiving any benz
eft whatever that they have hopelessly re-
solved to let the disease take its course,
although they are aware of the fact that
chronic catarrh almost invariably leads to
consumption, bronchitis, catarrh of the
| stomach, chronic dyspepsia, and other fatal
diseases. The above testimonial should
convince even the most skeptic. Ask your
druggist for Anti-Catarrh and take no SUBJ
stitute for there is none Price, 81.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-19

that state for some years before the time
of his death. He went from here to Mon
tana some years ago. He died not leav-
ing sufficient funds with which to pay for
the shipment of his remains from Montana
to Alabama. A brother of the deceased in
Texas telegraphed to his relatives here
that he had sent to Montana $500 with
which to pay the expenses.
When the body arrived here 1t was mark
ed c. o. D. to cover all expenses and ex-
press charges. This was a great disap-
pointment to the relatives here, who unable
at the time TO raise sufficient money with
which to pay the charges. They consulted
a lawyer who advised them to pay all the
money they could and If they could not
pay all of 1t, to take the body from the
express office by force. The deputy sheriff
of the county came to Helm and seized
the remains at the railway station and
took them to the home of the family. It
appears that there was some misunder-
standing In reference to the money sent
by the brother in Texas The affair Great
ed great excitement here and the express
company is very, severely blamed.
One party of seven families, consisting
of forty -four persons, going to Texas, took
the train at Hefin Wednesday night They
are farming people from South Cleburne,
and will stop at Dublin, 100 miles west of
Waco.
Henin continues to ship cattle to Tevas.
Another consignment will leave in jan
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placed in nomination for first and second
vice-presidents respectively, and unani-
mously elected. Robert Askew was elected
third vice president without opposition and
NJ. NJ. Garland became fourth vice-presi-
dent by unanimous vote. Geo. 3. Lennon
was chosen treasurer and Frank Morrison
secretary without opposition.
For executive committeeman Andrew
Furh, of San Francisco, was chosen.
The choice of the next place of meeting
was contest between Detroit and Kansas
City, the vote resulting Kansas City, 1,O361a
Detroit $685. The report of the committee
on organization was then taken up and the
request of the International Printing Press
men reported favorably was adopted.
A resolution calling for the immediate
organization of custom tailors in Cincin-
natl, Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo and Mil
waukee was adopted. 1t was resolved to
have a fraternal delegate to the Canadian
labor congress.
The vote on fraternal delegates was an
nounced as follows: Duncan, 1042; Lloyd,
1Ol71h; Ratchford, 1,501h, and Mahoney,
lis.
President Gompers ordered new ballot,
saying none of the candidates had received
"A majority of the votes cast and the hind
most man would be dropped discus
sion started Immediately, and was kept up
for some time until second ballot was
taken, Mahoney being dropped, and re-
suited: Duncan, 1,450; Lloyd 1,3941a; Ratch-
ford, 1,34S12 Duncan and Lloyd were de-
clared elected
The federation adjourned until Monday.
Most of the business has been transacted,
and Tuesday, at least, should bring the
session to a close.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-19
A RICH HAUL.
Three Stills and $4,000 Gallons of Beer De-
stroyed by Revenue Officers.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald
Huntsville, Dec. 1S.-One of the richest
hauls ever made by revenue officers in this
county was made last night by Deputy
Collector John e. Logwood Deputy United
States Marshals Lanier aud McIntire and
two special deputies. Three large stills,
$4,000 gallons of beer and many other things
going to complete distilling outfits were
captured and destroyed near Plevne, TWEEN
ty miles north of this city
The first raid was made on an establish
ment two miles from Plevna, near the
Tennessee line. 1t consisted of double
wooden STILL each with a capacity of $50
gallons; copper worm, six fermentng watts
of 5000 gallons capacity each: twenty five
beer stands, 5000 gallons of beer and rs
gallons of mash. The apparatus was as
complete as large city distilery. 1t was
located on the exact spot where ]. A. Ham
bricks distillery was captured a year ago.
Two miles east of this point, the officers
captured and destroyed another complete
outfit, but the supplies had been taken
away. 1t consisted of a twenty-five gallon
wooden still, six fermenting watts, ten fer
menting tubs, boiler, flake stand and a
worm. Til and VIII Walker, brothers. were
arrested and lodged in Jail in this city. The
raids had been carefully planned before
hand, and only few hours were required
to do the work.
The first quarterly Methodist conference
of the Gurley circuit will be held at Cur
ley Monday. Presiding Elder L. A. Darsey
will preside.
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protesting his innocence. Upon inquirng
into his case there were few to remember
it. The probate judge of his county in
fromed me that he was charged with rape
of a negro girl that the people in the
neighborhood where he lived said his char
aeter was good, doubted his guilt and de-
sired his pardon. He has conducted him
self so as to merit the good will Of the
officers over him. Doubling his guilt,
and considering his good character and
faithful service. 1 think even If guilty.
that he has been sufficiently punished, and
I therefore direct a pardon issued to him
ON Dec. %, 1897, so that he can join his
family Christmas"
Robert Twilley, of Wilcox county, IS par
doned. He is a white boy, IA years old,
and was convicted of robbery May 81, 1891,
and sentenced to five years Imprisonment.
On the pardon is a lengthy Endorsement,
stating that his father was an old ex-con-
federate; that he was kept in Jail two
years before given a trial; that his pardon
was asked by many good citizens of the
community. His pardon is effective from
Dec. 3.
Emanuel Lewis. a colored lad of "A years,
convicted of stealing three hogs in Gilmore
county and sentenced to six and half
years, will be freed December %. Judge
benson, who sentenced him, has DECLARED
that he would have made the sentence one
year In each case, but the law then decreed
otherwise. Now that the law has been
declared Unconstitutional and that the boy
would have already served three years had
that been the case at the time of his trial,
a pardon is issued.
Aruhtur Lewis, convicted of assault to
murder in this Montgomery county. 1t
is shown by the application that the judge
trying him is in doubt as to the convicts
sanity, and that in a measure Lewis was
justified in committing the act. His pardon
takes effect December "a.
]. Fl. johnson, convicted of grand larceny
and sentenced to ten years from Jefferson
county will be liberated December %. He
was Jointly indicted with a man named
Reed. and there is evidence now of his
innocence. The crime was larceny OF
cattle.
Marion Criscoe of Morgan county, con-
victed of grand larceny, petitioned for rss-
toration of political rights Granted.
Esther Conway, alias Scate Curry, OF
Montgomery county. convicted of the
charge of abusive language, will be dis
charged December "a She was sentenced
to ten days for the offense and 1888 days
for court costs.
Francis Herman, of Mobile, convicted
of embezzlement and sentenced to thirteen
months July 20. Pardon granted and po-
litical rights restored.
Seven applications for clemency were re-
fused by the governor.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-19
HIS NECK WAS BROKEN.
Bid Beard Died Without Struggle at | "a M
Yesterday.
snecial to The Age-Hera,d.

Special to The Age-Heraid.
Kenendy, Dec. 1S-On account of the dis
lance from any railroad and the fact that
the telephone wires connecting with Carroll
ton were down no authentic report of the
execution of Bud Beard the 4-year-old
negro boy who criminally assaulted little
Ella May Croker at Reform, has been sent
out before this time.
The hanging was not very Largely at
tended on account of conflicting reports as
to whether he would be hanged at ALL and
as to the date of the execution.
The execution was conducted privately in
side of the Jail enclosure, only about fifty
people being admitted. At 1915 a. m. Beard
was conducted upon the scaffold and APP
peared not to realize the fate which
awaited him, his step being firm. He readi-
ly answered any question propounded to
him.
After devotional exercises was gone
through with by the local clergy and assem-
bage, Beard was asked by Sheriff Long
If he wished to say anything and he replied
in a careless, Indifferent manner: mo, sir
l believe not Mr.. Long, only that l am
ready to CO." The trap was sprung prompt
ly at II o. clock a. M, successfully breaking
his neck, the boy dying without a struggle
The feeling was very intense and many
threats of lynching were openly made.
However, no trouble was experienced and
Sheriff Long deserves credit for his cool
headedness land good judgment throughout
the whole affair.
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GOMPERS WAS REELECTED
Had Opposition in the Person of
Ernest kreft.
TO MEET IN KANSAS CITY
An Appeal Will be Made to Unions of the Coun-
try to Aid Striking Engineers Of
England.

Nashville, Dec. 1S-At today's session of
the American Federation of Labor the
committee on the presidents report rec
commended that-the president Issue an APP
peal to the unions of the country for con-
tributions to fund TO aid the striking en-
gineers of England. 1t was advised that
the Federation appropriate $500 for this
purpose. Concerning restriction of immi-
grafton, the committee recommended that
the convention pronounce itself in favor of
a reasonable measure of restriction on the
lines of the educational test as contained
in the Lodge bill, that failed of enactment
at the last session of congress"
The report was discussed at some length.
The roll was called and the report of
the committee was adopted. A number of
resolutions in regard to boycotts were in
troduced, and the convention adjourned.
At the afternoon session the Brewery
workmen's resolution, reported at the
morning session, was voted on and adopted.
The announcement of the vote on the inn
migration resolution was 1852 for the res
olufion and $40 against it.
The election of officers was then entered
upon, Martin Fox being in the chair.
c. j. Bennett nominated Samuel Comp
ers for president. John f. Tobin norni-
mated Ernest Kreft, of Philadelphia. j. J.
Odea seconded the nomination of Kreft, and
said that he did so that the linen move
ment might be expanded. George Mcneil
seconded the nomination of Gompers and
referred to what had been achieved under
his administration:
The vote resulted:
Gompers, 1885, Kreft 4s7. The announce
ment was greeted with applause.
p ]. Mcclure and James Duncan were
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-19
CAUGHT BY A DEC0Y.
A bert GrlmbIe, a Montgomery Mail Carrier,
Arrested.

Montgomery Dec 1S-Albert Crimble,
the well known white maIi carrier, was
arrested this afternoon charged with en-
bezzlement OF late a suspciousy large
number of letters and packages have been
lost on Grimbles route, and Postmaster
Buckley reported the fact Inspectors Ros-
son and Barney We're put to work on the
case and decoy letters did the work Grim
BILE was arraigned before Commissioner
Boothe today, but asked that his case be
continued. He gave bond for his reap
pearanee.
Grimble has carried a route in the local
postofice for four years.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-19
ON THE TURF.
New Orleans Results

New Orleans, Dec. 1S-Results:
First race, five and half furlongs-Hif
hernia Queen, 8 to 2, won; Tradition, 3 to
l, second; Glen Moyne, 5 to 2, third. Time,
1:26
Second race, six furlongs-Octave, 5 to /,
won: Dinsmore s to l. second; Solution,
so to 1, third. Time, 1:1S1..
Third race, selling, a mile and quar-
ter-Charina to S, won; Evanatus, to s,
second Nancy LIS Sister. to /, third.
Time, las.
Fourth race. six rurlongs-Elsie Bramble,
4 to /, won; Salle Cliquot, 6 to l, second;
Gath to s. third. Time, 1:17A.
Fifth race, selling, five furlongs-Stock-
holm, to /, won; Brother Fred, to 2,
second; Bombardon, IL to l, third. Time,
11SR.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-19
PAR00NS ANNOUNCED.
The Governor Yesterday Acted on Number of
Applications.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Montgomery, Dec 1s-The governor an
nounced today several pardons and paroles.
Sam Lanier, an old negro, was convicted
by the Clark county circuit court in 1881,
and sentenced to the pententiary for life.
tanier was convicted of rape committed
on negress under IL years old, but the
governor has the following Endorsement on
the returned application:
This convict is getting to be an old
man. He has been in the penitentiary
nearly seventeen years.
81 found him there without friends and
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-19
IN THE BALANCE.
Something's Fate Is Now in the Hands Of the
Jury.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
Tuscaloosa, Dec. 1S.-The Stoneking case
went to the jury about 1 o'clock today after
a forcible charge by Judge Mayfield and
able arguments by counsel for both sides.
Attorney Vandegraff opened for the state
Friday afternoon and was followed by At
torney Jones for the defense who spoke
after supper. Col. H. B. Foster for the
defense and State Solicitor J. Manly Foster
made their speeches this morning, taking
up the entire time until noon. Opinions
differ considerably as to the probable ver-
dict of the jury which has not yet agreed.
Some say Stoneking may get ten twenty
years, others that he will be acquitted. The
feeling is not bitter as it was at the
time of the occurrence
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-19

Special to The Age-Herald.
Montgomery, Dec. 1S.-Last night Sheriff
Parks took charge of oil stored away in
Wood Bros coal and wood yard, the prop
erty of the Dixie Oil company, Savannah.
The sheriff was authorized by an attach
ment issued in favor of Oil Inspector T. D..
McGough for $107, which amount he alleges
is due for inspectors fee. The company,
1t is said, has refused to pay it, and will
carry the matter to court. This makes
the second test case of the oil inspection
law in Montgomery.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-19
HIS STOCK ATTACHED.
H. legrand of Athens Made Worms For wild
cat" Stills.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Athens, Dec. 1S.-H. LeGrand, timer and
hardware dealer, had his entire stock
seized by United States revenue officers
this week.
He has been making worms for wild
cats and other distilleries without license
The entire proceeds, it is thought will
scarcely pay the enormous license, PEN
atty and costs. The sale will be conducted
about the middle of next month by Deputy
Marshal Logwood.
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A Bad Fall
Special to the Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
Montgomery, Dec. 1S.-Tonight Pierce
Hoffman of Mobile, stenographer for e. L.
Russell, vice-president of the Mobile and
Ohio railroad, while walking from the de-
pot platform to the private car of Mr..
Russell, fell from the platform to the stone-
bottomed under-pass, about thirty-five feet
below. His injuries are thought to be Sc
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-19

ton about the diniculty on the Boiling Hall
plantation, in this county, reached the city
tonight. The report is that one William
Hall, overseer of the place, shot and Sc
rlonsly wounded another young white man,
named Tiny Holt. The cause OF the diff
Guilty Is not known.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-19
IT. A. Herbert In Montgomery


SpeCIdI 10 T IIt NBe-iiVI'IIu'
MONTGOMERY Dec. 1s-Hillary A. Herbert
Of Washington, former secretary of the
navy, is in the city. Col. Herbert lived in
Montgomery up to the time of his appoint
ment to the cabinet position.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-19
ONE DAY ONLY.

Monday, Dec. Goth, will be
spent in Birmingham by a
representative of one of the
largest diamond importers
and watch dealers in the
country, during which he will
display many thousands OF
dollars worth of diamonds
and watches at my store. A
general invitation to inspect
the handsome display is ex-
tended.
E.. GLUCK, JeWeler,
First National Bank Building.
100 new Fur Capes, Collar
cites and Scarfs at
HIRSCH'S.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-19
Made an Assignment

Special to The Age-Herald. =
Alfalfa, Dec. Isl. M. Echols assigned
his stock of general merchandise to S. w.
Johnston here this afternoon. Assets, ST.
500; liabilities, 81. OOO
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For the latest novelties in
NeckWear call on Simon Klotz

Great holiday offering of
Handkerchiefs. for man or
woman, girl or boy. Make
sensible and splendid gifts.
LOVEMAN, JOSEPH & LOEB
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-19
An ELECTION Ordered
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald
Montgomery, Dec. 18-Adjt.-Gen Lyon
today sent an order to Maj James T. Beck,
commanding the Alabama squadron of cav
airy, to cause an election to be held by
Troop A, of this city. to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of the late Capt
Woodley C. Campbell. Ten days notice of
the election will be given the members of
the company.
A Shooting Affair
Special to The Age-Herad
Montgomery, Dec. 1S.-Meagre Informal
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-19
SEIZED THE REMAINS.
Express Company Refused to Deliver Corps,
After Charges Were Paid.

Special to The Age Herald
Hef1in, Ala, Dec. 1S.-The remains of
Joseph Lake arrived here Thursday from
Butte, Mont. Mr.. Lake had been living in
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-19
"GET THERE" PRICES.

100 Ladies' Handkerchiefs, full size, 81 90
so Mems Handkerchief for. l 90
l Pair Heavy Hob-Nail Shoes for .......,... 90
PrSLadies Dongola Button Shoes, pat tip 90
l Pair Mems Shoes, opera cap, lace or cong 90
Pair Chidren's Shoes for ................ l 90
40 Papers Needlet for. Observation-Disclosures. 90
100 Papers Pins for Observation-Disclosures 90
Is Pairs Mems Mixed Hose for ........... 90
Is Yards Calico for Observation-Disclosures 90
Is Yards Cotton Checks for. .................l 90
100 Balls Sewing Thread for. 90
80 Spools 6Cord Cotton for.................. 90
Mems Unlaundered Shirts for ............ l 90
20 Mems Linen Collars for. ............... 90
l Guaranteed Watch, perfect time-keepers 90
Suit Boys Clothing, good, for .......s... 90
I Lady's Cape, nice, for. / 90
Ladies' Heavy Ribbed Vests for. !. ...... 1 90
/ Suit Gents deeced- lined underhirt and drawers 90
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-07

Large Increase of Travel.
Passenger Agent Goodman of the s P. R. R.
states that during the mouth OF last October
there were double the number of passengers
carried over the road than in the same month
in the preceding yeur.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-07
TRIED TO STOP
POOL-SELLIN
Supervisor Rivers Intro
duces a Stringent Or
dinanCe.
It Covers Bets on PriZe-Fights
as Well as Wagers at
the Raoetrack.
Votes Were Lacking for Passage,
Progress on the Closing of More
Dens of Vice.

Supervisor Rivers made a des perate but
Intellectual ATTEMPT TO get an ordinance
prohibiting pool-seling within the city
and county passed to print at yesterdays
meeting of the board.
The order was intended 10 prohibit
any and all persons from engaging in sell
ing pools, or book-making or making
bels or wagers upon any contest of skill
or endurance OF either man or beast.
The order was accom- panied by resolu-
tions which stated that 1.-The practice of
gam bling is becoming aIarmingly preya-
lent and is the cause OF disgracine and
rendering dishonest many of the BOYS
and young men of this city, rendering
them unfit for honorab bic occupations:
the practice of gambling, with all its
vicious res ults, demoralizing to both sexes,
is allowed upon racetrecks under tie plea
OF encourag the breeding of fast horses
and fostering a California industry"
The order provides a penalty of a fine
not 10 exceed $500, imprisonment not to
exceed six months, or both, for violations
of the order.
Failing 10 muster sufficient votes to OBJ
tain passage To print, an attempt was
made TO have the order sent 10 the Health
and Police Committee. This also tailed,
as did motion TO refer TO the Judiciary
Committee and to the Joint Health and
Police and judiciary. Poslponement for
week was beaten by one vote and the
matter was allowed TO drop because the
me m bers dropped out until a quorum was
not obtainabe. Supervisor Rivers will
bring IL up again next week.
A resolution was adopted permitting
the Market street Railway Company TO
abandon its tracks on Fell and Oak
streets.
Supervisor Smith order prohibiting the
giving of presents by merchants as
bonus TO purchasers came up for con sider-
6uon, and Supervisor Haskins novel
that the order be referred TO the City and
County Attorney. The motion was lost
by vote of Z to 3, and the order went 10
print.
The ordinance prohibiting the main e.
nance OF houses OF pros Itution on Dupont
street, between Bush and Californis,
Bacon place and Berry place, from Grant
avenue east, came up for passage TO print.
Supervisor Rot IanZl objected on the
ground that TO close the streets would
force large number of women on the
streels, to the annoyance OF respectabls
persons of both sexes.
Supervisor Smith secured the passage of
nj otlon chang ng he time of going INTO
effect from November 29 o the date oI
tiaai passage. Supervisor Britt thought
Rottanzi against II. The order was
passed TO print by vote OF 10 .
The matter of esta biishjng new rules for
the plumbing and draining of bulIdin 8
was by re oIution postponed thirty days.
Supervisor Devaney pre- ented a resolu-
ton That was adopted, directing the City
Eng neer TO prepare pans and sp ciica-
tions for sewerage system in the q strict
bounded by Sixteenth. Michigan, Twen-
tleth, Minnesota and Nineteenth Streets