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The age-herald., 1897-12-02
In the Social Realm of
 Birminqham and Elsewhere

Perhaps the most encouraging feature connected with woman's club work in Birmingham is the interest ev.nced by the young women of the city in organ izing clubs and desiring to enlarge the scope of them. Where are many literary organizations in the city. composed en- tirely of young girls, with president or leader of older women and they are active factors in club life. This was es- pecially evident at the last meeting of the federation, when the young girls so successfully held their own in the discussions which occurred. Miss Janlie McLester represented the Nineteenth Century club in the arguments, pro and con, regarding Realism in Literature" and her brief but eloquent way of pre- senting the views of her club on the subject made very charming. lasting impression upon the large audience present..
 Miss McLester is just entering society, but her social duties will not be per- mEtted to interfere with the gratifica- tion of her decided literary tastes.
 The young women of Birmingham are doing much for the cultivation of the city, and their example must necessa-
The age-herald., 1897-12-02
QUEEN AND CRESCENT ROUTE.
hortest and Quickest Line to Cincinnati-Con-
 yenient Schedules to Louisville.

The Alabama Great Southern Railroad with it's connections, formerly the Queen and Crescent Route, is the shortest and quickest line from Birmingham to Cin- cinnati. A solid vestibule train leaves Birmingham at 3:35 a. ms, daily, carry ing Pullman's handsomest drawing room sleeping cars to Cincinnati without change, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:30 p. m. Cafe and observation car on this train from Chattanooga to Cincinnati. Close connection at Lexington with chair car for Louisville, arriving at Louisville at 8:15 D. m.
 The train leaving Birmingham at 2:45 D. m. carries Pullman sleeping cars from Birmingham to Cincinnati arriving at Cincinnati at 7:30 a. m. Pullman union sleeping car Chattanooga to Louisville on this train, arriving at Louisville at 7:55 a. m.
 For comfort and speed, travel Va the Queen and Crescent Route.
 c. M. RILLHDINfER, Traveing Passenger Agent, 2o19 F'irs<- avenue. Telephone 617.
The age-herald., 1897-12-02
ST. LOUIS COSTLY BLAz ;
Originated in Paper Box Factory and Extend-
 ed to Many Printing Establishments.

St. Louis, Dec. Fire was discovered in the A. o. Saver & Co.'S paper box fac tory in Locust, near Third street, at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon and within an hour the establishment was in ruins and a number of adjoining buildings were badly damaged. The general loss is es- tfmlted at over $2OO,0Oo.
 Just how the fire started is not known, the flames suddenly bursting from sec opi ficor of the tivs-ssory building. It contained highly iniamabl material and was soen roaring furnace, the fire com munica ting across the narrow street to the Economic Bindery plant the Young Mckinney Printing company, the Mis- souri Engraving company, Woodward Tiernan Printing company and Higgins Map Printing comapny.
 Thera' were a hundred employees in the paper box factory, but all made their es- cape in safety. At 4:30 o'clock the walls of the paper factory fell, crushing in tie McKinney's company's plant. At 5 o'clock the flames were uE,ds- control. It is claimed that all the companies werA fully insured.
The age-herald., 1897-12-02

will give Hts annual reception Thursday evening. Dec. 9, and have issued invi- tatfons to their friends The following are the officers of the association: H. J. Meyer. president; D. Rich, viee-presi- dent; M. NJ. U1lman. secretary; Bert Jacobs, treasurer. Entertainment com mittee, David Rich, chatrman; Leon schwarz, M. B. Mayer, Leopold Loeb, Emanuel Rothschlld.
 Next Tuesday evening, at the South Highlam6s Presbyterian church, there will be given an organ recital and mu- slcahe by much of the best local talent, including the names of such artists as Mir c. c. Washburn, vocalist; MT Claude Seals, corneLst; Miss Belle Me- Coy, Miss Margaret Meyer and Mrs. Wheeler, organists; Miss Edna Gockel, paniss; Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux, harpist 1; Adisa Iottie Coffin, vocalist; the Treble clef club, and a quaItette from the choir of the Church of the Advent. A very superior programme is being prepared for the occasion.
 The Nineteenth Century club met yesterday afternoon With MISS Emily Koenig, when the following literary pro- gram was enjoyed:
 "semiramds as Leader"-Miss Ada Johnston.
 Sketch of Zenob.a-Miss Bertha Koe- nig. tLs
 Reading from Antagone-Miss Annie K. Walker. iut
 Discussion, "Woman's Judgment, How Perverted by Em1tion''-Lead by Miss Mary George Linn.
 The club will be entertained next by Miss 11stelle John, at the home of Major and Mrs. Joseph Hard1e, Highland ave- nue,
The age-herald., 1897-12-02
THE SOUTHERN HAS NOTW0N.
IN ITS FIGHT FOR THE MEMPHIS
 AND CHARLESTON.
The System Is Meeting With Determined Opposition = Earnings of Four Great
 Systems Centering in Birmingham.

The Southern's fight for the possession of the Memphis and Charleston road is not yet won. It appears to have worthy foemen in the Chattanooga Southern and Chattanooga, Rome and Southern. The case was heard in the United States court in Tennessee recently but the decision has not been rendered. The Southern people confidently expect to gain control of the property and greatly improve it. Already plans have been competed looking to this end.
 But there is another side to the story! The Chattanooga Southern and the Chat tanooga, Rome and Southern people, holding the second mortgage, or as they are called, the minority holders, want the Memphis and Charleston. They want it bad, and have considerable cash they are willing to part with in ordsr to ac- quire it. When it comes to a sale, there is a prospect of competition in baliing. The mlncl'ity folks would, of course, bring the road into Chattanooga by way of their ether lines, and it would make them strong competitors of the big Southern system for western business.
 EARNINGS OF FOUR SYSTEMS. The following reports of the earnings of i,he railroads csntering in B1rming- ham will prove of more than passing in terest. With the exception of the Ala bama Great Southern the increases are very noticeable.
 The Central of Georgia returns for De- tober:
 1897. Changes. Operating expenses 334 1908 Inc 12,OO4 Net ..-... ..........$2s3. ATS Inc s1i.S3s For four months:
 Op,rating expenses. 1,1S3,O74 Inc. 3614 Net .... ........s 676,207 Inc sso, I'll The Alabama Great Southern reports for October:
 1897. Changes. Gross .... ....... :. $142,947 Dec. $12,s71 Expenses & taxes. sO,s2s Dee 4,Ss5 Net ..... .... .... s52,o21 Dec sS, oss For four months, July to Oct. 31 Gross .... ...... .... $550,636 Inc. $10,676 Expenses & taxes .. 363, 548 Inc. 10 1894 Net .... .... ...... s1s7 ,os7 Inc. s512 A statement of the weekly earnings of the roads is appended. That of the Louisville and Nashville has besm pre- viously published.
 Southern railway:
 1897. 1896. 1895. Sd week Nov.S 445S12 s 437, ,264 s 40, ,194 From July l.. S,O99691 7,65SOS1 S,OOS, ,406 Alabama Great Southern:
 3d week Nov. 40,3S4 s 42, ,O93 42.9 .93S From July 1. 645,160 GA, ,994 713,6S7 Kansas City, Memphis and Bdrming- ham:
 Sd week Nov.s S1,O54 s2,ss3 s2,1sg From Jan l.. 1,013,336 1,O32, ,223 949,120
 FAVOR NEW COUPLERS.
 Tn support to the beneficial results claimed by the advocates of the au1o- matic car couplers and air brakes, the claim is~made that the number of ac- cidents are greatly reduced. On prom inent railroad, which now has about rwo- thirds of its freight cars equipped with automatic couplers. the accidents to em-
The age-herald., 1897-12-02
Troops May Be Needed.

Cincinnati, Nov 3-A Frankfort Ky, special says: Seven companies of tie Seventh regiment, lt is said here, are under orders to be in readiness for act i've Service. Col. Galther has been con- fidenitally notified that if there is an- ether outbreak against the toll gates. on the state roads. he will be placed in charge at Nicholas and will be expected to keep, the troops on guard until all offences against the state are disposed of.
The age-herald., 1897-12-02

laid in Egypt, and being full of mar veilous adventures, and the religious fanatlcism and superstitions of the peo- pie.
 "sheilah Mcleod" a Novel by Guy
 BrooIlhby.-Frederick A. Stokes Com
 pany. Pubfshers.-75 cents at Smith &,
 Montgomerys.
 "Sheilah Mcleod" is a cleverly told romance of Australian life. It is one of the best told tales of the present day novel. It pictures many exciting and thrilling scenes.
The age-herald., 1897-12-02
Spilled Lots of Grain,

Cleveland, Dec 1.-A disastrous wreck occurred on tbs Lake division of the Ptttsburg and Western today. While running at full speed southbound train jumped the track at Cumberia nd's Cut, and before 1t could be stopped had crashed ehrough the Clarendon bridge into 1the street below. The locomotive and eleven cars were demolished. A cargo of export grain was spilled all over the street Both engineer and fireman jumped.
The age-herald., 1897-12-02
ONLY FIVE JURORS
Have Been Secured For the Luetgert Trial
 Counsel Have Tilt

Chicago, Dec. 1.-The examination of talismen in the Luetgert case today was marked by many conflicts between As- sfstant States Attorney McEwen and Attorney Harmon, counsel for the de- fense. Judge Gary was required to in- terfere repeatedly.
 Attorney Harmon in criticising venlre-
The age-herald., 1897-12-02
Will Ride For Wales,

Lonoon Dec. 1.-The St. James Ga zefte says the Prince of Wales has en- gagged Tod Sloane, the American jockey, to ride for him next season.
The age-herald., 1897-12-02

men took occasion frequently to attack the veracity of policemen.
 No new jurymen were selected, but seven men were passad for further ques- tioning by one side or the other.
 At the afternoon session John w. Phillips, of 3111 Paulina street, was ten- dered by the prosecution as a juryman and accepted by the defense. Seven jurors remain to be chosen.
The age-herald., 1897-12-02
Removal Notice.

Robt. J.-Lcwe has removed hts law office from the Caalifoux building to the corner of First avenue and Twenty first street, over Nabers, Morrows &
 Sinniges 11-2-2t
The age-herald., 1897-12-02

ployes in coupling cars in 1896 equa1ed III per cent. of all the personal casual ties occurring on that road during the year, as compared with 28.6 per cent. in 1891.
The age-herald., 1897-12-02

Prepare for the approach Of cold weather by toning up the system with Hoods Sar- saparilla.
The age-herald., 1897-12-02
Popular Woman in Alabama
 %o-BY AGE-HERALD and the JESSE FRENCH PIANO CO

The Piano standard make sweet toned handsome bu walnut
 It will be delivered the day before Christmas, the home of the lady receiving the largest number of votes the blank below Vote for your wife daughter, sweetheart the you would have sweetheart.
 Here's that sweethears be wives, and always sweethears
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-05
EXTRA SESSION PROCEEDINGS.
House Substitute Fee Bill Was Engrossed After
Hard Fight.
MR.. EVANS OF HUNT ATTACKED THE GOVERNOR
Used the Scaling the Message Text aud
Used Tn Time in His Remarks Adoption OF the
Bill BY the Senate Is Doubtful.

appropriation bill
amendments striking out the
snogphe anu
for free confer which granted
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of said sub
criminal
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which defeated the
fec presented to he legislature
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ting am r N committee substitute
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Eyanso Of goth close the debate
substitute sealing
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-05
THE LOSS BY The STORM.
1t Extended All Through Eastern
Part Of Texas.
ONE MAN KILLED NEAR CROCKETT.
Vessels pcpchcd mt Corpus Christi.
Damage Done by lightning.
Injury to the Crops.

The recent storm In Texas has cost tho
State a great deal. the principal loss fail'ng
on the farmers The lightning wind ram
and hail extended from the northern
boundary OF the State TO the gulf and was
about 100 miles TN width, coming from
northwest to southeast. Many places were
severely visited while others were only
lightly touched.
Several persons have been killed by
lightning aud stock has suffered severely
The greatest damage done has been TO the
crops. Wheat and oats We're ready TO har-
vest but have been beaten down and badly
matted. Corn was high enough TO sufer
materially from both wind and hail Cot
ton is the greatest sufferer, though not di-
rectly. There were many compliments OF
lice from almost every section OF South
and Central Texas; the cool weather sue
ceeding the storm will add to the ravages
of the pest and It may be expected that
reports Will be hearironding for the next
few weeks
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-05
rccuIiartty of the storm.

Rockdale, Texas, June 4--Tuesday nights
storm was most remarkable In that 1t
struck the vicinity of Rockdalo in every
direction, destroying crops on one farm
without injuring other Immediately ad-
joining. North. south, east and west tho
blow fell in spots. and the estimate Ct 5000
acres of ruined crops wired to The Post
WAS based carefully on individual reports
brought in. Corn and cotton were literally
Torn 10 pieces by the hail and wind 1t is
claimed by some that considerable Of the
cotton viii take on new growth. but the
planters affected feel very blue over the
prospect. Another heavy rain fell last
night. preceded by considerable wind, but
no further damage Is as yet reported.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-05
HELD IN QUARANTINE.

MIR. j. J. Pomby, delegate from the
United States of Colombia to the Inter
national Commercial congress now being
held in Philadelphia. is u passenger on the
steamship Explorer which arrived ycster-
day morning and is being detained the
usual time in quarantine. He is prorni-
nent and wealthy merchant and banker oil
Carthegena, and is very anxious TO proceed
on his Way.
DR. MayfioId the State quarantine officer,
took the matter up with the authorities at
Austin and advised that MIR. Pomby be
permitted to proceed. as the ship is en-
tirely healthy The authority was granted,
but IL seems that the customs officials
have no discretion in the matter and car
not permit Mr.. Pomby to land. He has
wired the representative of his country at
Washington and has also asked the con-
gross at Philadelphia to intcrcede in his
behalf.
The Explorer also brings as passenger.
Mr., Smith. who has been building rail-
roads in Colombia.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-05
TWO HOUSES WASHED AWAY.
store md blacksmith shop Went

store md blacksmith shop Went
Into Cedar Creek.
Temple, Texas. June i.-The storm news
from this immediate section continues to
come In. The most serious afinir not yet
reported was the flooding and washing
away Of the general merchandise store OF
J. r. Oliver and the blacksmith shop OF MIR.
Reeves on Cedar creek. The buildings
We're wrecked and the goods lost.
For the third successive day the storm
has visited Temple. At exactly the same
time VI day, $50 D. M. the storm came
up yesterday and while not anything like
as severe. II rained all the afternoon and
till about 10 o'clock last night. The great
quantity of rain is the most disastrous
feature now There was no hail last night.
The Santa Fe engine No. II. which went
through the Pepper creek bridge Wednes-
day night, is still lying upside down, badly
wrenched. The waters are still too high
TO get at II.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-05

OF the majority report and Love yielded his
time to Evans OF Hunt. who concluded for
tho minority report.
The Love motion to substitute tho min.
GRITTY for The majority report was dcteasu
by vote of So TO CT.
Tho question recurring upon the engrose-
mcnt OF the committee substitute bill. sun
dry amendments offered by lis friends
wcrs adopted, pending discussion OF when
Evansiof Hunt undertook unsuccesstuliy TO
have further consideration thereon post
ponod until next Monday.
A vote on motion for the previous
question developed the absence OF a
quorum. whcreupon n call was ordered and
in the course OF half an hour the sergeant
at arms succeeded in drumming up enough
absentccs to restore the quorum and tho
previous question was ordered by a vote
OF Is to i3.
Briganco having asked II the call was
suspended. he was informed that 1t was by
Scabury, who was occupying the chair
temporarily. whereupon Wolters moved
another call uf the house, which was or
derei.
A quorum having been found present
the chair tSeaburyl announced again that
tho call was suspended, but that the doors
would no; be opened until the question
under consideration was disposed OF
wherCupon nrigance appealed from the de-
cision OF the chair
The chair was sustained by vote of 60
to 49, the chair tScaburyl instructine tho
reading clerk 10 mark him present but
not voting.
Evans of Hunt raised the point OF or
der that this did not make quorum.
hut Smyth having come in at that point
voted no. thus completing the quorum be-
You'd question.
IN amendment by Dean making II or
tional with instead Of mandatory upon
commissioners courts 20 allow county
Judges acting as county superlntendcnis
Of public Instruction over and above their
salary fees, etc, sum equal in amount
10 three ffths OF the salary now allowed
by law to county supcrintendents of public
instruction la counties OF like population
was adopted and the bill was ordered en-
crossed by "A vote OF - TO II and the house
adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morn
ina.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-05

BRENNAN. Texas. June i.--The Brennan
Field Artillery. together with the Burton
detachment are in camp ut La Bahai prai-
RE, seven miles northwest of here. Lieu
tennnt Drew went out yesterday to in
spect them.
Tho third anniversary ball at Germania
hall of the Young Germania club Wednes-
day night, the marriage Of Mr.. 7.
J. Brown OF Fort Worth and Miss Annie
Johnson q this city at the Baptist church
yesterday, social at Alderman Russi's
given In honor OF Miss Katie Leterzich Of
Warrenton last night, and a ball at the
Athletic club hall tonight, have made up a
round OF social pleasures that has some
what reduced the dull moaotouy OF the
season
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-05

minority for the majority report and spokt
caipetily in support of his motion.
Following MIR. Love. Speaker pAshiell
took The floor and maintained that tho
house substitute was thd only true zee bill
because under The clusti'u ION tn9 lers-
lA'uro con not regulate the distribution OF
fees, It's Jurisdiction extending o farther
than over the size ur amount OF the iees.
TWO years ago he aAS agrad Ne had IN
company with other gentleman ta'en this
position on the door OF the hoGse ana been
laughed at. Nov the govarnpr hilnself had
come around 10 this .hcory ard recon-
monded the passage OF "a bill similar to
the one reported by the house committee.
Continuing NE attacked the minority sub
siituto as being Inconsistent unfsir and
disiointcd. involving Cumbersome sys-
tenn 81 bookkeeping AMI stnudng in the
way OF an honest and efficient aimiuistrn-
ton of public affairs. The committee sub
stitpte saved the State over 100000 per
year IN costs Of criminal iiials and a
larger amount TO l,igants n the costs Of
clyn trials.
Mr. Patterson opposed the committee
substitute and looked on It I;h sugpicion
because the original opponents Of fee legis
laiiun seemed 20 he stuck on it. His talk
was catchy and to the pOint bat It's ef-
gcctivencss WAS destroyed because of fire.
quout splenetic outburts of ll-natured
criticism Of Mr.. Dgshiell. whom he has
never forgiven FOR ignoring him in the
making up of committees
At the conclusion OF Patterson's remarks
Mr. Ayrcs moved ma, his tlmo be extend
al aud that he be allowed to tell which
Side OF the question lie WA on.
Mr.. Patterson retorted that 1t would do
no good to explain anything to the gentle
man from Tarrant as he came within the
application of the provcrh which says THAI
though YOU bray FOOL IN q mortar yet
Will he not hear YOU"
MIR. Evans OF Grayson supported the
minority report aud maintained that the
salary limit proposition was the only one
which carried out the correct idea Of fee
4 legislation, Did rot propose 20 cugage in
| flibustcring 20 defeat any Kind of n fee
| bin hut noticed that the orstwhile fill
busters who had persistIntly fought fec
| legislation from the beginning ot the sea-
| zion were now .nanored ~ the house
| committee substitute.
| Mr. Meade favored the committee sub
| stitute and denied the conformity with
| the democratic platform required the pas-
sage of salary BILL Said platform de-
| maudcd that he fee system be regulated
| but did not point out the way Of such
| regulation which to he consistent and
| equitable must regulate the fees and not
the aggregate amount thereof that is "a
be retained by the officials.
| Recess until p. m.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-05
THE HOUSE.

Austin. Texas, juno / The house thi.
morning adopted resolution by MIR.
Wall rcciiing that as far as practicable
all officers Of the Confederate home shall
be ox-Confedefato soldiers
The deficiency appropriation bill with
amendments was tnten w aui passed
finally by a vote OF So 10
The house committee substitute Geo bill
was laid before the mousse win favorable
majority and uafavorahle minority re-
ports.
The minority report. when WAS signed
by Love MAXWELL and Henderson, rerum-
menGed tho adoption u a substitute in
Guiding both the scaling ari mas mum sal
AIRY features and identical witp the bill
which passed the senate yesterday.
Mr.. Love moved the sub.'itu-ion cf the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-05
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Az the afternoon session Meade continued
his specch in support Of the majority re-
port recommending the passage of seal
Ing fee bill and said it was no argument
against the committees substitute bill TO
say that the enemies OF fee legislation were
showed thu, said alleged enemies were
willing TO compromise and support a CON
servatiyo bill. while the advocates OF the
maximum salary idea seemed determined
20 defeat any kind OF fee bill that did
no, come exactly up to their standard,
The latter had dragged corpse back into
the house and refused TO agree 10 anything
save y REORGANIZATION OF their pct stin.
Dean denied that the salary limit people
were daliying with n corpse To his notion
the scaling proposition was the deadcSt OF
tho two, as It had been killed at the reg
ular session. Did not understand that the
governor doubted the cors,itutonality OF u
salary limit bill. AZ least. he did not think
that his messages 80 iniimated In con
clusion, ho denied that the maximum sal
airy advocates wanted 10 obstfuct leEisla-
tion. II majority OF the house should
vote for the adoption OF the committee sub-
stitute they would fall IN line.
Ward said that the constitution did not
contemplate that county officials should
be placed on salaries, or else Il would have
said SO Ia express terms. To render a
salary bill effective. tho constitution must
iirst be amended
Al the conclusion OF his remarks, Brig.
anee moved the previous question. which
was ordered.
Carpenter closed tho debate in support