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The age-herald., 1897-12-28
FACED BY A MOTLEY CROWD
Judge Reagan Deals Leniently
 With Christmas Jags. TWENTY-FIVE DISCHARGED
Promised They "WouIdn't Do It Again" The Aggravated Cases Were Dealt With Accord
 ngly-Coalburg Instead of CIemency.

When Judge Feagin yesterday morning took his seat behind the altar of justice in the police court, a motley crowd looked at him with awe from behind the wire screen which divides penitents from spectators. But Christmas had evidently agreed with the judge, and he dealt out discharges with a bountiful hand.
 Twenty-Five men and women, whose Christmas jags had reached the station house stage, were allowed to go free after many promises that they wouldn't do it again."
 T. F. Burrows. white, was fined $10 for carrying concealed weapons, but the judg- ment was set aside at the request of the mayor.
 Ned Winn whose skin resembled polished ebony, was requested to pay the cashier s5 for having conducted himself in a dis orderly manner Ned failed to cash in, and he was remanded to the city bastile.
 Mike Sheeer. white, feeling that he was not sufficiently supplied with this worlds s goods, is alleged to have purloined s25 from John Long and then committed assault and battery on his person. His cases were continued until today.
 Tom Downey. a gentleman of color, was fined $5 for having attempted to carve Gus Smith with pocket knife. Downey was a little short of change and was replaced in jail.
 Joe Thomas, black, was found guilty of violating section 594 of the city code, and was fined S5 and thirty days extra. He was sent to Coalburg to dig coal and mediate on the reward of the transgressor of Bir- mingham law.
 Emma Anderson, colored was found guilty of being disorderly and was fined $1, which she paid.
 Will Matthews, feeling that if he couldn't get turkey he would take meat, is alleged to have stolen a ham from the residence of Mrs. Mards. His case was continued until the 31st inst.
 Will Lathem, another son of Ham, was declared guilty of embezzlement and was fined $25 and thirty days extra. He will go to Coalburg.
 Mary Mahoney, a dusky damsel, was as- sessed one dollar for disorderly conduct.
 Morgan Terrell, white was judged guilty of disorderly conduct and fined $5 Not having the WhereWithal to secure his lib- erty, he was reincarcerated.
 W. G. Zealy, white, was declared to have been disorderly by one dollars worth.
 James Mulln was declared to be due the city $3 for disorderly conduct He failed to cough up and was replaced in jail.
 John White, black, was fined S55 for car rying concealed weapon and discharging pistol in the city. John failed to raise the coin and was conducted to a place within the walls of the city prison.
The age-herald., 1897-12-28
JEFFERSON VOLUNTEERS
Gave Their Annual Banquet and German at
 the Morris Last Evening.

| Last evening at the Morris hotel the Jeff | ferson Volunteers gave their annual ban l quet and german. At 10:30 o'clock the long table in the dining hall of the Morris was | filled and very elaborate banquet of eight | courses was served.
 There were in all ninety-nine present Among them were: Misses Scholar, Marie Nelson, Margaret Kelly, Muslin, Kate Smith, Cotton, Mary Miller, Lou Chisolm. Susie Martin, Elizabeth 'Sowell, Fanny Bates. sada Hawkins, Minnie Merlie Lane, Robertson, Claude Melvin of Selma, Nance, Saunders, Miss AaroZ of Greenwood, Miss, and Miss Lydia Martin of Tuscaloosa; Capt. H. B. Remedy. Lieut.. Charles Led better Lieut. R. B. Going, F. E. Davidson, Lorenzo Lucllie, Fred Enslen, J. c. Kim ball, Rush Bowden, Starnes Ed Macllie, Abbott. Summers, Baxter Sloss, DuPont, | Williamson, II. L. Underwood. Mir and Mrs. R. F. Johnston, MT. and Mrs. II. B. Gray, Capt J. B. Morson, Lieut.. and Mrs McCrossin, MT. and Mrs. c. H. Sehoolar, MT. and Mrs. Robert Newman, John Pat ton, Jim Johns, John Henley, M. c. White, Prof. Washburn, N. w. Trimble, R. S Jenfson, Dick Brown, w. T. White, G. B. Laird Arthur Crowder, r. E. Downey, Ollie Miles, John Warren, Walter Prescott, Don aid Conner, Ed Inge, Dr. Dabney Luckie, Dr. D. W. Class, MT. and Mrs. John D. Elliott, Lueien Brown, Henry Dean, c. F, Hart A. Cetsundeiner, Phil Finch, Judge J. J. Banks, Gus soweH, sam stollenwerek, solon Jacobs, Ed Wilcox. Ernest Bedd. pr. Sam Nabers, Smith Fuller DoWsng, J. G. Cobb, Shelton, Percy King, Sidney John slon, J. D. Phelan Gathright, and otherst
 While the banquet was being served the following toasta were drank;
 "The Alabama National Guard,9 by Lieut. Underwood of Troop D.
 "our Ladies" by Judge J. J. Banks.
 '9The Second Infantry" by Lieut.. AIcCros- sin of Troop D.
 "The Birmingham Battalion" by Richard Johnston.
 "Birmingham Boys, Both Civil and Mill itary," by Henry B. Cray.
 "The Jefferson Volunteers," by John Warren
 "Drinlanr Song from Robin Hood" by Prof. Washbun.
 At 13:SO the german began in the parlors Of the hotel and continued for several hours.
 The friends of the Jefferson Volunteers are indebted to this popular company for one of the most delightful social functions of the season.
The age-herald., 1897-12-28
LOYAL TO SPAIN.
G. Verona, a Cigar Manufacturer, Called to
 His Reward

G. Verona, the well-known cigar manu- facturer, with a factory at 1lSla North Twentieth street, died at his residence, 14SO Third avenue, Monday morning, at 3:oO o'clock. of consumption.
 MT. Verona has been a resident of Bir- mingham for the past six years, coming here from Florida, where he was engaged for some time at his trade He was na- tive Spaniard, and removed when quite young to Havana, where he learned his trade. He was loyal to the Spanish cause, and to the last expressed regret that he could not live to see Spain conquer Cuba.
 He was fl years of age, and has suffered from the dreaded disease for several years He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss.
 The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock this morning from St. Pauls Catholic church. Interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
The age-herald., 1897-12-28
CAPTAIN B. A. SHARPE,
Brother of Judge H. A. Sharpe, Dies Near
 Memphis, Tenn.

The Memphis Commercial-Appeal of the 25th inst has the following account of the death of Capt. B. A. Sharpe a brother of Judge IT. A. Sharpe, of this city, who was at his bedside:
 capt. B. A. Sharpe, well known in Memphis, died early yesterday morning tt his residence on Pigeon Roost road Mr Sharpe had been resident of this com munity for a number of years, ana had number of friends, who esteemed him teag highly. The immediate cause of hia ds- mise was indaHma.ary rraemaiisn. fs was engaged iu farming until suicI.e4 W tn the illness that resulted in his deasa. a-r sharpe T5s originally from A1 Wiferc relatives HOW survive him. IllEi1lF tho late war he enlisted and
 throughout in an Alabama resim wife and three chidren the youuset aa- iHg years of age. sur tiEe hin.R
The age-herald., 1897-12-28
AT THOMAS SCHOOL.
Beautiful Celebration by the Villages on Christ
 mas Eve.

Christmas eve, Friday night last, there was a beautiful celebration at the Thomas school. Tlre villagers were all out and greatly enjoyed the exhibition, Prof IT. p. Buuuss, the principal was master of cere- monies. While the assltant teacher, Mrs. Burrruss. presided at the handsome new piano.
 The bows and girls had tableaux and cha rades and all acted well their parts Dr. Hirst, the ipsidaat physician and Dr. Press ley, the neW minister, were present to lend their influence to the cause of the education and training of the young in whose welfare they always take a lively and intelligent interest. The earnest and efficient work of Mr. Presley and his helpful wife is greatly appreciated at Thomas. The school e2shibi- ton was made possible and succoz sful through the liheranty and enQoura.s semant so generously bestowed upon it by Mrs. Kcisef, Mr. pcgelow Mir Mclaughlin Mr Powers, AIr. Downs, MT, Monroe. MT. Will Hams, 'Alr. Adams and Mir. Iaync.
 ghe tlacheis of tAc Thomas school feIt the inspiration of sympathetic patrons. The school is fortunate in having a inn superintendent Mir Kelser, who brings to bear business methods in the supervision of the school.
The age-herald., 1897-12-28

from the gallery. through II. ". Perry, sl00.
 A committee was then appointed to go among the congregation and receive subscriptions and take up collection.
 MT. T. M. Bradley then footed up the to- tai amount and found that $2500 had been subscribed.
 The children then sung another hymn, and the benediction was pronounced by Rev R. D. Wear, pastor of the Cumber- land Presbyterian church, and the congre- gaton dismissed.
The age-herald., 1897-12-28

night racing could be built in the new ball park at a cost not to exceed $500. Yet 1t seems a hard matter to raise that amount as the cycle club members have lost heavily on every race meet held in the city. But 1t is a hard matter to get a crowd to go to the fair grounds and in the afternoon, too With night racing at the ball park, which could be reached in ten minutes it would be an easy matter to get three thousand spectators each night It would not be wise, however, to build such a track for purely local meets, for while we have some of the most promising amateur riders in the south, the public soon tire of local rid CTS. The worlds fastest riders could be brought here at small cost The coliseums in Chattanooga, Memphis and Atlanta are constantly importing the national cham pions and on these occasions these riders could be induced to come here for a romi- nal sum- Let he leaders of the sport think the matter over and by spring possibly some one will exhibit confidence enough In the outlook to put the necessary money into the venture and give the people of the city a taste of cycle racing. Once the fever strikes 8 person they will attend the races as long as they last. In Atlanta the swell SOcldl SeI aIS present at every meet ana occupy decorated boxes by the track side.
 Chief Consul Mcleod, of the Alabama division, League American Wbeelmen, an- nounces that a recruiting committee will be appointed early in the spring and the membership list will be swelled consdera- bly,. Every wheelman should join the league for the protection and benefits and beDefite to Inc darivad
 In Ped Hickman, Earnest Roberts, Joe Riddle and Seaborn Harville, Birmingham has four of the best amateur riders in the south. Young Hickman has a sprint which strongly resmebles Bald's and if he had the advantage of a professional trainer could be made a champion. All of the other three are strong riders and will compare favorably with any amateurs in the south
 The Birmingham Cycle club has dis banded for the winter Captain Snyder says that as soon as spring approaches the boys will fall in line for the pleasant club runs.
 Messrs John Snyder and Tom J. Watson have just received their '9S model mounts They are handsome full niclSel-plated Monarchs.
 Only two local firms have received their '9S models. These two have them on ex- hibition. The improvements are numerous.
The age-herald., 1897-12-28
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Annual Meeting Division No, 3 Ancient Order
 of Hibernians.

The annual meeting of Division No. 3, Ancient Order of Hibernians, was held Sunday afternoon and the following officers elected for the ensuing term;
 Hugh McGeever. president.
 Harry Gribbins, vice-president.
 J. P Mclaughlin, corresponding secre- tary.
 Fred Monks, financial secretary George Diggins, sergeant-at-arms.
 John Donovan, sentinel.
 John Frederick, Jim Keefe, Tom Cum- mings, Joe Meghan and Father Henry, standing committee.
 The division will give their annual ball in February.
The age-herald., 1897-12-28

rlble spectacle. Hogs had nearly eaten it's whole head off and 1t was mutilated in other ways.
 The find" was not reported to the au- thorities and yesterday morning Coroner Burkhalter heard of 1t through vague ru- mors and started out to investigate. Up to o'clock last night he had found out very little, other than that the body was near the quarters as rumored, and that there were several indications of foul play.
 The whole thing will be thoroughly in- vestigated and the mystery solved If pos sible.
The age-herald., 1897-12-28
ANOTHER "BABY MYSTERY"
Horrible Find Near Austin'S Quarters Cor
 oner BurkhaIer Investigating,

Another "baby mystery" has developed within the past few days. Saturday morning a negro woman, giving her name as Sione found well developed muiatto child dead in the woods near Austin's quarters, about Fourteenth street and Sixteenth avenue, South.
 The body of the infant presented a hor-
The age-herald., 1897-12-28
PERSONAL.

Hon J6in ". Tomlinson left last night for Blocton on profes ional business.
 Mr. S Steiner Of the banking house of Steiner Bros., has returned 10 the city and reports having had q successful business trip in Interesting northern capital for southern enterprises, some of which advan- tageous to the financial status oI local in- dustre.
The age-herald., 1897-12-28
Hermitage Sign Co.

will be in suburbs mostly this week ad- vertising. but as usual after Jan. l, the most difficult work is solicited. Leave or ders at Delmonico restaurant. with Mrs. NeWberry.
The age-herald., 1897-12-28
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The age-herald., 1897-12-28

The need of a track in Birmingham is plainly apparent. A good sIx-eap track for
The age-herald., 1897-12-28

Now that the racing season of 1897 has closed, the official standing of the racing men is being eagerly looked for by the de- voices of the sport. Unlike the close of the season of '96, there can be no squabble as to who is the true champion-or man of the year. E. c. Bald, the Buffalo lad, is the champion of champions. Spooner's percentage table gives Orlando Stevens second place and Tom Cooper, the Detroit star, third. In reality the Monarch lad is second on the list. as Stevens did not quail
 fly for a single 1r A during the last two months of the circuit Yet his percentage was not affected, which shows weak point in the percentage system.
 Arthur Gardiner, Chicago's pride, was fourth, just few points in advance of Fred C. Loughead the Canadian, and holder of the one-fourth and one mile na- tlonaI championships. Bald's first race of the season took place at Manhattan Beach the 26th of May. Earl Riser, the Dayton wonder. proved too much for the "white flyer" and Eddies colors were trailed in the dust, Kiser winning both the open and handicap from scratch. Riser was picked by few experts as the man of tho year, but later developments proved them wrong, as Bald repeatedly ground out victories i'll
 in opens and. handieaps and match races in a manner calculated to open the eyes of the circuit party. Stevens, the second man. had the advantage of q sef-sacrihe- ing team mate in Floyd Mcfarland, the tall Californian, who pulled him to victory more than once. Bat Stevens has a won derful sprint and a cool head. the more es scntial qualities requisite in q successful racing man.
 Tom Cooper had season of hard luck. to say the least. He began training at savan- nah early in April and by tho middle of May was fit for the battle of his He. He went east for the Decoration Day events and the raw, cold weather took the edge out of him. TIc was taken sick. and when he resumed hfs-training boils broke out on him by the dozens. But despite this handi- cap. he proved an occasional winner on the New York circuit, and at Srringds sd and Racine he could not be headed, defeat- ing Bald Riser and the rest Of the stars with case Latcr in the season his aii- ming streak was cut short by the appear- ance of the boils again. From the early part of September until the close of the circuit at Bellaire Fla. he see-sawed, win ming enough to keep his percentage up.
 Too much cannot be said of the work of Gardiner. L5ushead, Brown and Butler all of whom rode in grand shape. Riser did not land in the percentage table, as hls surly temper and hcadstrong ways made him unpopular, and his wins were few after the first few weeks of the cir chit Mertens. his team mate, captured the hve-mile national championship from all the cracks. If the truth were known AIer- tens Is the real star of the team. as Riser can never be depended on to win unless. conditions are in his favor.
 The need of track in Birmingham is plainly apparent A good six-cap track for
The age-herald., 1897-12-28

Messrs John Snyder and Tom J. Watson have just received their '9S model mounts. They are handsome full nickel-plated Monarchs.
The age-herald., 1897-12-28

Only two local firms have received their 9S models. These two have them on ex- hibition. The Improvements are numerous.
The age-herald., 1897-12-28

The Birmingham Cycle club has dis banded for the winter. Captain Snyder says that as soon as spring approaches the boys will fall in line for the pleasant club runs.
The age-herald., 1897-12-28

Church of the. Advent vestry, s51O.
 City of Birmingham, $25o.
 County of Jefferson, S250.
 Ladies Aid society First Presbyterian church, sloO.
 The following were added: R. S. Mungor, s1q9; Robert Jemison, $ioo; Rufus N. Rhodes, slJ0; pr. J. w. Newman S95; William Sears of Eutaw, se5; Dr. J. D. Gibson s. k. T. Mustang, SD; B. r. Carter, $l0; subscription
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-26
WHERE Do she GsTTHsM
itsck Island Esvsloges Fs.saa Ia n ID. "a
Womsu'- rsanl ~ Chicago.

This mornings Chicago Record
contains the following:
BY the verdict rcnd, red nv tho
cOroner's Jury q. the inquest Owe.
the body q. Mrs. JG!ia I. Jordan at
II Adams street yesterday afternoon.
Drs. Evans aud Barrett. the Palmer
house physicians. were Centgfad Tor
turning the body over 10 en- under
taser before notifying the coroner.
and the under skers. B1yts;on Bros.
OF Fortv-secont stree. ard Cottage
Grove avenue. were ceLsurcd for en-.
baluing the BODY before the coroner
had been notified. The Jury fsut &
as the cause 81 death that the wrr.,--,
had died from chronic b,urhitis and
intestinal trouble. Dsp1iy c roncr
buckley experienced a rresf deal e
difficulty in finding the property u
the deac woman. ana !. WaS n.ce--
sary for him TO send d. ties after
several p rs1u-. TIE 'llrK i.un a
belong 'Eg 10 Mrs. joTdsn Va on ned
a great many love letters. bearing
date NJ Port Angeles. aud siEuei
''Dickie,' which weT. dated iuring
the sumner of 1896. were f5una.
They were al addressed To- Mis-J u
Flynn. There were also . great many
stamped envelopes. uru-cd. vL.ca
bore al tue upper iefl hard corner.
Return 20 George WaEssr Rock l. q
land, H., 10 I've days"
Inquiry AT the Rock Island Brew
ING company Office was me; Ni'h
the ASSURANCE that no one there cuu "a
explain how the woman came IL pos
session 81 the envelopes, as she was
M entire stranger 20 them. Air
Wagner laid these envelopes had not
been in use for three ySars. y.a.n the
brewcrics consolidated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-26

W. G.. Eoey, of Beardstown, is
presiding a. the sey board TT the
Burlington in place of Operator J. L
Ewell, who Is Ill. Mr. Eoey man
aged an indep ndent ball team al
BsardStCwn last season, his pia,ers
including Patty" Zsis and Hernsn
Webster. old Rock Island bows. Mr.
Ebey saws mis- team has made quite
a reputation for itself, aud viii be
r5orgsHized for tire coming season.
He saws Putty" is foreman or a
dre6ge boat 81 Besrdstowu, has a
good Job, and is doing well. He viii.
WELD the hickory with Ebey's team
next year. as vii. Weisler. Ebsy is q
waolesouled fellow; he is n bali en-
thusiast through and through, and
his conversation Is a feast for the
fan. He is q catcher, and The way he
clutches the pig skin is a caution
they say. Ebey SAYS mis- team PLAYED
six games with different Western as
alton clubs last season aud took
four of them. He can't understand
how Rock Island gets along without
ball team-haye an Independent
one like Beardstown, If nothing else.
he says.
Second the notion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-26

Dre~'s Comedians. who A-s b..
ing managed BY 81. y. stone. toe
directory nan. cone O. uafter's
theair. tomorrow tJf . tRD nights
engagement. Ia. keganre STAR
p ais veil e the sho3. fayir.:
Last night :. Liberty hall a good
sized audist-s witnessed nn srhibi.
iiUg a - high class vaudeville a.
vas ever given ~ knwsnec. Dros /.
Comedians rri singers we're the a..
traction. and their entertainment 20.
night will 20 doubt be given before
a crowded housc. for every one pre,-
emit last night will &c. rs ffsi.c!ass
advertisement for the!n today. Thtsr
speciAlties are al good aud oniv lack
81 space prevents D. giving ihom H.
divi9uAl notice. bat a. Schaeiers IN
musical novelties. and Prof. Leyina
with his magic aud eopiaf.nr can
not be overlooked. Probably tha,
part n the Performance which W..
mast enlotce vas tae exhibition II
the cincgraphoscopo. THE ha.
never been seen in kegan.e before.
ana wss an entire novelty Tn. Die
t1res show life In actusi motion ana
bring wonder 20 the mind - every
one who sees ;hem. The COMPANY
Is a good one AID We have no nee.
fancy IN Recommending it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-26
Mems Underwear.

Bsginning Taessar morning We
inspgnrat. q ssie of meas heavy
sinisf Csesfsesf wei ssfth the NJ.
teniioa Of every msn. ara every
so-nsn who provides Enssfwesr Soc
her rnsb folss,
A. sse-Nah's scarlet wool rndor.
shirts, Meas gray Bhirts aud
Dfa sefss
A. Rie-Besst gray missed meme
Undsrshifts. The 8se kind. fsf this
rae gle ALSO q few Drawers &C.
match. not All sizes. same price. 2ie.
~ S3e-Es;ga heasg gray Ncfino
mikpe kbifts aud Drassfs. worth
Soc. sale rfiee 25es
A. sse-Natsfal all wool. faeoea
Unasfshifts. were 7Se. close oas ths
lot At &c Dfnsefs 90 mach l~b 80
We have your sistD Sane price. gse
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-26

The skatorial spectacular 20 be
given az the Rock Island roller rink
Monday evening, Feb /, the pro-
ceeds to go 30 the Old soldiers of The
city, promises to surpass ANYTHING
o. this character given in Rock Isl
and in years. The entertainment.
will open az s O'clock with the sing
ing of America by the glee CLUB,
after which Uncle sam and Columbia
will appear on skates, followed bv
Gems. Grant, sherman. Logan, Sher-
ican, Mcclellan, and hundred II
the well known generals aud states
men, who vii. be accompanied b,
their ladies. The appearance OF
Uncle Sam will be greeted by the
singing Of Columbia" By The Gl.e
club, the audience joining in the
chorus, amid the waving Of Tags.
Illinois Will also be sung when
Logan appears. Col. William Cody
will also be characterized. lie vii.
appear on the scene last, after which
a well known vocalist will sing ..!be
STAG Spangled Banner D." Then follows
the grand march, which will be re-
viewed by President Mckinney and
his prospective cabinet. The na-
tionai colors will prevail throughout
the hall.