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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07
WHAT THE PEOPLE
HAVE TO SAY

B. B. Hudson & Co: eff thsre is any
place ON earth that is entitled to cheap
gas, 1T Is Birmingham"
Smith Shoe Co: Our gas as a general
thing is pretty fair, but very often The
pressure lis reduced and the light very
dim, and as for the cost, that is eninely
too high.
w. C. Reese: .erhere is not a man in
Birmingham who is not thoroughly sick
of the high rsres and poor quality of gas
The company knows 1T ought to act fair
with the psople. 1t won't aot fair, SO 1t
should be made to act fair.
e. Gluck: 81 can geit along very we'll
with the gas itself, but oh! those billsr'
Rosenstlhl Bros: cit will take fifteen
jeGs with WsfShback burners to lighr our
store during the holiday season. The
quality of the gas is so poor now thar
had almost as soon use candles, so far as
the amount of Eight given is concerned.
Give us cheaper and better gas, Mr.. Ro-
den, and we will use more of IT."
DR.. T. A. Klebs:: I'm proportion ito the
price we are paying for gas we ought 10
have fights as bright as the sun. The
gas company Is hcpelessly in error on
this gas question, and fit is now about
time for them Ito yield with a good grace
to the demands of the people.
Market Grocery Store: "Too busy to
talk to- YOU; trying TO make money
enough to pay my gas BILL
Fire Store: "Our gas is very Door at
times. The gas company says lit is wa
Her:d. 1t is rough on THE people to fill
poor gas UP With water and then charge
us $1.65 a thousand fon IT."
Look at that miserable little flame
up ehere," said Mr.. Plowell, of the Prov
ell Hardware company. 1--WE can scarce
dy see al all by it. 1T is bad enough to
pay $1.65 for good gas, but for such stuff
as this 1T is abominable."
Brown Crockery Co.-"Birmingham has
the poorest gas I have ever seen amy
where. use the very best burners and
stu it Is poor Out on she Highlands we
could not read at all If we did not use
drop lights. One dollar Thousand would
be a good price for good gas, but fol. the
stuff the gas company is giving us now
it is high at amy price"
Marcus Dry Goods Cove are hav-
ing a great deal of erouble with our gas.
The gas company very cheerfully sends
around every few days and blows out
our pipes, but it doesn't do much good.
1ts gas, not wind, we want; and as for
THE price, that's outrageous"
IA V. Abbott-"I want good gas in ahe
first place, and cheap rate in the sec
ond place. We have neither. Let's have
BOTH
tai Wilson.-"Economyc counts for MOTH
ing when ii comes to saving on gas: bad
gas at that. The same old bill for 81 s.
gas comes around as regularly as the
months"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07
THE COMMITTEE
MEETS WEDNESDAY
Will Have Report Ready by Next Council
Meeting.
PEOPLE VS.. THE MONOPOLY
They Are Still Talking Of the Rotten"
Gas.
HAD ALMOST AS SOON USE CANDLES
As Birmingham Gas, Says Mr.. Rosenstihl-Ihe
People Are Getting Weary of 0utra-
geous Prices and a Bad
Quality of Gas.

The special committee appointed to
investigate the charges against the gas
company will have meeting Wednes-
day.
Chairman Moore is receiving letters
every day from cBb'es written to in re-
gard to the price of gas. Some Informal
ton that will greatly aid the committee
in making it's report is being received.
Although 1T will require some fast work
the committee will have its report ready
in time for the nsEt meeting of the coun-
Gil, Dec. Is.
Chairman Moore was asked yesterday
If the committee would consider the
poor quality of gas being furnished. He
said that he did not think the original
resolution creating the committee en-
powered them to take up this question
He said, however, that the committee
had investigated several matters not
covered n the resolution, and did not
say positively that the quality of gas
would not be considered.
The people are stin registering their
objections to the poor quality of gas
furnished by the monopoly.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07
AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH,
Annual State Missionary Convention is Now in
Session.

There was a large Gathering at the
First Christian church. corner Avenue
F. and Twenty -first street, last night
when the state missionary convention
of the Christian church of Alabama
was opened.
The convention was called to order
by Rev. d. D. Updegraft. of Selma
A large number of delegates are in
attendance.
The song service, in charge OF s. p.
Sp.ege1, was ably conducted.
Paul, the Missionary" by M. D.
Club, of Cha tanooga, proved very in
teresting and instructive.
The sermon of 1.-THE evening was de-
Iyered by DR.. A. C. Henry. The conven-
ton will get down to work this morn
ing at $50 o'clock.
The following is the programme of to-
days proceedings:
MORNING.
Devotional-J. L. Reeves.
Address of welcome-G. r. Harsh.
RESPONSE. A. Dale.
Presidents address-D. d. Updegraf.
why Have Conventions?"-B. F.
Manire Mississippi.
Reports from the field.
''The Word We Preach. w. M. Tay-
lor Chattanooga.
Announcement of committees.
Recess.
AFTERNOON.
Song and prayer
"A Much Neglected Commandment"
S. P. SpiegsL
Should We Help the Negro? If SO,
How're. G. Smith, Ohio.
my Experience i'm East Alabama?1--
]. A. Branch.
EVENING.
Social meeting.
Song service.
Solo-Miss Montgomery
"Our Plea.-E. V. Spicer.
"The Go and the Send'-J. ]. Irvine,
of Florida.
Bened.ction.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
Held Veritabe Reunion Observation-Disclosures
Gavel and Banners Presented.

The Confederate Veterans enjoyed
veritable reunion yesterday afternoon. 1t
was the regular meeting of Ccamp Jeff
Davis, but many members from Camp
Hardee and Camp Sanders, of Bessemer
were in attendance. Many ladies were
also present.
Miss Josie Oxford, sponsor for Camp
Jeff Davis presented that body with a.
garel made of wood from an historic bat
tlefeld The wood was from an old gin
house that stood near franklin, around
which many gallant veterans shed their
1ife's blood. The battle around the midi
was, perhaps, one of the bEoodiest of the
civil war
Miss Oxford presented the agavel in "a
most pleasing ma inner. In her beautiful
address she touchingly referred to the
bloody battle and gave a history of the
Old building.
The several sponsors presented Their
respective camps with elegant banners
of crimson silk bordered with heavy
fringes The sponsors are:
Miss Ola Roden, Camp Hardee, No. 80.
Miss Mamie MclAdory, Camp Sanders,
NO. 157.
Miss Josie oxford, Camp jeff Davis.
Mo. ATS.
The sponsor of all the state camps Is
Miss Lillian Roden. She was present at
yesterdays reunion and assisted in the
duties of the occasion.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07
ROBBED AN EXPRESS OFFICE
At fruithurst of S400-Taken to Edwardsville
For Trial.

Sheriff William A Stevens, of Gle
bourne county, came to this city yester-
day. He was in quest OF George Shears,
alias George Meadows, alias PETE Mead
ows, the confessed theft of the Southern
Express ccmpany's Fruithurst office.
The robbery was committed about two
months ago and $500 in cash secured.
Meadows was traced to Bessemer by
Special Agent Burns. of the express COM
pany, at the time. HE eluded the offi-
Ger around the mining camps.
Several days ago he was arrested by
Officers Disheroon and CuIpepper in AL
ley B and Twentieth street. He had
a trunk filed with fine clothes which
he purchased with his in-gotten gains.
When Superintendent Agee talked with
him in the city prison. Meadows confess
ed how he and another negro broke into
the office and robbed 1T He was taken
to Edwar6sville.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07
UNION LABEL LEAGUE.
First Open Meeting in Behalf of Labor a
Success.

The open meeting of the Union Label
league held in the Clerks hall in the
Elyton block, corner Third avenue and
Nineteenth street, last night, was one
of the largest and most enthusiastic
ever held by the league.
A number of new members were add
ed 10 the roll.
Mike McGovern. a member of the
Amalgamated Association of Iron and
Steel workers at the Birmingham roll
ing mills, was Endorsed for police COM
missioner to fill one of the vacancies
that will be caused by the expiration Of
the terms of Chairman Stevens and
Commissioner Reyrold, on january /,
next.
Rev. r. D, Wear, of the Cumberland
PRESBYTERIAN church was introduced
by President Russell and delivered am
address. His remarks were pertinent
and timely and were received with much
enthusiasm.
John Mcqueen was introduced and
made a strong talk on questions per
tanning to labor.
He advised the league to carefully in
yestigate the character and past rec
ord,s of men who presented themselves
as candidates for public office. and If
they were found anltagonistic to labor to
turn them down.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07
FEDERAL COURT.
Deseker Declared Not Guilty and Receiver
CampbePS Petition Allowed

The jury in the case of A. G. Desel1er,
charged with raising a 50 bill to appear
as one of a $40 denomination, returned
a sealed verdict of not guilty. He had
the bill in his possession and offered IL
In payment for a cigar. When told 1t
was counterfeit he paid for his palr-
chase in silver.
jonas Malone and Spurgeon Strickland,
Illicit disabling; jury and verdict of not
guilty.
Wylum Carr, alias w. r. Carr, embez-
element of letters from a pos.office; DIS
missed The plea of gimita ton was con-
fesssd by the district attorney
Mr. McElroy wa admitted to the prac-
tice of law in THE Unllted s. lates court.
A. Humphreys Koatsecht VS.. Green
county; dismissed on motion of the de-,
PENDANT, accordingto the mandate receiv-
ed from the United States circuit cours
at New Orleans.
Columbia Equipment company vs. the
Highland Avenue and Belt railway; Pc
tition allowed Receiver Campbell sought
permission to sell the odd iron and other
scrap or junk fer the purpose of raising
money to repair Twenty-second street
bridge.
Christopher F. Frost two cases of i'll
lfcit distiHing; jury out. This case was
put ON TRIAL late in the afternoon
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07
LEAGUE MEETING DEC. Il
WAS NOT HELD IN ATLANTA YES
TERDAY.
All of the Cities Could Not Send Represent
atives-The Cities Report Managers
at the Next Meeting.

The expected meeting of the Southern
League of Baseball clubs did not matter
ialize 1t was postponed until next Sum
day, December II.
President Powers while i'm correspon-
derfce with the diff trent clubs, found THAT
several off the represen taIttves would be
unable to attend.
Evry city is expected to- announce ITS
manager ait tine meeting. Unless some
thing transpires here, Birmingham will
not be able to comply with this require
merlt. Many men have appealed for the
manage menf, but nome have been se-
lected for the position.
New Orleans will announce Abner
Powell as manager for 1898. He is a good
manager as wen as player A FORMER
well known pitcher i'm the Southern
league cmce setd that Sab" Powell was
the only Southern Lacquer who could,
while battling, place the ball in any pant
of the field.
Honest John" Kelly win pilot the Mo
bfbes. He has already signed quite a
number of players. His latest is a bait
terry from Ashta buia, o., composed OF
AL Houpt and Donovan, a well known
catcher.
Jack Huston, late of New Orleans and
this champion Galveston club of tine
Texas league and j. F. Sheridan OF
Louisville, Will be ait 1.-THE helm of other
clubs
The salary limit will be- $1,000 per
month and each club will have to put up
a $500 cash guarantee to complete the
schedule The playing season will be
HIre.a r,,cf,if1hss i'm 1esnpihhi with a provision
for am extension of another month. The
season will probably open the latter part
of April and extend into the first week
of August.
Secretary Allen L. Eaton may repre-
sent Birmingham ait the maeting in At
lanta Sunday. This city will have a
man there even though Mr. Eaton is UNI
able to attend.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07
JAMES M. H0BS0N, JR.,
The Name Of the Lucky Winner of the Cadet
ship at West Point.

James M. Hobson, Jr, of Hale county,
will receive the appointment to the ca
detshfp at West Point. under the COM
petitiye examination held in this city
last week. Marion Howe, of Ibis coun-
ty, will be the alternate.
Congressman Underwood decided to
submit the matter of appointment to a
competitive examination, conducted by
Professors 1. w. McAdory, R. J. Wal
drop and II. P. Burriss. Ten applicants
presented themselves before the board.
A written examination, signing their pa
pers by pseudonyms, which were known
only to Mr.. f. K. Campbell, chairman
of the congressional committee. who
represented Congressman Underwood.
The committee reported their decision
and from thai report it appeared that
''AIiles Standish" stood first, and IN.
Brace second, the pseudonyms respect
lively OF James M. Hobson, Jr., and Mari
on Howe BY the terms of the eXami-
nation these yourg men were entitled 10
the appointment.
IT 1avs JUS. received a telegram from
Mr.. Underwood" said Mr.. Campbell, to
an Age-Herald reporter stating thai he
woull make the appointment according
ly."
Mr.. Hobson graduated from the South
ern University at Greensboro in 1896,
with high honors. He also took a lead
ing part in athletics and was known as
one of the best athletes in the state.
His brother, Richmond p. Hobson,
graduated from the United States naval
academy at Annapolis, about six years
ago. at i.11e head of large class. His
ability was at once recognized by the
government. He was ssnt to the French
Naval School of Designs alt Paris, where
he remained three years, at the expense
of she United States governmnt. On his
re! urn he was made chief of the Bureau
of Naval Construction, at Washington,
and was subsequently advanced to in
strucSor in that department at Annapo-
lis.
Marion Howe, the alternate, lis son
of Judge A. c. Howe. of this ely, and
a very bright young man.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07
NO QUORUM PRESENT.
The Board of Education Failed to Meet and
will Await the Chairman's Call

The board of education did not meet
last might A quorum failed to appear.
and after waiting until after o'clock,
those present decided no meeting could
be held.
Mayor Evans. A. o. Lane, b. Steiner
were the only members of the board
present. DR.. Phillips was present.
Mr.. Stsiner approved number Of bills
that were to have been presented.
Mayor Evans STATED that he had the
old Thomas school building torn down
The wood was sent to the different
schools to be used as kindling.
The board will await the call of the
chairman.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07
BACK TAX CASES ON TRIAL
WERE APPEALED FROM THE COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Howard Harrison Company Seeks to Have It's
Case DismIssed-G L. Morris Estate
Be Held For Expected Judgment.

The trial of the back tax cases was
taloen up in the circuit court yesterday.
These cases were brought by Back
Tax Commissioner Badhain against IN
divtduals and corporations who resisted
al raise in the taxable value of their
property.
The actions were first brought before
the court of county commissioners, who
decided in favor of the defendants, the
back tax commissioner appealing to the
higher court
Much interest is being manifested I'm
the cases. many of the leading members
of the bar being present.
The first case taken up was that of
tha State VS.. the Howard Harrison Iron
company, in which 1T els sought to raise
the assessment from $73, 900 to $3.50, 009
A writ was issued requiring the de-
PENDANTS to bring their books into COURT.
which was not complied with, the de-
PENDANTS answering in court that thu
books of the company were kept in ST.
Louis
ing argued when court adjourned and
will be heard again this morning.
CITY COURT.
The following juries were organized in
the city court yesterday:
No. III. II. Hawkes., C. Ross. L. B.
Bruce, 1. C. Goodwin, Jr.. H. w. Cub
pepper 7. ]. Stephens, I. q. Beasley, J.
p Moncrief A. J. Stewart, w. f. White,
j. H. Thomas, w. D. Stalling.
No. Nv. T. Quinn, l.. M. Wells, ]. e.
Nolan, w. A. vann, A. S. Lawson, R.
Chappell, Jr., w. C. Mcdaniel J. F.
Hughes, Paul Stfth, S. A. McNutt, s.
Mccullough, f. NJ. Tanner.
The case of George skeleton VS.. the
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad COM
pany damages is now on trial.
In the second division, in the case of
Alice Mason VS.. l.. l.. Littlejohn, de-
PENDANT, and Sloss Iron and Steel COM
pany, garnishee, a judgment was rsnl-
dered against the garnishee for 5000.
A petition for divorce was yesterday
filad in the city court by Emma Lowery
VS.. George B. Lowery on the ground of
abandonment.
PROBATE COURT.
Notice was yesterday served through
the probate court on the estate of Geo.
L. Morris by the Nashville, Chattanooga
and st. Louis Railroad company of a
suit for $15O00O now pending in The Eto-
wah county courts against THE Tennes-
see and Coosa Railroad company.
The majority of the capital stock Of
the Tennessee and Coosa Railroad COM
pany was sold to the Nashville, Chatta--
nooga and st. Louis Railroad company
in 1890, by George L. Morris and others.
who executed bond projecting it
against any litigation that might arise.
The notice cites that the bond will be
held against the estate to project the
company against any judgment that
might be obtained.
CRIMINAL COURT.
The mfsdemeanor docket was taken up
in the criminal court yesterday. Twenty
cases were disposed of, The best days
work that has been done in some time.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07
HORRIBLY BURNED.
While Standing Near the Fire Place the Little
Daughter Of Mrs. 0'Rourke Caught Fire.

THE little daughter of Mr.. -O'Rourke
met with terrible and perhaps fatal
accident ait her home yesterday. While
standing near the fireplace her clothes
became ignfted. She was soon enveloped
in flames.
Her mortified cries for assistance called
members of the family to her aid. Her
little body was HORRIBLY burned. From
her feet to her head is o NE mass of
SCARED, btackened flesh.
DR.. J. B. Luckie invoked every remedy
known to science and somewhat relieved
the tots condition.
Last night every hope of her recovery
was abandoned. It Is only ma tier Of
time when death VIII mercifully cut short
the intense suffering of the sweet-faced
little child.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07
ACTIVITY IN CONSTRUCTION
Contractors Confidently Predict
Much Railroad Work,
ESPECIALLY THIS DISTRICT
Will Witness an EARLY Revival in That Line
Earnings of Six Leading Companies in
Birmingham-lIIinois Central.

Operators and railroad contractors are
expecting many miles of railroads to be
built in the near future. Within twelve
months it is thought these men will have
all the work they can attend to.
The extension of the Chattanooga
Southern is expected to- be well under
way, as it's cons ruction is assured.
This road will be extended from Gads-
den to Montgomery.
Chattanooga is about to experience n
revival in railroad building. The Ten
nessee Central, and Chattanooga and
Augusta will be completed. The funds
for the latter road have been raised and
work will begin at once.
The Mobile and Ohio has par S of Ala
bama swarming with men pushing to
completion its extension TO Montgom-
cry. Between Tuscaloosa, Blocton and
this city many corps of engineers are
surveying. Some of them are working
for the Mobile and Ohio road while 9th
ers are employed by the Tennessee Coal,
Iron and Railroad company. The lat er
will build several branch lines connect
ing their mines in this district.
IN AND AROUND THIS CITY. s
Yesterday morning a corps of engin-
GERS went to work between Birmingham
and Pratt City They refuse ITO state
for whom they are working. Rumors
are rife That this force is part of rail-
road surveying crowd. Again. it is said
they belong to the government corps
surveying for the Warrior canal.
The local surburban linas are under
going more or less over4hauling. The
Birmingham Traction company is max
ing vast improvements on the Gate City
line. The rumor that the East and West
Alabama intends Ho use this line to en-
ter the city does not subside
Along the main line of the Mobile and
Ohio road lit is said regular trains VIII
be put on the Montgomery extension at
once. Younger men on other divisions
will be promoted to higher service on
the eX ension.
RAILROAD EARNINGS.
A statement of the earnings of the
railroads in this district for the month
of October has been issued The most
gratifying resuE,s are shown by lrhe Cen
trail of Georgia road. The report Us as
follows:
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07
SHORT LINE
To All Eastern and Southeastern Points
Southern Railway.

The shortest and quickest line to all
points east lis the Southern Railway
Through Pullman Drawing Room Sleep
ers. dining car service and elegant equip
ment. Leave Birmingham 5:55 a. m, ar
rive Washington 6:42 next morning, and
New York at noon.
Afternoon train, leave Birmingham
Ais p. M, arrive Washington 9:25 next
evening, New York $50 next morning.
This route Is over the Pennsylvania
railroad from Washington, through Bal
tjnore and philadelphia. Pullman sleep
ers. without change, ito New York.
p. BILLUPS, T. P. A.,
2019 LIST Ave. Telephone GIT.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07
For School Use.

Alabama, by DR.. ]. H. Phillips. a sup
plement to Frye's Complete Geography,
has just been issued. 1t gives a concise
history of the state, its natural dfvi-
sions, climate, etc. 1t contains an excel
lent map of the state, with all the rail-
roads located up to date. Small maps
of Mobile and birmingham and vicinity
appear to good advantage. The supple
ment will be inserted in the geography
and used in the public schools.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07

The Illionis Central has definitely de-
cided to push line into the coal fields
of Alabama. The admitted objective
point is in walker county. This is under
stood Ito be the initiative in securing en-
trance into Birmingham.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07

issued for him. officer Patton said he
had sufficient evidence to warrant
charge of carrying concealed weapons.
A lacking hatchet is claimed 10 have
been found concealed on his person. He
was transferred to THE county jail.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07
Shoe Shop Robbed

Hilton's shoe shop in Eighteenth street
and Fourth avenue was robbed Sunday
night. Several pairs of shoes were
stolen. No trace of the thieves has been
found. although it is thought they were
negroes.
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too freely and became disorderly. When
the officers attempted to arrest them they
resisted. Officer Nix had his face more
or less scratched, but thu men were safe
ly jailed.
Yesterday morning Taylor was fined
So and bhe other TO $40 each.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07
Young jerks in Trouble.

Charles jerks, of Avondale, was ar
rested by Officer Patton for assault and
disorderly conduct. A warrant had been
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-07
Resisted the Officers.

Officers Mcknight and Nix engaged in
a regular combat A. e. Fuqua. r. D.
Taylor and w. H. Baker. who imbibed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-08-06

ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 5.-The strike
at Fulton bag anu cotton mills, which
was begun yesterday by the refusal OF
the white female operatives TO WORK
with newIy-employeu negro women,
yas ma complete today, when be-
tween 70 and 100 giris employed In the
bl,acheiy anu pressr ON walked out.
Between Q, 200 and 800 operatives are
now actually on strike, and the only
peoplo al work arc the 20 negro
women, 3 white women and or 3
white men. The mills nTe practically
at a slandstill. Tho strikers have
offered and Will endenvor to T. ach an
understanding with the mili-owners.
Three strikers VINO took part In =
dem asst aiioB auout the mill yesttriey
were tried AMI fined Ia the Police cour,
this murnluR.
AT $3.50 This afternoon President
EIsss acceded to the demand OF the
etr.ssTs and agfeed to Withdraw tue
n.gio women whose employment
caused the trouble.
TBe striking white operatives will
return to work Mt once.